Part 7
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Part 8
It was time for the meeting to discuss the new Sanjivani project and yet Niki had not come. This girl is never going to learn value of time. He thought as he closed his laptop and relaxed in his chair. As he closed his eyes the Panchgani memories came rushing back. Since morning he had been trying to focus on work but all he thought about was the time spent with Niki. His heart felt happiness that his head was forbidding. In this battle between heart and head no one was winning. He wondered if the decision to take Niki in this project is right one or just a desire that his head was somehow tricked into approving. Shaking his head and convincing himself that it was in best interest of project and nothing else, he opened his eyes hastily.
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She rushed to Abhimanyu's cabin. She was late. Atul had informed her about the New Sanjivani project and the meeting with Modi but she had been too busy looking at goodies in the basket. And when everyone reminded her of the time, it was way past the meeting time. Around half an hour back when she had learnt about the project she was happy that Abhimanyu had chosen her. Atleast he felt that she was worthy of something. But now all that was in jeopardy. It wouldn't take a minute for him to pounce on her and tell how she is irresponsible and what not. She knocked and entered his cabin.
I know I am late and I am sorry.
She didn't let him talk at all. Playing with her own fingers and looking at them she almost whispered
Thanks for choosing me.
He saw her cheeks turning red as she thanked. Her face radiated happiness and satisfaction that she felt for being chosen for this project but he was not ready to let go his anger. Probably that was the only way to keep his emotions in line. Keeping his face devoid of any emotions he said in little harsh tone:
As usual you are late.
She looked up and anger taking over whatever she had felt a moment ago, she retorted
If you see so many mistakes in me why did you choose me for this project?
He was taken aback for a second but he covered that up easily:
I am wondering same thing, probably'
Before he could say anything further his cellphone ring took his attention. She saw a glimpse of panic on his face. Wondering what it could be she kept her ears sharp.
Ok I am coming right now.
That was all she heard him speak into the phone and he was already taking strides towards his cabin door.
What was it that the other person on the phone told him that he even forgot that he was in the meeting? The usual professional Modi, asking everyone to switch off mobile phones on duty, not only attended this call but was stepping out of his cabin without speaking a word as if he has forgotten world around him. As she saw him rush out of his office, she decided to follow him and see what was going on.
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The sight in front of her was shocking. She even felt a pang in her heart when she saw Abhimanyu with tears rolling down his face, holding hands of a young beautiful woman who seemed really sick and unconscious.
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Part 9
Edited by anotheranfan - 14 years ago
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