" It's Complicated " (Completed)

PART 14

IT'S COMPLICATED

Malhotra Heights

" May I coming Mam ? " A girl of 24 knocked her cabin.
But there was no reply from the other side.

" mam. ... " she knocked again but little bit louder.

" hmmm " Nandini jerked out of her trances. " yes "

" good afternoon mam. I am Navya Naveli. Your new secretary. " the girl said in a very polite way.

" ohh. Great. Sit" Nandini told her to sit " ammm. ..Navya right ??? "
Navya shook her head smiling.

" so Navya. . Tell me something about you. " Nandini said.

" mam I ve completed my commerce graduation from Patna Bihar.. my home town as well." She replied.

" Well. That's nice. I think you know your job. So get me the Singhania files before the meeting ok. You may go now. "

Nandini said as she wanted to avoid talking. She wasn't in the state to talk with anyone. She was still in a shocked state because of the morning drama.

She walked out of the house just to ignore the situation and most importantly upset Niyonika and Maan.

She never thought of hurting them. But that morning unwillingly she did. She did for her. She did for him.

" okk mam. I will get it. Thank you mam. " Navya was about to leave but nandini stopped her saying.

" and one more thing don't call me mam. We are in same age so just just call me as Nandini. "

"But mam how could I? You're my boss " Navya panicked.

" Navya. . Do as I said. Nandini is better than mam. And I like you to call me with my name. Okey. "

Nandini wiped away her fear with her smile.

Navya smiled " Okey mam. . " she cut her tounge.
" I mean Nandini. "

"Perfect" Nandini said . both smiled. And Navya left the cabin.

*****

Manik was driving his car and
continuously calling her but her number was off. He drove to the office and recalling Niyonika words

" kuch chijon ki ahemiyat uske khone k baad hoti hai. "

Niyonika 's words were echoing in his mind like a new tune. But these tune weren't giving him happiness but pain. These words were piercing his heart.

So he was driving like mad to get his solace. Solace from his childhood best friend..His princess...His peace. Only she could help him to sort out these mess.

*****
Malhotra Heights. Conference hall.

" Mr. Malhotra so what's your opinion on this? " Mr Singhania asked.

Though he was physically there But he wasn't present mentally. Without getting any response he again asked
" Mr.Malhotra are you agree with it ? "

But the super active business tycoon Maan Malhotra was lost that day because of the storm he faced in his house that morning.
Nandini noticed it and felt bad for him.

She felt guilty as because of her Maan was upset. Her heart wrenched seeing him so lost and vulnerable.

The all present board members started giving him a weird look. So to make the mess up she jumped on and said

" Mr. Singhania . We are not ready to accept the terms you are keeping. As it is loss for us. You better change your terms as per our company modules and then we'll think about it. " she said smartly.

" but Mr Maan is not saying anything then what's your problem young lady? " Mr Singhania was pissed of her as she was spoiling his plan to get better profit.

" If you have forgotten then let me remind you that I am also a board member and an executive head. So I ve that right to state my opinion.. Am I right or I am right ? "

She looked around the hall to receive pairs of appreciated eyes.

" And as per your concern then let me clear one thing either you will agree to give us 51% share or else forget about the deal. We are not yet interested then." She threw the files to him.

Maan along with other members were superbly impressed with her confidence and business skills.

" Right . You are right Nandini. " Maan then spoke.

"Mr Singhania we are giving you security and all the games so we deserve more right? So either 51 % or else we are not in the game. So choice is yours. "

Maan said in a typical business way and made Mr Singhania speechless and loose.

The meeting was over and all were congratulating them.

" you're terrific Nandini. " Mr saxena shook his hand with her.

" thank you sir " Nandini replied back.

" she is a gem Malhotra. Preserve her. "
one of the member appreciated. Maan gave a proud smile.

Once they all left Nandini came to him. " dad are you upset on me ? "

"Nandini.. "
he sat on his chair. Nandini knelled down in front of him and keep her head on his lap. It was the way they communicate their problems.

" I am not upset beta " he kept his hand on her head and smoothly caressing her hairs further said

" I am not upset on you but on my fate. As I have failed to fulfill my late friend's last wish. I really dream off you becoming my daughter in law one day and Will never let you go from our lives. But sayed bhagwan ko humari khusi manjoor nehi or else there would be any loops and fault in our prayers. "

a lone tears came out of his eyes.

" papa " she said softly without raising her head up.

" papa... sayed kuch sapno ka pura hona nehi hota hai. Maybe there is something different waiting for us. And if dreams are giving you sorrow then it's better to swipe away those dreams. And jahan tak baat rahi my staying with you then who said you that I am gonna leave you and mom? Never. Kavi nehi. "

And she kissed on his hand.

" yes. My princess. Kavi nehi. "
saying he pulled her into a fatherly hug.

*****

Nandini was doing some work in her cabin when Maan called her through the extension number.

She steeped out of her cabin and bumped with some thing hard and loose her control .

She was about to fall but one pair of strong masculine hands saved her from meeting with the floor.