Chapter 1:

10 a.m at Tara's office

⋆｡°✩ Author POV: —

On a phone call- 

“ Mr. Khurana how many times do I have to remind you ? I need a good civil lawyer for this case. I don't have time !! ”

“ Sorry mam. We have got the resume of a few good civil lawyers from big firms. Their File will be on your table.”

“ I need the file in an hour. ”

Call disconnected.

This morning was not any different. The same traffic and hasty Delhi mornings.

Currently the whole staff of the IAS officer's office in Delhi was busy finishing all their assigned tasks perfectly because no one wanted to face her lash out.

Same old everyday story. Same department office, same workers and the same HER.
Everything can change but her fear remains intact.

The professionalism she demands is difficult to deliver but what's more difficult is to bear the consequences of the stupidities.

At the malhotra’s house - 

“Aayan beta uth Jaa 10 bj Gaye hai! ”

Sunaina screamed as she is trying to wake this lazy ass from the last one hour.

Finally aayan squinted his eyes and lazily said,
“ Maa Aaj office nahi Jana hai sone do na! ”

Sunaina amusingly replied,

“ Vakil sahab bhul Gaye ki Aaj unka interview hain! ”

As Aayan heard this he remembered that today was the most crucial and important day for him. He wanted to work with her for so long and today he could get a chance.

He looked at the watch and hurriedly moved to the bathroom to get ready.

[ Aayan wake up its 10 am already.

Mom today I don't have to go to office let me sleep.

Mr. Lawyer forgot that he has an interview today. ]

At 10 :30 am

Aayan got out of the bathroom all ready in a white shirt paired with black pants and a black tie in his hands. He stood in front of the mirror making his tie when his phone rang and it was Rishi his best friend.

Rishi works as the head of the PWD department in Tara's district.
( Public works department)

Aayan picked the call and he knew that he must be calling him to ask where has he reached. 

On the call :

Rishi -  Aayan kidhar hai tu , tera interview hai aaj! Yaad hai ki bhul gya ?

[ Aayan where are you, you have an interview]

Aayan -  Yaad hai mere Bhai bas aa Raha hu.

[I remember bro just coming]

Rishi -  Bro you better be on time. Tara Madam hates people who don't value time.

Aayan -  Yaar why are You so scared of your Tara Madam ? She is so pretty and looks so calm.

Rishi -  Pretty? Calm? Work with her and then you will get to know . She is a total devil, So cold. When she speaks the whole department becomes quite. Anyways you come fast otherwise your dreamgirl will eat you alive. 

Aayan -  Yaa just coming…. Today I'll meet my Tara after 4 freaking months! I am so excited. And about her cold attitude? ......Who can resist the handsome Aayan Malhotra!

Aayan settled on the driving seat of his car and started driving towards Tara's office. The mixed feelings of fear, nervousness as well as excitement rushed through his veins.

She is his one and only wish. All he wants is to be with her for the rest of his life.

But the fear of rejection never let him confess his feelings. She is totally unaware of his existence till now but well, from today they both will never forget each other.

Let's see where this journey takes them.

Chapter 2:

—⋆｡𖦹°⭒˚｡⋆Author POV:

As Aayan reached Tara's office he was welcomed in a bone crushing hug by none other than Rishi.

" Where were you idiot? All the other candidates have given the interview and left you are the last one. Go fast if you don't want to see your Tara showing you stars in daylight! "

Rishi said dramatically making aayan scoff .

" Jaara hu Bhai wish me luck " Aayan said and rushed towards the elevator.

At Tara's cabin -

" Mr. Khurana what the hell ! You just sent a bunch of idiots for the interview, none of them was genuinely capable and professional. Is that how the HR department works ? You just wasted my 3 hours ! "

Tara lashed out on Mr. Khurana on the phone call as she interviewed around 10 lawyers in the past 3 hours but none of them were talented enough.

Some where over confident or dumb and few were even creeps. So she just rejected them and now she was worried as she needed a good civil lawyer at any cost, not just for this case but also for another major cause.

" Sorry Madam but according to the report there were 11 candidates in total. So one more lawyer is left to be interviewed. But he has not reached maybe ."Mr. Khurana replied in a bit trembling voice.

" One more ? And where is that Mr . Lawyer ? I don't have whole day!."

Tara lashed out and disconnected the call. She was pacing angrily in her room and suddenly someone knocked the door of her cabin.

" Come in " Tara lazily said.

—⋆｡𖦹°⭒˚｡⋆Aayan POV:

As I entered her cabin my heart stopped and my eyes got stuck on the ethereal beauty angrily standing in front of me. 'Goddess' — the only word that rang in my brain to justify her undeniable charm.She was wearing a purple solid anarkali with her long silky brownish black hair left open with few hair strands falling over her face adorning her. A silver wrist watch tied on her wrist with intricate patterns reflecting the light.

Her eyes that were throwing daggers at me seemed to mock with their unchanging perfection.I was so lost in her beauty that I didn't realise that I was staring at her.

☆ ♡ ● ○ Author POV:—

" Dekhne se Dil bhar Gaya ho to naam bhi bata de ! " Tara amusingly said as she couldn't believe this guy was staring his could be boss on the first meet .

Listening to her taunt Aayan came back from his lala land and clearing his throat he replied" Good morning Mam, Sorry I am late . Myself Aayan Malhotra."

" I hate people who don't value time so try to be on time from next time. Anyways come sit . " Tara replied.

Aayan nervously sat on the chair. He was just looking at her .

" So Mr. Malhotra, When did you join ' Truth and rights' firm ? " Tara asked her first question.

" 2021 mam " Aayan replied.

" Really ? But how is that possible! You got two promotions just in 3 years. Usually it takes almost 5 to 6 years for civil lawyers to reach at this position. "

Tara asked him amusingly as she was shocked that how can a guy who was just checking her out like a creep a few minutes ago be this talented.

" My hardwork, professionalism and my talent has paved the way for me ." Aayan replied with a genuine smile on his face.

" May I know your qualifications Mr. Malhotra?" Tara curiously asked him.

" I have done my schooling in Pune . I completed my BA LLB from the Delhi University of law . I have done masters in civil law and I joined the firm ' Truth and rights' in 2021 . I joined as a junior intellectual property lawyer and now I am working at the post of a civil lawyer ." Aayan replied calmly.

Tara was quite impressed by his growth but her face was emotionless and straight. She asked her next question " I see that you are a well established lawyer.Then why do you want to work with me in this government sector? "

Because I want to be with you.... Aayan mumbled to himself.

He instantly cleared his throat and said " Because I always wanted to work with a civil servant. I have always worked for myself and my firm. But now I want to work for the people of this city .And I think that this will be a great experience for me." He said the last line looking straight into her eyes.

She asked her final question " Why should I hire you Mr. Malhotra? " Aayan smirked slightly and replied " I think my answers throughout the interview must have given you reasons to hire me. "

Tara stood up from her chair standing straight across the table in front of him. Aayan thought that she didn't like his answer.  But he got amused when she said

" From tomorrow I want you to be here by 10 a.m . If you are late your termination letter will be in your hand the next day . I have a lot of plots under this district where schools and hospitals are needed to be built but are illegally captured by the construction companies.

I want to take legal actions against them to free the land so you will have to do a lot of research and ground work. If you are okay with all the conditions, welcome on board. "

Tara forwarded her hand for a handshake which Aayan immediately grabbed and replied " Thank you so much mam for trusting me . I will not disappoint you. "

Tara nodded her hand and dailed a number on the landline and said " Mr. Verma please make Mr. Aayan Malhotra's agreement and hand over to him. "

Aayan bowed a little and left the cabin. He ran towards the cafeteria and hugged Rishi tightly and said " Bro she selected me! I can't tell you how happy I am. I will get to see my Tara daily and will spend time together. I can't believe ! "

Rishi became extremely happy on hearing him and said " Wow bro you did it ! But be careful around Tara madam with your clumsy ass. She wants everything near and perfect. And yes don't stare at her all the time if she catches you, you'll be dead for sure. "

Aayan bended on his chair and replied " What to do bro ! Whenever she comes in front of me my whole world seems to stop. Today when I saw her wearing that purple suit my heart skipped a beat.

I can't take my eyes off her whenever she is in front me. I can't help it , I fell for her the day I saw her on that event 4 months ago. Now my heart just wants her and I will do everything to win her heart. She is my Tara, my purple ."( Purple is referred to a person who defines him/her and is the most important part of their life.)

Aayan's eyes shined as he said those words for her. Rishi had always known how much he had loved Tara. Despite of not even having a single conversation with her till yesterday he has loved her unconditionally.Both of the friends chatted and then Aayan left for his house and Rishi got back to his work.

🎀

It was 6 pm. In the afternoon when Tara was in her cabin signing some documents and her phone rang. It was Niti .She picked up the call.

Niti - Tara did you leave for home ?

Tara - No, I'm just about to leave. What about you?

Niti - I am just about to reach home .

Tara - Okay .

Call disconnected.

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