Invisible String

Chapter 19: A bouquet of peonies

Word count: 2055 words

Aditya’s PoV
Going to Kabir’s place and asking him for advice was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I was not going to let Vikram get into my head and jeopardise the one good thing I have going in my life.

With my newfound determination, I start my car and drive upto Ahuja and Co., where I’m pretty sure she’s gonna be. I walk upto the assistant to ask her to let me know if she’s in the office.

“Hello, I’m looking for Ms. Naina Ahuja. Is she here?” I ask her, hoping for a positive response, but looking at her face, I know I’m not going to get that.

“I’m sorry sir, but ma’am has gone for a very important meeting and has prohibited me from calling her ‘no matter what’, these were her exact words. You could wait in the lobby if you want, I’m sure she will be back in less than 15 minutes.” She reasons with me politely and gestures towards the lobby with her eyes.

I sigh defeatedly, running a hand through my hair but follow her instructions nonetheless. I go and sit out on the sofa, which is actually quite comfortable, so much that I could sleep on it.

I have to say her office is very pleasing to the eyes. Minimalistic designs yet sleek and modern undertones, a very promising and professional environment. This didn’t surprise me in the least, in fact, I was even more impressed by her now.

She felt as if I was embarrassed by her. How could she even think something like that? Out of all the things she said, that cut deeper than the others because it meant that it was my fault she felt that. If only she could see herself through my eyes, she would truly see how beautiful she actually is, and not just by appearance, but by heart.

As I get lost in my own thoughts, I start to think about what I would tell her when we finally meet. I can’t just walk upto her and be like- “Yeah all my problems are sorted now, the problems that I can’t tell you about, so now we should just kiss and make up.” This would definitely earn me a slap to my face. No, I have to get something better to say.

After spending the next 15-20 minutes just trying to brainstorm something to say to her, I realise that I’m completely fucked because I don’t even know what to say. Anything wrong that I might say would push her away even further or make things worse. I need more time to come up with something good.

I get up and make my way to the exit, when I hear the assistant calling after me. “Sir, why are you leaving? Ma’am called me just now saying that she’ll be here in 5 minutes, and I even told her that there is a man waiting for her.”

“Just tell her that her man forgot something to give her, but he will give it to her soon enough.” I don’t wait for her response and get out of the office and get into my car. ‘Naina, just you wait. I’m gonna sweep you off your feet with my words and get you back.’

Naina Pov

After closing one of the most important deals of my career, I happily drive to my office, singing along to The Weeknd. God knows how badly I needed this win right now. Looks like things were finally coming up for me.  Nothing could ruin my mood today.

I get out of the car and enter into the building, spotting Aruna, my assistant, typing away on her computer. I walk upto her with mock sadness on my face as she looks up.

“Ma’am I’m so sorry about the deal, is there anything I can do for you?” She was just too sweet for her own good.

“Yes, give everyone a half to go home and relax for the rest of the day, because we got the deal!” I squeal in excitement and put my arms around her.