The local tabloid had snapped Kabir and Malvika having dinner at a French Restaurant yesterday and had run a story alleging that they were in a relationship and would soon get married.
Malvika was on the seventh heaven of delight. Kabir on the other hand was worried. He knew Ananya wouldn't take this well.
The whole office was gossiping about the article. They became quiet when Ananya entered.
Richa whispered to Ronnie.
That's why I didn't want her to get involved with Kabir. Once a womanizer, always a womanizer.
Kabir called Ananya to his office.
Kabir: About the article.
Ananya: Kabir Sharma doesn't give explanations to any one. Why make an exception for me?
Kabir: Becuase you are my girlfriend?
Ananya: Really according to Mumbai Mirror Malvika is your girlfriend, soon to be wife.
Kabir: Stop it Ananya!
Ananya: How many times have you two been out for dinner? Since we began dating?
Kabir: 5-6 times... But listen...
Ananya: Enough I dont want to hear anything else.
Kabir: I have never made any effort to hide it. If you had ever asked me, I would have told you...
Ananya: Oh so I need to ask you everything? Fine, let me ask you a few questions. WHy do you go out for dinner with Malvika?
Kabir: Ananya she's KL's daughter, Since Shreya came into the picture, it's become even more important for me to keep Malvika happy tp maintain my position.
Ananya: WHAT BULLSHIT! If you want to keep her happy, do it with your work. Why does it have to involve dinners?
Kabir: Don't be so naive ananya. You know it's not just about work. It's a lot of things. i have worked very hard to get here. I am this close to getting a stake in the company and if flirting with Malvika helps, why not...
Ananya pursed her lips and her face turned white.
Ananya: How far would you go?
Kabir:Excuse me?
Ananya: How far would you go for the stake? You are ok with flirting? What else are you OK with?
Kabir could feel his temper rising as he understood what she was insinuating.
Kabir: Don't make random insinuations. If you have a direct question, ask me.
Ananya: Fine. Would you sleep with her? Or maybe you are already doing that?
Kabir's eyes flashed in anger
Kabir: ANANYA!!! If anyone but you would have said it, I would have...
Ananya: Done what? Hit me?
Kabir: Are you crazy? We both need to stop and step back.
He cupped her face in his hands and continued more softly.
Like it or not, these manipulations are a part of Corporate Life.
Ananya: I don't think so. Things are either right or wrong.
Kabir: Not in the real world. Professional relationships are always a shade of grey.
Ananya: Whatt about personal relationships? Is dating me also some part of some manipulation.
Kabir Are you kidding me? My feelings for you the purest, strongest emotions I have ever felt..
Ananya; How do you wear so many masks? one set of standards here, anote\her there.
Kabir: It's the necessity of our times.
Ananya: Really? Maybe its the necessity of your ego,,, Let me go. The more we get to know each other, the more I wonder if we are compatible.
Kabir: We have our differernces. But love conquers all.
Ananya: I wish I could share your confidence.