Part 6 Khushi's son

Unique Software

Lunchbreak

Arnav came to the dining hall. Seeing him, the hall became silent. As no one expected, he sat with the worker. The canteen person brought him lunch and about to serve,

"I will take. You can go..." Arnav said.

The canteen worker stood hesitatingly.

"I can serve for myself... please go"

The worker nodded ok but stood not leaving the place. Staff around them got stuck. Arnav ran his eyes on them and smiled.

"Am I not allowed to eat with you guys?" he asked making them awestruck.

"Sir, you are our Boss..." Aman said hesitatingly.

"So...?"

"We didn't expect you to be so simple sir," Akash said.

"I don't have a problem to be simple. Do you?"

"Noooo sirrr...." Everyone shouted.

Arnav started eating smilingly. The staff didn't come out of the surprise until Arnav left the hall, finishing his lunch.

"How simple he is...!" Sheetal said.

"Yeah... I have never heard such a gem of a character ever" NK said.

"Yes, mostly any Boss won't mingle with his workers..." Lavanya said.

"Yes, it's because they think workers will take advantage of his closeness," Akash said.

"You are right... we should not make him feel so. We should maintain the distance no matter how freely he moves with us" Aman said.

Everyone nodded yes accepting his words.

After two days

Arnav was so much impressed by the efforts of the staff of his company. He felt relieved as his decision of continuing with the old staff worked. He liked Aman and Khushi very much. They worked hard at the same time maintained a distance from him. Yet, he felt a friendly touch in them.

Of course, Khushi also liked Arnav. Why not if he is so simple? They have never seen such a friendly Boss in their experience.

Khushi came to Arnav's cabin.

"Sir, there is a conference in City Center" she reminded.

"Oh... when is the conference?" he asked looking at his wristwatch.

You have to be there at 3'o clock, sir" Khushi said.

"Is anyone coming with me from our office? I mean, who can introduce people to me at the conference?" Arnav asked.

"Only I and Aman sir knows people who are going to attend the conference. You can take anyone if you want, sir" Khushi said.

"What about you? Will you come with me?" Arnav asked.

"Me?"

"Yeah... Aman is busy following the new team that is Coding the new program" Arnav said.

"Ok, sir..."

"Let's go..."

Khushi nodded ok and followed Arnav. They started from the office to the City Center. None from the office take it differently as it was purely an official visit. Arnav reached the City Center with Khushi. Every eye in the City Center read Arnav from tip to toe. Arnav felt it weird. He sensed people gossiping about him. Even Khushi felt it. She introduced Arnav to a few people who are well known to Khushi. That's when Khushi heard something unexpected about Arnav. She was shocked to hear that. it was Mr. Mehta who talked with Mr. Shan.

"Yes... I had a talk with Sethy... he told me about the owner of his new company. He has no one... he is an orphan who was brought up in Rama Krishna Mission Home."

"Is it?"

"Yes, he was in Canada working. He just returned earning money to start a new company" Mehta said.

Khushi was shocked to the core. Is Arnav an orphan? That's why he looks so simple? Why not, he would have known the value of money as well as people. That's why he is moving friendly with workers because he himself would have worked hard to reach the heights. Khushi's respect for Arnav increased tenfold.

The truth about Arnav spread like a forest fire. People were looking at Arnav with different looks. That's when Mr. Arjun Singh came to Arnav. He smiled at Arnav, extending his hand for a shake. Khushi frowned, seeing him doing that. she knew how prideful he is.

"Arjun Singh..." he introduced himself.

"Arnav..." Arnav shook hands with him.

"Arnav what? Won't you have a habit of using your surname?" Arjun asked intentionally with a serious facial expression.

Though Arnav didn't know about him Khushi gritted her teeth as she knew he intentionally doing that.

"I don't have a surname," Arnav said calmly.

"What do you mean, don't have? You should have a surname of your Father or Mother" he asked frowning.

"I don't have father and mother" there was no expression on Arnav's face.

"What does that mean? Are you an orphan?" he asked to prick.

Arnav nodded yes gulped down.

"This field needs money to stand... I'm sure you won't spend money liberally because you won't have that much money to spend liberally. Am I right?" he didn't feel bad for degrading Arnav.

Before Arnav answered him,

"You are right Mr. Arjun... he won't spend money unwantedly because the money he has come from his HARD WORK... he would also have spent money liberally if he has his father's money just like you do..." Khushi said.

Arjun gritted his teeth.

"Yes, he is an orphan... that means, each and every penny he has is his own money... he started a new company without anyone's help. He knew how to spend money and for what" she said with spark.

Not only Arjun but also Arnav went speechless. Arnav felt good to have such a PA who faces people face to face. Arjun left the place throwing an angry glare on Khushi.

"Let's go, sir," Khushi said as the conference started.

The conference had a nice start. It got completed with the introduction of Arnav's new entry. Arnav didn't react to it more. He got to know about Rich people. They won't mind degrading people. There are no values for talent and hard work.

The conference got over. Arnav knew people will surround him and will start questioning him just like Arjun did. So, he left the place and Khushi followed him.

Arnav started the car. Khushi was silent but she sensed him upset.

"Thanks, Khushi, " Arnav said, looking at her.

"Don't feel bad, sir. Arjun is a prideful man. He is jealous. He can't tolerate your growth. That's why he spitted fire through words. Such a cheap creature he is"

Arnav smiled mildly. Though Arnav didn't talk anything he felt heartwarming. The gesture Khushi showed him today made him feel special. Of course, he would have lashed Arjun over if Khushi didn't take lead. But it's something if someone took our side and stand by our side which no one had done for him ever before. how does it feel if she is with him forever....? It's obvious if Arnav thought so. He was the man who never had anyone for himself. Usually, people mock him for being an orphan. Fortunately, or unfortunately, he never got such a heartwarming gesture from anyone in his life. he was driving the car thinking those while stealing Khushi's glance.

When they reached the office, they heard someone fighting with Aman. Khushi's facial expression changed hearing the person's voice. Arnav was thoughtful as he heard the voice somewhere already.

"I want to see the new Boss," the man said

"He is not in the office," Aman said.

"Don't lie, Aman sir"

"Why would I lie?"

"I want to meet him. I'm going to ask for a job here again"

"Again? why? do you want to misbehave with women again?"

"Aman, Sir... you don't have to talk about me. let me meet the new Boss"

"Who are you?" Asked Arnav.

The man turned around and his face dropped. Arnav raised his brows as he was none other than the same man who chased Abhimanyu the other day.

"You...?" Arnav frowned.

"He is the new Boss," Aman said.

"What he is doing here Aman?" Arnav asked.

"Sir, he is Amit, an Ex-worker of our company and was expelled. He is here for asking a job"

"Why did he got expelled from the company?" Arnav asked, looking at Amit.

"He tried to misbehave with a woman," Aman said glancing at Khushi.

"You won't get any job here, Amit. There is no place for such a man in my office" Arnav said and walked off.

"Is he a protector for you and your son? How does he come following you and your son Abhi?" Amit asked.

"Abhi?" Khushi frowned as she didn't get anything.

"Yeah... didn't your son say anything about him? Go and ask him."

When did Arnav protect Abhi? He said nothing to her about it... Why didn't Abhi tell her anything? Why did he hide it from her? Khushi became thoughtful. She has to talk to Abhi about it. She thought.

To be continued...