Meeting a friend

They reached the conference hall where everyone was waiting for them. Their fingers were entwined. They went to the dias. Viren asked Priya to sit and took hold of the Mic.

“Good Morning everyone. You all know of my engagement with Priya. I want you all to give her proper respect and will not bear any kind of bull shit against her. I repeat I will not tolerate anything against her. Mr Ravi, please come on the dias. Can you please elaborate on what you saw that day?”

“Sir, I didn't get what you were saying? Which day?”

“Very bad that you have told Miss Rose about it and you don't remember. Did you see us being intimate with each other or were we kissing passionately or maybe you saw us naked and making out, what did you see that day in my cabin? Tell it to the whole staff. Dammit, open your mouth." Viren shouted at the top of his voice.

“Sir I…...i.I'm sorry sir. Nothing like this ever happened in his office. I'm sorry.” Ravi was unable to look at the glaring eyes of Viren.

“I fire you, Miss Sunita and Miss Rose. Get your accounts settled.”

“Sir, please. We are sorry. It will not repeat in future.” All of them said unanimously.

Priya whispered something in his ears.

“Ok, I will not fire you but you all will be suspended for one week and your pay would be reduced by 10%. Is that clear? Meeting dispersed.”He inter wines their hands and moves out.

“Priya, come to my cabin”. In the cabin, Priya sits on the receiving end. " Do you have any plans for this evening?” When Priya denies he continues,” I want you to meet someone close to me . After the office you are coming with me. Inform mummyji about it .”

“I think it would be better if I go home, freshen up, inform ma and then go with you. Whom we are going to meet?”

“ That is a surprise. As for you getting freshen up, you can come here and freshen up, we can go after that.”

Priya knew it was of no use arguing with Viren so she agreed.

“Come in.'' He looked up to see “Priya you don't need to knock. This is your fiance’s office, you can barge in. Go in the room, there is a package, open it and freshen up.”

Priya opened the package and was aghast. There was an expensive hollow white lace midi. A pearl string with matching studs to go with it and white wedges to complete the look.

“Did you like it?”

“No, I didn't like it.” Viren’s face fell a little but he concealed it with a small smile."I love it.” This turned his smile into a huge grin.

“I can't take it. I mean I'm your wife on papers so no need for all this”

“First of all you will be my wife on papers but still you are my wife, therefore I don't need any reason to pamper my fiance. We are also friends and consider it a gift from one friend to another. Be fast and get ready, we are getting late.’

She did as he told her to do. She was looking like an angel in her dress. Viren’s breath hitched. He has never seen her in western clothes except for her office attire. Seeing him like this Priya asked,” I know this dress is not looking good on me.”

“Who said that, you are looking gorgeous.” Realising what he had said he composed himself.

On the contrary, Priya was blushing on hearing the compliment. She wished he would give this marriage a chance because she wants to.

Viren took her hand and they came out. An onlooker would think of them as a couple who are in love. Like a true gentleman, he opened the door for her and made her comfortable on the passenger side and himself sat on the driver's seat. They drove away.

The car kept on the same pace. Slowly they were moving out to a remote area of the city. Feeling a little bored, she switches on the radio. Her favourite song was playing and she started humming. Her voice was soothing.

"You have a beautiful voice. Why don't you sing a little loud? I want to hear you singing."

Conceding to his request she started singing. Dusk prevailed but they have not reached the destination yet.

"When will we reach? I'm tired of sitting."

"Just a few minutes more."

They halted in front of a high-end hotel. The building was massive. The architecture was breathtaking. There was a vertical garden adorning the sides of the building. The front was made with colourful stones and glasses. Awesome was a small word to describe. Viren gave the keys to the valet and hand in hand they went inside and reached the reception counter.

"Good evening sir, mam, how may I help you?"

"There is a reservation for three in the name of Mr Singh."

"Yes sir, let me take you." she winked

The receptionist was openly ogling Viren. She took them to their respective tables. Every head turned once towards them. Girls were feeling jealous of Priya. Viren, the most eligible bachelor, was taken, the fact that very few were able to digest. Although he was in his office clothes, a sapphire blue colour suit with a white button-down shirt, he was looking so handsome that every girl dreams of a man like him.

"Where is the person whom I am supposed to meet?"

"Let me call."

He made a call and talked for a few minutes.

"They will be here in half an hour."

"They imply more than one."

"I don't know, let them come then only we will assimilate. In the meantime let us order something. What will you have?"

"Maybe a mocktail"

They were having their mocktails when Viren rose to welcome someone. Priya's back was towards them, hence she was unable to see the person.

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