When night falls

Roses

She told me she thought of me as her friend. She excused herself after 5 minutes she came.
I told her she looks beautiful when she smiles.
Wow her reaction was priceless.
I ordered bouquets and a red rose. I didn't know why I told her the rose is for my friend.
I cringed at myself when I told her my girl likes bouquets. What the hell? My girl,  oh God why did I tell that?
Seriously, I rushed out after that. I am embarrassed.
After that, I came to the station and gave that rose to my dear friend who eagerly waited for that rose.
That guy does not waste a minute, after getting the rose, he rushed out like the building is on fire.
I resumed my work and I got a call from the higher official that I need to present there for an important case discussion tomorrow.
They also told me to handle the stolen diamond from the auction that has been missing since today evening. It's a big thing.  They brought that diamond from Rajasthan and it's a rare collection of the famous business women Mrs. Kalpana Reyansh Singh.
She is a big shot. So I am the one who personally handles the case.
Ashwin and I reached the auction place and saw the whole CCTV footage. But the CCTV had been at that particular time. We cannot even see the person who took that diamond.
So, we blocked the whole city and began to check everyone.
It's nearly 9.00 pm,  tomorrow I need to leave for the meeting, before that I need to find the diamond.
I got nearly 15 calls from the commissioner it's frustrating.
Ashwin also looks angry, I know he has a plan with his family.
Then I saw him, talking to a girl. I was not able to see her face because her back was facing me.
Then, she was in the arms of Ashwin
I got a side glimpse of her face.
I began to get angry, that was Meera.
I didn't waste a minute. I scurried to them.
"Ashwin what's going on? ",  I asked.
My breath became hitched when I saw Ashwin and her close. It makes me suffocate.
I tugged Meera to my side. She looks terrified and explained the situation.
For the first time, I heard her calling my name. It sounds so soothing. But, I didn't have a moment to enjoy that feeling.
I explained to Ashwin but he didn't understand. Then we took Meera with him to her shop and checked the CCTV footage in her shop.  It clearly shows that a lady put that ring on her bouquet box.
I feel relieved and told her she is not guilty. She bombarded me with questions. I told her not to drop the strangers and that the one who gave the lift is the culprit. She is stunned to say anything. She is so pure and innocent.
Aswin and Maya told Meera that they will drop them.
No way in the hell I will allow that.
They also asked about her parents, I know it's a sensitive subject to Meera.  I didn't want to hear her say she has no one. My heart constricted for a while when I think like that.
My mom told me that she and Dad will come and meet Meera tomorrow. My mom knows Meera as the college trustee's wife,  who helps needy students. You can say they were well-known to each other. Meera will talk to my mother in two weeks once. But she does not know about her father and my mother are best friends or about me.
I didn't know why I think she needs to know about me. But a part of me wants to be her friend,  who she will ask for help anytime without any hesitation. So, I eagerly waited for my parents to visit.
But I think god forbade a plan.
What in the world I am thinking? I think I need a good sleep.
I offered or you can say I ordered them and I will drop Meera in her place.

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During the whole journey, I want to say her that I am there for her and she need not worry.
But the words were struck in my mouth.
While she steps out of the car, I want to say I eagerly waiting for our next meeting. But, doesn't it makes me look like a stalker or kidnapper what she thinks of me as a flirt.?
But, my heart has a different plan, before I even pondered I called her name.
I say Take care.
With that, I left for my house.
I told my change of plans to my parents and they told me that my sister got an alliance and they wanted to meet her tomorrow. So the whole family is leaving for Mumbai.
I feel happy for my sister.
But anyway my mind stuck with Meera.
If you ask me "What is M stands for?  I will say, Meera"
I leave early the next morning and attended an important meeting with the higher officials. I then boarded the plane to Mumbai.
I called Ashwin and asked him to cancel the bouquet order. He said okay with a smile.
My heart gets panic when my mind recollects the thought of Meera in the hands of Ashwin. I erased the memory. But something in my mind says She is gonna be far away from me.
I didn't know when I think that my heart feels a tug.
I obliterate that thought and went to my slumber.
My mind portrays her big smile and her dreamy eyes.
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Friends, did you like the story so far? It's a short chapter. I didn't know I feel like writing it from Arjun's pov. Do you think our Arjun feels jealous? Or something?