I don’t want drama!

Anushka Tandon

I was just collecting my things for the meeting when Heena entered my cabin. She said

"Boss is asking for you. Be quick!"

Quickly I gathered my things & left for her cabin. I knocked on her door I heard a come in.

"Good Afternoon, Mrs. Shenoy. Should we leave?" I asked her and she just nodded taking her laptop bag.

"Anushka, you are going to handle this project single handedly. I've talked to Mr. Bedi & Ms.Khurrana about it. I just want you to give your best today so that they don't have any doubts regarding you." She said.

"Ofcourse Mrs. Shenoy. I'll try my best." I said with a smile walking with her.

Me, Riya & Mrs. Shenoy were going to attend this meeting. Riya is her personal assistant as well as a good friend of mine.

"Everything will be fine." Riya whispered & I nodded.

I am really nervous today and no, this is not because I'm not used to this planning thing. It's my job, I love it. But this is going be my my first ever independent project.

Mrs. Shenoy has to leave for london today and she can't manage it. So, she has trusted me alot and handed me this wedding planning.

It was really a last minute thing. So, I have not studied about the clients. I've just prepared my presentation on the basis of their requirements which were listed by my boss.

I hope it goes well!

We got down from the car and walked towards the restaurant. I did not pay attention to what the person on the reception desk was saying because I was busy in checking out the latest bridal collection on my Ipad.

We walked in the restaurant and I showed one of the collections to Riya with a real big smile on my face.

My bridal dress was spectacular!

I thought remembering my wedding dress.

Naahhh..!

Now is not the time.

Taking a deep breath and shaking my thoughts away, I closed the Ipad and looked forward to get the shock of my life.

I looked at him wide eyed.

If only I would've listened to what the receptionist was saying, I would've known the booking was under his name!

Then, what would you do about it?

Runaway, maybe?

I just shook my head and pushed my thoughts away. I need to think straight so that I can face him.

You can do it!

I thought taking a deep breath with closed eyes and the moment I opened my eyes I saw that he was walking towards me.

Ohhh jesus!

Why me?

I just looked to my left & right to see If I have an option on running away still open.

But before I could think of anything,

He forwarded his hand towards me and said "Dev Khurrana."

His face gave away nothing.

Literally nothing!

Is he angry?

Ofcourse he is!

Who wouldn't be? After seeing their runaway bride.

He just turned out to get hotter with age, I guess!

Everything about him is still the same except for the fact that his eyes are not as warm as they were for me.

The same sharp jaw, long nose, full lips,—

Fuck!

What's wrong with me?

Riya just nudged me and I got out of my trance.

"Anushka Tandon." I said taking his hand in for a shake.

Our eyes locked.

And In that moment, I felt like

Everything just stilled!

He held my hand in a firm shake and neither of us were ready to take our hand back.

He was going to say something when Mrs.Shenoy interrupted

"Ohh you've introduced yourselves, Dev."She said to Dev and walked towards me with Karan & Jay.

Fuck! I am soo dead!

"She is the one who would be handling the wedding." Mrs. Shenoy said with a smile.

Oh no no no!

I just want to dig a hole for myself and get buried...!

I was going to put my hand forward when Karan suddenly hugged me.

"I missed you soo much, Anu." Karan whispered and I stood there shocked.

For a second, I felt like tearing up.

Control!

I flung my arms around him and whispered

"I've missed you too." Just then Jay cleared his throat and we both parted.

"You guyss know each other?" Mrs. Shenoy asked and he said

"Yeah! Since long. She's family." He said.

Not anymore!

I wanted to add but refrained myself!

I don't want drama..!

"Ohh that's great." Mrs. Shenoy said smiling and all this while when we were having this conversation, I could feel a specific pair of eyes drilling holes in my face.

Dev!

Stop with it..!

"Wait till Rhea arrives she's going to be elated to know it's Anu." Karan said with a smile.

I and Karan always shared a beautiful bond since the day I entered Dev's life.

I was always like the sister he never had.

Dev..!

One name but hell lot of emotions!

We took our seats and soon enough, Rhea arrived.

"You're late on your wedding planning too?" Karan asked teasing her and she just glared at him saying

"Getting ready is a task."

Then she turned and her eyes fell on me

"Karan! Are you sure this is our wedding planner?" She asked with wide eyes pointing at me.

"Yess, babe! It's her." He said with a small smile.

"I can't believe this! I thought i would never see you."

Rhea said and threw her arms around me happily.

I smiled and hugged her immediately.

"We need to talk." She whispered and I knew what was this about.

Arrgghh..!

Not that again.!

"How are you?" She said releasing the hug but her hands were still on my shoulder.

"Very well! You seem very happy. Congratulations." I said to her with a genuine smile.

"Yeah! I am really happy. And now seeing you just made my day." She said grinning.

"Can we start?" Dev interrupted looking at his watch.

Ofcourse!

Typical..

Mr.Punctual.

"Sure." I said and I took my seat. Unfortunately it was opposite to Dev.

It should be Mr. Khurrana for you!

Yeah!

Whatever..!

The meeting went on and I noted about each & every requirements of theirs and also showed them my presentation which had a few ideas & themes.

"The beach one. It's the best!" Rhea said clapping excitedly.

"Okay! The beach one it is then." I said nodding.

All this while Dev did not even speak a word. He just kept on staring at me as if he's seen some ghost.

"Actually, I wanted to say something." I said clearing my throat.

"Mrs. Shenoy, I am really happy that you chose me for this but I can't do this." I said and everyone looked at me shocked.

"Anu- Karan started but I cut him off.

"Karan, no. You know the reason." I said looking at him and then turned towards Mrs. Shenoy.

"I am sorry for disappointing you, but I really can't." I said while she looked absolutely confused.

Ofcourse, She would be!

She didn't knew that I was associated with every damn person on this table in the past.

And Planning Rhea's wedding will be like coming face to face with my nightmare.

Which! I can't.

Suddenly, A hand slipped into mine, I looked above to see Dev holding my hand and tugging at it.

I got up from my chair and he pulled me with him and started walking away from the table.

"De— Mr. Khurrana. Where are we going?" I asked confused. But he did not answer and just kept on walking in his own fast pace while I was trying to match his steps.

Why is it this difficult?

"Mr. Khurrana!" I yelled and he turned to look at me. Throwing a nasty glare at me he again started walking forwards.

He seems pissed!

Jesus help me..!