chapter 52

"Let's go," Vihaan said to Manasvini, leading the way."How great I am that mighty Vihaan fears my existence" Aarav asserted blocking their way."Step out of the way" Vihaan gritted his teeth "I am your old friend, why this cold shoulder?" Aarav said making a face."I don't want to engage myself in any matter regarding you", Vihaan replied keeping himself calm."I know what you are trying to do... " Aarav added taking a glance over at ManasviniAarav took a step closer to Vihaan and whispered only for him to hear "Don't try to separate me from her, I can snatch her away any time. But I want to see your face when she chooses me over you."Let's compete fair and square" Aarav added"This deal holds the future of many people, don't be selfish" Aarav took a step back and said loudly with a smirk. He was well aware that Manasvini puts others first over herself.  He was making a move and that move wasn't unnoticed by Vihaan.Now there are two ways for Vihaan to choose, Take a deal and give Aarav a chance to win her over or leave it and create a negative image, and turn into a bad person forever..."I can't make a decision that will be going to damage other's lives" he let out glaring at Aarav."Then have a seat," Shashank said with a smile"Mr Malhotra, can we leave this person out of the project?" Vihaan said to Aadarsh pointing out at Shashank.In return, Aadarsh and his secretary Raj both gave Vihaan an awkward stare. Uninformed of their identities, Vihaan repeated his words "Can we keep him out of the project?"His request constructed a mysterious smile on Shashank's face. Aadarsh was blankly looking at Vihaan as he has no words left to explain the situation. "I am not going to keep myself out" Shashank replied in a serious tone."I am not asking you, stay away from it," Vihaan said  "Well, how can the boss stay out of the project?" Shashank replied"Boss?" "Aren't you Mr Malhotra's secretary?" Manasvini asked"Oh I never introduced myself to you properly, let me do it now" "I am Shashank Malhotra, CEO of the MM group," Shashank said"...and I am very pleased to meet you" he added with the brightest smile on his face."..." Manasvini has nothing to say she was just stunned by his words.Vihaan was shocked as well, he was regretting the decision he made a few minutes ago."Why did I agree on this deal..." He sighed glancing at Aarav and Shashank."Now when things are sorted out can we start the meeting?" Shashank said indicating for them to take a seatAs for Manasvini, he offered her a chair himself. It hasn't been a minute, and their (Vihaan and Aarav's) blood pressure started to hike.After two and a half hours finally, their meeting ended. Manasvini and Vihaan were the first who came out of the meeting room they were going to have lunch, for the past six months they always have had their meals together. Aarav and Lily were just behind them. So do Shashank, he was waiting for the meeting to end so that he can ask her for her answer."Manasvini..."