Niharika's POV
I immediately contacted Mr. Bose informing him what Mr. Walia had said. We focussed over the people knowing about this project. Only me, Mr. Bose, Arpit and Sapna knew about it. I couldn't imagine who could betray me. Mind pointed out at Arpit but instincts did not. Mr. Bose has never done anything like that despite having several opportunities in the past. He is the one whom I could trust. Sapna is kind of mysterious but what would a house maid do, I thought brushing off all these thoughts.
While discussing the things Vikram could do, we realized possibilities are endless. My annual fashion show, international deal and shares are under a serious threat apart from the research project, I realized.
During the discussion, one of my employees came up with a letter. Upon examination, we realized it was a court notice. A woman named Niyati Verma had complained against our facial cream in the consumer forum. According to her, many customers in her beauty s
Arpit's POVI came home to find my mother a bit restless. She was ready in a silk sari and asked me to take her to her doctor for a regular check-up. She is a heart patient so she is on medicines. Her blood pressure is a major concern for all of us and hence, I can't leave her alone. This is the main reason for me to work in India. I couldn't persuade her to move out of India with me because she wishes to die in her homeland like dad did. She loved dad the most and after his death, her health has deteriorated considerably. Now, she asked me to come back from Australia and stay with her. I want to be with her in her last days.*****Sitting in my study, I am almost done with my writing the proposal for the project which is more or less the plan of action, just without the results. I genuinely wish that the outcomes must come positive or I swear the fiery tigress would eat me alive.I chuckled at my chain of thoughts. Sitting in my study and working on my lapto
Arpit's POVI couldn't sleep at night. In the morning, I got ready for the office. I had to meet Niharika and tell her about the conversation I had over the phone at night. I don't know how she would react but this is only what I could do. I cared for my family first, if she doesn't assure my family's security, I will resign. I made up my mind to resign amidst the turmoil and got ready for the office. I wore a black colored business suit and combed my unkempt hair.I had a peaceful breakfast with my mother. She sensed my tensions but she thought I was worried about our health. Little did she know, I had got an ultimatum of a storm. Looking at her face, I realized she wanted to question my worries and I was not interested in anything. I knew my answers would give her more tension which could be detrimental for her health, so I got up picking my bag and left. I hopped into the car and began my journey.While going to the office, on the way, I entered a lonely lane I
Arpit's POVInstead of going to my cabin, I went straight to the 12th floor and entered Niharika's cabin only to realize that I didn't knock and I knew she would react. I was panicking because of the bikers today.I saw her holding a coffee mug and standing near the window sill. She was wearing a beige colored business suit and pencil heels. Her hair was falling on her shoulder. She was in a deep thoughtful mood. She looked very enticing. I was tempted by her beauty. All my fears vanished. I wanted to stand beside her forever. I mentally planned not to resign. I wanted her, her peace, her smile back."Dr. Khandelwal, why are you not used to knocking on doors? You must respect your boss's privacy." I heard her. My thoughts were interrupted."Madam, I am threatened by someone for working with you. Your business rival is probably conspiring." I said and played the conversation to prove my point. I told her about the bikers. I showed her the paper.She list
Niharika's POVI wondered what happened within a few minutes. "Was it even a serious proposal?", my heart enquired just to be sure."Yeah, it was certainly a real thing", my mind answered.His apology made me realize that it was my ego who kept this issue for long. I never thought about his point of getting distracted. I wondered how different things would have been if I had not punched him that day. We would have been good friends at least.I had been craving his 'I love you' for the last fifteen years. I wanted to jump in joy.I planned to play along. After all, he was distracted by me, he loved me and he chose his career. I really appreciate his choice because love cannot buy necessities of life but he took so long to confess. If he would have not applied for my company, we would have never met and he would have never confessed. These practical thoughts ran in my mind only to make me strong enough to play along.I remembered the moment when he
Niharika's POVIt was indeed a hectic day today. I was tired. As soon as I reached home, I felt betrayed by Sapna. I didn't feel safe in my own house. My instincts emphasizes over something being wrong.I entered my house to find Sapna lying with a pool of blood on the kitchen's floor.I was taken back. I knew something was wrong, very wrong.I called the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aryan Vashistha and explained the turmoil to him. He rushed to my place along with his team. My advocate and detective, Raghav had already come. The ambulance was on the way.My study was ransacked. I received a call on my phone. I picked it up expected the worst."Niharika, my nephew..." I could hear feeble, weeping voice of Arpit."What happened, Arpit?" I asked. My heart beat was racing."Niharika, my nephew, my nephew has not reached home from school. I searched him everywhere. He is in trouble. Please help, please help me."
Niharika's POVYash is indeed a stressbuster. As soon as he came in, he asked me in his kiddish voice making an innocent face. "When will I see mumma? Uncle is not taking me home. Please take me home."His innocent eyes and puppy face made me feel relaxed. I knew I had to inform his uncle about his whereabouts but before that I wanted to talk to him."Hey, what's your name, cutie-pie?" I asked."My name is Yash." He answered confidently despite us meeting for the first time."How was your day today?" I asked him directly on point. I expected him to reveal details of whatever he suffered today."Auntie, I painted a scenery at school. I danced in the class. Our annual function is coming up. Practices are really hectic." He said, making a sad face and I wondered what he has in his store. He continued making a disgusting face, "Then, my friend fought with me over my new pencil. He wanted that but I didn't give him." I wanted to stop his blabber becaus
Niharika's POVMy deep slumber was broken with a phone call. I checked the time. It was eight in the morning. I picked up the call. It was Raghav."Hello, madam. Good morning!", I heard in a cheerful voice."Good morning, Raghav. Is it really a good one?" I asked him, mocking at his cheerfulness."Yes, madam. Sapna has woken up. Police are taking her statement. I wasn't allowed to talk to her but my subordinate, Rachel, has given important information. Sapna is Niyati's cousin." I was shocked to hear this."What?" I asked."Madam, one more for you. Niyati is Vikram's new girlfriend for the last six months." I was amazed this time not at the news because I was expecting something like this but at the excitement of Raghav."Why are you so happy, Mr. Raghav?" I asked him as I switched to a pure business tone."Madam, according to my theory, Sapna was working for you. Vikram involved Niyati in his foul play and Niyati, in turn, involved Sa
Niharika's POVI was a bit relaxed at how the situation ended but I was worried about Sapna and Niyati. Whatever they did to me was utterly wrong but still they were wounded and I didn't even know how they were doing.I called Mr. Bose made sure to provide as much evidence as possible to make sure that Vikram Walia does not come out on bail. I wanted him in jail for a long time. Thankfully, I was able to provide evidence against him. My last minute idea of a spy camera was indeed effective.I asked my driver to drive me to the hospital where both of the girls were taken as I hopped in the car.I checked my emails only to find a list of people who claimed that they got allergies with my product as sent by Raghav. I wanted to make it sure that they were safe and they didn't get any allergies. If anyone has got any kind of problem, I decided to take my product down from the market, no matters, it was my loss. I was sure it was safe but still wanted to make sure.