Chapter 29

Shubh's POV



I tried to give her all the gifts back, she got for me, but she told me to throw them if I didn't want them. But when I insisted that she returns them, she took the bag from me and kept near a trash can and after that, she opened the door of their car and slipped into it without saying a single word and without looking at me even once.

I was shocked at that. She kept reading on her phone. Though I was avoiding her, still... when she gave me the same treatment for just a few minutes, I felt very bad, as if I was heartbroken and wounded.

I wanted to take her in my arms and apologize for being indifferent and ignoring her. But, could not do it. They went off but I kept rooted there. I looked at that bag again.

It was so beautiful, just like the one who brought it. I could not throw them so I picked up the bag and went towards my car to drive towards the orphanage. I was not in a mood now but I couldn't disappoint those small kids.

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I came back to Delhi and tried to forget everything and gave my exams. My hard work paid off very well and I topped the exams. I got many offers from the best companies to join them with amazing pay packages but I declined all of them as I had to take my own business to another height.

I joined my dad at the office officially. He made me the CEO of our company.

But still many national and international companies kept approaching me.

I was called for one such meeting. I had already declined their offer but still, they wanted to meet me. They said that the HOD from Human resource wanted to meet me. I was getting ready for that. The meeting was scheduled at a famous five-star hotel.

I have always been very punctual, I reached there 5 minutes before time. A table was reserved on the company's name. The manager asked me to take a seat there. I waited and all of a sudden I saw a familiar face approaching me.

I tried to recall her name but could not. She came and smiled at me. She was one of my friend's sister and my senior by one year. I recalled that her name was Ayesha. She was so happy to see me that she hugged me. I felt a bit awkward at her gesture.

We sat down and ordered a coffee. She told me about their company in detail, the offered job profile and pay package. I listened carefully. It was all good, but I was determined to work for my own company.

" Your offer is extremely good, but I want to devote my knowledge and time to our own family business. We have our own very lucrative business. We cater to the whole of India with our best spices and condiments. Our products are exported all over the world. We make sure that we provide only the best quality. I am planning to make our brand reach to each and every kitchen in the whole world. "

" All the best for that Shubh. But our company is not your competitor, you can work for us as well, if you don't want a regular job then you can work as a freelancer. Handle a few projects and get paid for them."

" Um... That is not a bad idea, I may think about it. Just tell me your offer for this arrangement. "

" Sure, I will chalk out everything and will get back to you. Thanks a lot for considering our offer. "

" Please don't say that it is a good offer. We can work over it. Thanks. " we got up and started moving towards the door.

" Can we meet tomorrow, as well to discuss this ? " she asked.

" Yeah sure. "

" Let's meet here for lunch. The restaurant is said to serve a very good meal. Why not enjoy it while we talk about our proposal. "

" Ok, fine with me. " I said.

" That's great Shubh, it was nice meeting you after so long. Ok then bye till we meet here again tomorrow." She said and hugged me again. I felt awkward again but let it be. It was a normal these days but I get uneasy.

I said bye and went out. I was happy as it was a good idea, this way I could work for myself as well as others.

Somehow a beautiful face of a certain someone came into my mind. I had blocked my mind on that issue. But today it came back. I had not seen her for 3 months.

I had not even met Sandy and Vikram Ji for so long. I wanted to meet her today so bought some gifts for them and went to their place.

It was a chance that they would be at home only as it was a holiday. I didn't bother to call her as I want to see that surprised look on her face.

I rang the bell and a tall and beautiful girl opened the door. I didn't recognise her so I was confused.

" Oh !! I am here to meet Sandy... I mean Sandhya. Is she home?? " I asked.

" Of course yes, I am sorry I didn't recognise you. "

" I am her brother, Shubh. "

" Oh, I am so sorry, please come in. " She let me in and I smiled politely.

She led me to the living room where I saw Sandhya.

The moment she saw me her face lit up and she ran towards me to welcome me with open arms.

I was looking where to keep all the stuff I was holding so that another girl took them and placed on the dining table.

I hugged Sandy and then kissed on her forehead. I was meeting her after such a long time. Just then I saw Vidhi.

Oh, God !! Only today I was thinking about her. She was as shocked to see me as I was.

I kept stealing glances at her. She looked even more beautiful now.

When sandy went to the kitchen to get me something, I tried to talk to her. But she was really upset with me as she thought that I was still angry with her and that's why I avoided talking to her.

I tried to talk to her but she was not even listening to me. She thought that I hated her as she had slapped me at that time. I was explaining but she didn't even listen. And then I didn't get a chance to talk to her.

For the whole time, her sad eyes and expression kept haunting me. Was she the same girl, who was so full of life??

What happened to her???

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Next day, I was sitting in the same hotel having lunch with Ayesha. She was smiling like anything. She had come up with a very good offer. I was very happy with the offer.

I saw all the pros and cons of the deal and saw that it was very beneficial for me and I would learn so many new things as well.

So I agreed to that proposal. And all of a sudden she shrieked and hugged me.

Her reaction was a bit too loud for me. But I just smiled while she hugged me, she was like Vidhi, doing something without thinking. I wanted to remove her arms immediately but that seemed a bit rude.

I made her sit again and told her not to hug me as I get a bit uncomfortable. She just smiled and laughed at me saying, " Oh God !! Are you still making men like him ?? " I just smiled at her

" But on a serious note. You are awesome, even girls from our class had a crush on you. But you were so reserved, they didn't dare to talk to you. You are a nice man. Sorry, I am in a habit of hugging people. " She said and I smiled again.

Just then we saw a waiter coming with the juice we ordered. I was checking something in my phone and the very next moment, I was shocked to see that she was drenched in the juice as the waiter had spilt them over her.

I asked her if she was alright, she nodded and glared at the waiter. She scolded him for being careless.

" I am sorry, it's not his fault, my foot got twisted and I fell on him. Please excuse him. " A voice said from nowhere and I froze as it sounded like Vidhi's.

I got up and saw that she was sitting on the shining floor rubbing her foot. I was extremely shocked and confused to see her there.

Was I dreaming about her?? Was she really there or it was just my overactive imagination?

" I am extremely sorry ma'am, sir. I spoilt your... Lunch. " She said.

Oh my God!! It's her...

" It's ok... Shubh, please excuse me, I need to go and clean this mess. " Ayesha said

" Yeah, sure Ayesha... " I said and she left. I was looking at the girl I loved, sitting on the floor rubbing her foot. My clumsy beauty... Still wearing those high heels...

I swear I would throw all of them someday.

Why does she wear them???