A Wrong Move

Chapter 35

"Did you fire Kavya?", Shaurya appeared to be surprised by Mehek's abrupt action. A tint of concern lacing his words, irked Mehek. So she spoke nonchalently, "Yes, I did and gave her a good severance package too". He shook his head in disappointment. "I know Kavya could be a bit irritating at times, nevertheless she is a good resource. With time, she would have proved to be a good asset", he tried to reason. "I will chose my team, Mr. Khanna", she spoke angrily, rejecting his advice. "Mehek, my Love", he held her affectionately, "In business, you need to be level headed. Quit being emotional, my darling. I am telling from my experience, it is foolish to lose good talent". "Agreed", she sighed, "but Kavya's talent is flirting with men and annoying other team mates. Unfortunately, I don't need those skills", she huffed while picking up her files, "I am comfortable with my current team. Moreover, Shruti who is more resourceful has now joined me ".

"I see that you leaning onto Shruti a lot", Shaurya made subtle comment. "She is a good friend, our relative and above all professional", Mehek defended, "Unlike some bimbo who snitches and keeps running to you with her backbiting tactics". "Mehek..", he tried to pacify her but she stopped him. "Shaurya, I never asked you give me this restaurant. But since you gave it to me, let me run it my way. Stop interfering in my work", she sneered, "And never ever come to me recommending another useless trash. I won't tolerate". 

Mehek walked away, banging the door. Shaurya grimaced at the loud imapct but soon chucked . He was stupefied as well as amused. Only she could fight him the way she did right now. Besides, he loved to see his lioness drawing our her claws in anger. She was no longer the meek Mehek who cowers at a mere scare. He would never have come to support Kavya . But when Mrs.  Bani Joshi requested him to talk to Mehek for her , it seemed to be genuine. So Shaurya tried to diffuse the situation. But looks like he had made Mehek further angry.

Mehek, Shruti and Mrs. Joshi were seated in the canopy enjoying their lunch when Kavya barged in. "I came to bid farewell", Kavya told them. "Take care", being the usual maternal figure, Mrs. Joshi wished her well. "All the best", Shruti who knew Kavya the least, also tried to be pleasant. But apart from a curt nod, Mehek didn't give her any response. "Show some curtesy. We were once colleagues, until..", Kavya smirked. While Mrs Joshi warned with her eyes but Kavya went on without a care, "until you trapped Mr. Khanna". 

"Mind your words. You are crossing the line", Shruti sprang on her feet but Mehek held her wrist to hold her back. "Leave before I call the security", Mehek told Kavya firmly. "I will leave", she spat back, "who wants to work with an insecure woman like you. You simply vindicate others just because they are better than you". "Stop it, Kavya", Mrs. Joshi scolded her. Still Kavya didn't seem to have any intention to cease spitting venom, "Mark my words, Mehek Sharma. The blind fold of pity won't cover Mr Khanna's eyes for long. Once it falls off, revealing beauties surrounding him, he will leave you", she smiled wickedly as it was clear that Mehek was hurt," A piece of advice from me, Mehek. If you are cleaver, try to gather as much money and enjoy the fullest till then. It won't be long before he leaves your sorry a*s". Kavya walked out haughtly while leaving behind others in dismay.

Shruti had taken Mehek out with her in pretense of some business meet but she actually led her to a pub. "You need it", she gave Mehek a shot of vodka. "Thanks", eventhough she never drank during daytime, Mehek was happy to accept it. "Now let's discuss about the new cuisine that I told you yesterday", Shruti tried to divert Mehek's attention to work. Despite her effort, Mehek's thoughts went back to venomous words of Kavya. She ordered few more cocktails. While sipping them,  out of blue she asked Shruti, "Do you think Shaurya will leave me?". Shruti huffed, "Mehek, don't give any heed to Kavya. She is just jealous", Shruti tried to the drill fact. "Tell me the truth", Mehek slurred, "do you think he will cheat on me?". Shruti sighed, realising that perhaps bringing her to pub was not a good idea. "do you ever feel insecure with Vicky?", Mehek probed, making her uncomfortable.