Change Ahead

Chapter - 4

So many mixed thoughts rushed into my mind as i started to think about him. It all seemed like it happened yesterday. I have known him for almost 5 years now. But what happened between us made me feel terrified. Back then,  Varun... Tall, short intense black haired handsome guy of my office. We work in one of the textile showroom. I am a sales girl there. He was my senior then, now he is my manager.

4 years ago, first day at work, I was waiting for the person to take me to the first day tour. I was greeted by Varun. As he came, someone opened the door and a light breeze entered in which his hair waved me a welcome note. He looked darn handsome. Brown eyes, dusky color with a perfect smile. He was wearing a white color shirt with kakhi pant.

He said, "Hello. I'm Varun. Welcome." His voice was bold and clear, husky at times, totally mesmerizing. I stood there dumbstruck.

"Hello..." He waved at me. "Gazella.. Right?"

I came back to my conscious and said,"Yes."

He asked me, "Can I call you Gaz...Gaze....? Gazella is kinda long." I nodded, still being swept away by him. He showed me around and our daily routine started. We had two breaks along with a lunch break. He peeked in at times to check on me and asked if I was doing fine. I felt he was caring.

"Hello..." said a young girl. "I am Swathi. What is your name?" she continued.

I said, "Gazella."

She said, "Gazella... Wow..! Nice name. Where are you from?"

I asked her, "How long have you been working here?" changing the topic. She looked at me strangely and snap, next minute; she was back to her normal laughing mode.

"It has been 6 years. Varun and I joined together, on the same day." She sighed heavily.

She said, "It used to be so much fun then. Now he works for another department and he never comes down here." I understood that he was the chocolate boy there.

Varun came down and asked me, "Hey Gaz... Shall v go out for tea? There is a nice place nearby. Since this is your first day, let me do the honors. You can treat me later." He gave a hearty laugh. I walked behind him.

He took me to a small tea stall. He called, "Bro..." He showed his two fingers, indicating him that it is 2 orders of tea. The tea master nodded and soon tea was served.

He said, "It is my favorite. It tastes just like my mom's tea." I smiled and said, "It is nice."

"A few years back... she...." Before he could complete, rain poured down with a cool breeze. It was cool suddenly, reminded me of my town. I was looking at the roads, seeing people in chaos because of the rain. I remembered how we used to run to go outside and play in the rain.

"Shall we go?" He asked me. I realized the rain has slowed down to drizzling. I nodded yes.

We went back to the store. He waved bye and left to his department.

Swathi came to me saying, "Hey...!!He is my boyfriend. Mind it. Just because he took you out, it doesn't mean thathe is interested in you. So..... Do not take advantage of this." 

I said, "Ok. But..."

She interrupted me by shoeing her hand at my face and said, "I know it all. Just don't take advantage of this." I said, "Ok. I will not."

She smiled at me happily. I smiled back at her.