Love is a beautiful feeling. It's uncontrollable, gentle, satisfying and worth living up for. It is crazy when you fall for someone you shouldn’t have, especially when you’re already engaged to someone. True love? Friendship? Likeness? Crush? All of these leave you in awe when you get stuck between two people. When mistakenly you commit your life to a wrong person and fall for the right one, you’re left in a fix and the only thing left to do is leave it to fate.
View MoreElliot and Sally were budgeting out their finances for beginning the biggest business ever; having all the estate agents, chefs, marketers, editors, engineers, lawyers, doctors, story editors and writers for magazines; financers, sponsors and other supporting staffs. Both families had good financial status and well established companies for getting the above fulfilled for their future son-in-law and daughter-in-law. After a good number of years, finally their wish had come true. Their skills turned them into the most powerful dictators and the finest ones in terms of entrepreneurship. It was years ago talk where their parents were triggered for having a poor strategy and presentation in business but today you see maximum newly graduated youths getting employed in the ‘Hansen Industry’.
It was a proud moment for everyone collaborating and initiating; blending to the concepts that kept transforming and the level of energy required was extreme. The nights and days put up, the rejection, the malfunctioning, the clash of ideologies; but the togetherness had overcome all of these small futile issues.
It was New Years Eve; a special citation was read for Sally and from Sally to Elliot and from them to everyone. Another party with another year to develop and grow; youth that waits for the recruitment.
The interviews were commonly taken by Sally but since she was facing a packed schedule, she had to request Elliot to carry forward.
The first candidate appeared confident, her qualifications excellent and her sense of creation different. To check her ability and potential, Elliot purposely placed three twisted questions instead of recruiting directly which Sally does. With a serious look on face though prettier to admire; his stare not less scary to nervous and fumble anyone he asked, “Why do you prefer us?”
The candidate replied nervously while fidgeting with her finger ring, “Your Company outshines the others… Sir, I’ve been living for this moment… your company has a united staff, the one that will stand for each other no matter what. The people working here are experts and they don’t live up to staying loyal only to the income being deposited to them.” Elliot was having a constant stare at her while she was talking and when she was over with answering; he stood up with the candidate’s file in hand, kept flipping the papers as if examining those again he put up the next question, “You worked at ‘Darla’ before… hmm… Tell me… why did you leave that job? They rank second all over…”
She blinked and smiled and then said, “Sir, I didn’t leave that job I was removed… for inappropriate handling of data… they had a great loss but I helped them to sort that out.”
He smiled and said, “Honest answer! I know you were removed. Allen, you have done fair however you don’t have me convinced… answer my last question… maybe that can help? So answer me which is supreme, love or responsibility?”
The candidate took a minute to think over and after analyzing hard she answered, “Responsibility”.
Elliot who was standing leaning his table walked towards the cabin door and gestured her to step out. The interview was over and the results were to be told past the lunch time. The candidates fanaticized themselves at the company’s canteen; as lavish the canteen was depicted so were the delicacies to mouth in.
Later in a common room all the candidates were seated.
Sally entered with the results and said, “The results aren’t appealing as thought of… I wish I could help or do something for the rest not chosen… my deep condolences to them… Lazar, Henry, Simon and Allen are qualified and are required to fill in the details for the further formalities. The remaining six don’t feel disappointed, we keep recruiting new members, you can try next time; all the best for your future!”
After a while
Elliot and Sally wanted to spend some time at the restaurant to relax. They comforted themselves near the pool side, ordered wine and talked about Elliot’s time at interview.
“Elliot, you rejected 6 out of 10… quite a number! Mind me asking you why?” asked Sally.
“Good you asked me! The reason behind their rejection will get disclosed only when you answer that same question, tell me… Which is supreme, love or responsibility?” Elliot replied with a question.
Sally kept silence and Elliot who was waiting for her point of vision, looked at her, and broke her silence by saying, “I see… the smartest one too flopped at this question!” he chuckled seeing her think deeply.
Sally gave a weird look and said, “I am smart but the one who asked this question is smarter than me…”
He said nodding his head and moving his pointing finger, “Darling, I know what you’re thinking… unfortunately it isn’t me… You remember this girl, junior to me in my college?”
Sally in question, “Which girl?”
Elliot continuing in a lower tone, “The one whom we had… we had tried to rag”
Sally in tangent thought, “There were many! Who specifically are you talking about?”
Elliot in intense voice, “I don’t remember her well… but I still remember her somewhat because she was a crooked mind!”
Sally in agreement, “Oh! That question was put up by her! That girl was really geez! She used to keep buzzing around you like a bee.”
Elliot in disappointment, “It wasn’t she… it was me who loved messing around her! You know I used to call her ‘Crook’ and she used to give me a deep disgusted look.”
Elliot dwelled in those long forgotten moments so much so that he missed on his fiancée's jealousy filled vibes. Sally had stood up and moved out of that area. When Elliot was disturbed by the waiter for the payment, he then noticed that Sally had walked out.
He paid the bill and rushed to his car parked in the basement. Sally was seated in his car beforehand; he opened the door and got in.
Elliot spoke with concern, “Sally, it was long time ago… You shouldn’t feel anything because I wasn’t in relation with her and you know that… then why this?”
Sally looked at him, tried to seduce and pull him closer but before she could do anything he said, “Sally, you’re drunk… I think you had one glass of wine right?”
Sally smiling slyly, “Elliot didn’t you check on the bill? Why will you, you were in some dreamland with that dork!”
Elliot questioned in frustration, “Why do you get pissed at me when I recall her? She was friends with you too. We both know what we did to her and what she gave in return was fair.”
Sally in frustration, “She had put drugs in your bag, Elliot! If you remember her being a friend of yours and mine, then don’t you dare forget that! You might have forgiven her but not me. You spoiled my mood… Now drive me home. I don’t want to talk much about her.”
The two had no idea what change was going to happen in their life. Their past was approaching near and these were least bothered.
Mr. Hansen: What do you mean? I can’t see any ring on his finger.Celia: Because that is supposed to be kept confidential.He raised an eyebrow in confusion.Mr. Hansen: A…n…d why is that, may I know?She bit her lip and opened up in honesty.Celia: Can we talk about this in your room?Mr. Hansen: Sure.They walked up to the room and crossed paths with Elliot.Elliot was half awake with his nightwear still put on.Elliot: Can you make me something that can reduce my headache?Mr. Hansen: Why are you ordering her?Elliot: Cause she’s my wife.Mr. Hansen: Don’t do it, Celia.Elliot: One second, why?Mr. Hansen: Look at her and then you talk.Elliot saw red marks left on her revealing skin.Celia covered her shoulders with her hair and walked into the room.Elliot exclaimed to himself, “Fair enough!”He w
Elliot was fixed in stare with his father.Elliot: You said one last question and asked so many instead…His father stepped closer and whispered.Mr. Hansen: You know what the truth is? You’ve liked domination. As far as people nod yes to your yes, you consider them and when they revolt, your aggression hits you…. Isn’t it?His father walked past him. His words stabbed Elliot’s ego. A sudden chill and goosebump was felt by him. He banged his hand to the wall and gritted his teeth with clenched fists.On the other handAllen: Hi!!!!Max turned around in irritation.Max: What do you want?Allen: You remembered me?!He rolled his eyes and bent towards her. Pushing the strands of her hair behind the ears, he continued.Max: Do you like me?She declined by nodding.Max: Ah?Allen: Can I get a hug?He covered
He waived his hands in front of her face.Celia: Don’t distract me. Step aside.Elliot kept his hands on waist in disappointment.Elliot: Whom are you cooking this for?Celia was unhindered. Concentrated on the dish, she plated the servings with the side dishes and pour in the beverage. Smilingly, she pushed the stroller, heading towards the cafeteria.Max was fidgeting with the flower vase kept ahead.Celia: Here’s it.His mouth watered and the smell tempted him to dig in immediately.Max: Bon Appétit!Elliot: Wait, who are you?Lazar: He is the new face of our magazine.He laughed out hard.Elliot: New face? You…. Are you really the new face?Max: What? Lightning struck you?The staff laughed at his smirking.Elliot: Celia, in my cabin, right now!Celia: I can’t. The guest needs me now.Elliot: I’m the CEO!
Celia: Ughhhhh….. That man is rushing in my head. If I don’t give consent, does it mean he’ll have it forcefully! I’ll have to find a way…Knock! Knock!Opening the door, she saw Sally standing with the servings.Celia: Why did you bother?Sally: I wouldn’t have if Elliot wouldn’t have asked me.She kept it on the corner table and sat on the bed.Sally: How’s it going with our hubby?Celia: Do you know how ridiculous it sounds?She smirked with a smile.Sally: Don’t worry. My contract is going to end but Allen can act as a hindrance thereafter… You should be concentrated on that.Combing her hair, Celia replied.Celia: How’s everything with Henry?Sally: What about him?Celia: You’re pregnant. He deserves the right to nurture the baby.She laughed out loud.Sall
Hansen’s MansionMr. Hansen: What have you done Elliot?!!!!Slap!Mr. Hansen: Didn’t I tell you before? Don’t complicate things. Are you some king to have so many brides?!Elliot had his eyes on floor. He didn’t utter anything and glimpsed at Celia. He had tears in his eyes.Mr. Hansen: Come to my room, this moment.He followed his raged father to his room.In the roomMr. Hansen: Will you speak now?Elliot busted out in tears. His wailings and sobs got heavier. He fell to the floor in a kneeling position.Elliot: I don’t know what to do. My brain just couldn’t think anything. Dad, why isn’t my heart ready to leave Celia? I just like her not love.Mr. Hansen: If you like her then why are your feelings becoming an obstacle? You already love her but you keep denying.He looked up in his
That exact night, Elliot barged into Celia’s house. He was heavily drunk and calling out for Celia. She fell asleep in her room, without any pillow below her head and blanket around her body. In the living room Max: You are disturbing the neighbours! Elliot: Where is she? Elliot lost his balance and fell on the sofa. Elliot: Tell her to come out. Max: She won’t be coming. Elliot: Why won’t she come?! Call her out…. Max: She is not here. Elliot: Where did she go? Max: She went to her sister’s house. He glared his eyes at him. Elliot: Are you speaking the truth? Max: She’s not here, can’t you understand once said. He lifted him by his arm and pushed him out of the house. Max: Don’t ever come back again. Elliot kept banging the door but Max stayed in his stead. Celia was sleeping soundly. She felt the cool
Elliot: This is strange. She would never betray me. Max: Sometimes the closest one betrays you. Celia: We need to pull our socks up. Max laughed at this. Max: Pull up our socks? Celia remembered of what Max was signalling. Celia: Shut your mouth! Max: No, pull up your socks. She chased him like a dog chasing a cat. Indeed watching this wasn’t pleasant for Elliot. He had never seen Celia being gleeful around any guy except this one. Elliot: Cut it. We need to do something. You’ve got a plan? I’m running out of plans. Celia: Marry her that’s the only thing I see. If you marry her, Henry would get instigated and this will help us to trap him. As far as Allen is concerned, leave her to me and Max. Max: Is she beautiful? Celia: I’m not turning you in for dating her. Elliot: Are you comfortable with me marrying Sally? Celia: Why won’t I be? You’ve loved her since your school day
Allen’s house Sally: My mansion is better than this. Keeping Elliot here is way disrespectful than at my house. Lazar: Can we not debate over whether your house or hers is better? Sally rolled her eyes and slapping her heels to the floor, she went to the bedroom. Allen was still speaking with the doctor while Elliot lay unconscious beside. Celia: How’s he holding? Allen: Oh… he’s been injected to rest well. I’ll go and get the medications till then. She walked out with the doctor leaving three of them behind. Celia sat beside unconscious Elliot. She checked his temperature and then slightly massaged his hands. Lazar: He will be okay Celia, don’t worry. Sally: If that idiot hadn’t messed! Celia closed her eyes and rested her head on the bed while holding his hands. Sally: I think we should walk out…? Lazar: Yeah He glimpsed with sadness and walked out with S
At the caféCelia: I’m glad you didn’t act recklessly.Lazar: Obviously, I know what he’s been up to. He’s been planning to remove me, right?Celia kept chewing her food.Lazar: I knew it.He grabbed the burger in front of him and recollecting something he looked at Celia.Lazar: By the way, who is Mandy?Celia: It’s an old crap of Mr. Elliot Hansen. Wanna listen?Lazar: Yeah, I would like to.She told him everything she remembered. Lazar’s eyes widened and he gaped stagnantly.Celia: You look absurd. What’s wrong?Lazar: Is he short tempered?Celia: Kind of but I think he has a possessive side like a dog has.Lazar: Dog? Ha! Ha! Ha! You got to be kidding; do you hate him that much?Celia was done and they were past the location when someone overtook their car.Lazar: Hey! Look where you’re goin
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