It's how you see

Chapter 1

Looking at the gold ring with a solitaire diamond officer Rakshitha Srinivas couldn't help but chuckle at the memories from her engagement day. She got down from her car and entered the building. The receptionist showed her the route to the Director General's office. When Rakshitha entered his office, the DG was very preoccupied with some significant work. Rakshitha drew his attention by knocking on the glass door.

Anand Ahuja IPS, the Director General of Police was a man of ethics and sincerity. He removed his reading glasses, "Rakshitha Srinivas, pleased to meet you officer. I've heard great things about you and now we finally meet." he remarked, "thank you sir; it's really an honor to meet you." she replied. Rakshitha sat on the chair across the DGP with his permission. He cleared his throat and said, "so, Rakshitha we have a case that is very important, a high-profile case. You need to crack this and report to Aadir Varma. You'll soon receive the case details."

Rakshitha saluted officer and took the new office location after agreeing with the DGP before stepping out of his cabin. Rakshitha entered her team's room upon arriving at the address. She was imagining a remarkable office like her previous office however she had no idea what was in store for her. She knew her soon-to-be husband was her interim head, but she did not anticipate meeting him with his high school sweetheart , Maya. Aadir was so engrossed in a funny chat with Maya that he was unable to acknowledge the presence of Rakshitha Srinivas, his future Bride.

Rakshitha originally envisioned that Aadir would greet her, but Ishaan was eager to do so, "Welcome Ms. Srinivas." Ishaan greeted Rakshitha was finally acknowledged by others, "we heard that you are very energetic officer from the south wing." Ishaan extended his welcome by adding a few more words. Aadir on realizing Rakshitha had arrived was shocked, his eyes widened, and his previously laughing face became expressionless. He could tell she was displeased when he wished her; "Oh! Hello Rakshitha, Welcome to the team."

Aadir receives an important call to take and left the room, Maya followed Aadir out of the room. Soon Swetha approaches Rakshitha and introduces herself; Swetha Sharma, Ishaan Mathur, and Aadir Varma their superior, when Swetha tried to introduce Maya, Rakshitha slips and reveals Maya's complete name herself; Maya Trivedi. Ishaan and Swetha were astounded, in order to avoid suspicion Rakshitha points at the name plate placed on Maya's table. It was the same table where Maya and Aadir were engrossed in their funny chat. Rakshitha followed Swetha, who was directing her towards her desk Rakshitha keeps getting the flashes of Aadir's intoxicated breakdown, he was screaming that he loved his ex, while tripping on the deserted roads, everyone went to bed or were busy partying at clubs at 2 am on weekend. If it wasn't for her brother Rakshitha would have given up on him right, there on the road since she was losing her patience. Handling a heart broken intoxicated man after a demanding workday was not just difficult, it was virtually impossible.

When Ishaan approached her carrying a steaming cup of coffee, Rakshitha was snapped back to reality. He crossed his knees and rested on the edge of her desk. Ishaan was a tall, slender man with a messy, soft black hair, and of ordinary appearance, "to Earth Ms. Rakshitha." he said gaining her attention, "oh sorry Ishaan I was a little preoccupied." she said. He nodded his head; he told her to take a break from over thinking and offered her the hot coffee.

Aadir suddenly entered the office space, he instantly saw the budding friendship between Rakshitha and Ishaan, that ignited a very old flame, insecurity. After 2 bad break ups Aadir was not ready to let anyone close to Rakshitha, he was not ready to let Rakshitha leave him too, like his ex- girlfriends. He was completely swallowed by his insecurity, and anger that he yelled Ishaan's name attracting Swetha's attention. He was shooting daggers at Ishaan and said, "we are here to work and not exchange coffees."

Ishaan was frightened by Aadir's sudden reaction, and Rakshitha almost spilled the hot coffee on Ishaan. Rakshitha glared at Aadir, and her eyes found Maya holding two cups of coffee in her hand standing at the door, she rolled her eyes. She wanted to annoy Aadir, as Aadir was about to enter his cabin Rakshitha looked at Maya who entered the room completely and was about to follow Aadir into the room. Rakshitha stopped her, "Ms. Maya, our superior is not interested in any of us sharing a coffee, so i suggest you not offer him one, his head seems to be more heated than these 2 cups at the moment." she said.

She was loud enough for Aadir to hear her, he slammed the cabin door, and Rakshitha was smirking. She instantly got a text from Aadhir.

Aadir: WTH was that?

Rakshitha: Oops, did I ruin your coffee time with your First love!?

Aadir disliked Rakshitha's stubborn attitude since he preferred to be the dominant one in a relationship, but that was something that can never happen with Rakshitha. Rakshitha is a strong-willed, feisty, independent girl, with a little arrogance.

She had her own approach towards things and people. Aadir was aware of the fact that she wouldn't have agreed to their marriage if it wasn't her stubborn parents. He knew she wanted to marry someone who was not a part of her profession. Soon the Directive Chief walked into the office and informed Aadir and Rakshitha about their cases. Aadir and Maya were assigned to report to the District Magistrate regarding an enquiry and interrogation, while Rakshitha was assigned a high-profile missing case with the assistance of Ishaan and Swetha.

Rakshitha was looking forward to her first case at the North wing, but little did she expect to receive a stab in her heart. On opening the file Rakshitha saw the title as MISSING, and then the picture of her Best Friend, with whom she lost contact 4 years ago. The picture belonged to the youth icon Adira Srivastav. Rakshitha reached her seat and collapsed on it, she hoped her friend had a very lavish and successful life but now she sees her name on the missing board. Ishaan could not read Rakshitha's expression but was sure something went wrong.

He was about to approach her, but Aadir grabbed her hand and took her out into the office's old cafeteria, which was empty most of the time. Aadir was rough, "You need to stop throwing your attitude at me. I'm aware the case you got is personal, you need to live with the fact that she was never worth your friendship. She was and is a Bitch." he said and left, on spotting Maya looking for him. Aadir left Rakshitha by herself and left smiling with Maya. Rakshith started having doubts about taking any step forward with Aadhir. She started rethinking over her decision.

She sat on a chair and soon Ishaan found her, he sat next to her, "What's wrong?" he asked, he was soft and patient. Raksha took time before answering his question. She took a deep breath, "Adira Srivastav has been my Best friend ever since we were in kindergarten." she said, Ishaan was speechless. He couldn't believe what she just said, "Hold on! The Famous Businesswoman Adira Srivastav is your friend like the Childhood bestie!!!" he asked. Rakshitha just nodded her head.

Ishaan was still processing the newfound update; he was clueless about what happened and what stood ahead in this case. All he knew at that moment was that Rakshitha needs a friend and not a co-worker. They both sat in silence unaware of an audience who heard every word of their conversation. It was Swetha who was searching for them and ended up listening to their conversation from behind the window.