Meet Atharvaa Singhania, 27 years old, handsome, charming, and hardworking person who completed his business management from the University of London, now CEO of Singhania Industries. He loves and protective about his family.
And our female lead Khu...
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"These days you're keeping so many secrets from me, Duffer???" I said, completing my blueberry cheesecake, lightly licking the corners of my lips.
"What secrets??" He mumbled, peeping here and there nervously with a poker face.
"You didn't inform me that your boyfriend is more handsome than the photos we saw when we're going through his information???" I tease him as he keeps sneaking out in the corners like a thief whenever Gaurav notices him or approaches him. Glaring at me, he continued his work, i.e, staying out of the sight of Gaurav, making me roll my eyes.
"Why are you even hiding from him when our actual plan is to draw him closer to you and gain some evidence from him???" I ask him even when I think I know the answer because I'm familiar with his beautiful heart.
"I'm already guilty, Snickers, seeing that I'm will break his heart one day once we get any information from him so, I'm maintaining the distance before he grows closer to me." He expressed, rubbing his face uneasily.
"Not again, Duffer. We already discussed this. He is not as good as he is looking. Did you forget, he was also involved in that scam, and even after knowing that kids will die if they get injected with that drug he helped them? We're only doing this to save kids, so you don't need to feel guilty." Squeezing his shoulder, I try to assure him even myself, but seeing his frown-itching face, I added mischievously to reduce the turmoil he is going through.
"Or did you start having feelings for him??" Wiggling my brows, I question him playfully.
"Make fun of me as much as you can, because one day I will return it in such a way that you will beg me to stop." He replied, scowling at me, placing hands on his hips, and I neglected his comment, waving my hand like I didn't bother.
"Did you think I didn't observe what's going on between you and Atharvaa and how you guys are stealing glances at each other? Huh??" He retorted, pointing his finger at me, and to my poor luck, my eyes met with Atharvaa, who is already glancing at me while talking with one of his business associates, I guess. Then, suddenly, he winked at me with a cheeky grin, causing heat to creep into my cheeks. I turned to Duffer and faced his squinty eyes, expressing a 'see I know so' look.
After our small talk, Atharvaa quickly got busy with meeting with the other businesspersons. But he never stopped stealing glances at me, and every time our eyes meet, I gain his breathtaking smile, producing tingles in my body.
"Spit out whatever you're hiding from me." Duffer exclaims, folding his hands and tapping his feet impatiently.
"Did you find anything unusual in Mayur Raj's actions???" Clearing my throat, I try to divert the topic, and Duffer nods his head as no, rolling his eyes.
"That bastard Mayur Raj is looking so composed and gentlemanly that no one can say he committed so many crimes, Snickers. We can't even listen to their talks as they're holding the conversations confidentially in private lounges." Duffer continued with a sigh, shaking his head, gaining a frown from me.
"And see that Gaurav, wandering around Mayur raj like a loyal dog carrying that laptop everywhere he goes, even gripping that tightly, like top secrets, has stored in that." He added sloppily, roaming his eye on Gaurav.
"Are you jealous... Wait, Duffer, what did you just say???" I yelled, then immediately covered my mouth, giving a sheepish smile to everyone watching us strangely.
"What's wrong with you???" Duffer hissed at me, walking us to a corner.
"You can be correct, Duffer," I responded enthusiastically and flicked his forehead for watching me like I got two horns on my head.
"Buddhu (fool) that laptop really may contain some confidential files about the project," I explained, tapping the side of his head as trying to lit his half bulb brain, and he blinked rapidly, grasping my point.
"And how can you say that???" He questioned, raising his brow challengingly.
"Even I'm not sure about that Duffer, but the way he is carrying that laptop for every discussion that's happening privately between Mayur raj and other business who precisely happened to be involved in the pharmaceutical production. Then the way he is not leaving it for a second like you said showing that maybe it encloses some confidential information." I spoke uncertainly, scrutinizing him.
"Okay, as you said, we assume the laptop contains some files, but why would he discuss these types of matters openly, that too at this type of public event." He demanded, thinking deeply, and I stood tongue-tied.
"Oh god, he is coming; he is coming. Please help me, Snickers." Duffer murmured, slipping behind me, seeing Gaurav reaching towards us with an enormous smile.
"Hey gorgeous, do you mind if I take this handsome man for a few minutes from you????" Gaurav asked, grabbing Duffer's hand, and from the corner of my eyes, I see Duffer waggling his head.
"Nope, he is all yours," I replied, smirking, and instantly listen to a groan from my behind. I giggled, watching Gaurav drag Duffer whilst Duffer throwing daggers at me. But soon, my giggle died down seeing the person who is approaching while accessing me.
"How are you???" I winced, listening to her tone, which once used to hold motherly affection for me.
"I'm fine ma.. aunty," I replied nervously, effectuated by her intense gaze.
"Are you happy???" she quired further, forcing me to look at her with a questioning look.
"Are you happy leaving Atharvaa for those kids???" she repeated, understanding my apprehension.
"What do you think you're now a great person by saving that twenty children??? Or did you assume that Mayur Raj has stopped the trails simply with these children?? No, he will not?? Do you even know that he came to this party to gain more people who can fund his project secretly??" She spat, whisperingly and I remained tight-lipped, seeing Atharvaa's gaze drifting between us with knitting his brows.
"Once he grabs those funds, he will start his project again. Then what will you do??? Go to that place and also treat even those children by hiding them like you're doing now??" she went on scornfully.
"To whom I'm saying all this??? A girl who canceled the wedding for her selfishness??" Fisting my palm, I control the anger that bubbling in me.
"I don't care what you do or what are you going to do, but be away from my Atharvaa." Saying she was about to turn but halted, hearing my voice.
"Aunty... are you happy???" I question her, raising my head, looking at her, and she stood dumbfounded.
"I doubt it because the person I know was never this heartless. She herself selflessly started the NGO to help the unprivileged mothers and kids and even saved so many lives." I continued, as I know she never can be a bad person, only the love for her son making her speak those words.
"Okay, leave about me and you for a minute. Is Atharvaa happy??" I know my question took her off guard because of the way her posture softened, expressing it clearly.
"Admit that you don't regret any of the things that you did to us. I will happily leave Atharvaa." I add on further boldly because I'm not willing to do the same mistake twice, but it makes her clench her jaw and turn her to leave, but I stopped her gripping her wrist.
"And my last answer to your question.... Yes, I'm happy, happy that at least I can save some innocent lives, happy to see their smiling faces, and happy that they're living their life again." Answering her, I walk away in search of Duffer. ——————————————————————————— Like, comment and share, if you like the story.
