VirMan SS: The BOSS# CHAPTER 4 pg 28 - Page 10

"All passengers for the fight to Las Vegas please check in."

As we heard the announcement echo over the airport terminal for the third time, we made our way over to the check-in desk and then briefly after, boarded the plane. I booked the seats beforehand and made sure that we got the ones near the window.

"Let me help you with that ma'am" I took her hand carry from her and put it into the storage area above our seats. We both settled down on to our seats.

I had this weekend planned, I had to make sure that I find out as much as I can about Manvi and try my best to break down the wall she had created. I turned to her and stared at her for a while as she looked out of the window and rehearsed the conversation I wanted to have my in my head.

Ma'am, how are you? Umm' No. I don't want to make her uncomfortable.

So tell me about yourself. Seriously? She's going to see right through me.

"Manvi." I blurted out in excitement quickly. She turned towards me and looked at me, her face was expressionless as usual. "Umm' I mean ma'am"

"Yes?" She asked

I decided to just straight-forward go for it "Its just that I wanted to know a little more about you. Your family, your hobbies.

"There's nothing special to tell you actually"

"Not as an employee but a friend... Manvi." I tried my best to be as sincere as possible and i think it worked because she smiled at me slightly and nodded.

The next two hours were spent talking about the most random things, I found out that she was born in Rishikesh and her parents passed away when she was young. We shared some of our likes and dislikes and memories and I found out so much more in these two hours than I had in the two months working for her.

I couldn't help but think that everything she told me was very general, very vague. She was still hiding the most important parts of her life. But I was determined to get her to open up. At least this was a start.

We were in fits of laughter after a while, I was telling her about my siblings and my childhood and she could probably relate. "Excuse me. Madam, Sir." We were interrupted by an air hostess with a food trolley after a while ' a very hot air hostess.

I scanned her from top to bottom and smirked as she looked down at me. She noticed and smiled back.

"Umm..I'd like a coffee please " Manvi called from beside me.

"Make that two" I added and winked at her and saw her cheeks flush red immediately after. How I wish it was this easy to have the same effect on Manvi. The air hostess handed Manvi and I our cups of coffee and moved on, looking back and smiling at me , and I returned the smile.

As soon as she was out of sight, Manvi bursted into laughter once again. "The way you were ... flirting.." She said between her laughter, "So openly... God! It reminded ... me of.." She stopped right their and then regained her seriousness once again. She looked at me quickly and then looked down .

Reminded her of who?

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Shortly after we arrived, we were welcomed by the head of Brian and Co's who was the company hosting the human resources conference this year.

"Manvi!" He cheerily smiled and walked into the hotel lobby with his arms spread, towards her and hugged both of us briefly, "Welcome to Vegas guys. I've booked two rooms and I hope you have a good time."

After the short introduction and sharing details, Manvi made her way up to her room and I went to have a drink with Mr. Brian . "Oh, I completely forgot, tonight before the conference we're having a formal. Can you please make your there and remind Manvi as well."

"Yes of course, don't worry someone, we'll be there."

"Thank you so much. Umm... Well I guess I'll take your leave know. See you tonight"

"See you"

Hmm.. a formal? This is the perfect opportunity, maybe I should ask Manvi out on a date.

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"Manvi!" I called out but no one answered, "Manvi!" I heard the shower running and assumed that Manvi was probably in the bathroom and decided to come back later. I opened the door to leave, when I heard a beep, the another and then a third one. I looked back and saw Manvi's phone on the bed, continuously ringing and vibrating. I walked over and picked it up and it continued to vibrate in my hand.

Her phone didn't have a lock ... for a boss, she wasn't very organised. Out of curiosity I opened the text messages she was receiving.

I don't want to talk about this anymore. Please

Sweetheart, pick up your phone once please.

At least give me a chance to explain.

Shona, listen...

I have to check-in now. Bye

Bye Baby :) Call me when you land. Love you.

I will.

Manvi, did you reach yet?

Please call me babe.

I miss you Manvi, plzzz

You're still angry?

I have a surprise for you ;) , guess what?