At Night

Laying on the bed, Piya recollects the evening moments which she shared with the Aryansh. Her eyes are misty with the desire for him and her heart beats faster with his thoughts. His confession was a little unexpected for her because she was under the impression that her feelings were one sided. Her fear tends to be futile as he also has feelings for her. 

She started liking him when she got to know him at the personal level. When it comes to work he is a devil who wears prada shoes but on the personal front, he is a caring, loving and very affectionate person. Earlier his name used to bring anger in her but tonight it brings a smile on her face. 

After the kiss on her cheek, they both stayed in each other's arms in silence. She noticed how his palm is larger than hers and told him the same. He laughed at her comment and kissed her forehead in adoration. She felt home in his arms. Later he dropped her home even though the sky was still showering.

On the other hand, Aryansh skips the work at night for the first time. He chooses to relish the evening moments. His lips stretch with a smile with the thought of how they both confessed their feelings. His heart leapt in joy after her confession. A few months back, he used to get angry on her due to the non-serious behavior towards the work but now he misses that. She carved a place for herself in his heart. Thinking about her as his girlfriend gives him goosebumps. 

He hugs the pillow while laying in bed with close eyes. Now he badly wants to hear her voice so he gives her a call. Piya who is thinking about him hears the phone ring and sees his name flashing on the screen. She picks the call without any delay but doesn't utter a word due to the shyness so he initiates the talk.

Hey

Hi

Sleeping?

No

How are you?

He is curious to know about her feelings. She understood what he was referring to but she is shy to confess that she is missing him.

Hmmm

Piya.. his voice holds impatience and craving.

Aryansh, her low voice calms his nerves.

Are you okay? Do.. y...yo....you re...gg, his voice fumbles reflecting the fear of her regretting their confession.

No... I ... am.... sh....shy

Her sentence has paused but still Aryansh hears it with the patience and smiles at the end.

Shy?

Yes

Okay, good night, bye.

He thought to give her the space and cut the call but Piya doesn't want that. When he said good night and bye, she whines.

Why?

You don't want me to cut the call?

No

Okay.

She is happy to see how easily he agrees with her instead of torturing questions but her happiness went out of the window on his next question

What do you like the most kiss on cheek or li...

Bye, Good Night, I'm sleepy.

She hangs up the call without giving him a chance to reply whereas Aryansh laughs at her reaction. He pictures her red face with embarrassment. They both sleep while thinking about each other.

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They get less time to spend with each other. Being the Managing Director, Aryansh is bombarded with a lot of work. They don't get much chance to talk except a few minutes at the office. At night they talk on the phone for some time but due to Siya's exams that time got reduced too.

By the time Piya comes to her room after helping Siya in the studies, Aryansh used to sleep due to a whole load of work. Their office encounters are like, she is going to his cabin or him calling her at his cabin on a work basis. Every time someone or the other disturbs them.

Whenever she goes to his cabin, a smile automatically appears on their faces. He rushed to give her a hug after closing the cabin. They both cherish their hug and those small moments. Aryansh feels at peace after having her in his arms whereas Piya feels home. They talk on mundane topics like how's the day or did he have lunch. Aryansh plans to drop her home on some days but the last minute meetings hinder their plans. Piya understands his work commitments so she never mind him cancelling their plans at the last minute.

At night, Piya used to share about her day, family and early life. Aryansh also talks about his day and family but never talks about his past. He wants to talk with her but it would be better if she's in person when he shares.

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At office

Today there is an important meeting in the office and Aryansh is running late due to traffic and bad weather. Simran and Piya arrange the meeting room as the people who would be attending the meeting came early.

Hello Beautiful 

Piya hears an unknown voice and turns to see a Man in mid 20s' giving her a bad vibe. She politely says hello and starts moving out of the meeting room as Simran already went. That man stands in front of the door blocking her path.

What's the hurry to leave? I'm Jay Shergill. We just met and we can get to know each other.

Piya controls herself from lashing out on this man. This is the office and she does not want any issue due to her so she requests him to give her the space.

Sir, please move and wait inside the meeting room. Mr. Shekhawat will join you in some time.

Until then you can give me the company.

That man comes closer to her. Piya moves back and sternly tells him.

Move, I have to go

What if I don't move

Jay raises his hand to touch her face but before that can happen, she twists his hand and turns him. 

Don't you understand simple English? Did you think that I am some weak damsel who would cry. Don't you ever dare to come near me.

She pushes him and starts going out of the room. Before she can leave the room, Jay clutches her hand in anger and pushes her towards the wall.

Ouch, Piya cries in pain

How dare you b****h? I will not space you

Jay moves towards the Piya to take revenge with her but hears a voice.

What is happening here?

Simran

Piya utters the name with relief and rush towards her.

Simran sees Piya's condition. She also saw how this man pushed her. Simran tells Piya to leave who obliges her words.

Hello Mrs. Kaur, how are you?

Jai shamelessly wishes Simran to change the topic and pretend that he didn't do anything wrong.

What were you doing Mr. Shergill?

Mrs. Kaur, he is a young boy so just getting to know other people. We can forget the incident.

Rajeev Shergill, Jay Shergill's father, who also came with Simran saw the scenario and tried to defend his son. This project is very important for his company which is already on the verge of bankruptcy. 

What incident?

Mr.Shergill and his son hear Aryansh Shekhawat who came at the same time.

How are you Mr. Shekhawat. No incident. Mrs. Kaur and I  were just talking

Mrs. Kaur what happened?

Aryansh ignores Mr. Shergill's words and asks Simran because he senses something bad happened in his absence.

A.S Mr.Shergill's son Jay Shergill was manhandling a female employee in the meeting room

No, Mr. Shekhawat. There is some confusion with Mrs. Kaur. My son was just talking with that girl

Out

Mr. Shekhawat, our project

GET THE F**K OUT OF MY OFFICE

Rajeev Shergill and his son leave but not before passing a deadly glare to Aryansh and Simran. 

Thanks A.S, Simran thanks Aryansh for his thoughtfulness.

Who was that employee, Mrs. Kaur?

Aryansh asks while checking emails on the mobile. Simran hesitates to say Piya's name as she thinks that Aryansh does not like Piya.

A.S, it's P... Piya

Aryansh's fingers halted on the mobile screen. He raises his head and asks Simran to confirm the name

Who?

Piya

Send her to my cabin asap.

Aryansh goes to the cabin without any other words. Simran goes to check on Piya and finds her in the washroom. 

Piya, why are you crying? That disgusting man and his father had been kicked out of the office

Simran but....

No but. Nothing. You just calm down and no need to think about anything. Are you hurt anywhere?

No, I'm good. Thanks for coming on time. But who kicked them out?

A.S. He came after you left and I told him that Shergill's son manhandled a female employee of the company so A. S kicked them out of the company. Come let's go and A.S called you

Piya feels better after knowing that Shergill is out of the company but is afraid of Aryansh's reaction.

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