Chef's Kiss

15. Meet up

                                                                                        Vijay 

My mind was totally fucked with all the things going around I somehow managed to convince Richard that this are all rumors and I will soon clear it. How? don't ask me cause I am fucking clueless , I was chugging down alcohol when my phone buzzed it was an unknown number so I let it ring but it buzzed second time .. third time..irritated by its sound I decided to pick it up.

"Hello is this Vijay Thakur speaking ", a nervous female voice.                                                                        "Yes , who is this? if you are media then cut it before I end you career ", there was irritation on every note I uttered. " Do you threaten everybody that calls you?" My patience has its fucking limit and it has crossed , I was about to cut the call when the person spoke," Don't cut the call I am Amrita ."

Yeah only this was left to happen ," How did you get my number ?" She went silent for a few seconds and said," From Riya's detail , I need to talk to you can we meet ,Now", she gave emphasis on the word now . I also wanted to talk but didn't know how to contact her so this is a perfect opportunity . But the biggest issue is where cause I am sure media is keeping an eye on our every move , something clicked  in me I replied, 'Okay , I will send a car within 10 minutes , get in that car he will drop you to the place." I hung up the phone immediately and dailed Rick,s number. He picked up at the first ring and I told him about the pick up point of Amrita and ended the call . I quickly went to freshen up as no lady will like to talk with a person smelling like a bar.

                                                                                           Amrita

He is a terrible jerk, he didn't wait for my reply and hung up on my fucking face. FFUCKK HIMM!!!! If it was not my reputation at stake I would have never meet that jerk in my life ever again. 

I was standing at the exit when a BMW pulled over and the person driving it opened the car window , it was the same person who was with Vijay in the morning" Get in Dr. Roy", and smiled ear to ear. Atleast the person working with him are humans. I opened the door in the front and sat , he started driving , " Where are we going ?" I said tried to break the awkward silence . " To Vijay's penthouse that's the safe place to be right now as media might keep eyes on you and another mistake can heavily harm everybody ", he replied eyes fixed on the road .

We talked a bit more and I got to know his name Rick, he is also Vijay's friend and secretary and stayed with him for a very long time , he was a perfect gentleman totally opposite to his friend." How can that jerk have a friend like you ", I blurted out before realising and quickly covered my mouth with my hand. Rick looked at me with his expression composed and burst into laughter , I sat there as a fool not understanding how to react. 

" Trust me you would be the first to call him a jerk straight away", he said between his laughter . " yeah sometimes my friend is a little to hard to handle but he is not a complete jerk rather he is very caring  towards the people he loves and can go any extent to protect them just be a little patient and you will be able to understand." Whatever Rick said was hard to believe but let's see.

Rick soon entered the parking lot of  a luxuries penthouse, he parked the car and told that he will be waiting here and I should go to the last floor that is the terrace Vijay is waiting there.  I was a little conscious about myself cause the way I am dressed is probably the nightwear in here.

I entered the elevator pressed the button and it started going up , there was a mirror in it I checked myself, the navy blue sweatshirt and joggers with a grey backpack, eyes were screaming that they are tired and want proper sleep. I opened my hair from the messy bun to look a little sober. The elevator stopped its door opened and I went  out . The terrace in one word is dream , the city view from it is just killing it had a big swimming pool and there were plants everywhere I moved my head here and there when I spotted Vijay at the bar counter sitting on a stool wearing  a white polo shirt , his muscles hugged the fabric and mint green joggers with his messy hair OMG!!!

The cold breeze blew touched my body sending goosebumps all over my body , I walked towards him midway he turned around and saw me and my heart started beating at a faster rate as if his gaze was intoxicating me. I increased my speed and covered the distance between us. 

" Hi", I said to avoid the awkwardness , he gestured me to sit I took a stool next to it , the terrace was empty it was me Vijay and the bar tender I was looking here and there when Vijay asked me for a drink. What I wanted him tell today definitely needed liquor courage so I took the offer and he ordered two wine when I interrupted him.

" I don't like wine its a beverage to me ", he raised his eyebrows and I realised how embarrassing it sounded . I thought him to mock me instead he asked me what I want and I said whiskey on the rocks without looking at him and he ordered two of that. While the drink was made I turned at the view to enjoy it as much as I can cause I might not come back again. The drink was prepared and served , Vijay waved his hand and the bar tender left. I took the drink and had a first sip all my stress and tiredness slowly started to fade away. 

" People might think you are an alcoholic than a doctor" , Vijay's rough voice came. " Its not like I drink everyday but yes I like drinking it cools down my nerves . And alcohol is not that harmful if it is kept within a limit and I know my limit", I said while facing Vijay. " Okay but why did you want to meet me don't tell me it was for drink".

I chuckled even it was not very funny but Vijay cracking jokes is enough to laugh about. I took another sip and said what his mother told me in the morning. The entire time he listened without interrupting me once I also told him the elevator part but ofcourse I minused the my breakdown part. He stood up and leaned on the counter with a hand in his pocket,"  Maa  for the very first time sounded disappointed in  me and gave me a choice  either I agree to this marriage or lose the right to call her mother but that doesn't mean I will force you to marry me.You know everything about me and my family and if Maa trust you then I will also but one thing you should definitely know that I want a mother for Riya more than anything else and wouldn't compromise with it ." 

He sounded so genuine that for a second I wanted to cry at his words. " So you have no problem with this marriage ?" I asked and he nodded in no. I sighed and finished my drink in one go and said ," Vijay you should know one thing about me before marring me, since you trust me I will also put my trust in you and after hearing this you decide if you want to continue with your desicion or not."