Marry My Husband

Chapter 16

Alia met me on my way.I knew that she would come to me to give me explanation for yesterday.

"You didn't take it in a wrong way , did you? I don't know why they said that . They are so immature . It was 10 years ago ." She tried to explain herself giving me her best innocent pitiful looks .

How could I not trust you? If I hadn't seen it till the end , it would have been impossible for me to not trust you.

She again started," I could have made a mistake myself. But you know that I get confused easily. "

" Yes , I was mad yesterday. But it did seem strange. There was no reason for you to lie about dating Aditya and say that I told you to dump him unless... You want to make me look like a bad person." I chuckled and said," Only a crazy person would do that. "

" That's right . I wouldn't do something like that ." She seemed relieved.

"Natasha and her friends always used to pick on me for the strangest things .I won't let it slide this time. We aren't in highschool anymore . By the way I am going to meet Aditya and ask him ."

" You are going to meet Aditya ?"

" Yes . He gave me his number yesterday and asked me to meet him tomorrow . Don't worry , my other half . This time I won't let it slide. "

" Okay . But don't you think that Samrat wont like it if you go to meet other man ?"she asked . As if that is going to stop me from meeting him .

" Samrat isn't like that. He wants me to feel at ease . Also his stocks went through the roof and made a lot of money." I said trying my best to make her envy me and make her wil stronger snatch Samrat away from me . That would make my work easier.

" Ohh... He really made that much money!!! "

" Yes , he's planning to buy a new house for us after marriage ." I say pretending to be shy .

" You are so lucky." She pretended to be happy for me.

.......

We were waiting for the elevator .Alia said , " We haven't hung out since a long time, Siya." Everyone including Ria and Meera looked towards us.

" I mean , Ms . Siya . Would you like to hang out with me ?" She corrected remembering when I asked her to address me with respect at work .I declined saying that I had to make preparations for a meeting.

I met Raghav on my way . He stopped me , " Ms. Siya ."

"Yes . Mr. Raghav ."

He scratched his forehead and said , "Why did you dress like that for work today?" This man.... What problem does he have with my outfit?

" Do I look that strange today ? " I asked.

" No it's not that. Never mind. I shouldn't have said that ." He turned around to leave but again stopped and said pointing towards his eyes , "I wore contacts today after what you said yesterday. " I just smiled ."so I was wondering if you were this because of or for someone ."

" No , Sir . I dressed this way for myself . I haven't dressed up after so long because it felt good. And people started treating me different because I dressed up this way ."

" Wouldn't it be wrong for others to treat you differently over how you dress?" He asked .

" You are right . But there are people who do that . And I feel this is the right way to deal with such type of people. From now on , I won't just stick to formalities anymore.... for my sake ."

"That's a good idea. " He smiled.

" I swear you look different when you smile . Also , I am not an expert in it either but I think it will be better if you change your dressing style a bit . I recommend it . See you then . " And I left away from there to attend the meeting .

I was waiting at the bus stop when I saw a girl dancing happily on the road with a bag in her hands in front of the mall . I recognised her to be Ria . I was about to call her when I noticed a guy coming out of the mall with many shopping bags in his hands . I was shocked to see that it was none other than Raghav. I could hear them .

" I am so happy ."

" I get that you are happy but stop dancing . Let's go. "

" I won't forget your kindness of buying me this limited edition. " She jumped with excitement.

" I would be thankful if you call down. " He put this palm over her face and dragged her to his car .

They seemed close. Are they dating?? I remembered there was a scandal about them in my previous life . Ria was transferred to other branch because Mr. Ashish reported that they had an inappropriate relationship .Now I get it .this good behaviour of Raghav towards me was because Ria was friends with me . For a moment, even I started to believe that he liked me hearing Samrat . Samrat !! You jerk !!! Male's antenna and all that!!

But why am I disheartened knowing that he has a girlfriend??

Siya's pov

Next day , Meera and Ria discussed with me about our meal kit proposal. Alia again tried to tell me about it," If you can't give it to me at least let me join you .I will work really hard. I want to be a full term employee." " I will think about it. " I said and turned to leave but she grabbed my hand and said , "You aren't still mad at me , are you ? Let's talk about it if you're mad . You are going to hurt my feelings." I could feel psychotic vibes coming out from her . She continued with a smile , "You are my other half . We are meant to be together forever. If I become a full term employee, let's work together till our death . " I was saved since Mr Ashish called me .

" When are you going to show me the revised proposal ? You didn't report your team to me either." He scolded me . It's not something new. I am used to it .

" It's not done yet. I am sorry ." I replied .

" That's your problem. You can't do it alone. I will talk to Meera about it. Alia will join you ."

" Meera ma'am is already helping me and Ria is already in my team. "

" Is she of any use ? Leave it . I didn't say anything but your proposal overlaps with mine . Should I take you out of it ?" I was shocked. He continued, " Once I put my name on it , it will reach at a whole new level.But I am willing to add you . So get out." I was very upset. So this is how it's going to be? Since I won't add Alia in my proposal , Mr Ashish is going to steal it and put Alia's name on it .

I met Raghav on the way. He looked different. He wore a new office suit. I guess it's because I told him to change his dressing style .He might have bought new clothes yesterday with Ria from that mall .He asked if I was free tonight since he wanted to have dinner with me. But I declined saying that I have personal plans tonight . Ohh ... Now I remembered I have to meet Aditya to know about the letter mystery.

I reached the venue where Aditya wanted to meet me . It was a restaurant .

" Hii ,Siya." He waved at me .

" Hii , Aditya . I wanted to buy you dinner tonight. Have you eaten.?"

" No , we met after a long time so the dinner is on me . Moreover I am a chef so you must taste my dishes "

"Okay . If you say so . We have a lot to talk about. "

We talked about our high school memories.

" And so you told me not to talk with you because you thought that I turned you down?"

" You just didn't reject me . You .. "

" Oh I forgot what I said . By any chance do you have the letter I wrote for you ?"

" Yes . Here it is ." He took it out from his pocket and showed it to me .

Aditya ,

How could you think like this about me ? Just because you are popular, do you think everyone likes you ? I thought that you were an innocent boy but you proved to be a stalker . You disgust me . I hate you . I loathe you . It disgusts me to breathe in the same air as you . Never ever try to approach me again.

-Siya

" Isn't it your handwriting? "

" Are you sure you didn't receive any other letter from me ? " I asked about my confession letter .

" No , I didn't. This was the only one I got .What happened?"

" It's my handwriting but I didn't really write it. " It must be Alia . That means she is able to copy my handwriting . I can't believe it.