His Hush Hush Girl

Chapter 16

Viren Khanna

I don't know why I behaved like a dimwit to her. I accept it was embarrassing for both of us to be in that kind of situation. But how can she ignore me like a plague?

On top of that, the meeting which Daksh attended didn't favor our way. It seems the company that supplies us raw material didn't agree to our terms and conditions.

I was already angered by the fact that Ms.Arora was avoiding me and this news totally blew me up. I just vented my anger on her. I know it's not civil to do like this, but I couldn't help.

'It'll be best if you act with her the same way, you act to others. It won't create any trouble to her and also to you', my mind reasoned, I just agreed to it.

Since it was Sunday afternoon, I was in my home watching Money heist. My grandparents have gone to some relatives' home, whilst Preeti was doing her project in her room. I saw my mobile was ringing. It was Daksh. 

"Bro I'll be there in 10. Just have something to feed my tummy. It's actually growling", saying this he hung up on me. This guy. Already I'm pissed off, and he's pissing me off more.

I called Preeti and asked her to make something so that Daksh can have. She made a simple poha and left to continue her project.

Even though I know to make food, I didn't really have a mood to make. Since Daksh and I had to live alone in the US to pursue our MBA, I learned cooking to prevent ourselves from starving. 

The doorbell of the house rang, indicating that Daksh has arrived. I opened the front door for him, on seeing me he immediately jumped on me and hugged me.

"Vee, I missed you so much". I just hugged back.

"Come let's go inside", I told him.

"Viren? What happened? why are you sounding dull?", Daksh asked me in a concerned tone.

"Nothing just business and stuff", I replied to him. He just nodded and didn't question me back. Getting his trolley, he came inside and made himself comfortable on the couch.

I went inside the kitchen to bring the poha, Preeti made for him. I gave it to him and sat on the opposite single seater couch.

"So they don't agree to our terms and conditions I see," I asked him.

"Yeah, Vee. That company is such a pain in the ass. Even though their partner company is ready to accept the conditions, this company is not agreeing. I just had to hold myself back from punching the man's face.", he replied and I nodded my head. After a few minutes of silence, I asked him.

"Who's the partner company? If they don't have any problem, why don't we make a deal with them?" I questioned him.

"The company's name is DK&Co. I gave them an offer. They said they'll discuss with other heads and give us a call if they accept it. They are actually more respected in Delhi and in other places too. Damn Why didn't we go to them beforehand itself?", he replied.

"I think they're hesitating since the amount we're investing is less. Let's give them twice the amount we are about to provide. Then they'll surely agree I guess." , I reasoned out.

Daksh was about to speak when a call interrupted him.

"Hello...Yes, This is Mr.Daksh Chopra speaking....hmm..Yeah...Really...Okay. Sure, Sure.  We'll surely meet on Tuesday." saying this he cut the call.

"What happened?" I questioned him.

"DK&Co agreed to provide raw materials for us. They'll be coming to  Mumbai it seems, for the wedding shopping of their daughter. They said we'll have a meeting on Tuesday to work on the contract and upcoming deals that we'll deal with them. So it's settled. I think we can close the contract with the other company. I guess. " Daksh said to me, and  I agreed with him.

"You know the DK&Co. have a very big clothing line in Delhi. Almost in most parts of India. They sell in a way that all kinds of people can purchase. From poor to richer. It's something we should learn from them.", he said. 

"Really. Hey, it's the Arora Family's right. I mean it was started by Kedar Arora and Dheeraj Singh, right? I have seen their family members just once that too not properly, in the award functions and none else. ", I replied.

"Yeah, The children of Arora family, I meant the Grandchildren of Kedar Arora and Dheeraj Singh has never been known to the outer world. It's like they're keeping them in secret. Just like us" he told and I nodded my head. 

Just then my mobile popped a notification. I opened and saw it was an email from Ms.Arora. Impressive. Just then seeing a message from my PA, I have to inform Daksh about his PA too.

"Hey, Daksh I have appointed a PA for you.", I told him.

"Why the hell would you appoint a PA for me?", he snapped at me.

"Because you don't do any work, whilst I have to do my work along with yours. To reduce the burden on me I appointed a PA for you. End of discussion. Now continue eating.", this time I snapped at him. He just huffed in response and continued eating.

My grandparents reached home in the evening. As soon as Dadu saw Daksh, he literally shouted.

"Daaaakshhh".

 All of them actually jumped in their place. They continued chatting and Daksh told him about the change in suppliers. Dadu agreed to our deal. And dadu like a kid complained to Daksh how I denied him from coming to the office. 

"Don't worry buddy. Since I'm here now, from tomorrow you'll accompany us to the office. I think he's hiding something from us, I guess".

 On hearing this I choked on the water I was drinking. Immediately Dadi came and patted my back to calm me down and scolded Daksh and dadu. They continued to whisper among themselves while eyeing him. They even acted like we're having a watch on you.  I just rolled my eyes and continued to eat. And retired to sleep.

Monday came so soon as I expected. I completed having my breakfast when I saw Daksh and Dadu totally dressed up and waiting for me to come. I motioned them to follow me.

I ignited my car and started driving. This time they were lip-syncing 'Way back when - By the coast'. I just smiled at them. Without them, my life would be without any fun. We reached our office. I reached my cabin, and they both headed towards their cabin. 

Within 10 minutes, Dadu and Daksh were in my office again. They both sat on the chairs before me. I called Ms. Arora to get my doppio and asked her to send Ms. Nila to my cabin.  Dadu was about to speak when a knock cut him off. Thank God, else he'll start his rambling in the morning itself. After I commanded 'come in', Ms.Nila walked in. 

" Daksh meet your PA, Ms.Nila. and Ms.Nila this is your Boss Mr.Daksh Chopra.", I introduced them to each other. Nila greeted him in a formal manner, but Daksh? , he was just standing frozen. I eyed Dadu to bring him back to reality. Dadu nudged him, then only he came back. He too greeted her. Then Dadu and Daksh were asking Nila something. But he kept looking at her. 

'Oh..so someone is whipped, at first sight, I guess'. 

'Look who's talking', my subconscious sounded. 

'Not now',  I thought to myself.

My thoughts were broken by another knock on the door. I was looking at the files in front of me, and replied 'Come in'. I was so engrossed in the files that I failed to notice that Daksh and dadu went on silent mode. I looked up from my file and saw the shocked faces of those two and they were standing too. 

'Who is that person, who made them silent?'  I think about who it could be I was getting up from my chair, when immediately the bulb in my mind lit. I saw both Dadu and Daksh looking at me, with a smirk. All I could mutter was,

'SHIT'

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