khaas rishta

Ch 17 chaos

A Morning of Mishaps

Aarya was having one of her typical mornings-running late, juggling an overloaded bag, and balancing a cup of coffee. Sprinting toward the elevators, she noticed the VIP one was already full.

The second elevator, Rudransh's exclusive one, stood invitingly open. Without a second thought, she slipped inside just as the doors were about to close.

The moment she looked up, her stomach dropped. Standing there, glaring at her with a mix of confusion and irritation, was none other than Rudransh himself.

For a second, neither of them said anything. Rudransh finally broke the silence, his voice cold and clipped.
"This elevator is not for employees."

Aarya blinked, her mind racing for a reply. "Oh... um... sorry, sir. But technically, I'm an employee of your company, so doesn't that make me VIP by association?"

Rudransh's glare hardened. "Step out."

Aarya, flustered but unwilling to back down completely, muttered, "Sir, I'm already late. Can't we just share the ride this one time?"

Rudransh stepped aside, gesturing toward the buttons. "You're already in, but next time, make sure you don't enter this lift. This is a private elevator."

As the elevator began its ascent, the silence between them grew heavier. Unable to bear the awkwardness, Aarya glanced at Rudransh, who was scrolling through his phone.

"So... do you always use this elevator, or is it just for days when you feel extra exclusive?" she asked, her tone light but teasing.

Rudransh looked up from his phone, clearly unamused. "Do you always talk this much, or is it just when you're breaking rules?"

Aarya bit her lip, holding back a grin. "A little of both, I guess."

The elevator dinged, signaling her floor. As she stepped out, she turned to face him with a cheeky smile.
"Thanks for the ride, sir. I'll try not to break any more of your VIP rules... for now."

Before Rudransh could respond, the doors slid shut, leaving him shaking his head in disbelief.

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Later That Day

Word of Aarya's "VIP elevator escapade" spread like wildfire in the office. Priya and Aditya couldn't stop laughing as she recounted the story during lunch.

"You seriously called yourself a VIP employee?" Priya gasped between giggles.

"Well, technically, I'm not wrong," Aarya said with a shrug. "But did you see his face? He looked like he was questioning all of humanity."

Aditya chuckled. "I swear, Aarya, you're the only one who dares to mess with Mr. Suryawanshi like this. I'm surprised he hasn't banned you from the building yet."

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The Team Meeting

The team gathered in the conference room, nervously waiting for Rudransh to arrive. Aarya, oblivious to the tension, doodled on her notepad while humming softly.

When Rudransh walked in, the room went silent. His sharp gaze swept over the group before landing on Aarya, who was too engrossed in her sketch to notice him.

"Ahem," he cleared his throat, making Aarya jump.

Her pencil rolled off the table and onto the floor. Flustered, she bent to pick it up, bumping her head on the table in the process. The team stifled their laughter, while Rudransh's expression remained unreadable.