Love and Respect

Chap 16 - Scene at Office

Mohit's POV:

My reaction was "Wh... what?" as soon as I heard Rudra sir saying "Now!"

I had served as Mr Rudra Oberoi's assistant for many years and felt I knew him well. However, I suddenly discovered that I didn't know him at all.

For instance, I didn't understand why Rudra Sir was out of control when Khan Event Company was mentioned.

Or... was it because of his wife?

Despite the confusion in my mind, I immediately arranged the car and went to Khan Event Company with Sir. After all, I was a professional assistant.

"Bullshit! Redo it!" Rudra yelled.

"Sir.... Sir?" I frowned as I finally realized he was using his power. But for what? and that made me confused.  

Rudra cast a cold glance at me, and I latter closed my mouth and lowered my head.

Mr. Khan's POV

"Mr. Oberoi, don't worry. I will supervise the plan and it will be satisfactory, " I said, smiling slyly.

But then Rudra suddenly stopped walking.

"Mr. ... Mr. Oberoi, what's the matter?" I didn't hear what Sara had said because I fell behind. When I saw Rudra staring at Sara without winking, I was surprised.

'Hasn't he selected Hetal already? Why is he interested in Sara now?

I beckoned Sara forward. Sara went up to him with grace and said shyly, "Mr. Oberoi..."

Even her voice had a captivating lure.

"Mr. Oberoi, this is another planner of our company. Her name is Sara, " I introduced Sara smilingly as I pulled Sara towards him.

Sara pretended to fall, expecting Rudra would hold her. Her wish didn't come true. Rudra moved away and Sara almost tumbled forward.

"Mr. Oberoi..." Sara grumbled as she stared at Rudra.

"Mr. Oberoi, Miss Mehra is not qualified for the plan. She made such a huge mistake. I can take over this plan if you trust me with it. I will give you a satisfactory plan, " Sara gave Rudra her firm and solemn promise.

Rudra glanced at Sara indifferently and jeered, "Are you qualified?"

"Mr. Oberoi, Sara is one of the best planners. She ..." but was cut off in mid sentence by Rudra. 

I held a grudge against Hetal because she planned a conference instead of a wine party against my will. I thought, 'Rudra too suspects Hetal's ability now. It gives me a good chance to replace Hetal with others.

Compared to Hetal, Sara is way more meek and mild. All these years Hetal has made tremendous progress, which has made it difficult for me to affront her. But this event would let me cut her down to size.'

Rudra interrupted me before I finished, "Mr. Khan, when did you allow any random guy in your company to make plans?"

"What... What?" I was lost for words 

"I warn you today, Miss Mehra is to handle everything about the plan for the Oberoi Company. Stop bad-mouthing her. Anyone who says anything against her will have nothing but regrets, " Rudra commanded as he ran his eyes over Sara who was quivering with fear.

Sara and me, both realized Rudra was here to support Hetal.

"When the plan is finished, ask Miss Mehra to send it to my company, " Rudra ended the conversation and left and Mohit his assistance followed him.

Rudra's POV

'I have come here twice for this small plan. I should rather behave like a real CEO and stop coming here again and again. 'My cute wifey'  should know I am not good-tempered.'

After going back to the office I got busy with my work. It's time to go home, I realized that as my staff started leaving.

I drive to Mittali's office. I saw people coming out, but she was nowhere seen. So I called her up.

I inquired straightly, "It's so late. Why are you still working?" as I knew she will be busy at work. 

She replied, "I have something to do. I will come back a little late."

"No!" I wasn't going to take a "No!" from her. "You have five minutes to pack up. I'll wait for you outside the building of your company. Let's go home so that you can cook dinner for me." I became a fan of her cooked food.

I started staring at the entrance of the Khan Company happily with a smile  on my face. I saw her coming out in a short time.

"Let's go to the new street market first, " Mittali suggested as she got on the car and fastened her seat belt.

"Why are we going to the market?" I asked in confusion 

She said, "she wanted to buy vegetables", I accomplished her. In the market, suddenly she turned and asked what I want to eat, as I wasn't particular about food I said, "You can buy whatever you like."  I only wanted to spend some more time with her.

Hetal's POV

I worked for quite a while. I thought, 'Rudra is a real fault-finder. But I have no choice because he is my client.' I could do nothing but work on the plan again.

My thoughts were interrupted by a call.

It was from Rudra asking what are you doing in the office come out and let's go home you have to cook dinner for me.

I looked up through the window and found out that nearly everyone at the office had already left.

"Don't we have servants?" I frowned, complaining. But Rudra had already hung up,

As soon as I sat in the car I told him, "Let's go to the new street market first,

As usual, Rudra being himself asked a question, "why are we going to the market?"

"Didn't you say you want me to cook you dinner? I can't cook because there are no vegetables at home." 

The market alley wasn't wide enough to accommodate a car. So Rudra stopped his car at the market entrance and walked in with me.

He walked a step behind me to block out the crowd and protected me with one of his arm staying a few inches beside my waist.

"What do you want for dinner?" I suddenly turned my head to Rudra. His gentle protectiveness deeply touched me.

For the first time in my life, someone had treated me so well.

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