Blooming Hearts

01|Life is a mess

Kashvi's POV

"You cannot do this to me Kashvi! You know exactly what we are. Whatever this is between us is clearly not a mere friendship. I've seen you looking at me with that goddamn gaze, a gaze so sharp and needy that it can even put the sun to shame. Even at this moment when you should be with your so-called best friend, you are here, with me" Every word he said was screaming desperation, a need, and a hint of possessiveness, which was evident in his eyes.

"What on earth are you even blabbering? We've always been friends, nothing less or more. I know I shouldn't be here at this hour but I came. I came because I was worried about you. I knew you were suffering all by yourself and as a friend, I shouldn't be drinking around in a club especially when I know you need me here." After gathering all the courage I could, I spoke.

He took a step towards me. As soon as I saw he was coming to me, I took a step back. This whole thing continued till I realized that my back was touching the walls now.
He took his hand and placed it on my waist. My whole body shivered just by his single touch.

"You say we are only friends and here you are, not even having the courage to look into my eyes when I'm talking to you" he smirked against my lips. He was dangerously close to my lips now. I hate it. I hate how my body is so responsive to his touch.

I shifted on my other foot and slowly raised my eyes to look at him. He is enjoying this now. I know my whole face is red by now. If there could be a beauty competition right now, between me and tomatoes, I'll clearly will. What? I'm so red right now that even the tomatoes will feel shy.

"Can I kiss you, Please?" He asks.

"This is wrong Flynn. We can't do this. This is wrong on so many levels."

"There is a different kind of thrill to do something which is forbidden. What's your take on this honey?"

"Okay" Closing my eyes I voiced, in a slow whisper.

I waited to feel his soft touch on my lips. What's even taking him so long?

"Flynn?" No answer

"You know I hate to wait Mr Eugene Fitzherbert" and again he didn't respond.

"You are somebody that I don't know,

But you're taking shots at me like it's poison

And I'm just like "Damn, its 7:00 Am."

Say it in the street, that's a knock–out"

WAIT WHAT??? Since when did Flynn Rider start to sound like Taylor Swift?

Dumbo Kashvi! It's Flynn Rider we're talking about. Even if he'll sing to me in a donkey song I'll still love him.

Realization dawned upon me as soon as I opened my eyes.

IT WAS ALL A DREAM! Can't it be real at least for once?

Since I sleep like a dead donkey, it is really important to set something weirdly different as my alarm tone. Although I adore Taylor Swift but today I'm very mad at her.

I could have had my first potential kiss with my love today! I was this close to kiss him. But now it is all ruined. Ah, I feel like crying.

I don't think laying in bed like a lazy lizard will help me survive this life. No matter how strong you present yourself, but it's difficult to manage in a different city, all by yourself. Right now I'm working as a Head of Marketing and Advertising, in the country's one of the biggest Media agencies, situated in Mumbai.
And since I've always liked my own company more than others, I've rented myself an apartment without sharing it with other flatmates.
I can always pay more but can never live in a shared accommodation. For a private person like me, it's like a nightmare.

The early morning sun rays are piercing my windows, and are making their way to my room. Barely opening my eyes I make my way to the washroom.

By the time I'm finished doing my business, it's already 9:15 AM and I need to reach my office by 10:00 AM. Well, guess who's going to skip her breakfast today? Huh, me again!

I make my way to the kitchen to help myself with a coffee. I don't have time to prepare a full meal for my breakfast and I surely can't step without my coffee.

I don't know what is wrong with my body mechanism but I can never start my day without a cup of coffee. My mornings are always cranky if I ever skip my coffee.

This caffeine addiction is surely going to affect my body. I know all of this but really cannot function without it.

As soon as I opened my car door, my phone rang. I can bet it's someone from my office. Ritika's name flashed on my phone screen. "Hey, Good morning Ritika" I spoke while adjusting myself in the seat.

"Good morning ma'am. Hope you're having a pleasant day. "
No, I'm not. In fact I'm having a horrible day till now.

"Ritika stop talking in formal phases. You surely won't call me to say good morning when you're aware that we'll be meeting in the office after some time. I know you want to talk about something else". I replied annoyingly.

Ritika works in my team and is a very hyperactive girl. She's the kind of girl who is ready to risk her life to have fun and to make her life more memorable.
Her definition of fun is different from my mine but as long as she's keeping her professional work as per the standard I'm fine with it.

"Y-Yes Ma'am. The thing is I'm not feeling well today. I wanted to ask if I can get a leave today so that I can get myself checked."

"I didn't know that people these days pay a visit to the doctors with their partners to celebrate their anniversaries." Setting up the call with the car's Bluetooth I spoke.

"W-What are you saying, ma'am? Is nothing like Th-that." She voiced, fear of getting caught evident in her voice.

I've grown up watching thriller and suspense movies. Does she really think I can be a fool just like that?

"Saw your Instagram stories like night. Apparently, you forgot to change the privacy settings yet again, and because of that, I caught your excuse. Well, a very happy anniversary to you guys. Will meet you in the office in few minutes." I deadpanned.

Of course, I'm irritated now. She clearly doesn't remember taking a leave last month also to celebrate her anniversary. I guess she celebrates it every week.

"But ma'am it's a very important day today for me. I promise I'll complete the ongoing project before the given deadline."

"Let's save this barter system kind of deal for some other day, shall we? I'm driving right now. Meet me in my office at 10:30 AM." Before waiting for her answer I ended the call.

Before you all declare me as a Heartless-witch-dressed like a boss, let me clarify. Yes, I will give her the leave today but not before making her realize that she can't get away like this every time. She shouldn't have taken a leave last month by stating it as her anniversary day.

Jai, the other teammate of mine also wanted a leave that day because of some personal issues but seeing the crying face of Ritika, he himself backed out and offered to give a leave to her instead. What if Jai had an actual issue to deal with on that particular day? I need to see this.

Hey Guys!!

So this was the first chapter. I hope you guys liked this. Would love to know your opinion about the chapter. Will be updating the second chapter soon.

Do let me know what your reviews about Kashvi's character are. I hope her constant blabbering is not irritating you guys.

Since I'm a newbie writer, I admit there would be mistakes present here, but please refrain yourself from using rude remarks.

Until Next Time,

Divya!!