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Part 4:
The silence of the night was pierced by a gasp. Kumud woke up in a puddle of sweat as flashbacks of her dream flooded into her mind. What was wrong with her? How could she even dare to dream of Saras and her in an intimate posture?
She tossed the quilt aside as she intook a sharp breath. She felt beads of perspiration welling up over the skin of her forehead. The AC had stopped and the humid air made her feel heavy. As she inhaled, she could make out the smell of mint, seawater, oak moss and sandalwood hovering in the air. In simple words, she smelled a male perfume. Had someone been in her room?
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"Saras, is there anything wrong? You seem perturbed recently?" Kusum quizzed as she held Saras's hand. "Does it have anything to do with Kumud's sudden arrival?" she quipped and he bit his lip.
"Absolutely not. It's just that there are business issues. Adi has informed me that the local currency has depreciated against the euro and since we export most our raw materials from France, this will be a problem as the firm is not in a good financial condition already..." he muttered as he got up from his sitting position. He hated lying, especially to Kusum. But now, because of that wretched woman, he had to resort to lies.
"Alright then, I was only concerned." Kusum said as she smiled. Saras walked towards her and took her in his embrace. It was early morning, around 5:30. He had not been able to sleep and thus, waking up was not an arduous task. Kusum had noticed his uneasiness and she decided to talk to him about it.
"Oh, and by the way, tell Kumud that she ought to reach Vyas enterprises at around 10." Saras calmly stated as he led Kusum outside in their backyard garden.
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Kumud's feet wobbled as she reached the staircases. Today was her first day at work and she felt a flash of anxiety laced with nervousness. Not only was it her first day, she would also be in Saras's presence since she was his assistant. Kusum had conveyed Saras's message to her and she was ready an hour before 10. Saras had already left and the driver would be taking Kumud to the company.
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Kumud politely thanked the driver as the four-wheeler stopped in front of a building. She then maneuvered her way through the flight of stairs in front of the huge building and pushed the entrance door open.
"Ms. Kumud?" quizzed a man with a crisp white shirt and looked in his early thirties. Kumud nodded in approval. The man smiled and signalled her to follow him.
"I'm Aditya Malhotra, the manager of Vyas Enterprises, "Aditya said as a smirk formed on his lips. Saras had requested him to personally receive Kumud.
"To be honest, my subordinates should have done this task but Mr.Vyas asked me to show you around, apparently, you're acquainted to him," Aditya slyly said, leaving Kumud in a confused state. Why would Saras provide her with any favours? He had made it clear that she obtained the job because of her CV. His behaviour was hard to decipher. She was introduced to the office environment by Aditya who also seized the opportunity to get friendly with her as instructed by Saras.
Kumud felt less nervous. Aditya seemed nice and he made her feel at ease.
"You'll be working over here," Aditya instructed Kumud as he showed her a small cabin which was adjoined to Saras's. She gulped. Well, she was his assistant but she felt rather uncomfortable being that close to him.
Saras was watching his orders being processed through the CCTV cameras. Great, Aditya was doing his job. He cleared his throat as Aditya stood beside Kumud outside his office. Aditya left Kumud and winked at Saras while going. This was just the beginning. Kumud had no idea of the aftermath of accepting the job at Vyas Enterprises.
Saras forced a smile as he asked her to sit down. She continuously knotted her shivering fingers together. The uneasy feeling was back. She cursed herself for being so helpless in front of him. It was all most as if he exerted control over her, which in a way, was true.
Saras cocked his eyebrow as he saw how she avoided looking at him in the eye. She must have some doubts regarding whether he is related to him. However, he didn't know why but she seemed to be innocent. He reprimanded himself and chanted that a person cannot be judge solely by his or her appearance like a mantra, hoping that he would cease to think that she had no hand in whatever happened to Raj. He had the same thoughts when he went to her bedroom the previous day at night for unknown reasons. The door was slightly open and he remembered entering the room and watching her scornfully as she slept.
"Kumud, you'll be working in the cabin adjoined next to mine and your tasks have already been forwarded to you through email. Any queries?" he stated with a firm which masked his hate and disgust for her.He so wanted to insult and humiliate her but he knew that he had to control his anger and continue with the facade. Kumud nodded and was about to get up when Saras told her to stay where she was with a hand gesture as he got up from his chair.
Kumud's heartbeats relentlessly increased as he walked up to her pulled the chair on which she was sitting for her to get up. As he leaned closer to her, something clicked in her mind. His perfume seemed familiar. Mint, seawater, oak moss and sandalwood...that's it! He had been into her room last night. Kumud swiftly turned around to face him. She was bloody shocked. What was Saras doing in her room? The sudden motion was not anticipated and they both collided against each other. Saras's arms encircled her waist as they both fell on the chair. Kumud felt as if she was about to melt as Saras inched closer to her...
Kumud's eyes widened as she felt his breath on her nape. The next instant, Saras backed away and stood up. He then held his hand to Kumud, offering her his help. Kumud held the arms of the chair and got back onto her feet. Saras clenched his jaw when she refused his help. That means she didn't trust him or there was something more. He cocked his brow, amused at her acting skills.
Kumud crossed her arms around her chest. Saras had been to her bedroom and she needed to know why.
"Kumud, you can proceed," Saras said as he walked round his table and then stopped right behind his chair and quipped," Or, if you have any questions?"
"Yes, I actually do have a question," she said as she squinted her eyes. He shrugged and signaled her to carry on.
"Why were you in my room last night?" she blurted out, making Saras nearly choke.
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"Adi, she knows," Saras groaned as he threw his head backward in frustration.
"Who knows what?" Adi asked, knitting his brows.
"That Kumud, she knows I'm up to something. Well, I can't be sure but she's got reflexes, she could even make out that I'd gone to her room the previous night.." he muttered, hitting a leather chair in annoyance.
"You've been to her room?" Adi queried, feeling amused. Saras shot him a dirty look," Don't grin like a Cheshire cat Adi, I'd been there to rummage through her documents and I've fished out the excuse that one of my folders were in her room but she did not look convinced,".
"We'll have to think of something else, I'll get going now," Adi said as he pulled the door to Saras's office.
The glass window of Saras's cabin enabled him to view the sky which was leaden grey, dotted with orange hues. It was nearly evening. Kumud had already left the premises and Saras was annoyed. He strolled over to the window and stared outside.
His mental screen was animated with memories, cheerful winds of the past. Saras recalled running in the gardens with Raj years ago. He cursed the day when Raj went abroad to studies and there, the latter's life took a U-turn after colliding with someone who ruined his life, someone who Saras could easily exact his revenge now.
He clearly reminisced the day when Raj had called him, saying that he was in love and Saras had warned him to be careful in these matters. He had sensed something was wrong and he wished he could turn back time to pull Raj out of the vortex of problems he got entangled into.
Saras sighed and threaded his hands through his hair. He knew the exact way how to make people like that pay.
-Hours later-
"I'm back!" Saras enthused as he pushed open the main door to his house. Kusum smiled and rushed over to him and threw herself in his arms. Saras took her in his embrace. At the same time, Kumud came down the stairs and Saras scornfully looked at her.
Later that night, Saras, Kusum and Kumud were in the backyard. Kumud had been embarrassed for asking Saras why he had been to her room. Saras had smoothly lied that he had a folder left in a drawer in that room and Kumud had believed him. Kumud sipped onto her coffee as she stared at the stars-cladded sky.
"I need to go to my dad's place for this week. He's not keeping well," Kusum muttered to Saras and Kumud.
"I hope he gets better soon," Kumud said, concerned. Kusum nodded and Saras squeezed Kusum's hand, "Everything will be fine soon," he said spitting the last word out, his eyes widening as he thought of something.
Kumud found it strange when Saras's gaze landed on her. His eyes were full of...something unknown to her. He reminded her of someone but she couldn't make out who...
Originally posted by: jasminerahul
Is kumud getting attracted to Saras? Poor kumud doesn't know that the job offer is saras' betrayal and revenge. Saras' heart says she is innocent n his brain says she is not.hope the truth comes out before it becomes too late.last scene of samud was romantic. Please update soon as its already written before. Can't wait
Originally posted by: coolhi1988
lovely update
hope kumud's doesnt get trapped
d truth comes out before
continue soon
thnks 4 dpm..
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