A Tale Of Schemes... #1,#2,#3

Chapter 43

*Kanika Pov*

I stood still for a few seconds because of his sudden hug and when I recovered, I couldn't push him away immediately as it was me who hugged him suddenly earlier and it would be hypocritical to scold him.

"What is it?" I asked in a calm tone.

"Just a few seconds." He replied and continued to hug me without moving.

I closed my eyes thinking about the reasons behind this hug. Did something happen with his Dad? Did he get scolded? Maybe because of the recent work that must have increased because of the scandal.

"Too much work?" I asked after a few seconds.

"Yes! I am working on two new projects to be added to the GH soon. This will increase the share value and will also give you more returns." He replied and I smiled hearing those words.

If it was said by anyone else, I would think, they are working this hard just so I can get more profit. However, this is Vikranth who will work this hard even if he gets sick for the sake of his father and his friends.

"Suddenly everyone accepted the projects without any objections. I was told it is because of my Dad but still, it feels weird and I am more cautious this time." He continued and I silently listened.

After a few minutes, he paused and let go of me saying, "It's been a few minutes and not seconds."

I nodded stepping back but his hands didn't leave my shoulders making me glance at him and he calmly said, "I miss talking to you, Kanika."

I stared at him in silence and he finally let his arms drop. He glanced away and took a step to leave but paused hearing my words.

"Me too! Give me some time and we can be like before." Saying that I gave him a nod and walked towards the stairs while he continued to stand there.

When I reached the study room, I continued to work on the saree as I will be busy tomorrow because of a new assignment from Han.

After I got the offer to do an internship near my professor, I politely turned it down as I will not have time to do other things if I do that.

However, Han mentioned I need to learn how things generally work out and that it is better if I join my professor a few times whenever it is possible.

The next day, I met up with the professor and calmly explained my wish. She slowly nodded before saying, "Okay! I will give you a call whenever there is an important project. You can come if it is possible and as you are not asking for payment, I am fine with this."

"Thank you, Madam!" I mumbled and she smiled before gesturing to the file on the table.

"That will be the new project, the new students will be working on. Can you check if any corrections are needed?" I nodded and immediately got to work.

I stayed there until evening and returned to the house only to see him rushing out of the house while talking on his phone.

"Come with me!" he asked passing me and I frowned but followed him before getting into his car.

He cut the call and sighed before driving in silence. I stared at him for a few seconds before looking out of the window.

"It's from my Dad! There is an issue at home and he asked for me to come along with you. I hope you don't have any important work." He explained and I nodded while thinking I should have known he wouldn't be that rushing or nervous or any kind of strong reaction unless his father is involved.

When we reached the house, he walked inside and I followed him only to see his Aunt sobbing in the living room.

"Stop crying!" Ashok Uncle said in a normal tone before glancing at us and gestured us to sit down.