Vanya's POV
Vanya, meet me in my cabin. With that he head towards his cabin.
"Is this a dream or reality?"
Purva please pinch me.
Oh babe, he actually called you to his cabin.
Hmmm hmmmm, she teased.
Please Purva.
Ohhh, vanu why are you thinking too much.
Who knows if he really needs something from you or if he judged you based on your education and qualifications and selected you because, and you know na babe you are the best in everything.
Okay now, I need to compose myself. Breath Vanya breath, I said to myself.
Now Vanya go it's been 5 mins since he called you.
You know how punctual he is with time. If he gets angry with you, then go now.
I nodded and left from there, my heart racing with anticipation and a hint of fear.
I stood outside his cabin, my heart pounding in my chest. I took a deep breath, raised my hand, and knocked on the door.
'Come in,' he said in his deep, commanding voice.
I pushed the door open and stepped inside, my eyes locking onto his. He sat behind his desk, his expression unreadable. I felt a shiver run down my spine as he gestured for me to take a seat. I obeyed, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios. What did he want from me?
For a few minutes, he didn't say a word, just kept staring at me with an unnerving intensity. I felt like an insect under a microscope.
Then, he broke the silence, his deep voice sending shivers down my spine. 'So, Ms.Vanya...' he began, his pause making my heart skip a beat.I have seen your qualification and also your certificates. Your work, your dedication... it's impressive.' He leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together. 'But I think you have more potential than you're showing. Potential that I can help you unlock.'
As he spoke, his eyes seemed to hold a hint of something more, something that made my heart flutter. But he quickly looked away, clearing his throat. 'Let's focus on the project, Vanya. I'll brief you on the details.' He handed me a folder, his fingers brushing against mine. The touch sent shivers down my spine. I feel something twisted in my stomach , but he seemed to ignore it, his expression turning professional once more.
I took the folder, trying to compose myself. As I flipped through the pages, I realized the project was much bigger than I had anticipated. I looked up at him, who was watching me intently.
This is a huge responsibility,' I said, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. He nodded, his eyes still locked on mine. 'I know you can handle it, Ms.Vanya. I've seen your work.' He paused, his gaze softening for a moment.
'And I'll be with you every step of the way.' The way he said it made my heart skip a beat. Was it just a figure of speech, or was there something more to it?
I felt a surge of determination and nodded. 'I won't let you down, sir.' He smiled, a small, enigmatic smile. 'I know you won't, Ms.Vanya.
Now, let's get started.' He stood up, and I followed suit. As we walked out of the cabin, I couldn't help but notice the way he moved with confident ease. I found myself drawn to him, again. But I pushed the feeling aside, focusing on the task at hand.
"In afternoon."
It's 3.00 PM in the afternoon now. We have been working since 5 hours.
"I'm sitting here reading a file and highlighting important stuff, and he's working on his laptop, when my stomach starts growling with hunger."
Oh god this is so embarrassing!!!!
After that, he pulled out his phone and swiftly typed out a message. The silence that followed was broken only by the soft hum of the computer.
Exactly ten minutes later, a knock echoed at the cabin door, prompting him to respond in a chilly tone, 'Yes, come in.
"There, one employee was standing with lunch. 'Keep it and leave,' he said.
The employee placed the food on the table in front of him, bowed his head, and left.
Come on, lets take a break and grab some lunch!
It's okay sir, you eat I will have lunch with my friends.
But the lunch time is already over, and they must have already eaten.
"Oh, okay! But it's fine, you have lunch, I'll eat later."
Do you have any problem, having lunch with me?
Ohh no no it's not like that.
(Author be like: han han tujhe kyu koi problem hogi tere mane to laddu fut rahe hai).
So, come on lets eat, you've also been working from 5 hours.
He is so cute!!!!!!
Okayyyyy!
"I settled into the sofa, and a bit later, he came over and sat down next to me."
This is the first time we're sitting this close - I mean, not that close, but still, I can even smell his cologne and it's captivating.
"As we began our meal, we indulged in a delicious spread featuring spaghetti tossed in a rich white sauce, accompanied by my personal favorite - a flavorful rice bowl, complete with succulent roasted paneer and steamed broccoli."
The first bite of my beloved rice bowl brought tears to my eyes. It transported me back to a painful childhood memory when my mother would deliberately feed my favorite dish to the stray dogs, leaving me with nothing. The hurt still feels fresh.
My mind was a thousand miles away, but Dherya's voice cut through my reverie, bringing me abruptly back to the present moment.
What happened? Are you okay? Why are you crying?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.
No, nothing happened it's just.....
It's okay you can tell me. He asked.
Ahh.... actually I am not feeling well. Can I leave early please.
"Of course, you can leave early," Dhreya said, his expression softening with understanding. "Do you want me to drive you home?"
No, no it's okayy I can help myself.
Are you sure?
Yeah, with that I left.
I made my way out of the office, sobbing uncontrollably. When I reached the Krishna temple outside, I was relieved to find it empty. Alone in the tranquil space, I burst into tears, letting out all my emotions.
I don't know what happened to me, but that first bite of food just triggered something. All these memories came rushing back, and I just lost it. Kanha ji, I'm not asking for a magic solution to my problems, but please give me the courage to deal with them. Today was my first day at work, and I ended up running out of the office in tears. I can't keep doing this; I need to toughen up.
What will Dherya think of me? He included me in such a big project on my first day of internship, trusting me completely. And yet, I'm falling apart like this. I need to pull myself together, and I will do it. Yes, I will.
I sat there for about an hour, trying to calm myself down. When I finally glanced at my wristwatc
h, it was 4:30. Realizing I was running short on time, I quickly got up and made my way to the mall to change clothes.
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