Chapter 32 : A Date With Boss

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Arbaaz and Zunera reached office at the same time next morning. She had just stopped her scooty and was taking the helmet off when he got down his Rolly. Her heart soared at the bright smile that came over his face at her sight.

“Good morning Sir.” - she teased, walking towards him.

He raised a brow, his smile turning to a smirk, that told her he was upto something. She gasped when he bent down and placed a chaste kiss on her cheek.

“Morning Mrs. Arbaaz.” - he whispered before pulling back.

Her cheeks crimsoned while she stared at him wide eyed.

“Arbaaz...” - she chided while fighting the smile on her face.

“From Sir to Arbaaz. Thanks for letting me know how to make you understand anything in the future.” - he said. His teasing grin only adding to her blush.

She turned on her heels and ran inside the building and he followed right behind.

Unaware, that a pair of eyes was watching them from afar.

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“This project is a success for so many reasons. For all the hard work the team has paid into it. But we all can't deny the efforts Ms. Anwar has put in it.”

A nervous smile came over Zunera's face as every head in the meeting room turned to her at Arish's words.

“We all are aware of the loss the former accountant caused this company. It was because of him that this project got delayed in the first place. But the way Ms. Anwar has covered that lost time and has benefited the company financially is highly commendable.” - Arish concluded and a round of applause rose for Zunera.

The loudest was of Arbaaz without a doubt. As he smiled at her softly yet proudly. And her heart fluttered.

“That is why, the company has decided to give Ms. Anwar, and the entire team working on this project, a bonus this month.” - Arish announced with a smile and another applause followed.

Zunera's heart leaped with joy. A bonus will be helpful in her savings for the university. Because recently, she had taken out some money for Arbaaz's gift and all that decor she did. It will fill that gap now.

“That's all. Thank you.” - Arish said, dismissing the meeting.

They all stood and left the boardroom. She was just making her way towards the elevator for employees when a voice from behind stopped her :

“Zunera!”

Gosh! She needed to do something of her heart which starts racing at just hearing her name from him.

She turned around to find Arbaaz standing a few steps away from her. Her colleagues were passing by her to the elevator while sparing her glances and she knew why. Because their boss had just addressed an employee by her first name.

‘What to do of this guy...’ - she thought, shaking her head internally.

“Yes ?” - she asked politely, taking a step towards him.

“I have to discuss something important. Accompany me to my cabin please.” - his tone was authoritative but still it didn't sound like an order because of the soft look in his eyes.

“Okay.” - she said and they moved to the elevator for the management. He pressed for 49th floor and just as the door closed, she smacked his arm making him yelp.

“Ouch! What was that for woman ?!” - he whined, rubbing his arm dramatically as if it was bleeding.

“Zunera ? ZUNERA ?” - she asked unbelievably and he grinned. “Everyone was giving me suspicious looks.” - she said, huffing.

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