Siddarth POV
My name is Siddarth Kapoor. I'm 28 years old and I'm the youngest billionaire in Mumbai. Of course, it's because of the blessings of my elders and my hard work. I freshened up thanks to my biological clock at 6:00 AM. It doesn't matter how late I sleep; I always wake up at 6:00 AM. After that, I go jogging and exercise. I returned at 7:00 AM, bathed, and got ready for the day. I wore my navy blue three-piece Armani suit, black leather shoes, and cherished Titan watch. This watch, a gift from my father, is my talisman of good fortune, a fitting accessory for today's significant meeting.
When I came downstairs, it was 7:30 AM. I didn't see Papa or Mama, only Didi, who was arranging breakfast on the table. She turned around and looked at me.
I said, "Good morning, Didi." Before she could reply, I asked, "Where are Papa and Mama?" She looked at me and replied, "Good morning, Siddarth. Mama and Papa got up early this morning to visit Papa's friend who has been admitted to the hospital."
I walked towards the dining table and sat down. She served me breakfast, sat, served herself, and started eating. I asked, "Which friend and what happened to him?" She took a long breath and replied, "It's Kumar Uncle. After the death of his wife, he started drinking and smoking. Now, he has been diagnosed with second-stage lung cancer because of this. His son lives abroad and will come back next week. So, he has no one to take care of him. That's why they went there." I understood what she was saying. She looked at me and said, "You know that's why I always told you not to smoke or drink. It's dangerous for your health."
I looked at her and said, "Didi, I swear I have never smoked or drunk, and I never will."
"I know."
"Then why are you saying these things to me as if I'm guilty?"
"It's just that I'm worried about you. Alright?"
I quickly finished eating my breakfast. She is always worried and tense about me, even more than our parents. I can bet on it. Whenever I'm worried, tense, or in trouble, I can talk to her, and she guides me. That's why I love, respect, and care for her. I noticed tears in her eyes. I stood up from where I sat and knelt in front of her, resting my head on her lap. At first, she was shocked by my actions, but after a few seconds, she relaxed. She placed her hand on my head and asked, "What happened?"
I took a deep breath and replied, "I know you care and worry about me because of your past. But I am not the weak guy I was in the past, and I promise I'll protect and take care of everyone. Now don't you worry, okay? Just smile." She wiped her tears with her hand and forced a smile. But that smile didn't reach her eyes. I promised myself I would always protect her and her smile. "Now, wish me luck."
"Why?"
I snapped at her and asked, "Didi, did you forget? I have an important meeting with my American clients."
"No, just kidding. Best of luck with the meeting, and Mama and Papa also say that their blessings are with you. Now, stand up." She took the bowl and spoon. "Eat these curds and sugar."
I ate, said goodbye, and left for the office. I arrived at 8:55 AM. Everyone greeted me; I just nodded. My PA, Mr. Rohit Mittal, greeted me and informed me about my schedule.
He said, "Sir, the meeting with the American clients is at 10:00 AM. After coming back from the meeting, you have some reports to sign. Then, you have to go to VS Jewellers to select the jewellery design for your sister's birthday gift in the evening. That's it for today."
"Okay. Get the meeting room ready and double-check everything. When they arrive, inform me," I replied.
VS Jewellers is an interesting place. Not only are they involved in jewellery, but they are also part of the fashion and cosmetic industry. Nobody knows who owns it—whether the person behind the scenes is male or female, young or old. Everyone knows about Mr. Nishant Patel, with whom we will be dealing regarding the company matters. He is also my mother's friend, which is one of the reasons I agreed to this meeting after the last incident. During the last visit there a female staff try to seduce me, which I don't like. I decided not to deal with them again. But Nishant uncle requests apologies for this matter. So, I gave him a chance and warned them it should not happen again.
After some time, they arrived, and we went to the meeting room. After we entered the room, I greeted Mr. Williams and his secretary. We started the meeting, and I gave the presentation with full confidence. The meeting went on for hours, covering details and negotiations, and we successfully secured the contract, signing it under our terms and conditions. I was happy that my staff's hard work and overtime paid off well. After seeing them off, I announced to everyone in the office that we got the contract and the bonus would be doubled for the next month. Everyone cheered about this. After the announcement, I returned to my cabin, signed reports and checked some emails and files.
After some time there was a knock on the door. I said, "Come in." My PA reminded me about my appointment with VS Jewellers. Then, we headed to VS Jewellers for our meeting.
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*In India, there is a belief that before going outside for something important, one should always eat curds and sugar for good luck.*
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