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Chapter 20: A Surprise Transfer

A Surprise

Three months had passed since Varun left for San Francisco. For Aanya, the days seemed to stretch endlessly, filled with a dull ache of longing. She missed Varun's presence, his reassuring smile, and the stolen moments they had shared. Despite the distance, they kept in touch daily, their video calls a lifeline bridging the gap between them.

One morning, as Aanya was immersed in her work, she received a call from the manager, Mr. Thompson, asking her to come to his office. Slightly apprehensive, she made her way there, her mind racing with possible scenarios.

"Come in, Aanya," Mr. Thompson greeted her warmly as she stepped inside his office. "Please, have a seat."

Aanya sat down, her heart beating a little faster. "Is everything alright, sir?"

Mr. Thompson smiled, a twinkle in his eye. "I have some exciting news for you. Given your exceptional performance and the significant contributions you've made to the animation group, the company has decided to transfer you to our San Francisco branch. You'll be working directly with the team there, and you'll get to collaborate closely with the senior management."

Aanya's eyes widened in disbelief and then filled with joy. "San Francisco?" she repeated, barely able to contain her excitement. "Really?"

"Yes," Mr. Thompson confirmed, handing her the official transfer letter. "You'll be starting there in two weeks. Congratulations, Aanya. This is a great opportunity for you."

"Thank you so much, sir," Aanya replied, her voice brimming with gratitude. She felt a surge of happiness at the thought of being with Varun again. She could hardly wait to tell him the news, but then a mischievous idea struck her. She decided to keep it a surprise, just as Varun had done for her.

After leaving Mr. Thompson's office, Aanya stepped out into the corridor, her heart racing with excitement. She pulled out her phone, her fingers hovering over Varun's contact. She almost dialed his number, but then stopped herself, smiling. This was a perfect opportunity to surprise him.

Varun's Perspective

Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Varun was deeply engrossed in his work. The responsibilities of running a successful tech company were immense, but thoughts of Aanya were never far from his mind. He missed her terribly and often found himself daydreaming about their time together.

Aanya's Perspective

Back in Sydney, Aanya began preparing for her move. She packed her belongings, made arrangements for her travel, and tied up loose ends at work. The days flew by in a whirlwind of activity, but her excitement never waned.

Two weeks later, as she boarded the plane to San Francisco, Aanya's heart was filled with anticipation. She couldn't wait to see Varun's reaction when he saw her. The flight felt like an eternity, but finally, the plane touched down in San Francisco.

Aanya's Arrival in San Francisco

After clearing customs and collecting her luggage, Aanya made her way to her new apartment, which the company had arranged for her. It was a cozy place, conveniently located near the office. She quickly settled in, her thoughts constantly drifting to Varun.

Aanya's Surprise

The next day, Aanya reported to the San Francisco office. She felt a sense of awe as she walked through the sleek, modern workspace, similar to the Sydney branch but on a larger scale. Her heart pounded with excitement as she approached the manager's office.

"Aanya, welcome to San Francisco," Mr. Brown, the manager of the San Francisco branch, greeted her warmly. "We're thrilled to have you here."

"Thank you, Mr. Brown," Aanya replied, smiling. "I'm excited to be here."

After a brief orientation, Aanya was shown to her new workspace. As she settled in, she kept an eye out for Varun, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. However, he was nowhere to be seen.

Determined to keep the surprise, she asked a colleague about Varun's schedule and found out he was in a meeting. She decided to wait until lunchtime to see him.

Lunchtime Surprise

As lunchtime approached, Aanya's anticipation grew. She headed to the cafeteria, hoping to run into Varun. When she didn't find him there, she decided to head back to her desk, feeling a little disappointed but still excited about the eventual surprise.

Just as she was about to sit down, she heard a familiar voice behind her. "Aanya?"

She turned around to see Varun standing there, looking as shocked as she felt. His eyes widened in disbelief, and then a slow, incredulous smile spread across his face.

"Aanya? What are you doing here?" Varun asked, his voice filled with surprise and joy.

Aanya grinned, unable to contain her excitement any longer. "Surprise! I've been transferred here. I'm officially part of the San Francisco team now."

Varun's eyes sparkled with happiness as he stepped forward and pulled her into a tight hug. "This is the best surprise ever," he whispered in her ear, his voice thick with emotion.

They pulled back slightly, and Varun looked at her with a mixture of love and amazement. "I can't believe you're here."

"I wanted to surprise you, just like you surprised me in Sydney," Aanya said, her eyes shining with happiness.

Varun chuckled, shaking his head. "Well, you certainly succeeded. Welcome to San Francisco, Aanya."

As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, Aanya felt a deep sense of contentment. She was finally where she belonged, with Varun by her side, ready to face whatever challenges the future might bring.