FALSAFA

CHAPTER 9 - Good Morning

Kriti opened her eyes and found herself in his arms. She was surprised as hell.

Kriti's POV:

Dhruv was still asleep. He didn't realize that I was awake. Did we sleep like this the whole night? Oh God I tried not to sleep in front of him but couldn't control. I was so tired and frustrated of the things that happened yesterday. But why did he allow me to sleep like this? He was still holding me, neither did I try to leave. I felt secure. His head was resting on mine. It was a strange peace there. I always get a feeling that Dhruv is someone special for me. Sometimes I forget that he is my boss. But that's not my fault, he never treats me like a mere employee. Except for yesterday, when he shouted at me for no reason. But later when he apologized, I kinda felt that he is carrying some pain in his heart.

Kriti was thinking all this when Dhruv moved a little and turned to face Kriti. Kriti's got conscious and tried to remove his hands for her to get up. Dhruv felt the movement and opened his eyes. His eyes met Kriti's. The most beautiful eyes he had ever seen. This was the perfect morning for him. None of them spoke. The silence was screaming loud. The sun rays fell directly on them. They were enjoying the moment.

Suddenly they heard a sound at the door. They left each other and moved apart.

The watchman finally opened the door and came in. He was shocked to see Dhruv and Kriti there, and realized his mistake.

He went up to Dhruv and said.

Watchman: I'm really sorry sir. I didn't know that you were locked here. I was in a hurry so I locked the door without checking. Please forgive me sir.

Dhruv: It's ok. But please from next time check properly before closing.

Watchman: Yes sir I will check. But sir why didn't you call me? You and Kriti didi both had my number.

Dhruv and Kriti looked at each other.

Kriti: Are bhaiya! Leave it na! We are ok. You go now.

The watchman left.

Dhruv and Kriti were standing there.

Dhruv: Ummm... I think you should take a leave today. We both need to freshen up.

Kriti: Ok then, I'll do some work at home and come tomorrow.

Dhruv: Great! Come with me. I'll drop you home.

Kriti: Again?????

Dhruv: Yeah, why not? Take your things and meet me at the parking within 10 mins.

Few minutes went by and Kriti sat in Dhruv's car.

Dhruv started driving.

Kriti picked her phone from her bag to call her mom but it was dead.

Dhruv passed his phone to her.

She hesitated at first but took it then. She dialed her mom's number.

It ringed but no one picked it. Kriti started to panic.

Kriti: Why isn't she picking the damn phone?

Dhruv: Hey relax!! She must be busy. You will reach home soon. Talk to her then.

Kriti: I don't think I'll reach home soon.(tensed) See the traffic!

Dhruv: It's office hour. This traffic is normal here.

Kriti: But I don't have time! Do one thing take the bypass road. The traffic will comparatively be less.

Dhruv: Umm... Bypass? But.... I ...

He was thinking something. The bypass road seemed to be a problem for him.

Kriti: Please Dhruv. I need to reach home quickly. I doubt my mom has already lodged a missing diary by now!

Dhruv didn't say anything. He quietly turned to the bypass road.

Kriti: Hey!! The joke was not that bad Huhhh. You could have atleast smiled.

Dhruv passed a fake smile. He was quite the whole time.

They were halfway on the road when he suddenly stopped the car in front on a house. He rolled down the window of his side and looked at the balcony of that house. Kriti wasn't able to understand what was going on.

Kriti: Dhruv what are you doing? Why did you stop the car here? I am getting really late.

Dhruv ignored her.