Destiny or Coincidence?

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When the car came to a halt, I lifted my head from the notepad to see that we have reached our destination. Thank god that I have finished my work on time. Now I can gladly show him that I am capable of doing it.

Slowly everyone got down from the car, so even I too got down taking my bag and file with me.

In front of me is a building which is half constructed but I can definitely say that once it is fully constructed it will be an eye-catcher to many of them due to its theme of the beach.

This is a five-star hotel with a theme of the beach inside where people can come looking for a stress free to enjoy here. Even, they want to make a pool which looks like a beach in the middle. It's quite a task if you ask me and I'm curious to know how they are going to make it look like that.

We all entered inside walking behind Abhilash. There are bricks, cement, wooden doors and even glasses placed here and there in the middle of the way. Looks like the construction work is going on inside with partition.

All of them were walking carefully looking below because there are many glasses and bricks here and there on the floor.

Abhilash started explaining about the architecture to the other three members while we stood there listening to him intently.

He is very intelligent, work dedicated and strict when it comes to his work. Even if i am hating him at present, I still cannot disagree that he is a hard worker. Handling this big project is not that easy with a team of just 8 members and in addition to that training process. I appreciate his hard work and dedication.

If I am true to myself, then one day I want to see myself in his position. He is very inspiring to the juniors with his patience, way of explaining and knowledge. He has a passion for this job.

"Is that clear?" he asked looking at the three of them with a serious face.

They all nodded at him and they went to look inside, may be they are going to look at the work they are going to do. When they have gone to the other side he turned towards us and his eyes immediately landed on me which made me self conscious.

"Athira I hope you have completed the work which I have given you?" he asked looking directly at me with the same serious face. But I am grateful that he didn't shout at me as he did previously in the office.

I nodded my head in acceptance and handed him the notepad in which I have noted the key points about this project.

He took the notepad and started reading it while I shifted my weight from one foot to another due to nervousness. I hope that I have covered all the points and didn't do any mistakes.

"So, can you explain what you have learned from this project," he asked still looking into the notepad.

I nodded my head and explained everything which I have gathered from today morning looking in Rohan's direction because no way in hell that I am going to face Omisha.

After completing I turned my head towards his direction to see him already looking at me with an expression of pride in his eyes. I blushed, knowing that it's indicated towards me but quickly composed myself so that anyone cannot see it.

He nodded his head "Good, come on everyone. Will show you how we are going to design now" he said turning to the left side while we all followed him.

After he explained we all were looking here and there to get a grasp on our project when my mobile phone started ringing. I excused myself from them and went out to answer the call.

Looking at the caller ID made me smile. "Hey Dad, how are you?" I asked immediately after lifting the call with a smile on my face.

"Hey dear, I'm good and fit as always. How about you?" He asked laughing on the other side which made me laugh too because of his usual words.

"I'm good too dad, hey listen, papa, I'm at the construction site now. Can I call you later?" I asked looking at my hands and waiting for his reply.

"Oh sorry, beta. You can call me once you reach the home" he said in an apologetic way.

"No dad, it's fine. Will call you later then. Bye, love you" I said to which he replied saying me too.

Smiling I disconnected the call and went back towards everyone. But what I didn't see is that Abhilash was watching my every move from the corner of his eye and even Omisha is observing him doing that. I can see that she is seething with anger due to his attention towards me.

God, what do I do now? Why the hell Abhilash is watching me like that?

Rohan shouted for me to come to his side. But for that, I need to cross Omisha and Abhilash in the middle who are beside each other in front of me at a distance of 10 feet away.

I released a breath of sign and started walking towards Rohan's direction without glancing at either of them. But that is the mistake I have done because suddenly Omisha pushed me with her shoulder which made me slip my foot and I fell down crashing the glass in the process.

The glass pieces sliced through my leggings and cut my skin at the knees making me whimper with the pain because due to the force I kept my left hand down which has also cut palm.

Tears started falling from my eyes since I'm unable to control the pain and even I'm unable to stand since there are glass pieces attached to my knee making it harder to get up from my position.

Abhilash came to my side within a second and kneeled in front of me with a look of concern and sadness in his eyes.

"Hey hey hey, look at me, everything is going to be ok. Just breathe ok" he explained trying to calm my sobs so that he can remove the glass pieces from my knee.

By now everyone came and stood around us to look at me but I am unable to see all of them. My main concern is my pain now.

Slowly he started removing the glass piece from my knee which made a whole new level of pain to consume my body and I shouted catching hold of his shirt with both my hands making a tight fist.

He blew air on my knee which made me somewhat relaxing. But still, it's unbearable. At last, he removed the pieces from my knees and started to take me in his arms but I refused him from doing by shaking my head and trying to get up.

I don't want anyone to think differently about us and especially his girlfriend who is standing behind him with an expression of anger.

He got frustrated and run his hands in his hair before looking back at me with anger and hurt in his eyes.

"Just shut up and let me carry you Athira. You are in no position to stand and walk by yourself. And I don't want to argue with you when you are bleeding like this. We need to aid you immediately from getting infected. So stop being stubborn and let me help you. I am not going to leave you like this if you think I will listen to you" he said with a tone of finality without leaving any room for discussion. So I just shut my mouth from arguing because I know it's in vain to argue with him when he is like that.

He braced me in his arms and started carrying me towards the direction of his car. I just clutched his shirt with my right hand around his neck while my left hand stayed limp on my lap.

"Rohan, call Mohan and ask him to send another car for you guys. I'm taking my car with me. And please drop Omisha on the way to your home" he commanded without even turning back looking onto my eyes and Rohan shouted yes in reply.

My heart started beating faster against my chest because of our closeness. The same chocolate brown eyes which captured my heart from the day one started pulling me to the depth of those orbs making me forget everything around us only to concentrate on those beautiful and mesmerising orbs. I don't know what is so special about his eyes that every time he looks at me it captivates my heart and my soul dragging me towards his side. There is an invisible pull in between us which drags me towards him with those intense eyes.

He placed me on the passenger seat delicately without making me feel any pain and closed the door walking towards the driver side and got inside by closing the door of his. He started the engine of the car and we went out of the construction site towards the direction of the office road.

I didn't make any sound and started looking outside from the window while he drove the car in silence. There is this tension between us but no one wants to put an end to it.

After what felt like an hour we came to the office and I started opening the door when he stopped with his voice.

"Where do you think you are going?" He asked with a monotone looking at me.

Confused I said, "To go and catch a cab to my home" looking towards him with an expression of genuine confusion.

"No need. I will drop you" he commanded closing the conversation. Sighing I closed the door and sat inside inspecting at my bruised hand.

"Is it paining?" he asked looking at me with a slight expression of concern. I can see that he has masked his feelings again not showing them to me.

I nodded my head without saying anything.

Some guy came from the entrance of the office and handed the first-aid kit to Abhilash and left the way he came.

So that is why he stopped in front of the office. To take the first-aid kit? That too for me? I don't know what to think about this but my idiot heart started fluttering listening to this information.

He turned towards my side and gently took hold of my left hand looking into my eyes and started inspecting it carefully before wetting the cotton with dettol liquid and wiping the dried blood.

I hissed when the cotton made contact with my injury to which he immediately started blowing the air on my injury to make me relax.

I looked at him to see the creases formed on his forehead due to his concentration but still, he looked so handsome with the light beard on his face making him look dashing and hot. I found myself checking him out when he started applying the ointment on my palm and covered it with the cloth tying them carefully.

He is being very gentle and careful that made my heart flutter with an unknown emotion for the first time. After completing it he placed my hand on my lap and made me fall back on my seat when he took hold of my right injured leg to clean it.

He started to cut my leggings with the scissors when immediately I have stopped him from doing it.

"What are you doing?" I asked worriedly not knowing what's going on.

"I need to cut your leggings to clean your injury Athira" he explained with a patient tone like he is telling to a small child.

"But why? You can do it like this right. Anyway, the glass has already cut through my leggings." I rushed my words panicking and looking at him with pleading eyes. How can I let him cut my leggings in front of him? I'm so shy to be like that in front of him.

"Athira," he said my name with such a soft tone by placing his right hand on my cheek rubbing it delicately with his thumb finger, he continued, "Trust me. I won't take advantage of you. Just let me clean your injury please" he requested with his eyes showing concern for me.

At that moment I have realised that he cares a lot for me than I thought. It's not the only attraction between us but something more and pure. I nodded my head in acceptance looking into his eyes showing him that I trust him.

I even realised that in fact I really trust him with my heart. This new discovery made me feel shocked and at the same time content with peacefulness. 

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Hello everyone, Sorry for the delay. I was on vacation. So i was unable to upload the chapter. Here is your new chapter. Let me know your thoughts about this chapter and please dont forget to vote, comment and share it if you like.

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