YOU DAZZLE ME !!!

HIS DIFFERENT SIDE

A new morning brought a new enthusiasm in me. I was so energised to start this day. Yesterday's occurrence was like a splash of water, which freshened me up from my tiring past. At last, my life was back on a right track. It may have went off road in the past, but now, it was good to carry living on.

On top of that, my bed still smelt like him which also played a part in brightening my morning. His fragrance still lingered onto the sheets. I still felt his presence around this room. It felt, as if, he made a mark on every single thing that was present here in a very short time. I felt tingles inside out. This tingling feeling was something very new to me. I was still getting acquainted with everything that was going on with me. It was really overwhelming for me.

Today was Monday. That means, my old & arrogant boss was going to be back. Aarrgghhh. I really didn't want to see his face again but of course, that's not at all in my hands. I hopped down my bed, picked up my clothes and went for a shower after my morning routine. It was still 7 and my boss never came before 9, so I had plenty of time on my hands to doll up myself.

I was not a huge fan of make up and cosmetics, so I always kept things to minimum. Only the things that was necessary to make me look presentable, occupied my drawer. It was all thanks to my genes that minimised my efforts of putting make up to the least. Thanks to my parents again.

Today I was happy. I was not single today. I had someone to look after me, who cared about me. And in this lifetime, it was more than enough for me. I always craved for happiness, for love and care. Instead, I got a life of loneliness and isolation. I had everything, one needed to be happy but still I was empty handed. But that was a story for another time. Today wasn't a day to remember bad memories, but it was a day to start creating good ones.

I looked towards my clock which showed 8:15am. I speeded up collecting files and my bag and went out to lock my apartment. I left the building and waited at the gate for a cab, when a saw a familiar car approaching me.

I definitely recognised the car but squeezed my eyes to confirm what I was thinking.

Wow. And I was ABSOLUTELY right.

AARAV. A few seconds later, he was standing right in front of me, with a wide sexy smile.

"WHAT THE HELL !!! What are you doing here?" He smirked and pulled me to his chest, holding my waist with his hands.

"Picking you up baby."

"SO NOT DONE !! You're crazy." He smirked and raised his eyebrow at my response.

"Why? Yes. I'm crazy. But why are you freaking???" I was caught off-guard with his question. I pondered over it for a moment and I actually understood how my reaction would have looked like to him.

"S-sorry. I'm not used to affections so maybe I overreacted. BUT this doesn't change the fact that you should be on your way to the company and not here. ARE YOU MAD?" He chuckled at my answer and started speaking again.

"Baby. I wanted to pick you up. What's wrong in that? And I have a meeting with your boss so we are going to the same destination. So I thought, why don't we go together!! SO. Here I am."

I sighed, knowing his reasons and lowered my head. I actually overreacted. He pulled up my chin to connect our eyes.

"Are you not happy to see me here? Have I offended you or something?" His eyes saddened while saying those words and I instantly felt guilty to drag down his mood, early in the morning.

"I am happy to see you here. I will always be happy to be near you. Don't ever doubt that. B-but..."

"But what?" I hesitated saying what I wanted to say but somehow I felt it to be the best idea for the time being.

"Can we keep our relation private for now? Can we not disclose it for the time being?"

"Why? Are you uncomfortable with me? Or you're embarrassed with...?"

"NO. No, not at all. I am not embarrassed Aarav. It's just that, this is my first ever relationship. And I want to give us time. I don't want people to know or to interfere between us. You are my super boss, or boss's boss or whatever... I don't want rumours or any negativity. I just want us for NOW." I looked up to him to see his reaction but I found a blank face. I felt guilty. Did I make a mistake? Did I end something which haven't even started properly. And the thoughts of it brought tears to my eyes. Aarav wiped out my tears with his thumb and cupped my face between his hands.

"Hey. Hey. Don't cry. Let's talk. Ok?"

"BUT we are already late."

"Work can wait. Get into the car, I'll make arrangements at the office first."

I nodded and slipped onto the passenger side of his car. I saw him dialling his phone through the windscreen and talking to whoever was on the other side. He looked so mischievous when he came to pick me up and now, he was all business like. His personality changed from one to another in just a click.

I looked at him and wondered, how a person can have so many different sides. Different sides and each side with different characteristics.

I was really happy to meet his soft side. A person who intimidated me at one point of time, was the one who made me feel safe today. He made my insecurities vanish into thin layer of air, magically.

Well, maybe that's why it's said that a coin has two sides and I was ecstatic to know about both.

I was happy. So so happy.