Chapter 5: Busy Day

Aarav’s POV

I was in the conference room, doing some paramount work on my laptop. My phone rang and I smiled optically discerning the caller ID. 

I picked up the call “yes Manvi” I said and waited for her response. 

“Aarav I am confused” she replied from the other end. 

I asked, perplexed “for what?” 

“Wedding planner had sent some designs for the wedding theme but I am unable to finalise it. I have emailed you to please help me select the best one” she answered. 

I agreed “hang on! I will check” 

I kept the phone on the table putting it on the speaker, I opened up the mail on my laptop and 

I opened up the mail and checked the options. It took me just 30 seconds to finalise and I informed her “the second one finalise it” 

“Wow! I have been scratching my head over it for the past four hours and within a few seconds you have selected” she said in an amazed tone. 

 I smiled hearing her words and informed “well! It wasn’t that difficult, you know every day I am finalising lots of designs” 

“Yes but this is not for your office, it is for our wedding!” She focused on the word “Wedding” by stretching it for a few seconds. 

“I know sweetheart! Trust me this is the best” I assured her, I won’t compromise anything regarding her or the wedding. 

“Okay thank you! I have lots of work to do, you are just sitting there and I am running all around” She replied with a complaint for not being there with her. 

“Well! I am also not flirting with any girl, trying to crack a business deal” I informed with a tease in it. 

She verbalized “don’t even contemplate it, Mr Sinha.. You are only mine and I am only yours” 

“Looks like someone is jealous” I remembered about Ahana and further said “however there was a girl who said” I could not consummate my sentence. 

“Who? You are there for a business deal right? So just focus on that! Did you understand?” she expressed rigorously. 

I laughed a bit hearing her and then replied “of course I am focusing on my work, you know me. How can I flirt with someone?” 

“Yes, I know Aarav take care bye,” she said in a hurry and ended the call. 

Manvi is so cute, it is always fun to tease her. Can’t wait to see her as my bride and start a new life with her. 

I continued with my work and soon the client arrived. I discussed the proposal with him, he gave me the presentation and further papers. 

“Thank you! I will study them and then if I find it adequate we will sign the deal” I said after a long two hours of discussion. 

He agreed and I headed back towards my room. I entered the lift and pressed the 8th-floor button. The lift was about to get close but I heard a familiar sound, I looked and it was Ahana she entered. 

She smiled at me and I responded “hey!” 

“Aarav, I was wondering if you could spend some time with me in the evening?” she questioned me. 

I denied “sorry! I have an overseas meeting at 6 pm” 

“Sorry and thank you! I am just tired of hearing such words again and again from you” she nearly shouted and I was left stunned at her sudden loud tone. 

“Is it wrong to apologize?” I questioned her. 

She took a deep breath and answered in a calm tone “no.. actually” she paused and kept on staring at me. 

The lift opened and it was my floor, I was about to step out but she blocked my way. She was only a few inches away from me, I could feel her hot breaths. I glanced at her and she stepped back “Sorry… actually I don’t have any friends and I feel really comfortable with you so I thought to spend some time with you” she said in a low voice. 

I could feel the sadness on her face and I know the feeling of loneliness. She moved to the side, I moved out of the lift and turned back. 

“See you at 6 pm at the hotel lobby,” I said and a broad smile appeared on her face. 

“Thank you” she shouted as the lift door shut and I headed towards my room. 

I shifted today’s online meeting to 10 pm in the night and freshened up. I watched the news for some time and changed into a hoodie and joggers. This is the most comfortable outfit for me. I moved down and saw Ahana standing at the entrance, I moved towards her and she again started to stare at me. 

The other girl glanced at me and passed me a smile. Before I could react Ahana looked at her and shouted “excuse me! Don’t stare he is not your property” 

The girl went away passing a look to Ahana, I rolled my eyes to her and asked “what was that?” 

“What? She was looking at you with desirable eyes and I didn’t like that” she informed. 

“Come on Ahana! We must ignore such small things.. You shouldn’t have said that to her” I exclaimed. 

“Oh please don’t waste time, let’s look around and then have dinner at my favourite place in Delhi,” she said with excitement. 

“We must be back before 10 pm” I informed her, and she understood that I had postponed my meeting. She nodded affirmatively and we left to explore Delhi.  

We were at the India Gate, she clicked some pictures with me. My phone buzzed, she was annoyed “Aarav.. Please no phones” 

“I have to take the call,” I said, I moved to the side and picked up the call. The manager informed me there is some issue in the construction of the building which was very close to my current location. 

I informed Ahana about it, her face fell hearing this “it’s unfair Aarav” 

“I am sorry! Take the cab back to the hotel. Bye!” I said and immediately left to solve the issue as work was more important than exploring the city.

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