Part 5 Feelings

Arnav was happy as well as satisfied. Thank god Khushi didn't leave the office. It seems she is an understanding girl. Coming to his cabin, Arnav removed the chits from his coat pocket. He started reading them one by one. Those were not offending nor defending Sethy. Arnav smiled.

Only Khushi has written something with her name. Yes, she wrote her name. She might have thought Arnav would definitely find her handwriting in upcoming days as she was his PA. Arnav supposed.

*Sethy sir, never gave heed to his staff's ideas. He makes all the decisions without discussing them with experts and heads of the departments. He stands for his words no matter whether it's right or wrong. He won't change his mind* Arnav sighed folding Khushi's chit.

At least she wrote the reason for the downfall.

Arnav saw Aman entering his cabin.

"Didn't you write anything...? Why Aman?" Arnav asked as he expected him to write something.

"Being your manager, I would like to talk to you about it directly sir" Aman said. That impressed Arnav.

"That's nice. Tell me"

"Sir, Sethy sir is a nice person but he had done many mistakes. He didn't trust anyone and their decisions. He plans everything by himself. He carries everything on his head and struggles"

"Oh..."

"There are nearly ten departments in the software company. Each department has its head. But he won't let them do their work. He interferes into their work and changes their plan" Aman said disappointedly.

Arnav noted down everything in his mind.

"Thank you for being frank with me Aman"

"It's my duty, sir, because I want you to know the reasons as you are starting a new company," Aman said frankly.

"You are right. The experience differs from person to person. When I was in Canada, I worked for two successful companies and both are different." Arnav shared his experience with Aman.

"Did you work in Canada?" Aman asked as that was the first information he got about Arnav.

"Yes, I was in Canada for the last seven years. Just came back. The software company is my dream"

"That's great sir... your dream came true..."

"Be with me and make it successful"

"With pleasure, sir"

"Ask our staff to submit their last projects"

"Ok sir" Aman left.

When Aman came out, Sheetal cane to him.

"This my last project. Give it to him"

"Ok..."Aman took the pen drive from her.

"One minute, Aman. From where he came?" Sheetal inquired.

"Means?"

"I mean, his native"

"I don't know that. But he was in Canada for the past seven years"

"In Canada?"

"Yes"

"How do you know?"

"He told me "

"What else he told?"

"Nothing else "

Sheetal became thoughtful. She saw Khushi going to Arnav's cabin.

Sheetal blocked Khushi's way. Khushi plainly looked at her.

"Khushi please tell me the truth. Or else, my head will blast" she pleaded.

Khushi folded her hands with attitude.

"What truth?"

"What our new Boss talked about? How does he know about you and your character? You don't even talk to us. We knew nothing about you then how does he know?"

Khushi got stuck. What could she say? I handed him to the police and tried to hit him with pepper spray? Didn't Arnav request her not to tell anyone about it?

"Didn't he say it's our personal? It's not a good manner to poke your nose into someone's personal matter. Know that" Khushi said.

"Khushi, he was in Canada for the past seven years. He was not in India. Them how do you guys know each other? Did you know each other even before he goes to Canada?" Sheetal was almost scratching her head it seems.

Arnav was in Canada. Khushi didn't know about it. But does Sheetal believe if she tells the truth? Khushi wanted to laugh but she felt pity for Sheetal. Poor she. She is struggling with some mental problem it seems.

"Think whatever you want Sheetal. I give you full freedom to think as per your wish. Enjoy..." Khushi tapped her cheek and left the place smilingly.

Sheetal slammed her feet on the floor with disappointment.

Khushi knocked on Arnav's cabin door.

"Come in," said Arnav.

Khushi entered with a few forms. She forwarded them to Arnav.

"This is the registration form of our company sir. You have to sign in it," she said keeping them on the table.

"But why Khushi, didn't Sethy register it before?" he questioned.

"He did sir. This is for the commerce association registration..." she said.

"Oh... I would like to change the name of the company... UNIQUE SOFTWARE" he said, reading her face.

"That's nice sir, I will take account of the process"

"Please do it."

"Sure sir"

Arnav started signing in it.

"I will get the new name registered sir"

Arnav nodded ok. Khushi left the place with the papers. Arnav was looking at her feeling something. He felt like she has something precious of HIS with her. He shrugged the thought.

The next day

Arnav liked the atmosphere of the new house. It was not on the main road but looked main. The house was not so big as well as small. It looked grand for the outer look just like its interior. The house had a small garden at the front portion. Arnav liked it very much. He prepared coffee for himself. After having coffee, he started watering plants while thinking of planting more plants in the garden.

That's when a school bus stopped at the main gate of his mansion. The bus was filled with chitchat of the children. He ran his eyes on the bus with a smile. His smile broadened seeing a KNOWN person... Abhimanyu. He was also looking at Arnav. He was waiting for Arnav to see him it seems. His face also brightened when Arnav smiled at him. Arnav waved his hand at him. Abhimanyu also waved his hand excitedly.

"How are you?" Arnav asked him through gestures.

Abhimanyu raised his thumb finger like, "I'm fine"

Arnav showed the house behind him, like, "this is my house."

Abhi gestured like "SUPER"

"Come to my home when you ate free" Arnav said.

Abhi nodded ok with a pride full smile as the children in the bus were looking at them.

Abhi waved his hand again when the bus started. Arnav also waved his hand. He stood looking at the bus. Who is this boy? Why does it feel like, he knows him for ages? After coming from Canada, he felt connected with two persons in India. One was Khushi and another one is Abhimanyu. Both are complete strangers to him but he didn't feel so. He never was behind a girl. Being an orphan, he hesitated to talk to any girl because he thought they will insult him. But he didn't know why he didn't feel the same with Khushi. He felt RIGHT with her. Maybe, she will use the pepper spray for sure if she gets to know his thought. And, Abhi... He helped him when he was in need. But, it feels like he wants to be with him. Don't know why.

In the bus

"Abhi, who is he?" A girl asked.

"He is Arnav sir," Abhi said.

"Is not the man looks like Abhi?" a senior girl said.

"Is he your relative or what?" A boy asked.

Abhi nodded no.

"But he resembles you..." the girl said.

Abhi felt happy as he liked Arnav very much. After all, he helped him at the right time.

"Yes, you are right. Same face, same eyes, same hair..." Another girl said.

"They would have been father and son in the previous birth it seems..." another one countered.

Abhi became sad hearing that. He didn't even know about his father of this birth. He would be happy if Arnav would have been his father at this birth. He wished.

To be continued...