Chapter 9

It has been a week since Veronica started working for Arek. Every now and then Arek would make comment on her work and make her feel more agitated. It has also been a week since the information department floor incident. Veronica was getting anxious.

Usually she completes her work by 5 and leaves the office. But today she was dealing with the hyper active Arek who was so engrossed in work that didn't notice the time. There was a war going on with the current deal. The deal was with Mr Thomson who was known in the market as a best architect and he was collaborating with best civil engineering to work on his dream project. The deal was best in the market and lot of construction companies are working their asses off to get the deal and also an opportunity to work with Mr Thomson. Arek was no exception.

Veronica looked at the time again and it was 5:30 pm now. She promised her family that she will be back by 6 pm so that her parents can go on a roadtrip since today was friday they can get a weekend getaway. She stood up from her place and went near Arek. He noticed her presence and without turning his face he asked " What is it Ms Ray?"

Veronica was shocked first because he acknowledged her presence without actually seeing her but she continued "Mr Alden if you have any other work for me please let me know. I have completed the minutes of the last meeting. So is there anything else you want me to do?"

After listening to Veronica, Arek looked up and there he noticed the time, it was 5:45 pm.

"Ms Ray I think you are late today. Thanks to me I guess. Anyways yes you have to do something. Tomorrow, I am going to the Alden Mansion and you have to do something for me." Arek completed his sentence while looking at Veronica who looked very confused

"Tomorrow you are going to Alden Mansion, so what do you want me to do? Set up a meeting with someone?" Veronica replied in confusion

"No, well I want you to not disturb me." Arek replied

Veronica was shocked at his statement. And in anger she blurted out " When did I disturbed you?"

Arek smirked before replying " I meant no calls and messages for me for tomorrow. It can wait till Monday. If you get any mail or call or anything ask them to wait till Monday."

Veronica was embarrassed now. She shaked her head to show she understood it properly.

"You can leave for the day Ms Ray. Have a happy weekend." Arek spoke as he started working on his laptop.

Veronica thanked him and left for her home. She met Navi near the parking and they drove back to Veronica's place. They spoke about each other's day while driving.

Finally they reached and Veronica ran out of the car and used her card to open the gate of the house. As soon as she entered she saw her parents in the hallway. They were bring the their luggages near the door.

"Sweetie you are on time. We were waiting for you." Mr Ray spoke as soon as he saw Veronica.

"Come on dad let me help you out there." Veronica spoke while taking the luggages from her dad.

"There" Mr Ray replied while handling the luggage to his daughter.

Mrs Ray was waiting outside the house in her car.

Veronica helped them put the bags in the trunk and wished them a safe and happy journey.

"Take care sweetie. Call me once. And take care of 'her'" Mrs Ray whispered

"I will. Don't worry. Have fun both of you." Veronica replied and kissed her dad's and mom's cheek.

They waved their goodbyes and Veronica came back inside the house.

"So Ver, what's you plan for today? Calling your invisible boyfriend to spend a night with you?" Navi joked

"Shut up asshole. When are you leaving?" Veronica replied

"Why do you always want me out of the house?" Navi replied

"That doesn't answer my question you fool." Veronica replied

"Shut up." Navi replied

"First I am going to eat the dessert which Mrs Ray prepared for me and then I will leave." Navi continued

"Yeah yeah. Eat the house up you moron." Veronica replied

Navi didn't bother to reply and kept her food hunt going. Finally she found a cake inside the fridge. She took a slice and eat ate it while watching tv in drawing room.

Veronica went upstairs in her room to change. She found a small sleeping figure on her bed. She went to the side of her bed and placed her hand on the pillow.

"What's up?" Veronica spoke

The small and tiny hands rose up from the sheets and small blue eyes looked back at Veronica's brown eyes.

Veronica started tickling the figure and the laughter filled the room.

"Verrr.... plalease stoppp." The small figured replied while laughing and giggling

"Okay fine. So how is the sweetie? Did she miss Ver?" Veronica asked looking in the baby blue eyes

"Yesh." The small 2 year old baby girl replied while smiling back at Veronica

"So is Nats hungry?" Veronica asked while placing her fingers on baby's stomach

Natalie nodded.

"Come lets feed you." Veronica spoke while stretching her arms and Natalie jumped up in embrace.

Veronica kissed her cheeks and brought her downstairs where Navi was eating.

As soon as Navi noticed the small figure she left her plate on the couch and came infront of Veronica. Natalie noticed Navi and jumped from Veronica embrace to get to Navi's embrace.

"What's up cupcake. You didn't tell me you were coming here to live with this ass." Navi spoke while holding Natalie and kissing her cheeks

"Navi language." Veronica spoke sternly

Navi ignored her and started playing with Natalie. Veronica made Natalie her instant meal and fed her. While eating Natalie slept. Veronica cleaned her and Navi changed her clothes and put her in the Veronica's room.

Once she was downstairs she saw Veronica microwaving the food and setting the table for dinner.

As soon as Navi entered, Veronica sat on the chair and started serving the meal.

"Ver, why didn't you tell me Nats was coming?" Navi questioned

"Things got messed up so we called her back." Veronica replied

"Veronica, will you ever tell me what happened? You just got back with her here after a vacation and gave no explanation." Navi questioned

"Navi I am sorry but there is nothing to explain here. Just accept things. I know you treat her like a daughter and explanation would be too complicated. I am happy that you accepted her." Veronica replied

"Dude, whatever it is I am with you. Maybe someday you will open up about it." Navi spoke

Veronica heard Navi but didn't reply her.

Veronica ate her dinner and Navi left the place.

Veronica came back to her room and saw Natalie sleeping. She sat beside her and patted her head gently. Natalie snuggled a little and held Veronica's fingers in her hand and slept peacefully.

Veronica looked at her and knew this was just a beginning.