Akriti's Pov
Daksh looked at me and I could see the softness in his eyes.
The softness faded as he looked back at the lady.
"You're a receptionist , it's your job to navigate visiters instead of humiliating them"He roared.
She shivered visibly, unable to speak a word her head hung low.
I saw another man in expensive attire reaching us "What happened Mr.Shergill" He asked Daksh.
"I'm very sorry to say this Mr.Birla but I can't confirm this deal with you,please teach your employees basic manners"He said to the man in monotonous tone.
Mr.Birla?
So he is the CEO of this office,Birla.Ltd.
"But why Mr.Shergill?" Mr.Birla asked getting worried.
"Ask your receptionist" He said and went out of the office.
I saw his figure walking out and I wanted to run behind him but I was too numb.
"Revati what's going on?" Mr.Birla asked her angrily.
"Sir... I'm sorry" she said in her low timid voice.
Oh, now no more shouting,huh?
"I'll tell you Mr.Birla" Vaishali said getting the courage.
"This receptionist of yours stopped us from getting in and humiliated me and my friend Aakriti in front of everyone. But thankfully Daksh...I mean Mr.Shergill came in time and showed her,her place" Now vaishali was the one roaring.
"Are you so stupid Revati? You created such a bad image of us in front of Mr.Shergill" He shouted at her.
"Sir,I did not intend to " She said in her teary voice.
"Of course,your intention was to solely insult us, right?" I said getting furious.
"Revati call Mr.Shergill now, apologies to him and convince him to at least meet me" He said her in very stern voice " And if he still refuses to make the deal with us, Revati Arora you'll be fired " He added.
"Everyone get back to your work " He said and everyone started rushing to wherever they were going.
"Ladies,may I ask you what are you two here for " He asked her politely but I could sense the anger behind his politeness.
"I need to give this tiffin to my husband" I said signalling the tiffin to him.
"And who is your husband?" He inquired.
"Rishabh Srivastav " I confirmed.
"Give this tiffin to me, I'll make sure it reaches Mr.Srivastav" He gave me a sarcastic smile taking the tiffin away from me.
I nodded at him and we both left.
"It didn't go well" Vaishali huffed.
"We literally got so much insulted, I feel like crying " I said .
My heart was beating so fast and I felt embarassed.
"Aise bade bade sehre mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hai " She said.
( This type of things happen in big cities like this)
"I swear to God vaishali, I'll kill you " I looked at her angrily "I'm worried about Rishabh ji,what if his boss misbehave with him"
"The only person at fault is that Revati Arora,why jiju would be in trouble?" She questioned.
"Because we're also the reason why Mr.Birla lost the deal. If we didn't need to take this tiffin to Rishabh ji then neither the receptionist would have created scene nor Daksh would cancel the deal" I explained.
"I observed that everyone in the office had some attitude,even the boss himself. I don't think Daksh would have made the deal either way" She enlighten her thought.
"But Mr.Birla wouldn't think this way"I reason out and she nodded.
"Guys..."I heard his soft voice.
It was Daksh.
I turned to look at him,he was standing behind us.
He gave us a small smile, which I was unable to return.
I was seeing him after months and so much has change.
I don't love him anymore then why my heart is beating so fast.
He slowly made his way towards us "I'm sorry for whatever happened inside, I don't understand why some people behave like bitches"
"Why are you sorry Daksh,we should be thanking you for helping us"Vaishali walked forward to give him a friendly hug.
I also wanted to wrap my arms around him but that wouldn't be appropriate.
He turn his attention from Vaishali to me,his lips parted but he didn't say a single thing.
Seeing him in just as misery as I, I again felt some sort of connection.
We're both still in same page.
We both still feel the same thing: Helplessness.
But he wasn't married, I was.
"Suit boot,huh? buisnessman ban gaye ho"I teased him clearing the air of tension among us.
(Suit boot,huh? You are looking like a proper business man)
He chuckled and shook his head "Papa busy hai toh unhone mujhe deal final karne bhej diya,warna mein toh abhi bhi college mein hi hu"
(Dad is busy so he sent me to final this deal, I'm still studying in college)
"Wouldn't your dad be mad about you cancelling the deal?" I asked getting concerned.
"Nope,if it was that much important for him then he would have come himself. I'm glad he didn't warna I wouldn't got the chance to see" He came forward and wiped the remains of my tears.
"Kaisi ho Akriti?" He asked softly.
(How are you Akriti?)
"Zinda ho ke bhi mare chuke hai hum"for the first time I spoke about my sadness.
(I'm dead even after being alive)
Only Daksh give me that comfort to share whatever I have in my mind.
"Don't say that Akriti,you know I can't see you broken" He winced as if he could feel my pain.
"Daksh, she's married" Vaishali interrupted.
I came back to reality and took few steps away from Daksh.
What was I thinking?
Rishabh ji would be so hurt if he saw me this close with other man.
"Vaishali,you don't need to remind me of the unfortunate " Daksh groaned at her.
He looked back at me and his soft loving eyes had the capability to make me forget things, everything and anything.
"Aakriti, let me drop you at your house " Daksh suggested.
I slowly shook my head but he held my hand and initiated me to walk along him.
I looked at him again and he gave me his puppy eyes.
"Akriti, let's go na. A ride is not going to hurt anyone " Vaishali insisted.
"Yes Akriti,let me take care of for the time I can" Daksh pleaded.
"Her husband can take care of her" My heart sank to the floor on hearing the voice.
My mouth fell to the ground as I turned to look at Rishabh ji just behind us.
Early update cause last time I took way long.
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All love
-wanderer
