Few working hours later, just before Lunch time

Ved fidgeted with his mobile looking over his cubicle occasionally.

Damn! Srivastav is on rounds and he is being very strict this time. Ved is feeling desperate to text Natasha. Since the kiss, they haven't had a proper conversation and they should. Ved had been controlling his urges but now it is out of control. He glanced up again, Srivastav is quite far. Ved quickly looked back and hid his mobile under the table and texted.

Ved: Hey!

He was nervous about getting caught and so didn't type anything further and quickly placed the phone face down on the table beside his computer's mouse. He glanced up. Srivastav has come a little closer. He exhaled loudly and got back to his work. But as he typed he kept looking at his phone from the corner of his eyes. His fingers itched to pick it up and text her.

A few minutes later, unable to take it any longer. Ved extended his hand and was about to pick up the phone when someone cleared their throat and he jumped retracting his hand. He turned his head and looked up. Srivastav gave him a sarcastic smile.

After his boss had left, Ved lifted the phone little and tilted it slightly. There is a green dot blinking. He smiled – She has texted back.

Ved glanced back, Srivastav is busy scolding the peon for getting him cold tea. Ved shook his head and turned back to his phone. He unlocked his phone and directly went to his inbox.

Natasha: Hey!

Ved smiled, glanced back again and texted

Ved: Are you free, tonight? I need to talk to you something. Important.

He quickly sent the text and placed his phone back on the table. This time face up. He worked but kept glancing at his phone repeatedly.

His phone vibrated, and green dot began to blink again. Ved smiled.

Natasha: Yeah, okay. Shall I bring Asha along?

Ved took few seconds to compose the right words and wrote,

Ved: Actually, I wanted to talk to you, alone

He bit his lip and waited for her text. He shook his leg nervously as he waited patiently.

Natasha: What happened, Ved? Is everything alright.

Ved: Yes, yes. But its personal that's why. But if you aren't comfortable then we can talk after your shift is over in front of the Café.

Natasha: After last night, I trust you, Ved. I will drop by your place around 8. Is it okay?

Ved smiled widely and typed

Ved: Yes *smiley* But I have little more work than usual today, so I might not show up at the Café.

Natasha: Cool. No problem.

Ved smiled placed his phone and leaned in his chair. He smiled stupidly at his computer screen.

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Ved was overexcited. He could barely contain his excitement when he returned home. By this time, Aditya had left. He hadn't come to work and had gone straight home after he had woken from his slumber.

Ved showered making sure he applied a generous amount of shampoo and shower gel. He took his time to choose his attire. White shirt and mustard pants. As he gelled his hair the door-bell rang. He smiled and quickly applied cologne and hurriedly left the room.

Before opening the door, he checked his breath and happily opened the door. He smiled on seeing Natasha on the other side.

He looked at her from top to bottom, she looked gorgeous dressed in a coral flue sleeved dress reaching inches up her knees. Ved admired her legs for a while before snapping back to his senses. He forced himself to look up and smile at her.

'Hey!' Ved greeted her.

Natasha looked up from his chest and smiled at him, - 'Hey!' She adjusted the strap of her white handbag.

Ved noticed she had been staring at his chest, for the first time he had left first few buttons open. He stepped aside and gestured her to come in. She nodded and entered.

'What was it you wanted to talk so urgently?' Natasha asked placing her handbag on the dining table. Ved nodded. She smiled at him and he relaxed.

He clasped his palm together and announced, - 'Dinner first?'

Natasha raised her eyebrow and Ved shrugged, - 'What? We will talk after dinner. Okay?' He asked. Natasha inhaled sharply and folded her arms. She thought for a second before nodding. Ved is relieved.

'What would you like to have?' Ved enquired once she sat on the sofa. Natasha adjusted her dress and looked up at him.

'What do you have?' She folded her one leg over the other. For a second, Ved is slightly distracted by her gorgeous legs. He looked up and smiled.

'At home, nothing but I am going to order.' He informed. Natasha blinked at him. She looked away and smiled shaking her head. Resting her palm on the sofa armrest she rose from the seat.

'Why are you smiling?' Ved is confused. Natasha stopped in front of him and folded her arms.

'Why not cook something?' Natasha said brightly. Ved looked at her confused. She made an apologetic face and replied, - 'I avoid outside food so...Sorry.' She looked adorable when she apologized so cutely; Ved thought.

'Oh!' Ved said in a small voice, he looked back towards the kitchen and then back at her. He rubbed the back of his neck and shrugged, - 'But I don't have any leftovers.' He confessed.

Natasha folded her arms again and raised her eyebrows, - 'You will feed Leftovers to your guest?'

'What? No.' Ved looked at her wide-eyed.

Natasha laughed and placed her palm on his shoulder, - 'Relax, I am joking.' She patted his shoulder softly and walked towards the kitchen.

Ved smiled.

He heard utensils clanking in the kitchen and he shook his head, his smile disappeared. Ved hurried into the kitchen. He stopped by the kitchen door and looked at Natasha doing something by the sink. She turned around, smiled at him and walked towards the fridge.

'What are you doing?' Ved asked looking at her. She looked up from the fridge and looked at him.

'What will you have? Vegetables? Chicken?' Natasha asked brightly. Ved walked up to her and stood next to her.

'You don't have to-'

'But I want to.' Natasha replied. She smiled looking at him. Ved took a second and then smiled at her.

'Vegetables.'

Natasha smiled and looked back at the open the fridge. Ved looked at her, a broad smile plastered on his face.

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'Yum!' Ved complimented for the third time as he feasted on Gobi (Cauliflower) Paratha made by Natasha. She smiled and got back to eating.

'Instead of being a waitress, why don't you try being a chef?' Ved said tearing a small morsel of the Paratha.

'Hahaha! Very funny.'

'No seriously. This Paratha isn't dripping with oil still this oil-less Paratha tastes like heaven.' Ved complimented.

Natasha laughed, - 'Stop pulling my leg.' Ved noticed crimson hue appearing on her cheek and he smiled.

'No. I am serious.' He said pinching his throat. Natasha looked at him and smiled.

'Well in that case. Thanks for your compliment. But being a chef is not my cup of tea.' She replied.

'Coffee!' Ved corrected her, Natasha looked at him confused and he smiled. 'We are coffee people, Haina?'

Natasha smiled nodding her head. 'Yes.'

After they had eaten, Ved suggested they play a game of Carom. He is taken aback when Natasha slapped her forehead.

'Oh! I totally forgot. How are you now? Your hurt?' She looked towards his eye. It is still slightly bruised.

'I am fine.' Ved replied waving his hand in the air. Natasha smiled.

Together they began playing. Initially, Ved lost on purpose but Natasha was smart enough to find out. She pointed it out and Ved was embarrassed. The next game he played sincerely, yet he lost. Natasha beamed with pride and Ved loved her smile.

So, Gorgeous- He thought.

After the game, Ved suggested they talk over a cup of coffee. Natasha's smile faded and Ved felt nervous again. He asked her to be seated while he gets coffee. She simply nodded and sat on the sofa, a serious look on her face. Ved isn't liking that.

Soon, he prepared two cups of coffee. One black for him and one milk coffee for Natasha. He smiled forwarding her a cup. She forced a smile and shifted little as he sat beside her on the double sofa.

'Actually,' – Ved began, he looked at Natasha from the corner of his eyes, - 'I wanted to talk about last night.' He turned his head and looked at her. Natasha looked up from her coffee mug.

'About the kiss?' She asked and Ved felt his heart racing. Staring into her eyes, he nodded.

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Hmmm, I sense some fireworks coming up*hides face* What are your thoughts on the chapter, guys? Drop them in the comments *flying kisses* *smiles*