Rich Brat: Sweet Revenge Of A Lazy Princess

The days had been going smoothly for Shreya except for the long hours of course. With S corp. out of the way, all the previous projects that were put on hold were renewed. And of course, the development of the mall is also going as planned without hitch. And since this project is personally handled by her, she oversaw every nook and cranny of the planning as well as the execution.

Originally, the project was to be handled by some designated directors. But because of S corp. intervention, the project went to Akash. And since Shreya intervened with the planning and design, Akash felt it was only appropriate that Shreya explain everything to the other investors and banks. Which in turn spiraled into her handling the project personally since she was the one who gave her word to the investors. This actually led to longer hours but Shreya did not mind the hours as much as the process of dealing with all the people. She was barely keeping up with the names.

That day she decided she needed to take a break before she drives herself crazy.

She walked out of her office but then when she was walking past Akash's office the doors suddenly pulled open and Madhu came out rushing. But she stood frozen at her place when she unexpectedly met with Shreya there. But then she quickly wiped away her tears and greeted Shreya with a slight bow and went to her own desk.

Shreya looked at her back bewildered. But then Akash's office doors opened once again and this time it was Akash himself. Like Madhu, even Akash froze seeing Shreya but then he did not run away just yet.

"You want to tell me what is going on??" Shreya asked her cousin with her brows raised.

Akash gave her a sheepish look and said scratching the back of his neck, "I messed up."

"Fix it. By today." Shreya ordered and left.

Akash hung his heads low and went to Madhu's cabin. He peeked in only to find her bawling her eyes out.

"Madhu…" He called out softly.

Madhu instantly stiffened and hurriedly wiped her eyes and looked up.

"Yes sir, you need anything??" she asked with the coldest eyes and a professional voice. She was distant. And only at that moment, Akash realized how warm she had been with him all this while. And he had to ruin it with his stupid mouth!

He nicely chided himself in his head and looked at Madhu with his best pitiful face he could muster.

Everything was good until lunch today. Akash had a lunch meeting with one of the difficult clients. So when he came back he was already in a foul mood.

So when Madhu came in with some papers for him to sign and when he found loads of silly mistakes, he blasted her. He drained all his previous frustrations at her.

Madhu did not really say anything then. But then a person came later and said they had forwarded the file to the wrong person.

And thus she was giving him the cold shoulders not that he doesn't deserve it. Still.

"I'm sorry…" Akash said sincerely.

And it might not be an everyday sight where Akash is apologizing but it was still not an exceptional sight either. Adithya was very strict on fairness. So when he formed the company, he taught the bosses to not only be fair between the employees but also to be equal with them.

And Shreya, of course, continued the tradition. SO no matter who messes up and no matter the level of superiority, he should apologize. And anybody not abiding by the rule will be dismissed without notice without discrimination.

Madhu looked at Akash. She saw the guilt clear as day.

"It's okay…" She said softly and then blew her nose on the hanky.

Akash, even though knew he was off the hook, something just did not feel right. He could see that his words have hurt her a lot. A lot more than an apology could mend.

So Akash strolled towards her. He crouched and sat on down in front of her chairs and took her hands in his. He then looked at her straight in eyes and said, "I mean it Madhu. I'm really sorry. I did not mean it when I said you were not competent. I am sorry I shouldn't have ever uttered them."

"But I am incompetent. Maybe this time it was not my fault. But I do bring a lot of trouble for you… so you don't have to worry about it." Madhu said softly hanging her head low but something uncomfortable hitched at the base of her throat even though she meant every word she uttered.

"No-no-no… Madhu, look at me. You are not incompetent. Yes, you are clumsy at times but it doesn't affect your work. Or else I wouldn't have kept you with me all this time. And I really sorry if I ever made you feel that way." Akash explained gently still carrying her hands within his.

Madhu did not really reply but a lone tear stumbled out her left eye. At that moment, when she was being consoled, that is when she actually knew how insecure she felt in this job all along. For some reason, she always felt Akash was actually putting up with her rather than being qualified for the job on her own feet.

"I just… when I am frustrated I end up saying all sorts of crap… so please don't take them seriously. I promise I will try my best to be more reasonable when I am frustrated. No guarantees though! Just a warning…" Akash blabbered seeing as Madhu was starting her waterworks again.

But his words were not helping. They just made Madhu more emotional. All her feeling for the person sitting in front of her and all her insecurities with regard to this job, everything made it hard for her to get her emotions under control right at that moment.

After all, it's only when you know that someone is going to catch you that you will let yourself be vulnerable.

But on the other side, Akash panicked seeing as she was starting a full-on brawl.

"Hey hey hey… If someone is going to come and see this, they are going to think I am bullying you. So can you please do something about the waterworks?? Because, I don't know if you noticed but tears freak me out!! Literally!" Akash said panicked and even showed his sweaty palms for proofs.

He is not proud of it but tears really did freak him out. And somehow every female in his life already knows of his weakness. That only made his life so much more miserable. He never ever won even one argument with his own little sister yet because of this.

All she had to do was bring one god damn tear appear on her eyes and Akash will end up bringing the stars to her feet.

Madhu let out a giggle seeing him so freaked out. It was amusing seeing her boss, who runs almost half of a multinational company so panicked over a few drops of tears. A wide grin spread on her face without realizing it.

Akash, at last, heaved a sigh of relief seeing her smile. He reached out and wiped the last bit of tears off of her face.

"Get back to work." He said at last and left.

As Madhu watched Akash's retreating figured, without her knowledge, there was a sense of longing in her eyes.

Akash may be too oblivious to notice it but Shreya who was watching everything that transpired just a while ago being hidden could clearly see. And big grin spread on her face as she hopped away.