Our First Meet

The Misunderstanding

As my Sunday passed with Nikita, I was filled with joy and happiness. Since the day she kissed my cheeks, things have changed between me and her. We both started to understand each other little by little. We started greeting each other once in a while and going out together on lunch breaks in the canteen area. Even so, she started enjoying herself even more and more. The more we spent time together, the stronger our relationship grew. There was a bond that started to build up between me and her. Each time we meet, we always talk about something that brings us even closer.

One day she was in the office. I saw her in the canteen area talking to a good-looking man, and he was better than me. He was wearing a simple white and black pant with a tie. His face was covered with a pretty sharp beard, and a mechanical Rolex watch was in his hand. He seemed like a rich guy, so I thought to put a check on them about what they had been discussing. When I got there, Nikita noticed, so she took that man with her to some other area where I lost them.

Again, after that, when my work was finished, I was leaving for home. I saw her right in front of the Tapri with that same guy again. I thought to ask Nikita about the guy, but I ignored them because I didn't want to be a bother to her. So, I left for home.

The next day, I saw her again, but this time they were going into the lift. I was planning on using stairs, but looking at her with the same guy again made me curious, so I changed my plan and switched to a lift over the stairs. When I got into the lift, I greeted Nikita like usual, and she also greeted me with a smile. I was watching that guy; he was wearing the red checked shirt and grey pants this time with the same watch again. I thought of planning to ask Nikita about the guy, but before I could ask, he asked me instead.

Do you know about Nikita? (The man)

Yes, I know Nikita. We are colleagues in the same office but in different departments. (Suraj)

That's nice, Nikita. You have friends in the office. (The Man)

Yes, he is my good friend and colleague. We live nearby in the same area. If you don't know, (Nikita)

That's nice, man. You are lucky someone is nearby. (The Man)

Come on... (Nikita)

Do you guys know each other? (Suraj)

Yes. We do know each other, and we are going out. (The Man)

The moment he said that he and Nikita were going out, It shook me to the core. My mind was filled with all negative thoughts, and I was not able to process anything further. Just before I could exit, he pressed the 5th button on the lift, and the door was closed right before I could leave. I was being emotional and got scanty.

The silence in the lift between the three of us was enough for me to think that it was all true. His words filled my mind with emptiness, and I was confused. I didn't look at Nikita, and I left when the door was open. After coming out of the lift on the next floor, I switched to the lift.

Meanwhile, in the lift...

He seemed like a nice guy to me. (The Man)

Dude, he is a nice guy, so quit joking around. Why did I tell him that we were dating? (Nikita)

Ahem... I was testing him, and it seemed that he is a very innocent dude you have found for yourself. (The Man)

Sidharth, I like him, and you said something stupid to him that will cause him trouble. (Nikita)

Come on, that's just a joke. I know that he will come to you and ask. Just clear it out when you have the chance.

I was climbing upstairs and kept thinking about the words. When I reached the 6th floor, where my cabin was located, I put on my stuff and started working.