"You?", Came a voice

"Yeah, me", Bela smirked looking at Mahir near the staircase

"What are you doing in my house?", Mahir asked walking towards them

"Mahir, this isn't the way you talk to our guest", Sumi spoke

"Maa, which guest comes at this time?", Mahir asked

"Mahir, Bela is staying with us for a few days", Andy informed

"Few days?", Mahir frowned

"Till Raghav comes back from his work", Andy said

"But dad..", Mahir was interrupted by Andy

"No buts Mahir, I suppose this is my house as well and have equal rights to invite someone.. so it's final Bela is staying with us till Raghav comes back", Andy said

Mahir couldn't say a word and looked at Bela who's smirking at him. And that small smirk irked so much within him.

Not at all going with his family decision, he just went back to his room closing his room door.

"She's going to stay here? In the same house? I couldn't tolerate her for the few meets previously.. how will I be able to bear her everyday now?"

"May be I can just avoid her? I go to office in the morning and come home mostly after everyone are done with dinner.. so chances of meeting her might be next to nill",

Mahir kept thinking how to avoid her presence and ended up getting totally annoyed for having her in his thoughts.

"Can't get rid of my thoughts is it?", Came a voice and Mahir snapped his head as a response

He see Bela leaning against the door smirking looking at him.

"What are you doing in my room", Mahir asked

"Your room? I suppose I'm still standing outside", Bela said and Mahir looked at her standing just out of his room

"Leave", Mahir said calmly

"But you see, my question isn't answered yet.. thinking about me?", Bela smirked again

She just came up looking for her room and found Mahir walking to and fro and thought to just add a little fire to his annoyance which for some reason she found it fun to witness.

"Forget me.. I'm sure no one in this world also would do that", Mahir said more like a taunt

"Ofcourse, why would anyone accept though.. nevermind, your face says it all", Bela laughed

"Will you leave?", Mahir asked

"Ofcourse, I was just looking around the house while going to my room", Bela answered casually

"Ms. Sharma just go, I don't appreciate strangers in my room", Mahir shouted

No doubt, Bela flinched at his voice but stood still there not moving an inch. She composed herself walking close to him and stood right infront of him.

"Bela, my name is Bela and I don't appreciate much when people call me Ms. Sharma and any other similar bullshit.. call me Bela and I'll leave", Bela said

"No", Mahir answered

"Then fine", Bela said trying to sit on his bed but stopped when she heard Mahir shout aloud

"What?", Bela asked

"You ar'nt going to sit on my bed", Mahir declared

"Why? It's.. it's just a bed", Bela answered surprised

"Whatever it is, it's mine.. and you ar'nt touching what's mine", Mahir announced

"Really, okay fine.. I'll let it go for now. Call me Bela and I'll leave", Bela said

Mahir gave her an very annoyed look, he was so much angry on this women who for no doubt testing his patience in next level.

He didn't even know how to react to her words and actions.. no doubt the first time he's facing such situation where someone felt like playing with his anger issues.

Anything happened against his liking he would just teach them in his way, but he wasn't aware of how to deal with women. All the women he had come across were either those who would throw themselves on him or those who can just pee in there pants looking at his deadly glares.

But this women infront of him is neither of them and this felt so foreign to him yet was pissing him off to the core but felt like he couldn't do anything.

"Bela", Mahir called

Bela looked at him and a small smile formed her lips listening her name from his mouth.. for some reason it felt so soothening to her ears.

"Don't call as if you wanna kill me right here.. I'm your guest, so call my name with a little love and softly", Bela suppressed her laugh

Mahir was opening and closing his fists controlling his anger building inside.. he wasn't sure what he's feeling, surprisingly it's actually not anger but just that he's pissed and annoyed for the way Bela was speaking to him.

He wondered why he wasn't angry at her after what all she's saying while he would just fire his employees even for a small mistake and all this happens only coz he have no control on his anger.

"Out of thoughts Mahir", Bela said looking into his eyes

Well, somehow Mahir as well felt the same when Bela called him by his name and he felt as if his name sounded so good from her mouth.

"One last try Mahir.. just call her name, and get rid of her.. as simple as that okay?", Mahir murmured himself and looked at Bela who's already looking at him

"Bela", Mahir called her trying his best to get qualified this time

Bela smiled at him finding very cute for the first time after they met. Blushing for don't know why she just walked out of the room.

***

Next morning Bela wokeup doing her morning chores realising she isn't at her house and was already missing her dad when it's less than a day she had met him.

She came downstairs and found Sumi sitting in the garden while she couldn't find the kids anywhere.

"Good Morning Aunty", Bela wished

"Good Morning Bela, come sit", Sumi smiled

"Where are others?", Bela asked

"Oh Andy is getting ready, and Kuhu would be still sleeping.. Yuvi ofcourse would be struggling to wake-up like always", Sumi laughed along with bela

"And Mahir?", Bela asked after a pause

Sumi looked at Bela for a brief moment, all the while she understood is there's something between these two which isn't so casual for sure. Be it hatred or may be not liking there presence, the looks they share was always noticed by Sumi in the few previous meets.

"He must be ready by now, will leave for office in some time", Sumi said

"Mahir and Yuvi don't go together to the office?", Bela asked

"Usually not, Yuvi most of the times gets late and wouldn't be ready on time.. and Mahir hates to wait so simply goes himself and Yuvi goes a little late after Mahir", Sumi said

Bela smiled at the new piece of information.

"He hates to wait is it? So Bela think.. what can you do about it?", Bela kept thinking only to irritate him more

"Where are you zoned out?", Sumi asked

"No where Aunty, ahh.. I'm a little hungry, I'll go eat huh", Bela said with a small smile and left from the garden

Sumi looked confused but letting it go got back to her work.

A few minutes later Mahir walked down the stairs all ready for his office while Sumi called him.

"I'll eat my breakfast later maa, I gotta leave now", Mahir said

"Well, I wouldn't accept this although that's not for what I called you", Sumi said

"Then?", Mahir asked

"Bela's car isn't starting.. probably should be taken to the mechanic, could you drop her for today?", Sumi asked

"Why me mom? There's a driver also for it", Mahir said

"Mahir she's our guest, and the second day only I don't want to send her with a driver", Sumi said

"It's okay Aunty, I'll book a cab.. not an issue", Bela smiled extra sweetly

"No Bela, Mahir will drop you", Sumi said determined

"Let Yuvi drop her then", Mahir suggested

"You know he comes late to office as well.. he just wokeup Mahir, he will take time to get ready.. please", Sumi requested

"Fine", Mahir rolled his eyes while Bela mentally danced for her victory

"Cool then.. first have breakfast, then you both can leave", Sumi smiled

"Well, I'll just come", Bela said going to her room

Mahir looked at her retarding figure and sighed annoyed for accepting to drop her.

He went and sat to have his breakfast thinking meanwhile Bela would also get ready. And like always he completed eating in minutes and stood there looking at the stairs waiting for Bela to come.

"Mom", Mahir called

"I get it, I'll just go see", Sumi said understanding

Sumi was gonna knock the door when Bela opened the door coming out.

"I guess you came to call me.. sorry Aunty", Bela gave a small smile

"It's okay Bela, come", Sumi smiled

"Yeah", Bela said walking along with Sumi

"Aunty, what's for the breakfast today?", Bela asked loud enough for Mahir to listen

"You will have your breakfast now?", Mahir asked

"Ofcourse Mr. Sehgal, they say breakfast is very important in the day and should never be skipped.. so why will I avoid breakfast?", Bela gave an extra sweet smile

"You should rather know to be quick when someone has to drop you", Mahir said

"But breakfast..", Bela was saying while Mahir interrupted

"Fast", Mahir shouted

"Yes yes", Bela smiled sitting near the dining

She served herself, and kept eating slowly enjoying every bite of her food.

"For god sake how much time will you eat?", Mahir asked unable to wait longer

"It's also said that we should always eat slowly.. taking small bites and chewing slowly is suggested Mr. Sehgal", Bela said calmly

"Ms. Sharma just eat quick", Mahir said

"It's Bela, for god sake my parents had given me such beautiful name so please.. it's only Bela", Bela said as if warning him

Mahir rubbed his temples easing the irritation building within him while Bela is only worsening it more.

And there stood Sumi, Andy, Yuvi and Kuhu standing to a side seeing them arguing and they know Mahir is on the verge of his out burst and only prayed that he shouldn't hurt Bela now.

Andy nudged Sumi's elbow and signalled her to talk to Bela so that they can leave early while Sumi herself din't know what to say to either of them.

"Bela", Sumi called

"Yes Aunty", Bela looked at her knowing what's coming

"When does your shift start?", Sumi asked seeing how peaceful she is

"Oh since last week it changed again Aunty, I have my shift from 10Am from now", Bela said smiling

"And I gotta be at office by 9Am", Mahir shouted

"Ugh don't shout Mr. Sehgal, you are the CEO of the company so it's okay to be late for an hour or so.. but what will I do being early?", Bela asked

"Bela I'm dropping you to your workplace today and that itself is a big thing I'm doing only coz Mom asked me.. but you can't take advantage of it", Mahir roared

"Oh no Mr. Sehgal, you are getting me wrong.. it's actually suggested to eat slow..", Mahir again interrupted Bela

"Enough Bela.. I'm waiting near the car and you have exactly two minutes to come, otherwise later don't complain that I left without you", Mahir said and moved away without waiting for a reply

"Idiot fellow", Bela muttered under her breath

"Di you did it intentionally right?", Kuhu asked laughing

"Ofcourse, he have to know what it is to mock at Bela", Bela frowned

"But be careful Bela.. Mahir has some serious anger management issues since a few years and I don't want you to get hurt because of him", Sumi said

"Oh don't worry Aunty, I can manage that", Bela smiled

Before Sumi could say anything further, they heard a horn sound and Bela rolled her eyes at his impatience levels.

"Okay I think I gotta go.. else I'm sure I won't see the sun the next day", Bela laughed

"Take care Bela", Andy said to which Bela nodded and bidding bye to everyone she left to his car

Bela sat next to him in the passenger seat and looked at Mahir.

"Seatbelt", Mahir said

Nodding her head obediently, Bela buckled her seatbelt and Mahir started driving instantly.

"It's okay, you will reach soon", Bela said

"Really? It's 9 already and by the time I drop you and then go to my office it will be 10 and you say I'll reach soon?", Mahir questioned

"It's not an issue to go late for one day Mr. Sehgal", Bela said rolling her eyes

"Don't you have time sence?", Mahir asked

"I do have.. see, I'll reach before my shift starts so I won't be late right?", Bela grinned wide

"And you don't care if others go late because of you", Mahir glared at her

"Okay I see you are pissed.. and I don't want your poor employees to suffer now. Tell me what can I do to make you feel better", Bela smiled genuinely

"Just stay quiet", Mahir said

"Idiot", Bela huffed and kept quite the rest of the journey

Soon they reached Bela's hospital but without even bothering to see his surroundings he drove as soon as Bela got down his car.

"Such rude", Bela frowned and got inside her hospital

Whereas Mahir was fuming as to how Bela made him wait till now.

"Not even a day she came and she did so much with me.. what will I do with her everyday at house?", Mahir thought horrified

He went to his office and the moment he entered inside, he found all the eyes looking at him in shock. Ofcourse, when Mahir Sehgal always be sharp on time and now seeing him coming almost an hour late is something unusual that happened so far in Sehgal Industries.

"Sir, is everything alright?", Nisha asked Mahir

"Why, is anything wrong?", Mahir asked confused

"No, I mean you never come late.. so I.. I just asked", Nisha said slowly

Mahir looked at everyone for a brief second and it pissed him more seeing everyone's surprising eyes on him.

He just stormed to his room running his fingers in his hair and composing his emotions he got back to work.

The day passed in a blink and Mahir was home late as usual but this time everyone were waiting for him to have there dinner.

"You all din't eat?", Mahir asked

"We are waiting for you", Yuvi smiled

"But you all know I'll be late", Mahir said

"Yeah, but today Bela Di wanted to wait for you", Kuhu said

Mahir looked at Bela surprised, it's the first time after so long he found someone caring this way apart from his parents and siblings.

He didn't know why Bela did this, but this one act made him forget everything happened in the morning and something within made him feel nice.

"I.. I'll just come", Mahir said looking at Bela to which she nodded smiling