I am really sorry for everything I said yesterday

Dhruv

That's the note he left beside the flowers.

He wasn't in the room when I woke and when I came down for breakfast Mrs. Miller informed me that he left early for his work as usual but something that's very odd was this apology note from him.

I have known him enough to tell he is a person who doesn't apologise but today it's completely opposite. Strange! Anyway, I am glad he did.

I picked the flowers from the table, he literally got my favourite flowers aww! He is such a sweetheart. My cheeks have turned red by now and a broad smile crept on my face.

I stiffened when I heard footsteps, I immediately folded the note and tucked away in my pocket

"Morning bhabhi!" Khyati said while hugging me "Morning!" I greeted her back

Both of us sat down to eat our breakfast, mrs. Miller served our breakfast. I was hungry as soon as breakfast was served I started to eat.

"How's everything at college, Khyati?" I asked

"Great! I am made few friends, they so good and finally we got a break from the heretic lectures, it's a short vacation for the freshers'' she replied with lost of excitement and happiness

"I am glad you are having fun at college" I said with a smile

The conversation continued about the random stuff, after getting done with my breakfast and bidding khyati bye I left for work.

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I was checking a patient's file when my phone rang, without seeing the caller id I picked it up and kept it near my ear balancing it with my shoulder

"Hello" I spoke immediately after accepting the call

"Hey!" I hear a familiar voice speaking. I immediately stopped checking the file and held the phone properly

"I am sorry" he said after a pause "last night I was not in the right mood. Everything is very messy at work, I was so irritated by it and I took it on you. I am sorry"

"You don't have to apologise, I shouldn't have disturbed when you were working" I said feeling a little guilty maybe I shouldn't interfere with his work. I thought everything between us was normal but I guess it's still the same.

"No it wasn't your fault. I went overboard" he said

"Let's just forget that" I said not wishing to drag the matter

"Did you have your lunch?" He asked

"No, I was occupied with some work" I replied "what about you?"

"Even I didn't have my lunch, there was an important meeting and later I didn't find time" he replied "If you don't mind shall we have our lunch together"

Lunch? Together?

"Y-yes... I mean yeah I don't mind" I stammered

"Great! I will pick you up then" he said

"Okay, see you" I said before hanging up the call

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It was a luxury restaurant with a perfect sea view.

Dhruv was sitting opposite to me while his whole attention was on his phone. This man should have married his phone instead.

The view outside the window was so beautiful we could see the ships sailing and chaotic traffic on marine drive

"The view is beautiful isn't it?" I asked diverting my attention to him

"Indeed" he agreed while placing his phone on the table. He didn't even look outside the window and he just replied

"You haven't looked at the view from the moment we came" I said

"I come here often I know this view by heart" he remarked

"Its the most stupid thing I have ever heard" I scoffed

"What's the stupid thing you have heard?" He asked with a frown

"You can't know the view by heart" I replied "There is something that is constantly changing like the clouds, lights... Ships that are sailing...the traffic. Is it the same as when you came here earlier?"

He glanced out of the window once again before speaking "You're right, there is one major change"

I raised my eyes in confusion as I didn't understand what he actually meant. "What?" I blunted

"I usually come here for business meetings but this time it's not a meeting. It's different." he said with a smirk

Does he mean this is a date? No, of course not. It's different, What does that mean now? For once can't he be clear.

"You are so dumb aren't you?" He mocked my confused state

"Are you seriously calling me dumb?" I asked

"No absolutely not, I am just stating how naive you are" he replied

"Why do you mean huh?" I asked slightly getting annoyed

"Nothing" he said

"For god sake speak clearly" I snapped angrily

"Why are you getting mad?" He asked

"Because you are not saying anything clearly"

"What do you want me to say?"

"Ugh you are impossible dhruv" I muttered and he chuckled at that

"Let's order our food I am starving" I suggested

We ordered our lunch and both of us ate silently.

"The food was tasty" I said after both of us ate our lunch. "thank you"

"For?" He asked

"For the lunch" I replied

"You don't have to thank me, I absolutely enjoyed having lunch with you" he said with a broad smile "I think we need to have our lunch together regularly"

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Things have changed since that day. Dhruv and I started having our lunch together not everyday but whenever it was possible. He made sure to give a call during his free hours. At times he even picked me up from work. I started enjoying his company, spending time with him felt so good.

There was no one at home when I came back from work. Khyati said she was having a sleepover at her friend's place, so she won't be home tonight and Dhruv said he was on the way when I called him about twenty five minutes ago.

I was worried, it's been so long he still wasn't home. I was waiting for him in the living room. After some more time he finally came Home. I heaved a sigh of relief.

"I am sorry there was traffic on the way" he said while rushing towards me and pulled me into a hug. I grasped at his sudden action but after a second I gave in and wrapped my arms around him.

"I will change my clothes, let's have dinner together" he said and I nodded

I set the dinner on the table with the help of Mrs. Miller. After Dhruv came down, both of us ate our dinner while talking about what all happened that day.

Dhruv and my bond gets better and better each day. He started to express his feelings, he is no longer grumpy about the little things, he gets mad and eventually after some time he cools down but he makes sure not to yell at anyone out of anger. He makes me feel special by making time for me. At the beginning I thought all this was only for a day or so but to my surprise it wasn't. To be honest I enjoyed every second with him.

After helping Mrs. Miller with the dishes. I walked upstairs to the bedroom to sleep. As usual, Dhruv was busy on his phone. I quietly walked towards the couch without disturbing him but suddenly I bumped into the table that was placed in front of the couch, I immediately hissed in pain and sat on the couch. Dhruv immediately rushed and sat next to me "can't you be more careful?" He yelled

"I didn't see the table, not my fault" I reasoned

"Of Course this table was hidden beneath Harry Potter's cloak of invisibility, right?" He stated angrily "it is such a huge table and how could you not see it" I just hung my head low in response

"Is it hurting?" He asked softly

"No. You don't have to worry, it's a small wound. I am sure I will be fine by tomorrow" I said calming him down

"Are you sure?" He asked

"Yeah, I will just put a band aid" I said with an assuring smile

"I will get the first aid" he said and walked to get the first aid from the restroom

"What are you doing?" I asked in shock when He sat down on the floor and carefully placed my foot on his lap

"putting a band aid" he replied

"I can do it myself " I argued, feeling awkward

"I am sure you can do it but I want to help you" he said calmly

He pulled the band aid from first aid and he placed the band aid carefully on the wound

"Thank you" I said and he simply smiled

I adjusted the pillows on the couch to sleep while dhruv went to keep the first aid box back at its place

"Naina for how long are you gonna sleep on that couch?" He asked getting annoyed as he saw me lying down on the couch

Yeah, I was still sleeping on the couch, Both of us really never spoke about this topic besides I was completely okay with the couch, it was comfortable and warm.

"Look I remember what I said to you earlier but now things have changed between us" he said softly "We can share the bed if you want, I will never do something that's gonna upset you in any manner"

I nodded my head

"Is that a yes?" He asked

"yes" I assured and he smiled broadly

"Let me help you" he said while helping me stand and walk till the bed.

Both of us slept silently. I turned to the opposite side, not wishing to face him.

I felt so sleepy and the next moment I found myself drifting into sleep.

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"Today you better stay at home" dhruv suggested

It was morning, and both of us had already had our breakfast. My wound was healed. It wasn't a big wound but he was creating a fuss.

"I am fine, it's a small wound" I assured

"I know it's a small wound but you can just relax besides it's been so long you had a day off and Khyati will be home soon both of you can spend time together" he said

"That sounds great! It's been so long since we both had time together" I agreed with him

"Great! Now, I will get going bye"

"Bye"

"Take care, see you in the evening"

After bidding bye he left for his work. Khyati said she will be home in an hour or so. I was passing my time by watching a web series. I was busy watching when my phone rang, it was dhruv

"Hey! What happened?" I asked immediately after lifting the call

"Hi, I forgot an important file at home. I am no the way but until then naina can you please keep the file ready"

"Yeah sure just tell me where it is"

"It must be in my study on the desk or in any of the drawers please check it" he replied "it's a black colour file"

"Okay don't worry I will check it" I said before hanging up the call

I rushed to his study room, I checked on the desk but there was no black file. I opened the first drawer but it wasn't present in that either. I checked in the second drawer expecting the file to be there in it at least.

My guess was correct, it was indeed in the second one. I pulled the file of the drawer and suddenly a small bottle caught my attention

I took it out to see what that was and when I read the name on the bottle I was shell shocked.

They were sleeping pills.

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