Edited and published on 09-11-2018

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Meghna

"Jo if you don't shut your mouth. I'll throw you out of the car" I gritted glaring at him through mirror.

"Okay" he muttered passing me a bored look and I saw an amused smile on Ghaffar's face.

After ten minutes we reached Joseph's University and he got out bidding bye. And then the rest of the ride went in silence as he didn't initiate any conversation other than looking at me through mirror a few times "You can stop here" I said as we've entered the company premises.

Ignoring my words he stopped the car in front of the entrance which gained attention from few employees "Boss's orders - to make sure you safely enter the company" he stated looking at me and then he got out to open my door.

"Thank you" I nodded at him after stepping out. I stood there for him to leave but he stayed still waiting for me to go inside, sighing I muttered a bye and left without looking back at him.

"Hey" I was greeted by Aryan immediately.

"Hello good morning" I replied cheerfully.

"So what's with your grand entrance?" he asked while we're walking up to elevators.

"Oh you saw it. That's my father's employee - he doesn't know where to drop me" I said shrugging and we entered the lift - reached our floor - went to our works.

After the meeting I went to my desk and continued with my work... As lunch time arrived I grabbed the keys to my desk locker and opened it, my eyes fell on my drawing book. I opened it and saw my name art on the first page.... Smiling I ran my palm on it as memories played right in front of me.

'Meghna baby... What are you doing?'  mom asked approaching me inside my room.

'Nothing maa... I'm just giving a finishing touch to my design... How's it?' I asked showing her book.

'It's beautiful... I hope your designs will turn you into a famous fashion designer in future ' she hugged me

I managed to put my ideas on the sketch book and started drawing from high school itself and after my degree in the field I took an internship program for a few months. We're 15 members in our department in which Mrs Krishnan is our head and five members were seniors who are well experienced than us...

One day my drawing book caught Mrs Krishnan's eye... Actually I opened it to continue my design as I got bored. She saw my designs and complimented me a lot saying she'd one day get an approval from CEO for my designs.I wonder if anyone approves it in this company.... Pushing the thoughts away I glanced at my mobile as its continuously vibrating, I saw Ritu calling so locking my desk... I made my way to company canteen.

Aryan started joining us at lunch from last  week and we three were clicked instantly. More like those two always disagree in some things which results them to argue a lot and it'll be a full entertainment for me during the break.

"He's so old Aryan, how could you like him?" she said giving him a disbelief look.

"What? No! He's just 53 - he's young" Aryan quoted to which her jaw dropped.

"He's freaking 53 and you call him young. Is everything alright with your eye sight?" 

"If there's anyone young here - its chris evans. Oh my god! Did you see him clearly - a perfect definition for hot handsome hero in marvel" she said dreamily to which Aryan gave her a disgusting glare.

I'm laughing at his expression when my mobile buzzed in my pocket, grabbing it I saw a text from Mr philip.

You promised you'll be coming tonight

- D. P

Yeah I remember. I will be there

- M

Cool :-)

-D. P

I then brought my attention back to my two friends who are still arguing about Marvel super heroes. We then left to work after the break....

In the evening I stopped by at Ritu's floor because I don't have a ride to home so I asked her for one. We together made our way out to parking lot but before I can follow her I saw a figure leaning on white skoda a few feet away. Upon closely watching I realized its Ghaffar...

"What is he doing here?" I said stopping at my place.

"Who?" Ritu asked looking at me.

"Ritu I think my ride is here. So I'll see you tomorrow bye" I said storming towards him.

"Hey what are you doing here?" I asked approaching him. He's in his formal wear which I saw this morning with a gun tucked behind....

"Sire ordered me to take you home. So i am here Miss" he said opening the back door. I shook my head and opening the passenger door I sat inside and he drove away putting on some music "You don't have any works back at my father's company?" I asked looking ahead the windshield.

"Nope. Aadi is assisting Mr Philip right now so I've nothing to do" he shrugged.

"So... Since when do you started working with my father?"

"It's been 4 years till now. I love this job - it's so entertaining and challenging" 

"Oh. Will you take me to one of the missions if I order you?" I asked looking at him.

He gazed at me for a second before turning his eyes to road "I'll definitely take you If Sire orders me"

I nodded and continued gazing out the window while humming to the music in background. In less than half an hour I'm in my room freshing up... I went down in search of my mom who's busy in kitchen brewing coffee.

I cleared my throat making my appearance and went near her to see if she's still upset with me "You'll be staying here for a few days" she stated suddenly without looking at me.

"Oh now you're talking to me. Thank you I thought you'd take at least an year to talk" I said playfully winking at the maid who's looking between us.

Her head snapped in my direction and she glared which we can say is playful and I rolled my eyes getting off the counter "I won't talk with you if you don't agree to stay here"

"Okay then. You don't have to talk with me" I said making her gasp at my words.

"I'm just kidding mom" I said pulling her cheeks. She swatted my hands and walked out to dining room and I followed her closely. I saw Ghaffar and Mr Philip were already seated discussing something...

I sat beside Ghaffar and my mom sat right to her husband. The maid poured coffee and gave our mugs and I reached for some biscuits and my knuckles brushed with his - we stared at each other for a second before retreating our hands back. As he waited for me to go first I grabbed one and ate it silently, I saw my mom's smiling along with her husband from the corner of my eye.

Shaking my head I stood up and walked out of house to the lawn. Again I noticed a few guards with guns strolling here and there, I grabbed my mobile and checked my social networking sites. After half an hour I heard a bike pulling on driveway and saw Joseph making his way towards me "What's up Dii" he took the seat beside me.

"You don't have practice today?" I asked looking up at him.

"Nope. Tomorrow's match, our couch wants us to rest at home" he replied casually to which I nodded.

"Why are you here?" he asked suddenly.

"Just sitting why? Shouldn't I sit here?"

"Whoa.. Not like that. Mom's home right? Then why are you here sitting all alone?"

"They're inside discussing something seriously. And yeah... She ordered me to stay here for a few days if not she said she wouldn't talk to me" I explained to which he grinned at my face.

"Wow. From today onwards I'm with mom - you can join dad's party" he said making me to glare at him.

"What? Why can't you stay here for a few days Dii!!?" he whined pouting at me.

"Jo...It's difficult to commute from here. I rented an apartment to make it easy for me, staying here it'll be exact opposite. And have you seen my car - that stupid thing always troubles me. If it stops somewhere, how can I manage everything myself?" 

He laughed when I brought up my car "Ghaffar here will drop you everyday. What do you say Ghaffar?" he raised brow at him who's making his way towards us.

"Yeah..." he trailed looking between us.

I shook my head at them "No no. I don't want to bother you guys - you should be with Dad every time, he wants you with him"  I said referring to his job.

"There are so many people to assist dad at company right dad?" Joseph yelled looking ahead to Mr philip who's coming towards us. Ghaffar stood up offering his chair to his boss who sat down smiling at us "No no I don't want to trouble you guys" I said running a hand through my hair.

"It's okay Princess. We'll be more than happy if you come stay here with us - we've no problem and don't worry about your car, we've so many" he said and I was about to argue but his mobile buzzed. He grabbed it from table and turned to Ghaffar "From tomorrow drop her at company and then join me at work. Okay" he said to which he nodded. He then left answering his mobile.

I sighed propping my elbows on table and placing my chin on my palms "Dad gave permission guys, you can sneak behind our backs from tomorrow" Joseph spoke amusingly to which I smacked his head before walking back into house.

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I met Joseph at changing room "All the best. Play safe and clean" I gave him a hug and he kissed the side of my head before pulling away. I waved at him and walked back to mom and Mr Philip with Ghaffar following. On the way some students rushed towards us in urgency and a guy bumped into me causing me to loose my balance on slippery floor. Just as my face about to touch the ground someone caught my waist and pulled me up "Thank you" I breathed out still in shock.

Our faces were so close that I can literally feel his breath on my chin and by the smirk on his face I can tell my face already turned into crimson "You're welcome Princess" He said and let go of me.

"Shall we?" he asked and I nodded not looking at him. We made or way towards the couple who are sitting at bleachers. I noticed him leaving once I sat beside my mom "Hey" I called out to which he turned to me.

"Where are you going? Come sit here" I patted the space beside me. He hesitated for a second and shared a look with Mr Philip who nodded assuringly. He then joined to sit beside us.

The stadium was already filled with students and staff. I saw cheer leaders rehearsing aside and the people howled when players standing entering into the big arena. I spotted Joseph and cheered loudly while the players from SMV University entered inside. The couches gathered them around and gave a pep talk for two minutes before he whistled....

The game started and I found myself standing from my place and cheering for my brother. He's so talented and I'm completely impressed by the way he played with utmost concentration and gained a few points...I noticed the opposite team were also playing good and clean so it's too difficult to say who'd win at the end.

And they announced a ten minute break and I'm relieved when I saw the score board with my brother's team in leading. Ghaffar brought us snacks and handed them to mom and Mr Philip. I realized he didn't brought one for himself  "I'm okay with sharing" I said pointing to the chips.

He smiled and reached forward to grab a fist of chips. And then the game resumed and it's almost time for the last goal - I noticed the ball is not with them. Joseph and his friends were trying hard to snatch it but to no avail - I crossed my fingers and waited expectantly for my brother to take it.

"Come on come on Jo" I chanted under my breath and felt a heated gaze on side of my face. I turned to him and raised a brow asking 'what'  "He'll get it. Don't worry" he said jerking his head towards the play arena.

I turned ahead just in time to see him aiming the ball which went through the basketball hoop. The whole stadium cheered and I jumped on the benches and reached to high five with Ghaffar. He look taken back for a second but held my hand in his while smiling... We sat back down when they announced Kite university students will be playing the finals with Kembed University.

I was adamant on seeing Joseph at changing room but Mr Philip stopped me saying he'd be out in five minutes. I waited impatiently and stood there with them pacing here and there. And then I saw him rushing towards me with a big smile - his duffel gym bag slinging from his shoulder - I hugged him ignoring his sweaty body "Congratulations little bro. I'm so proud of you" I said smiling and pulled away.

"Thank you Dii" he ruffled my hair to which I swatted his hand irritated. Our parents congratulated him followed by Ghaffar, we then left to home. I joined with Ghaffar and my brother while Mom and Mr Philip went in their car.

Reaching home Joseph went upstairs to his room while mom left to kitchen. I went to sit on couch while Ghaffar and Mr Philip talked for awhile before they bid byes. He passed me a glance and walked out - I jolted up and ran after him calling his name.

"I enjoyed your company today. Thank you" I said smiling at him.

"Goodnight Meghna"

"Goodnight" I waved at him and walked back inside. As soon as I entered inside I heard...

"dil mera churalo aankho me chupa lo, apna bana lo sanam

na nana na nana na na, na nana na nana na na

ha ha na na nana na chura lo na dil mera sanam, bana lo apna sanam"

Turning to my right I glared at Joseph who's giving me a teasing smile. I saw Mom and Mr Philip were also there grinning at me....

"Joseph... You..." I started chasing him again and in the background I heard them laughing at us.

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