Cherreads

Chapter 16 - Chapter 16 : It was him all along

POV: Bunny

The day began like any other — late coffee, a near-burnt toast, and a rushed train ride.

But the moment she stepped into the office, something felt... off.

A group of employees stood huddled near the elevator. Their voices low but urgent.

> "He was here again today."

"The CEO?"

"Not officially. But yes. Someone from the top floor said they heard his name."

Bunny's ears sharpened.

> Bunny (thinking): The CEO again? That's twice this week.

She moved past them, pretending not to care — but her curiosity boiled inside.

---

Later — Team Meeting Room

Bunny sat across the table from two senior leads. The project was running well — until one of them mentioned:

> "We'll need approval from A.K. himself for the server-side updates."

"Yeah, Mr. Aarav usually signs off directly on dev-side testing."

Her head snapped up.

> Bunny (blinking): "Sorry... who?"

Lead: "Mr. Aarav K — the CEO. You didn't know?"

Other Lead (chuckling): "You're lucky. Most interns only hear about him. Never meet him."

Bunny (numb): "Yeah... right."

They kept talking.

She stopped listening.

---

POV: Bunny (thinking):

Aarav... K?

A.K.?

Her thoughts swirled like a storm.

> Bunny: No. That can't be right. Not MY Aarav.

She stumbled out of the meeting, phone clutched tightly.

---

Later — Chat with Unknown

📱 Bunny: Is your name Aarav?

📱 Unknown: ...Why are you asking now?

📱 Bunny: Because I heard something today.

📱 Unknown: Then you already know the answer.

📱 Bunny: Why didn't you tell me before?

📱 Unknown: Because I never stopped being that five-year-old boy who didn't want to leave you.

Her heart dropped.

---

To be continued...

More Chapters