As I sat alone in the waiting area, I realised Anika was the only person I couldn't imagine living without. She shattered all the damn walls I had built around my heart. I was so deeply in love with her.
Anika Sharma, a typical event planner, is thr...
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Jai
Coming back to India was bound to happen sooner or later. I missed my family, especially my brother.
On a random Sunday during their breakfast, I decide to surprise my parents and brother. I ring the bell, and my mom opens the door.
"No way!" she exclaims.
"Hey, Mom," I greet, flashing a smile.
She pulls me into a hug. My family knows me better than anyone else. Outside, I'm not the same. I come across as emotionless. It's a front I put on because, well, I'm aiming to become the CEO someday. And that's one of the reasons I'm back home.
"Jai!" my brother shouts and gives me a tight hug.
"Hey, champ," my dad greeted with a smile.
"Hello, everyone."
We go into the living room and get seated.
"So, what's the sudden visit about?" my dad inquires.
"I thought about what you said, Dad. I'm ready to step into the CFO role," I reveal.
My dad wanted me to be the CFO and eventually the CEO if I followed the path. But I needed to follow the rules grandpa laid.
"So, you're back for good?" Mom asks.
"I guess Mom's attention is gonna be divided now," Aarav cries. I mean, I deserve some pampering, right?
"As if you got that before," I tease.
"Oh please!" he scoffs
"So, what's on the breakfast menu?" I ask, rubbing my tummy.
"I made dosas. Go wash up, and I'll get them ready for you."
"Alright," I say and head to my room. My room feels just the same. It brings back memories of college.
After a quick freshening up, I head downstairs for breakfast. We all sat down for breakfast, sharing what we'd been up to these past months. I really missed this – having people around who genuinely cared for me, just me not the money.
"So, have you thought about the CEO clause?" my dad inquires.
"Yeah, I've got it in mind, but honestly, I don't see myself getting married anytime soon."
