One Fated encounter ✓

Starting to do things I've never done

Arjun POV:

Geez! For the last 30 mins, they all have been engrossed on one thing and am in a black mood...Chitra, you will definitely reap the benefit shortly, I was cursing her inside and tried my best to remain cool, but kept fidgeting with my phone. It's already 30 mins past 10 and I have not gotten any calls from Dimple. Her sullen face kept popping into my head and I felt a pressure in my chest. I have had enough, I exploded from the sofa attempting to put an end to this conversation.

"Oh! Look here Aunty, he is really on pin and needles" Chitra said sheepishly and continued "Calm down Arjun, there's no need to get all steamed up about it!"

"You folks don't have anything better to do?? She is just someone I know off, there is nothing more" I screamed

"Someone you know??? who is this someone who we do not know? Steve mocked at me and directed his gaze to Alex and continued "What Alex, am sure you must be knowing her. Spill the details man" 

Alex remained quite expressionless which added further fuel, I don't think I can hide any further and made my mind just to let them know who she is...

"Ok, She was there in the taxi when I met with the accident...she was injured too, I just met her today and its just a casual conversation...nothing more" I exclaimed

"Accident? you mean....you mean" Steve was at loss for words and Vicky conveniently interfered "Hey, You did asked about a girl when you woke up first...wow, which means she is someone important"

Mats cut him off and said "Hold hold hold, If i remember correctly, there were only one guy and the Driver we handled, from where this girl came in...Alex, care to explain" he directed his gaze towards Alex...

I barged in "She was taken to a different hospital and I said we don't need to worry over that...Guess we are giving too much of importance for a girl who is so NOT important" my voice crackled with anger

"ooof! Why is this word Not important sounding Important", Mats mocked.

"I've had enough of your interrogation, so just cut it out!" I said while striding towards the stairs.

"It's the first time" Chitra called me out and I stood still. She continued, "the smile, you had on your face while talking to her...it's the first time I have seen you smiling like that"

I turned around knitting my eyebrows and she continued "what, I really thought someone has saved me from you. Are you saying she is not the one??? Hmmm, should we proceed with our Marriage proposal then?" Chithra asked winked at me...

"Just shut it. I really don't have patience anymore to handle this...Mom don't get carried away with all of these, if there is something I will let you know, trust me. See you guys tomorrow"

After going through my schedule for tomorrow, have sent Alex home and flung myself into the bed.

Crap! My day can never be messed up more...I lost a deal which can screw up my position, I didn't play squash today which I have never missed, I don't skip meals but am surviving with coffees since noon today, I have not taken bath yet which is the first thing I do once I reach...Dimple, this girl did have a powerful effect on me.

Why has she not called me yet...Dimple, have you gone back to your old self? or are you upset? I wondered aloud looking at the auto triggered message which has her number.

I remembered the first time when the chief security director explained about the feature that if anyone saves or dials my number on to their phone, an automated message will trigger to my number with their number. This feature is provided only to the privileged numbers of the service provider which will be less than 10 across the Country. Well am one among them...It's my private number available only with Alex, my 3 friends and parents. Alex handle rest of it via the official number. I have never thought I would use it this way....