Chahat is the story of a girl who overcomes every obstacle in her path to reach the destination of her love.<br />
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This is the story of Bela, a third-year computer science student. She had finished her exams and had come for an interview at a game company in Nagpur today. Bela looked ordinary; she had grown up in an ordinary family. She was like thousands of others who had come to try their luck in a city like Nagpur. But she had talent; she was skilled at making computer games. She was sharing a room with a friend. She had managed to get a chance to interview at this company with great difficulty.
The interviewers asked her why she wanted to work. She said she wanted to be independent, which is why she wanted a job. The interviewers were not happy with her answer and asked her to wait outside. Bela started waiting for her result. Out of the ten people sitting there, only two were selected. Bela returned, upset. Her day was ruined.
When Bela came home, her friend Nisha was anxiously waiting for her. As soon as Bela entered the house, seeing her dejected face, Nisha understood that her interview had not gone very well. When Bela came and sat on the sofa, Nisha sat down next to her.
Nisha: Bela, they didn't select you this time either?
Bela: What kind of people are they! When I am a game programmer, why don't they ask me to do that? If I show them a demo, they will understand what I am good at!
Nisha: Why are you worrying? It will happen, friend! People try for years, but they don't get a decent job! By that standard, we have plenty of time!
Bela: I want to go to Shekhawat Company, friend! It's the biggest programmer company in Nagpur! But I can't go there! That's why I'm looking for jobs in other companies!
Nisha: Why? Why can't you go there? Talent should reach everywhere! Anyway, that company doesn't even know what talent a person has! You should try at least once, in my opinion!
Bela: I can't go! Girls are not allowed there! Its boss only hires male programmers there! No girl has ever been allowed there! So how can I go there!
Nisha: How can the boss there do that? This is injustice! What harm have girls done to him? On the contrary, girls are better than boys!
Bela: Maybe my dream of working there will remain a dream!
Nisha: Hmm... But I won't let that happen! Tell me, do you want to work in that company or not?
Bela nodded yes.
Nisha: Then that's it, leave everything to me! I will get you a job in that company! But I have one condition; you have to do what I say! Otherwise, you won't be able to work there either! Understood?
Bela said yes.
And the two friends went out. Nisha had brought her to a big parlor. Seeing such a large salon, Bela couldn't believe that such a big parlor existed in this city! There, Nisha spoke to a boy she knew and asked him to cut Bela's beautiful long hair.
Bela: But Nisha, my hair?
Nisha: Didn't I tell you, you won't ask any questions!
The boy ran scissors through the long hair he held in his hand and cut off those long, beautiful locks. When Nisha said, "Cut more!" the boy cut more. Nisha then said, "Cut more..." The boy cut the hair completely, making it like boys' hair. But it wasn't Bela's hair, but a wig that Bela was going to wear. Seeing the short hair like a boy's, Nisha said happily, "Now it's right! I wanted hair like this!" Bela glared at Nisha.
Nisha: Why are you glaring at me? I am the one paying for it! Now let's get out of here! We have to buy clothes too!
The two went to the market and bought a lot of boys' clothes. Bela couldn't understand what Nisha was trying to do. Nisha came home, removed all the clothes from Bela's wardrobe, put them in another wardrobe, and put all the boys' clothes in her wardrobe. Bela didn't feel right, but she didn't say anything. Now Nisha sat her in front of the mirror and put the wig on her head. Then she took out a dress from the boys' clothes and asked her to wear it and come. When Bela came wearing the boys' dress, she looked like a tomboy. Nisha looked at her and said, "Now no one can say if you are a girl or a boy! Now you have to get them to hire you! Just get entry inside somehow!"
Bela: Frightened, I don't feel right! I can't go to the office like this every day! This dress and wig are very uncomfortable, Nisha! How can I deceive everyone by pretending to be a boy?
Nisha: You're not getting any job, Bela! If this continues, your parents will tell you to come back home. Then what about your dreams? You fought with them and came here. Have you forgotten? How can you forget that you chose this computer science faculty against their wishes? Don't you think your parents will be disappointed if you don't get a job in it now? Look Bela, to achieve something, we sometimes have to resort to lies! You are not doing anything wrong to anyone, are you? You are just trying to get a good job! So, you have to get this job by any means! I am with you!
Bela: Still, I don't feel right, Nisha! Getting a job by deceiving someone like this is not right!
Nisha: Then fine! Keep suffering here and there! Then you won't get a job! What about me... I somehow make a living by talking to my fans on my online channel! But if you get into trouble, don't blame me then!
Nisha went to sleep with a pout. Bela looked at herself in the mirror with those clothes. Going to a company disguised as a boy like this was against her nature! But thinking about the rent, the loan for studies, and then other expenses; thinking about all this, Bela sat down.
Bela (to herself): Right now, I really need a job, God! And even more... I need to meet him, for whom I am trying to go to this company! I have missed him a lot, God! Even if I have to become a boy for him... I will become that this time too! But I will meet him! This time I waited a lot for college to finish so I could go there! But because there are no girl programmers there... I hadn't thought of going there until now! But today, at Nisha's suggestion, I have become like a boy! So, I will take advantage of it!
Lost in thought, Bela changed her clothes, lay down next to Nisha, and fell asleep.
To be continued…
Dear Readers, this is a new story! What will happen to Bela next… read in the second part!
Hinal Vaidya
The next day when Bela woke up, she found Nisha sitting by her head. Bela screamed in fear, which made Nisha scream too.
"Oh man... are you crazy??? You almost gave me a heart attack!!" Bela said irritably. Nisha then came closer and looked into her eyes. Bela moved away, saying, "I don't think your intentions are good, Nisha. Move aside."
Nisha stopped her by holding her hand. "Wait a minute. Let me see what can be done for your eyes???"
Bela: For my eyes??? My eyes are fine, man. Why are you so fixated on my eyes???
Nisha: Because I think you should wear glasses. Only then will you look like a handsome boy.
Bela: Sighing deeply, "Okay. Fine. I'll get ready and come. Then we'll go to buy glasses."
Nisha: "One minute. You forgot, you have to wear this."
Bela: "Uff, this boy's dress??? I don't think I'll be able to breathe in this. And how will I remember that I'm a boy?"
Nisha: "It's better if you don't worry about that. Once everyone assumes you're a boy, no one will suspect you."
Bela: "And what about my voice??? Which sounds completely like a girl's."
Nisha: "Nowadays, boys also have thin voices, Bela. How will it work if you think so negatively? Be positive. Okay."
Bela took the dress from Nisha's hand and went to the washroom. When she came out ready, Nisha kept looking at her.
"You really look like a boy in this hairstyle, Bela. And I feel like I might start hitting on you myself???"
Bela made a face and said, "Ew... stay away from me, understood???"
Nisha hugged her and said, "No worries, darling. No one will hit on you except me. Shall we go???"
Bela laughed at her antics.
The two went shopping for glasses. Nisha made her try on all sorts of frames and lenses. Bela was getting tired of trying them on. When she turned towards Nisha to try on another one, Nisha made a cross sign with both her hands. The salesman looked at Nisha and said, "Madam, why don't you look at the more expensive ones...? You'll surely like something from there."
Nisha was pleased by the salesman's words. She asked him to show some expensive ones. Bela took her to a corner and said, "Nisha, those are very expensive. I can't afford them."
"Don't worry, I'm paying for it. You just try them on."
"But how will I return the money to you??? What if I don't even get the job??"
"Don't worry about that, Bela. Give it back when you have it. For now, try this on."
Bela looked at her and moved forward. From those expensive glasses, she chose a less expensive pair. When she put them on, Nisha gave her a thumbs-up. After buying them, they both headed towards a cafe.
Now it was time to meet our hero. Our hero is Arav Shekhawat, the CEO of Shekhawat Company, who has come for the inauguration of an art gallery. Seeing the antique pieces displayed in the art gallery, he was trying to use his computer brain. Twenty-six-year-old Arav was very handsome. He had achieved success at a very young age. In college itself, he had started programming for his computer company. He was very talented. He was running his own business on his own merit. After accepting the invitation to the art gallery, he was now regretting it. When the owner of the art gallery stood in front of him, he realized he should compliment the art.
"Mrs. Khanna, this art is very unique. The artist has put a lot of thought into creating it. It's very beautiful. And very exquisite. Now what can I say to praise it? If you think I'll say something like that, then you're wrong. Because I am a person who believes in science."
"Mr. Shekhawat, I know you don't understand art. Still, I wanted you to come here. That's because you can use your computer brain in this and give us some advice."
"Mrs. Khanna, you have answered your own question. I don't understand anything about art. But still, thank you for inviting me here. Now I should leave."
Arav left with his camera. And Mrs. Khanna, who was trying to impress him, followed him with a disappointed expression. Arav also came to a cafe, where he had been forced to go. Mrs. Khanna was divorced. She was very young. She thought perhaps through this event, she might succeed in attracting Arav. But this was her illusion. She came to the cafe and sat right in front of Arav. Our Bela was sitting right behind the table where Arav was seated. Bela had put on her glasses. The waiter stood before Nisha.
"What would you like to order, ma'am???" the waiter asked very respectfully. Nisha returned the menu card to the waiter and said, "Why don't you ask the sir??"
The waiter came to Bela. "Sir, what would you like to have???" The waiter's respectful voice echoed again. Bela was very happy to see that the waiter had called her 'Sir'.
"Bring one cappuccino for me and one hot chocolate for ma'am."
The waiter left, and both looked at each other happily.
Nisha: "Our plan worked. Now no one will say you're not a boy."
Bela: "Yes. I look like a big boy in these glasses."
Nisha: "Oh my... what a thing, even your language has changed."
Both friends burst into laughter. Mrs. Khanna, sitting behind them, looked at Arav and said, "Are we here for our date??"
Then Arav, engrossed in his laptop, said, "No. I was threatened to come here. Although, this isn't bad either."
Just then, another girl, who was very beautiful, also arrived. "Mr. Arav Shekhawat. Is that you??"
"Yes, it is. You can sit here. We are indeed here for a date."
Mrs. Khanna and the new girl looked at each other. And both were shocked. Arav had invited both of them for a date at the same time.
Nisha: "Oh... what a cheap guy. He's invited both girls at the same time for a date meeting."
Bela was sitting with her back to them, so she couldn't see what was happening behind her. And Nisha was recording this whole drama on her phone. The new girl said, "Mr. Shekhawat, don't you think you are being a bit rude to both of us now??"
Arav: "Not at all. I've saved everyone's time. This is all the time I have to spend on dating meetings. Anyway, you both are like MS Word and MS Excel to me. Both are beneficial, but I'm not interested in either."
Hearing Arav's words, both girls stood up. Angrily, they picked up their water glasses. Nisha said, "Bela, look behind you, it seems he's going to get hit by water." As soon as Bela looked back, the water thrown by the girls fell on Bela's face. She got completely drenched. Both girls saw that Arav had hidden under the table and escaped the water. The girls left angrily. Arav came out from under the table and said, "I'm sorry ladies. This is what happens when a file crashes."
Bela was now looking at Arav. He had stood up. When their eyes met, she just kept looking. Arav adjusted his clothes and when he looked at Bela, he said, "You're completely drenched. If you want, I can compensate for your loss. See, I was also a victim. Water fell on me too. So, please don't mind."
Bela was still looking at him. Nisha started going towards Arav. "What does this person think of himself???"
As soon as Nisha started going towards Arav, Bela grabbed her hand and pulled her back.
Nisha: "What are you doing? Why are you stopping me????"
As Bela started going towards Arav, Nisha said, "Yes, that's right. Go. Scold him a lot. Shout at him. What does he think of himself???" But Bela went to him and took out a handkerchief from her pocket and offered it to him.
"Here you go. You got wet."
Hearing her words, Arav looked at her in surprise. And Nisha looked at Bela angrily.
"I don't need compensation for the loss. I'm fine. You should wipe your hair."
"What are you doing??? Scold him. Because of him, all the water fell on you. How can you let him go like this???"
Seeing Nisha shouting, Bela took her outside. Arav, seeing both of them leave, threw away the handkerchief that Bela had just given him.
"It's good that we got the hair waterproof tested. The wig didn't get wet. You let this matter go."
"People like this think they can do anything just because they are handsome. I won't let him go."
Nisha took out the recording she had just made on her mobile. And Arav posted the part about inviting the two girls to a date together on social media. Bela received a call from the professor. She was talking to him.
Bela: "Yes, Professor. Yes, I'm free in the afternoon. I'll come to college then."
When Bela kept the phone down and looked at Nisha, Nisha had finished her work. Both returned home from there because Bela had to meet the professor. Bela got ready. She got ready like a girl. She went to the professor's house, which was in the middle of a large garden. The professor made coffee for them.
Professor Manakar: "Come in, Bela. How are you???"
Bela: "I'm fine, Professor. How are you???"
Professor: "I'm fine too. What have you thought about next? Your parents were saying they want to see you in a government post."
Bela: "Yes. But I don't want to become that, Professor. I have my own different plans. And I want to do what I like."
Professor: "That's also true. You are a programmer, aren't you? I've called you to my senior's place, who is the owner of a computer company."
Bela: Shocked, "What??? What's his name???"
Professor: "Arav Shekhawat."
Bela: "I'm dead."
Bela looked around. Arav was coming from outside. She went and hid behind the curtains. "He can't see me. If he sees me, he'll understand that the person in the boy's getup a little while ago was me." Bela muttered to herself. Arav came forward and said hello to the professor.
Professor: "Oh, come in, come in, Arav. You've become a moon of Eid. We never meet. You look very good."
Arav: "What can I do, Professor? Business takes up so much time that I don't get any."
Arav sat down in front of them, saw a lady's bag there, a coffee mug, and then looked at the professor and said, "Has anyone else also come, Professor???"
To be continued.
Hinal Vaidya.
No response from Groq.
No response from Groq.
What were you mumbling about since then? I couldn't understand a thing. Here you go... and yes, what was the need to jump in the water! You've caught a cold for no reason! Well, I forgot to tell you, you're going on a date meeting again tomorrow!
Aarav looked at his mom and said, "When will you stop fixing my dates?"
"Until you find a girl you like for yourself! After all, what's wrong with girls? Why don't you like anyone? As far as I know my son, there's nothing wrong with you! You're handsome, dashing... moreover, you're from a wealthy family, you have your own business! So why can't you find a girl?"
"Mom, your words are making me feel worse! You go, I have to work!"
"Absolutely not! You'll rest! And at least tell me, what kind of girl is your type?"
Aarav looked at the bear keychain he was holding and showed it to his mom, saying, "Like this!" Aarav poked the bear with his finger.
"Isn't this keychain my friend's daughter's? Oh... so you like her! How did you see her face when I couldn't? Okay... her mom is a bit stuck-up! But it's okay, I'll talk to her for you!"
Aarav's mom said goodnight and left. Aarav looked at the keychain and said to himself, "Strange girl... you'll have to say thank you!" Aarav fell asleep.
The next day, Bela set out on "Mission Job" dressed as a boy. She started following Aarav. When Aarav arrived at the office and got out of his car, Bela came in front of him.
"Mr. Aarav, here is your breakfast! For your information, I had my friend remove that video from the internet! And I also explained to all the commenters what the reason was for you doing something like that! Now that everything is fine, please, can't you forgive me? I need this job!"
Aarav: Look... what was your name... yes, Advait! I don't want to talk about that video anymore! And I've already forgotten about it! So you can go now! And yes, don't follow me!
Bela still started walking behind him, so Aarav said, "Didn't I tell you, don't follow me!" Bela stood in front of him and said with a smile, "Now I can't follow, right!" Aarav scolded her again, "Please, stop following me!"
Now Bela thought it best to go to where Aarav used to jog the next day, and while pedaling her bicycle, she said, "You've forgiven me, but you haven't seen my resume! Please take a look, sir!" Aarav sped away to avoid her. After that, Aarav reached a cafe for a meeting, and Bela also arrived there. "Mr. Aarav, please look at my resume once!" Aarav got up and left from there too. Now wherever Bela appeared, Aarav would get up and run away. One day, getting annoyed, he said to Bela, "Why don't you try another company? There are even better companies!"
Bela: But I want to work in your company! Working here is my dream. (Especially working with you)
Aarav: Advait, look... all the positions are filled! And there are no vacancies right now! So please, stop following me!
Bela left dejectedly. She didn't even look back.
Aarav arrived at the office late today. Seeing someone standing in the lobby towards the upper cabin, his breath caught! Sushant Shekhawat was standing there! Seeing him, he started to move forward to escape! Just then, a voice came, "Aarav...?" Aarav turned and moved towards him. "Senior Shekhawat, how did you get here...? When did you arrive...?"
Sushant ji looked at Aarav, lifting the sleeve of his arm, "What are you doing, Senior...? This is my office!"
Sushant ji: I've told everyone, no one will come here for a while!
Aarav: What about my respect, Senior! Anyway, why did you come here... you should have called me!
Sushant ji: Why did you make your mom angry? Because of that, I had to sleep on the sofa yesterday!
Aarav: (laughing) You slept on the sofa... that...! I mean, how could Mom do that to you?
Sushant ji: You won't stop your antics, will you?
As Sushant ji started to take off his coat, Aarav got scared! Just then, an employee arrived with water. "Mr. Shekhawat, water for you!" Aarav quickly changed the subject and said, "Senior, this suit looks good on you!" Aarav put the coat back on his father.
Sushant ji: Yes... it's new!
Sushant ji handed a card to the employee, "Tell your boss... if he doesn't go on this date today... I will buy all the floors of his company... and remove the old staff! Then you won't have a job!"
Aarav: Senior Shekhawat, aren't you doing the right thing?
Sushant ji: He should have thought about all this before making my wife angry!
The employee standing next to Aarav laughed, handing the card to Aarav, so he scolded the employee, "What are you laughing at...? His wife is my mom! Go do your work! And give me that water bottle! I need this water the most!" Seeing Aarav's state, the employee left laughing. This scolding was more like entertainment for him! Aarav was still sitting, drinking water, when seeing Advait arrive there, the water in his mouth came out!
Aarav: You've come again? Don't you understand what I told you once? What did I tell you... that all the positions here are full! Still, you're not leaving me!
Bela: It's not about that, Mr. Aarav! You said I'm not being hired because of the video. Please look at my resume... I am better in every way to work in your company! Then you can't refuse to give me a job due to a misunderstanding. I promise... I will do whatever you say!
Aarav: You'll do anything... whatever I say! By the way... there's a task... if you can do it... I'll think about your job!
Bela: I can do anything, sir!
A little later, both were at Aarav's date meeting venue. A beautiful girl, who was waiting for Aarav to arrive, was waiting for him wearing a short dress! Seeing her knee-length dress, Bela understood, "This is another date of Aarav's!" "Mr. Aarav, why are we here?"
Aarav: Didn't you say... you'd do anything! Make this girl say no! Then you'll get the job!
Girl: (coming closer to Aarav) Aarav, you've arrived... who is this?
Aarav: This is my employee. He's come to participate with you. I can't climb, you see! I'm afraid of heights!
Bela: (in her mind) I'm also afraid of heights! Mr. Aarav, do I have to do this too?
Aarav: Didn't you say you could do anything? If you want the job, do it... otherwise, don't bother!
Bela: Okay... I'll do it!
The girl was surprised to hear Aarav's words! Bela shook hands with her and said, "Hi, I'm Advait! Shall we go?" The girl went ahead! They had to climb, and they were tied together with a cable! Bela was afraid of heights! But now she had no choice but to climb up! Bela put on her helmet and pinned it tightly. The girl was also ready. Just then Aarav spoke, "It won't be fun just climbing the wall like this... right? Why don't you both race! It will be fun to watch... and it will give me some time to think about both of you!"
The girl agreed to impress Aarav! She seemed to be an expert climber. "Aarav, if I win, what will you give me?"
Aarav: I'll go on another date with you!
Girl: Wow, that will be fun! And you, Advait... what do you want from Aarav if you win?
Aarav: Your job is confirmed!
Bela thought to herself, "Now you have to win by any means, Bela! It's do or die! You can't lose! If you want to work in Aarav's company... you have to win here!"
Bela and the girl got ready! Now Aarav blew the whistle he held in his mouth, and they both started climbing! The girl was very fast, so she started climbing quickly! Bela was doing this for the first time, so she didn't know what she should do! Still, she tried to climb by placing her foot on the small step made there! Her hand kept slipping from the rope she was holding! The girl had climbed up, but her cable got stuck somewhere, preventing her from moving forward! When she tried to pull it to free it, it got tighter and she got stuck there! Bela was moving forward slowly and steadily! As Bela went higher, she got scared! She moved forward by balancing with her feet. "Bela, don't look down! Don't look, man... or you'll go to God! And your dream of working with Aarav will be shattered!" Bela kept convincing herself!
Aarav: The way he's climbing! He was afraid of heights, wasn't he? What happened now?
Bela had reached the top, and the girl also reached the top! Both had to pick up the victory flag placed at the top. First Bela touched it, then the girl! And both started pulling it together. In their tug-of-war, the flag broke and tore! Both got half of it in their hands. Just as she was happy about it...
Her hand slipped from the table, and she started falling! Everyone below was shocked to see her fall! Aarav, standing below, showed his speed and ran to catch her! And he succeeded in catching her! Bela had closed her eyes in fear! She had grabbed Aarav's collar! For Aarav, this moment was significant. This person who looked like a girl... there was definitely something about her... that his eyes couldn't move away from Bela!
To be continued!
He was lost in thought looking at Bela, when Bela, coming to her senses, started to descend. Aarav was still perplexed seeing her eyes and neck. How could a boy's neck be so thin... and his eyes be like a girl's? As he was thinking this in his mind, Bela approached him and said,
"Mr. Aarav, I won. Is my job confirmed now...???"
Aarav looked at her with questioning eyes. And Bela was trying to figure out what had happened to Aarav. Why was he behaving so strangely with her?
The next day, when Bela came to the office to meet Aarav, Aarav was waiting for a client outside the office. Bela wished him good morning and said,
"Sir, why are you standing out here?"
"Because my client has had me standing here for an hour! I'm waiting for them! You've come again!"
"I just came to ask... Can I join the office now? You haven't given me an appointment letter yet!"
When Bela finished speaking and looked at Aarav, she was surprised! One of the pigeons sitting on the ground had perched on Aarav's shoulder! Aarav started screaming! He had a phobia of birds since childhood! The sharp claws of birds seemed like a monster's claws to him! Seeing him scream, Bela stepped forward, caught the pigeon with her hand, and began to stroke it.
"You're afraid of a pigeon, sir? It won't do anything... Right now, it's scared itself by your shouting!"
Aarav glared at her.
"Get it away from me! I'm scared of this thing! Take it away!"
Bela let the pigeon fly away.
"Close your eyes for a moment, sir! I'll take you to the office!"
Aarav quickly closed his eyes, as he was still scared! Bela held his hand and brought him inside the office. As soon as they entered, Aarav went to the basin, washed his hands, and started rubbing them. Bela smiled looking at him! Seeing the CEO of such a big company afraid of a pigeon! Aarav looked at her and said,
"Alright, your job is confirmed! But I have one condition!"
"What is the condition, sir? I'll agree to everything!"
"Listen first! You will have to take care of all my date meetings! You will have to ruin my dates! Because I don't want to date anyone!"
"Any computer can be protected from viruses by installing antivirus... but avoiding date meetings is a bit difficult, sir!"
"So, you don't accept my condition! Right!"
"It's not like that! Okay... I'll try... to ruin your dates! But I can't guarantee... that they will be ruined!"
Aarav said with a smile, "Okay!"
Bela returned home tired! Somehow, she had convinced Aarav for her job! That was enough for her! Now, it was just a matter of going to the office tomorrow! She opened her diary on her computer and wrote, "Today I have taken a step towards you! I am very happy!" Bela saved it and went to sleep.
The next day, when the alarm rang in the morning, Bela sat up. It was six o'clock. Opening her closed eyes, she looked around and sat up! Then she woke up Nisha, who was sleeping next to her, and made her sit beside her.
"Nisha... wake up! It's morning!"
Nisha woke up, but was still sleepy. Sleepwalking, she reached Bela. Bela handed her her brush, and both started brushing their teeth. Now Bela got ready quickly. As soon as she came out, Nisha had prepared a cake for her. She brought it to surprise her, which startled Bela.
"It would have been better if this wasn't a surprise! I'm scared!"
"How so...??? Today is your first day at the office! A surprise is a must! And don't worry! No one will say... that you are a girl???"
"Just wearing clothes won't prove I'm a boy! Look, my eyes are completely like a girl's! And these eyebrows are also long! Should I trim them! So that no one recognizes me!"
"You're worrying for nothing, Bela! Don't think so much! Believe in yourself! Then no one will suspect! Nowadays boys also have long eyebrows. The times have changed, man... if you think so much, how will it work??? Think good thoughts! And go now, you're getting late! Do you want to be late on the very first day!"
Nisha hugged her and said, "You need to remember one more thing... whenever you meet boys... say 'Hi... bro' to them, and they'll understand... you're a boy!"
"Will this work??? Won't anyone laugh at me??"
Nisha fed her curd and sugar. "From all the movies I've watched so far... young boys often meet each other like this! And say this. Now go!"
When Nisha pushed her outside, Bela came out! And muttered to herself, "You can do it, Bela!" After a short while... she was standing in front of the office. This was the first day of entering the office! For which she had done so much! She had convinced Aarav with great difficulty! She felt very happy as she stepped inside! While going up the stairs, she looked at the boys passing by her, who were employees there. Seeing everyone wearing long-sleeved shirts, she understood this was the dress code here. She quickly took out her mobile and ordered a similar shirt for herself! Looking at them, she came to her department, the programming department. Aarav was already proficient in programming, so he had decorated the programming department beautifully. Along with beautiful colors, some important coding-related things were written on the walls. While looking at everything, she was about to exclaim "beautiful" when... Shekhar Ji, standing next to her and looking at her for a long time, caught her eye.
Shekhar Ji: You want to say "beautiful", don't you???
Bela: Yes! But you...?
Shekhar Ji: I am the head of programming... Shekhar Swami! And you are probably Advait! Right???
Bela: Not probably... I am Advait!
Bela extended her hand to shake his, and remembering Nisha's advice, she pulled her hand back and said, "Hi bro!" Shekhar Ji laughed! He was a bit older, so he laughed at Bela's action.
"This style of you youngsters is very new to us!"
Bela felt ashamed of her mistake! She said with a laugh, "Sorry, sir!" Just then, Sameer spoke from behind her,
Sameer: The dress you are wearing is not allowed here, Advait! Hi, I'm Sameer!
Bela: Hi Sameer, I'm Advait!
Shekhar Ji: And this is Naitik! He talks a bit less... but he's good! He hasn't fallen in love yet, so he's looking for a good girl!
Bela: Hi Naitik! I'm Advait... I'll be joining your programming team from today!
Naitik: Hello! Isn't your height a bit too short???
Bela: Does anyone's height have to be the same!!!
Naitik smiled at the question with a question and got back to his computer. Shekhar Ji showed Bela her desk. Just then, their eyes fell on Pratik, who was sitting in front of a computer. As soon as Pratik saw Bela, he raised his hand and said, "Hi!" Bela moved towards him.
Pratik: I'm Pratik... the machines expert here... Welcome to the team!
Bela: I'm Advait! Pratik, can I ask you something...? Why isn't there any... girl in our team?
Pratik: I heard... years ago, Aarav Sir got into a lot of trouble because of a girl! Moreover, he was in love with that girl... So... Hey... you just arrived... and you're already so interested in gossip! Go... Shekhar Sir is calling you!!!!
Bela turned and saw that Shekhar Sir was indeed calling her.
Shekhar Ji: Look, this is your employee card. You need to mention your ID card here. I'll tell the receptionist, and she'll help you. She'll also need your ID card for the records. You've brought it, haven't you...?
Bela panicked! Because her ID card had her name as Bela and gender as female. Now a big trouble stood before her! But meeting the receptionist was also very important. She went towards her. When Bela reached the receptionist, she was watching a movie on her mobile. Bela sat on the chair in front of her and said,
Bela: Is it allowed to watch movies here... during work time??
Receptionist: Who is it...? Why are you bothering me???
The receptionist took her attention away from the mobile and looked ahead. She kept looking at the beautiful yet simply dressed boy sitting in front of her. He was exactly like the prince of my dreams, she thought... and just kept looking. Bela snapped her fingers in front of her, forcing her to come to her senses. Then she looked at her and asked,
Bela: Is it necessary for me to show my ID card???
Receptionist: Yes! If not, you'll have to provide proof of residence. That will also work!
Bela: (To herself) Why is she blushing so much in front of me??? I have my ID card... but???
The receptionist saw the ID card in his hand and snatched it!
Receptionist: But... what were you saying???
Bela grabbed the card. Both held onto its ends. When the receptionist took her card completely, Bela grabbed her hands. The receptionist blushed again. Bela thought to herself... What all you have to do, Bela!
Bela: (To herself) Your hands are so soft??? What cream do you use???
Upon this, the receptionist said shyly, "Leave it... someone might see!!!"
Bela snatched her card back from her! Because it had her picture as a girl on it. She didn't want to show him that card!
Bela: My card has expired. I'll show you the new one once it's made. Okay!
Saying "Okay," the receptionist went back to her work. Bela got up from the receptionist's side and started going upstairs... when she saw Aarav coming towards her.
Bela: Good morning Mr. Aarav!
As she said this and started climbing the stairs, Aarav stopped her.
Aarav: Wait! What is that in your hand???
Bela: My ID... card...! (Silly girl! You yourself tell the bull to come, hit me! Bela thought to herself!)
Aarav: Show me your ID card!
So Bela hid the card behind her.
Bela: I can't show it! This ID has expired. Besides, what will you do seeing my ID!
Aarav: I understand now why you aren't showing your ID card. Because your photo on it must have come out very bad!
Bela: Yes Mr. Aarav, my ID has a very bad photo! Please don't look!
Aarav: Only six percent of people in the world are beautiful. I am among them. Not everyone's photo can come out good on an ID. Like yours!
Aarav went away praising himself, and Bela breathed a sigh of relief! She quickly put her ID in her bag and went to her seat.
To be continued...
Bela looked at Aarav. He took the stairs and went up towards his cabin. And Bela got busy with her coding. Just then, her phone buzzed with messages! And then it kept buzzing! Who had sent so many messages? As Bela picked up her phone to see, photos of one beautiful girl after another were sent to her mobile—by the office boys!
"Oh God... why wasn't I blind before seeing this!" she asked herself. She had been added to the group, and now Bela had to endure what the boys liked. She deleted all the photos with her hand and continued her work.
A little later, when her head started itching due to the wig, she looked around. No one was there! Seeing her chance, she slipped her finger into the back of her wig and started scratching. Since new items were being brought into the office, everyone was there, so she thought no one would be around. But Shekhar Ji was standing right there! Seeing her scratching her wig with her finger, he came towards her.
"What are you doing, Advait?" Shekhar Ji said, holding her hand.
Bela's breath hitched for a moment. She turned and looked at Shekhar Ji.
Shekhar Ji: Tell me the truth... you're wearing a wig?
Bela: Yes!
Shekhar Ji: Why? And you didn't tell us?
Bela: Because... because... (What should I say now...?) I don't have hair on my head!
Shekhar Ji kept looking at her. "Oh... I'm so sorry! Even young people these days are starting to lose hair! How must you be feeling? Mine also falls out a lot! I use an Ayurvedic oil, which has reduced my hair fall! I'll get you that oil too! Use it! Okay!"
Bela: Sir... my secret...?
Shekhar Ji: Don't worry! Your secret... will remain a secret! I won't tell anyone.
Bela: Thank you, sir! You are very kind!
Shekhar Ji: Come on everyone, come here!
Pratik, Naitik, and Sameer all came to Shekhar Ji.
"Today we have to have Advait's welcome party!" As Shekhar Ji said this, everyone cheered happily.
"Sir, there's no need for that! It's not that important to have my welcome party!"
"Advait... but we want to party! So what do you say everyone...?"
Pratik: I am always ready!
Naitik: I will start first!
Everyone went off to party. The party was also in their company building. Bela felt strange. What kind of party was this that was going to happen right here in the company? When they reached there, Bela was shocked! It was a PlayStation where games were played! Like a cyber cafe!
Bela: Oh... so you all were talking about this party?
Sameer: Yes! So what did you think?
Bela: No! This is also good! Anyway, I like playing games!
Naitik: We don't play just any games, Advait! We play by competing with two teams! That's where the fun is!
Bela: So, shall we have a match!
Sameer: Let's do it!
Bela also came and sat in her seat. The team of those five people was on one side, and on their opposite were people from another department. They had a competition with each other. The game started. Bela was dominating the other team from the beginning. Seeing Bela play so well, her teammates were very happy.
Sameer: You play very well, Advait! We didn't think you would be so good at games!
Bela: I just became proficient in it because of someone, and the game just got better!
Naitik: Wow! You are not letting the opposing team get ahead at all!
Now the five of them attacked the opposing team's base camp together and destroyed it. Bela's team won! The opposing team got angry at their defeat. They started glaring at Bela's team. A member of the other team said, "The game isn't over yet! We'll play again!"
Pratik: But we don't want to play!
A member of the other team stood up. "You have to play! We never lose like this! You cheated!" Bela came forward seeing them argue.
"Okay! We'll play again! This time you start the game. I'm going to the washroom!"
As Bela moved forward, a member of that team dropped an empty water bottle kept on his desk, looked at Bela and said, "Damn it... first you cheat and play, and then you insult us by dropping my bottle?"
"Look... I didn't drop this! You dropped it! I am standing at a distance from your desk!"
"Not only does he make a mistake, but he also lies!"
That boy clenched his fist to raise his hand at Bela, and as he went to hit Bela, strong hands stopped his fist with their own. He stood in front of Bela. It was Aarav, who had come looking for his teammates here. Bela had closed her eyes in fear. When she opened her eyes and looked ahead, seeing Aarav standing in front of her, she felt happy!
"You wanted to hit him thinking he's small! Do you even know he joined my company today!"
Aarav said, twisting the boy's hand with his own. The boy groaned. "Apologize to my people quickly!"
Boy: You don't need to interfere in our decision!
Aarav: Absolutely! I am their boss! Apologize quickly!
Boy: What if we don't obey you?
Aarav: I am very rich! You might regret your decision!
Boy: It was a mistake, sir... forgive me!
"First, learn to accept defeat, and second, respect those weaker than you, not raise your hand against them! If I ever see you doing this again, you won't be seen in this company the next day! Understood!"
The boy and his companions ran away from there. Aarav turned and looked at Bela. "I agree that your height is less, you are not good looking like me... but you should know how to protect yourself!" Everyone went outside.
Bela: Thank you, sir! You saved me!
Aarav: Why are you always in trouble? Troubles are always around you! Moreover, how many times do I have to say it... you look like a girl...!
Bela: Mr. Aarav, it's 2022! Nowadays, anyone can adapt themselves in any way! Moreover, people's thinking about gender is changing! Still, you keep calling me 'like a girl...'!
Aarav moved very close to her and looked from her eyes to her lips. Bela felt her heartbeats, which were faster than a train, beating even faster at Aarav coming so close, and her breath hitched! Aarav lifted her chin and said, "Your neck is like a girl's!" Bela wasn't looking at him, but was looking here and there, trying to control her heartbeats.
To be continued!
When Bela returned home at night, she was shocked to see Nisha playing with her cat.
"You're so early today? It's only seven o'clock! Am I dreaming?" Nisha said irritably.
"We went to see them. They didn't recognize us. When my heart felt like crying a lot, it didn't bring tears!"
Bela laughed at his joke-filled poetry.
"Oh, my Mirza Ghalib! Don't disgrace poetry by messing it up like this. Your poetry scares us!" Bela teased her.
Then Nisha, handing her the cat, said, "It was your first day at the office, wasn't it? Start from the beginning!"
Bela: What should I say now, friend, calamity has befallen me!
Nisha: What happened now?
Bela told her the whole story. Then she recounted everything from the ID to the fight with those boys. Nisha was shocked to hear it all.
"Oh! Then what did you say about your neck?"
What could I say... I said, "Mr. Aarav, I had a lot of trouble with my throat as a child! Because of which I couldn't eat! And I also became very sick! That's when my throat treatment started! That's why my neck is so thin! Am I not considered a man because my neck is thin?"
"No! It's nothing like that! Whether your neck is thin or not doesn't matter for being a man! It's just that you sometimes seem like a girl, so I said it! Don't think too much! I just said it casually! Don't keep anything in your mind that you are not a real man! I'm leaving!"
Aarav sat down to play a game with his team members! And Bela kept watching him! Nisha brought Bela back to her senses by snapping her fingers in front of her.
"Oh goddess! Where did you get lost! I mean, wow! What a clean lie! If there was an award for lying, you would get it first!"
"Nisha, you started all this! Have you forgotten? Now he suspects me! He says you just look like a girl to me, that's why I asked!"
"Oh... hello madam! Who needed the job, and that too in Shekhawat Company? Forget it, whatever happened, happened! But I have a way to remove his suspicion!"
The next day when Bela came to the office, she quickly went to her desk and turned on the computer. After opening many files on the computer, she came down to the cafe to get coffee. According to the plan, she was supposed to be there now. When she saw her team members standing in a line in the cafe, staring at someone, she stood behind them. All the team members were staring at a girl who was busy taking a selfie. It was Nisha! Seeing Nisha, Sameer said,
Sameer: She's exactly my type! I think I've fallen in love, for the 45th time!
Bela moved further back and looked behind to see if Aarav was coming or not! And she messaged Nisha, "They are coming!" As soon as Nisha read the message, she saw Bela and ran towards her! Passing through the team members, she hugged Bela, saying "Advait... I miss you!" The team members, as well as Harsh and Aarav, who had come together, were shocked to see them both!
Bela: This is my workplace! And we are in a public place, stop doing such things! Stand far away!
Nisha: I've moved away. Advait, are you angry with me about something? Tell me, I will try to change it!
Bela: Why did you come here? Don't come to my workplace again, understood!
Nisha: I missed you a lot! That's why I came to see you. If you don't like it, I won't come here again!
Bela: Fine, go from here now!
Nisha: Weren't we supposed to meet on a dinner date?
Bela: We'll discuss that later! Now go from here!
Bela shouted and left, and Nisha started crying! Sameer, who had fallen in love 45 times, felt his heart break seeing that Nisha was Advait's girlfriend! All the team members followed Bela! Aarav and Harsh too! After Aarav and Harsh left, Nisha stopped her fake crying! But there was a mistake here! Suraj saw her, who worked in Aarav's company! All the team members came to Bela! Shekhar Ji called out to Bela, "Advait, how did you talk to a girl like that? Is this how you talk to a girl?"
Bela: Sir, you don't know, girls have to be kept like this! Otherwise, they show a lot of tantrums! And boys get forced by their demands and by them following them around!
Shekhar Ji: But she is crying! We don't feel good that you scolded your girlfriend like this in front of everyone! This is not right!
Bela: It's okay, sir, I'll treat her to an expensive dish on our dinner date tonight, she'll be happy!
Sameer: Wow! You turned out to be very smart, Guru ji! Make me your disciple! I haven't been able to get a girlfriend so far! Give me some tips too! I fall in love, but things never progress!
Bela: Certainly, disciple!
Bela raised her hand for a blessing! Just then, Naitik said, "Advait, doesn't your girlfriend have any friends or sisters whom she can introduce to us?"
"I don't know! But I'll ask and let you know!"
Just then, Harsh and Aarav arrived there! Seeing Harsh and Aarav, Shekhar Ji and everyone else returned to their places!
Harsh: Advait, I wasn't at your welcome party. Let's go for lunch together!
Bela: But I'm not very hungry!
Aarav: Nonsense! I'm very hungry!
Aarav said this with attitude, passing between them! Bela was stunned by him passing so close! Aarav was treating her like a boy! But she was a girl! Moreover, being so close to her favorite person made her tickle. She followed them!
Suraj dragged Nisha to a corner.
Suraj: Nisha... what are you doing here?
Nisha: Suraj... you here? Oh! You work in this company too? Your ID suggests so!
Suraj: If you had paid a little more attention to me, you would have known where I work! What were you doing with that guy?
Nisha: He is my boyfriend, Suraj! Do you have a problem?
Suraj: I don't have permission for that! You tell him no right now!
Nisha: Suraj... you are the son of my father's friend! Since childhood, we have been told to behave like brothers and sisters, so why don't you do that? Look, it's my choice whom I like! Stay away from my matters, understood!
Suraj said, holding her hand, "But you can't choose a boy for yourself without my permission?" Nisha pulled her hand away and left! And Suraj kept looking at her!
Meanwhile, when Aarav and Harsh came for lunch with Advait, Harsh asked Advait, "Advait, was that your girlfriend?"
Bela: Yes! Why? Is there a problem?
Aarav: Isn't she a bit strange! Her eyes...?
Bela: She's very cute, isn't she! That's why I like her!
Aarav and Harsh looked at each other! Then Harsh continued, "Advait, I read your resume carefully, you graduated from our university! But after us, it means you were our junior!"
Bela: Yes, that's true! I am your junior! And you guys were very famous in college! So how would you notice a short boy like me?
Aarav: What do you mean by famous?
Bela: Famous means everyone wanted to be like you both! You both were idols for us juniors!
Aarav and Harsh said with a smile, "And what else do you know about us?"
Bela: That you two are childhood friends! Whether it's sports or studies, you both liked to do things together! You both have similar tastes! Moreover, you both started the company together! And you are still together!
Harsh: Wow! You've done extensive research on us!
Bela: Seeing you both is why I wanted to join this company!
Harsh: Then we made no mistake in giving you this job! Right, Aarav!
Aarav: Yes! Since it's done, it's fine! By the way, who is your idol?
Bela: In my heart... my idol is you, Mr. Aarav! It was by seeing you that my interest in computers grew, and I chose it as a career!
Aarav: He thought Bela would take his name! You were so eager to join this company, then...
Bela: My idol is Harsh Sir! Harsh Sir gave a very good lecture on computers in our college! Since then, he has become my idol!
Harsh: Laughing, that is my good fortune!
Aarav said teasingly, placing a Dam Aloo from the plate in front of him onto Bela's plate, "Are you going to fill your stomach with just words, or do you want to eat too! Come on, eat!" Bela kept looking at the Dam Aloo in front of her! She was hesitant to eat! She picked up the spoon from the plate and started eating the Dam Aloo! She ate whatever Aarav served her! Harsh started telling her stories from his college days! A little later, when they finished eating and came back to the office, Bela wasn't feeling well! Sitting at her place, she started working, but her body started itching! There were rashes on her hands and neck! Harsh was sitting in Aarav's office! As soon as he came out, his gaze fell on Advait. He remembered that she wasn't comfortable while eating Dam Aloo! And now seeing her scratching all over, he understood that something was wrong! He called out to Advait.
Harsh: Advait, could you come to my office for a moment!
Bela: I'm coming right away!
Advait went to Harsh's office.
Bela: You called me, sir?
Harsh: You are allergic to Dam Aloo, aren't you, Advait?
Bela: Sir, how do you know I'm allergic to Dam Aloo!
Harsh: You were tensed seeing Dam Aloo at the dining table! Yet you ate it! And now look at these rashes on your body! Because of which you are itching! I called you here seeing you scratching! If you have so much trouble, why did you eat it?
Bela: (In her mind, because Aarav served me something for the first time! How could I refuse Aarav's love by not eating it!) Sir... I thought eating one Dam Aloo wouldn't do anything! But now these rashes have increased!
Harsh: Taking out cream from your drawer, here, this will give you some relief! Dam Aloo is Aarav's favorite dish! It's not necessary that it should be everyone's favorite! And then, seeing you in so much trouble, I feel bad, what about that? After all, you called me your idol!
Bela: Thank you, sir! I will be careful from now on!
Advait, meaning Bela, left from there! As soon as Harsh left, he said to himself, "Can eating one Dam Aloo cause so many rashes for someone! Can't say anything!" Harsh got busy with his computer, thinking! And Bela went towards Aarav's cabin!
To be continued!
Bella applied the cream given by Harsh and felt good. But as she approached Harsh's office, she couldn't resist the temptation to go towards Aarav's office. Aarav was busy on his computer. His fingers were moving rapidly on the keyboard. He was a coding expert. Along with his handsome looks, his perfection in work made Bella feel good. She was secretly watching him from outside. Aarav was so engrossed in his work that he didn't even notice that someone was standing at the door watching him. Bella was smiling as she watched him. When Aarav looked up due to a pain in his neck, he tried to see who was standing at the door. As soon as Bella felt that Aarav's eyes had fallen on her, she hid. Aarav said while standing up, "Come in, I have seen you!"
Bella went inside.
"Mr. Aarav, you work a lot, don't you?"
Aarav: "And you should too! Do you know coding? Solve this for me!"
Aarav stood up from his place and gestured Bella to sit there. Bella nodded in agreement and sat on Aarav's chair.
"Can I sit here, sir?"
"You can sit anywhere to work!"
Aarav said while sitting at the table. He was tired and still had pain in his neck. He was massaging his neck. Bella was watching him.
Aarav: "Start, or do I have to give you an award for this too!"
Bella: "No! I am doing it! Mr. Aarav, does your neck hurt?"
Aarav: "Yes! Due to continuous looking at the computer screen, the neck has to be kept in one direction, so it hurts!"
Bella still had an itch. She scratched her hand and started working again. Still, she had an itch. When she scratched her back and brought her hand out, the top she wore under her shirt had come out, which she didn't notice. When she pressed enter after completing the coding, she said, "Done, sir!"
Aarav leaned forward to see her work, putting his mobile on the table, and came very close to Bella. Bella could breathe with great difficulty as he came close. Aarav was looking at the coding. Bella was blaming herself.
"What's wrong with you? What were you thinking? Take your thoughts out of your mind!"
But still, Bella's heart didn't listen, and she started looking at Aarav. When Aarav felt that Bella was looking at him, he said with his face in front of her face, "I know beautiful things are attractive, but you should be serious during work hours! I'll see you later, now send it to all team members!"
Aarav moved his face away from her and turned to the screen. That's when Bella's eyes fell on her top, which was peeking out of her shirt. Bella pressed it inside her shirt with both hands. Then Aarav's eyes fell on her. Bella was surprised; she didn't want Aarav to see her top. So she quickly got up, and Aarav had to stand up too. In her hurry, her head hit Aarav's chin.
"Ah... can't you get up without hitting me?"
"Sorry, Mr. Aarav! But if there's no work, I'll go back to my place!"
"A strange girl! Whenever I look at you, it feels strange! I don't know why?"
Bella came to her desk and sat down. She completed her work quickly. Then Naitik came to her.
"Is your work done, Bella?"
"Yes! But are you all going to work overnight?"
"Yes... what else is there in our world except coding?"
Smeer said to Shailesh,
"Why don't you go and meet your girlfriend?"
"It is not required! I will refuse her, and she will understand!"
Smeer: "Can I have a girlfriend like that? What's wrong with me, Shailesh sir?"
Shailesh: "You will also get one soon! Don't take tension!"
Bella: "I will pray that you get a girl of your choice soon! Okay, talk to everyone, I am going!"
Everyone bid Bella goodbye, and she left for home. Those few moments she spent with Aarav gave her a lot of peace. While coming home, Bella was thinking about those moments. The reason she joined this company was that she could be near Aarav, see him closely, and be with him in every small thing. Seeing him made her day. Her heart was beating fast when he was so close to her, but she was also happy!
As soon as Nisha saw her coming, she ran towards her.
"Where did you take so long? I have been waiting for so long! What happened at the office? Now those boys think you are a boy, right?"
"Yes, they not only think I am a boy, but they are also jealous that I have a beautiful girlfriend like you! And they were amazed at how I keep you under control!"
"That means everything went well! But one thing..."
"What happened? Did you create any new problem?"
"Surej knows that you work in my company, and he saw you with me, i.e., with a boy!"
"That means he must think I am your boyfriend! So what's the problem?"
"The problem is that we have been friends since childhood, and our parents are also friends! He has always fought with me and dominated me. He is not even ready for our relationship. He said to break up with you!"
"Oh, that's it! Okay, let him bother, I will handle it! And what can we do?"
"If he gets angry and raises his hand on you?"
"He won't be able to! I will convince him! And yes, don't tell him I am a girl, or our secret will be revealed!"
Nisha: "I forgot to tell you, I am going to my mom and dad's for a few days!"
Bella: "Why?"
Nisha: "They just called me! Please take care of my cat!"
Bella: "How mean you are, Nisha Rani! You care about your cat, not me!"
Nisha: "There's no need to care about you... Now you have Aarav, right?"
Bella (laughing): "This is also true! Nisha, I think I am the luckiest girl in the world who... has Aarav!"
Prerna was making flower bouquets with her friends in her garden.
Sarita: "Prerna, you are an expert in decorating flowers, but one thing you can't do..."
Geeta: "What is that, Sarita?"
Sarita: "You can't even arrange your son's life like these flowers! He is 26 years old! In two months, he will be 27!"
Prerna: "I wish I could! But how? Whichever girl I send him to, he runs away!"
Geeta: "How can it happen like this, Prerna? At this age, my son is already a father! You should get married at the right age; so that they don't face any difficulties later!"
Sarita: "The way rumors are circulating about Aarav, it doesn't seem like he will get married!"
Prerna: "What do you mean?"
Sarita: "Oh... come on, Prerna! Don't you know Harsh! People are talking that Aarav has some relationship with him!"
The bouquet fell from Prerna's hands.
"It can't be! Aarav can't be like that! Oh God, why didn't I become deaf before hearing this?"
Geeta: "There's no need to be over dramatic! We know both are friends since childhood! But how will you stop people's mouths? If people assume that about him?"
Prerna was tensed after listening to both of them. She called her daughter. Yes, Mr. Aarav has a sister too! Who is beautiful, stylish, highly educated, and most importantly, her mother's pampered daughter! Prerna gets all her work done by her. Like fixing her big brother! Her name is Aaliya Shikhaawat! Aaliya has many ideas to get work done by her brother and convince him. Sometimes she succeeds, sometimes not! Now she was driving a car when her phone rang. She picked it up as she saw her mom's number.
Aaliya: "Yes, mom!"
Prerna: "I am ruined, Aaliya! Your brother has left us nowhere!"
Aaliya: "Mom, first stop crying! And then tell me what happened!"
Prerna told her everything and said her friends had told her a lot. So Aaliya asked, "Mom, whose name is being linked with my brother?"
"Who is it? He is his friend since childhood! How can he do that?"
Aaliya: "Mom, are you not talking about Harsh? Mom, how can you even say such things about my Harsh? I will find out!"
Prerna hung up the phone, and Aaliya Shikhaawat drove faster towards the company.
Suraaj was waiting for Bella to come out. When Bella came out, Suraaj said to her, "Bella, I want to talk to you about something!"
Bella looked at Suraaj and remembered Nisha's words.
Bella: "Yes, Mr. Suraaj, what do you want to talk about?"
Suraaj: "What is your relationship with Mr. Aarav?"
Bella (in mind): Oh God, I hope he didn't find out! What should I do now? I have to apologize! Look, he is my boss!
Bella: "He is my boss!"
Suraaj: "Lie! Then why were you always around him? For a minute, you like him! Don't you like boys?"
Bella: "Why is it going in this wrong direction? And... now what should I tell him! You are thinking wrong!"
Suraaj showed her a picture of both of them, which he had taken some time ago.
"I know you are not a good boy!"
Bella: "This picture! Please delete it!"
Suraaj: "I have a condition for that! You have to break up with Nisha, and she shouldn't feel that I made her break up!"
Bella: "Okay! I will break up with her! But after that, you have to delete this picture!"
Suraaj: "You agreed so easily! That means you were not serious with Nisha! I know boys like you who pretend to love and leave the girl when they get bored!"
Bella: "I am not like that! But I will explain to you as much as I can, you won't understand, so let's leave this suspense as it is! Please delete the photo!"
Bella moved forward and went into the office. Suraaj looked at her and said, "I don't know why, but her face seems familiar!"
Bella sat on her seat, and an emergency alarm sounded in the company. No, nothing was on fire! It was a warning that Aaliya had arrived at the office! Whenever she came to the office, the alarm used to sound like this! Because everyone knew Aaliya's anger! If she came to the company, everyone's work would be ruined, so the main gate was being locked! Aaliya stopped the car, put it outside, and tried to wear her heel, but seeing the gate closing in front of her, she threw her heel at the gate and hit it. The glass gate broke, and the pieces of glass lay there! Aaliya wore one heel and limped there and saw Harsh standing in front of her. She was happy to see him. Harsh was standing stunned, looking at the pieces of the gate in front of him!
To be continued!
Harsh looked at Alia and said, "Alia... what is this childishness??? You broke the glass gate!"
Alia smiled and said, "This old thing... it had become very old... this way a new one will come! And you'll get a chance to go out with me! But I am angry with you about one thing! Do you like my brother???"
"Your brother??? Yes...!! I've liked him since childhood! That's why we are still together!"
Alia: I am not saying it the way you are understanding.
Harsh: How are you saying it??? What...??? Are you mad...? I am a real man! And your brother too! We don't like each other that way! Stupid girl!
Alia: Oh... so what Mom said was just a rumor!
Harsh: What are you babbling about??? I don't understand anything!
Alia: I am happy that you are only mine! Harsh, let's go... let's go out for dinner!
Harsh: Absolutely not! I am busy right now! And I am in the office! And one more thing... Alia, how many times have I told you, we are just friends!
Alia: But I don't consider you a friend! You are more than a friend to me!
Harsh: Look Alia, you will find any good boy... you are so beautiful... you will find a boy more handsome than me! Who will love you a lot! But I don't have this feeling for you in my heart!
Alia: I want you, that's enough for me!
Harsh was about to say something more when Shekhar ji came out with Naitik and Sameer! Harsh saw the three of them. "What are you people doing here!"
Shekhar ji: Aarav sir said that you can take leave today! And go with Alia ma'am!
Sameer: Here is your wallet! Your glasses!
Naitik: And here is your coat!
Harsh: This must be the first boy in the world who is forcing his friend to go on a date with his sister!
Alia: Harsh, all set! Let's go!
Harsh took all his belongings and wore his coat! Alia grabbed his hand and pulled him along! As Alia sat in the car, she said, "You will drive today, Harsh!" Alia sat and waited for Harsh to sit. As soon as Harsh sat down, she fastened his seatbelt. After fastening it, Alia sat up straight! And Harsh started the car!
Bela was waiting inside for everyone to come! As soon as Shekhar ji and everyone appeared coming towards her, she said, "Where did you all go! And what was this emergency alarm for?"
"This alarm... it rings only when Alia ma'am arrives! Nobody knows who she will break or when! Today our entrance gate became a martyr because of this!"
"Martyr means???"
"It means it broke! Now it will have to be rebuilt! It's good you didn't meet her... meet her next time!"
Shekhar ji: Everyone listen... I just got a message! The department has called us for a one-day workshop... at the resort!
Sameer: That's the spirit! Advait... this time we will have a lot of fun with you at the resort!
Bela: At the resort??? They will all bathe there! And I with them...? No-no! I can't go! Sir... I won't come! I have some work!
Shekhar ji: This is absolutely not acceptable! You know Aarav sir gets excited for any workshop! And everyone's attendance is compulsory! Don't overthink! We will have a lot of fun, okay!
Bela: Now what do I tell them that my truth will come out! Okay! I will come tomorrow!
Bela said to herself, "This means everyone will be there! Aarav too! I'll get a chance to know you more closely! That's good! Then I'll wait for tomorrow! But I'll wait for after everyone leaves! If I go to the office late... no one will be in the office! And I'll get an excuse not to go!" With this happiness, Bela reached the office after nine the next day. No one was in the office. She sat comfortably at her seat. "It feels so good! No one is bothering me! Everyone has left!" Just as Bela was feeling happy, Aarav arrived on his mini-bike! Seeing him sitting on such a small bike, Bela quickly put her hands down and stood up in haste! "Mr. Aarav, good morning!"
Aarav: You are here??? Everyone left at nine! And you are arriving at half-past nine!
Bela: Sir, I got stuck in a traffic jam! That's why I am late! You haven't left yet!
Aarav: I had some work left! That's why I stayed! Now that it's done, let's go with me! Advait, you are coming, right?
Bela: Yes??? Yes... but the bus has left!
Aarav: You are lucky... to get a chance to sit in my car! Come on!
Aarav parked the bike somewhere! And the two of them came out! Bela's plan had been ruined! She came out and stood by the car! And started looking for a new excuse. When she received a message from the department, she told Aarav, "Sir, there is a pipe leakage at my house! I will have to cancel coming with you! If I don't reach home... the whole house will be flooded!"
Aarav: Let me see your phone! You must have received a message from the department! Because I received the same message! If you still don't want to come, you can look for another job!
Bela quickly got into the car and sat down! "I am coming Mr. Aarav!" A smile appeared on Aarav's face! He also sat in the driver's seat! Seeing Bela lost in thought, he moved closer to her! When Bela saw him coming closer, she automatically felt her heartbeats quicken! Aarav took the seatbelt and fastened it for her! Aarav was very close to Bela's face! Bela's fragrance briefly made him intoxicated! Aarav started looking at Bela's face! While Bela looked outside, trying to reduce her quickened breaths! Aarav returned to his place and said, "You forgot to put on your seatbelt!"
Aarav started the car! And he also placed his hand on his beating heart. "Whenever I get close to her... why does it beat so fast! You fool, this is a boy... not a girl, that you are losing your senses!" Aarav said and fell silent! And he glanced at Bela! Bela was looking outside, controlling herself! She had calmed herself with great difficulty! Aarav maintained his usual speed! But he was having neck pain! Bela had noticed this!
Aarav: Do you know what name I gave you...!
Bela: What name???
Aarav: Monkey!
Bela: How mean Mr. Aarav! I am not like a monkey!
Aarav: Your actions are like that! You don't pay attention... and you are always like a dim-wit! Like monkeys stay in one place!
Bela said nothing! When Aarav started moving his neck from side to side again, Bela said, "Mr. Aarav, can I drive???"
"You know how to drive???? Then why haven't you till now... how much trouble I was in!"
"I have never driven this model! But I will try today!"
Bela and Aarav got up from their respective seats! Aarav came and sat in Bela's seat! And Bela came and sat in Aarav's seat! "Mr. Aarav, my speed is high! You can bear it, right...?" "My speed is also high... didn't you see...???" Aarav quickly grabbed the steering wheel! His eyes widened! Bela was driving the car at full speed! Aarav shouted, "Look at that car...??? Advait, that car will hit us!"
Bela: Don't worry sir! I am here! Didn't I tell you my speed is high! Will you call me dim-witted now???
Aarav: No man... forgive me! But drive slowly! I don't want to die!
Bela: Mr. Aarav, this car will now stop only after reaching the hotel!
When Bela entered the next city after leaving Nagpur, she reduced the speed a bit! Looking at Aarav's face! Aarav was sitting with both hands gripping the steering wheel! Seeing that made her laugh! A little later when they reached the hotel, Aarav quickly got out of the car and ran out! He felt like vomiting!
Bela: Mr. Aarav, are you okay???
Aarav: I swear... I will never sit in any car you drive from today onwards! Never!
Bela bit her lip and laughed! And started walking behind him! She had taken her bag out of the car! Aarav was walking ahead with his room key! After opening the room, he entered, and Bela also came in with his bag!
Bela: Mr. Aarav, here is your bag! I'll go... to my team members!
Aarav: This is both our rooms! We are going to share a room!
Bela: What??? I can't stay with you!
Aarav: Why??? Why can't you stay?
Bela: You will have trouble because of me, sir! And I value my privacy a lot! I can't share a room with anyone!
Aarav: The other two are sharing rooms! If you go there, it will cause trouble for all of them! Anyway, this room is big! Then what's the problem for you to stay here! You are not a girl! That you would feel uncomfortable with me!
Bela (to herself): Now what do I tell Aarav... I am uncomfortable with you... because I am a girl! We cannot stay together!
Aarav: Anyway, you won't get another room in this hotel... because this hotel is booked! I booked this room by paying double! Advait... Advait, are you taking a shower???
Bela: No!
Aarav: Okay, I am going to take a shower! You can sleep on the couch!
When Bela saw Aarav taking off his clothes, she turned away! "Oh God... what else is left to see! On the couch??? The difference between the bed and the couch is a foot's distance...! Why did I even go to the office???" Bela looked around! She heard the sound of Aarav turning on the shower, so she picked up her bag and came out! When she reached downstairs... she saw her team members!
Shekhar ji: Advait, where were you??? We called you so many times!
Bela: I got stuck in a traffic jam!
Naitik: Let's go, we are going to the resort!
Bela: You all go... I don't want to come!
Shekhar ji: Everyone, don't tease him! Just pick him up and take him!
Bela thought Shekhar ji would side with her! But when he told them to pick her up, the boys grabbed her... and took her towards the resort!
To be continued!!!
No response from Groq.
Bella was changing clothes after everyone had left. Harsha had come towards the boys' changing room. As soon as he entered, he saw a girl standing with her back to him. He quickly turned away. When Bella said upon being called,
"I'm coming!!!"
Harsha recognized her voice and hid. Bella, wearing a gown, walked towards the swimming pool. She didn't even notice anyone was there. Harsha returned to the present, recalling all this.
"This means Advait is a girl! And she's working here as a boy because of Aarav! Aarav will be very angry if he finds out! What should I do now? I think I have to ask Advait why she's doing this? What should I say...? Uff... this has become a big mess! I hope something inappropriate doesn't slip out of my mouth!"
Harsha walked towards his room, lost in thought. Bella had set out on her bicycle in search of a medical store. While looking for nearby medical stores on her mobile map, she reached one, but it was no use. The medical store was closed. Bella started looking for another medical store, which was about a kilometer away. Bella was already tired by the time she got here. She had to go another kilometer, but she didn't give up. After all, it was about Aarav's health. She set off. After cycling for a kilometer, she saw the medical store. She bought medicine and cream for neck pain. After paying, as she came out, despite her exhaustion, there was relief on her face. Relief that Aarav would no longer be in pain. Relief that her neck would now get better. She would get some relief. Relief that she would now be able to watch him sleep peacefully. She had no desire to cycle at all. Her legs were starting to ache. She was walking. It was quite late at night, so she started cycling again. When she reached the hotel, she finally felt better. She put the bicycle away and headed towards her room. Even though they were staying in the same room, she hadn't let Aarav know that she was a girl, not a boy. As soon as she opened the door and came in, Aarav said,
"You do know that you should tell someone where you're going when you leave, right?"
"Sorry, I forgot in my haste! I won't do that next time!"
"By the way, where did you go so late at night?"
"I went to the medical store to get this cream for you! The nearby one was closed, so I had to go far, and that's why it got late!"
"You went so far to get cream for me? How did you know my neck was hurting?"
"I saw you twisting your neck many times in the office! That's when I understood that your neck was hurting! And you were also having trouble working here, so I went to get this! Shall I apply the cream?"
"Hmm..."
As Bella started to pull down Aarav's collar to apply the cream, Aarav felt as if a girl had touched him. He was startled for a moment and turned towards her. Bella asked in surprise,
"What happened?"
"Nothing! It felt like......! Forget it! Will this work?"
"Absolutely! The medical store guy said it's powerful! It will start showing its effect soon! Aren't you feeling anything?"
"No! I don't know how, but it feels like it's not working!"
"Then shall I give you a massage? You'll feel better!"
"Do you know how to give a massage? Have you ever done it?"
"Yes! It's not like digging a mountain! You just have to put your hand towards the neck, towards the shoulder, and press with the right amount of force. Are you feeling better?"
"I'm feeling better!"
Aarav said that, but his attention was on Bella's hands. Her slender fingers and soft hands... How could a boy's hands be like this? Moreover, why did he feel a strange feeling when he was near her? Thinking this, Aarav started looking at both her hands, sometimes turning his neck this way and that. Bella, unaware of this, was giving him a good massage. Aarav picked up the champagne bottle lying on the table in front and started drinking to reduce this feeling. He had drunk a lot, and Bella was tired from giving the massage. She said to Aarav, who was coming towards her,
"Mr. Aarav, you should sleep now!"
Aarav: (Drunk) Who are you? And what are you doing here?
Bella: Champagne...!! He's gotten drunk just by drinking champagne! That's why he's talking like this! Sir, I am Advait! We came here together! I am staying with you!
Aarav: Oh...!! Then why don't I know? Go away from here! I want to sleep!
Bella: Oh no..!! What should I do now? Mr. Aarav, you can't sleep here! Go to the bed and sleep! Come on, I'll take you!
Aarav: (Crying) Pick me up! Pick me up!
Bella: Oh God, where did I get stuck? Why does everything happen to me?
Aarav: Pick me up...!! Pick me up..!!
With great difficulty, Bella held Aarav from one side, helped him stand, and started taking him towards the bed.
Meanwhile, Alia had returned home. Her father was sitting outside reading a newspaper.
"Senior Shekhawat, I'm back!!!" she shouted.
Sushant Ji: Lower your voice, you devil! I just managed to put your mother to sleep with great difficulty!
Alia: Why Senior Shekhawat? Is something wrong?
Sushant Ji: This is all Aarav's fault! He keeps bothering my wife! She was crying because of him!
Alia: Senior, he's not like what Mom thinks! Harsha is a real man! He's not with any man!
Sushant Ji: So, are you saying your brother... is "like that", not Harsha!
Alia: No, Senior. Junior is not like that either. He probably just hugged a boy to escape Mom's date meetings, and someone misunderstood, spreading the rumor that my brother is... G... is gay!
Sushant Ji: So, who will find out, huh! Whether your brother is like that or not?
Alia: Someone has to do it now, Senior! It's so late at night! How can anyone go so far?
Sushant Ji: What do you think about a brand new car?
Alia: It's a great idea! I'm leaving right now! Just don't forget my car, Dad!
Sushant Ji: When you want something, then I hear 'Dad' from your mouth, you devil!
Alia: It's a family problem! This habit won't go away so easily! I'm going!
Alia set off from there towards where Aarav had gone to the resort. Driving her car with loud music, singing along, she reached there in the morning. She was a VIP guest. After getting the master key to her brother's room from the hotel manager, she entered the room and then ran out screaming! She had seen Bella and Aarav sleeping on the same bed inside! My mistake... she had seen her brother sleeping with a boy! Aarav came out after her.
Aarav: Wh... what are you doing here, Alia?
Alia: I came to see you! But something else is happening here!
Alia: What has Senior Shekhawat promised to give this time?
Alia: A car....!!!! Ohhh... Junior, you're not doing the right thing! Mom is taking sleeping pills because of you, and you're here...? This means the rumor wasn't false!
Aarav: It's not what you think! That boy works in my company, and we had to share a room, that's all!
Alia: Okay, then I want to meet him!
As Alia said this while going inside, Aarav stopped her.
"No...! He'll feel uncomfortable! You can't go inside!"
"So you're saying you're using him to get rid of your date meetings? I knew it! If you want me to keep my mouth shut, you'll have to pay me!"
"What do you do with so much money?"
"Party, brother... Party!!! You won't understand the joy of partying! You're gradually becoming a Senior!"
"You potato child, you called me Senior!!"
Aarav said as he caught her, Alia said,
"I'm leaving and I'll tell Senior Shekhawat and Mom everything!"
"Okay, fine! You wanted to join my company, right? You can join!"
Alia's eyes lit up! She was so happy that she started jumping! "Yay... Now I'll also work in the company! I'll stay with Harsha!" Alia said all this in her mind and fell silent. The brother and sister came back to the room discussing this. The boy who Alia had seen a little while ago was not in the room! Where did he go? Thinking this, Aarav started looking for him in the room.
Bella had come out for breakfast. As she was sitting in the cafeteria ordering something to eat, Harsha came and sat next to her.
"Advait, what do you want to eat? I'll get it!"
Bella: Sir, there's no need for that! I'll get it!
Harsha: Did you sleep well?
Bella: Why are you asking that, sir? I slept well!
Harsha: Because yesterday I accidentally saw something I shouldn't have seen!
Bella: What are you...?
Alia said, moving towards Harsha,
"Harsha, I'm so happy to see you this morning! Good morning!!"
Aarav also came there with Alia. Seeing Bella sitting, he also sat next to her. When Harsha asked Bella,
"Advait, what do you want to eat?"
Alia spoke instead of Bella,
"Why will you get food for him? He's our employee! He should get it for us!"
Aarav: Advait, go get me something to eat!
Alia: Harsha, will you get something for me, please...!!
When Alia said that, Harsha couldn't refuse. After all, she was Aarav's sister! He and Bella left together to get dishes.
To be continued...
Now Harsh and Bela started choosing dishes. Bela picked a dish for Aarav and couldn't get anything for herself as she was carrying items in both her hands. She went and sat in front of Aarav. Placing the things he liked in front of him, she started looking at him. Aarav began to eat. Harsh had brought salad for Alia, so she started eating as well. Aarav watched Harsh and Bela choosing dishes together. As they talked and smiled, he felt a sting. Seeing Bela not eating anything, Harsh offered her his glass of juice.
"Adwait, you're not eating anything! Here, drink some juice!" Harsh said. And Aarav quickly took the offered glass of juice and drank it himself. When both looked at him in surprise, he said,
"Well... I was very thirsty! So I drank it!"
Harsh: Shall I get you another glass?
Bela: No, I'm not thirsty.
Alia: He's a boy! He can do his own work properly! Why are you treating him like a girl?
Hearing this, Aarav looked at Bela, who was smiling and looking around. Her behavior showed that she was hurt by the remark, and Aarav snapped back to reality upon hearing the word 'boy'. Was what he had just felt wrong? He got busy with his food again. Alia said again,
"Harsh, shall we go horseback riding?"
"Yes... but I'll only come if Aarav comes along!"
"Okay, let's go! But Adwait will also come along! I want to see if he fulfills his promise of 'I'll do anything'!"
Bela (to herself): Great... Bela gets into trouble just sitting around! What wrong have I done to anyone that I'm dragged into every mess! Now this horseback riding, which has nothing to do with me! But I have to do it now! You're taking revenge on me, God!
Bela said, looking upwards angrily.
Bela arrived for horseback riding with everyone. Aarav and Harsh were ready in their riding attire. Bela also came after changing. Harsh extended a helmet towards her.
"Although all horses are trained, you still have to wear this for your safety! And yes, these clothes suit you!"
Bela: This is my first horseback ride, I'm feeling nervous!
Harsh: There's no need to be scared, we are all together!
Aarav (angrily): Here are your gloves, wear them and come out!
Seeing Aarav upset, Bela quickly took the gloves. She went outside. When Harsh also came out, Alia called him.
"Harsh, look... this horse isn't letting me sit!"
Harsh moved towards her. He helped Alia to get on the horse.
Alia: By the way, Harsh, I almost forgot to tell you one thing! I will now work under you! Isn't that good news!
Harsh: Your brother gave you permission?
Alia: Yes! Now our office romance will begin! I'm very excited!
Harsh (to himself): I'll... [curse] this Aarav! Both brother and sister will be the death of me!
Harsh mentally cursed Aarav a lot. Then, after helping Alia to sit, he went to sit on his horse. Meanwhile, the trainer had seated Bela on the horse. She was very happy and kept stroking the horse so that it wouldn't throw her off. But when has the heroine ever not been in trouble! Bela's horse suddenly became uncontrollable and started shaking its body. The trainer had left, so Bela didn't know how to calm it down. Just then, Aarav arrived with his horse. Seeing Adwait in trouble, he started bringing his horse close to Adwait's horse and tried his best to grab the reins of Adwait's horse. The horse was running fast, and it was difficult to catch its reins. Still, with all his might, Aarav grabbed the horse's reins and began to tighten them rapidly. Due to the reins, Adwait's horse's speed slowed down, and the horse stopped. Bela was panting heavily. She thought her end had come, but her life returned to her as the horse stopped. Bela looked at Aarav, who was also breathing heavily. Harsh and Alia, who had just arrived, saw the whole scene. Both of them came towards them.
Harsh: Adwait, are you alright? Are you hurt?
Bela: Yes! I'm fine! Mr. Aarav saved me!
Aarav said as he dismounted his horse,
"Do you still want to go horseback riding?"
Bela said with a smile,
"I'm a strong person, sir! I don't get scared by such things!"
"Alright, then I'll teach you how horseback riding is done!"
In the blink of an eye, Aarav dismounted his horse and got on Bela's horse.
"To bond with the horse, it's most important to mold your body according to its body! And after that, feel its heartbeat. Then it will feel comfortable with you!"
Bela closed her eyes and began to feel.
"It's really happening, Mr. Aarav!"
Now that Bela had calmed down, Aarav asked,
"Did I do anything improper last night?"
Bela: Don't you remember anything?
Aarav: No! I only remember up to when I finished that bottle! What happened after that?
Bela: Nothing happened! After that, you went straight to sleep! You weren't even conscious after drinking a little! You shouldn't have drunk it!
Aarav: Yes, well, I drink very little, so...!! Did I really not do anything?
Bela: No!
A little later, Harsh and Aarav had a race, and they were both enjoying themselves immensely. Alia was standing near Adwait, looking at Harsh. Seeing both of them looking in their direction, Alia said,
"I heard you joined the company because of Harsh. What was so special about him?"
"There's a shining light in him that draws me to him! I want to be like him because he motivates me to find that light!"
Alia's face fell upon hearing this. Still, thinking Bela was a boy, she composed herself.
Harsh (approaching): What are you two talking about?
Alia: Adwait is saying you're his idol because he sees a light in you! But for me, you're like the sun, a storehouse of light!
Aarav (irritated): Stop this light and sun talk! It's time to go home, let's go!
Alia went to change, and since Bela was in male attire, she went with Harsh and Aarav. When the four met outside, Bela tried to get into Aarav's car, but before she could, Aarav scolded her.
"Where are you sitting? I'm going somewhere else!"
Bela stepped back. Just then, Harsh arrived and said,
"Adwait, come with us! We'll drop you!"
Aarav: There's no need for that! I'll drop him!
Harsh: But you just refused to let him sit...
Alia: Adwait, go and sit with Aarav bhai! We two have to go alone!
Bela: Okay! But how can two people be alone?
Alia pulled Harsh and forced him to leave. They got into another car. Meanwhile, Bela gestured to Aarav, asking if she could drive. Aarav quickly got into the driver's seat and said,
"I'll drive!"
Bela sat in the passenger seat, and their car set off for Nagpur.
Nisha was talking to everyone on her online channel.
"Hello friends... how are you all? I'm doing great! Today's topic is... jobs! Has anyone lied to get a job? So send me your recorded incidents, and we'll talk a lot about them! So, see you in the next session! Until then, follow my channel and send me any such incidents! Be healthy, bye!"
Nisha finished her session and called out to Bela.
"Bela... Bela, where are you?"
Bela came out and looked at Nisha. Seeing her tense face, Nisha came to her and started dancing.
"I miss you!
I miss you!
Missing you,
Leaving you, my life is fading away!"
Nisha's strange dance brought a smile to Bela's face.
"Why do you do this?" Bela asked her. Nisha said,
"Why do you make such a serious face? It looks like someone has died!"
Bela: Why is it so difficult to understand boys?
Nisha: Meaning?
Bela: First, Aarav acts like he doesn't care about me at all! But when Harsh sir comes to help, he suddenly agrees to things he had refused!
Nisha: Because he thinks you're a boy! Look, you went to get medicine for him, gave him a massage! Then you obey his every command! He probably likes you... for your good deeds... but then, thinking you're a boy, he maintains distance!
Bela: I don't understand anything! We all have to wear girls' dresses to office tomorrow! It's our punishment!
Nisha: Don't worry about that! Tomorrow, everyone will be stunned by your beauty!
Bela: What if someone finds out the truth... that I'm actually a girl... then I'm in trouble!
Nisha: You worry too much, dear! Nobody will find out!
Nisha called her into the dressing room and made her try on all sorts of dresses. Just then, Nisha said,
"Bela, did Suraj say anything?"
Bela: Yes, he took a photo of me and Aarav sir while I was trying to convince him, and he blackmailed me to break up with you!
Nisha: Breakup...?
Bela: And yes, he said he'll delete the photo only when he knows you're no longer with me!
Nisha (getting up): How dare he! What does he think of himself? I'll talk to him right now!
Bela: No, Nisha, he's not wrong! He just cares about you! And he wants to keep you safe!
Nisha: I can't believe this... that someone is blackmailing over my breakup now!
Bela: Why are you worrying? He still doesn't suspect me! By the way, now tell me, what should I wear?
Nisha picked out a beautiful white dress for her, but along with it, she handed her a veil, like those used in olden times to cover the face.
"This will do the job, my queen!" Nisha said happily.
Bela: Just hope no one recognizes me tomorrow!
The next day, all the boys came dressed like girls, and the receptionist was taking their photos with some of her friends. Aarav and Harsh stood watching all this. When the boys became restless, they requested Aarav.
"Sir, we can't work in these clothes! Please let us change!"
Aarav: Your punishment won't end until the girls agree! So finish this work quickly and get to it!
Pooja: Sir, there's one boy missing! Where is he?
Aarav: Who hasn't come?
Naitik: Sir, Adwait hasn't come!
Just then, Adwait made an entry, and everyone stared at him!
To be continued!
Bela entered in a white dress. Everyone kept looking at her. Even Pooja, along with the other girls, were staring at her. Harsha and Aarav couldn't take their eyes off her long hair. Then Pratik said,
"If we hadn't known beforehand that this was a boy... I would have mistaken you for a girl and proposed right now!"
Aarav overheard this and got angry. He said,
"Everyone's punishment is over! Go get back to work!"
Pooja: But sir, Advait just arrived?
Aarav: I said, the punishment is over! Advait, come to my cabin!
Everyone dispersed. Harsha also couldn't understand why Aarav was reacting this way to Advait's arrival when the atmosphere had been so playful just moments ago. Seeing this, Harsha also headed towards his cabin. Aarav was sitting in his cabin. As soon as Bela stepped inside, the anklets on her hands made a jingling sound. Aarav got up and walked towards her.
"Are you enjoying this costume so much? It doesn't look like you've been punished?"
"Mr. Aarav, you were the one who gave this punishment! I'm just following your orders!"
"What is this you're wearing? Take it off... it's covering your face!"
"But I don't have any problem, Mr. Aarav! Don't worry... I'll remove it!"
"Didn't you hear me? It doesn't look good! Take it off... one minute, I'll take it off myself!"
Saying this, Aarav approached Bela, but she tried to run away, circling around his table. Aarav grabbed her hand and pushed her against the wall. Bela looked at him in surprise. Her heart was pounding from running, so they could clearly hear each other's breaths. Both were lost in each other's eyes when Aarav, coming to his senses, untied the string of her mask. After the mask came off, Aarav saw Bela's beautiful girlish face for the first time. As his gaze moved from her eyes to her red lips, his hand reached towards her lips. But Bela, regaining her composure in a second, created distance from Aarav. They both turned away. To escape this awkward situation, Aarav scolded her again.
"Quickly change out of these girl clothes... you look like a strange creature in them!"
Bela: I'm going, sir!
Aarav: And please remove these anklets! Where are they making noise from!
Bela: Yes sir, I'll remove them now!
Bela left, but Aarav held his head.
"Idiot... complete fool... you're getting worse day by day! He's a boy! A boy! And you... about him...? Before you convert, control yourself! Otherwise, the rumors you used as a shield will come true!"
As he was saying this, Aarav even slapped himself. Now, whenever he saw Bela, he would take another route to avoid her. If she was downstairs, he would go upstairs. If she came inside, he would go outside. Bela couldn't understand Aarav's avoidance. When she came out after office hours to talk, Aarav quickly got into his car and left upon seeing her. Bela couldn't talk to him from just a few steps away. The next day, Nisha went to meet Suraj at a cafe. Suraj was waiting for her. Nisha sat opposite Suraj, looking at him angrily.
Suraj: You've been glaring at me since then? At least tell me what the matter is?
Nisha: You told my boyfriend to break up with me? Why? What's your problem with my personal life?
Suraj: I don't have any problem! It's just that that boy isn't good!
Nisha: How do you know he's not good? Still, I broke up with him! Are you happy now?
Suraj: You're not understanding, Nisha... boys aren't good! They just take advantage!
Nisha: You're saying this, you who is a boy yourself!
Meanwhile, Bela was working on her computer. Suddenly, she started feeling stomach pain and realized it was her periods. She quickly started heading towards the bathroom. Once inside, she first called Nisha, who was currently arguing with Suraj. Nisha picked up when she saw Bela's call.
Nisha: Yes Bela, speak!
Bela: I need your help! I'm in the office right now, and you understand, right?
Nisha: Oh God! I understand! I'll be there in ten minutes!
Nisha quickly drank some water and, saying goodbye to Suraj, started to leave. Suraj stopped her.
"You haven't finished your breakfast yet!"
"It's an emergency! I have to go! You come leisurely, okay!"
Saying this, Nisha ran off, but Suraj was stunned by her strange behavior. Nisha reached the office by taxi, and as soon as she came upstairs, she saw Aarav coming towards her. She went towards the stairs and hid. She saw Aarav standing right where he needed to turn towards the bathroom, so she quietly remained hidden there. Aarav had now gone inside the bathroom. He washed his hands and tidied his hair. Sensing someone's presence, Bela remained silent. Her stomach pain was also quite severe. Just then, Suraj appeared behind Aarav.
"Sir, your file is complete! You've been called to the meeting room!"
Aarav: Yes, I'm going right there... Thanks, Suraj!
Aarav left from there, and Suraj hung the packet he had hidden behind him on the door where Bela was.
"Your packet is on the door! Take it!"
Saying this, Suraj left from there, and Bela took the packet.
To be continued!
She took the packet and changed. Then she came out. A little later, Suraj, Bela and Nisha were sitting in a cafe outside the company. All three were silent. Bela looked at Suraj and said, "Please, don't say anything to Aarav. Otherwise, I'll lose my job. For which I've done all this."
Suraj looked at both of them and said, "So, you did all this drama... for a job? You both know Aarav doesn't like lies."
"I know. But there was no other way. How difficult it is for a girl to get a job here... who knows this better than you."
"And Bela is not at fault. I told her to do all this because she wanted to work with Aarav."
"Now what am I supposed to understand from this?"
"Oh, you dummy... Bela likes Aarav. Since college days. She chose this field for him. Can we two girls meet now... if you permit?"
"Now that it's a girl... I have no problem. You two can meet."
"Suraj, please delete that photo. You don't know, I've been thinking about him for two days."
"Yes. I'll do it now."
"One minute... what do you mean by 'girl'? If it were a boy, you wouldn't let me date him. Why are you interfering in my love life like Saturn? Whoever I date, whoever I love, it's my personal matter. Don't interfere next time."
"You will not date anyone without my permission. I won't let you. Do you even know what boys are like? No, right? Don't do anything... that will make me angry with you."
Bela: Silent...!!! You guys fight so much! Have you grown up... or are you still children? At least look around.
Suraj and Nisha looked around. All the people sitting in the cafe were looking at them. Both were standing and arguing. They slowly took their respective seats and sat down. Then everyone started laughing. Bela said, "I'm going. I have work. And please, don't fight."
Bela arrived at the office. Just then Aarav passed by. He was looking for her because she hadn't been at her desk for a long time. He looked at Bela's pale face and asked, "Where were you? And why do you look so ill?"
Bela: Sir, I have a stomach ache. I don't know if I ate something bad.
Aarav: Okay, let's go.
Bela: Where?
Aarav: Hospital. You need medicine.
Bela: No Mr. Aarav. I'm fine. I'll be fine if I just rest a bit.
Aarav: Then it's fine. Take a leave today. Come, I'll drop you home.
Bela: (to herself) Oh, you also have to be nice to me today, Aarav. Okay. I really need this leave.
Saying that, Bela picked up her bag and Aarav dropped her home. Nisha was already at home. Seeing a car stop in front of the house, she came out. As soon as Bela got out, Nisha hugged her. "Who is in the car, Queen Bela?"
"It's Aarav. He came to drop me home."
As soon as Nisha heard this, she started her act. "Oh baby, what happened to you? Why do you look so ill? What should I do now? I'll take you to the doctor."
Aarav got out of the car.
Nisha: (linking Bela's arm) Mr. Aarav, welcome... you recognized me. I came to the office.
Aarav: Yes, I know.
Nisha: Thank you for dropping my honey home. Come, I'll make you some hot coffee.
Aarav: That's not necessary. And you, Advait... rest well.
Aarav started his car and left, and the two girls went inside. "Why were you acting like that with him?" Bela asked after going inside and plopping herself on the couch.
Nisha: Didn't you see? As soon as I put my arm around you, his face changed. It seemed like... he didn't like me getting close to you. He looked like a wet rag.
Bela: (going to the bathroom) What else was Suraj saying?
Nisha: Nothing. He promised me he wouldn't tell your secret to anyone. In fact, he was saying if he had known earlier, he would have helped you.
Bela: He's very sensible. He didn't get angry at all that we lied. I wish Aarav reacts the same way when he finds out the truth. I get scared sometimes. When he finds out... I don't know what he'll do.
Nisha: Nothing will happen, trust me. You like him so much, that's why you're scared. As far as I understand him... he seems sensible to me.
Bela: I'm going to sleep.
Nisha: I'm coming too.
The two friends went to sleep talking. The next day, a new morning awaited both of them. Nisha had left the house by then, and Bela, after getting ready, was rushing towards the bus stop. She had to catch this bus at any cost, and she succeeded. Despite the crowd, she managed to get a spot on the bus. On the other hand, there was a commotion in the office because Alia was coming. Alia had already sent a lot of clothes to the office and four sturdy bodyguards, who were to keep an eye on everyone. She made an entrance via the lift. Along with Shekhar ji, Prateek, Naitik, and Sameer stood in a line with their hands behind their backs for a court-martial. Alia said as she approached them, "No matter which department I go to, if someone doesn't have fashion sense... they will not work in this company. And first of all, all your checkered shirts... yuck... how outdated are you all? You will change these clothes right now and wear what I have brought..."
As Alia finished speaking, her bodyguards shouted, "Take off your shirts!!!"
Along with everyone else, Alia also put her hand on her chest and got scared. Just then, Bela made her entry. Seeing Alia, she wished her good morning.
Shekhar ji: Advait, here... come here.
Bela: Okay. I was just going to get my checkered shirt... it was delivered today.
Alia: Everyone will wear the dresses I brought. Come, take these dresses and go change.
Bela stood in line like everyone else, watching what was going on. Just then Alia came up to her and said, "Here, you wear this. Come, I'll help you, Advait."
As Alia tried to unbutton Bela's shirt, she held her shirt with both hands and shook her head saying no, "No. I don't want to change. I am comfortable in such loose shirts."
Still, Alia insisted, and hearing the commotion, Aarav arrived. Bela thought to herself, "Aarav, please save me... from your sister."
Aarav: Alia, are you bothering my staff?
Alia: No brother, you see their clothes... how outdated they are.
Aarav: This is my gaming company, not a fashion show. And all of you... you all have nothing to do.
Everyone ran from there as if they had horns on their heads. Aarav headed towards his cabin. Alia also followed him angrily. "Brother...? I want the Director's post so that I can be near Harsh."
"No. I cannot give you any post other than the Manager's post. And you have to take that post."
"Brother, you are separating me from Harsh."
"Not at all. On the contrary, you will be with him in all the meetings of the same company."
With a displeased look, when she picked up Aarav's laptop to slam it in anger, Aarav said, "If anything happens to my laptop... forget about the meeting with Harsh."
Alia carefully placed the laptop gently on the table, and Aarav left laughing. Aarav came downstairs, and Alia followed him, grumbling.
On the other hand, Bela came to the cafeteria for coffee, and Harsh was already making coffee for himself there. Bela went up to him and said, "Harsh sir, I have put the team report on your desk."
Harsh said, "Okay, I'll look at it later. Did you come for coffee?"
Bela nodded yes, and Harsh said, "Wait, I'll get it."
And Harsh went to the vending machine to get coffee. Just then Aarav and Alia arrived there. Seeing Harsh and Bela talking, Aarav didn't know what happened, but Aarav took the coffee mug that was extended towards Bela and drank it.
Aarav: Thank you for the coffee, Harsh.
Bela was shocked and said, "Mr. Aarav," and fell silent. Harsh looked at Aarav and said, "You never come to the cafeteria?"
Aarav: So what? It's my company, I can come anywhere. And Advait, I haven't hired you to drink coffee, I've hired you to work. Come with me.
"Yes," Bela said and started following him. Aarav started showing her his company. "Here I've created a game zone for the company's people, so they can play and see the drawbacks of the game. To find and fix the flaws in the games, this was my idea."
Bela gave a thumbs up and said to Aarav, "Mr. Aarav, you are great. You've made a game zone in the company itself. It's a very good idea. That's why you are so successful today."
Aarav: Are you not flattering me, Bela?
Bela: I wouldn't dare lie in front of you. I said this from my heart. By the way, I've seen other zones too.
Aarav: Yes. That's also part of the gaming company. I wanted something different in games. But I haven't been able to start them yet. I will start them soon. Here, wear this.
Bela: This is used to play games, right? Can I ask you something? I can't drink coffee in the company... but I can play games. Isn't that strange! And below!
Aarav: We are not playing games... we are testing the games.
Bela: Oh, okay.
Aarav put the game box over her eyes. "After wearing this, you will only see what's inside the game. Are you okay?"
Bela nodded yes. Aarav also put the box over his eyes, and they both entered the game. It was a 3D game. As soon as someone attacked Bela... Aarav saved her. Aarav positioned himself behind her. Bela stood holding the corner of his shirt... like a small child. As soon as an attack came, Aarav would come in between and block it. This is how he started playing the game. Bela was also supporting him. She also started attacking other people. By attacking, she was saving Aarav. While she was busy with all this... Aarav disappeared from there. She got scared when she couldn't find him. "Mr. Aarav, where are you? Please come out." I can't see you.
Bela was searching for Aarav. Aarav saw her distressed and stood behind her. Bela looked at him, and she was reassured.
To be continued...
"That's enough for today. Let's go now!" Aarav said. Bela followed him into the office. The office was in chaos. Sameer and Prateek were fighting over their work. Prateek had asked Sameer to help him with his file. But Sameer was engrossed in his own work, which led to a disagreement between them. As soon as Bela entered, she rushed towards them.
"Sameer, don't worry! I'll do this work! You do yours!"
Prateek: "Thank you, Advait! Where were you until now?"
Aarav: "He was with me. You two don't understand that you're dividing your work among your colleagues, and that too with a new member! Someone who doesn't even know how to work properly yet!"
Prateek: "Sorry, sir!"
Bela: "It's okay, Mr. Aarav. My work is almost finished, so I'll help Sameer and Prateek. I enjoy helping them!"
Prateek: "Thanks, Advait! Thank you so much! What would we do without you?"
Aarav went upstairs towards his cabin. And Shekhar Ji said, "Are we all working late tonight?" Then Prateek replied, "Yes, sir! No one is going home today!"
Shekhar Ji: "But Advait has a day off tomorrow! Why is he here?"
Everyone looked at Bela in shock.
Bela: "Yes, I have a day off tomorrow! So what? I'll sleep a little longer tomorrow!"
Everyone looked at her and laughed. It was two in the morning by the time they finished working. Harsh had ordered late-night snacks for everyone. As soon as the delivery arrived, everyone pounced on it. Aarav was watching them from upstairs. He felt good that his company's employees were so passionate about their work. Harsh came and stood next to Aarav.
Harsh: "What are you looking at, Aarav?"
Aarav: "When we started the company, I never thought we would be able to bring in good employees... who would perform their work with such dedication! If we hadn't wanted this company to succeed back then, perhaps we wouldn't be seeing this much success today!"
Harsh: "You're right! Starting a company while still in college was no easy feat! We did everything ourselves, from the startup onwards!"
Aarav: "And in that, our friends supported us, who are ready to do anything for our company! Shekhar Ji has worked very hard, Harsh!"
Harsh: "I know! But I have a complaint against you!"
Aarav: "Now what have I done?"
Harsh: "You said you would make your sister a manager by giving her some excuse, so why is she still here?"
Aarav: "She's a favorite of the seniors. Whatever I say, she threatens to tell Dad, which drives me crazy! So what else could I do? But don't worry, I've handled her! She will do the manager's work!"
Harsh: "And I'll be the one to suffer!"
Seeing Harsh's expression, Aarav started laughing. Suddenly, Bela's gaze went upwards. Seeing Aarav, who always acted so authoritative, laughing heartily, a sweet smile appeared on her face.
The next day was Bela's day off. So she had come to her home in Nagpur for the weekend. Her parents would come to stay with her. Bela's mother never approved of her working on the computer. Therefore, she always heard taunts about it. Seeing her sleep late, her mother's lament had begun.
"Where are you? Look at your daughter! She came home at four in the morning and is still sleeping! Why don't you say anything to her?"
Mohan Ji: "Radha, why are you always after her? She gets two days off! Let her rest!"
Radha: "If I leave her to you, then that's the end of it! No problem, I'll wake her up myself!"
"Bela... Bela, wake up! The sun is high in the sky! How long will you sleep? And what is all this? When did you start dressing like boys? Come on, I need to buy you proper clothes!"
"Mom, I have clothes! And let me sleep a little longer, Mom!"
As she spoke, Bela fell asleep again. Her mother went towards the kitchen, muttering. She shouted from there, "Bela...?" Bela woke up with a start and went outside. She didn't want to face her mother's scolding first thing in the morning.
Bela was now wandering around the mall behind her mother. Her mother had done a lot of shopping, and all the bags were in Bela's hands.
Bela: "Hurry up! How slowly are you walking! I'm walking faster than you! That's why I say don't sit in front of that box all day! Your body is slowing down because of it! Computer-computer... your eyes have become small just by looking at that screen!"
Bela raised her hands and said, "I'm tired because of these bags, Mom!"
Radha Ji fell silent, as she was holding all the bags.
Bela: "You stay here, I'll get something to drink!"
Radha Ji: "Don't eat anything sweet! You'll gain weight!"
Bela: "Please be quiet, Mom! Mr. Sinha, can you ask them to be quiet with your voice just once? I'm coming!"
Saying this, Bela ran away from there. She headed towards the mall's café, and her eyes widened at the sight before her. Aarav was standing in the café, drinking coffee with Harsh. Bela made an ugly face. She found herself in a "falling from the sky and getting stuck in a date palm" situation. Seeing Aarav, she turned her face and started walking towards the exit. Aarav had also seen her. He remembered the girl from that day who had dropped her teddy bear chain and, moreover, had hit him hard on the nose! Remembering all this, Aarav said to Harsh, "She looks like the same one from behind! Today, I will teach her a lesson!" Aarav ran after her, and Harsh kept shouting, "Who will you teach a lesson to?" Harsh also started running after Aarav. Seeing Aarav coming after her, Bela started running faster and held the bags in front of her face. As she boarded the elevator, Aarav also boarded the elevator. The Tom and Jerry chase was on between them. When Bela took the descending elevator, Aarav also took the descending elevator behind her and started running after her. Bela was tired from running. Where could she hide in the mall now? Moreover, her mother was waiting for her. She slapped her forehead. "God, why are you trying to kill me? Just make me disappear from here!" Bela closed her eyes and then opened them. Seeing that she hadn't disappeared, her face became tearful!
To be continued!
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Ascending the stairs, he looked for the girl, but she had vanished. He glanced towards the employees, but she wasn't there either. Seeing Shekhar Ji working, Aarav went over to him.
"Did Advait come here, Shekhar Ji?"
When Aarav asked, Shekhar Ji replied, "No, he hasn't been here for a long time."
Aarav then headed towards Harsh's cabin. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Advait in Harsh's chair, working on a laptop. Harsh was standing beside him. Both looked at Aarav in surprise.
"Aarav, you here?"
Aarav: Advait, when did you come here?
Advait: Mr. Aarav, I've been working here for two hours. What happened? Is there a problem?
Aarav: Harsh, is he telling the truth?
Harsh: Yes! It's just that... I needed his help, so I called him here.
Aarav closed the door he had opened and returned to his cabin.
"I wasn't mistaken! That girl did come to the office! And I've only ever seen her from behind, so I know it's the girl with the bear keychain! Enough of this hide-and-seek, I will bring you out in the open now!"
Bela quietly slid her bag under the table with her foot. As soon as Aarav left, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.
"Harsh Sir, you saved me again today! But I don't feel good about lying to Mr. Aarav like this."
Harsh: Well, I don't feel good about it either! But what can we do! He'll be very angry if he finds out!
Radha Ji stood at the bus stop, waiting for the bus. But the bus hadn't arrived yet, so she reached into her bag to get her phone. Instead of her phone, her hand touched Bela's ID card. Bela's photo was not on it. And it wasn't an ordinary ID card. It also had coding on it. It was computer-generated and understood only the language of machines. Looking at the ID, Radha Ji said, "Well, I forgot to give her what I came for!" She returned from the bus stop to Bela's office. Upon arriving at the office, she went to the receptionist and mentioned needing to go to the programming department. Pooja began to question her.
Pooja: Ma'am, whom do you need to meet?
Radha Ji: My daughter works in the programming department. Her name is Bela Panwar.
Pooja: Look, Ma'am! You must be mistaken. There is no girl named Bela Panwar working here, especially not in the programming department. Girls are not allowed entry there!
Radha Ji: How can that be? I just spoke to her! She went upstairs with her lunchbox! I came to return her ID card! Just check your machine!
Pooja inserted the ID card into the machine, and the employee's information appeared. It read- Advait Panwar and Gender: Male! Seeing this, Radha Ji was stunned! Radha Ji was deeply shocked! She came outside and quickly called Bela. Bela was working at her desk. Seeing her mother's call, she pulled her hair. "Mom will kill me today," she said, picking up the phone.
Radha Ji: Bela, come home right now! I need to talk to you about something very important!
Bela: I'm coming, Mom!
Bela changed again and set off on foot. From behind the glass wall, Aarav watched Bela again. He tightened his grip on the bear keychain in his hand. When Bela reached home, both her mother and father were sitting at the dining table, waiting for her. Bela looked at her father, signaling what had happened. He fell silent and shook his head no. Seeing Bela, her mother began. She took Bela's ID card out of her bag and placed it on the table.
"Bela, look, I learned a new trick today! Scanning a QR code with my mobile! And when I did that with this ID card, you know what happened? All the employee's information appeared on my mobile!"
Bela's hands and feet turned cold upon hearing all this.
"Look, the boy shown here looks exactly like you! What's more, he's working in your company as a boy! I don't remember having a son like you! I only had one daughter! Do you know anything about this?"
"Mom, there must be some error in the computer, that's why all the information with my name is showing incorrectly! It's nothing like you're thinking!"
"Alright, then show me what's in your bag?" saying this, Radha Ji started pulling Bela's bag. Bela called out to her father, "Dad, please help me!" Bela's father, Mohan Ji, held Radha Ji from behind. Now Bela was on one side and Radha Ji on the other, holding the bag! Both started pulling. Radha Ji was saying, "Hey, why are you pulling me? Pull the bag! She's hidden something in this bag!" Bela shook her head no to her father. In this tug-of-war, Bela's bag's zipper broke, and all its contents fell out. Bela's wig lay on the ground, mocking her. She had made such a face. Mohan Ji sat on a chair, resting his head in his hands. When Radha Ji also came and sat beside him, she started massaging his hands.
Radha Ji: You lied to us! If I hadn't gone to your company today, you would never have told us anything!
Bela: Mom, it was my compulsion to go there as a boy! I had to lie to get a job!
Radha Ji: After getting the job, you could have told everyone the truth! But you didn't!
Bela: Everyone there thinks I'm a boy now! If I told them I was a girl, they would think I was lying!
Radha Ji: They'll still think that! It's not the only company in Nagpur! You will resign from there! Understood!
Bela: Mom, but I like working there! I don't want to leave that job!
Radha Ji: I don't know anything about that! Call them now and resign! Will you say something or not?
Mohan Ji: Yes, resign! But everyone must have gone home by now! Why not tell them tomorrow!
Radha Ji: Whose side are you on? You want to spoil her further! Today she lied! Tomorrow it will be worse, are you waiting for that!
Mohan Ji: Bela, call now! And say I'm resigning!
Bela: Dad!
Radha Ji: If you don't make the call, I will! Tell me, what's your phone's password?
Bela became angry hearing this and ran to her room. She locked the door. Radha Ji turned to Mohan Ji and said, "Tell me her password!"
Mohan Ji: Do you think I would know the password!
Radha Ji: You are useless! Bela, listen, if you don't go and resign tomorrow, I will go to your office. And I will reveal your entire truth, then they will fire you themselves!
Mohan Ji: Is it necessary to treat her so badly!
Radha Ji: She should have thought about lying to us before! Let's go eat!
Both went to the table to eat. Bela stood near the door inside. "Oh God, what do I do now? All the hard work I put into that game will go to waste! No, I can't let that happen! I have to convince Mom!"
Mohan Ji started taking food onto a plate. Radha Ji was looking at him. "What are you doing? Eat your food!"
Mohan Ji: But she must be hungry too! You want to keep her hungry!
Radha Ji: You are spoiling her! Because of you, she is now going around changing her gender! Tomorrow she will do something else! Are we nothing to her? What respect does she have for us in her eyes?
Mohan Ji: She is not a small child, Radha! She has grown up! She understands good and bad now! We shouldn't interfere in her life! This is her life! She knows what she has to do!
Radha Ji: So, as a mother, do I have no right over her life? Can I not even ask her anything!
Mohan Ji: That's why I'm saying! You talk to her calmly! She really wants to talk to you! I'm saying the truth, aren't I, Bela?
Bela: From inside the room, yes Dad! I want to talk to Mom! But she's not listening to me!
Mohan Ji: Come, Bela, talk to your mother!
Bela opened the door and came out. She came to her mother and said, "Mom, I will resign tomorrow."
"See, didn't I say our Bela is sensible!"
"Mom, did it hurt you badly? Please forgive me! I will do as you say!"
"I want you to resign tomorrow!"
Bela: Mom, this is my first job! I have made a very good game, but it is still incomplete! Please let me finish it! Then I will resign from there!
Radha Ji: You've come to trap me with your words, haven't you!
Bela: No, Mom! Do you want me to leave my work half-done? Just give me one week! As soon as that game is finished, I will leave that job!
Mohan Ji: The child is saying so much, so agree with her, Radha!
Radha Ji: Alright, just one week! Let's eat!
Everyone started eating, and Bela breathed a sigh of relief. The next day, Bela came to the office and started working on the game. When she had some time, she would start writing about how to convince her mother. Seeing her lost in thought, Shekhar Ji and Naitik came and stood beside her. Naitik began to say, "What happened, Advait? You seem lost. If you have any problem, tell us! We will try to solve it!"
Bela: The problem is, if your parents are against one of your decisions, what should you do to convince them?
Shekhar Ji: I had a feeling there was some problem! Your parents are not accepting your girlfriend, are they?
Bela: No!
Shekhar Ji: My mother also didn't agree to marry my wife. So, I explained to her a lot that this is not how you do things. She is my love!
Bela: Then?
Shekhar Ji: After that, she agreed with great difficulty. And now we are both together!
Bela was writing everything down. Then Naitik said, "Convince your parents! If they don't agree, convince your grandparents! If they also don't agree, then it will be confirmed that you were abducted!" Bela glared at Naitik, and Sameer and Pratik standing beside him slapped him. Is this a solution? Bela now looked at her laptop screen. "Oh, someone tell me what solution I should adopt?"
When Aarav stepped there, everyone had rushed back to their seats. Aarav turned her seat. Bringing his face close to Bela's, Aarav asked, "What solution do you need?" Bela kept looking at him.
To be continued!
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