Chapter 21

Rohit's POV



The next morning, I got the call that I had been anticipating since yesterday. It was a very big project and in the absence of Bhai, I had to start working on everything as dad was not very well.

So I got ready and went to the office and on the way, I ordered flowers for her and asked the shop to deliver them at the office.

Sia was already working on new designs. She was so lost in her work that I stood there and kept looking at her.

Just then someone greeted me good morning and she realized that I was standing there looking at her.

" Good morning sir... " She said with a small smile.

" Sir?? "

" Mr. Kapoor?? "

" Are we back to square one now?" I said trying to control the disappointment and turned on my heel and went to my cabin. I was really angry now.

There was a knock on the door.

" Come in... " I said and she came in.

" What did that mean?? " she came and asked.

" What ?? " I said in an annoyed tone.

" Why are you so angry all of a sudden? What did I do?? " She asked.

" I told you to call me Rohit... Do that... Yesterday you called me by my name, so what is your problem now?"

" But you are my boss. Aren't you? " she said. She was trying to avoid looking into my eyes.

" Did you hear even a single word of what I said to you yesterday?? "

" I did.. but I think it is better this way. I don't know..... "

" At least tell me what is the problem ?? " I asked her. I wanted to tell her about the project I earned. I wanted to tell her how dad said I was becoming as good as Bhai. I wanted to talk to her, not some employee.

" I don't know... "

" Ok fine.... please go and do your work. "

" I am sorry if ... "

" You are here to work. Right? Then go and do that. " I said and she went out quietly.

I was very upset ... I called Sumit and told him about the new project. He was very enthusiastic about it. He seemed to be extra happy.

" Go and tell Sia that she needs to make more of those things. Take the requirements from her and order everything. "

" Yes sir.. " he said and went away.

I just tried to concentrate on my work. I had to prove myself more. This project was the right opportunity for me.

I made a plan to work on it effectively. I wanted to surprise dad and Bhai, wanted them to be proud of me.

It was post lunch and I had not left my cabin.

I called a meeting and assigned the duties to everyone. I told them that that project was very big and important for me, so I did not want any clumsiness.

I could feel her looking at me but I did not look at her.

I had not had any breakfast as I was too excited to meet her. So I am having a headache now.

" Julie, can you get me a cup of coffee ..... a bit stronger, please? " I said to her.

" Do you need anything to eat sir? You were working while lunchtime. " She asked.

" No... I don't want that... Just get some medicine.. I have a headache. "

I said and she nodded and went away to get one for me.

I went back to my cabin and did my work. She kept the coffee near me..along with the medicine and I was about to take it.

" Have some food..... " I looked up and saw it was Sia who got coffee and medicine along with her food and a plate and kept it in front of me.

" No thanks I am not hungry..... You should not have bothered. I asked Julie to do this.. "

" She was making it when Your dad called her. So I brought it.... "

" Thanks, but you could have sent some peon. " I said avoiding looking at her.

" I am sorry... " She said and turned to go when I called her name.

" Sia wait.... "

She halted but didn't turn back to look at me. I went to where she was standing.

I turned her myself. Her eyes looked moist.

" What happened?? " I asked her.

" You tell me... why are you angry with me?? " her eyes were a bit moist.

" I don't know... I just lost it because you keep addressing me so formally. I like you a lot... Today I was so excited to tell you about this project. I got it without any help from dad and Bhai... I just wanted to share that with you... " I said.

" I am sorry... I don't know why, but I have some trust issues.... "

" It's ok....but please call me Rohit... "

" Ok.. but you eat food before taking medicine...you didn't have lunch, how can you take medicine on empty stomach? What time did you have your breakfast? "

Awww so sweet... At least she cared for me.

" I... didn't... " I said, rubbing the back of my neck.

" What ?? Are you out of your mind??" She literally shouted at me.

" I don't want to eat.. "

" Rubbish... Come and have food.. " he held my hand and pulled me towards my chair.

" Sit-down and eat something.. " she glared at me.

" No, I don't want... " I said smiling at her as she was looking very good bossing around me.

" You are so stubborn... Here eat this"

She opened her food and served it on the plate and offered me but I smiled and shook my head.

" Oh c'mon... Don't behave like a child. Eat it yourself or ... "

" Or what?? " I said with a smirk and she glared as if she was my mom.

She took a spoonful of the Rajma and rice from her tiffin box and brought it in front of my mouth.

" I will have to force it down your throat... " She said in an angry tone.

I would love that, my feisty warrior...

But I didn't want to tease her so I opened my mouth and ate it.

" Good ... now finish that.. " she smiled and said.

" No... " I shook my head.

" What is the problem now?? You didn't like it?? "

" I loved it... "

" Then?? Eat it.. "

" No... Make me eat it. " I said with a pout.

" Eat it yourself... You are not a kid."

" But you treated me like one just now... So do it... "

" Rohit !!! "

" Siaaaaaa "

" You are very irritating ... You know that right? "

" You are so cute... Do you know that?" She just shook her head.

" Why did you not have lunch? " I asked her.

" I was working.. " she said, not looking into my eyes.

" Eat with me... " I said and took a spoonful of food and offered it to her.

" Unlike you, I can eat on my own. " She said but I was adamant. She ate hesitantly.

We both had very tasty food.

" Ummm did you make this?? "

" No... Mom did... "

" It tastes exactly as my mom makes them. Priya also cooks very well. Can you make them too? "

" Obviously.. "

" Make for me too... I would love to eat. " I said looking at her beautiful face. She blushed a bit but tried to hide it but distracting me.

" Ok.. now take that medicine... We will order another coffee for you.. that one is cold now. "

" First you promise that you will make it for me... "

" Coffee?? "

" No food... "

" Ok ok... I promise. "

" What will you make?? " I asked again like an excited child.

" Whatever you want..... What is your favorite? " she asked, looking at me with an amused expression.

" You.. "

" What ?? " she looked shocked.

Shit!! What did I say??

" You can make whatever You want... I would love to eat it. "

" Ok ... I promise ... by the way thanks a lot for the flowers... They are beautiful... " she said shyly.

" Not as beautiful as you though... " I said and she blushed.

" Now do you mind telling me about this project? " she tried to change the topic.

" Sure... Beautiful.. "

" Don't call me that... "

" Gorgeous? "

" No?? "

" Well, I will call you beautiful because you are and I can't stop looking at you... " I said and she released her breath and shook her head.

I smiled and told her everything I wanted to since morning.

One day, very soon... You will be mine forever... I promise you that my feisty warrior...