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Chapter 2
It's been a month since Sakshi joined the ETF and the work culture is already killing her. She is not used to this fast working style so she is still not in the right track completely. But at home she is really happy as Arjun's mom is pampering her a lot. She doesn't remember her mom well, so all these are new experience for her and she is enjoying this status a lot. Arjun and Sakshi are very comfortable each other but not friends or anything.
One day Arjun and Sakshi reached home early. It's always not Arjun with whom Sakshi comes home. Sometimes it is Shree, Chotu or even Sameer as Arjun was so obsessed with one case that he just sits at office trying to crack it . But today after a long time she came home with Arjun and they all were having dinner together.
"So Arjun are you done with that case now?" Asked Mr Rawte
"Haan dad, I am so relaxed now. It was such a complicated one. I am glad that it's done" said Arjun
"Sakshi, how are you there? Did you like the new work culture or the older was better?" Asked Mr Rawte
Arjun and Sakshi's eyes met for a second but Arjun looked away. It was not hidden from his parents
"What happened Sakshi? Why do you look sad?" Asked Mrs Rawte
"Nothing Aunty ji, I am not sad and I am fine uncle though sometimes it's difficult due to the pressure" said Sakshi with a fake smile
"I am sure my son must have done something, right Arjun?" Asked Mrs Rawte
"Mom please, don't interfere in my office affairs. And what ever happens in office leave it there itself. Don't carry that to home" said Arjun hinting Sakshi
Sakshi glared at Arjun and thought
"Khadoos, after shouting at me for a good 15 minutes, now he is asking me to leave that in office" and she remembered the incident at office
Flash back
"Where is this Sakshi now? It's been hours and still she hasn't retrieved those details from press office?" Barked Arjun " and why isn't she picking up the damn phone" said Arjun putting the phone roughly on the table . " we are working on this case for days now. Spend more time on chit chat and we will solve more easily" said Arjun sarcastically looking at Aisha, Shree and Chotu as if it's all their problem and that instant Sakshi entered the conference room with a burger in her hand, not knowing the mood of this particular ACP. Sakshi took a step back when she heard Arjun's strong but angry voice
"Where the hell were you miss publicist? How can you be so irresponsible. Here We all are desperately waiting for the information and you took your sweet time . You even got time to buy and eat a burger. And what is that thing in your hand?" Asked Arjun pointing her cell phone " Don't you know that you need to pick it up when some one calls you?"
Arjun went on and on until he heard Sakshi calls his name loudly and said angrily. Her face is all red due to anger
"Arjun... Here is the detail about the suspects. Read it before you waste time on shouting at me. And don't expect me to work like you do. I wont get obsessed with a work like you do. I find time to eat and talk to people. I find time to live my life Arjun and please stop judging people without knowing the whole facts and situation" said Sakshi angrily and went away but before exiting she turned to Arjun and said " and FYI Mr. Arjun Rawte, I had a small accident on the way back and my phone is broken because of that, so that could be the reason why I was unable to pick your precious call. But what is the point of telling you anything when you are not even ready to listen " said Sakshi in same anger and stormed away
Flash back ends
It's true that he over reacted (as always). Arjun agrees that. But he will jump from the terrace before admitting that openly to anyone.
"Sakshi let me tell you something, this is how I am at work. I can't stand even a small mistake during the investigation. So if you start taking these things personally then you will have to sit like this all the time because me getting angry during a case is quite usual and normal. You are experiencing it for the first time, that's why you are feeling bad"
But Sakshi is Sakshi, she will never sit there listening to all these things. So she argued back
"No Arjun, it's not usual. I can not accept that. I have not wasted even single minute in the press office. I didn't receive the informations in a single file like the way I gave it you. It was all in different files. I read all of them and copy pasted whatever is needed for this particular case. Will you be happy if I give you all these informations which are unnecessary even though I submit it fast? I thought you would need only accurate details and that's why it took time. I didn't even go to a clinic to dress my injury as I wanted to submit it ASAP. And instead of appreciating it, no leave appreciation, instead of considering it you just shouted at me and now asking me to get used to that. I am sorry Arjun, I can't" said Sakshi and went upstairs angrily
Mr&Mrs Rawte sat there with a shocked expression. But both of their reason for shock was different
"Wow Arjun, she is something. I have never heard any one talking to you like that. This is called character" said Mr Rawte admiring Sakshi but Mrs Rawte was a bit upset and she said
"Arjun she came without even dressing her wound and you shouted at her?? You are impossible and insensitive . See how upset she is. You have to say sorry Arjun. Go talk to her" said Mrs Rawte
"Mom, please.. This is an office issue. I can't handle this at home too" said Arjun
But Mrs Rawte was not listening
"It's not about that Arjun. She is hurt. I don't think she expected this from you. I don't want her to be upset over this Arjun. Come on be a good boy and talk to her" said Mrs Rawte pushing Arjun
Arjun sighed and went up to her room. He knocked the door
"Sakshi can I come in?" Asked Arjun
"Yes, I am here" called Sakshi from her balcony
Arjun walked to the balcony. Sakshi was standing and was looking straight to the garden which is the view from her room. Arjun came there and stood leaning back on the grill to face Sakshi crossing hands over his chest.
"Sakshi what I said down there was truth. I easily get angry during the work, it's in my nature. So if you start behaving like this it's going to be difficult" said Arjun
"I don't have a problem at your anger Arjun. It's just your attitude. You don't trust any one, you think all others are enjoying around and not serious during work" said Sakshi
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