Her Dangerous Obsession

Chap 2 - The First Meet

Author's POV

£ Next Morning

Adhrit was sleeping soundly, sprawled across his bed like a child — mouth slightly open, the soft golden sunlight filtering through the curtains casting a warm glow across his face.

His delicate features, framed by his tousled hair, looked peaceful... almost too innocent for the storm that life was preparing for him.

The door creaked open.

Arjun tiptoed in, smiling at the adorable sight. "Adi...", he called softly, nudging his shoulder.

"Wake up Baccha... It’s already late... and if Papa sees you like this, you’re dead."

Adhrit groaned sleepily, burying his face in the pillow. "Just five more minutes, Arjun bhai… please."

"Five minutes and Papa’s lecture too. Now choose", Arjun teased, ruffling his hair.

At that, Adhrit’s eyes fluttered open and he jolted up, "Oh shit!"

"Good morning...!", Arjun greeted playfully.

"Morning, morning... Good morning...", he replied in a lazy voice.

Arjun chuckled and walked out, shaking his head.

After a quick shower and brushing session that could rival a tornado, Ahaan joined his family at the breakfast table.

"Your results were about to come today... What happened of that?", Namish asked suddenly.

"Oh that... It came yesterday itself... I didn't tell you all, because you all were asleep by then... I topped the whole college...", he replied carelessly, while still chewing on to his food.

Namish's eyes narrowed, as he asked, "And how long were you awake?"

Adhrit did not pay much attention and replied in a flow, "Till almost 2 am."

The moment he realised, what he just didn't, his eyes widened.

He looked up, and his eyes met with his father's hardened gaze.

He gulped, and said with a nervous smile, trying to explain him, "Actually, Papa, I was applying for jobs... You remember, I told you about it, that as soon as my results will be out, I will apply for jobs... I was so excited, that I couldn't control myself, so I did it yesterday itself..."

Namish sighed, shaking his head with helplessness, and asked, "So, what happened? Did you got interview call from any place?"

Upon hearing this question, his eyes lit up, as he immediately responded with excitement, "Yes Yes... You know what Papa, I got interview call from the biggest company... The Mehrotra Corporation... Where Bhai works..."

As soon as he said this, expressions of happiness appeared on everyone's faces.

Arjun said with excitement, "Really... That's amazing... But remember, if you got selected, then I will be your senior, and I am definitely not going to pamper you there..."

By the time he reached the end, his tone had become teasing.

Adhrit shot him a glare, and turning towards his mother, complained, almost whining like a child, "Mumma see, Bhai is teasing me for no reason..."

Mamta glared Arjun, and she said, feigning anger, "Why are you teasing my son? Behave, and focus on your breakfast..."

Arjun laughed slightly, and started focusing on his breakfast.

After finishing the breakfast, Namish and Arjun stood up, because they had to leave for their respective works.

Arjun looked at Adhrit, and asked him, "Will you come with me? I will drop you..."