Chapter 23: Chapter 23

Shiva's pov

Today I got surprised by my friends that too in entry of office parking lot.

SURPRISE, Ashwin shouted.

Hey...you guys how?? I shuttered not because of their surprise instead of fear. They didn't know Navya being my PA.

You're over reacting Shiva, Arjun said smiled

Don't tell me you forget what day is today, Karthik said.

Mmm... what? I asked

Wow! shiva great you forget about our business anniversary, Ashwin said

It's really very emotional and important day for us. This day is the first step for our companies. We struggle lot for this.. So we usually celebrate this day for last 9 years. How can I forget this day.....I thought

Oops sorry guys I......, I said

Hey... Leave it don't spoil our moods. Come let's go to your cabin and did your job fast.  Then we go out, Arjun said

I... have lot of work to complete, I said to avoid further problems.

We're here right. We help you but you have to come Shiva that's final, Ashwin said..

Okay then let's go. I complete my work tomorrow, I said

Hey.. You keep forgetting things Shiva. Yesterday you said, you have to sign some documents related to khan's group. That's why we come directly to our office Shiva, Karthik said

Yeah I will but...., before I complete Ashwin cut off me.

Hey did you hide something from us? Arjun asked suspiciously

I think too, you behave something fissy, Ashwin said

Yeah nothing like that. Don't exaggerate. At least wait I will come after parking a car,I said.

They nodded. I went to park our car. Shiva think something if they meet Navya in my office then surely it's gonna to be something big, I thought.I immediately called Navya to handover file to Aggarwal. I know it's takes atleast 3-4 hours for her to return.. It's enough for me to escape.

She did as I said. We went to our cabin I just signed important documents it has to be done today itself.

We discussed about this project. I heard someone knocked before I said something, she come in. That's it..

Everyone looked at me then her. Ashwin and Arjun faces changed into anger but Karthik i can't read his face.

What are you doing here? Arjun  yelled at her.

She was flinched at his voice I don't know what the hell I can feel. But I really don't want her to humiliate. I decided to protect her

Before she answered I said to her, get out.

She didn't move an inch but looked at me and them blankly.

Shiva I asked some question, Arjun said.

There's no use to lie.  I said, she's my PA. For a minute no one talked..

This is the revenge you want Shiva? Ashwin asked me smirked.

I didn't said anything to him.

Hey... Are you not ashamed of yourself? Why the hell you want to work under him? Is your husband know this or is this his idea? Now what do you from him? Arjun  yelled  at her with pure anger

And you want to fall for her again? Are you that much idiot Shiva? Arjun  asked me. I didn't utter anyword to be precise I don't know what to say.

Anna I...., before she said something Ashwin shut her.

Just the fu.. shut up you bitch. How dare you to call him anna? You're worse than prostitute because they don't play with other's feeling. Never voice out you who.., he helled at her with pure disgust.

Ashwin never yelled any girls before that too in this manner. Her eyes glistening. Her teary eyes makes me feel worst about myself. It's piercing my heart. Now I understand one thing I never hate her for second to be truth this one week I just love being with her. I hate myself more for love her this much. My brain said, just leave it she deserves it to this words. She's just fake.. But my heart says different to my mind. I decided to follow my heart. I never let anyone to hurt her.

Shut up Ashwin it's my office you don't have any rights to shout and she's my employee never talk to her like this, I yelled at him.

Wow what a crazy man you are? It's all because of her right? Ashwin  asked me and went towards her. Before he do anything I went to her and pushed her out of my office.

Shiva just think what you're doing now? Don't you have any desire to live happy life, Arjun asked me.

Leave it and it's my life Arjun, I said

So we don't have any rights to interfere, Ashwin asked me

Hey.... It's not like that, I said.

It's all because of that bitch. she just who.. I make her regret to enter into your life again, Ashwin said gritted his teeth

One more words about her I'll kill you damnit. Who give a permission to enter into my personal life. Just stay in your limit don't ever cross it. And don't dare to hurt her. otherwise..., I was stopped by Arjun

Shiva mind your words, Arjun said. That's when I realized I'm talking  with Ashwin who always stand besides me. I looked regret.

Otherwise... What shiva? You warn me for that bitch. How strong our friendship is... You throw me that too for her. I never interfere with your life anymore, GOODBYE Mr. Shiva, he said and left. Before giving chance to explain anything.

Karthik put his hand on my shoulder and said, you only hurt your loved one shiva. Just remember one thing  not all we saw and heard are always truth so never believe anything without investigate.

I looked at him puzzled but he didn't said anything and left.

Don't worry shiva. Ashwin can understand but before you have to decide what you will do with her, Arjun said and left.

For first time we have this kind misunderstanding that too because of me. Everything that Ashwin said was true. But I'm not ready to hear his words.

Next day

Both Ashwin and Karthik left yesterday. Arjun stayed with me for next 3 months. He said it's for business as their is a problem in financial matters. He's head for financial department.But I know he stayed here for me. He also didn't talk to me other than this. Ashwin didn't take my calls at least I called him for more than 50times. I know I really hurt him this time. My thoughts are cut by Arjun. I hurt the people who's most precious to me.

Arjun entered my cabin and asked, Are you free now

I nodded my head and we sat on sofa.

Look I know I don't have any rights in your life so choice is yours. First thing as you there is problem in financial matters so I want some good employee and you know how talented Navya in this field. So I want her to work for me, he said in business tone..

Navya is really talented in accounts as she completed CA. She already work for me in critical time in past. That time because of her we escaped from big loss. And I know how professional Arjun is, I thought

And aunty called me today as you didn't attend any call from your family. Your engagement date is fixed on next Sunday. Please take her calls otherwise she personally comes here, he said again in same manner.

I was stunned to hear about my engagement. I  never thought about that. Even that's why I avoid every calls from my family.

Arjun help me I don't know what to do. I never mean anything yesterday it's just.... I don't know Arjun. I felt useless, I said looking down but my voice cracked.

Arjun said nothing just hugged me and patted my shoulder.

Let her go Shiva. This is the only solution. Just forgive her and try to forget her. Don't cheat Keerthi. You know how painful when we get cheated by our loved one, he said.

I looked him. His words were true. My office door opened. Navya come towards me. I looked at her. Her face looks more pale one thing I'm sure she's also not happy. Arjun was correct. I should let her go that's good for everyone. I sighed.

Navya from today onwards you're working in financial department under Arjun, I said and left the room also her.

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