DARK SOUL'S: The Story You Started

ISHITA:PRESENT DAY

My throat has gone dry and I need water. I looked at the glass filled with water, placed in front of me. I was struggling to think of taking it or not. And as if he could read my mind he took off the glass from the desk and handed over to me.
"Thank you," I mumbled and gulped the water down from my throat, without any second thought. It feels really good!
"Welcome, Ishita!  Are you settled in your apartment? I wish it is good and near from here"  He said rubbing his chin. Is he prompting me for being late?
"Yes, the apartment is very beautiful, and quite frankly you don't have to give me that much-furnished apartment with all facilities, You know I don’t need those things. And yes it’s awfully close from here. I am sorry for being late today because I was..”
He cut me off
"Nervous" He laughs. I smiled and nodded, "Can tell, and you don't need to be sorry. I could see that you are nervous and I know how talented you are" He continued. I flushed again " And you deserved that apartment. I know you are in New York for the first time and as per my experience, anyone would have been flying on the sky with this thing, but you seem so casual like you are always here and there" He said with the confusion.
" Thank you, sir"
As always I avoid all those questions and other things.
New place, new peoples or new friends it’s not my cup of tea, But it also doesn't affect me...Yeah, maybe a little but I can manage that.
My thoughts were interrupted by the intercom ring and Mr. Nicole's replied to send him in on that.
Minutes later there is knock on the door and Mr. Nicole's stood to greet someone who is standing behind me.
"Dad! It’s great to see you...do you have any idea how much I missed you," Someone said from behind, in a husky voice.
Dad...Okay, It clicked me. It means he is Mr. Nicole's son.
"It's great to see you too son. How's your project, I heard those new compartment magazines coming out"
" Oh, I will tell you about that at dinner"...Seconds passed by silence.
" You seem busy," He said, I froze in my place.
" Oh Yes! She is here, Finally! You know it takes me in everything to convince her" I could sense some relaxation in Mr. Nicole's voice.
And now I can feel the heaviness in the air.
      "Ishita" Mr. Nicole's called my name but it didn't reach my brain, I can not express the things I am feeling right now.
I stand up so slowly that I couldn't even feel my own actions. Why the heck I am acting this way?

    "Yes sir," I said nearly whispering
When I turned around, I wished I could undo my decision.
I have never felt this way before.
I don't even know what I am feeling. There are so many things going through my head at once.
The moment I turned around I was greeted by the most piercing violet-blue glistering eyes I have ever seen. With sharp features and dominant posture, Is he a model or something?
Oh God, what is wrong with me? I mentally slapped myself.
I am in front of my boss, Mr. Nicole's and this is his son, and technically he is my boss too.  I reminded myself.
       "Ethan, She is Ishita, my senior consultant, and our project head from now," Mr. Nicole's said.
Ethan !! Oh, it’s his name...Wait!! What did he just say? The realization hit me, and my eyes jerked up.
Mr. Nicole laughs at my expression.

      "Were you assuming, I will reconsider you for this post and you are here for the interview, I am pretty sure about my decision after your two hours of project explanation and lecture sort of" Mr. Nicole's teased.
I bite my tongue to keep from smiling. Ohh! I know it’s not insulting anyway.
      "Well, this is my son Ethan! he is also the part of this project team" He announces.
      Whhhaatt?? Is he part of the team??? Really, Oh God, why I can't even look up at him?
"Um hi," He extends his hand formally to shake with mine.
I stare at his hand like some stupid girl who has no sense at all.
What it looks like forever, I extend my hand and gave him a quick handshake, His grip was hard but soft enough to recognize me where I am.
“Hi, ” This was all I could manage to say, in my calm and collective voice and dropped my hand.
Whatever the hell is wrong with me. I know I can sort it out later.
" Dad...I will meet you at dinner,  finish your meeting and I will be waiting for you at home" Ethan... Correction in my mind...Mr. Ethan said.
"Yeah son looking forward"
They hugged each other, my heart clenched. I couldn’t possibly look at them.
" See you, Ms. Ishita" Ethan. What the!!...Mr. Ethan said.
I didn’t say anything, there is a lump in my throat and I know if I will say something or anything. I will start tearing myself up. I can't do that, not here anyway.
I smiled, nod, and turn around at my seat. It is that simple? Isn’t it?