Tanvi was in her cabin when her manager Jitender messaged her, "Come to my cabin."
With a sigh, she put her work aside and muttered under her breath, "Huh!! I'm sure he'll ask about the presentation."Inhaling a chunk of air, "But.. what to say? Even I don't know the answer." She soughed and left her cabin with a pout."May I come in." She gave a slight knock and queried in her dulcet tone.Almost instantly, she heard a quick 'yes' and hesitantly strode in while a pleasing smile plastered across her face.He glanced at her, his gaze excited,"Any update?"Hearing that, she gulped and muttered, "No, Jitender. I'm waiting for them to contact me."A frown settled on him, and he questioned with a raised brow, "Can't you make the first move?""Um... I don't know whether I can directly send an email to Mr. Chauhan?" Tanvi pondered while fiddling with her fingers, "What if it's not a good thing to contact him straight?""Did you have his email?"Snapped back, "Yes, I found it. It's in the collaboration report.""I heard that he'll pick the good projects. You can send an email and discuss the project too.""What the hell?" She cursed herself but nodded and left.Strode to her cabin, and dropped onto her chair while holding her head in despair, "How am I supposed to do that? He's way too overpowering, and what if I did a mistake?"06:00 PM. Tanvi came nearby her apartment and decided to take a walk in a park. Dressed in a Georgette three-fourth lace sleeved green dress with a knot in the front along with the laced boat neck gave her an appealing look.While moving forward, the streets were as busy as ever, with people hurrying as if they were losing something, the greenery enveloping the area gave her peace of mind.Stepped inside the park, a fresh breeze welcomed her while messed her hair. Tanvi set with her slender fingers, kept the banging music onto her ears, and sat on the bench where children were playing hide and seek.Their moms are babbling while a few couples hold hands and looked intimate. An eerie feeling crept in her, "Ugh!" She averted her gaze when her screen lit up. It's Advik."Duffer?" Tanvi squealed."Where were you?""I'm at a park. What happened?""What are you doing there?" Advik asked with an arched brow."Uf. Shut the fuck up and tell me what's the matter."A loud chuckle ticked her, "Wait. Is Ameera with you?""Yeah, Babe, we came to pick you up.""For what were you picking me? Did I miss out on something?" Tanvi asked while her eyes narrowed as if she were in deep thoughts."Dinner at Taj Mahal Palace?"Hearing that, a big smile settled on her pouty lips, "Woah! Our long wait was ended. I'm in." Tanvi jumped in joy."Silly girl." They grinned aloud and hung up.At Taj Mahal Palace.The trio arrived there when the beautiful 240 foot high Moorish-Florentine dome invited them. This is a striking fixture on the city's skyline which is an impressive blend of European, Islamic, and Oriental style architecture.The large swimming pool surrounded by the best garden with the cool breeze wiped away their worries. The reflections of the bright illuminations of the hotel on the pool water made it a palace.In the entrance, they walked on the red carpet holding hands with cheerful smiles on their faces when the hanging lanterns from the sky roof ceiling stuck them."Woah!!!" The trio said in unison."This is more beautiful than in the pictures," Ameera exclaimed.They explored the palace and reached their reserved table enveloped in golden beige color. Flipping through the menu, a strong masculine cologne hit her nostrils. "This seems familiar," Tanvi thought and lifted her head.Her eyes met with cold obsidian brown eyes boring through her. In a second, she felt, "the entire world was stuck." Her breath became heavy and averted her gaze. He passed her table with a client in business attire.He would be the center of attention where ever he went. The powerful aura emanating from him made Tanvi feel astounded."Wait. Did he stare at me?" She was stunned when understanding dawned on her."no, No. Why would he? Mr. Chauhan didn't even know me." She calmed her inner self."He is my role model, man! See how his presence changed the mood." Advik flattered in awe."Getting his glance was a difficult task because he only attends business meetings," Ameera revealed her research data while chuckling."Correct. Even media people had no clue about him."Tanvi was listening to their conversation without making a sound. "What do you say?" They questioned her when she was baffled."What? You know I won't pay much attention to celebrities.""He's a business tycoon, you dumbo." Advik mocked her.She humphed while shrugging, making Ameera grin aloud.After a pause, Tanvi said lazily, "I've seen him yesterday.""What?" They shouted. "How?""Related to a project, it's just a glimpse.""Did he speak with you? How was he in the office? Did he look the same?""Ugh." She sighed in annoyance and immersed herself in her food leaving Ameera and Advik dumbfounded....Rudra hopped into his lavish red Ferrari after completion of the business meeting. He remembered his encounter with Tanvi, and a slight chuckle lingered on his lips.Maahir glanced at him and licked his plump lips with a gulp before saying, "Boss." Rudra gave him full attention in encouragement."Ms. Tanvi..." Maahir blurted and paused while scratching his head."Hmm.""She presented yesterday on behalf of Umbro Technologies."Rudra's eyes widened in realization, "she's dealing with this project?" Maahir nodded."Give me the recorded video.""I've emailed you yesterday itself. Mr. Henry contacted me about this project too. It seems pretty important to them."With a slight nod, Rudra opened her presentation, "Hm. She's not a show type, had good brains too." After finishing her entire video, "A design of new software using blockchain technology to combine all the various industries data any company owns into a private directory with multiple levels of protection." He drifted into thoughts by weighing the pros and cons."The project was indeed good, and it benefits The Chauhan Group a lot in this technology field. Since Ashely had broken the company's system, I might use this one, which provides many benefits and make the process easier with a higher level of security." He concluded when his lips twitched into a curve."I'm impressed with your work Tanvi. The way you lead the presentation, the details you provided, your style was indeed different. You sure are capable." Rudra nodded in satisfaction.While driving the Ferrari, Maahir saw a rare glimpse of Rudra. "She intrigued him?" His eyes glued to the mirror and rolled skyward by the unveiling realization."I've never seen this shade of emotion in him." Maahir pondered."Maahir."Snapped back, "yes, Boss.""Tell Mr. Henry that I'm signing off this project on my behalf.""Okay, I will email him with the details."A smirk lingered on his cold face as the realization sunk in his mind that he was going to encounter Tanvi a lot in the coming days and he was pleasantly delighted to know her more!"Tanvi!" He mumbled ever so softly and a soft smile spread across his lips....2nd SeptemberRudra was in his cabin, finalizing a few of the prominent documents about his upcoming dealings when a knock came by. Without lifting his head, his stern voice said, "come in.""Boss.""Hm.""Ms. Tanvi sent an email.""Okay."Maahir remained dumbfounded and frozen in place, "I thought she is important to him? Is she not?""What name did you say?" A voice caught Maahir's back."It's Ms. Tanvi, Boss."Hearing her name, Rudra paused and lifted his head with widened eyes. An amused look danced on him. "I'll look into it." Maahir nodded and left.In an instant, Rudra logged into the email and opened the one sent by Tanvi.From: tanvisiaraagarwal@umbro. comTo : president@chauhangroup. comGreetings to the President,I am Tanvi Siara Agarwal, BlockChain Project head representing on behalf of Umbro Technologies. My apologies if I had crossed my limits in emailing you, but I sincerely request you to watch th
06:00 PM. Tanvi arrived at her apartment after a hectic day. While shoving her door open, the keys jingled, and she dropped them twice before jiggling the right one into the lock. With a deep sigh, she reached her bedroom and slipped into her pajamas.Strode to her kitchen for a good coffee, while her head is aching pretty bad with the level of stress. In addition to it, "I need to meet Mr. Chauhan and Sign off the project officially.""Ah, my cup is already full with piles of work, and I should travel in between too?" She cursed herself while her coffee was ready by then. Grabbed the cup, she switched on her television and began sipping.Meanwhile, a buzzing sound banged in the living room and disturbed her peace. She screamed with annoyance and went to pick it up. It's Riaan."Hey, Tanvi.""Yes.""I'm in no mood to entertain this today. I have no energy left. I just wanted to sleep and relax." She thought when his voice snapped her back."How's your day?" Riaan noticed the discomfo
Rudra was in his office checking the design and presentation that they were working on to present with the 'Builders Dynasty,' which was a great deal he's going to associate with when her thoughts disturbed him."Her sweet voice, deep black eyes, bouncy hair, her fragrance, dazzling smile, an inevitable charm she possesses, ugh! She's bothering me." Rudra sighed when the corners of his lips curved upwards.Put his files aside, strode to the sprawling glass, and glanced at the blue sky, which was becoming grey with the clouds. "There's something in you, Tanvi, which was attracting me and driving towards you." Rudra opened her snap and stared at her intently."I know you got mesmerized by me, but still composed yourself without acting like other crazy people who threw herself at me." A proud smirk lingered on him when his eyes brightened."I'm not sure whether it's a wise decision to want you by my side or not, but your presence brings happiness to me." His forehead creased with this th
Diana05th September Inside the community at Malabar Hills, Mumbai.With a fresh breeze, the bright sun covered in greyish clouds emitting slight illuminations giving enough warmth on a calm day. A red car halted near the 50-floor skyscraper apartment. The wind from the serene sprawling beach hit his body giving chills.Glanced at the beautiful sea, his spirit uplifted. Inhaling the briny air, a tall man with built muscles hugged his clothes with a few strands of messy hair falling onto his right eye. A crafty smile plastered on his contented lips walked into the 40th story with a stack of files.The main door as wide as it was tall left ajar welcomed him with the lavish, sophisticated interior. The glossy white marble floor, decorated with designed artistic paintings that dominated the walls, every color is bold and painted with such precise lines that it almost looks like a mosaic.The walls coated in whitish-grey, perfectly placed furniture, and the beach view enveloped with the la
09:00 PM. 6th SeptemberCurled up on the soft bed under the quilt, "Ah! Why I'm unable to fall asleep?" Grabbed her teddybear, hugged it, and covered her eyes in an attempt to roll off to sleep."Ugh! After such an exhausting day, why the hell I'm feeling lousy rather tired?" Sat upright unwillingly, "This isn't going to work. I shouldn't flee.""You are beautiful inside out, Tanvi." Riaan's words echoed in her mind. "I'm looking for a bright future ahead of us." The conversation earlier with Riaan shook her, "You seemed to be a good person Riaan. I don't want to crush your hopes."Rested her head on the headrest and closed her eyes while her lips quivered with a mumble, "I know you like me with the way you are with me." Her mind wandered off, "I'm feeling good with it too. But am I ready for it?" The question which she was deliberately trying to dodge caught her.A Sprung of fear attacked her. "Can I truly have a normal life?" Anxiety kept on building inside her belly, and it became
14th September04:00 PM. Tanvi came back to her cabin and threw the file in mopey. Looked at her reflection on the glass, "huh." She sighed in dispirit when Jitender's words rang in her ears, "I didn't expect this from you, Tanvi. How can you behave this careless?""Damn it." She punched the hard glass and pressed her rosy lips into a thin line, and furiously folded her full sleeves near to her elbow, tucked her loose hair into a high ponytail."Fine." She thought while her deep black eyes burned in fumes. Strode to her chair, removed her sneakers, and crossed her legs onto it. "I need a few more additional details to make the changes as per Mr. Chauhan's requirement."Held a pen in her fingers and fiddled with it while ticking it on her head, "As per the information, Mr. Chauhan wasn't present here." Deep in thought, "let me try through an email?"Biting her lips, she closed her eyes and pondered, "there's no better idea than this with me now. It's not like I can meet Mr. Chauhan whe
08:00 PM, 29th September"Ah, this couple's draft was going to be more complicated than intended." Her tired eyes were tearing up with a steady focus on the movement of ink and brush."However, this design will look amazing on Ameera and Advik." A ridiculous smile crept upon her lips. "Oh, shit! They're going to kill me if they ever heard it."Paused the paint and stared at the bright full moon when the breeze hit her, which made her well-set hair into a mess when the icy chills swept across her body."What if... they paired up...?" A loud giggle escaped her lips when her curved brows leveled, "hell will break loose when they somehow miraculously ended up together.""Speak of the devil, where were they? It's been weeks since we hang out!" With that, a pout settled on her pinkish lips.After a minute, "Let me break their peace." Grabbed her mobile and about to dial Advik when her phone vibrated. It's Riaan. Her eyes glowed by seeing his name."Hey, Riaan." Tanvi said in her usual chirp
30th SeptemberTamaz and Maahir were in the office, striking their last attack on Diana Industries to snatch their most anticipated project."Will it work in our favor?" Maahir asked a little suspiciously when his lips pressed into a thin line."Of course," Tamaz said while typing on the screen."But...""Don't underestimate Rudra's plan." He said while glancing at Maahir."I'm not, Tamaz. I've seen his capabilities live, he can do wonders in deals." Put his head down in deep thought."Then... What's with that look?" Tamaz pointed his index finger with a puzzled expression."We can't underestimate Daniel Bhatt. He's still the chairman of Diana Industries." Maahir said while he became lost in his thoughts."I agree.""Hmm.""Is anything wrong?""No! It's just that...""Have you got any internal information from their side?""Um... Yep!!""What's it?""Apparently, Diana was all out to get the deal to save her pride. She's even ready to accept immense losses."Tamaz shook his head in res