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Chapter 7

On the way, I stopped at Starbucks. As soon as, I enter the familiar smell of coffee was sent in my way. I quickly went upto the counter and ordered a chocolate frappe. I paid the money and drank the coffee on my way to the office. As I entered the office and went upto the receptiona nd asked,"Excuse me, Can you tell me where Mr. Dua is?"

The receptionist looked up and replied,"Oh! Ms. Sia, you are expected at the conference roomon the first floor for a meeting." I quickly thanked her and hurried my way. As I entered the conference room, all eyes were on me. I noticed my dad smiling at the centre of the table and smiling at me. I quickly looked over and saw I was the last one and the only seat which was remaining was next to Abhay. Just my luck or not, I went upto the seat. I could feel his eyes burning into my head probably creating a hole. As I sat my father started his speech but I couldn't pay attention to it as my mind was thinking about Abhay. Suddenly, someone tapped my hand breaking the line of my thoughts. I looked down and saw it was Abhay. I pulled back my hand and concentrated on the screen which was ahead of me. But from the corner of my eyes, I saw his hurt expression. 

As the meeting was coming to an end in which I didn't hear a single word. I heard my father ask,"What do you think of it Sia?"

I snapped back from my thoughts and looked at him thinking of a good answer. I took a breath and said,"I like it, um....the....blue color looks good with........green."

My father looked at me weirdly and thank God, he didn't question it further and said,"Okay, everyone meeting is dismissed and Sia, your room is on the right of this room".

I nodded and quickly gathered my things and walked out of the room without saying anything. I opened my cabin room and glanced at it. I must admit it was amazing. I walked further when I heard my cabin door slam. I turned around and saw Abhay leaning on the doorwith his hand in his pockets. He took a step towards me and opened his mouth to say something. Just then dad entered and saw us. let's just say that the situation which was awkward was now filled with tension. My father looked between us and sensed the situation. He looked at Abhay and asked,"what are you doing here?"

But Abhay just looked blankly thinking of something to say to him. When I realized, he wouldn't. I said,"I called him dad. I wanted to congratulate him on his win and since I knew no one here. I thought it was better to know someone."