Next morning, Aashi woke up to the smell of toast, omelet and strong coffee. She yawned sitting up on the bed. Her eyes met Suchitra who had just entered the room carrying a tray filled with breakfast.

'Wow!' Aashi exclaimed wide-eyed.

'Why should you always have the liberty of serving breakfast at bed?' She smirked at Aashi, who nodded her head. Suchitra smiled sitting in front of her friend. Aashi folded her legs and took her plate.

'By the way,' Aashi looked up from her plate, Suchitra looked at her too, - 'Good morning.'

'Good morning.' Suchitra replied with a smile.

As the two ate their breakfast, Aashi noticed Suchitra fidgety, like there was something she wanted to tell.

'Yes.' Aashi asked taking a bite of her toast.

Suchitra at first look confused but reading Aashi's expressions she said, - 'I want to talk to you about Himanshu.'

'About time.' Aashi said with a grin. Suchitra blushed little but quickly composed herself.

'Actually, we both like each other and we are...aren't in a relationship, just experimenting. Everything in the initial stages. But-'

'But?' Aashi raised her eyebrow

Suchitra sighed, - 'Himanshu doesn't want you to know about us, especially now.'

'Why?' Aashi asked taking a sip of her coffee.

Suchitra looked worriedly at Aashi and said cautiously, - 'He thinks you will feel bad.' - She paused waiting for Aashi to respond but when there is no response she continued, - 'He had confessed that he liked you first, and, also proposed you, and now if you know that he has feelings for your best friend you might feel bad.' Suchitra looked at Aashi. Aashi blinked at her for a second before bursting out laughing. Suchitra frowned, then smiled albeit hesitantly.

'Oh, my God this is the funniest thing I have ever heard.' Aashi said in between her laughs. Suchitra smiled completely this time.

Aashi placed her palm over hers, - 'I am okay, ya. Why will I have a problem? I never loved him. I am genuinely happy for you both.' Suchitra nodded her head smiling. Aashi patted her palm and said, - 'All the best.'

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Aashi knocked Rishabh's cabin door, she is excited to share this news with him.

'Come in.' She took a deep breath and entered.

'Aashi,' - Rishabh looked up from his laptop and smiled at her. She smiled barely containing her excitement. Rishabh watched her amused as she sat opposite him.

'Here, I have this presenta-'

'I was right.' Aashi interrupted Rishabh. He frowned adjusting the screen of his laptop back to face him.

'What?' Rishabh shrugged and Aashi's smile faded.

'About Suchitra and Himanshu.' She reminded him. Rishabh shook his head and Aashi frowned.

'Really? You came here for gossip?' He said in disbelieve.

Aashi frowned, she was so excited to share this news with him and instead got this reaction.

'Fine.' Aashi stood up slamming her palms on the table, - 'I am calling for a meeting in five minutes your presentation better be ready Mr. Khurana.' She said seriously, turned around and haughtily walked away.

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Aashi called the meeting in half an hour, she knew it would be unfair to Rishabh by giving him only five minutes. Rishabh was the first one to enter the meeting room. He looked at her and she glared at him. His expressions said that he got a hint that she is still angry. She watched him closely as he sat next to her. He smiled politely at her, she doesn't. Rishabh sighed placing his pen drive and file on the table, he adjusted his coat and shifted leaning little to his side, - 'Won't you wish me luck?' He whispered into Aashi's ear. She turned her head, glared at him and returned to face front. Rishabh smiled shaking his head.

When everyone came, the lights dimmed and Aashi asked Rishabh to present his presentation. Rishabh nodded and walked towards the center stage. Throughout the presentation whenever his eyes met Aashi he gave a small smile and by the time the presentation ended Aashi's heart had melted.

After presentation Aashi purposefully avoided Rishabh and began walking pretending to talk to her assistant. She heard Rishabh call her name but pretended to not hear him. To completely avoid him she dashed into her cabin.

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The door to her cabin opened only after working hours, she felt tired. Massaging her nape, she stepped out from the cabin.

'Aashi.' She heard Rishabh's voice and reflexively turned around. He walked briskly towards her and she quickly turned back. She ignored him and hurried towards the elevator.

'Hey.' Rishabh put his foot front preventing the door from shutting. Aashi turned her face, she twisted her lips to show that she is angry. Rishabh sighed and stood beside her.

'Aashi, I am sorry...look at me na.' - He held her elbow and tried to turn her, but she stood her ground.

Rishabh sighed, - 'Aashi, you know na, how I am not comfortable with this love and all. I don't like talking about it.' He said sincerely and Aashi tilted her head looking at him.

'Why, Rishabh... one failed relationship doesn't mean-'

'Let me make it up to you,' Rishabh interrupted her. Aashi pressed her lips tightly, she didn't like being interrupted.

'Dinner?' He asked

Aashi looked at him and thought for a while then she nodded.