Did I just liked his freaking picture? That to a 4 years old one?
I immediately removed my like. But will he still be notified? I don't know!
I fucking don't know!!!
Oh God can I make it less predictable that I was just stalking my BOSS!
Aghhhhh!!!!! What should I do now? Should I play it cool? But how will I play it cool when I'm not cool...
The whole day passed and Kriti realized that she didn't work at all. Instead she was busy thinking of Dhruv's possible reaction. She finally decided to complete some more work before leaving.
It was almost 8:30 pm and Kriti was still struggling with the files.
Dhruv was leaving when he noticed Kriti.
He went up to her and asked:
Dhruv: Overtime on the first day?
Kriti stood up with a jerk on hearing his voice.
Kriti: No s..ir ... ummm..... actually.... I (she stammered like hell)
Dhruv: Hey! Relax. I'm not a monster! I won't eat you. (smirks)
Kriti: Sorry sir! Actually it took me time to understand the work and thus many files are left untouched.
Dhruv: It's ok. You should not take so much pressure on the first day itself. Do one thing take some files home and take your time.
Kriti: Thank you!
Dhruv was about to leave when something stopped him and he turned to Kriti -
Dhruv: Btw... It's very late now. How will you go home?
Kriti: (confused) umm... I'll take the bus.
Dhruv: But today is the bus strike! Don't you know?
Kriti didn't know that. Her heart started racing fast by the thought of not reaching home.
Dhruv: Ok, come with me. I have car and I'll drop you on my way.
Kriti's POV-
No no I can't go with you, at least not after the stalking incident.
But he didn't say anything. Does that mean he didn't notice?
Am I safe then?
Dhruv: What are you thinking? You will not get any transport at this hour. Let me drop you.
There was no other option she had to go with him and so nodded her head in a yes.
They came to the parking lot and Dhruv opened the door for her.
(he is such a gentleman – she thought)
Kriti was sitting quietly for a long time. Finally Dhruv broke the silence.
Dhruv: You know what...
Kriti: Huh?
Dhruv: You should not use social media when at work.
(damn!!! Kriti's face turned red. She almost thought of escaping the embarrassment. But here it came! She was looking down out the window in order to ignore contact with Dhruv.)
Dhruv saw her condition and was laughing in his mind but changed the topic to ease her.
Dhruv: So! How was your day?
Kriti: Nice sir! (her tone still had embarrassment)
Dhruv: We are not in office. You can call me Dhruv.
Kriti looked at him and passed a cute smile.
There was an awkward silence as both didn't know what to say.
Kriti decided to speak this time.
Kriti: Thanks for the lift si..(realizing that she can call him by name).. Dhruv.
This was the first time Dhruv heard his name in Kriti's voice.
Dhruv's POV-
My name never sounded so sweet before. What are you Miss Mehra? Why do you always leave such effect on me? I always find myself different around you. The vibe is same as hers. But I know, You are not Her! You can never be her. No one can be her.
Kriti: You can stop the car there Dhruv.(pointing at a small gate)
Dhruv: (stopping the car) You live here?
Kriti: Yes, with my mother.
Dhruv: Great! Good night then. See you tom.
Kriti: Good night (smiles and waves)
Later that night at Kriti's home, she was busy reading files when her maa came in and sat beside her bed.
Maa: Why are you working so late?
Kriti: I have to complete these files within tom.
Maa: But it was just you first day and your boss is making you work so hard?
Kriti: Oh maa! No one is making me do anything. I have taken this on my own.
Maa: You always do whatever you feel like.(taunts) So many times I have told you to settle for a good life.
Kriti: (smiles) And what is good life according to you? Having a husband and making lots of kids?
Maa: Yes why not. You are a girl and you have to settle at some point of life.
Kriti: (taunts) You settled with your so called husband and my so called father... What happened then? Happy now?
(her mother didn't like this but Kriti had a point. She went out the room and sat on the sofa. Kriti noticed tears in her eyes. She went to her and rested her head on her lap)
Kriti: (mockingly) here the municipal tap flows again!
Maa: Shut up! (She said it while hitting Kriti on her arm.)
Kriti: (laughs) I know maa everyone needs a partner at some point of time, and I don't deny this fact but I have decided that I'm not going to settle for less. I will not make the same mistake as you did. I will surrender my soul only to someone who will actually deserve me.
Maa: And how will you know that?
Kriti: I'll just know maa. You don't worry! Now will you give me something to eat... please!
Mom: No! first get married then I will give you food. (laughs)
Kriti: Kuch bhi matlab!
(both laughs loudly. Kriti's maa then went toward to kitchen to bring food, leaving Kriti alone in the room.)
Kriti closed the file she was holding and whispered to herself: How do I explain to you maa...Once you feel the heartbreak, it becomes very difficult for you to trust anyone ever again. I wish I could tell you maa.... I want to burry my face in your lap and cry... just cry!!!
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RomanceDHRUV KHANNA, the new CEO of The Khanna Publishers. He is the most loving CEO the company has ever had. His life may seem normal to everyone but deep down his past still makes him restless. The pain doesn't let him move on. KRITI MEHRA, a bubly and...
