Mr. Kharoos
Words you should know the meaning of-
1. Bhai: brother
2. Kharoos: a person who is rude, snobbish and doesn't seem to care about others.
Aryaman was mesmerized upon seeing Mohini draped in a beautiful Red saree that had embroidered boarder. Mere sight of her was breath-taking and the fact that they were getting engaged was just like daydream to him. He had no words to describe his feelings. After performing all the rituals it was the time for ring exchanging. Taking a deep breath he slid the diamond ring in her ring finger. All the guests cheered and clapped.
He then extended his hand and she was just going to put a ring on finger when someone yelled from the other side of the hall - "STOP IT." the setting seemed fit for a Bollywood movie's scene. you know, the one where the bride and groom are on the altar - some songs are being played in the background- and then the entry of the villain.
Everyone went silent and turned to look at the owner of the voice. The man was eying Mohini as if he got hold of his possession after a long time.
Aryaman was burning with rage. He was furious. Who had the audacity to interrupt his engagement ceremony.
Least bothered by the questioning looks on people's faces the person looked towards Mohini and said- " Mohini, look I am sorry. I am sorry for what I did. Please forgive me and come with me. You can't get engaged to someone else. You cant do this to me." even if he was saying sorry he stance didn't look apologetic at all.
" Who the hell are you?" asked Aryaman. He clenched his fists to contain his anger.
And then he was drowning, everyone else was drowning. The complete place was full of water.
"Bhai wake up...wake up" He heard Aarini shouting. "Come on or you will be late for work. Then don't you dare say that I didn't wake you up."
It was just a dream. Relax. He said to himself.
His clothes were drenched and so were his hair. And then he spotted an empty tumbler in his younger sister's hand. Gosh... she splashed water on his face to wake him up.
Thankfully there aren't many 'auspicious occasions' when she has to wake him because he is an early riser and on the top of it he don't live with his parents. But since the day he told his family about agreeing to marry Mohini, that is two days before, his mother asked him to live at their place for some days. Well he really didn't bother to ask why they wanted him stay with them. After all he was enjoying the delicacies made by his mom and hell yes, it felt so good to be around ones family.
After doing his morning routine and taking a shower he walked downstairs to the breakfast bar. While having breakfast, his mom spoke-
"So have you contacted her."
By 'her' she meant Mohini. "No I haven't."
His father joined their conversation saying " you should spend some time with her..."
"and get to know about each other's likes and dislikes. It will help to form a bond between you people." Added mom. While he just kept munching on his sandwich.
"Bhai don't tell me that you go all shy type in front of her or let me guess, are you afraid of her? Man up dude! and if you can't then don't worry your little sister here can help you." Teased Aarini. Before he could retort back, his mom started again. "You take her out somewhere today. Go for shopping or do what people your age nowadays do."
Nodding to what mom said, dad added- " when with her, don't act like a emotionless brat that you are. Take good care of her."
"Guys stop it. You haven't even met her and started taking her side. do you even consider me as your blood. Fine, I will go meet her today. End of the discussion. Now, I have work to do."
It was not like he didn't want to meet her. In fact these two days he has been thinking about her all the time. Wondering what she might be doing at the moment he even zoned out during an important meeting yesterday. God bless Laila she managed to keep him out of trouble by answering the questions of the clients. It was very first time he got distracted while working. He officially was going crazy. Someone give me the address of mental asylum I need to send him there.
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"Come on, Don't be such a party pooper. The business tycoon of travel industry doesn't want to go on a tour, what an irony." said Neel, Aryaman's best friend trying to convince him to go for vacation with his friends. Guess Neel didn't know anything about his new found interest in a certain somebody. Whereas Aryaman was fully aware that if he goes on a vacation then he won't be able to spend time with Mohini.
"Ever heard of 'drug dealer never consumes' . I said no and that is final. If you guys wanna go, just go without m.." he was cut off mid sentence by a knock on the door. It was Laila, Aryaman's secretary.
"Come in" he said aiming an evil smirk at Neel. He was blushing hard. Yeah you read it right Neel was blushing. Most girls droll over this charming rich man sitting in front of him but the girl he fell for doesn't even give him a second glance. Poor kid. Tsk...tsk...tsk. What a waste of such good looks and such an amiable personality.
"Sir, I have arranged your meeting with the C.O.O. of Bronson Corps at 3 o'clock today instead of 2. Is it fine?"
"No problem."
"Wait, what? What have you got to do with Bronson Corps? I mean they are the steel manufacturer, right? " asked Neel confused. He was a complete copy of Seamus, always prone to funny accidents, and bit like Neville Longbottom yet he managed to carry some grey matter in his skull. We need to give him that.
Aryaman didn't want him to know about Mohini this early so he did what was the best thing at the moment.
"None of your business. And you may take your leave if you have nothing else than the tour thing." because he knew if Neel stayed a minute longer he would someway or other get to know about Mohini.
"Fine. Don't tell me. I will deal with you and your business later. Goodbye." Saying so he left the office not wanting to get insulted in front of his oh-so-dear crush.
"Laila, what do most girls generally like as a gift?"
"Well sir, if you are talking about Mohini specifically then you better not give her the extravagant things. Instead a simple bouquet will make her happy. She always find beauty in simplicity."
How come I never knew about Mohini yet Laila knows even about her preferences ? I need to look into the matter later. For now I will just go see her. I hope everything goes well.
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He and Laila went to her company, to be more precise the company she works in. After being greeted by the reception lady, no scratch that, after Aryaman being eye raped by reception lady Laila asked for the floor of Mohini's office. He always got annoyed whenever girls around him did that but today he didn't give the reception lady a damn as he was sailing in his imaginary world.
" Sir I need to use the washroom. If you don't mind going to Miss. Patidar alone. I would join you in a minute or so." She wasn't aware why he he was here to meet her. The change in his behaviour these days also was intriguing to her hence, she decided to come along in case he again plans to ruin something important just like the meeting yesterday.
On the other hand he was super excited to see her, talk to her, spend time with her.
*knock knock*
She said "come in" without even looking at the person who entered. Her full concentration was on the file that she was reading. Her office seemed lively by the way she decorated it. The thing that caught his attention pots shaped like king and Queen near windowsill. She isn't just beauty with brains, she also has nice taste.
"Hii" He said as he walked in.
"Hy Aryaman. Good to see you here" she finally looked at him then put the files aside. He gave her the bouquet that he had gotten for her.
"Thanks... these flowers are beautiful." she said with a smile. Her smile reached to her eyes. Her eyes were glittering with happiness. Seems like Laila was right. It did make her happy. Someone getting happy with such simple gesture would surely be as innocent as a child and her heart would be made of gold.
"I am supposed to meet the CEO of Globetrotter then we can go somewhere. What do you think?"
Holy freaking mother of hell.
Is this girl crazy?
Is she on some kind of drugs? Don't tell me she took weed in the morning.
I am standing in right front of her and she says that she will meet the CEO. does she even know anything, just anything about me.
*knock knock*
"Laila jaan, long time no see." Said Mohini walking with arms open towards Laila who was now standing towards the door.
"Oh I missed you too" giggled Laila as she hugged Mohini.
"I guess Mr. Kharoos is giving you hard time." Chuckled Mohini. Laila turned to look at Aryaman with fear written all across her face. But Mohini didn't notice it. She was still living in her own bubble not knowing that the person whom she referred as Mr. Kharoos was in the room. Am I really snobbish and rude? He questioned himself. Anyways he wasn't planning to burst her bubble so he gestured Laila to go with the flow.
"Ohh yes. Um...he is making me work overtime. Never allows to take unnecessary leaves. Oh I suddenly recalled that I have something to do. See ya later. It was nice meeting you." she blurted in one go. When she reached to the door Mohini spoke with a grin- "If you want I can make do without Nina for rest of the day."
"Really?" Laila looked excited. it was getting harder to spend time with her girlfriend because both of them had lots of work to do. so i would really be generous of Mohini to give her some time with Nina. But her smile turned upside down with Mohini's reply.
"Yeah... I can let her leave with you but I am not sure if Mr. Kharoos is gonna allow you."
"I give you my permission." He said finally. But the main question was who the hell is Nina and why would Laila and Nina spend time together?
"How does your permission even matter?" Mohini asked him. God this girl literally is highhhhh.
"He is my boss Mohini."
"Do you mean Aryaman is the one and only Mr. Kharoos? But you are heir to Nanda enterprises right?" She asked him.
"I am."
"So you own both Globetrotter and Nanda enterprises, like for real?"
"Yes." Laila answered and he nodded in agreement.
Colour drained from her face. And the very next second her checks flustered crimson due to embarrassment. Mohini wanted to disappear in the air or dig a hole and stay there for rest of her life.