Decent Girl
Numerous girls approached Viren after hearing about the contract, but they were good for one-night stands or for hanging around or spending some time. For some he felt were gold diggers. None of them were the type of girls you would like to meet your parents. Viren was getting fed up but he couldn't do anything. After all, it was his idea. Whenever he thinks of withdrawing, he reminisces about the draft of his father's will, which was shown to him by Viraj. His day started as usual. The buzzer of his intercom distracted his attention.
“What is it, Priya”
“Sir, I got a call from reception that a girl wants to meet you.”
“You know I’m very busy right now. Can't you just send her off? Please Priya only this time.”
“Sir I tried to persuade her but she is adamant to meet you.”
“Ok send her. Please accompany her, sometimes these girls are so disgusting that would shed off their clothes, if I just give a nod”
Suppressing her chuckles she agreed to accompany the girl. In the past few days, Viren and Priya became a little friendly, not the best-of-friends types but comfortable in each other's presence. The girl's name was Riya Arora. Priya accompanied her to Viren's cabin. Viren was so engrossed in his work that he didn't realize their presence
"Excuse me, sir, Miss Riya is here."
One look at her, he wanted to nauseate. She was like those high society butterflies. A mid-thigh tight skirt that would rip if one bends, paired with an almost transparent white shirt, showing the curves of her bra was what she was wearing. The top three buttons were open showing her cleavage. Smoky cat-like eyes and glittery red-colored lipstick complete her look. Not to forget her high feelings. The moment she saw Viren's eyes on her, she extended her hand for a handshake.
"Hello, Mr. Viren, nice to finally meet you."
"Hello, Riya".
Riya moved towards Viren and kept one hand on his chest and winked at him.
"Viren, won't you ask your PA to leave us alone".
"No, she won't go. She will remain here"
Not satisfied she moves ahead, swirls his chair, and sits on his lap. With a jerk, she pulls Viren's collar and tries to kiss but to her utter disappointment, he turns his head and the kiss lands on his cheeks instead. He pushes her so badly that she falls on the floor. Seeing the scene in front Priya tries to suppress her giggles, getting deadly glares from Viren. Riya extended her hand towards VIren to help her but Viren gestured Priya with his eyes to come forward. Riya did not take help from Priya and got up on her own.
Trying to make her voice sound seductive and battling her eyelashes, she spoke.
” Darling, why didn't you help me? How can you ask some low-grade employee to help your future wife? I wish to have a grand wedding. My wedding lehenga should be from Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s collection and .” she was blabbering without paying much attention to Viren. Viren was aghast at hearing her blabbering.
“Shut up and get lost. Who told you I'm ready to marry you? Bloody gold digger”
Riya was furious about hearing Viren's accusations. Her face was red in anger nose was flaring.
“Mr. Viren yes I'm a gold digger. Every girl fancies these things.No girl in the right mind would marry you. Which decent girl would marry and be thrown like a used tissue paper after a year.”
Hearing these things Viren couldn't control himself and slapped her hard. Her cheek was bruised.
“Get the hell out of here before I do something which I would regret”.
Stomping her foot she moves out banging the door behind her. Viren huffs.
" Priya, please get me a strong coffee"
After Priya's departure, he makes a call.
"Viraj, it is me. Can I come to your place in the evening"
"Come on buddy, you are always welcome. You sound in a foul mood. Is everything fine?"
"Yes, I will tell you when we will meet."
His father entered his office" Viren, I came to know of the little stunt that happened in your office, which I don't appreciate. Don't set a bad example for the employees. This is my last warning."
"Dad, I'm sorry this will not repeat".Viren replied embarrassingly.
“Is the presentation for the textiles project ready? They are coming tomorrow for the meeting”
“Just some final work is left. I will complete it and send it in an hour.”
After his father left, he started working on the project. This project was quite important for the company to get hold of the western market. Their industries for textile were only limited to India but if they impress the company personnel they will be able to finalize this project. This presentation would decide the future. Earlier everything was done on paper only. Viren was so engrossed in his work that the sudden ringing of the mobile startled him. Before he could attend to it, the ringing stopped. Since it was an unknown number he did not pay any heed. After sending the file to his dad, he got up as he had to meet Viraj.
He was welcomed by a giggling Anika who was strolling with Maya in her stroller. He picked her up and tickled her, she was laughing and playing with her.
“She likes you, Viren”. A voice came from behind. He turned to find Ankita there.
“She is such a cutie pie.” giving Anika back to Maya Viren spoke.
“She was comfortable around you”.
“You both will stand there and talk or would care to come inside” Viraj called from the door.
“Why don't we sit outside and talk? It is so pleasant out here” Ankita suggested.
“Your wish, my command, your highness”.Viraj bowed in front of Ankita.
They all laughed at his gesture. Viren then starts telling him all that has happened in the past few days in his office.
" I can't find a single decent girl to get married to."
"Come on Viren which decent girl would agree to your proposal? "
"I'm offering a luxurious life and funds to spend."
"Viren, why don't you understand a girl is not a commodity that you can purchase? "
"If you would have at least met one of them you wouldn't be saying this. They were ready to get in my pants if I permitted them a go."
"You didn't like any of them."
The ring of Viren's mobile disrupts their conversation.
" Hello, yes speaking.After some pause."What, I'm coming".
"Viren, what happened?"
He just ran towards his car followed by Viraj and Ankita. He quickly explained everything. Viraj took hold of his car and pleaded him to sit on the driver's side as Viren was in no condition to drive.