Lady CEO

Inner beauty.

Abhishek's POV

What ever Mr.Rao said tonight is too much to take in. They all might have had tough time. Specially Prakruthi she has faced so much. Any other person in her place might have complained but she kept her past aside and started building her career. She is brave, intelligent and interesting.

I think I must stop for a tea break there is too much in my brain. After parking the car on a road side tea stall I ordered for a special chai(tea in Hindi). Suddenly I heard kids laughter, I followed my eyes towards the happy kids. On a near by platform there were poor families with kids. Some are sleeping inside small torn tents and others on the platform.

Kids are laughing there sat a female explaining animatedly. Then she gave few packets to them. Sir tea said the tea stall boy. Who is that? I asked him. These are poor people they don't have houses and to feed their stomach is their daily struggle. This madam comes often and gives them what ever they require and she plays with those kids tells them stories spends some time. She is very good sir at times she will also enquire me regarding their and my where about. Since how long she is coming here? Around 4 years sir.

I am leaning on my car and was taking a sip from my cup eagerly waiting to see who this kind hearted girl is. From where I am standing I couldn't see her face since I am facing her back. I think it's her time to leave she is waving bye to those kids and slowly turned, from the street light her face is glowing golden color and the view is better now my heart stopped beating at once I have no words to say that kind hearted girl is Prakruthi.

She is beautiful from inside and outside.

Monday at office:
It's action time. I knocked on Prakruthi's door before going to lunch break. As usual she is busily buried in to her work without watching who is in front of her.

I cleared my throat and she looked over the rim of her glasses. Oh God stop seizing my heart with that look of yours, I murmur under my breath. I heard there is a meeting today I ask. Yes so? She questioned. I have a presentation made ready for the meeting and I am sure you will enjoy it the most, I said with a mischievous glint in my eyes.

Wait a minute you don't have any files or prints on this venture then what kind of a presentation are you talking about? She asked. O so you don't know that I was for dinner on Friday? I mean at your house. By the way your house is beautiful. She has puzzled look now.

Your dad is a very kind man. What none sense is this! Stop wasting my time and leave now, she ordered. We also spoke on various topics and my favorite topic was about Apple. She lost her color, and was speechless for a while which means she got my message. So you know my interest in apples has increased and I have deal for you, if you let me associate with you I will keep my lips sealed.

What the hell I don't know what you are talking about and never ever dream about working with me. If you are done with your silly talk I am busy now ouT. Okay as you wish, I am going to cafeteria for lunch break and also planning for sample demo on my presentation by the way do you know it's title? Silly me how will you know "Apple" I am getting on her nerves and I love it. That's the name. Said my bye by winking at her.

Prakruthi's POV

This is not happening, why dad why did you tell my nickname out of all.  When ever my parents and brother used call me apple and tease I fight with them. There are days when I skipped food. I hate it like hell when someone calls me that. Sh*t this guy is an idiot. What if he says other employees??? May be he was just kidding me. No I can't take any chance. I must go to cafeteria.

I reached my destination this is my first time here and since its lunch break its full. I heard loud voices and walked towards the group there he is. Abhisek is asking some question  to the rest. There is a seller who is offering 1 Apple free on every 7 Apples. So what is the total figure if seven men buy 7 apples each including the free ones. The response from the crowd was almost instant. Each one gave a different number.

I was a bit relieved and realized he is kind of popular and charming within a week. Abhishek saw me from the corner of his. How many of you like Apples? He asked and few said they do. What if any of you nicknamed Apple? People started laughing. God is this guy for real. I cleared my throat which was utter waste since I myself couldn't hear, it was that weak and low. I raised my voice a bit  and ordered,  Mr.Abhishek , all eyes turned towards me, I want to discuss something important before the meeting so please follow me.

On my way back to the elevator I heard people murmur is that the lady boss I mean CEO one said , from what ever I heard it must be her the other fellow answered. Mostly I am kind of invisible since I meet only few those who attend my meetings. I had to find my way to this canteen since its my first time. I like to be in my shell.

Abhishek was following me as expected. After entering in to the elevator i pushed button for  my floor. I crossed my hands over my chest and glared at him. We have a height difference for at least a foot. I know I am short just 5.3 and he must be minimum 6feet tall. no Prakruthi you should not be intimidated by his height get a grip and control the situation.

What were you doing there I asked in a stern voice. He had a mischievous smirk on his lips oh I thought you knew what I was talking there Apple he mocked. How dare you, stop calling me that and I started to poke my finger on his chest. If you don't I will kill you, i said. as soon hearing him call me Apple I lost my senses I feel like punching on his face. How dare he call me that. I am fuming now.

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