Part – 43
Geet keeps watching Rahul as he continues….
Rahul: that’s good Ms. Sasha, I think you could include a little open space, like a small balcony, probably an extension of the hall
Sasha: we can do it sir, just a minute
Sasha makes a quick change…
Now it looks perfect… even Maan thought it’s missing something like this…
Adi: but sir, it will raise the budget
Maan: that’s a bit of a concern, Sasha, can you do something about it
Sasha: I don’t think we can do anything much about it, if we cut short the living area it would be too small
Geet is looking at Rahul but is skeptical about speaking to “Rahul sir”…
Rahul notices Geet…
Rahul: I think Geet has a point, what’s it Geet?
Geet fumbles and looks at Maan…. Maan is still not looking happy…
Maan: Geet, what’s it?
Geet is not afraid of him, she didn’t do anything wrong… he is the one who wanted her to join the meeting, then she will put her point, haina?
Geet: we can adjust the dinning area and make space for the balcony there
Rahul: brilliant Ms. Geet
Rahul starts clapping while Adi too joins in appreciating Geet… but Maan is still in no mood to cheer her…
Maan: Sasha, make the changes and is there anything else that you are not satisfied with Rahul?
Maan is asking Rahul but looking at Geet only.. he knows it’s all her views only…
Geet is not ready for a fight in front of a client…
Geet takes the file and plunges into it to avoid Maan’s anger…
Rahul: I’m sorry Geet, looks like your boss is not happy with your intervention
Geet: it’s OK, you wanted the best and I’m happy you got it
Rahul: I think your boss is biased towards that Sasha
Geet: she is working for more than 5 years know, she is also good, it’s just that she was obsessed with the budget
Rahul: I know, that’s what dad must have insisted
Rahul is surprised that Geet is happy to appreciate Sasha’s work…
Geet: so tell him it’s all good now , he asked you only
Rahul shows a thumbs up..
Maan: so it’s all good
Maan gets up and so is everyone…
Maan comes to meet Rahul…
Maan: I’m looking forward to working with you
Maan shakes hand…
Rahul: me too, I think I’ll have a lot to learn from you, dad always praises you
Maan: good, we should always keep learning
Rahul: ok, I’ll inform dad that it’s all finalized, he will be happy , I should take a lelearnin
Rahul goes out and he is waiting in the reception for Geet…
Geet comes to meet Pinky…
Rahul goes to see her…
Geet: aap abhi tak yahan?
Rahul: I was waiting for you only
Geet: me? Why?
Rahul: I don’t know, I like you a lot
Geet is shocked…
Rahul: don’t look at me like that, friends?
Rahul puts his hand forward..
Geet hesitates…
Rahul: are you scared of your boss?
Geet: why should I be scared of him?
Rahul: then why hesitate? You don’t like my friendship?
Geet accepts his friendship.. he looks like a good guy..
Geet : ok friends
Rahul: let’s go out for lunch
Geet: no, I usually have lunch with a friend(Maan)
Rahul: coffee?
Geet: chai
Rahul: fine, it’s chai then
They go out to the nearby coffee shop..
Rahul: what did you think about ?
Geet: what?
Rahul: when I said I like you, you were not so happy
Geet: how do you know?
Rahul: I know, you thought I’m hitting on you
Geet: nahi toh
Rahul: I’m out of the race, I know there is tough competition
Geet: what do you mean?
Rahul: this is interesting, I think there is something more going on between you and your boss
Geet: what?
Rahul: I think he likes you
Geet pities Rahul, he doesn’t know anything about them know…
Geet: no no, he actually doesn’t like me much, look at his angry stare
Rahul: it’s an excuse for exclusive viewing of you, he is trying to maintain his dignity as the boss but can’t help looking at you
Geet: you are crazy
Rahul: I’m not, I’ll prove it
Geet: how?
Geet wants to have some fun now… what should it always be Maan?
Rahul: this Friday we have this Silver Jubilee celebration of our industry at the Grand hotel, you come along with your boss, we’ll have some fun
Geet: but it’s wrong
Rahul: then how will you know that he loves you?
Geet: what? I don’t want to know anything
This man is crazy, he has found out about their secrets within minutes….
Rahul: I know, you secretly like him, haina?
Geet: no
Rahul: you pretend to ignore him but your eyes keep looking for him
Geet: what?
Rahul: I saw how you look at him
Geet: how do I look at him? Just like everyone else
Rahul: no, your eyes are always searching for something from him, I don’t know what it is
Geet is speechless….
Rahul: you are yearning for his attention
Geet: so what? Don’t you like to be appreciated by your boss?
Rahul: appreciate what? Appreciate your work or appreciate you?
Geet: what’s the difference?
Rahul: there’s a huge difference
Rahul smiles…
Geet: but why are you bothered so much?
Rahul: because I like you, I want to help you
Geet: did I ask for your help?
Rahul: friends don’t have to ask, friends are always there for each other
Geet: but we hardly know each other
Rahul: so what? I feel like I know you already
Geet: whatever, I can’t do this
Rahul: I bet you will definitely come on Friday
Geet: let’s see, thanks for the chai, bye
Rahul: see you on Friday
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