Chapter 3

Clashing of the Broken Prince and the Upset Princess

Exiting the hospital , Emily look around

Ambulances park on the side , ward boys & hospital guards , loaders & some random people were walking around & eventually her gazed stopped at the man , standing with a car , bluetooth & shades on , hands deliberately folds across the chest

Emily walk up to him & Clears her throat before speak

Emily: Shall we??

Tej: Sorry?

Emily: Mr Taylor send you right??

Tej: Yeah. But you...

Emily: Doctor Emily Obe... Dr Emily.

Tej paused & took a moment to stare as he was Expecting a Doctor , means a Male Doctor

Emily - Excuse me ?

Tej - Um-Sorry ..

This way Doctor ‘ he blurts & pulls the car’s door so Emily could sit in & they drove towards the office.

They reached , Emily sighs as climbing out of the car & look up at the magnificent glass building ahead read out the name

Elite Food corporation Ltd .

Crossing the threshold into a huge entrance hall. She gaze around the vast area walking through it they climbed into an elevator

The elevator slid opened to 5th floor & she stepped out essaying to follow Tej

Who eventually stopped outside the door after crossing a long corridor

He opens the door and striding through while said - Please Come in .

Emily hesitated on the threshold, watching as Tej strides into the room ahead of her .

She eventually force her feet into action moving into the room , while gazing around luxurious surroundings of office

A massive room , covered with big glass windows around an empty center space where Emily stood in awe

Sir , Doctor. - Tej spoke standing across the Desk Right in front of Ritik

She dragged herself from her awed like state, straight into high alert upon realizes Ritik’s strong presence

She can’t see Krish he’s concealed by tej’s frame But as Krish wheel his Chair in a turn , Tej moves to the side giving them first glimpse of each other & Here Their eyes meet instantly

Her nervous breathing rockets to damn right dangerous levels. & abruptly she feel light headed all of a sudden

She just stand there staring at the man sitting right in front of her while Krish stares back at her , The sight of him just turned her into a non-responsive, mannequin

His Eyes glued on her , He rises from his chair spontaneously & makes his way around his massive desk and slowly walked towards her

His white shirt is casually rolled at the sleeves & a black tie loosely knotted and hanging down the front of his broad chest.

His eyes are sludgy dark brown , bright and way too intense , and the stubble covering his jaw elegantly Emily gulp down her thoughts as he reached to her.

Hi” Krish spoke politely as stretched out his hand towards Emily

Emily snap herself out of her unconsciousness & stared down at his outstretched hand

H-Hi” Emily cough to clear her throat. while slide her hand into his to shake.

Sparks fizz and a curious look flits across his face as he glance at her Pretty face closely , without a blink

Krish Taylor - He introduces himself

Emily - She shot back in response ,

Krish cocked an eyebrow at her Emily ? ...

Emily - Doctor Emily .

Ritik- Okay, Doctor Emily pleased to meet you

Sliding his hands back in his Pants pockets as retreating backwards while smiling slightly at her , sinking into the pool of numerous unknown feeling Emily couldn’t help smiling back at him

Please Make yourself Comfortable , take a seat - Krish nods towards the couches positioned opposite each other against a window, with a large table placed between them

Emily move and sit up one of the couch , While Krish sit on the opposite couch and crosses one leg over the other, his ankle resting on his thigh. He stretches back. He’s really making himself comfortable, and the silence that falls between them is screaming

He’s gentle actually more than i think or been told by Uncle Raza , but why This Gentleness dried up my Throat ? - Emily avoid looking up at him as sunk into the pool of her thoughts.

‘So, Thankyou you for coming & i m sorry about the … - Krish spoke crushing the silence & rescue her from drowning further , Causing her to look up at him

There’s no need of it literally.. - Emily replied cutting off his sentenced

Krish - Means no Harsh views ?

Emily - absolutely not .

Krish - great , so what would you like to have ? Tea ..coffee ...juice …. anything?

Emily - Nothing ,

Krish - sorry but Nothing isn’t available here

He smiles at her , Emily meet up with his & smiled back in a response

Emily - just a glass of water.

Krish - Sure

He nods at tej & then there is a chilled glass of water set right in front of her

She take a sip to moisten her dried throat

Krish sat there , watching her quietly

& once again she engaged in a conversation no-not the man who is sitting right in front of her gazing at her frequently but with her subconscious

This is awkward Why is he calling me here ? To stare me? Most importantly why i agreed to be here for an stupid apology meeting , Where was my brain ?

Um- Doctor ,

A husky voice ask interrupted her .

Krish: Well you must be thinking that Why did I call you? Obviously for apology but ..There is something else also i want to say .

Emily - what else?

Krish nods at Tej once again & He gently placed an envelope in front of her at the table & walked off the room

Krish - open it .

Emily stared him confoundedly , unsure of ‘is it good to open it , but she does ..eventually

She knitted her eyebrows in confusion upon finding a cheque , a handsome amount written on it

Krish sighs as uncrosses his leg & leaned further

Shit , the frown line on her forehead doesn’t suits her , you shouldn’t have done this Krish , at least … forget it This is what i am, Focus .

Krish clears his throat , as shrugging off his thought .

Emily - What is this ?

Krish - just drop my case.

Emily - what ?

Krish - keep it & drop my case

Emily - ohkay-so this is your case dropping amount?

Krish nods coldly

Emily unbelievably staring at his face

He’s so gentle - Her subconscious chuckles inside at her . gentlemen don’t suborn theirs doctor definitely not for dropping-the-case

Emily - Are you drunk ?

Krish - look , don't get me wrong. I just want you to drop my case. & plz don’t consider this as a bribe .

Its just your fee.

Emily- my fee ?

Krish - yeah .

Emily - Mr Raheja .. i owed what i earn hope you get it.

She got up throwing check on the table

& made her way to leave the room

Wait , Doctor Emily !

His appealing voice forcing her to turn around & meet up with his eyes , once again

I m sorry.. - Krish spoke taking step towards her

I apologize to you for my mistake. I shouldn’t have offered you the money .

Hm.sounds good - Emily thought staring at his innocent face .

Um-you should have decided by you own - He appeared with another cheque in hand , a blank cheque .. fill it

Great” Emily smiles horrifyingly at him

She took a step closer & gently pinned the cheque on his chest without blinking an eye . took a pen from his side-front pocket of his shirt

Krish stood still like a stone & watching her doing so & his lips quirk up in a half smile as he feel Emily began to fill the check ..

She’s done with the cheque & gently place the pen back in pocket ,

Grabbed his hand Emily slammed the cheque on his fist,

Emily - keep it.

she walked off the room slamming the door behind .

He looked down at the cheque & smirk

On what written on it ‘You cant afford me’

Krish shook his his slightly keep the cheque in pocket .

Tej turn his head towards Emily as she walked out of the room & he hurriedly walks up to her she stops him midway

Emily- Don’t ...i can manage

I can go by my own stop following.

Tej nods while stepping back