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Isha's POV
At Isha firm, delhi
Sunday
( when the Raghuvanshi family goes to the Maheshwari family. )
It's been 3 weeks since mummy, papa and arjun came back from their little trip--Jaipur And this week is a very hat trick for me, since this weeks were very difficult for me, the meeting, the files, the sign, the accounts. *Uffff sighed*
I haven't even asked them yet how their trip was. where did they go, which places they explore and what they buy for me from jaipur and whom did they meet there, till now I still don't know who those people are, cause I am not able to spend time with them, I leave early in the morning and come late at night when everyone sleeps.
And I want to know whether they liked the gift or not. Did they like that gift or not because I thought too much about it or did they open the gift in front of mummy and papa or not, i didn't even know and i wrote the reason for giving the gift cause maybe they thought about why this is so I wrote that note and place inside the idol of ganesh jii, i don't know why but i really want to know their reaction.
Today is sunday I thought that finally today I will spend some quality time with mummy and papa, eat with them and talk with them all but here i am attending the meeting. I am in a meeting which suddenly popped up. Not pop up Prisha tried to tell me but i was busy, even she paste a not on file also but i didn't see it after ishu came and tell prisha to don't tell me about meeting cause we have a girls night yesterday. But here i am now.
I sat in my sleek office, a pristine space with tall glass walls that let in the golden glow of the Sunday afternoon sun. The city skyline stretched behind me, but i had no time to admire it. My focus was on the client sitting across from her, his sharp gaze locked on me as he discussed the about something.
" This deal hinges on precise execution, Ms. Isha, " Mr kapoor emphasized, his voice clipped and demanding.
" Yes, Mr. Kapoor, " i replied smoothly, though inside, but from inside i felt the fraying edges of my patience. My pen moved swiftly across my notebook, jotting down key points as if the act itself could anchor my scattered thoughts.
He leaned back, clearly pleased to draw me further into the details.
I glanced outside thought the glass walls. Prisha is doing her work. She is very sincere for work. And my good friend alao.
Outside my office, Prisha, her dedicated personal assistant, hovered by her desk, a phone cradled between her shoulder and ear, multitasking with practiced ease. Prisha occasionally peeked through the glass walls, her eyes flicking with concern at the clock.
My phone vibrated on the desk. I glanced down and saw ishu's name flash across the screen. My chest tightened. There are more than 30 missed calls of mummy. And more than 15 calls of ishu. But when they called me like i was so concerned about the meeting.
I turned the phone face down without answering. I will call her later.
The meeting droned on. I leaned forward, maintaining a facade of composure, but My mind betrayed me. I start the picture of my parents at home. They thought today i will spend some time but forgot about it.
I will cancel this meeting but he is a new client, who came first time to me for advice. So, i can't say no to this meeting or re-schedule it.
" Ms isha? " Mr. Kapoor's voice broke my thoughts.
" Yes, of course, " i said, snapping back to the conversation. I flipped to a fresh page in my notebook, masking my frustration with a professional smile.
The clock on the wall ticked loudly in my head. The hours were slipping away, taking with them the small hope I'd had for some family time today. Prisha, was outside, keeping everything else in my world running smoothly. I envied her sometimes—how she could step away from the chaos at the end of the day.
The client began another explanation, his words fading into background noise. I adjusted my posture, forcing myself to stay engaged. This was my choice, wasn't it? To build something meaningful, to chase success. But in moments like these, it felt like a cruel trade—sacrificing the small joys for the relentless demands of ambition.
Then i was just giving him advice, but suddenly the door of my cabin opened, and there stood Ishu. Looking at her, it felt as if was looking at her, it seemed like she was about to kill someone any moment. She had a phone in one hand and a helmet in the other. I was still processing this when suddenly she started yelling.
" Tu mera phone kyu nhi utha rahee h main tujhe kab se phone kar rahee hu or aunty tujhe pta bhi h vo kitni pareshan thi, vo tujhe kab se call kar rahee thi or tu h ki phone hi nhi utha rahee h kisi ka na mera or na hi aunty ka agar unko main na batati ki teri aaj meeting h tu vo aaj maar deti tujhe at least ek call toh utha ke bol de ki busy hu na tu call utha rahee h na hi prisha dono ko hua kya h or tu yeh bta yeh meeting jada important h ya hum log kuch ho jata yoh mujhe pta h kaise aayi hu or kitna jaldi aaj Sunday h fir bhi yha yeh meeting attended karne me lagai na ki apni family ke sath time karna ka toh khayal hi nhi h madam ko. " Ishu yelling at me and i am looking at her like i see the ghost.
( Why aren't you answering my calls? I've been calling you for so long! And aunty, do you even know how worried she was? She has been calling you nonstop, and you didn't pick up—not mine, nor hers! If I hadn't told her about your meeting today, she would've lost her mind. At least pick up the phone once and say you're busy! Neither you nor Prisha are answering; what's wrong with both of you? And tell me, is this meeting more important than us? Do you even realize what could've happened? Do you know how I got here and how quickly I came? It's Sunday, and yet you're here attending this meeting instead of spending time with your family! Madam doesn't seem to care at all! )
" Or aap apko kuch samjh bhi h ya nhi sunday ko kon meeting rakhta h. ha apko apki family ke sath time nhi spend karna toh thik h but at least usko toh karne do, vo chalo thik h ki sunday ko meeting rakti ushke yeh time ke hisab se toh rakho 4 ghante ho gye h ushka yaha aaye 4 ghante se apki meeting hi khatam nhi ho rahee aise kya puch rahe ho aap usse, meeting puch ke toh kar toh rakho karo dushre se ki usko koi kaam h ya nhi ushke koi plans h ya nhi bss bola ki aaj sunday ko meeting h toh bss h. " Ishu start yelling at Mr kapoor i completely forgot about him since she enter my cabin but why she is yelling at him ohh god ab kya hoga.
( And do you even understand anything? Who schedules a meeting on a Sunday? Sure, you might not want to spend time with your family, but at least think about others! Fine, you scheduled a meeting on Sunday, but at least plan it according to the time. It's been four hours since she arrived, and your meeting still isn't over. What's so important in this meeting? At least ask others if they have any commitments or plans before scheduling. You just announced, 'There's a meeting on Sunday,' and that's it! )
" Or tu ab chup chap ghar chal nhi toh pit jayagii mujhse smjh me aaya tujhe bhar hu main ab jaldi aa nhi toh tu dekh frr kya karti hu main tera. " Ishu said and she turned and she slammed the gate shut with a lot of force and left.
( And now, you quietly come home. or else you will get a beating from me. Do you understand? i am waiting outside. come quickly, or else you will see what i do to you! )
I completely forgot I was in a meeting when I saw Ishu. My client was sitting right in front of me, and we were having a conversation. But as soon as Ishu ignored me and started addressing him, mean yelling at him I suddenly remembered—oh no, this is going to end badly! She's definitely going to get me in trouble. How will I face them now? The moment Ishu began talking to them, I was at a loss for words and just stared down. When she finally left, I looked at her leaving and thought, "What should I do now? Ishu, you're done for today. You're not going to escape this time!
I cleared my throat and looked at him. Before i could say something he started saying.
" I am sorry Ms. isha main toh bhul hi gya tha ki mujhe apse puchna bhi chaiye ki free h ya nhi apke koi plans h ya nhi i am sorry. " Mr Kapoor said shocking to me cause i heard about him that he is very serious about his work and does not like disturbance in meeting. But he shocked me.
( I am sorry, Ms. Isha. I completely forgot that I should have asked you if you were free or had any plans. I apologize. )
" Nhi, nhi, Mr Kapoor, i am sorry mujhe maaf kar dijiye yeh kuch bhi bol deti h sochti nhi h kuch bhi bolne se phle but vo dil ke bhot saaf h bss maine call nhi uthaya ushke liye yeh gussa ho gyi isko gussa jaldi aa jata h main maafi mangti hu uski traf se please usko maaf kar dijiye. " I said trying to clear the rayata which she has created.
( No, no, Mr. Kapoor, I am sorry. Please forgive me. She speaks without thinking before saying anything, but her heart is very pure. It's just that I didn't pick up the call, and she got angry. Ishu gets upset very quickly. I apologize on her behalf. Please forgive her. )
" Nhi nhi Ms. isha, sorry toh mujhe bola na chaiye frr apki Yeh. " Mr Kapoor asked about relation to which I said " sister. " And he continues " Ya sister ne jo bhi bola vo sahi hi bola h main bhi kaam me itna ulaj gya hu ki bhul hi gya tha ki meri koi family bhi mera ghar pr wait kar rahee h yeh sab main jo bhi kar raha hu unke liye hi kar rha hu agar main un ke sath hi time spent nhi karunga toh mera yeh kaam karna bhi waste h main thank you bolta hu apko bhi or apki sister ko bhi jiski waje se aaj mujhe life ke sabse achi advice mile or ab aap bhi aap bhi apni family ke sath time spend kariye main bhi chalta hu or apni family ko surprise deta hu. " Mr Kapoor said in a nervous tone and slightly smiled to which i also smiled in understanding.
( No, No Ms. Isha "I'm sorry, I should have apologized to you first. And whatever your?)
(Â yeh, Whatever your sister said is absolutely right. I got so caught up in work that I completely forgot my family is waiting for me at home. Everything I do, I do for them, but if I don't spend time with them, all this work will be meaningless. I want to thank you and your friend for giving me the best advice today. Now, you too, spend time with your family. I'm also going to go and surprise mine. )
" And once again thank you Ms. isha apko bhi or apki bhen ko bhi or sorry ki apko aaj bulaya tha. " Mr Kapoor said and stood up from his seat and i also stood up looking at him.
( And once again, thank you, Ms. Isha, to you and your sister as well. And I'm sorry for calling you today. )
" Or ha apko jada sochne ki jarurat nhi h main ish bare me kisiko nhi bataunga or ab main apke hi firm me aayaga advice ka liye bhi or baki sare ca ke kaam ke liye bhi apno official paper poch jayenge. " Mr Kapoor said and forward his hand and i also do the same and then we both shook hands. And he left.
( And yes, you don't need to think too much. I won't tell anyone about this. I'll come to your firm for advice and for all the other CA-related work as well. I'll send the official papers soon. )
I quickly took my belongings, bid farewell to my cabin, and stepped out. Outside, I noticed that Ishu wasn't there, and neither was Prisha at the front desk.
For a moment, I thought they had left, but then I heard voices coming from Prisha's cabin. When I went there, I saw both of them happily enjoying pizza. Like, seriously? Fine, I get Prisha—she's been here since morning. But Ishu? Why was she sitting there, stuffing herself? She just walked in with such an attitude, claiming she had work. How embarrassing was that! She walked in, left me in an awkward situation, and now she's in here enjoying pizza. No way, not happening today!
Then I walked right up and stood behind Ishu. I signalled Prisha not to say anything, but, of course, it's Prisha—we all know she's going to say something anyway!
" Ohh aa gyi tum chalo tum bhi pizza kha lo yeh lo tumare liye bhi mangawa h, jaldi aao kha lo. " Prisha said in her sweet voice and now i know that she doesn't know what happened in the cabin.
( Ohh, you're here! Come on, have some pizza. Look, I even ordered one for you. Come join us. )
" Tum kisko bol rahee ho? " Ishu asked in question tone but i can sense she is scared now, good.
( Who are you talking to?")
" Aree isha ko dekho tumare piche hi toh khadii h. Idhar aao na kha lo. " Prisha said in her normal tone and continued eating her pizza.
( Arre, look behind you—Isha's standing right there! )
" Aacha, kyaaaa, " ishu said At first, she didn't react at all, but when she realised she did, I had to put my hands over my ears but i like it.
( What?! Really? )
And then she turned around, saw me, and bolted straight to the door, standing there like a scared cat.
" Ab kyu bhag rahee h ab wahi rahe beta ek baar hath me aa ja frr dekh mai tera kya hal karti hu unke samne maine kuch nhi bola ab dekh tu idhar aa ja chup chap. " I said in a slight angry voice like seriously i was so embraced but he handled it but frr bhi yrr.
( Why are you running now? Stay right there, kid. If I catch you even once, you're done for. I didn't say anything in front of them, but just wait till I get my hands on you! )
" Isha, baby, sorry dekh mujhe gussa aa gya tha toh maine vo sab bol dia dekh sorry. " She said in scared tone and While wandering around the entire office...
( Isha baby, I'm sorry! Look, I got angry, so I said all that. Please, forgive me.)
" Tu idhar aa ja beta dekh aagar hath me lag gyi toh bhot pitagi tujhe pta bhi h kitna embarrassing tha vo sab tu toh bol ke chalega waha mujhe handel karne ko vo sab. " I said again in a little more high pitch. But trying to calm down i know how she will come here.
( Come here right now! And listen, if I get hold of you, you're going to regret it big time. Do you even realize how embarrassing that was? You said all that and just walked away, leaving me to handle the mess! )
"Isha, dar mat, I won't do anything… just come here once." I said in sweet tone.
( don't be scared. )
"No! I know you'll kill me if I come closer!" She said ohh she knows very well.
"Exactly! That's why I'm saying come here. Let me show you what happens when you create embarrassing situations for me and then leave me to deal with it alone." I said again in an angry tone.
"I swear, it wasn't intentional! Please forgive me this time!" She said and now she is in front of me. I start walking towards her and she starts taking back steps.
"Forgive? Oh, I will… after I've dealt with you properly." I said but she pushed me and stormed out of the room.
I was about to go after her, but Prisha stopped me.
" Tell me too, what's going on? What are you both doing? Isha, why are you running after Ishu? Tell me too! " Prisha asked in her sweet voice but i can sense her tone held worry for us. She is so innocent for this world.
" Alright, I'll explain while walking, come fast. " I said and moved out.
Then we both took the elevator to the parking lot and saw that Ishu's bike wasn't there. So, I took the driver's seat, and Prisha quickly sat in the passenger seat. As soon as I drove out of the parking lot, I saw that...
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