Recap: Goutham takes charge of his office and Mithra is promoted as Executive head and to assist Goutham.

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Goutham opened the gallery in his mobile and smiled at the pic of Mithra he had taken when he met for the first time at the college.

Flashback:

Goutham entered the college he had joined direct second year Mechanical engineering after discontinuing from the college which had encouraged more of ragging. Being an introvert he hated being in a toxic environment and joined in the new college for a new begining.

Covering his face with a kerchief below his eyes he entered and the sight he got to see was a girl slapping a boy for teasing a girl who stood next to her. His world stopped looking at her angelic face. Dressed in a simple purple top and black jean with her hair tied in a pony tail it could be normal for anyone to watch such a girl but the rage he saw in those beautiful orbs which melted instantly when she looked at the girl next to her, the way her hair swayed to the sides as she spoke to the boys showing her forefinger threatening them made him look at her without blinking his eyes. He watched her standing with her hand on her slender hip covered with the fitting top. The unsual and different black bead anklets with pearl jingles was adding to the beauty of her soft skin on her ankles. But he saw her wearing it on only one leg  He couldn't stop himself and clicked her picture and smiled at her boldness.

His smile turned down and he gritted his teeth when he saw one of the boys raising his hand to touch her but he stormed before him and held his hand blowing a punch on him. He turnd around and saw Mithra looking direct into his eyes. He voiced the girls to leave the place. Once the sound of the footsteps faded he punched the boys for trying to touch her and left from there with a final warning.

When  he turned to leave he stepped on something. He removed his foot and saw the missing anklet of hers. He picked it and put it in his pocket and left from there as if he achieved something.

Flashback ends.

Goutham smiled at the memories when she looked so young and tiny on that day. He touched the anklet on his wrist and kissed it. He looked at the time and quickly buttoned up his sleeves and wore his tie turning himself to the professional form and sat in his seat.

Hearing a faint knock on his door he knew it was his love and immediately called in. Mithra came in and he gestured her to sit first.

Goutham: Are you ready with the details Ms. Mithra ? If yes we could start straight away.

Mithra: Yes sir....I m ready

Goutham: good you are ready so soon..

Mithra Mv: Yedhey ? ( What ?) Is there any double meaning 

Goutham: Ms. Mithra you zone out very often. Should we start with the file you have in your hand?

Mithra nodded and started giving the details which Goutham started entering in his laptop and not even once he looked at her nor Mithra looked at him other than occasionally stealing glances at him who was drowned in his laptop.

Half way through Rehman knocked and entered the room with lunch for Goutham. He placed it on the teapoy before the couch and placed the dishes and plate. The smell of the food made Mithra's stomach to growl and she closed her eyes out of embarrasment. Goutham bit his lips to hide the smile that was ready to erupt looking at her cute expression.

Goutham: Ms. Mithra we shall continue after lunch. You are most welcome to share the lunch, I don't mind.

Mithra: thank you sir but I carry my lunch from home. I will have with my friend in the cafeteria you please carry on.

Goutham nodded his head and Mithra left from his room. Mithra rushed to the washroom and splashed water on her face standing before the mirror. She shut her eyes trying to erase the cologne of Goutham that clouded her mind but gulped when she couldn't get over it. She opened her eyes and saw Nithya waiting for her.

Mithu: I have smelt his cologne somewhere before but I couldn't remember where. 

Nithya: what happened Mithu ? Its just few hours you met him and you look so disturbed already. Where could have you met him ? Don't over think about it and come lets go for lunch. I m hungry.

Mithra and Nithya were having lunch at the cafeteria and Goutham was having in his room while Rehman served him. The door opened and Chandru entered huffing and sat next to Goutham grabbing a plate for him.

Goutham: Last I knew you were the PA of my father so wha are you doing here rather than being with him at his office ?

Chandru: Your mother has got some work. As usual I denied politely and seems like she got someone else to do the work.

Goutham: Can you enlight me on what was the work she wanted you to do ?

Chandru: She wanted the data of all the female employees who has turned up to your office in black, mustard or purple top.

Goutham: I thought my mom would be smart but how did she think that I will have my girl in my office so close to her reach ? Anyway let her keep trying. She will never find her unless I decide if she should know about my girl.

Chandru: You have turned so manipulative and cunning after you met her.

Goutham: Much needed to save my love Chandru.

Chandru: But we feel like you are obsessed with her rather than in love. Goutham, please be careful, I will be the most happiest person to see your success in love but I m worried what if she doesn't reciprocate your love ?

Goutham: I can understand your love for me Chandru but don't worry nothing will happen like you say and about obsession .....I m least bothered with whatever name you give to the feel I have for her. She is my everything Chandru, I can't even imagine a life without her in it.

Chandru: This is worrying me Goutham. We might be cousins but you are my best friend and I will do anything for you.

Goutham: I know Chandru now stop worrying. I will handle everything just let me know about my mom's move if you get to know.

Chandru: Ofcourse, I m on your side man. If not me who else will help you.

They hugged each other and had their lunch talking about their childhood. At home Shylaja was pacing in her room looking at the mobile now and then. An hour later her mobile blarred with a call from a person who works in Goutham's office.

Shylaja: Did you check the information ? This is first and only lead my son slipped from his mouth about that girl. Did you try to find her ?

Person: Madam,  I have checked the whole office and only 5 women were dressed in the coclor which you said and they all are older than boss.

Shylaja: Good, then she must be one among them. Keep following them and update their every move.

Person: Two are married already, do you want to follow them too madam ?

Shylaja: I m not risking anything so follow all  5 and keep me posted. Even if you get slightest doubt on any of them or Goutham interacts more with them then let me know about it.

Person: Sure madam, I will do it.

Shylaja cut the call and smirked thinking of the plan. After lunch Chandru left from there and Goutham waited for Mithra to join him and as soon as she entered he pointed the seat for her.

Mithra: thank you sir....sir, shall we start with the file which we were doing before lunch ?

Goutham: Did you have your lunch Ms. mithra ?

Mithra: sir...yeah ofcourse I had my lunch sir...hope you too had yours sir ...

Goutham: How many sir did you mention in the 2 minutes you spoke now ? Don't you feel there are too many sir in it ?

Mithra: Sir, I m sorry sir...just ...I didn't...... a little nervous.

Goutham: Calm down Ms. Mithra, If you are uncomfortable we shall drop this now and continue when you are feeling better.

Mithra: No sir, I m fine...lets finish with this file...

Goutham: Please go ahead then..

Mithra nodded and continued with the details and Goutham getting them in his laptop. He looked at her face as usual she was not done any makeup. He looked at the pearl earrings which danced to her facial movements. when she raised her head he looked away and did not glance at her further as she was hell of nervous already and further he did not want to scare her. Mithra saw him sitting sideways and he was raking his fingers through his hair which were messily falling on his forehead which made her stop from reading the datas. 

Mithra Mv: Woww so soft hairs...how does he manage to look classy even after messing them with his hands ? 

Goutham felt her gaze on him and let her watch him but a knock made Mithra snap from her act and she cursed herself in her mind.

Rehman entered with coffee for Goutham and Mithra and placed before them. Goutham raised his eyebrow pointing the coffee and picked his. Mithra sipped the coffee and closed her eyes relishing the taste of the filter coffee.

Goutham: Looks like you liked the coffee ? 

Mithra: Yeah, my favourite filter coffee but I didn't knew our cafeteria had filter coffee. It was always the machine coffee which was available to the employees.

Goutham: Thats bad, its bullshit that employees are treated different while I get the best. If you like filter coffee then you will get that from tomorrow. I will inform the admin to check that happens.

Mithra: No sir, sorry you don't need to do that. Its not like we take more coffee so anything would be good.

Goutham: I insist Ms. Mithra, nothing wrong in it. By the way filter coffee is my favourite too. I would feel better with a coffee break. The aroma make me feel energetic.

 Mithra: you are cool...thank you for the coffee sir.

Goutham nodded his head as slow as possible flashing a smile at her which made her heart skip a beat and she felt a knot in her stomach. She quickly averted her gaze and they continued with the coffee and work. Once Mithra finished withe details she left the room and Goutham sat on the table before the seat where Mithra was seated. He picked the cup from which Mithra had her coffee and saw the mark of her lipstick on the rim of the cup. He was about to kiss over there but stopped and shook his head.

Goutham : Our first kiss will only be direct and I will wait for it darling....

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