Shield- Protecting the one you love

Chapter 11

It is already 8 pm and Tanet decides to wind up his work as he had to meet Veera and apologize. He called Earth and asked him to meet him at the entrance of the company. Soon Earth arrives at the entrance to pick up Tanet.

Earth: Goodevening Sir

Tanet: Goodevening. Please take me to the Shield Security Services office.

Earth: Yes Sir

Earth drove off to Shield Security Services. Soon they reached the office and Earth asked Tanet to wait in the reception while he checked if Veera is in the cabin. Earth came back after 10 minutes asking Tanet to accompany him to a cabin. Tanet was asked to wait in the cabin as Veera will be joining him in a few minutes.Tanet sat down in the cabin observing the surroundings. The office space was sparsely decorated but neat. He looked at his watch and it was already 10 minutes since he has been waiting. At that moment he heard the cabin door open and someone enters the cabin. Tanet turned around and Veera standing before him. There was something different about him. His face was expressionless and his eyes were cold. He came forward and sat in his chair, signaling Tanet to sit down.

Veera: Heĺlo Mr.Wang. Sorry to keep you waiting. How can I help you today?

Tanet: Veera, I... I want to apologize for my behavior last night.

Veera: It's okay. You just said the truth.

Tanet: I didn't mean to...

Veera: Thank you...

Tanet looks at Veera curiously.

Veera: Thank you for making me understand the importance of professionalism in my line of duty. Rest assured I will never cross the forbidden line ever again.

Tanet flinched on hearing Veera's cold voice.

Veera: If that is all that you wanted to say, you will have to excuse me as I have some important work to do.Tanet does not say anything further. He just gets up and leaves the cabin silently. When Tanet exited the cabin, he saw Earth waiting for him outside the cabin.

Tanet: Let's go home.Earth: Okay

Veera's POV:

As soon as Tanet exits the cabin, Veera just let out a sigh in frustration. It's been just a day and he missed him so much. But he cannot forget what he said to him yesterday. He was afraid to let his guard down as he didn't want to get hurt. He decided to maintain a distance from Tanet and concentrate on his job.

Tanet kept himself busy with his work for the next 2 days. He hardly went home or slept properly. Daw and Rune were worried about his health. They tried to talk to him but he just dismissed them saying he was busy. Kla also tried to talk to Veera but he got angry every time he heard Tanet's name. They all felt helpless and did not know how to solve this problem. Then two days later Tanet called a meeting with Shield Security Services.

In the meeting room:

Tanet, Daw, and Rune were present along with Mr.Li, Kla, and Sun from Shield Security Services. Tanet asked everyone to take a seat and started the meeting.

Tanet: Thank you everyone for coming at such short notice. I have called this meeting to inform everyone that Shield has successfully found the source of our security breach and secured our network successfully. They have been able to locate the corporate spy in our office and he has been handed over to the police.Everyone clapped their hand on hearing this good news.

Tanet: Since the issue has been resolved, we can discontinue their services from today.

Mr.Li: But Mr.Wang, we have not yet found the culprit who tried to attack you.

Tanet: I know. But I no longer need anyone to tag along with me.

Rune: But Tanet...

Tanet: I would appreciate it if we can terminate the contract amicably.

Mr.Li: Sure Mr.Wang

Tanet: Your full payment will be settled by the accounts department Mr.Li.

Mr.Li: Thank you, Mr.Wang. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Tanet: Same here.

Mr.Li leaves the room followed by Sun. Kla stays back as he had something to speak to Tanet.

Kla: Mr.Wang

Tanet: Yes Mr.Zang.

Kla: I have something to tell you.

Daw: We have something to tell you.Tanet just looks at them with a smile.

Tanet: That you are dating.

Daw: How...How did you know?

Tanet: I am your bestfriend Daw. I can see even the smallest change in you. You have been quite happy lately and you smile like an idiot every time he is around you.

Daw: I am sorry for not telling you.

Tanet: It's okay. I just want you to be happy.

Daw just holds Kla's hand and smiles at Tanet.

Daw: I am really happy. I love him a lot.

Tanet and Rune just smile at them.

Kla: I have one more confession to make.

Tanet: What?

Kla: That day in the car, when I said Veera was going to meet his best friend, it was true but the rest of the things were a lie.

Tanet: What do you mean?Kla: His best friend did come from the US but she came to see his sister.

Tanet: Huh

Kla: His best friend and his sister are dating. He never had any feelings for her.

Tanet: Then why did you lie?

Kla: I just wanted to know your true feelings for Veera. I thought jealousy might bring out your true feelings.

Tanet does not say anything and just stands there looking out of the window.

Kla: Mr.Wong

Tanet: It's Tanet for you Kla. You are my bestfriends boyfriend. You are family now.

A tear escapes Kla's eyes as Tanet calls him family.

Kla: I am sorry Tanet.

Tanet: Don't be. It's not your fault. I was the one who insulted him. It was my temper and arrogance that hurt him and now it's too late.

Daw: But you love him Tanet.

Tanet: Yes, I do. That's why I want him to be happy. He can never be happy with an arrogant and hot-tempered person like me. I will hurt him again with my words. I am destined to be alone. That's why my parents left me when I was a child and now Veera. I have lost everyone close to my heart. That's why I don't let anyone close to me. I could rather stay away from him and see him happy than be with him and lose him.

Rune: Tanet

Tears form in everyone's eyes as they felt the pain in Tanet's voice.

Tanet: Guys, can I be alone for some time.

Everyone nods their head and leaves the cabin. Tanet just drops down on his knees and cries his heart out.

Tanet: I am sorry Veera. I love you so much but I cannot be with you. I just wish you the best in your life Veera. I love you.

Tanet continues to cry over his lost love.