A love confession

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In Miss Chauhan's room;

What was that? Yuvika thought, still not being able to digest what had happened just a few hours ago.

After that question asked by Ashutosh, no one had said anything. As it was clear he was expecting an answer. A clear cut yes or no from her. She gave him the time to explain what made him say so. But he had been all quiet and mysterious.

As if his explanation would depend on her answer. She had so many thoughts and questions going on in her head that she wanted to say or ask, but his expecting eyes which were looking for an answer, didn't let her be.

Left with no choice, they returned back to the company and now were in their own rooms, ready to sleep. But sleep was the last thing in Yuvika's mind, where Ashutosh's words were roaming around.

It hasn't even been that much time to their flash marriage and now her husband was asking whether she will fall in love with him.

She was laying on the bed and wanted to concentrate on her sleep, when the knock made her get up from the bed, with a jumpy mood. After all, this house only has two people.

When she opened the door, he was standing in his home clothes, seeming to be deep in thoughts. 'Would you mind, if I come in?'He said, making her nod reluctantly.

He entered and then sat on the sofa, while offering the seat next to her. Once she got comfortable with her seat, he started ' Actually I think about it, more than I could ever think about anything in my life. Then I realize, I need a partner who can understand me, my thoughts, my emotions, my tension, my worry, my anger, my mood.

For me, marriage was nothing more than a formality to please my parents and to avoid the astrological problem I might have. But the moment you enter in the picture, things have changed, to the point of them never being the same again.

I know, you don't love me, which is a very natural response. We all have that one person to whom we consider as our Mr. or Miss. Right. I am sure you must have one. Again, there's nothing wrong with that. I know that my thoughts and I have been jumbled up completely. You might not even be able to make sense of my words at present.

But, Miss Chauhan, you are the person who wants to experience love and I am the person who wants to know what love is. If you ever find someone who can make you feel loved more than me, then you are free to walk away, anytime.

But can you show me what love is? As you know how much I suck when it comes to a conversation with a girl,when it's not about business or work or making profit. I am sure, if I even try I still can't find someone as reliable, understandable as you.

Not to mention, I might mess up wondering the difference between two lipsticks who look nearly the same and the girl might feel I am nothing more than a working machine, who knows how to make money, only.

So, long talk short, will you give me the chance to fall in love with you and vice versa?' Ashutosh asked, with a deep breath. Finally he spit it all out. While Yuvika kept staring at him in shock.

Till now, she was thinking it might be the spur of the moment. But now, things were indeed turning ugly in between them.

'B-But Boss..' She couldn't help but call out, making Ashutosh hold his breath in an answer.

He was so immersed that he didn't even correct her, when she called him boss.

'I-I don't think you are looking at the right person. I mean, I am just a normal girl, with neither an outstanding look nor outstanding personality. I am not as cool as you think.

Besides, I understand you as your employee. Each and every employee of yours does that. I don't think I have done anything exceptional. Remember the reason for this marriage was to save your family's reputation, nothing more than that.

Also, I am sure, the girls might not even care whether you can co-relate with them or not, till you will treat them the way you have been treating me. I know, finding the right person who would be in love with you as much as you would be could be difficult.

But trust me, one day you will find your Miss Right. You don't have to lower your standards to my level.' She finished, while trying to be as calm as possible. Damn, it was taking every single cell of her body to stay calm and not to collapse down.

This guy was actually giving this opportunity to her.

'But what if I say, this offer is only available to you? What if I say, I want my Miss Right to be you?'He asked, shocking her once again.

'But why?' She asked, bewildered by the conversation.

'Because, you are The Yuvika Chauhan. The backbone of The Raj. One and only person in The Raj who covers up for her own boss, who deals with each to every case, proposal, event, meeting.

A girl who despite witnessing the cruelty of this world, still believes in love. A girl who despite knowing about the risk, betrayal, backstabbing, heart shattering pain the love can bring, still wants to fall head over heels in love with someone. A girl who is brave, courageous, risk-taker, mood-maker, best in her work.

I am not looking for a girl, who only knows how to swipe a credit card in the malls, in the expensive brand stores, in the departmental stores, I never was and never will be. I am looking for a girl who knows the meaning of not just being self-dependent, but who can also make many other people independent in their lives, by leading them.

Miss Chauhan, believe it or not, there's no one like you and I want you and only you in my life. Because you are perfect for my imperfect life.' He said in a soft, gentle voice.

Making her blink profusely.

' But why all of a sudden?' She asked, still lost in her own thoughts.

'It's not all of a sudden. I have noticed these changes in me, over the last few days. I just don't want to shut the feelings I am feeling at the moment and pretend like everything is normal, when it's not.

You know, I prefer things to be normal and simple. So, when I feel the attraction getting deeper towards you I ask your views on love. But I was expecting a clear answer, mostly a no towards what I was feeling from your answer. Unfortunately, your answer put me in a bigger predicament.

It was your answer that made me realize what I actually feel towards you. I can feel the small little emotions budding in, rooting for you. And I want to give it one chance.' Ashutosh explained with a deep, sad smile.

Making Yuvika to stare at him as if she was staring at an alien. She had never known this person above all could be like this. She had very high views about this man, earlier, which were now breaking one after another, as he continues to speak.

'It's okay. Take your time. You can give me your answer till tomorrow morning. Since, we would be visiting the site for the tender, the very evening. As for whether we would be traveling as a boss and an employee or as a couple.

That would be your call to make. Good night.' Ashutosh said, then left her room to rest. He knows the girl is good in management but not in leading. So, asking for any answer from her would be a big disaster in itself for her.

Not to mention her weakness is that she can't say no to anyone or any work. So, he was taking it as a win-win situation. He would have more than twenty-four hours to know whether she is his mate or not.

As for how, he will be doing it. He had made an elaborate plan on that. Now, all his hopes lie on fate, he hopes that this turns out to be in favor of his people. That this girl turns out to be his mate. He hoped that she would be able to protect 'The Serpent Stone', while saving his people and their heritage along with him.

He knows many secrets will be revealed one after another, that night. But he hopes, her trust and loyalty that he has seen over the years for The Raj and Kirti wouldn't waver when it comes to the time of revelation of secrets.

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Next day;

Yuvika wanted to avoid Ashutosh, but when she entered the office, she found him sitting in his chair, busy dealing with some paperwork, not even lifting his head to stare at the new entry.