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CHAPTER THREE

SAMEER

I was surprised with my own behavior. I was feeling guilty for hurting Naina unconsciously. I never wanted to do that. My own past insecurities were the reason for my anger towards her. My unwanted anger had already hurt her, Maa & Nanu... So, it was time to change that. I'm still attracted to Naina & I'm surprised with it. I've never got attracted to any girl before. This was the first time that I'm feeling it.

Being the most eligible bachelor, I've always got every girls attention. But here, I was getting highly attracted to Naina. So, this was a first for me. Munna & Pandit always teased me that there will be a day when I will feel the attraction & Naina was drawing my attention towards her. What was so special in her, I don't know that yet but still I'm drawn to her... Naina is beautiful in her own way...

When I'd got married to Sunaina, I wasn't attracted to her. Sunaina was beautiful but nothing had fascinated me towards her. Everything about her appeared fake & that was the reason I could never love her. I wanted time to accept the unwanted marriage. Even if I never loved her, but still I respected her & fulfilled all her wishes. We never consummated our marriage. Maybe this was the reason for her to cheat on me with Kartik. But when I hired the private investigator, he had found many evidences where she was cheating on me with not only Kartik but also with few other guys. That was when I didn't care of what the families would think about her & I'd showed the evidences to everyone. No one argued with me when I filed for the divorce, not even Sunaina.

But the experience had left a sour taste in my life which was why I behaved rudely most of the times. My family & my friends knew this & have tried their best to make me understand that I need to let go of my anger & rudeness. But now Naina has struck my life with a storm that will surely disrupt my life & I can see that happening & that's the reason why I want to stay away from her.

It's not even a day & I can see myself changing. The rude Sameer Maheshwari has started melting. What is going to happen in the future? I don't want to think about that now. But I know that this Naina Agarwal was going to be the reason of that drastic change.

When she came back from the mall with Preeti & Swati, she seemed happy. And somewhere seeing her smiling had brought a smile on my face. She looked more enchanting when she smiles happily. I'd helped her carry few bags to her room & had wanted to apologize. But she didn't let me. My heart stopped beating the minute she'd taken a step towards me. After hearing her, I'd fallen a little more for her. She was kind too. I could feel the sudden shift between us when I'd got closer to her entering her personal space. But she didn't move & stood where she was. We stood there looking into each other's eyes deeply. I've never felt such connection with anyone before.

She was happy throughout the dinner. While talking to her parents, her eyes turned misty. I understood that she was missing them a lot. I was happy to hear her call my mother 'Maa" as we all called her. She was crying happy tears. When my mother took us all in a group hug, I'd placed my hand on her shoulder intentionally to check if I could feel the sparks. And Ohhh God... What should I say? It was not only me who felt the sparks but she also felt the same. We shared a look & instantly moved away.

I surprised everyone by asking Naina to join us at our office the next day with her certificates. Everyone was shocked with it. I told her that we will interview her & then she could earn the position of financial accounting on her merits. She seemed happy with it. She was going to meet me at sharp eight the next morning, so that I could take her to office with me.

Sleep eluded me tonight. I was tossing & turning on my bed. Whenever I closed my eyes, Naina's smiling face would appear. Why is mind filled with her thoughts since her arrival? I got up from the bed & walked out of my room & went to the terrace. It was already midnight. I could see a silhouette of someone on the terrace, who was sitting on the swing. I took a deep breath & took slow steps towards her.

Yesss... It was Naina on the swing. She had seen me coming towards her but she didn't panic instead she kept looking at me. Without making any noise, I sat beside her on the swing maintaining a little distance. I wasn't sure of how would I react with the proximity. "Ummm... tumhe neend nahi aa rahi Naina???" I said softly looking at her. Her face glowed under the moonlight. I couldn't look away... I didn't want to look away...

"Nahi... Woh jagah change hone par mujhe usually neend nahi aati..." I heard her soft soothing voice which instantly calmed my heart. "Mummy-papa ki yaad aa rahi hai na tumhe?" She looked at me & I could see that she didn't need to answer me... She was missing her parents. Her eyes shined with the tears. My hands automatically moved & wiped her cheeks. I didn't withdraw my hands from her face. Her face was in my large palms & I was wiping the tears that were flowing continuously.

"Sshhhh... Bas karo Naina... Kitna rona hai aur? Chup ho jao ab." My voice sounded alien to me. I'd never done this. "Sameer... Main apne mummy-papa se itna durr kabhi nahi rahi. Yeh pehli baar hai. Main hamesha one day picnics par jaati thi par kabhi night outs ke liye nahi gayi kyunki main mummy-papa se durr nahi reh paati thi. Aur aaj dekho main yahaan India mein hun aur mere mummy-papa Canada mein."

"Naina... Tumhe khud ko strong banana hoga. Tum India mein apna sapna poora karne aayi ho, toh usse poora karo. Aise rone se kuch nahi hoga, sirf tabiyat kharaab hogi. Aur yeh sab jaankar tumhare parents ko accha nahi lagega na?" She calmed a bit & stopped crying & I moved away.

"Hmmm... Aap sahi keh rahe ho. Mujhe mere sapno pe focus karna chahiye. Sameer... Main aapse kuch puchu toh jawaab doge?" I don't know what she was going to ask me but how can I deny her. "Pucho..." She didn't say anything for a while. After a few minutes, she spoke a little hesitantly, "Aapko mera yahaan rehna pasand nahi hai na Sameer?" I closed my eyes hearing her question. I should've guessed it before. It was a mistake sitting next to her.

I exhaled slowly, "Jaisa tum soch rahi ho waisa nahi hai Naina... Main bas kisi pe ekdum se vishwas nahi kar paata, isliye thoda rude behave karta hun. I'm sorry Naina... Maine anjaane mein hi sahi par tumhe hurt kiya hai & I'm really sorry for my behavior. I really am. Aaj tumhara India mein pehla din hi tha aur main aise tumse rudely behave kar raha tha..." I was really ashamed of myself.

Naina kept her hand on my hand, "Aapko sorry bolne ki zarurat nahi hai Sameer. Main bhi shayad aise hi behave karti agar koi mere ghar par aise rehne aa jaata... But you don't worry... Main jald hi koi rent par apartment le lungi aur yahaan se chali jaaungi. Bas thode din jhel lena mujhe..." That wasn't sounding good... I didn't want her to go yet.

"Naina... I'm sorry if I made you feel unwanted or uncomfortable. Please mat jaana yahaan se. Maa aur Nanu ko accha nahi lagega. Please jaane ki baat mat karo. Jab tumne Maa ko 'Maa' bola, tabse hi yeh ghar tumhara bhi ho gaya. Tumhe kahin rent par rehne ki zarurat nahi hai Naina... Tum job karo aur apne ghar ka sapna poora karo. Mujhse waada karo ki tum ab se jaane ki baat nahi karogi. Isse mujhe lagega ki tumne mujhe maaf kiya... Toh Naina... mujhe maaf karogi na???" I was praying to all Gods that she would forgive me & promise to never go from this house... from our lives... from my life...

We were silent for the next few minutes. This silence wasn't disturbing me as I knew that she was thinking about what I'd said a while ago. I was looking at her glowing face & she'd closed her eyes. When she opened her eyes & looked at me, I was lost in her doe shaped brown eyes... "Sameer... Thik hai... Main waada karti hun ki main iss ghar ko chodkar kahin nahin jaaungi..."

I was elated, "Sacchii... iska matlab tumne mujhe maaf kiya..." She nodded, "Haannnn... Maine aapko maaf kiya Sameer. Par ek promise mujhe bhi chahiye." I didn't think twice before agreeing, "Bolo... Kya promise chahiye tumhe." She took away her hand from mine & I immediately lost the warmth.

"Promise karo ki aap ab se kisi se bhi rudely behave nahi karoge..." I smiled at her request. This girl was definitely driving me crazy. "Thik hai... Main promise karta hun ki main tumse rudely behave nahi karunga... Dusron ke liye main promise nahi kar sakta..." She laughed, "Aap na Sameer... Maine jo kaha woh promise chahiye mujhe." I gave up & joined her laughter, "Thik hai... Main promise karta hun ki main kisi se bhi rudely behave nahi karunga..."

"Very good... Ummm... ab sone jaana chahiye. Subah office bhi jaana hai na..." I nodded. I followed behind her & we reached our rooms. She turned towards me, "Goodnight Sameer..." "Goodnight Naina... Yaad hai na subah aath baje... Kaam ke time main sach mein hitler hi hun..." She laughed, "Haannn... Haannn... Thik hai..." and she left towards her room. I stood at the entrance of my room till she entered her room.

I went inside my room & slept with a smile which had happened after a very long time. I got up just before the alarm would go off at six. I freshened up & opened the sliding doors that led to my balcony to do my daily workout. An hour had already passed & I got ready in the next twenty minutes. I went downstairs & found Maa placing the dishes on the table & Nanu was reading the newspaper. I touched Nanu's feet & kissed Maa on her cheeks, wishing them good morning. It was already seven thirty but there was no trace of Naina.

I, Maa & Nanu settled on the dining table to have our breakfast. I looked at the clock again, it was seven thirty-five. Nanu & Maa looked at me suspiciously but I remained quiet & continued serving myself. I was just pouring the orange juice in my glass when I heard the jingling sound. I turned & froze in my seat.

Naina was wearing a light pink kurta with a white palazzo. Her hair was left open & it seemed to be wet. She walked towards us & that's when I noticed the anklets. She was looking so beautiful that I forgot to reply her when she wished me good morning. Nanu slowly whispered, "Mooh band kar le, warna makkhhi andar chali jaayegi." I came out of my trance & looked away from her immediately.

"Tum ekdum time par aa gayi Naina... Aao baitho... Naashta kar lo..." She joined us at the dining table. She sat next to me. I took a long breath taking in her fruity fragrance. She smelled awesome. I glanced at her & she smiled wishing me a good morning again. "Good morning Naina..." I said softly. Maa & Nanu looked at me surprised with the greeting.

I didn't look at them & continued with my breakfast. The upma tasted awesome, "Maa... Aaj upma bohot accha banaa hai. Kuch alag experiment kiya hai kya?" Maa looked at Naina & said, "Aaj naashta Naina ne banaaya hai..." I somewhere knew this before but just wanted to confirm.

"Naina... Upma bohot achha banaa hai. Kabhi fursat mein bataana kya special ingredients use kiye tumne..." Nanu coughed hearing my appreciation & Maa kept staring at me. Naina instantly got up from her chair & handed a glass of water to Nanu... Nanu drank it slowly coughing a little in between, his eyes still fixed on me. I carried on with my breakfast as if nothing had happened.

"Naina... Tum kahin baahar jaa rahi ho kya? Itna jaldi uth gayi thi aur ab ready bhi ho gayi ho." Maa asked her in a lovely tone. She never used such lovely tone with me... Was I getting jealous of the way Maa was treating Naina... Yesss... a little maybe... but I knew that Maa was making Naina feel at home. So, I won't say anything to spoil that.

"Jee Maa... Main Sameer ke saath office jaa rahi hun..." This time I choked on my food & started coughing... Again, Naina was the one to hand me a glass of water & I drank it slowly taking small sips. I remembered that when I'd asked Naina to come to office today, Nanu & Maa had already gone to their rooms, so they didn't know about the change of events.

When I sobered down from my coughing fit, I looked at Nanu & Maa, who were already raising their eyebrows at me. But before I could say anything Naina replied, "Woh kal raat Sameer ne mujhe apne certificates lekar office aane ko kahaa. Fir interview bhi lenge. Mujhe yeh job mere merits par milni chahiye, isliye Sameer mujhe chance de rahe hain." I needed to say something but no voice came out of my mouth & I kept mum.

I was happy that Maa & Nanu didn't question me & we finished our breakfast. "Sameer... Main meri bag lekar aati hun room se. Bas do minute mein aayi..." I stayed in the living room as I'd already brought my bag with me earlier. "Sameer... Mujhe accha laga ki tum Naina ko chance de rahe ho... Usse acche se behave karna... Samjhe..." Maa almost chided me. I hugged her, "Maa... Don't worry... Main aapki beti ko tang nahi karunga..." She held my ear & I screamed a little, "Maa... Dard ho raha hai... mera kaan chodo na..." "Tang nahi karunga ka kya matlab hua?"

I laughed... "Maa... please kaan chodo na... Nanu aap kuch bolo naa..." I looked at Nanu who behaved as if he hadn't heard anything at all & continued reading his already read newspaper. "Meri beti ko tang kiya na toh dekhna tu, tera kya haal karungi..." Maa said after leaving my ear & I heard Naina giggling behind me... Ohhh... So, madam had heard everything that was going on here.

"Chalo Naina... It's already eight. We need to be in office on time. I don't want to break my own rules of being punctual. C'mon... lets go..." I turned towards Maa & Nanu... "Bye Maa... Bye Nanu... Raat ko milenge ab..." Naina hugged Maa & touched Nanu's feet, bidding them goodbyes. This girl would definitely drive me crazy with her loving gestures towards my family. Sunaina never hugged Maa or took blessings from Nanu. I closed my eyes, "Why was I comparing Naina with Sunaina? What is wrong with me?"

I opened my eyes when I heard her voice, "Chalein Sameer... Warna sach mein late ho jaayenge..." I moved out of the house without saying anything & she followed behind me. I walked towards my car & opened the passenger seat's door for her. She silently took the seat & I sat at the driving seat.

The drive was silent for few minutes which was getting on my nerves as I wanted to hear her voice. "Ummm... Aap roz car khud hi drive karte ho Sameer?", she asked softly as if she heard my request of talking. I didn't look at her, "Haannn... I prefer driving my car." I could feel her gaze on me. I stopped the car at the red lights & looked at her.

NAINA

I couldn't sleep at night due to change in place. So, I thought of going to terrace. I sat on the swing that instantly calmed me when I felt the cold breeze on my face... There was another reason too that eluded my sleep... I was missing my parents a lot... Every night my mother used to come to my room for gossiping & then I would go to sleep. I was missing that today. I wanted someone to be with me now. Maa & Nanu must have already slept. Sameer... No... I can't talk to him now as it is, he doesn't like my staying at his place.

I heard some footsteps near the entrance & my heartbeat summersaulted seeing Sameer entering the terrace. I looked at the sky & thanked God who sent Sameer here now. He slowly came towards me & sat next to me on the swing. Now I was at peace... my heart was at peace...

Sameer knew the reason behind my tears & held my face in his palms wiping my constant tears. The minute his hand had touched my face, I'd shuddered. There was a respectable distance between us but yet it felt intimate to me. The way he was looking at me... the way he'd held my face... the way he kept wiping my tears... the way he was motivating me to chase my dreams... Everything felt intimate... it felt surreal... I didn't want that moment to end ever...

I asked him a little hesitantly, "Aapko mera yahaan rehna pasand nahi hai na Sameer?" I knew the reason behind his rudeness but still I wanted to ask him & hear him. He apologized for his behavior & he wanted forgiveness from me. I could see in his eyes that he regretted his behavior towards me... I told him to bear with me for just few more days & I would leave his house soon, once I got a decent apartment on rent.

Sameer asked for forgiveness by never leaving his house & my departure would hurt Maa & Nanu... To be honest, I too didn't want to leave this house... I connected with Maa, Nanu, Munna, Pandit, Swati & Preeti in this house... And Sameer... I think I'm already losing my heart to him... I wanted to stay & see where this would lead me too... There was definitely a chemistry between us... a strong pull I felt towards him since my arrival here.

I promised him that I won't leave his house & asked him to make a promise in return that he would never behave rudely with anyone. He agreed albeit reluctantly but I was happy with it nonetheless... It was too late so we left to our rooms. I didn't want to go just yet but I knew that we needed to sleep or else we both would get up late at the morning.

I got up early & went for a jog. I saw Sameer doing his workout in his balcony. His sweaty bare chest shined in the sunlight & I swallowed hard. He was so busy in his workout that he didn't notice me in the garden. I left immediately to freshen up & joined Maa in the kitchen to help her make the breakfast. I made upma & tea & left to get ready for the day.

When I came downstairs for breakfast, I was stunned to see Sameer. I hadn't expected him to be ready so soon. He looked dashing in his dark blue suit that fitted him perfectly. He too looked stunned to see me all ready for the day. I greeted him good morning but he seemed a little lost. I sat next to me him & started having my breakfast. I heard him say, "Maa... Aaj upma bohot accha banaa hai. Kuch alag experiment kiya hai kya?"

I blushed as he indirectly praised the upma that I'd prepared. Maa informed him that the upma was made by me & he said, ""Naina... Upma bohot achha banaa hai. Kabhi fursat mein bataana kya special ingredients use kiye tumne..." I was surprised with the open praising but before I could react, Nanu started coughing & I got up to give him water. Maa was staring at Sameer but he continued with his breakfast. I knew that Nanu & Maa were surprised with the new camaraderie between us.

Maa asked me that whether I was going out as I was ready so early in the morning. I told her, "Jee Maa... Main Sameer ke saath office jaa rahi hun..." This time Sameer started coughing & I handed him a glass of water & he sobered down after drinking few sips. We finished the breakfast & I went to my room to collect my bag.

When I came down, I saw Maa had held Sameer's ear tightly & he was requesting her to leave it & that he won't disturb me. I giggled seeing them that way. Maa released his ear & we left for office after bidding them goodbyes. There was something different between us today... I don't know what... but something was definitely different.

Sameer opened the door for me & I settled myself in the car & he drove towards his office. I was surprised that he didn't have a driver. The silence was getting on my nerves so I asked, "Ummm... Aap roz car khud hi drive karte ho Sameer?" He said that he preferred driving himself. He was having different shades to his personalities & I was loving them a lottt. I still had a lot to discover about him.

He stopped the car at the red lights & looked at me. His intense gaze did many things in my stomach. "Kitna time lagega office pohonchne mein?" I couldn't keep quiet... I wanted to talk & hear him too... "Half an hour more. Ummm... Tumne saare certificates toh le liye na? You aren't nervous right?" How could I tell him that I was always nervous around him? I'm fascinated with all of him.

Sameer held my gaze for a while until we heard loud honks behind us. He instantly muttered a few incoherent curses & started driving. "Haannn... Maine saare certificates le liye hai & I'm fine Sameer... Main nervous nahi hun." I was fidgeting a little & that was noticed by Sameer, "Are you sure Naina?"

"Haannn..." I said looking at him who was concentrating more on his driving. His hand came on my fidgeting hand, "Don't worry Naina... It's just going to be us... In fact, you will feel better after hearing this that I won't be interviewing you..." I wasn't relieved with this revelation. His warm hand squeezed mine a little, "Take some deep breaths Naina... You will feel better..."

I did as he said & I was indeed feeling better. The car entered into a huge posh area where a tall building appeared. He parked the car away from the parking lot & we got down. He led me toward the elevators keeping his hand on my back. I shivered with his gesture but he seemed unaffected...

We entered the elevator & he pressed the button for the twentieth floor, that was the last floor. "Ummm... Mera office top floor par hai. Tumhara interview wahin hoga." I nodded, "Okk..." Sameer was just looking at me which was making me a more nervous. The elevator dinged announcing that we've reached our destination. He again placed his hand at my back & led me towards his cabin. There was no one on that floor. I saw a small reception table near the door that opened to his cabin. A beautiful girl was sitting there who was focused on the screen in front of her.

As if she had sensed our footsteps, she looked up from the screen, "Good morning Sameer Sir..." She looked at me with questioning eyes. "Good morning Kamya... Please order two hot coffees for us & keep my schedule free today." "Ok Sir..." She again looked at me & that's when Sameer spoke again, "Inform Munna & Pandit that I want to see them in my cabin in ten minutes. And make it four coffees." All the while, Sameer didn't move his hand away from my back which was noticed by Kamya, his assistant.

Sameer turned to me, "Come Naina... This way..." We entered his cabin together. His cabin was a large one. It was mostly open spaced. A huge wooden desk was placed in the middle of the room with a dark brown leather chair, that was probably Sameer's chair. There were three chairs at the opposite side but of a smaller version. The walls were cream in color which perfectly suited the decors. A huge shelf was placed at the other corner which included some books & files. There was a couch too with a table.

I didn't know when Sameer had taken his seat & was looking at me keenly. "Woh... Main... Main... Woh bas yunhi sab dekh rahi thi." I stuttered a little under his stare. Before I could move, the door opened behind me & I heard their voices, "Hiiii Naina... Welcome to Maheshwari Industries..." Munna & Pandit took me in their hugs one by one. "Thank You..." I said softly feeling the brother's love for the first time.

"Isne jyada torture toh nahi kiya na tujhe yahaan laate waqt..." Pandit asked me directly teasing Sameer. I could see Sameer's lips curving up a little. Munna joined him, "Haannn Naina... Agar pareshaan kiya hai toh bataa, hum abhi hi class lagaate hai iski..." I knew both were teasing Sameer. So, I added too, "Agar aisa kuch hua toh zaroor bataungi... Waise uski nobat nahi aayegi..." And I winked at them. They both burst out laughing loudly & Sameer kept staring at me.

There was a knock on the door & Kamya walked in with a tray full of coffee cups. The door opened again & Preeti & Swati came in. They both hugged me tightly together. Kamya was watching everything with wide open eyes. "Kamya... Did you cancel all my schedule for today???" Sameer was back to the rude Sameer Maheshwari zone & I rolled my eyes at that which was noticed by everyone.

"Yesss Sir... All the meetings have been postponed for later this week." "Great... You may go now. I will call you if I need anything..." Kamya left the cabin but not before giving me a once over. We all settled at the couch with our coffees & Sameer joined us too. "So, Naina are you nervous?" "Ummmm... Yesss... a little... but I will be fine Preeti after having this coffee..."

"Ummm... Mera interview kon lene wala hai?" I asked the question that was on my mind since Sameer said that he won't interview me. Everyone looked at each other & then all eyes finally landed on Sameer... He raised his eyebrows at others, "Aise kyun dekh rahe ho mujhe?" "Tum Naina ka interview nahi lenewale?" Munna asked with a surprised look. "Nahi... Naina ka interview main nahi lunga aur naa hi tum mein se koi lega. Maine kal hi kahaa tha ki Naina ko apne merits pe yeh position milegi naaki kisi ke favors se." "Woh toh pataa hai hume... suna tha kal... Ab bataa interview kon lenewala hai?" Pandit asked him curiously.

I remained mute throughout the conversation. Sameer looked at me, "Naina... Tumhara interview aadhe ghante baad hai. Tab tak tum inn sabke saath office dekh lo. And give me your certificates..." I handed the folder which had all my certificates in it to Sameer. "Tum log chaaho toh yahin baith sakte ho yaa fir Naina ko office dikha do. Aadhe ghante baad yahin uska interview hoga. So, get her on time here... Don't be late."

Saying that, he was gone. "I think hume yahin baithna chaahiye. Interview ke baad office dekh lenge." I said looking at them & they agreed. We kept talking on some mundane things & fifteen minutes passed away quickly. I wanted to use the loo & Swati took me to her cabin which was on the same floor for freshening up. When we came back, I saw Munna, Pandit & Preeti standing outside Sameer's cabin.

As I reached them, Sameer came out of his cabin, "Naina... Ready for the interview?" I looked into his deep black shining eyes & nodded, "Yesss... I'm ready..." He smiled & everyone wished me all the best & left from there, leaving me alone with Sameer. Kamya was looking at me suspiciously from afar...

"Naina... All the very best... I know that you will clear this interview & get this position." I was surprised with the confidence he had on me. "Sameer... Do you really feel I will get through this?" He came closer to me entering my personal space yet again, "Yesss... You will... Trust yourself Naina... You've to achieve your dreams..." He whispered in my ear... The butterflies in my stomach were back... "Okkk... I will..." I said taking in a deep breath.

I can't let him down... I will surely give my best & get this position... He opened the door for me & I stood rooted to the place looking at the interview panel in front on my eyes...

VISHAKHA

I was really upset with the way Sameer was behaving with Naina... He has already hurt her so many times since she has arrived here. This is not what I taught him all my life. I know he behaves rudely with almost every girl. But he needs to change that. Every girl is not Sunaina... This Sunaina's experience is the major cause for his rude behavior. I really feel bad for my Sameer many times. He never wanted to marry Sunaina. He never loved her even after marrying her.

Sameer loved Nanu enough that he married Sunaina just to keep his Nanu's promise to his best friend. When Sameer showed us all the evidences that the private investigator had given us, we were beyond shocked. I know even if Sameer didn't love Sunaina but he trusted & respected her a lot. He never misbehaved with her. He's a gentleman always. Even after filing for the divorce, he didn't use the evidences against her. Infact he destroyed those evidences, when the divorce proceedings started. I'm really lucky & grateful to God to give me such a gem as my child.

Today, I was surprised to see Sameer appreciating the upma that Naina had prepared for breakfast. What had happened last night? What had changed? I & Papa were happy with the change though... Once Sameer & Naina left for office, I called up Rama... my best friend...

She picked up the call after few rings, "Helloo... Vishakha... Sab thik hai na? Naina thik hai na wahaan?" "Haannn... Ramaa... Sab thik hai yahaan aur tumhari Naina bhi ekdum thik hai. Abhi office gayi hai Sameer ke saath." "Office??? Office kyun gayi hai Naina??? Vishakha... Kya chal raha hai wahaan... Mujhe sab batao..." I told her everything that had happened since yesterday & she listened quietly without interrupting me.

"Chalo... Accha hua... Sameer khud hi Naina ko apne office le gaya, warna mujhe usse emotional blackmail karna padta Ramaa..." She laughed at the other end. "Vishakha... Tum chinta mat karo... Bas thoda time jaane do... Humne jo socha hai, wohi hoga... Chalo main phone rakhti hun abhi... Baad mein baat karenge..." "Thik hai Rama... Tum Naina ki chinta mat karna. Main dhyaan rakhungi uska aur main hamara plan poora karke rahungi... Bye Rama... Take care..." "Bye Vishakha..." And we disconnected the call.

When I turned, I saw Papa standing behind me with his hands on his hips, "Kya planning ki jaa rahi hai mere peeth piche?" I told him our plan & he seemed elated hearing that, "Vishakha... Main bhi jitna ho sake utni help kar hi lunga tumhari... Bhagwan kare tumne jo socha hai wohi ho aur hamare bacche hamesha khush rahe..."

"Aisa hi hoga Papa... Dekhna aap..." I brought tea for us & we settled on the sofa. The landline rang & Papa picked it up, "Thik hai... Main abhi aata hun thodi der mein..." "Papa... Kahin jaa rahe ho?" "Haaannn beta... Tere plan ki shuruwat toh mujhe hi karni padegi..."

I smiled at his response & he left to get ready...

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