𝐌𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐰𝐢

"49. The Ragging Reversal"

"Use dard me dekh, dil mera gaya sehem,
Uske chehre ki udaasi se, aakhein ho gayi numm,
Ab hoga insaaf, nahi hoga koi Rehem
Milega unhe bhi dard, bina koi gumm"

-Vaidehi
-fictionflare_
(Rudraksh)

At the Malhotra Empires,
Rishwik sat comfortably in his office chair, the epitome of authority and sophistication as he reviewed and signed a stack of documents. Dressed impeccably in business formals, he wore a light blue shirt tucked into cream-colored pants, his blazer casually draped over the back of his CEO chair. The top few buttons of his shirt were undone, offering a glimpse of his toned chest, adding a relaxed edge to his otherwise polished appearance. 

Across the desk, Riyanshi stood silently, her fingers fidgeting nervously. She was dressed in a black shirt paired with peach pants, her open hair cascading down her shoulders, complemented by the delicate, elegant jewelry she wore. Despite her poised demeanor, the sadness etched on her face was unmistakable. Her eyes glistened slightly, as if holding back tears, and the quiver in her lips betrayed the emotions she was struggling to suppress.

Riyanshi's thoughts: "Ye kitna hot dikh raha hai, main kaise jau ise chod ke."
(He looks so hot. How can I leave him and go?)

Rishwik picked up the pen, signed the documents with a swift motion, and then slid them across the table toward her.

Rishwik: "Here you go, Ms. Sahni, your internship completion letter and certificate from the company."

Riyanshi, unable to hold back her emotions, began sobbing softly as she picked up the documents. Her quiet sobs caught Rishwik's attention, and he immediately turned to look at her. The sight of her tears filled him with panic, and he quickly stood up, concern etched on his face.

Rishwik: "Heyy Heyy, kya hua, roo q rahi ho."
(Hey, hey! What happened? Why are you crying?)

Riyanshi looked up at Rishwik, her chin trembling as tears streamed down her cheeks. Her vulnerable expression tugged at his heart, and without a second thought, Rishwik stepped closer to her.

Rishwik: "Areh yaar tumhe toh khush hona chahiye na tumhari internship khatam ho gayi ab tumhe mere sath nahi rehna padega."
(Come on, you should be happy that your internship is over. Now you don't have to stay with me anymore.)

Riyanshi suddenly started crying hard, her sobs filling the room. Rishwik immediately grew panicked, his concern evident on his face. Without wasting a moment, he gently held her hand and guided her to sit on the couch. Once she was seated, he sat down beside her, turning to face her directly.

Rishwik: "Yaar mujhe laga tum khush ho jaogi, maine toh remarks bhi achche diye hai tumhe, internship scores me."
(I thought you'd be happy. I even gave you good remarks in your internship scores.)

Riyanshi: "Ha toh k..isne bola mujhe khus..hi hai inte..rnship khatam ho..ne ki??"
(Who said... I'm happy about the internship ending?)

Riyanshi continued crying uncontrollably, her sobs coming in hiccups between her words. She struggled to speak, her emotions clearly overwhelming her. Rishwik, his heart aching for her, cupped her face gently in his hands, his thumbs brushing away the tears that streamed down her cheeks. His gaze softened with concern as he whispered soothingly, trying to calm her, his touch comforting and tender.

Rishwik: "Shhhh, are yaar tum ro kyu Rahi ho?? Chupp shhh"
(Shhhh. Hey, why are you crying? Calm down.)

Riyanshi: "Tum sach me itne pagal ho ya acting karte ho."
(Are you genuinely this crazy, or are you just pretending?)