Chapter 35: "Where is she?",

"What are you daydreaming?", Anan spoke as she saw Aditi deeply thinking without eating her breakfast.

"huh?",

"I asked, what on the earth made you think so much other than me?", He questioned her again.

"Hmm...I have to meet that CEO of Music works today, I've been avoiding him all this while for several reasons, so I'm just thinking of a reason to reject his lunch invitation.", She spoke as she sipped her milk.

"You want me to deal with him?", He spoke as he wiped the milk on her lips.

"No, I think I know how to deal with it.", She spoke as she held his hand.

"You sure?", He spoke again.

"Hmm.", She nodded, he didn't speak much but he had his thoughts in his mind.

FOR YOU.

Karan entered the office as he opened the file on his desk, he found a number. Knowing that Drake has got the number, he pulled his phone out and dialed a number.

"Hello.", A mature deepened voice came through the phone.

"Who are you?", Karan furrowed his brows as he questioned.

"Phone was from you, how dumb are you to ask that question. Are you randomly typing the numbers and then got through this number or what ?", other side questioned.

"Mister, I being considerate and maintaining my manners doesn't mean I don't know how to throw insults, anyways is this Ms. Wendy number ?", Karan spoke.

"It is.", The voice spoke.

"Where is she?", Karan questioned.

"In the washroom, Bathing.", The other side answered.

"Who are you then?", Karan's voice deepened, for some reason his entire body felt stiff.

"Me, The one who showered before her.", The voice spoke.

Karan didn't know why he hung up the phone immediately.

Sunny looked at the number that just hung up.

"What a great day, to start with a horrible conversation.", Sunny sighed and walked into the study to pack his bag.

Drake entered the room, but as soon as he saw his boss sitting there with darkened eyes, he wondered what kind of day he was going to have today.

"Boss...", his voice was shivering.

"Drake, Do whatever you can but fix another meeting with MS. Wendy.", He demanded.

"Yes, boss.",

"Ask all executives to come to the meeting room, today I'm gonna go through all the files that are pending.", his voice carried a demeanor that brought chills to Drake.

"All the files, that would take forever.", Drake couldn't help but speak the situation out.

"Then wanna take some rest? How about I fire you?", Karan's chilling voice came through.

"No Boss, Sorry for the slip of the tongue. I'll notify the executives immediately.",

Karan leaned back on the chair, all he could think of was the phone call.

'Me, The person who showered before her' his heartfelt a slight bit of irritation.

He couldn't help but open his eyes and started to go through the contacts again.

The moment he was about to hit the call button the man's voice resounded, he smashed his phone to the ground.

Drake who heard the sound wondered the hell he is about to go through. He sighed and walked towards the elevator to notify the executives about the meeting.

MEDIA SCORE.

"Manager, Are you sure? You really wanna meet him? Don't you remember how he harassed you? Why are taking risks? If not for the call I made you that day, do you think he would have let go of you?", Sandy started to question without a gap.

"I know but what other option do I have? Just because he isn't professional doesn't mean I have to act the same way. I know it's hard but for this agreement, I have no other choice.", She spoke.

"Manager, Why are you so foolish? That guy was patiently waiting for this day, now that you are team HOPE, why are you still going to the tiger's den?", Sandy didn't get it.

"I was once in charge of that deal, I can't ignore it.", She spoke as a matter of her ethics.

"Okay then, I and Jai will be your armors and help you so that he can't even touch your hair strand.", she spoke.

"Yes Manager, we will protect you.", Jai spoke.

"Haha, it isn't as complicated as you make it is. Don't worry, Thank you for always being there for me.", Aditi spoke out.

"Lady boss, it is our duty.", Sandy spoke.

The trio broke into a laugh.

Jai walked towards aside as he pulled his phone slowly and texted a message. After he's done sending he joined both girls as if nothing happened.

The trio started to the location of the meeting.

THE XXX CAFE.

"Manager, Why is this café full of flowers?", Sandy questioned as she saw the café covered in a pool of flowers.

"I came here with you.", Aditi stated as a matter of the fact.

The trio walked in.

At the corner table, they saw a young man sitting with a laptop in front as he worked with all seriousness.

It was a sight to see, his charming face made the scenery look more beautiful.

Aditi walked towards the table.

"Hello Mr. Viraj.", Aditi extended her hand.

He saw the woman before her as he willingly extended his hand and wished her.

"Long time no see, Ms.Aditi.", he remarked.

"It is an honor. You seem to be busy, then I won't take your time anymore. Let's start with the meeting.", She spoke as she sat opposite him.

"No hurry, the work isn't as important as much as you are.", He spoke.

She just smiled as she avoided his comment.

"This is the contract, please let me know if you have any problem with the terms.", She spoke as she placed the contract before him.

"Keep the contract aside, How about a cup of coffee? Waiter.", He called the ignoring her answer.

"Yes Sir. Your order please.", The waiter quickly walked towards them and spoke.

"Water will do.", She spoke as she smiled.

"Ms.Aditi seems to save money for me, you don't have to stand on ceremony be free to order anything you want.", He spoke as he glanced at her.

Sandy couldn't stand seeing her Manager being uncomfortable.

"Mr.Viraj, Can we also order whatever we want?", She questioned him.

"Feel free to.", Viraj smiled

"Then I won't stand on ceremony, waiter take my order,....", Sandy started to order her list, the list only stopped after ordering all their premium sets. The waiter widened his mouth seeing the cunning lady in front of him.

Aditi couldn't help but smile seeing her little assistant actions to protect her.

Viraj who saw her smiling face couldn't help but take a few glances of her again. The food started to come as Sandy started to dig in. Aditi smiled seeing her assistant's childish side.

"Aditi, Why?", He spoke after some thought.

"I don't understand your words Mr.Viraj.", Aditi replied.

"Don't act dumb Aditi. It's been more than a year, All I could get from you is the rejection. What is that I can't give you ?", He spoke with all seriousness.

"Mr.Viraj, We aren't meant to be.", She spoke after taking a sip of her water.

"and You are not my type.", She continued.

"Then tell me your type, I'll try to become one.", He spoke even after the rejection.

"You can never become him.", Her voice broke his last bit of hope.

"You...you have someone?", he voiced out his though even when he's feeling a pain in his heart.

"Yes, I do.", She spoke.

"Aditi, give me a chance, I'll prove he's not worthy of you. No matter who he is, I promise I can be better than him.", He spoke.

"Mr.Viraj, Mind your words. He's my husband and someone like you don't have any right to judge him or my relationship with him.", Her words hit his heart like arrows.

"You are married?", He couldn't believe it. It was a huge blow for him.

"I am and I hope you'll stay out of my sight from now on.", She spoke as she stood up to leave.

But when Viraj pulled her hand a Man quickly walked towards them a gave a kick which made Viraj fell back on the chair.

Seeing that Viraj's assistant quickly walked towards Viraj to check on him.

"How dare you, A little assistant like you to do such a thing? Are you not afraid of getting sued?", The assistant spoke as he saw Jai who was shielding Aditi.

" Sue me then. I don't care about such matters.", Jai spoke in a cold demeanor unlike himself.

Aditi was still in shock, Sandy also stopped eating as she stared at the man who just turned into someone she never knew.

The Café door opened. Everyone turned their heads as they heard the sounds.

Jai quickly bowed as he greeted.

"Boss.",

Author's special:

Author: "Why her?"

Viraj: "Do I need to have an answer for that?"

Author: "There are so many in this world, yet why only her?"

Viraj: "She gives me a feeling that makes me want to protect her."

Author: "Can't you give up?"

Viraj: "I tried but I think I can't."

Author: "What if the cost is your life?"

Viraj: "It's worth it if it's her."

Author: "but she doesn't seem to have the same feelings for you?"

Viraj: "Then giving my best is the only option I'm left with."

The author nods as the interview came to an end.