Desire of the Soul

Mr. Rude holding Ms. Clumsy

Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine"  unknown

Irina's POV

I don't know what happened the moment our eyes met, everything around me stopped for a second when he came close to me and extended his hand in my direction saying "Congratulations on your achievement, the world needs more people like you". He has the most beautiful sea eyes, attractive face with chiseled jawline, kissable lips ooooo “Snap out of it Irina. Have you gone mad” voice in my head said. “Thank you so much sir,” I replied politely shaking his hand. His appearance was cold but was enough to cast spell on me. He was really angry with me and I can see that in his eyes when he was near me but he was not showing it in Infront of everyone. He then handed me the Award of the Student of the Year and smiled. “I know it was just for the cameras.” After that, he made his way down the stage and sat in front of me on the front chair.

Anchor gave me a mic for my speech which I have already forgotten. I took three deep breaths and started my speech.

First of all, I want to thank God for giving me this beautiful life and wonderful parents without whom I am nothing. “I love u so much Mumma Dad.” I never said this before but you guys are my pillars I am nothing without you. My teacher, who always motivated and supported me. I know my teachers are happy today because it's finally my last day here, I have troubled them a lot with my questions but thank you so much for bearing me and lastly, I want to dedicate this award to my brother Soham. It was his dream for me to graduate in International Business. “Brother I did it,” I said and raised my trophy. The whole auditorium started clapping except Mr. Raheja who maintained a poker face all the time while I was giving my speech. I ignored him and started coming down from the stage and turn towards backstage.

 After that our Principal announced that all the three Rank holders will do an internship in Platinum Inc. (Delhi Branch) under the guidance of Mr. Raheja.

 I and Shifali started jumping in happiness as we got the opportunity to work in one of the top MNC. "Where is our 3rd Topper Shifali? I haven't seen him around". I asked her looking here and there.

"Oh he has already gone home after receiving his degree and you didn't see him around because he was responsible for chief guest's comfort so he was with Mr. Raheja from the beginning of the ceremony. He didn't come backstage even once." Shifali replied while sipping her orange juice.

While looking around for our friend I saw Mr. Raheja leaving the venue. I quickly excused myself from  Shifali and started going towards his car to apologize to him. When I reached near him, he was about to sit in his car I called him again in high pitch “Mr. Raheja” and started running towards him but damn these heels I tripped when he turned around to face me and thank god he timely put his hand around my waist and saved me from falling and I held his arm for the support. We looked at each other again and the world stopped around me. 

I quickly composed myself and stood up properly “Are you alright Miss. Topper?” he asked with a smirk on his face. “ Yes, thank you for saving me from falling and I would like to apologize to you that I was late. Principal sir told me that you had an important meeting which you had to delay because of me. I was stuck… “ I was about to complete my sentence when he interrupted.

“Damage is already done and it's alright. Goodbye.” He quickly said and sat in his car. Soon his car moved out of our college campus and out of my sight.

I turned around and encountered Shifali and Mom glaring at me folding their hands over their chest. “What?” I asked widening my eyes.

“I saw everything that just happened here.” Mom said looking into my eyes.

“Yes aunty, you saw how he was holding Irina by waist? There is definitely something going on.” Shifali said with an amused face.

“Shut up Shifali. There is nothing like that mom.” I said looking at mom

“Why there is nothing like that? I want there to be something like that like Shifali just said.” Mom said.

“You both have gone mad. I just came to apologize to him and tripped because of the heels, he was saving me from falling, nothing else. Shifali has a habit of talking nonsense all the time. Don’t mind her.” I said glaring at Shifali and mom pouted.

“Come on mom, he is going to be my boss, how can you even think of him in that way.” I further added

“But I liked the pairing of you two. Anyways your dad is waiting for us in the car. Let's go quickly because we are having a party in the evening to celebrate your success.