The mystery (chapter 1)

I opened my eyes with great difficulty. My head hurts. As I opened my eyes I saw a pinkish sealing. Where am I? I looked around the surroundings.

It was Ragini’s room. Ragini Maheshwari, my childhood bestie. Her home is like my own home. She’s my best friend, my soul sister. We are not sisters by blood but by heart.

But if I’m in Ragini’s room then where’s Ragini? I got up and my head was paining.

My stomach grumbled. It’s been more than twenty four hours since I had anything. I heard footsteps and I turned around. Ragini came and placed a tray of food infront of me. She sat and signed me to eat.

I maybe hungry but I don’t want to eat.

“Ragini I don’t want to eat” I said.

“Swara you have to. Yesterday you fell unconscious because you didn’t eat anything and I don’t want you to fall sick again. So just eat” Ragini ordered me.

I picked up the sandwich she has brought for me. I gulped it down. I finished my sandwich quickly.

“Ragini please get me some water”

“Yeah OK!” Ragini replied and left.

I walked towards the balcony. Cool breeze wiped my face. There was a chill in the air. The streets of London were usually busy but since it was early morning all I could see were a few people.

I remembered that yesterday I was out for some work and I fell unconscious as I ate nothing. Shraddha, my sister was supposed to come home today as she has got 1 week holiday from her college.

Oh Shit! I also have my interview today.
I need to get back home. I got up and picked up my bag from the table and looked at myself in the mirror once. My face was pale and I had dark circles. I rushed downstairs. I looked at my watch. It was already nine. In one hour shraddha will be here. I have to get back home before she reaches.

“Ragini I’m going back” I yelled and ran outside the house. I booked a cab and in no time cab arrived. I reached after 30 mins.

Unlocking the door, I entered inside. Oh my god! What is she doing here before ten?! I gulped. She was angry. She was supposed to be here at ten. I got inside quietly and she turned around.

“Di!” she yelled. “You know na I was supposed to come home today. What were you doing?” She yelled on the top of her voice.

“Shraddha I’m sorry” I gave her my best puppy eyes.

She glared me before saying “Fine! It should not happen again”

“I’ll make sure it doesn’t. Hey shraddha I have an interview today so I will change and leave! Till then you can visit your old friends” I ran to my room because I don’t want to be late.

I opened my closet and took out a elegant black pencil skirt and a white shirt. I rushed to the bathroom and turned on the hot shower. It was so relaxing. I felt all the stress fly away.

I came out of the bathroom in a white robe and wore my clothes. I blew dry my air and tied them into a high ponytail. I applied a little compact to hide my dark circles. A little bit of mascara and Kajal and my favourite pink lip gloss.

I took a look at myself. Not bad Swara agarwal I complimented myself. Picking up my bag, I quickly slipped into my stilettos.

I glanced at my wrist watch. If I don’t reach office in 1 hour I’ll be late. I quickly booked a cab to the mehrotra industries. It’s ruling the market right now and I have applied a job in that company. I was damn nervous. I really need this job.

I used to work in Mr.Khan’s company but his business came crashing down and the company was closed.

Once I’ve reached, I paid the driver and made my way inside.

I went to the reception and the receptionist told me the way to his cabin. His cabin was fourth from my right. I walked towards his cabin. My hands were trembling due to fear. Only I know how badly I need this job.

I knocked the cabin and waited him to say come in. My boss, Sanskar mehrotra is the youngest business tycoon. I have heard and read a lot about him. His photo is everywhere- in newspaper and magazines.

He finally said come in. I entered inside. He was wearing a white shirt. The sleeves were rolled up and his tie was loose. He was engrossed in his work. His hairs were messy. He looked so hot. Swara what you thinking he’s your boss or to be boss only if you get this job , of course.

He looked up and I saw his hazel brown eyes. I felt myself lost in them.

My trances were broken by his voice “So you are here for a job?”

“Yes sir”

“Sit down” he signed me to sit on the chairs infront of his desk.

He asked me a few questions. He folded his hands and stared me.

“So Miss. Agarwal you can come office from tomorrow but make sure you reach in time. I hate people who don’t value time. You don’t want to be one of them, do you?!” He said in a serious tone.

“Yes sir! I will make sure that you get no complaints from my side” I said with a big smile.

“Miss.Agarwal control your excitement” he said chuckling. Oh my god! He looks so cute.

“Yes sir! For now I’ll leave. Have a good day!” I got up and gave him smile. He smiled back at me.

I went out of his cabin with a big smile on my face. I decided to go for a walk. I went to the nearest cafe which was about 15 mins. I placed my order and waited for good 10 mins till the waiter came with my cup of latte.

While sipping the coffee I was scrolling the newsfeed on facebook. When I was sipping my coffee, something caught my eye. There was someone hiding behind the tree and it was staring me only.

And when I was about to get up for checking on who was there, the shadow just disappeared into thin air.

My mind was now only thinking about the shadow that I have seen. I was waiting for my cab when I saw my friend, sanyukta.

“Hey Swara ! Long time no see” she gave me a side hug. I just smiled.

“Hi sanyukta!” I said and just then my cab arrived. “I’m so sorry but I really need to go. I will catch up with you later”

“Yeah even I’m getting late” sanyukta replied.

“Ohk then!” I waved at her. I opened the car door and got inside. I reached and paid the driver and climbed the stairs. Taking out the key from my hand bag I unlocked the apartment.

I just jumped on the couch and shut my eyes. My stomach grumbled. It demanded food. Huh…I’m too lazy to make a meal for myself so better make some noodles.

I made some noodles and ate them while watching my favourite serial, flash. Shraddha, my sister is in last year of her college. She has a passion for painting.

She’s going to stay at her friend’s house tonight. I knew it.

I laid down on the bed and my mind clicked to the shadow. Who was that? Ugh….leave that. Tomorrow’s my first day of office. His words echoed in my mind.

“Make sure you reach in time.”

“I hate people who don’t value time.”

I jumped. I need to wake up early tomorrow. Where’s my phone? I searched under the blanket and my phone fell down. Oops…I picked it up and set the alarm of 7:00, 7:15, 7:30. I can’t wake up in just one alarm. So I just set three alarm to wake up early. Now I have my goodnight sleep.

I closed my eyes and soon sleep took over me.
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