CH 3 || Namit

Namit

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It's 7 in the morning and my plane is about to land. It's been more than 3 years but I couldn't gather the courage in those 3 years to come to India, where my family resides. I was so much filled with hatred towards her that I detached myself from everything which reminds me of her. I never came back to Delhi because I knew she too lives here and it won't be easy for me. I agree I was being a coward but not anymore. I left because of her and now I came back only because of her.

My plane landed and now I am headed towards M.N.K Industries. Yeah I know it's too early but I am being impatient. I want to see her. I came to know about her being an employee in my Uncle's company not long ago. I reached at 8 in the office. When I was about to go further towards the lift the receptionist stopped me and started asking me who do I want to meet, if I have an appointment, and that literally irritated me. No one ever dared to talk to me like that and when I turned to her, her jaw dropped. She couldn't believe her eyes. She rubbed her eyes to confirm that if it was really me and I was fuming with anger. First, she stopped me to go into my uncle's office and now she is just staring as if she has seen a ghost. I know it's not every day that people get to see me but still, I am in hurry. But actually, it's not her fault. No one in the company knows that Neeraj Khanna is none other than my own uncle.

I am the famous Namit Khanna, heir of N.K Industries. Well, every business magazine considers me The Ruthless Billionaire, The Playboy Billionaire, and what not. It didn't affect me till 3 months back but it does affect me now. It's not their fault though. I have become ruthless because of none other than my own mistake. And it's really very rare to have even a glimpse of me. In the last 3 years, I only gave two interviews directly. One was for a business deal and another one... I gave it to her friend, Aditi.

"Well, the look on your face clearly states that you are very well aware of my identity. But still, you dared to stop me." I said angrily gritting my teeth, if she would have been my employee I would have surely fired her.

"Sor...Sorry, Sir...I didn't see your face...I did...didn't know it's you."She said stammering.

But before I could say anything I was interrupted by a known voice.

"Go easy my boy....they are not used to your ruthless way. They will get scared."

I turned back to see my uncle standing there with a huge smile. It's been so long I have seen him and my family members. But still, he looked the same handsome hunk.

"You are still the same handsome man....you want to compete with me.?" I asked and went towards him and hugged him.

"No way, not even in my dreams I am gonna compete with you. I don't wanna lose."

"ComeOn Uncle ....everyone knows you can still give competition to every handsome young man out there," I said while pulling myself from the hug and he laughed.

"Sorry Meera, I know he might have scared you....but please forgive him. He might look ruthless but he is a sweetheart." Uncle told the receptionist, but it's embarrassing, why is he apologizing for my behaviour.

"Uncle you are embarrassing me," I said to uncle.

"Then you shouldn't have talked to her like that my boy," Uncle said with a little disappointment on his face and I sighed, and when I was about to apologize Meera stopped me.

"It's ok sir, it's not Namit Sir's fault...I should have noticed earlier," she said. I was thanking God that she said this otherwise I would have to apologize to her. Sorry is a tough word for me. I rarely apologize to anyone, especially to those whom I rarely know.

"Meera is the meeting room ready, and where are Adya and Samaira?" Uncle asked Meera

Her name was more than enough to increase my heartbeat. I was getting nervous as if I am about to see her for the first time but that's not my fault, that's how she is. Anyone can lose his mind just by looking at her.

"Sir they will be reaching anytime soon and for the meeting room, Samaira Mam said she will arrange it herself," Meera replied to Uncle's questions.

"Okay, thanks Meera. Inform me when they come." Uncle told Meera and she nodded in yes and then he turned to me, before he could say anything I asked him about the meeting to which he told me about some Korean delegates and how big this deal is and also that this meeting got preponed without any information.

"Namit you go home. I will join you there after the meeting."Uncle said to me.

"I need to ask you a favour, can we talk in private?" I asked uncle and then we went to his cabin.

We sat there and then I continued, "Uncle I know I shouldn't interfere in your company's matters but can I ask you a favour?" before he could say anything I continued "I want Samaira Kashyap to handle all the presentation."

He looked at me with a shocking expression on his face.

"This is your company also Namit, you don't have to ask for favours, you have to demand but this is something difficult....wait....why? I mean do you know her?"Uncle asked.

"I will tell you everything at home. But for now, please just this once uncle fulfill this demand of me. I am sure that you will surely get this deal if she will do it alone."I told uncle with confidence.

"I don't know Namit...It's not like I doubt her capabilities but she is a junior. She won't be able to do that alone." Uncle tried to convince me. But I know her, she can pull this off better than anyone.

"Just trust me this once uncle...Please!!!!!" I convinced him at last and he had to agree and then Meera called to inform uncle about Samaira and Adya's presence.

Uncle was going to them but before that, he turned to me and asked "Are you sure about this?"

"More than sure," I replied.

I know that uncle monitors every meeting and that's why there are cameras in every meeting room so when uncle went out I switched on the big monitor screen to see what's happening in the meeting room....actually that's not the real reason. I just wanted to see her.

I switched it on, and my heart was ready to pop out from my chest. But when my eyes landed on her my heart calmed down. She is still the same. Her black doe eyes speak of kindness and love always. The sweetness in her voice is incomparable. But something is missing. Her playfulness. She used to be so cheerful but everything changed, all because of me. I ruined her, but I will bring old Samaira back. That's the only way I will be able to forgive myself.

I was watching her so intently that I didn't even realize she was crying. But why?

Then I heard her conversation with Adya that she is scared, she used to be so confident back then and now she is just broken.

Her tears are the last thing I want to see, but here she is crying only because of me as I asked my uncle to let her handle the meeting alone. But I have a reason for the favour I asked of my uncle. I still believe her. I know she can still do this but she just needs a little motivation.

I was thinking about what to do when an idea struck my mind. I called Mark my bodyguard in Uncle's cabin. I took his phone and sent a text to Samaira and then deleted the message from Mark's phone.

Actually, I sent her a motivational text to her which I sent to Nitya, my sister on the day of her interview. Nitya was scared that day but that single text brought a smile to her face and the same thing happened with Samaira. That text gave her a little bit of confidence and she was smiling.

The meeting was going as I expected it to be, but suddenly one of the clients asked something in his native language. Uncle and Adya were shocked, they didn't even understand what he asked. But not me, I was very well aware of this as I have worked with these people, they like to test people and that's why I asked uncle that favour, for Samaira to handle everything. I very well know that she knows Korean and she replied to him with full confidence. I saw my old Samaira in her at that time, even it was just for the slightest moment but I know that I can bring her back.

The meeting got over and everyone was happy and praising Samaira, the happiness in her eyes was evident. When Adya asked how she knew Korean, she lied. She told her it's a new hobby of hers, but that's not the truth.

I was so busy looking at her that I didn't even realize that my uncle came back. To bring me back from my thoughts of Samaira he cleared his throat and then I looked at him. There were so many questions in his eyes and I was not ready to answer them. So I started the conversation,

"I know you have lots of questions, but for now I can't tell anything to you. I want you to come with me home as I have to tell everyone something very important.....It's more like an announcement" He was very confused, after hearing this.

"I hope it's a good announcement?" Uncle stated, more like a question.

"Yes, it is...I am sure you will approve of it." I said smiling.

"So shall we leave then?"He asked and I nodded in yes and then we left for our mansion.

We were in the car. Uncle was driving, and then he asked "You do remember that after entering the house you will have to face the wrath of your parents, right.?"

Shit, how can I forget that? My parents always called me here to meet them, but I never listened. They even thought of setting me up with someone so that I can come back home but none of it worked because I scared those girls with my ruthless behaviour.

But now when I am here, I haven't even informed them about my arrival. The only Uncle was aware of that. I am hell scared now but I am happy too that I am meeting them after so long. I was being selfish for not coming back here, but I also didn't want them to see me in the condition I used to live in 3 months back. How pathetic I became but I want to change, I also want to become the same old Namit Khanna but only she can change me. Only she holds the right and ability to do that. I wonder if I haven't checked those messages 3 months back what would have happened.