THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY

8.

Unnati: Ahhhh....

She turned around and saw Manav.

Unnati (giving the bag) : The Starbucks drink you ordered. I brought it for you. Now I am done, shall I leave? (A little scared)

She tried to open the door but Manav closed it again.

Manav: I don't need it, I am looking for you. Unnati Malharkar, right? I remember you.

Unnati(scared laughing ) : Waste your time to remember me, such a nobody in the company. I am so sorry. How can I help you?

Manav: Don't act like a fool.

Unnati: I am never clever anyways.

Manav: Don't you understand why I am looking for you?

Unnati: Ooooh... Let me think. Almost there. I think I get it, a bit.

Manav: So, you admit you froze my Twitter account.

Unnati: That's not freezing your Twitter. I did it just for your account security. I just changed your password. Tip from a cyber expert to change your account password after every three months. The new password is *************. You can login to change it again. That's all I will leave now.

Saying this she opens the door but Manav's hand was on the door only so he closed it again. All this time Manav's hand was on the door only next to Unnati.

Manav: STOP!

He took off his shades.

Manav(shouting): That's all?

Unnati: I guess so. (Her head was facing the ground)

Manav: This is far from optimistic.

Unnati:(raises her head and smiles) : Don't hesitate to tell me if you need anything. (Trying to change the topic)

Author's Pov

So Unnati's back was touching the door and Manav's one hand was on the other side of the door right next to her head. He moved closer to her face. Unnati turned her face to the other side.

Manav(angry) : How dare you? How dare you trick me like this. Millions of people are waiting for me to post on Twitter. Now, because of you I can't keep my words. My image is completely destroyed.

Unnati(in a very low voice because she was scared) : You can't blame me.

Manav(shouting) : Then who?

Unnati closed her eyes because she was scared. He was very close to her face so he moved a little back still with his hands on the door pinning her.

Manav(still angry) : As an old saying goes, new broom sweeps clean. (He removes his hand, turns back and starts walking and  continues saying) The first day at a new job, you already offered ideas for Tanishk. (Again turns to face Unnati) Don't you know that if I get angry. (shouting even louder) I CAN FIRE YOU TOO?

Unnati again closes her eyes because she was scared.

Unnati: Are you really asking me to leave? (Matlab room se jane ko company se nahi)

Manav(in a calm tone) : Yes! ( Pointing towards the door)

Unnati: Then I will leave now.

Manav(shouting) : Get out!

Unnati keeps the Starbucks order at table and opens the door but stops and comes back.

Unnati:(shouting) No way, why should I leave? Director Tanishk frightened me. So do you. If there's anything between you two then solve it face to face. (Manav was shocked) Fight like a man!

Manav: Tanishk always brings me troubles. And you're here to mock me right? (Pointing towards her) Is this how you divide the work?

Unnati:  I know you have problems with him. As the saying goes, we always have problems with each others. Don't be afraid when encountering them. Instead, we need to face them. I know it's my fault that I changed your password without your permission. I apologize, alright?

Manav(annoyed) : Not everything in this world can be solved with an apology.

Unnati: Can you please consider the problem by standing on my position? In those circumstances what do you think I should do? When ever you tweet something arguments starts taking place. You damage the company's image and your own image. Not for others but also think for yourself, alright? Good to no one but even worse for you. Do you still want to do it? Don't shout at others just because you are tall, handsome and rich. Stop mocking others. (She was saying and moving towards him. Manav was just looking at her and listening. She even came more close so Manav moved a step back. He had no more space. Unnati pinned him to the wall and continues saying) (loud). Especially to the ones who are kind to you.(Manav was shocked seeing Unnati's hand on his side of the wall) Don't be spoiled. Don't mistake kindness to you for fear to you. No one is afraid of someone else. Learn how to respect and cherish others.(Manav was just looking at her and listening)  Kind words can be warm in winter. Savage words hurt. Wrong words are lifetimes pain. (Shouting louder and pointing towards him) Didn't your mother teach you that?

Unnati pointed her finger towards him and poked her finger on his chest. Manav was looking at her finger poking him in shock.

Unnati: A smart person like you should understand this. A loud drum needs no heavy hammer, a swift horse needs no whip. (In a fast voice) Ok, I am done, Bye

Saying this she left him and ran away. She opened the door.

Manav: Stop right there!

But Manav was at the back of the door so Unnati got out and stick out her tongue and teased Manav from the circular glass at the door.

Manav was startled to see someone talking back to him like that. He wore his shades back.

Manav(sighs) : What a crazy girl! So annoying.

Saying this he left from the recording studio. And started walking towards the lift. He pressed the button to call the lift in anger. Suddenly he received a call.

Who do you think called Manav?

Do you think Manav will fire Unnati for speaking rudely with him?

Stay tuned to know what will happen. Hope you all are enjoying it.

Thanks for reading ❤