Chapitre 49: Chapter 48
Charan pushed open the doors to the conference room.
The conference room was deadly quiet. All the chairs sat around the table in a disarrayed way while papers and pens laid lying around all over the table. Lights were all switched off but there was still some light coming inside through the windows.
On the head of the table, Shreya sat on her chair with her foot hoisted on the table.
She sat there leaning behind facing the ceiling with her eyes closed shut. Her legs were crossed on the front in her skinny fit jeans while her blouse bunched on her hip creasing up. But she was least bothered.
The meeting took forever to end. She is beat and her brain is begging for some rest. So she plugged in some music on her headphone and just sat there completely exhausted.
That was how Charan found her. He just stood there and watched her leaning over the door frame. She looked dead beat and exhausted but somehow she also looked perfect for him.
It always amazed him how she could unplug completely with just some loud music and a dark corner. By now, Charan had long gotten used to this sight. Whenever she needed rest, she always switched off all the lights and sat in one corner with loud music plugged in.
After what seemed like forever, Charan walked towards her and put his hands over her shoulder.
Shreya sat up startled.
"Shit… Charan. It's you? You scared me." Shreya exclaimed taking out her headphones.
"Sorry. I did not mean to scare you." Charan said and sat down pulling a chair beside her.
"What are you doing here?" Shreya said sitting up.
"I just heard that you fought cats and dogs with the investors to get approval for our plan. SO I came in the check on you." Charan said reaching out his hands to caress her tired face.
"Oh, its nothing. They were just being jerks and I, of course, showed them who the boss is." Shreya said beaming at him proudly. Her face was begging him for some compliment.
And Charan was not about to deny her anything at that moment.
"Atta girl," Charan said and ruffled her head.
After all, it was not an easy task to win against a room full of wolves. And on top of it, their plan was slightly unconventional. The mall was not made to look sickly attractive and scream luxury, rather it was designed to be cozy and comfortable.
And of course, as per Shreya's idea, they even included a library in there which was crazy but then who is going to say 'no' to a boss lady?? Not him definitely. A very HUGE library might he add.
Sri corp. accounted for almost 70% of the investment. But then the rest is sponsored by Banks and other financial institutions. Even though it was only 30% of the capital, it was still a lot. So it was inevitable for them to ask all sorts of questions.
Shreya slumped over and rested her head on his shoulders. The position was actually very awkward given they sat in different chairs and in all probability Shreya would end up with a sore neck if she remained in that position for an extended period but still she just leaned on him.
Charan patted on her head with a smile. But when she frowned in discomfort he lifted her up and sat her on the table. He cradled her on the front like he usually carries his own daughter. Shreya did not even let out a yelp. She just lazily leaned on his shoulders and wrapped her legs around his waist as he stood right in front of her holding the back of her head.
"You want to go home??" He asked gently embracing her.
"NO… I need to get back to work. Just stay like this for a while. I need some energy boost." Shreya mumbled without opening her eyes.
Charan looked down at her. She was clinging on to him like a sloth. She looked extremely lazy and ridiculously adorable. With a sudden surge of enthusiasm, Charan lifted her up on her arms and swung around in circles scaring the crap out of.
Shreya strangled her hands around his neck shocked and exclaimed, "Charan…."
"You are so perfect. So perfect that it's almost like a dream…" Charan proclaimed ecstatically.
Shreya blinked at him confused why he was being so overdramatic all of a sudden. But still, some part of her heart warmed up irresistibly and a small smile sneaked on her lips.
"What happened to you??" Shreya asked between laughter when he finally stopped circling around.
"I am just happy you are with me now," Charan said slightly giddy from all the circling. But thankfully he was not so out of it to drop Shreya. He still held her on his iron grip.
Shreya just smiled and pecked on his cheeks with a huge smile dancing on her face. Charan's eyes instantly sparkled with a proud grin.
Shreya just shook her head and said, "Okay, doofus. Now let me down. I need to get back to work."
Charan pouted in disappointment. But still, carefully and very reluctantly let her down on her feet.
"You go and have some rest. Akira missed you all this time. GO spend some time with her. There is time before I could sort out all the legalities from my end. SO you can be free until then."Shreya said walking out of the conference room.
Charan still looked down while he silently followed behind her like a pup. When they reached her office, Charan pulled on her arms brought her against her him engulfing her in a hug. Shreya's head crashed against his chest.
"Did you not miss me?? I missed you actually." He whined pitifully. They really did not get to spend much time in the past few months. At least with Akira, he got some time here and there but with Shreya it was zilch. When she was free, he was stuck with work and when he got some time off, she was busy. SO it had been hard for them would be a huge understatement.
Shreya did not really reply. She just circled her own hands around him and tightly held on to him.
Shreya was not one to profuse her emotions. Charan knew that. He also knew that she was one to prove her feelings by actions and not by words. That is why he understood her silence at that moment.
Charan pulled away after a long while. He pecked on her head and pulled away.
"I will see you tonight…" He said finally and left her to her work.
Cadeaux
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reçu État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
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