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{ The part where our leads know each other a little better}
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Swara stared in shock.

No Way! She can't be working for this man!Just Few minutes of his presence screamed “approach with caution,” in all senses. There must be some mistake.

Definitely some misunderstanding. She needs to clear the air .

“Will you please excuse me? I have to make a call.” Swara brought her most polite tone.

At his nod , Swara stepped out of her cabin , punched in a number and the other. Few minutes into the conversation, she realised the mistake.  She shouldn't have assumed she would be working for Mr. Durga Prasad Maheswari. Never once it was mentioned and she had no clue of internal changes in organization.

Shouldn't she have been informed? 

She would have pointed it out as an issue , if not for Dp uncle. , “I am sorry, Beta. It was a miss from our end I believe . I hope you have met my Son Sanskaar already. If you are uncomfortable in any way, We can definitely look for other options.” 

“Did it matter?” Swara thought. She is here to work as EA . And she is never the one to run away. And DP Uncle had been so kind  and nice to her and was even willing to offer a change.If he thought she was fit for this role, there might be a reason. She is not going to let him down.

Determined , Swara stepped back in the cabin , all set to face her boss.

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Sanskaar waited as his finger flipped through files. He wondered at selective omission of  information by his dad or even Nancy . Sure, Swara Bose had no clue.It would be disappointing if she chooses to run away.He was far more willing to explore the fiery side of this woman.

His eyes moved to the entrance twice already. Then his lips curved up at the swing of the door.

“So?” His eyes questioned.

“Sorry! There was some confusion, and sorry again for the way I …” Swara paused,  referring to their first encounter .

Sanskaar flipped a finger in dismissal. "Never mind! Since it's established who’s who, Shall we start with introductions?” 

This Man and his attitude.Swara flashed a nice smile while her mind planned a murder.

 “Sure!”

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It has been 3 months since she started working and Swara thought she had  learnt a great deal about Sanskaar Maheshwari.

Sanskaar doesn't take ‘no’ for an answer. He was a perfectionist and highly demanding. He preferred pre planning to adhoc .And he worked like a devil.

It hadn’t been easy at the start for Swara to deal with so much work … at once but she soon learned her ways.

Outside world was only a witness to his charming persona, cool composure ,and his attention to details.He had intelligent and to the point conversations. He knew exactly what to say and when , and could bend any one to his will. He was ruthless to a point …but

He was human too.

It wasn’t just a cabin, but rather a sanctury of Sanskaar , Swara realised. He had his share of frustrations and ever escalating mood swings , which she was used to by now.  He was a coffee addict and would drain any number of cups in a day which was alarming . 

There were few moments where he would simply do nothing , rather lost in thoughts, before he buried himself back into work again.It was in rare instances  when time permitted ,she  would find him with a book and he looked happiest. Why doesn't he do it more often , she wondered. Something which made him feel relaxed.

 Jazz was his favorite and his cabin hummed with low notes….all day. And she had quickly taken a liking to the soothing effect of it .

But he wasn’t a people’s person. Layered and complex .His interaction with team members and other employees were cut to the point.

There was a sense of fear among people for Sanskar  and Swara realised Sanskaar liked it that way.  Maybe his role demanded him to be , but she wished he would be a little approachable. And above all there was a sense of restlessness in him, which she couldn't pinpoint but .. she could feel it.

She liked when they were occupied , when they discussed schedules or work.  Beyond that , a silence ruled …

But, there was something else. Every Time their gazes clashed, she felt the heat . There was a feeling she couldn't name.Something dangerous , something exciting.They weren't friends yet . she had no clue if they would ever be. 

Or If she wished for more …

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For Sanskaar , it was different . He was a loner before Swara Bose encroached his space. He should have  known better than to have an EA space set up right next to him. It was like sharing a room. And now, he has been learning to co-exist for 3 Months.

He was familiar with a few aspects of Swara at least . She likes to be on time and she preferred order which was impressive in his terms. Clumsy didn’t work for him.She was proactive and self driven , he never had a need to follow up. Everything happened on time. She was prompt with her reminders and responses. One more addition to the list.

He had to admit a little grudgingly , his dad’s choice is always the best .

She was easy going and liked bonding with people for more than ¾ of the floor are her friends now. She had this huge smile on her face .. like some toothpaste ad , flashing at people, all bright and warm. She liked to alter between her fragrances … sometimes he would be hit by sweet  smelling notes of flowers,  at times refreshing and tangy which he was familiar with by now.

What Surprised him most was .. the way she adapted to his style of working and mood swings . Sanskaar never thought of himself as an easy person to deal with, but Swara Bose kept up this ever changing demands well.

They didn't talk much other than discussion on work front , but somehow they formed an unseen bond …he couldn't point. She knew exactly when he needed a coffee and would find a piping hot, at his service . The times he skipped lunch , it somehow appeared on his desk.

But what bothered  him was the way his eyes often found her …almost unintentionally, like he had no say, like they searched for her . He liked watching her work . Thanks to the blinds in between which came to his rescue . He didn't want her to have any wrong impressions.

But when face to face , he had to struggle for focus at times. He couldn't help but notice the way her fingers played with loose strands of hair , her pink lips nibbled on a pen …all those innocent moves played havoc on him.

He cursed himself at his haywire thoughts of nibbling those lips, how it would feel to get a little bite of her.. Or run his hands through her hair …or

Swara Bose screamed trouble for him in every way .

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Swara wasn't immune to Sanskaar and it bothered her , how every hair on her body stood up when she felt his eyes and  her focus dwindled. If not for that little wall of blinds between them , she wasn't sure of handling the full blown impact .

And the confidence he exuded in meetings was powerful. There were times she would simply stare at him in amazement and wished she could own such an attitude to take on the world. And when he smiled , he was most charming.

Yet there was an air of mystery surrounding him …. Which intrigued her like nothing else. She would still stand by the statement that Sanskaar Maheswari belonged in books as a fictional hero. With such sharp features and well toned features, he styled to perfection. Strictly formal to semi formal or simply casual , he aced every look, like it was made for him.

His cologne with rich and musky notes of wood and amber, he smelled like spice and Sugar . Swara wondered how it would feel to step closer and get a whiff of him, drown into those endless depths of his eyes , or simply touch his hair ….

And the way she was being drawn to him … screamed trouble for her.

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It was one of the evenings , as they discussed schedules , they ended up picking a fight. Swara blocked 30 minutes for them to attend the farewell party of an employee who had been the part of Maheshwari group right from its inception . It would be a nice personal touch , Swara thought for MD to attend and extend a note of thank you for services. The impression it would create around Sanskaar would be hundred fold and  wished it would dilute his serious ,fearful  image among the crowd.

But Sanskaar had a clear objection. 

“30 minutes? Are you serious Miss Bose? I would appreciate it if you discuss with me before planning my schedule. Do you have any clue how many employees are there in this organization.. You don't expect me to attend all those farewells. Do you ?  Send him a card and flowers. That should do …and please plan something else for the slot. Something Productive? I wish someone thought you Time is Money ” 

Swara felt her temper flaring.She was just trying to be nice,was thinking for him but he definitely didn't need it .

“Money is not everything, Mr. Maheswari,” Swara countered immediately. “So you think sparing a few minutes of your oh- so- precious time is gonna eat you up or cost you some dollars , then let me tell you . This little gesture would earn you goodwill worth more than crispy dollar notes. I would have appreciated it to be heartfelt but since you are only interested in give and take , profit and loss theory , I am sure it will prove profitable to you.”

“Oh ! So you are gonna tell me how to run my business?” Sanskaar was in no mood to back out, “You think We don't care about our employees?” He accused her mildly.

 “Then Let me tell you . Do you know the Maheswari group has the lowest attrition rate ? We offer them the best  package in business and needs are duly taken care of . You don't have to bother. Now get back to work.”  He ordered. 

“No! “ Swara stood on her feet in clear refusal . That earned her a deathly glare from Sanskaar. 

“You might be totally fine watching my face 24/7 but I need a respite , a break from you, “Swara said, in a clipped tone trying to restrain the need to smash something “ And I am going use these 30 minutes to have nice time with other people and leave you to your solitude. Enjoy Mr. Maheswari.”

Swara stood unflinching at the fire in his eyes. She would have been nothing but a pile of ash if eyes could burn, but she needed this time off . 

“If you no longer need my services after my obvious refusal to follow your rules , I will be glad to drop a note of resignation once I am back. Thank you, “And with that she stormed out of the cabin.

Sanskaar stared at the door fuming first ,then realisation hit him. This woman said a ‘no’ to him and dared to walk off in style without a backward glance and he simply stood staring. He found it irritating and amusing at once.His lips curved up. Swara Bose is really something else.

Well! Maybe she was right!

He checked the rest of the schedules. They didn't have burning issues to attend to.It looked fairly free . He could use an hour to  relax and have his cabin for himself .

 Thank god, he got a break from this woman.

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But both had no clue this little break might change a thing or two for both.
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