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Chapter 22

Ira POV

I woke up in the middle of my sleep to use the washroom and to my horror I realized that I was completely laying on Arjun's shoulder. I looked at him and I was relieved to find that he was sleep. So, if he did not know then I could escape. Imagine how embarassing it would have been if he would have seen me sleeping on him.

I went to the washroom and came back to my seat. Arjun was still asleep and I got a chance to look at him. This guy looks so peaceful when he is asleep while when he is awake he riles me up, he annoys me, he angers me and he makes me wonder what is on his mind.

I slowly dozzed off while overthinking like usual. I woke up to the patting on my shoulder and I opened my eyes reluctantly.

Arjun: The flight would land in a half hour. You can freshen up if you want, they will be serving tea soon.

I nodded and head off to the washroom. Arjun too got up and went towards the other washroom. Once we got back we had our tea in silence.

After 1 hour we were all assembled near the exit with our travel bags with us. All the young employees were brimming with energy to explore the country, looking at everything in anticipation and amusement.

The airport taxi we have booked came on time and we were all adjusted comfortably in the 2 cars we have booked. I was sitting with 3 other people while Arjun sat in another cab. I observed the buildings, the neat, wide lanes and the windy weather.

Once we reached at the hotel everybody took a breathe of the fresh air. The check in process was flawless and we were all allocated the rooms in the same floor. I noticed that Arjun's room was opposite to mine. 

Once I got into the room, I explored it, the room smelled like oranges. The drapes, bedsheets and towels looked freshly laundered. The view from the window looked spectacular. I walked to the washroom and I was suprised to see a comfortable tub, a seperate shower area and the hand wash area beside the camod.

I quickly brushed my teeth again and stepped inside the shower enjoying the hot water cascading down my body. I wanted to try the bathtub but I decided I will do it in the night. I soaped myself well enjoying the lather on my skin and hair after the long flight.

Once I finished the shower I mositurized my skin with the moisturizer they have provided. I wrapped the robe around me and dried my hair with the hair dryer. I put on my dress for the morning, applying slight makeup when I heard the door knock.

I opened it to find Arjun in front of me. He looked dapper with his formal shirt and pant attire as usual but he was carrying a coat on his arm. 

Arjun: Shall we go ? They are serving the complementary breakfast

I nodded, I sprayed on my lucky perfume and locked my door. The others were waiting for us in the waiting area on the floor. We had a lite breakfast of bagels and cream cheese. While others drank their coffee, Arjun suggested me to have the starbucks version of chai latte.  We all ate together and started off to the conference.

I looked at Arjun, observing his expressions when he saw the city go by. Arjun lived in this city for years so I thought he might be remenising about his time here but he was looking into his presentation on his phone.

We reached the venue on time, while the technical people got involved in the presentation I sat down in the lobby, reading my book. Once Arjun's presentation got done, he came out and sat with me giving me company.

Me: Are you not interested to hear the others speak ?

Arjun: I can check out the live feed but the topics they are speaking about does not interest me 

Me: When are you ever interested in stuff ?

Arjun: Now what did I do ?

Me: I am not picking a fight. I was just wondering and teasing you because this is the place you lived in most of your life and in the car or on the way to the hotel you never looked at your sorroundings. Dont you feel nostalgic about this place ?

Arjun: No 

Me: That is exactly what I am saying 

Arjun: I was here, I worked hard for which they paid me well. I paid my taxes for which they gave me certain facilities like good roads, better transport etc. It was all business, if I had made some memories then I would have felt nostalgic. What do you feel about the place where you worked your ass off but you never really felt happy? Financially secure, yes but happy or content ? Nope, so yeah I am really not nostalgic.

Me: That is a deep thought. The place where you exist but without any memories. It is just a house, not a home. You are a technical guy, why were you not interested in the speeches ?

He shrugged and I saw that he was tuned into live feed muted reading the captions to see what they were talking about. I read a few pages of my novel before my eyes grew heavy. 

Arjun: You feeling sleepy ?

Me: I am waiting to go back to the suite and call it a day. Thank god, we have the next day free to chill, I wish I could sleep in tommorow. On the third day we would be visiting the USA branch office and then we are done.

Arjun: You do know that the others are planning to tour the place right ? That is why they insisted that we get 1 day off and you have to be there

Me: I know

After the conference we all rode to our hotel. I had my bath tub time with music and just when I thought I will sleep in avoiding the dinner as I was already missing Indian food I heard a knock. I opened the door to see Arjun outside.

Arjun: The rest of them are ordering in but I am craving for some Indian food. There is a place here who makes delicious Indian food. They happen to be my aquaintances, I told them I am here and they insisted I go there. I dont like to eat alone, so could you please join me ?

Me: You always eat alone 

Arjun: I dont want to eat alone today. Anyways because of someone's vibrant presence I ended up getting habituated of eating with people, now I feel lonely

He gave me puppy eyes, while I observed him. What is he upto ?

Me: Fine but only because you said there is going to be Indian food

I changed into casuals and we both headed to the place he mentioned ....

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