Mending Her

Chapter-21

Nyla's P.O.V.

After I take Rehan's address from Sid, I wanted to meet him as soon as possible.

The guilt was killing me, and I need to apologize and thank him.

I will get relief after that.

I didn't have too much work today so I think of meeting him today.

His office is close to mine so I reach there in no time.

When I went there and tell the receptionist about my name, she quickly takes me to the elevator.

It is like she was waiting for me.

Then she introduces me to Rehan's secretary.

She called Rehan to inform him about me and after getting his permission we are now walking toward his office.

She knocks on the door, and we enter his office.

"Nyla. Why are you here?" he asks getting up and he looked nervous seeing me there.

"Can we talk?" I say not looking at his face.

I don't know how will I face him after all the things I have done. But I will have to otherwise this guilt will kill me.

"Of course. Will you have anything? Come sit." he shows me the couch and we sit there.

His every action is showing he is nervous, but why?

Rehan is sitting in his separate seat and starts to fidget with my clothes.

"Rehan about that night..." I started to say, but before I could complete it, he cut me off.

"Nyla I am sorry about that night. I swear I never intended to do such a thing. You were wet and if I wouldn't have changed your clothes, you would be sick. That apartment had no one other than us and it was late at night so I couldn't call neighbors." he says in a breath.

Why he is acting like this?

I may have acted weird back then.

"No. it's not that. I am sorry." I say guiltily.

"What?" He looks surprised.

"Yes, I am. I know we don't know each other for a long time, but I should have given you a chance to explain to you," I say.

"Ok... No. It's my fault. I know it's a big thing. I shouldn't have invaded your private space." He is talking abnormally today.

As if I will punish him if he says something wrong.

Am I that scary?

"No. I remembered what happened that night. I should not have kissed..." My face become red with embarrassment and I couldn't complete my words.

"you know what the problem is?" he says and I look at him confused.

His face has a smile now.

"What?" I ask.

"you don't know each other. That's why this misunderstanding happened." He implies, and somehow he is right.

If Sid would have done this, I would have let him explain at least.

"you are right," I agree.

"So we should solve this problem, right?" He asks.

"Yes, we should," I reply without thinking.

"So will you go for dinner today with me?" he asks, and I become surprised. "What?" I give him a confused look.

"I mean we can have dinner and within that, we can know each other a bit. So next time if something like this happened... I mean if I ever need to save you I will, of course, save you. And you will not misunderstand me." he says smiling and I feel embarrassed.

"Sorry," I reply, feeling guilty.

"You said we are friends, right? So stop apologizing. If you want to apologize, we can at least go for dinner and talk a bit and know each other, right?" He asks.

Though he is right I feel uncomfortable.

This dinners, meetings, I run away from all this.

But how he said I couldn't deny him.

"Ok," I agree, thinking for some time.

"But the treat will be mine," I added.

I should at least thank him for saving me.

"that's not fair. You want to embarrass me?" he asks, he sounds offended by his tone.

"No..." I try to deny it. But he cuts me again.

"Then treat will be mine," he says.

He is too much persuasive.

I can't deny any of his words.

After that, I left his office talking with him for some time.

We agreed to go to dinner the next day.

Next day,

Today I am going for dinner with Rehan.

So after office, I call him to confirm if the plan is still intact, or he is ditching.

He confirmed to me we are going, and he asks my address as he will pick me up.

First, I wanted to deny it, but he somehow convinced me.

I text him my address and return to my home.

After entering my apartment, I go to take a shower.

The day was very hectic today and I can't go on without a relaxing shower.

When I came out of the shower, it's already 6.30.

I told Rehan to come at seven.

I will have to get ready quickly.

After all, I don't want him to wait because I become late. That would be disrespectful.

I open my closet and take a black dress to wear.

It's a pure black dress that has no detailing but is only lined by some silver color fabric.

The dress has a modest look though the dress was sleeveless.

it reaches my knees so it will not be too revealing too.

I know Rehan is rich, so he will not go to any simple restaurant.

I don't want to look out of place.

This dress will not look very extravagant, but it will not look cheap too.

I rarely go out without office.

So I don't have too many options.

But black is always the best option and this dress will be perfect for today.

I wear the dress, put on some simple makeup, and wear a pair of earrings that is silver and match with the dress.

I take my matching purse and put my keys and mobile in it.

I also take my card and some money.

Though Rehan has informed me, it will be his treat.

I am ready for dinner at exactly 7. And as I have expected my doorbell ring.

I walk toward the door and Rehan was standing there in a white shirt and in his hand, a bouquet of red rose.