NIKKI
It was a heavenly weekend for Nikki. Parth had come to visit her and see to her needs. She had cooked and while Parth had also bought some food, he savoured every bit of Nikki's scrappy cooking while listening to Nikki's experience at work. Nikki had smiled inwardly. Parth was soo caring. She knew her culinary skills never could match the restaurant chef's, and yet, seeing Parth's thoughtful face as he bit on the paratha and heard about Nikki's trouble with her boss- she could not help but feel blessed. She was lucky to have Parth in her life. She told him about everything that had happened in the few days she had been in the city. When he learned about Neha, Nikki's only friend, his brows furrowed and he said, " Umm.. I don't want to discourage you," he stopped to think how to best frame his words, " but.. as much as i have heard, corporate offices don't allow friendships. You must keep that in mind. Colleagues can not be considered friends."
Nikki's heart swelled with pride as she listened. Despite never working in an office Parth knew so much about it. He was such a wise guy. She nodded her head though she little doubted that Neha, who had stood by her side in her time of difficulty,...