A blissful night

The loud clapping sounds resonated in the hall. Arjun was sitting on the stage with few other business associates. 

People were looking at him with admiring eyes, however, some of them were looking at him with envy. He has achieved so much in this young age and they are not even close to his success.

Indeed, he has climbed a long ladder of difficulties which gave him all the success he has today.

Saanvi was happy as well, the event was going well by now. The guests seemed impressed with Arjun's product and the way he portrayed his product in front of them was quite impressive and convincing.

The guests started having their meal as it was 9:30 already. They enjoyed the snacks and beverages as well. Her stomach was grumbling loudly, though she didn't eat anything but had two glasses of soft drink which didn't do much help.

The guests started bidding their adieu to Arjun after half an hour. She checked the time and it was almost ten. She was talking to the caterer when she felt a presence behind her.

"Miss. Aggarwal" Arjun's deep voice made her turn around, he was standing just in front of her with a calm look on his face.

"Hello, Mr. Khanna. I hope you lik..

"It was perfect" he interrupted her making her blush at his statement. She bit her lip and nodded shyly.

"I am glad you liked it" she stated with a grateful look on her face. It felt like a huge burden has been lifted off her chest.

The event was finally over and Arjun Khanna liked it. She didn't disappoint him, which gave her feel so much relief.

"Had dinner?" Saanvi asked tugging a strand behind her ear.

"No. Let's have it together" Arjun replied with a small smile on his face. Saanvi didn't deny as she was really hungry and her mother has had her dinner as she has messaged her already.

"Okay" they both sat down on the chairs and the waiters started serving them. 

Nitin was talking to some employees while they too were having dinner. All the guests left and now only the members of Khanna Industries and Saanvi's juniors were present in the hall.

Saanvi felt a bit awkward but she didn't show it on her face. The mouse in her stomach started jumping violently as she looked at her plate filled with delicacies. 

The rich spicy aroma invaded her nostril. She was too lost in looking at the dishes that she didn't notice a pair of brown orbs staring at her.

She bit her lips and flustered as she finally looked at him. 

He must be thinking of me as a greedy girl.

Why were you looking at the dishes like that?

She cursed herself mentally and cleared her throat awkwardly and smiled. Arjun chuckled lowly and gestured with his hand for her to start.

The fresh piece of roasted meat mixed with fried rice sent relief to her tastebuds as she took a spoonful. Her stomach this time jumped in happiness.

She wanted to moan out load because the dishes were so damn tasty. She wanted to use her hand as the spoon wasn't satisfying her tongue and her stomach.

Arjun was eating so less. Just some fried rice and mutton curry. His plate was almost empty while Saanvi's was filled with different cuisines in which she decided to eat her favouraite. Indian cuisine firstly.

"So, what's your future plan?" Arjun asked sipping his water.

"Umm..I want to open my own Event Organising firm, Mr. Khanna" she replied. A small smile grazing her lips making her look more beautiful.

"That's good" he mumbled and roamed his gaze all over her small face.

There is something about her which was attracting and affecting him at the same time. In this one week, he got habituated of her, of talking to her, of texting her.

He really appreciates her hardwork and her mindset. She isn't like other girls or women he has came across till now.

She never gave him seductive smiles. She never tried to come in his good books, though she did eventually but it wasn't her plan to do so.

The way her lips were touching the spoon, the way she was chewing her food. It was making him feel unusual feeling. He was getting aroused.

He isn't one of them who gets horny or is a manwhore. He never gave a fuck about sexual intimacies,  but nowadays he was feeling all those things.

The fact that he won't get to see her again after this night, wasn't settling well with him. The thought of leading a lonely and colourless life was scaring him.

By just talking to her, he feels relaxed. She unknowingly brought so many colours to his dull life. He himself didn't know when he got habituated to her.

But is this really love?

Or just infatuation? 

He dismissed all these thoughts as they are forbidden for him. He can't bring another life to his dull and dark world.

"Did you like it?" Her soft voice broke his trance as he confusingly looked at her. She was asking him about the food.

"Oh...yeah..it's good" he answered diverting his eyes from her face.

They both finished their plate after few minutes and now it was time to go home. The staff members already left and the employees were leaving after wishing Arjun a good night.

"Mam I have called the cab" Aaliya said to which Saanvi nodded. They both were going to leave together as their houses are in same area. Also, Saanvi didn't want to travel alone nor she wanted Aaliya to do the same, after all the young girl is her responsibility.

"Okay, Mr. Khanna. I will take my leave now. Thank you for giving me this chance, Sir" Saanvi stated showing her gratitude towards Arjun. She is indeed really grateful to him for giving her this opportunity.

"I should thank you, Miss. Aggarwal. The event was amazing as expected" Saanvi was shocked at his soft tone and facial expression. He was looking really really handsome and it was the first time Saanvi noticed him keenly tonight.

The moonlight was making his features more prominent. 

Gray eyes with long eyelashes, chiseled jawline with stubble on his cheeks. His tall and muscular was as usual intimidating her.

"I will drop you" he said but Saanvi quickly shook her head.

"No no..actually we have already called the cab. So no need" she denied politely trying not to disrespect him in any way.

"I am not leaving you two to travel alone at this time, Miss" he stated firmly glancing shortly at the trembling figure beside or more like hiding behind Saanvi.

"Nitin" he called his P.A. and he stood in front of him in just two seconds, "drop her safely at her home, Miss.."

"Aaliya" Aaliya introduced herself still looking down.

"Drop Miss. Aliya and then go home" Nitin nodded at his order and asked Aliya to follow him to the car.

He knew the trembling girl would never agree to go with him as she was way too scared to even look into his eyes. He has observed her before and she looks quite comfortable around Nitin.

"Come" Saanvi wanted to go with Nitin but didn't want Arjun to feel offended in any way.

She glanced shortly at Aaliya who was looking at her as if asking for her permission. Saanvi nodded and told her to call her once she reaches safely.

They both sat inside the car and Arjun started the engine. His driver wasn't driving today for some reasons unknown to Saanvi. 

A comfortable silence fell between them as the car ran smoothly on the clear yet slippery road. 

The tiny droplets of rain were scattered all over the windows. A sigh escaped Saanvi's lips as she leaned her head on the window. She was finally feeling relieved after a whole week of anxiety and fear.

"Can I?" She asked gesturing towards the window. She wanted to feel the fresh air rather than the air conditioner in the car.

"Sure" he replied with a nod.

He watched her as she rolled down the window and her hair started wavering along the wind. The droplets touched her face making her happy.

It was getting hard for him to focus on the road. The view was so mesmerising that he didn't want to divert his gaze anywhere else.

The beating of his heart turned furious suddenly. The feeling came back which he had been trying to avoid for obvious reasons.

It was getting hard now to control the emotions. The desires were begging to get free from the cage. 

His brows frowned as the sight of her small home came in his view. It was time to say goodbye.

"It was really amazing working with you, Sir. Thank you again for giving me this opportunity...and for the drive as well" she completed with a chuckle and tugged the wet strands behind her ear.

"You don't need to thank me, Miss. Aggarwal. I have already told you, right?" She nodded her head and smiled. His heart thumped wildly at her smile.

So genuine and so pure.

She made this night a pure bliss for him by her presence.

"Good night and drive safely" she wished opening the door to come out, "Ehhh....would you like to come inside?" She cursed herself for forgetting her manners and offered him while flushing badly.

"Nah, Miss. Thanks though for the offer" he teased while chuckling lowly which made her more embarassed.

She waved at him slowly and came outside. The small smile faded from his face as soon she left. A sudden emptiness, a hollowness...he felt these two things.

She turned around once reaching her door and found his car still there. 

Namisha opened the door and Saanvi went inside. He started his car and decided to spend his night at that place, which brings him peace and frees him from all the sorrows.