Love deserves a second chance 2

Claire asked with confusion "I didn't get you Boss ?" and Mr. Malhotra was uncomfortable but said looking at the floor "I want to say something important to you and it has been on my mind for a long time now".

Claire understood that it's not something about professional thing, he was trying to say talk personal things and it's very new to them. She was very surprised and wanted to hear but a part of her was afraid for reasons unknown to her.

She calmed herself down and asked "Why are you so uncomfortable sir ? You can say anything to me."

Mr. Malhotra sighed and said "It's... ....., well I just wanted you to meet a good guy and have a happy married life. It's not something I can advise or meddle myself with but.."

He continued after a moment of thought "But when someone suddenly told me today he likes you, I was a bit shocked and tobe exact right now I am bit afraid".

She looked confused and asked "What are you saying sir ?" and he was so nervous and was almost stuttering. He couldn't form the right sentences and said what came to his mind "I am not.... uhhhmmm,...Okay Don't think I am saying all this because of Rick, No I am just truly concerned about you. But you should give it a more serious thought".

Claire was dumb founded for a moment. She never thought Mr. Malhotra would say all those things to her. She was happy that he spoke his heart and was concerned about her.

She always thought he never cared about her but seeing him thinking so much about her gave some relief to her. She was lonely all that time and felt something empty in her heart and now that loneliness was gone from her heart.

Just then they saw Jason walking towards them and Mr. Malhotra said "You should think about it" and she said with a smile "I am not ready for it yet but I will see him sir".

Jason came and placed the tray with cups on the table and asked while handing the cup with Americano to her "What are you guys talking about so seriously ?"

Mr. Malhotra said "We were just talking about business and I was telling her about you too".

Jason asked them but his look was fixed on Claire "Are you guys free tonight?". Claire asked her boss "We don't have any prior engagements. Do we sir ?"

Mr. Malhotra thought for a moment and said "No, I just want to have an early sleep tonight, I am tired and I will go straight to the hotel. You can have an off day too and go for some shopping".

Jason said "Come on, we will go out tonight" but he looked at Mr. Malhotra pleading with his eyes "Don't come".

Mr. Malhotra said "No you guys can go if you want" and he looked at Claire and she nodded "I am free".

Jason said "It's perfect, then let's go for dinner." and she nodded again. Jason said "I will pick you up at six in the evening" and she nodded again.

Just then Mr. Malhotra got a phone call and said to Claire "It's nanny". He then answered the call and said to the woman infront of him after listening on the phone "Your phone must be on silent mode. They have been calling you for a while now. Rick wants to talk to you".

She was checking her phone when Mr. Malhotra spoke to Rick. Mr. Malhotra said "Didn't your brothers come to visit you today, ohh did they say they will come tomorrow?" and he said "Abhi brother must be in his school. They will come atleast he will be there tonight. I will call him and send him okay. Now be a good boy and come on talk to your mom".

Jason looker at them and he was surprised. The way Mr. Malhotra spoke was very gentle and woth patience. One can say he was talking to a kid and in fact convincing that little guy and it seemed unusual to him.

He passed the phone to Claire and Jason was stunned when he heard the word "Mom". He just looked at them and Claire spoke on phone "Rick baby, Are you alone ?"

"Ohh you miss mom, Mom misses you so much. I will be back in two days. Don't bother your elder brother and be a good bye."

"Love you too baby".

She handed over the phone and soon Mr. Malhotra made a call and said as soon as the the call was answered "Abhi beta, Rick was at home alone. He called Clair and was asking for her. He wants to see you. Will you go there for a night".

And a moment he said "Ohh, Ok thank you beta". He then hung up the call and said to Claire "Abhi have a class but he will go straight to Rick after it. Don't worry".

Claire said "Thank you boss". Mr. Malhotra said "I have to meet a client. You can go rest for some time" and Claire said "No boss. I will come with you".

Jason was still in shock but he thought to himself "This girl sure is interesting. But mom...she is too young. Okay let's not think about that anymore. Jass just think about dinner tonight."

Mr. Malhotra nodded and stood up. He said to Jason "Don't bother her more Jason and make sure to drop her off at the hotel."

Jason nodded and both Mr. Malhotra and his secretary left the place. The man whi stood behind them thought "This is interesting. Rick... who are you ?"