Chapter 2 Dinner

Raj pov

‌ After talking to Simmi I thought of finalizing my deal with the broker, so I left my office. Moreover, it was time to leave. I went straight to the broker's house. The door opened and the broker was standing there

" Good evening, sir. Please come in." He left the side of the door for me to enter.

"Good evening Aakash I was passing by and thought of dropping in, to know about the apartment we had selected. Did you talk to the owner"

"Yes, I did, and they will let us know in a day or two." Currently, we were sitting in the living room and chatting.

" Ok but please make it fast as I want my family to come and stay with me. Let me know about their decision. I wish to finish the deal as soon as possible. I will take leave by then." I stood up to leave the place.

" Bye, sir." Aakash bids bye to Raj and starts thinking about how to persuade the owner and buy the apartment for Raj.

Sujata has proved herself as a great and efficient secretary. Not only is she beautiful but also smart. A perfect combination of beauty and brains, whenever I see her I feel very happy. I think I have started liking her. With these thoughts, I drifted to sleep.

The following morning in my office, I was reading some documents when a knock on the door attracted my attention.

"Come in." I looked expectedly towards the door. I was expecting my coffee.

"Good morning, sir". The sweet voice was like a melody in my ears. Instead of replying, I kept on staring at her.

" Sir, sir! What happened? " Sujata spoke a little loudly.

"Nothing; do you need something?" Raj asked looking here and there was an attempt to avert his gaze.

" Yes sir. I have brought your coffee and I forgot to give you these files that require your signature ." Sujata kept some files on my table. When she bent to keep the files, her shirt slipped down a little and a part of her cleavage was visible which was inviting. To divert myself from those perverted thoughts, I lifted my head and came face to face with Sujata. Our heads were only a few inches apart. Her parted full pink lips were so near that if I turned my head, I would kiss her. I mentally smacked myself for behaving like a pervert. A snap of fingers wafted me from my thoughts.

"I'm sorry for zoning. What were you saying?"

"Your coffee is getting cold. Should I make another cup?"

That would be so thoughtful of you. Keep those files and I will sign them." I gestured for her to leave, or else I would do something I would regret.

"Sir these are urgent so please sign them as I have to give them to the finance department," Sujata informed me of the urgency of bringing the files. After keeping them, she went to get my coffee. By the time she returned, I had signed the files.

"What took you so long?"

" Sir, the machine was not free." I thought of engaging her in a chat in an attempt to keep her in my office. Had I been my earlier self then I would have taken her then and there. An idea strikes me.

"Sujata, are you free tonight? Can you come for dinner with me? " I asked her casually.

"m.......me sir I am your secretary, and you are my boss" Sujata stuttered hearing his invitation.

" Only in this office after the office, I have a personal life." Not giving up, I tried to persuade her.

"Ok, sir." With a reluctant sigh, she gave her consent.

"Just text me your address. I will pick you up at 7:00 pm sharp." I did not want to leave any opportunity to spend time with her.

"I will be ready" Sujata left my office after picking up the files. My heart was doing some salt. Time was dragging. I wish evening would arrive a little early so that I could be with my sweetheart. I smiled at the endearment had given her. To spend alone time with her I give the driver off and go pick up Sujata.

The location was not so good, the streets are very narrow and full of garbage. Seeing the pathetic condition of the area I am feeling nauseated. Finally, her place came into view, I rang the bell, and the door was opened by Sujata.

"Good evening, are you ready? you are looking beautiful.''

I was awestruck by her beauty. She was dressed in a simple white top and jeans and wore minimal make-up, yet she was looking ravishingly beautiful.

" Good evening, sir thank you. You are not looking bad." Her cheeks tinted. To give a casual vibe I dressed in a blue button-down shirt paired with black denim. Deliberately I had left the top buttons open giving a view of the muscular chest. Sujata was unable to take her eyes off the delicious view in front of her.

"Please come." I broke the silence that prevailed. I kept his hand on the small of her back which she did not resist.

I opened the door of the passenger side and made her comfortable and then sat in the driver's seat. We drove to a fancy five-star restaurant. I went to the reception. The hostess took us to our reserved table. The server gave us the menu.

" Would you like to drink something?"

" I would like to have a virgin mojito. If you don't mind, please place my order too. I'm a vegetarian." With a hesitation Sujata told me. Everything is so costly. It is better if Raj sir decides the menu. I don't want to look like a person who is taking advantage of his generosity. A wave of hand brought me out of my trance.

" Were you saying something?" She asked me bewildered. I chuckled at her innocence. She glared at me and made a pout. She is testing my patience. I'm already on edge and if she would keep on behaving like this then it would not end well . To divert my mind, I started narrating the order.

" I will have a coke . Tandoori platter can accompany it . Then in the main course we can have hakka noodles , manchurian and fried rice. Hmm do you want to order anything else?"

" No sir. This is enough." I called the server and placed the order.

" If you keep on calling me sir then we can have this dinner in the office."

" Why sir . What happened?" She looked lost.

" Come on , this is not my office . Call me Raj. "

" I will try si oops Raj." Both of us laughed. Something caught my attention, in fact someone. She was the last person I wanted to meet, but I guess luck was not on my side and she spotted me, and she was coming towards me.

" Hello Raj. Long time no see. " She kept her hand on my shoulder and kissed me on my cheeks. I was hundred percent sure her lipstick would have stained my cheek.

" Oh, come on darling I know you miss me." She was reeking of alcohol and was tipsy.

" Can't you see I don't want to talk to you . Now would you mind leaving us." It was then she realized , I have a company.

" Hello. " She turned , facing me." Is she your new fling?" Before I could speak, she laughed."

" Darling, if you were missing me so much , you could have called me. Why entertain low class girls like her." Hearing her words, I was enraged but before I could say or do anything, there was a splash and everyone was stunned.