Part 6:
Next day morning as Abhi stepped out from his car he noticed Nikki walked in from Sanjivani's main Gate. She looked different today. She had worn a knee length, sleeveless, top of Amber - gold coloured silk. The style of the top was fitted perfectly at her all curves and showed a lot of skin. She was looking breathtaking and hell sexy in that top. Abhi forced his gaze away but his eyes were not listening to his mind.
Nikki's heart told her that someone is checking her out. She glances up – straight into the deep chocolate eyes of Abhi. Her heart fluttered in an excitement. But before she walks towards him, Abhi tears his gaze away from her, turns and dashes off inside Sanjivani main entrance.
"How rude!" Nikki fumes. So he is back to his sadu mood…Here She had put so much effort today to look stunning in his eyes and had hoped for some admiration in his gaze. But that arrogant man didn't even nod at her. With the disgusted shakes of her heads she strides towards the entrance.
Inside, she finds Aditya at the Nurse station. Aditya looks at her from head to toe and whistles," Going for a killing, girl? Nikki raises a questioning eyebrow,
"Niks, you are looking stunning today? What is the occasion?"
"Thanks Adi. Nothing as such." Nikki replies wryly.
"Nikkiji, Abhimanyuji ne Aapko cabin me bulaya hai." Sister lovely informs Nikki.
Nikki excuses herself from Adi and goes to Abhi's cabin.
She knocked and entered. Abhi didn't look up from his file.
"You called me" Nikki asks sulking.
Abhi glances up and reply sarcastically, "Good morning to you to Dr. Nikita. Have you made those incorporations in the presentation?" Abhi quickly forced his gaze away before he starts gawking at her again.
Nikki crosses her hands in front of her chest and pouts," The morning isn't good for me today. And about the presentation, I couldn't finish it yesterday. Give me half an hour, I'll come back to you with the file and presentation.
Come back to me… Not a good idea for today… Abhi clears his throat "Okay, here take this… this is the checklist that I've made. Go through it and let me know if you have any question. Please make sure that you have incorporated all the details in the presentation" Abhi offers her a folder, her fingers brushed his hand. Tingle shot up his arm and he sucked in a breath. Nikki's startle gaze met him and he knew she was also affected the same way.
Nikki steps back and goes through the check list in front of him. Out of a habit, she chews the edge of the pen while going through the checklist.
Abhi wets his lips. He has to stop doing this nonsense. He chides his mind.
"Hmm… this is great, I have no question as of now." Nikki nods her head and lock of hair shimmered at her cheek. Abhi suppressed an urge to brush it away. He swallowed hard. Closing his eyes, he massages his forehead to keep away headache from exploding.
Nikki looks up at him and asks worriedly, "Abhimanyu, are you okay?"
He opens his eyes quickly, "Yes, I am okay. In fact great. Umm.. I just remembered I've to step out for a meeting. Why don't you complete the presentation and mail me. I'll go through it whenever I get time"
"Okay" With that she got up and walked out of the cabin.
Abhi let out a deep breath. Get a grip Abhimanyu.
That wasn't enough.. In 15 minutes, Armaan strides in angrily in Abhi's cabin.
" Dr. Modi, What the hell is this? I need to talk to you." Armaan waives a duty chart in front of Abhi.
Abhimanyu understood that Dr. Armaan is disgusted with his latest punishment. Great.. Dot on target…
"Dr. Armaan, has no one taught you to knock on the door before entering into boss's cabin?" Abhi snaps back.
"Dr. Modi, I have not come here to learn 'the hundred golden rules- how to enter into your boss's cabin' Armaan shots back in same tone.
"Yes I know, it's your old habit… In fact you never knock even before entering into some one's personal life.. then this is just a cabin door."
"Dr. Modi, are you talking about me or yourself?"
"Look Dr. Armaan, I don't have time to listen to your non sense. Unlike you, I've got so much important work to do."
"I exactly know what important work you do in entire day. It's become your hobby to harass interns. You are taking advantage of your position."
"Oh, taking advantage of Position..Good… You know something Dr. Armaan, I just love doing that.. If you have any problem, go and complain." Abhimanyu points a finger towards door.
Armaan yells back," This time Dr. Modi, I'll not let you win." And he turns to leave.
"Dr. Mallik, I never loose, always remember that." Abhi yells back.
Both exchange fiery glaze and gets back to their work.
Abhi calls up and reschedules the meeting at an early hour. Considering his present mood, it was safe to stay away from Sanjivani today and far far away from Nikki.
But God had decided otherwise.
Before the lunch time, Nikki gets a call from Abhimanyu, "Hello, Dr. Nikita. There is one problem. Actually Patil has rescheduled tomorrow's meeting today at around 7 o'clock in the evening. I've received your mail. But I am in a middle of the meeting and I don't think I'll be able to glance it before evening. I would suggest you meet me around 6.30 at Parking lot of.." He gives the address to her.
"Okay, will do that." Nikki replies back coolly.
"Wait for me at the PARKING LOT only" He emphasized the last three words again. He did not want to give pleasure to Patil to greet Nikki in his absence.
"Yes, I understood. I'll wait at Parking LoT only." Nikki replies back mimicking his words.
In the evening as Abhi didn't want to take any chances with Nikki, he arrives at the destination well before time. Nikki also arrives before time. In his busy schedule, he had forgotten that how she had looked today and what she had worn. As Nikki walked towards him, his breath caught in his throat. Oh my God! She is still in that striking number and still looks breath taking. His heart beat had again started playing double time. Lately it has become usual. He thinks.
Abhi let out a sigh- Oh may ghosh! How is he going to concentrate on the meeting? Forget about the meeting, how is he going to restrain that patil and others not to stare at her. He took one.. no two..no three.. deep breaths and scolds his heart to behave and calm down.
Nikki moves forward and tells him cheerfully, " Hi, You've are before time. Anyways, I've double checked the presentation and everything is in order. Let's get on it again."
Abhi stares at her for a moment and lividly asks her, "Where is your lab coat?"
"What? Lab coat? Why? I mean why would I carry my lab coat here?" She baffles.
"Forget it." He opens his car door and removes a navy sport jacket hanging on the back of driver seat. He walks towards Nikki and hand it over to her, "Wear this "
" I am not feeling cold. Why should I wear this?" Nikki was bewildered.
"It will be cold inside. Now, stop arguing and wear this." He says sternly.
"Abhi.. I mean Abhimanyu, are you alright? You are not making any sense to me." Nikki baffles again.
Abhi runs his hand through his hair, " Phew, you are not going to make this easy for me, are you?
Nikki looks confusedly at him.
Abhi continuous, " Nikki, have you forgotten whom we are meeting today? Do you want to give that jerk Patil a pleasure to gawk at you in this outfit."
Nikki looks at him as if he has slapped her. She mistook his meaning "How dare you? What is wrong with this outfit? In fact everyone at Sanjivani liked it. I have been also complimented that I am looking s.." She abruptly stops in her ranting. She comprehend the meaning now. "i…er…" She blushes.
Abhi defends himself without noticing her change in expression, "I..er.. I didn't mean to .. I mean.. Aah.. I mean there is nothing wrong with your outfit.. You look absolutely se.. Stunning." He corrected himself on time. "It's just that I don't like the way Patil stares at you and…" He didn't know what to say ahead to make her understand.
Nikki looks at him sharply and asks," Abhimanyu if you know Patil's kind then why did you insist that I should attend the meeting."
Abhimanyu looks at her in disbelief," Nikki, it's not just Patil who will be there in the meeting. We are also meeting other two other reputed investors. I really don't understand you. If I take you with me you accuse me that I am taking advantage of you and if I don't involve you, still you accuse me that I am taking credit of your work. I mean I really don't understand what exactly you expect from me."
Abhi's words hit her hard. All the earlier incidents flashed before her eyes. She was so nave back then. She had adamantly accused Abhi for taking advantage of her, taking credit of her work etc. But he was so considerate. She then remembered the intimate moment that they had shared at Dr. Keerti and Dr. Shubhankar's sangeet party. Abhi had asked her to come with her but Armaan had destroyed their beautiful moment.
That day, Nikki had realized that she was fallen for Abhi long ago.. And had fallen very hard.. But things had gotten more complicated thereafter. And she had lost Abhi before even getting a chance to confess her true feelings to him. Remembering all this incident, a lump begins to form in her throat and tears well up her eyes.
Noticing Nikki's teary eyes, Abhi becomes concerned," Nikki, I am sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Look, you don't have to attend this meeting. I.."
"I will look funny in that jacket. It's too large for me." Nikki quips in.
Abhi chuckles at change of her mood in no time. He nods his head in confirmation, " Yes, I agree with you. It's too large for your zero size."
Nikki makes face at him, " Its not funny okay and I am not zero size." She continuous "I know there is one mall just two blocks away. If you don't mind, we can quickly pick up something nice."
"Great.. Let's go." Abhi rushed towards driver seat.
Contd…..
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
CID
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