It's the first time Tanvi stepped into the Chauhan Group of Companies. Looking at the giant office, filled corridors, hurried people, she couldn't help but admire.
She remembered her manager's words, "Tanvi, I've expectations on this deal as well as on you. We must get it at any cost, and I'm sure only you can do that."With her daze, her team-mate patted her when Maahir approached them. Maahir stopped dread in tracks by her presence. Soon, he composed himself and decided to pretend like it's the first time he had seen her."You are here for a presentation, Miss...?""Yes. I'm Tanvi Siara Agarwal." She said with her shoulders back and head held high.Maahir nodded, "Please come this way."Nihar and Tanvi started walking on the white marble floor. On their way, a tall figure with a cold-look, flawless skin in the warm-ivory shade, chiseled jaw, dressed in a black suit with perfectly styled hair followed by a bunch of subordinates crossed her path. A unique masculine fragrance occupied her nostrils, "wow!" she exclaimed while it became imprinted in her mind.She froze by seeing the authoritative figure, "Mr. Chauhan." she mumbled holding her breath.The subordinates accompanying Rudra were frightened seeing his rage, "How did this mistake happen?""Sir, they changed the plan at the last minute. It's not our fault." They said as slowly as possible not to offend their boss."What are you doing then? Don't you know how to handle it?" Rudra yelled in annoyance."We'll rectify this soon.""You better make sure it's done. Or else, I'll have a new team in replacement." Rudra said in a stern tone with hands tucked in his pockets nonchalantly and walked away without noticing Tanvi.Meanwhile, Tanvi ogled at Rudra's disappearing silhouette, "Woah! This man is more powerful than I heard."Nihar wiped off his sweat, "Damn! If we have this kind of a strict boss, we'll be dead meat." With that, they both chuckled.They reached the hall and started making arrangements for her presentation. Twenty minutes left for it, still, the hall is empty.She occupied an empty seat and thought about Rudra, "How can a man be this handsome? like a Greek god?"Nihar said while reminiscing the seen happened earlier, "Mr. Chauhan has an unapproachable vibe?"Tanvi nodded, "His way of handling things is simply perfect.""Yes, or else how can he manage a billion-dollar company?""Hmm... Let's get into the details of the presentation."Nihar nodded and focused on it. "Everything is well designed. You'll nail it."Slowly, the hall filled in, and the meeting began. After about two long hours, it ended with a round of applause. The gesture showed they were impressed with her presentation. Tanvi sighed in relief while they shook hands with her."Great job, Ms. Tanvi.""Thank you.""We'll look forward to work with you.""My pleasure," and asked in excitement, "Did I get this deal?""The ultimate decision is taken by Mr. Chauhan, Ms. Tanvi."Tanvi frowned, "But... he's not present here?""A copy of your presentation is recorded. We'll be forwarding this to him.""Oh!" A sudden rush of nervousness kicked in her after hearing that. "With his demeanor, I'm not sure what he'll decide." She asserted in her mind while her palms started sweating.Nihar came to her, "Don't worry. You did give your best. Let's wait for the time being." With that, they left....That evening his phone beeped in his pocket. The report. Rudra reached his gleaming black Range Rover Velar. "Take me home." He said while checking his mails. Chetan nodded and stepped on the accelerator.After a while, Rudra leaned his head and closed his tired eyes, "With Chetan around, I can relax." He thought when his lips twitched slightly upwards. "This man doesn't seem like he's in his 40's. His hair is jet black and no wrinkles on his face. Damn! He maintains his body pretty well." He drifted to his old days."Haha, How can I forget that he's a retired military man? No, wonder, his muscles are still burly as eight years ago.""He can easily knock out more than ten people with his swift movements. That's the best thing about Chetan, with him, I don't need any bodyguards." A decisive nod of acknowledgment made his eyes glitter.Within thirty minutes, they arrived. Freshened up before heading to his study. Rudra opened the report on Harish, "As expected, he is in touch with Diana Bhatt. It seems the matter is no longer as insignificant as I thought. I need to show him who the king is." Rudra scowled.Meanwhile, Tamaz arrived at his home. "Bro, I had just seen the report. It appears Diana didn't learn from the previous issue. Was she still trying to poke you?""Hmm. She'll learn this time." His muscles became firm and bulged out from his T-shirt, while a mysterious air occupied the room."Doesn't she bother about Diana Industries? How come she was targeting you again?""Let her be. Either way, she'll get to know with whom she messed up.""Are you going to make a move?""Should I sit idly and do nothing when she's challenging me without knowing her limitations?" His tone became raspy with a sharp glare as an eagle.After a pause, "Going to use William?""I'm thinking.""Is it really needed to hand this to our underworld men?""I must teach them a harsh lesson. So that would be an example to others as well.""I agree. But, William will get the hell out of Harish. He has a family too.""Doesn't he knew it prior? It was he who deceived us. I won't give a second chance to anyone.""Hmm... It's been a while we deal it in this way. Is your presence needed over there?""Technically speaking, No. But, I want to see his fear. It will amuse me.""Yep! It will be satisfying to crush his arrogance."Tamaz patted on his shoulder and left. Rudra analyzed for a while and dialed Maahir."Boss!""Get Harish to our warehouse by tomorrow.""Okay."*Rudra ate his dinner and loitered into the bedroom while scrolling the head-lines. Suddenly, his phone buzzed. His father again. Rudra took a long breath. Abhay Chauhan could never just let him be. He wasted within himself for a while but finally answered on the last ring."Son, What are you up to?" Abhay asked."Nothing! Why did you call me? Is everything okay?""Yes, everything is fine. I want you to meet Diana.""That's not possible," Rudra said in a low tone with his hands curled into a sturdy grip while his chest thrust out."It's an order, my dear son.""You're in no position to order me, remember that. Don't ever call me to discuss these kinds of things."Rudra hung upon his father. He knew he was rude, but he couldn't control his temper. All his father had to do was raise the name Diana in front of him. Another beat and he made a phone call. On the second ring, there came a voice from the other side. It's William."Boss!!" William said."William. Where are you?""Checking on the weapons shipment. Do you need me for anything?""Not yet, but be ready. I'll inform you if I need you."After a while, "Guys," William said while catching the attention of his twenty fellow people. They turned around and waited to let him continue."Boss might need us. We must smash his enemy like we usually do.""We were all ready, William. After so long, we might get a chance to show our exceptional fighting skills." They laughed while hoping their wait might end soon....Tanvi finished with work at around 05:30 PM. On the way to her home, she wondered, "Did I make it? What'll Mr. Rudra decide?" She tucked her hair behind her ears, "There's nothing I can do on that. Why waste my time?"With that, she began surfing through her mobile and came across a few interesting design ideas. Her eyes grew wide in anticipation with a glimmer."They are all great, but how to design the combination uniquely?" She began brainstorming by twirling her pendant with her slender fingers until she connected all the dots. A wave of relaxation washed over her."Woah!! If I made this design it would be stunningly gorgeous know?" Excitement shot through her nerves. She reached her apartment and slipped the keys off in her bewilderment. "Oops!" She tapped her forehead and twisted the doorknob.Tanvi jumped onto the couch and commenced designing the draft. Her round eyes followed the swift movements of an ink brush. Her delicate hand swung while painting endlessly.After hours of
08:00 AM. Maahir stood at the isolated location dressed in a white shirt paired up with a beige blazer with gelled onyx hair. With his tall figure, wheatish complexion, and husky muscles, he looked extremely handsome. He strode towards the door and rang the bell a few times, but no response.Peered again at the address on his mobile and looked at his watch. He clenched his fists and punched the wall, then took a deep breath. Put out his cigarette and waited for a while. "What games are you playing, Harish? Come on, open the door now." Maahir yelled.Looking at his unbothered attitude, Maahir's blood boiled with fury. Taking a deep breath, "I know that you are inside. If you didn't act accordingly now, your situation will be even worse." Maahir warned him in a threatening tone, yet Harish didn't show up. He kicked the door in frustration and stomped aside.Grabbing his mobile from the pocket, he dialed Rudra. While Rudra sat on the couch, looking through the documents of The Magenta Bu
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 col
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