Chapter 12

Chapter 11

“Everybody has

an addiction,

mine just'

happens to

be you”

Riddhima was waiting for Sejal to finish her dinner so that she can inform her about today’s happenings and impending visit at VR mansion tomorrow. Sejal was in good mood today usually when she returned from work, she gets angry at every little thing till she finishes her dinner. 

Riddhima won’t blame her for that either she returns late at night around 10 or 11, even she will get upset if it takes her so much time to reach home. Now only if Sejal could finish her dinner early so that she can inform her and go to sleep, she needs to leave a little early tomorrow. Sejal was glued to her phone since she arrived a while back.

“Sejal can you please keep that mobile aside for a while and finish your dinner. I want to speak to you. It’s important.” Riddhima once again prodded Sejal.

“Yes, yes I am almost done, even I want to speak with you”

“Okay, what is it?” Riddhima was curious.

Sejal finished her dinner quickly, kept her plate in the sink and spoke loudly from the kitchen “You won’t believe what happened today at the office”

When Sejal came back in the living room she had a big smile plastered on her face. Riddhima wondered what must have happened to have her sister in such a good mood.

“I met The Vansh RaiSingania today. And not just that had lunch with him.” Sejal told her sister gleefully.

“What? How?” Riddhima was shocked she could not comprehend didn’t her sister used to tell her the great VRS is almost invisible. No one can meet him…

“I know right.” Sejal continued “Actually what happened today, it was almost lunchtime when our manager came and informed us that he is giving us a small Lunch party for our project success and took all 38 team members at barbeque nations. There we came to know that this party was a small treat from Mr RaiSinghania for the efforts we put in our project.”

“But that’s why he gave that masquerade party right?” Riddhima was very confused now.

“No, it was for all the VR corporation employees for such a big success, but our team personally worked on this project, so he decided to give us treat personally,” Sejal told her importantly

“I don’t know but isn’t it weird the boss who you did not meet since you joined, did not take the efforts to attend the party even though he was the host, suddenly gave you a treat?” Riddhima voiced her doubts.

“Are you jealous Riddhima?” Sejal asked her with a sly smile

“What? Where did that thought come from?” Riddhima almost laughed at her sister’s imagination.

“I don’t know you tell me you always speak against me whenever I speak about him. Maybe you feel sad that you did not get the chance to meet him?”

“I only tell you my opinion based on what you tell me and whatever I had read about him.” Riddhima would have liked to inform her sister just how wrong she was but she did not want to spoil her mood, so she asked, “So lunch at Barbeque Nations ha, how was it?”

And Sejal once again smiled as she started to explain about the dinner-making Riddhima literally doze off. Suddenly she squealed making Riddhima wide awake “Oh I almost forgot” saying this she ran to her room and came back with a large box and said “look what he gave me”

Riddhima looked at the box and for the first time since Sejal started speaking a big smile lit up her face. It was a big box of Ferrero Rocher Chocolate. This time it was Riddhima who jumped and ran to take the box. This was her favourite chocolate. Two days back she gifted it to a child in her society for his birthday. “This is great”

“Yeh, it is,” Sejal replied but her voice was little gloomy now making Riddhima look at her with a questionable gaze.

“Well, they gave different gifts to different people. all of them got an expensive gift like fast-track watch or Fitness bands, only I got chocolates. I believe this is because I am just at the executive level and not a manager, VP or something. Hence I got just the largest chocolate box” finished Sejal

“Are you mad Sejal, this is also nice. I loved it. What did your friends get?”

This question cheered her up “Nothing, they were not invited, they were not working on this project, but I was and now everyone is badgering me for details. Oh, look its Seema, I am sure she wants to know about today’s lunch. Sejal went to answer her call and informed Riddhima to keep the chocolates and not to wake her up in the morning as she is going to attend the office in the little late. Sejal closed the door to her room.

Riddhima suddenly remembered she never told Sejal about tomorrow. Then she looked at chocolates and grinned surely, she can eat one….

*****

Vansh was checking his mails when he came across confirmation mail about Dr Batra and Dr Shastri’s visit tomorrow. He smiled as he recollected the past two day’s happenings. He had a strong urge to see her once, he went near her building and waited in a car. He kept his security around her, so he knew she was still at her home. He was thinking of the ways to see her when suddenly he noticed her. She wore a strapless blue top and black jeans. She ran across the street and purchased a chocolate box and gave it to the child in her society wishing him Happy Birthday…

The reason why he gave her sister the same large chocolate box, thinking it must be her favourite chocolate. 

He kept that official lunch on purpose, he wanted to find out about her sister, he did not like surprises. He always liked being prepared beforehand. The moment he laid his eyes on Sejal he knew she was everything opposite of Riddhima. He noticed how she tried to strike a conversation with him. How her face fell when they handed her the chocolate box, how she was eyeing the expensive gifts.

His years and experience in dealing with different people gave him an ability to recognise the person just by observing them. Sejal was someone who considered others below her, liked money and liked being centre of attention, if not she will make sure that attention is diverted to her. This girl was going to create problems in the near future but doesn't matter he knew perfectly well how to bend people to his will.

Riddhima was the opposite of her sister. She liked being invisible, she treated people kindly and did not give importance to money. Though he can’t be too sure about the money part as she is yet to meet him and see his Richness, he was sure that end-result won’t be anything different. Whatever doubts he has will get cleared tomorrow. He could not wait to meet her….

*****

Riddhima waved at her friends as the car started. Finally, they are going to meet Vansh RaiSinghania.

A while ago the owner of their hospital barged in and gave her a long list of dos and don’ts. Speak only if questioned. Show respect. Listen to Dr Batra... being some of them. By the time he was finished Riddhima was very anxious, so she excused herself and went to meet Nia on the pretext of a washroom. Nia encouraged her, told her to be herself and came to drop her off till car.

They were travelling by Dr Batra’s personal car. He always had a driver in waiting as he used the same car for daily travel.

“Nervous?” Dr Batra questioned her with a soft smile.

“A lot!” She confessed

“Don’t be. I am there if anything goes wrong. You won’t even have to speak with him. I will manage everything. Just think of them like any other patient family and you should be fine.” Dr Batra looked at the young girl she was scared no doubt, but he was sure she will do just fine.

He admired Riddhima for her hard work and intelligence. At first, when there was hiring going on, he plainly refused to have an intern, but then he came across her project file on Paralysis: Temporary vs Permanent and how physiotherapy can help such patients. He was impressed and agreed to take her interview. She did not disappoint. He hired her and kept her reporting directly to him instead of any other senior doctors.

When Dean and the owner informed him about her being one of the people picked by Vansh Singhania, he was confused even owner and dean were confused as hell cause the other lot picked by him was a quite a senior team. She was the youngest in all of them. Anyways its not like anyone is going to question the boss. He did not tell her this as it is, she was already very nervous. Not that he minded this decision he had seen potential in her.

*****

The car stopped in front of big gates. CCTV’s were placed everywhere. The mansion’s security was very tight. A Security man came checked their car, gave them pass to enter. Another two security guards were standing at the gate with guns. One more guard came and told the driver where to park.

The Mansion was very imposing, there were 5 floors. Riddhima could not see the surrounding much because as soon as they stepped down a maid came to guide them in the house. If Riddhima thought outside was imposing it was nothing compared to inside. The house screamed money and luxury. There was an enormous Living room with big Chandelier on top. The house was decorated with different showpieces. The maid told them to sit on the sofa as Sir will be with them in a while.

Sejal would have loved this house Riddhima thought however it was little too extravagant for her taste. She could never understand why people waste so much on showpieces and artificial things but maybe having so much money does that to you she thought.

*****

Vansh was observing her from his office the moment she stepped out of the car. She wore tunic Kurti with long sleeves, some part of her hair held behind by hair clip and curl left lose at the side of her face, she wore heels sandal which gave a little boost to her small frame. 

 At that moment Vansh decided he liked her more in the off-shoulder, sleeveless or strapless dress. He liked seeing her delicate shoulder and neck. He was going to buy more dresses like that for her, once they are together. He would love to kiss, mark and suck her there whenever wants…

As told maid took them to living hall meant for guest and offered water to them. Both sat waiting. He had already told Aangre to bring them into his office.

*****

Aangre reached them and introduced himself and shook their hands. 

“Please follow me, the meeting will be held in Mr RaiSinghania’s office” Both followed Aangre.

*****

They went past a lift, Riddhima was amazed to see lift inside the home. When they entered the office Aangre informed them that Vansh will join them shortly. She looked around and was impressed to find a big shelf stacked with different books. She wanted to check the books, she loved reading. 

Even Dr Batra admired the house. Till now he had only heard about the beauty of Rai Singhania mansion today he was looking at it in person.

Suddenly they felt a presence behind them. A tall man walked in. Both Stood up as well. From pictures Riddhima recognized him. Vansh Rai Singhania was at least a head taller than her if not more. He carried full beard and walked with confidence. Riddhima had to agree with Sejal on one thing the man looked handsome. His gaze steady and alert. He went behind his desk and extended his hand for a shake to Dr Batra

“Hello I am Vansh Rai Singhania” in a trice Riddhima felt her heart thud, his voice…

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