Bhoomi blinked looking at the friend request on her FB profile. Varun Marthur had send her a friend request, but they hardly knew each other. Whatever comrade they had was only on the professional level, then why would he send a connection request on FB and not on a professional network. She dragged the cursor on to accept and then ignore thinking what should she do...Bhoomi kept doing that for a couple of minutes before logging out of her account.

This was the 10th time  since morning time Varun logged into his account to check if Bhoomi accepted his invite. He was disappointed that she was taking so long. Never ever he had been so keen on a girl, the truth was Varun had never met a girl as polite as Bhoomi. He recalled when he had received the presentation from her company he had so many doubts some of which were really base less and he bugged her to the core. But she answered all, without losing her temper even for a second. Their phone conference lasted for roughly an hour and 15 minutes. Varun could make out her team huffing getting bored so was his. Bhoomi was the only one calm, this was the reason he had refereed her name to his Father. Varun smiled thinking how his father teased him using Bhoomi's name when he went on and on praising her skills, her calmness and professionalism. He lifted his phone again to check but to his bad luck Bhoomi was yet to respond to his request . He didn't realize but Varun had actually fallen for Bhoomi even before meeting her . Varun paced around his cabin thinking what to do , his mail box beeped . there was a mail from Jiya . She had mailed him few profiles of suitable brides. Varun scrolled them without any interest and then he paused there was Bhoomi's profile..Varun smiled then laughed and then jumped  ...he picked up the glass and sipped water leaning on his Table. As he lifted the glass again to take another sip , an idea struck his mind....he wanted to know her more and if not her way then it would be his way.

Jiya's Home

Jiya sat infront of her laptop with a cloth tied around her forehead , it had been 3 days since she started searching guys for Bhoomi, but none in her database satisfied her. She clicked on a profile...she leaned closer to get a better look; ''Hmm....MBA from US...looking for a fair tall good looking girl...Good looking ??? did he ever check his face he looks like a monkey..REJECTED''

Jiya moved to the second one; ''He is a software developer, good education...hmm impressive family background. Hobbies fitness..fitness fitness . Looking for a girl who loves his ambition for staying fit. IDIOT!!! Is he looking for a girl or a gym trainer....How do such people qualify for such good jobs...REJECTED''

Jiya sipped her ginger tea moving on to next; ''WOW!!! Every woman in his family is employed .Good education ...Handsome guy...wait he wants a partner who has good qualification and is ready to be a housewife " Jiya raised a brow as if she was right in front of the groom. " you will stay unmarried all your life ...jerks like you don't deserve a partner go tell your sister to be a housewife first" Jiya was  still cursing the the lad smiling on her screen when her mobile beeped she frowned looking at the callers name  Jiyarolled her eyes one more stupid male...why did you make them god"

''To handle mad creatures like you'' answered Jiya' s husband. Jiya ignored him and called Varun. Varun greeted her as if she was his saviour ; ''Hey Jiya I am mailing few details about a girl she is one among from your list , can you please arrange a meeting...it should look like an arranged one''

Jiya; ''Ok tell me the name''

Varun; ''Bhoomi''

JIya eyes widened ; ''No this can't be...she wasn't suppose to be on the list. Leave it you don't deserve her''

Varun; ''Excuse Me!!!!''

Jiya; ''She is a good girl...and she deserve the best''

Varun rolled his eyes, what a fate before convincing his girl he has to convince this match maker. .. Varun took a deep breath; ''Look its a win win for both, I am just interested in her and no one. If you help us coming together you will get the credit for matchmaking for Varun Mathur and I will write a big testimonial for you'' For a entrepreneur big or small profit works and that exactly worked for Jiya

Jiya; ''Fine!!! I will arrange a meeting''

Varun; ''But she shouldn't know it's me....ok'' Jiya agreed

Saturday

Bhoomi had been restless since Brijesh asked her meet the guy shortlisted by Jiya, she didn't wanted to be rejected again. For last 3 days her mother had been instructing her on the attire she should wear to meet the prospective groom. Her sister had been giving her tips to act dumb infront of the guy as they hate smart girls.

Bhoomi pressed her temples, chewing her nails she looked at the dresses spread on her bed. She was debating whether to dress according to her mother or her sister. She shook her head and decided to dress according to her  choice. Bhoomi pulled out a black palazzo and paired it with an off white waist slit sleeveless straight  kurta. leaving her hair lose . She applied a stroke of eye liner and painted her lips pink. She paired her dress with while pencil heels and contemporary earnings. Bhoomi took a deep breath before walking out with her car keys.

As she reached the venue , the manager directed her to the reserved table. Bhoomi took her place and gulped a glass of water in one go. She looked at her watch and then around. She was nervously shaking her legs.

Varun sat at a distance watching nervous Bhoomi, she looked angelic. He had reached there an hour before but took another table to let Bhoomi come in first. He wasn't sure How she would have react  if she saw him first , she might just walk away or not give him a chance. Varun got and walked to the reserved table; ''Hi Bhoomi''

Bhoomi's eyes snapped up; ''Varun!!!! am I supposed to meet you???'' Varun nodded Bhoomi blinked , gulped some more water; ''No ...No..no..this had to be a mistake...we aren't suitable for each other'' with that Bhoomi decided to walk off but Varun  blocked her way

Varun; ''This isn't a mistake....I feel we are just perfect for each other...give me a chance''

Bhoomi; ''I can't''

Varun; ''Why''

Bhoomi; ''Because I don't want to be rejected again. You will reject me too...like the others''

Varun moved closer; ''we both are scared of getting rejected....so why not give each other a chance . How about just an evening...Please'' Bhoomi looked into his eyes, they were sincere. Bhoomi walked back to her chair and sat with a thud, Varun smiled he sat opposite to her extending his hand; ''Hi Bhoomi...I am Varun, glad to meet you''

Bhoomi smiled relaxing , giving her hand she politely responded; ''Hi Varun ...glad to meet you too''

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