Aarav sat at the head of the long meeting table, his gaze focused intently on the employee giving the presentation. As the presentation concluded, he nodded approvingly, impressed by the thoroughness and professionalism displayed.

Aarav: "Excellent work, Rahul. That was a well-executed presentation. Keep it up."

The rest of the meeting proceeded smoothly, with Aarav providing valuable insights and guidance to his team. As the meeting drew to a close, he rose from his seat, a sense of satisfaction evident in his demeanor.

Aarav: "Thank you, everyone. Let's call together again next week to review the progress. Keep me updated on any developments in the meantime."

With a nod of acknowledgment from his team, Aarav exited the meeting room and made his way to his office. He paused briefly to inform his personal assistant of his plans for the day.

Aarav: "Rajesh, cancel all my appointments for today. I have somewhere I need to be."

Rajesh, his trusted PA, nodded in understanding and immediately set to work rescheduling Aarav's appointments.

Aarav then strode out of the building, the crisp autumn air invigorating as he made his way to his car. He signaled to his driver to step aside.

Aarav: "I'll be driving today."

With a nod of respect, the driver complied, and Aarav settled into the driver's seat, the hum of the engine filling the air as he pulled out of the parking lot.
..Meanwhile..
As Kiara sat in her office, the weight of the day's failures bore down on her shoulders. The courtroom drama had left her feeling defeated, and the judge's decision to reschedule the session only added to her frustration.

Kiara: "Great, just what I needed – another setback. Today couldn't get any worse."

Her mood darkened further as thoughts of Aarav crept into her mind, his image conjuring up a mix of anger and disappointment.

Kiara: "And to top it all off, I have to meet that insufferable man. As if my day wasn't already going horribly enough."

Despite her growing irritation, Kiara knew she couldn't avoid the meeting with Aarav. With a heavy sigh, she gathered her things and made her way out of the office, her steps heavy with the weight of her troubled thoughts.

......
Aarav and Kiara agreed to meet at a quaint cafe in the heart of the city. As Aarav sat in the small cafe, he couldn't help but feel a growing sense of annoyance as the minutes ticked by. He glanced at his watch for what felt like the hundredth time, the hands mocking him with each passing second.

Aarav: "Where is she? She said she'd be here by now."

He pulled out his phone and checked for any messages from Kiara, but the screen remained disappointingly empty.

Aarav: "Typical. She probably forgot or decided not to show up. What a waste of time."

With a frustrated sigh, he signaled to the waiter for another cup of coffee, resigning himself to the fact that their meeting wasn't going to happen.

Meanwhile, Kiara sat in her car, seething with frustration as she inched along in the bumper-to-bumper traffic. She cursed under her breath, realizing she had left her phone behind in her office and had no way of letting Aarav know she was running late.

Kiara: "Great, just great. Not only am I late, but I can't even apologize properly. This is a disaster."

She drummed her fingers impatiently on the steering wheel, knowing full well that it was unacceptable to keep someone waiting, especially in a professional setting. But with each passing minute, her anxiety only grew, knowing she was letting Aarav down.

At the café,
Aarav sighed in defeat and turned to leave. But as he pulled the door, he collided with a person at the gate, causing them both to stumble. Aarav quickly realized it was Kiara who had fallen, and he felt a pang of guilt wash over him.

Aarav: "I-I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there."

Kiara (while looking down): "What the hell? Can't you watch where you're going, you idiot?"

Aarav: "I said I'm sorry, okay?"
Hearing a familiar voice, Kiara looked up and saw Aarav standing. Kiara, being embarrassed gave an apologetic smile, before accepting Aarav's hand to help her stand.

Feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside him, Aarav hesitated before deciding to stay and talk things out with Kiara. They found a nearby bench and sat down, both feeling a sense of awkwardness hanging between them.

For a few moments, they sat in silence, neither quite sure how to break the tension. Eventually, Kiara took a deep breath and spoke up.

Kiara: "I owe you an apology. I left my phone behind and got stuck in traffic. I should have let you know I was running late."

Aarav nodded, understanding dawning in his eyes as he realized Kiara's side of the story.

Aarav: "I understand. It's okay."

Another silence fell between them, but this time, it was Aarav who decided to break it.

Aarav: "Look, I'm sorry if you got the wrong idea yesterday. I mean, it's not like I wanted you to ruin my suit or anything. But it's not entirely my fault either, you know? Maybe if you were more careful, this wouldn't have happened."

Kiara's eyes widened in disbelief at Aarav's words, feeling a surge of anger rise within her.

Kiara: "Excuse me? Are you seriously trying to blame me for what happened? I didn't ask to bump into you and spill my drink. And now you're making it sound like it's all my fault?"

Aarav: "No, that's not what I meant... I mean, yes, it was an accident, but you could have been more cautious. Anyway, I'm just trying to say sorry if I made you feel bad."

Kiara shook her head, unable to comprehend how Aarav's attempts at apologizing were only making things worse.

Kiara: "Wow, some apology. Thanks for nothing, Aarav."

Aarav: "Oh, come on! Don't act like you're completely innocent in all of this. You could have been more considerate instead of just waltzing around without a care in the world."

Kiara's temper flared at Aarav's accusation, her frustration boiling over.

Kiara: "Excuse me? I was the one who apologized, remember? And I even tried to explain why I was late. But you're too busy blaming me to even listen!"

Aarav: "Listen? Ha! What's there to listen to? All I hear is excuses and blame-shifting. Maybe you should take some responsibility for once."

Kiara: "Responsibility? You don't even know the meaning of the word! You're the one who's always acting like you're above everyone else, like you're perfect and can do no wrong."

Aarav's jaw clenched as he fought to control his rising anger.

Aarav: "And you're the one who's always so quick to judge, so quick to point fingers. Maybe if you took a good look in the mirror, you'd see who's really to blame here."

Kiara(sighs in frustration) : "Forget it. You're just like the rumors say – rude and arrogant. I thought we could work things out, but now I realize I was wrong. I think I hate you a bit."

Aarav, taken aback by Kiara's harsh words, felt a pang of hurt mingled with his anger.

Aarav: "Fine. If that's how you want to be, then so be it. Maybe I was wrong about you too."

As Kiara stormed off in anger, Aarav stood there in disbelief, watching her retreating figure. He couldn't believe that a woman had just walked out on him like that.

Feeling a mix of frustration and hurt pride, Aarav turned on his heel and followed suit, leaving the café behind in a swirl of emotions.

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