Fated Forever

Chapter 2

Sakshi

Ohh my God! What is he doing here? I didn't even speak of the devil. Then how come he is here? Ugh, I don't wanna deal with this right now. I am in my super strict working mode. Why me God, why are my parents hell-bent on marrying me off? I swear one day I will leave all this behind and disappear. Then I will see how they will arrange my marriage.

For now, I have to handle this disaster in front of me. By the way, he is dressed to impress. His Armani suit looks good with his bright personality and the way he left his curly chestnut hair messy. Yes, I can see how he gets the girls, but he is not gonna get me with his charming smile because his onyx eyes held no respect for women. These types of men only seek women for their pleasure. And I despise this type. But here goes nothing. I am sure he also doesn't want to be bound in a relationship.

''Hello, Mr. Kundra how may I help you'' it was really hard for me to not frown at him and keep smiling like a polite businesswoman.

''Hello Ms. Malhotra I am here for the signing meeting on behalf of my father'' he said with an ear-to-ear grin while forwarding his hand. To avoid the situation from becoming awkward, I took his hand for a shake but, him being a playboy, held my hand for more than necessary for a handshake.

''But your father didn't inform me of this escalation,'' I asked him with a frown this time.

''Ah yes, he is quite busy today. Being a good son, I told my father that I could help him attend this meeting. And he can do the rest of the work.'' he replied.

''Umm okay, so do you have any insight into what this meeting entails?'' I said while sitting down and gesturing him to take a seat as well.

''Kind of I have read the files and dad told me some important points,'' he said, seriously this time. Thank god, he is serious about the work or god forbid I would have thrown him out.

After the meeting, I was clearing the table of all the files scattered on it when he said ''Are you free tonight?'' I looked up at him from the files on my desk to see his face. Confused as to why he was asking me that. I guess he saw my expression, so he continued ''I guess you know already about our Rishta [marriage alliance] being on the verge of getting fixed.'' Don't know what to say to that, so I nodded. And he continued '' So how about we get to know each other? We can have coffee or maybe dinner, whatever you are comfortable with.'' Oh, that was really polite of him. He isn't as arrogant as he looked before. And I don't want to stretch it out.

''Okay, but not tonight. Tonight I am quite a little busy. Is coffee at 7 tomorrow alright with you?'' I asked with a polite and genuine smile on my face. He also gave me a small smile ''Perfect, should I pick you up at your office.''

''Oh no no you don't have to pick me up. I will meet you at Chocolade Cafe.''

He reluctantly said ''Okay''. When our meeting was confirmed, only then did he take his leave.

DAMN, she is something. Always blows my mind off with her replies. Never before had I tried this hard to impress a girl as I am trying now. But why am I even trying? I wanted this alliance to never work? Then why now when she seems so disinterested? Why do I want to make her see my worth? What's wrong with me? I thought while walking towards my mustang, roaring it to life, I drove away from her office and her lavender scent which was engulfing me and making it hard to breathe and control my emotions. As I was driving further away from her place, her face was flashing in front of my eyes again and again. I was missing her. f**k, that's not supposed to happen.

As I entered my house, I went straight to the kitchen where my mom was ordering the maids for the dinner preparations. I tiptoed my way to her standing behind her. "boooo" I yelled so loudly, making her yelp. Her hand, which was on the kitchen counter before, was on her chest now and she glared daggers at me. "Sakshi, why do you always greet me like this" she said, still breathing hard.

"I am sorry m-m-m-mom but your-r-r-r react-t-t-ion is wor-r-rth it" I replied, laughing hard, clutching my stomach.

She didn't say anything and turned her back towards me, showing me that she was angry with me. I hugged her from behind and kissed her left cheek and held my ears. "sorry, please na mom" and then she smiled and kissed my temple.

"Okay, now go and freshen up. Dinner is almost ready."

I turned and ran to my room to take a shower as I was damn hungry man.

Dinner went. As usual, I told my parents that I was meeting with Kabir tomorrow and they were ecstatic about it. Only god knows what they will do when I am finally going to say yes to marriage. But little did they know what I was going to do tomorrow. As I think about it, a mischievous smile makes its way to my face. I can't wait to see his expressions when I'll tell him THAT. I am so excited. With these thoughts, I drifted into my sweet slumber.