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Affairs of the heart Chapter 25 - Lonliness
5 years later -Ishaan Shekhawat closed his laptop and leaned back in his chair. His eyes closed.The reports were again missing. He was fed up with his incompetent staff. He was seated in his swanky New York Office Manhattan skyline stretched beneath him.He had everything. A fortune 500 dollars company, Power, prestige.......everything but Happiness.All he had in his heart was suffocation. To quench that suffocation he used to work harder. He impatiently called his PA.A rather wiry looking man came in trembling "Y. Yes Sir""Where is the MOM of yesterday's meeting??"He stammered " It must be here somewhere".Ishaan narrowed his eyes "what do you mean somewhere?""Sorry. Sir I. I will get it now.""Why wasn't it here in the first place?""I forgot Sir. It was a mistake.""You know I hate mistakes. One mistake can destroy everything. I have no sympathy or place for people who make mistakes. you are fired.""But Sir.""Leave now."The PA scuttled out disappointed. His 5th PA in a ro
Affairs of the heart Chapter 26 - When destiny brings old wounds
Aarya picked up her phone sleepily as it buzzed."Hello" she spoke into it.There was no response.She cut the call and snuggled into her pillow again. These prank calls were annoying. Even more annoying than those offering bank loans or credit cards.She checked her mobile it was 5:30 am.She still had time to catch a few more minutes of sleep. Instead, she tossed and turned for several minutes then gave up.Yawning she stretched her tired body, pinned her shoulder-length curls into a messy bun, and got off the bed.Her therapist had recommended yoga to calm her anxiety. She had the time to do that now. Her 1 bedroom flat was parsley furnished as she rarely had visitors. She hated Bangalore when she had initially arrived but eventually, she had grown to love it.Staying in Delhi was out of the question especially after her divorce 4 years ago. Things were messy and complicated. Shashank and Aarya had parted mutually and they were still good friends but that didn't stop the wagging to
Affairs of the heart Chapter 27 - Reconnecting
Aarya clutched the door for support. She felt the colour draining from her face.For the next few moments, they simply stared at each other. A multitude of emotions played across his face. The room fell completely silent as few people looked to and fro.Then he blinked his eye as if coming out of the trance and somehow managed to say "Pease come in Ms Aarya Mathur".She felt a jolt on hearing his voice after so many years. He was dressed in a charcoal suit. The years had added some maturity which somehow made him even more handsome.He still had his boyish charm though.She averted her eyes and quickly walked towards the empty seat.Ishaan followed her with his eyes and then proceeded with his speech as if nothing happened.Mary's manager whispered to her "Aarya you are in real trouble"."You have no idea what a mess I have got into". She thought.Her manager said again "you know he is very strict'.""Well, then I hope he fires me".She replied.Her manager looked at her puzzled but did
Affairs of the heart Chapter 28 - Asking for forgiveness
It was almost 7 Aarya who was still in office. She was supposed to meet him at 7, which she very much wanted to skip. She went into the washroom and splashed cold water on her face. She looked tired and harassed. She had braved curious questions from her colleagues all day regarding Ishaan and she was pissed off.She brushed her hair and tied them in a tight ponytail. "Why should I meet him?" She thought.Many years had passed but the memories were still fresh. Showing up would mean ripping an old wound. But there was something in his eyes which was calling out to her.Sadness....there was a strange sadness in them.Ishaan was waiting in the hotel's lounge area. It was 7:30. He sighed but he was sure that she would arrive.At 8 Aarya arrived. She was dressed the same as the office.He immediately got up and offered her his hand. She didn't take it and said "Ok so what do you want to say?""Whoa, Aarya relax. Shall we sit and talk. Are you coming straight from the office?""Yes""God!!
Affairs of the heart Chapter 29 - Can old bonds be rekindled?
He looked at her car until it disappeared. Seeing her again had shaken him to the core. He knew he had hurt her deeply and it was time to rectify those mistakes. Destiny had given him a second chance and he was not going to let it go again. He had yearned for her every day in the last 5 years. He would win her back and never let her go again.Aarya didn't sleep at all that night. She wasn't sure what she was feeling. She had convinced herself that she was over him. Her love for him died the day she lost his baby."Oh no! " she commented when she went down in the parking lot. Someone had busted her car. It had a big dent. She was furious but she had to leave for the office now."How can someone do this in a parking lot!" She thought angrily.She took the cab instead and reluctantly dragged herself to the office. Dreading every minute if he would pop into her cubicle and ask for another meeting.Thankfully that didn't happen. She didn't see him all day. "Maybe he didn't come today." She
Affairs of the heart Chapter 30 - Explanations
The next day Ishaan was busy, rather trying to keep himself busy in the office. He was contemplating how to face Aarya.People were droning on around him at the conference. He wasn't listening. He was busy planning how to convince her to meet him again.Once back in his chamber he called in the HR manager."Yes Sir?" "Please arrange a meeting with Aarya Mathur, yourself, and me. Do it soon."The HR manager hesitated."What?" He asked."Sir please don't fire her. She is a very good resource."He suppressed a smile."Did I say anything about firing her? Just send the meeting invite but you won't attend it.""What?" She looked puzzled."Send the meeting invite but I don't want you in the meeting. Do I need to repeat?" He said.She nodded and went away.Ishaan smiled to himself.He was waiting in one of the conference rooms when Aarya arrived. She had a blank expression and he could easily make out that she had a sleepless night just like him.“Please sit down Aarya.”He checked to see th
Affairs of the heart Chapter 31 - Revelations
She forgot all about that call when Preeti appeared for her usual gossip."I heard you are in trouble again.""Really? Who said so?" Aarya replied sarcastically."Umm, some people saw you going into the conference room with Ishaan Sir.""So?"Preeti came nearer and whispered, " I heard he dropped you home yesterday."Aarya's eyes widened with surprise. She tapped some random keys on her keyboard to look busy."People should mind their own damm business!" "Hey don't be angry but do you know him from before?" Aarya signed and decided to tell her the truth, at least part of it so that people would stop gossipping."Yes, I knew him in Pune. We were.....umm friends but we haven't been in touch for a long time."Preeti gasped "Oh! That's why? Wow! You had billionaire friends!"Aarya smirked."That's why whenever you are together sparks fly!" Preeti grinned.Aarya's smile vanished."There's nothing like that Preeti. We just met again by chance. Please don't repeat this." Aarya looked angry.
Affairs of the heart Chapter 32 - Can forgiveness rekindle old feelings?
She looked at the watch it was 9:30."I should leave now it's late".He said "Ok I will drop you home. Its dinner time now would you like to stay for dinner?""It's ok Ishaan don't trouble yourself. I will take a taxi"."Seems like I will have to eat out alone again. Ok as you wish" He said with a wry smile.Aarya hesitated for a minute then said "Ok I will have dinner with you"His face beamed into a wide smile "Good I know a very good place for that".He took her to a nice cosy restaurant. Not too posh just a simple diner. She was surprised at how easily they conversed about nothing in particular.He seemed happy and relaxed. "So when did you come to Bangalore?" He asked."Its almost 4 years now. I came here a few months after the divorce.""And you are staying here alone?""Yes coming here was ans escape from the mess which I had created. Our parents were not very happy. In India when you decide to separate every known person and his brother in law, his maid, driver, everyone has an
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