2| The promise

ATHARVA'S POV:

I awoke at 6 a.m. and went to my personal gym. I don't need an alarm clock or anyone else to wake me up. I am an early riser. I despise sleeping and often wonder how people can sleep for so many hours.

I don't believe in any God because I am God, and people beg, fear, and thrive on my shards. I don't need to pray to God for anything; I can get whatever I want. I don't care if God exists or not. Because, if they exist, why do people spread their hands in front of others? Huh.

I was deep in thought when I heard a knock on the door. What in the world is this? I clenched my teeth. I just don't like it when someone interrupts my workout.

"What the hell," I yelled as I stormed towards the door.

"S... Sir, your break.... breakfast." She stumbled. She worked as my maid. She's a jerk.

"How dare you interrupt me, and who gave you the right to come here in the first place?" I yelled, and she flinched.

"You've been working out for the past two hours, Sir." "It's bad for your health, and you'll be late for work," she said, her eyes downcast.

"Ohh really!! I own the whole damn company, I'm the boss, no one will ask or fire me, and I can leave whenever I want. And one more thing, did I ask you what is right and wrong, or what is good and bad for me?" I was fuming.

"No, sir," 

Then why do you give free advice?" Keep it on you!"

"I'm sorry, sir."

"Now just LEAVE," I yelled, and she flinched once more.

I'm not sure why all these servants want to be my parents. As if I'm going to give them a prize. To hell with your sympathy and kindness. Why don't they realize I don't need anyone?

I am content to live my life alone. I don't have any family members by that name. I spend time with girls and then remove them from my life when I'm bored with them. I don't believe there is anyone who is deserving of being my life partner.

I wiped away my sweat and went to my room to freshen up. I got ready and wore my expensive Armani suit after a good half-hour shower. I went downstairs to eat breakfast after looking in the mirror for two minutes.

Nobody said anything while I was eating my breakfast. They appear terrified, which I find endearing. Haha.

I left for the office, and when I arrived at my cabin, I noticed that someone was in my office. He had no right to enter my cabin without my permission. I was about to jump on him and break his jaw when he turned, causing my rage to erupt.

"You haven't addressed your anger issue yet." You were all set to attack my beautiful face!"

"So what were you thinking hat you will roam around my cabin without my permission like it was a park and I wouldn't kill you?"

"Hahaha, you can't."

"Because, you know, I think you're lucky that I like you." He is the only person I like in my life. He is both a childhood friend and a business partner, and he knows everything about me.

"Wait, really?"

I sat down in my chair, opened my laptop, and asked him, "How was your trip with your family?"

"It was just incredible, yaar.....it was the best trip I've ever had." His eyes were gleaming.

"Oh"

"What oh, it's high time now, just get married and give me 4-5 cute nieces and nephews," he teased.

"4-5??" With wide eyes, I inquired.

"How about 7-8?"

You can't be that selfish, yaar; you have to think about your country as well. It is already dealing with the population issue." In a playful tone, he said.

"Get out of the office before I throw this table on your head, and you know I'm capable of doing that," I yelled.

"All right," he said, raising his hand in surrender, "on a serious note, when are you going to marry??"

"Never, ever," I said.

"Hahahahaha"

"What hahaha". 

"Nothing, just wait and see who comes into your life and changes you and makes you dance on her little finger." And he began singing the song to annoy me.

"I said just shut up Prem". In a solemn tone, I stated.

"All right, all right." He raised his hands once more.

"Now if you are done you can leave. I have some important work to complete. You'd been on vacation for a week. You are aware that I cannot function without you."

"And you were only there to work your a$$ off." "How boring, huh?" He stated as he sat in his chair.

"Are you going to leave or not?"

"All right, I'll leave, but only on one condition."

"What?"

"First and foremost, say yes."

"Why are you bothering me, Prem?" I was becoming irritated.

"If you say yes, I'll leave."

This appears to be the only option available to me.

"Okay! But it should have nothing to do with marriage."

"No, it does not."

"All right, then."

He walked up to the door and said, "We're going to the club tonight, and now you can't say no, you know what it says in the Ramayana that one can die but the promise should not be broken yohuuu'

"Wait for what, ohho" before I could protest he was gone!

He is such a moron!