My Version of Love

Chapter 28: The Reality

Hey! Yes I said I'll update sooner, you didn't guess it was this soon, did you?

Well I like being unpredictable. I hope you like this.

And I am going to dedicate this chapter to my amazing friend Shagun_ who made a wonderful cover for me. I love it, its far better than what I make. Love you

Anyways enjoy!!

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Chapter 28: The Reality

I entered my office and the first thing I saw was chaos. Nobody was at their desk working, but were gossiping on a table I knew belonged to whom. Music was playing and I knew there were snacks too on that particular table.

"What the hell is happening here?" I shouted and it was enough to stop the continuous chatter. In a second everyone scurried back to their desks murmuring a sorry or good morning. I narrowed my eyes on the culprit behind the chaos. "Do I run a picnic ground here?" I asked.

"No Ariana" He said looking down but I knew he was anything but ashamed.

"What did you say?" I asked flatly.

"I am sorry...ma'am" Kai said and I gave him a satisfactory nod. "Get back to work and if I see you loitering around, you are out of here, got it?" I said with a smirk.

"But Ariana..." Kai started to say but I glared "ma'am you can't kick me out. I'm the best" He countered.

"Of course, you are the best...in wasting time. Now transfer all the messages to me and tell everyone about the meeting after lunch. Got it?" I said sternly receiving a grunt and a nod from him.

As I entered my room, I met with a strong scent of roses. Red roses were all over in my office.

"Noori!" I shouted "Noori!!" I called for my assistant.

"Stop shouting, will you?" A calm voice said from inside my office and I touched the bridge of my nose.

"What's all this?" I asked feeling irritated in the presence of the roses. Bouquets of roses of all shapes and sizes were placed on my desk, drawers and shelves even on the floor. Not my floor, damn him.

"Flowers, can't you see? Roses more specifically, just for you" He smirked and I was losing my temper.

"Why are you doing this?" I tried to stay calm but it was impossible, the roses were infuriating me.

"It's been so many years I've seen you like this. Your parents are worried about you and so am I" He said and I sighed.

"Shashank I know you are worried but there is no need for that. I can manage my life, I have lot to accomplish, a lot to do. I can't marry some guy and sit in the house" I told Shashank, sitting beside him.

"I know, I know but just see from your parent's point of view. Riya and Hridhaan are married and so are your other cousins, even the ones younger than you. How can they not be worried? You are 26 and going to be 27 now for god sake" Shashank said exasperatedly.

"I am not getting married and that is final, now will you join me for lunch or are you leaving?" I asked him standing up.

"I should be going, I have a fancy dress competition to attend, and my princesses are waiting for me" Shashank said as he stood up too.

"Say my hi to Shweta and little Shreya" I said."I'm sure Shreya would win, she's such a talent" I said with a small smile.

"That she will" He said grinning. "And Ariana, smile more, it suits you" Shashank said and I shook my head.