Chapter : 6 (B)He looked into his reflection. He was boiling with anger. A red lipstick mark was on his WHITE formal shirt. It could be easily identified from distance. That is the reason of people making fun of him. This thought angered him more.
" How the hell it came there " he spilled while trying to clean it but the stain was as it is. Then it strikes him
" How can I forget Miss Arohi. Now-a-days she is the soul reason of all the miseries in his life. This added the fuel in the fire. He at once took out his phone and dialled.
" Jai bring a shirt in my office in 10 mins " he ordered.
" Woh.. Woh.. No hi no hello " replied Jai.
" Jai are you bringing it or I ask someone else." He could sense how pissed he was.
" Relax man I am coming ". He disconnected the call and marched toward his cabin. While he was moving towards his cabin he saw her looking at him and smiling. He gave her an angry glare and move toward his cabin.
She was having some conversation with Simmi and she said something hilarious which make her smile. At mean time her eyes fell on him. He misunderstood her and thought that she was also making fun of him. But she was genuinely felling bad because of his condition. In some way she was the reason of his anger and embarrassing situation.
" At least she tried telling him but he was not ready to listen to her. Then what she can do".
" Tu to aaj gayi Arohi "she said to herself.
*******" Hey bro " said Jai. When he saw him , he eyes popped out to see a lipstick mark on his shirt.
" Kisi ne aaj mere charitra par ungli uthayi thi aur ab khud hin..." . Arjun snatched the shirt and gave him an angry glare. This remind Jai that it was not the right time for jokes. He was really in very foul mood. He changed the shirt and marched to attend the meeting.
" Aaj pakka Kisi na Kisi Ki shamat hai." He said with a sigh.
*******He entered and everyone greeted him.
" So I think everyone of you are prepared for the meeting. Because I don't think I pay you all for gossiping and showing your teeth." He looked at Arohi while saying.
Meeting started. Every thing was seem to be fine. Now it was turn to show the designs. Everyone shares their idea. Now it was Arohi turn to show her design. She wanted it to be first approved by Mr. Singh but he has gone to Mumbai for the new project. She was nervous because it has not been approved and secondly Sadu's was in bad mood. She started her presentation. It has not been 5 mins when he interrupted.
" What do you think miss Arohi? Are we cracking a joke here? " Everyone was shocked to see his sudden outburst.
" Is this the way to design? It's not your doll house. This project is damm bloody important to us. Can't you sense the importance of this project " he barked.
" But sir " try to reply Arohi.
" Cut the crap Miss Arohi. I pay you to work sincerely not to just pass the time. If you could not do things properly then better you quit or else I will throw you out of my office ".
Tears welled in her eyes. She was controlling her emotions and was not looking in his eyes because she know the moment she look , she can't control herself from bursting into crying. She just wanted this to end so that she could cry her heart out.
" Now remove this crap " he said angrily. This was the last nail in the coffin. She took her design and lift her gaze to look directly in to his eyes and said " sorry and excuse me sir ". With that she walked out of the room.
He could sensed a felling of hurt in her eyes. Now he was regretting. But he will not accept it. Her one hurt expression can have that effect on him , he himself don't know. But again he will not except that. He shrugged it of and resumed his meeting but he couldn't concentrate on anything. Her hurt look and tearful eyes was continuously bothering him.
*******She don't know how to control her tears. And moreover his each and every word was ringing in her ears which was in no way helping her. No one has ever talked her like this. Not even in her school or college forget about her family. It is not like that no one has ever scolded her but not in this way. " If her design was not good then he could have pointed her mistakes and ask her to work on that but he insulted her in front of whole office ". How she managed to control her tears in front of her family only she know that. She was thankful to god that mom,dad and Raajveer bhai was not in the city warna it would have been hell difficult for her to hide from them. She thought.
" Arohi puttar "
" Ji daddu " she replied wiping her tears.
He came to her and and sat beside her.
" Kya Hua puttar tu thik to hai na " he asked in a concerned tone.
" Kuch bhi to nahi daddu " she plastered a smile but it her red eyes was narrating another story.
" pata hai arohi jab tu class 2 Mein thi na to Teri best friend ne tujhe bahaut hurt Kia tha. Par tune Kisi KO kuch nahi bataya bas chup-chap apne room Mein chali gayi. Par mujhe pata chal Gaya tha. To bol puttar kya baat hai ". He said wrapping his arms around her.
She looked at him and then turn her gaze to the sky full of stars.
" Daddu log hamesha dusro ko neecha dikhane Ki koshish kyun karte hain. Ek baar bhi dusroo Ki feeling ke bare Mein nahi sochte hain " she asked him again turning her gaze from sky to him with innocence in her eyes.
" Beta log to aisi hi hote . Par agar koi hamein neecha dikhaane Ki koshish kare to Hume baar baar unhe yeh prove kar Dena chahiye Ki ham itni jaldi nahi tootne walen . Samjha mera bacchaa."
" Thanks daddu " she hugged him with a smile which this time reached her eyes. She was definitely not going to give up. She will show him who real Arohi Alhuwahlia is." Now you wait and watch Mr. Punj with whom you are messing with " she promised herself.
Next day was good she doesn't have to face his arrogant face. She was packing her stuff to go to home. She moved towards the gate when someone pull her in documents room.
*******He has not slept the whole night because of her. Each time he close his eyes her face came in front of her. And in morning Jai was lecturing him on his behaviour with Arohi.
" What a jerk Arjun you are? " " How could you behave like that." " If something was wrong then you could calmly explained her." " She is a fresher man" " You should have appreciated her for her efforts but you lashed her " " How insensitive Arjun " " Why you hate her that much" .he spilled out in anger.
" Shut up Jai. Agar tujhe nahi pata to mat bol. "
" Kyun nahi bolo. Pehle din se tu uske peeche para hai. Jab tab usey insult karte rehta hai ".
" Aisa kuch nahi wo aisi harkatein hi karti hain to main kya karoon Ki mujhe gussa aa jata hain "
" Nahi Arjun aisi galteeiyaan pehle bhi hoti thin par pehle to ye sab office Mein nahi hota tha."
" Pata nahin uss ladki ne sab par kya jadoo kiya hain Ki ab tujhe bhi main galat lag raha hun."
" Nahin Arjun problem uske saath nahin tere saath hai. Woh tujhe purane Arjun Ki yaar dilati hain. Jise tu apni zindagi Mein ek galti samajhta hai. Tu nafrat karta hai us Arjun se isliye tu Arohi ko bardast nahi kar sakta." snapped Jai.
" Jaiii " he said with a hurt tone.
" Agar woh aisi hai to usme uski koi galti nahi hai. You should control your insecurities" with that he went to his room.
He was shocked to hear this all from Jai. He was kind of broken inside.
*******He has a very tight schedule the whole day which somehow helped him in forgetting Jai's word. But when he saw her. All his word came haunting him which make him angry. He at once pulled her in documents room. She collided with his chest. He was dangerously closed to her. His cologne was driving her crazy. His breathe was fanning her cheeks and sending a shiver down her spine. Then she realised a pain in her arms which brought her back. He was gripping her hand tightly which was hurting her. She tried to get out of his grip but he was not in mood to let her go. He pulled her toward himself which make her collide with him again.
" How dare you to tell everything to Jai. What do you think of yourself. Tumhe kya laga tum jai to bologi aur main tumse mafi mangoonga" " Don't give that much importance to yourself Miss. Arohi".
She was loosing her temper. Pehle to mujhe itni badtameeze se room Mein kicha phir. How could he think that I told Jai. Main Jai ko kyun bolongi." She thought.
Seeing her not replying him he increased the pressure on her hand. She hissed in pain.
She at once jerked his hand and stepped back.
" Listen Mr. Arjun first how you dare to pull me like this and second don't dare to talk to me like that. I am not your personal property whom you can treat in anyway you want. You pay me that doesn't mean that you own me. So better try.. no better be in your limits. Understood" she said angrily and pointing a finger toward him.
" How dare you talk to your boss like that " he snapped.
" No your not my boss... From 9 to 5 your my boss and after that I am a free citizen of India who has freedom to speak and now..." She glanced at her watch " ..it is 5:15".
" Now as you have triggered me , then open your ear and listen carefully that from all these days I was tolerating your behaviour just because you are my boss. But now onwards I am not going to tolerate your bullshits". " I respect my self and want other people to do the same." " From the very first day I am seeing you always try to put me down. You were teaching me about etiquettes. Now where is your etiquettes" " Is this the way to treat a girl." With that she moved out of the room. Arjun was standing dumbfounded staring her. She was right where are my etiquettes. He was feeling guilty. Her each and every word has affected him. But what affected him more was once again her eyes which has a mixed feeling of anger and hurt. He was stunned to she same look which is in his eyes since 5 years. Is Jai right about her reflecting his own image.he asked himself.
There are many questions which is yet to be answered. But something should be left on time.
P.S :- Sorry guys for abrupt posting but finally I have completed chapter 6. And pls guys comment in either criticizing or appreciating manner. So that my work can improve day by day. Bye
Edited by secretwriter19 - 9 years ago
