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Thirty Two: Young's Modulus (Part 1)

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It was the last week of the year and everyone in the office was crazy about the New Year's Celebrations.

After working on her retraining, daily for hours and hours, a few minutes at their office cafeteria- even with their shitty coffee- soothed her. Well, Krithika didn't mind the happy faces either.

The Xhasis had only one ritual, and that was an extravagant party where every employee enjoyed the best of feasts and danced to heart's content. She wasn't invited the last time as she had been merely a trainee, or probably because she was too shy to attend. Too insignificant to remember.

But this time, there was no escape even if she wanted to.

Did she want to escape though? Maybe not. Maybe she wanted to attend, to try and meet the secret man of her stolen kiss. Maybe he would recognize her and then, maybe she would allow him to kiss her again, the same way they had done that night.

Muruga! What was that?

Blushing furiously, she touched her lips and they tingled in response. How had it happened so fast? Why was her subconscious so adamant? Did she want to meet him? Would she ever allow herself to be kissed again, so passionately? Never. That was insane, terrifying, and outlandish, all at once.

Rashi nudged her, "Do you know, everyone participates in everything, every game!", squealing like a teen from the Korean Dramas she continued, "This time even Satya ma'am and Xavier sir will take part in the final paper dance!", she clapped excitedly.

Yes, they had games. Krithika had heard about the diverse amusements designed each year by the employees for the party. And no, most of them hadn't been as plain as the kindergarten type of plays. They were inclined more towards being coquettish and not so professional, but never improper. When asked, most of her team members replied, "Harmless flirting is good for heart and health, Krithika!"

Akash cleared his throat, bringing her back to the present, "Well, they both dance together to start the celebration.", he supplied while flashing a lopsided grin, "It's like some ballroom shit they do."

"Why so much grandeur though?", it piqued genuine interest in her. Why they wasted so much money on just a New Year's Eve?

Leaning back comfortably, Akash said, "Have heard a story that it was during a new year, probably five years ago, when they both had decided to join their forces to start this company.", he shrugged, "So, Satya ma'am likes to celebrate every new year to honor and live the success of their partnership."

Rashi pondered, "I guess then, the day should be called the Foundation Day, right?"

"Yeah, but they started the company afterward and not exactly on that day.", that was from the gossip-queen Akash.

"Wasn't it something Xavier sir always had in his mind?", Krithika questioned him, "I mean the whole idea about this organization."

"Yeah, but he had been failing to get attention from any investor for his idea for years.", he chuckled, "It's only after Satya ma'am decided to be together with him on this journey, he tasted his victory."

She sighed, "Hmm...", this was a new information. It was a bit disconcerting as she never thought that Xavier had single-handedly struggled, incessantly for a long time, before meeting Satya. That, he had carved out his path to reach these heights. Fucking hell, he was now a freaking pioneer with patents lying around his cabin and a flourishing business.