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13. Khichdi or Soup ?

***Next day***

                               I woke up late because my stupid alarm clock didn't ring. I hurriedly took shower and wore maroon leggings and a maroon kurta with a maroon and black shawl. I skipped my breakfast and headed to the office.  

                              Today is an important day for me and for him. Today we have to give a presentation to our seniors regarding the crisis that had happened. Feeling nervous and lost in all these thoughts I didn't realise when I reached the office. 

                              I got out of the auto, paid the fare to the driver and ran inside the office premises. The meeting was about to take place in 20 minutes and I should have been here at least 45 mins early but due to that idiotic alarm clock, I am 25 mins late. Thinking all this, I rushed towards the elevator and when I reached near it, I saw one lift which was on the verge of closing. So I kept my hand between the doors of the elevator to stop it from closing. 

                                As the door opens, my feet got stuck to the ground seeing the person in front of me who was non-other than him. He just smiled or rather smirked at me and gestured me to come in.

Seeing him smile like that made me blush and I entered the elevator. He was wearing a grey blazer with a white button-down shirt looking extremely handsome. I could feel his stare boring holes in the head which was racing my heart like anything but I did not lock my eyes with him because today again we met like the same way we had first met, there was just a small difference that I was at his place and he was at mine. 

                             Shaking my head, I came out of my thoughts and waited for the elevator to reach the 12th floor. As the elevator was going to reach the 12th floor I called him.

" Yes," he replied, looking amused.

" All the best, " I said and brought my hand forward to wish him.

He gently held my hand and said " thank you". He didn't leave my hand and I also didn't pull it back because I knew he was tense now, I could see dark circles under his eyes and the eyes which used to sparkle are dull and tired.

We both came out from our trance as the elevator pinged. He left my hand and We both came outside the elevator. I just smiled at him and left for there to prepare the conference room.

                           After 15-20 mins, All our seniors, Aryan sir, came into the room and he started the presentation. As he proceeded with the presentation to tackle the crisis, J could see all our seniors face started feeling with delight.

There was a proud feeling inside me seeing people giving appreciative looks. As the presentation ended, everybody congratulated him for presenting such a brilliant proposal and I couldn't help but admire his dedication to his work. As the seniors left, I walked up to him and said," Congratulations sir! Excellent work".

" Thank you! " He said in a low tone and his eyes were slightly red.

" Sir, Are you alright? " I asked in a concerned voice looking at his demeanour.

" Yes I am fine just a little tired " He stated in a tired voice looking into some papers.

" Umm Sir please go home you are not looking alright! If you will not take proper rest then it will affect your health  " I said to him and he sighed.