chapter 11

Sanjay is taking Bhumi in his car to a restaurant, It's 8 in the evening.Sanjay wants to spend some more time with Bhumi alone, She is with him from the morning and how can he let her go like that, he wants to make the evening so special for her.He won't be in the city for the next three days and he is going to miss Bhumi like hell.He halted the car in front of a restaurant.Bhumi wants to go to the home quickly, She doesn't want to leave Kunal alone, he is not in a good state of mind.But Sanjay's pleading eyes do the magic again. She smiled and walked behind him.Sanjay already booked a table for them and ordered all her favorites.Rahul gave him enough information, She suppressed the smile about to creep on her lips.This man is full of surprises she thought, As she says he is dangerous.Both sat in opposite chairs and started eating their dinner.Sanjay's phone started ringing and he answered the call quickly."Sanjay" It's Neeraj on the other side."Neeraj" Sanjay felt something is wrong, He sounds so much worried.He smiled at Bhumi and walked out to the lobby."Have you seen Kunal?" Neeraj asked a bit hastily.Sanjay didn't get why Neeraj is in a hurry."No...no" He stuttered."Ah...Where this Idiot went?" Neeraj is shouting.Sanjay truly knows,how dangerous Neeraj's anger is?Neeraj is angry and so worried."Is everything okay?" Sanjay took a second to ask him."No...not at all, Kunal is missing, I could find this bloody....  anywhere, Where haven't I searched for him, He didn't come to office even." He took a pause and gasped some air."I even called Sukriti, she too doesn't know anything. Where has he gone? Idiot?Stupid?...." Neeraj is literally unstoppable.Sanjay understood the situation well. He stopped talking to Kunal for the past three days, He is upset, he is upset with Kunal's behavior.But Neeraj never left him, his side.He is there taking care of Kunal like a brother, though he scolded him for his behavior, he tried his best to know the reason behind Kunal's pain.Despite Neeraj's severe warnings, Kunal is roaming all over the city like a nomadic. He seldom comes to the office or goes home.This irritated angered Sanjay a lot.How can be Kunal so apathetic?He needs to be safe for his family, friends.But Neeraj asks Sanjay to think from Kunal's perspective too."Wait, I will come..." Sanjay took a second and said, pressing the bridge of his nose."No need, I took the help of Police, We will find him, but I need you to do something," Neeraj asked Sanjay."Yeah, tell me..." Sanjay spoke looking at Bhumi.She is sitting calmly, chewing some food, but her eyes searching for him every corner of the restaurant.A smile crept on his lips, He felt sorry at the same time he left her insanely at the table, she looks so lost in her thoughts."Can you attend a meeting for me? You know it's about the new project" Neeraj asked a bit hesitantly.Sanjay felt bad, from when did his friend started hesitating to ask favor from him.This did hurt Sanjay for a second.Neeraj understood his expression but he is feeling helpless, which made him blurt it.Neeraj thought he will convince his idiot friend tomorrow, but now he has to search Kunal."I will."He said stressing every letter, muttering something.Neeraj chuckled at his mutterings."I am angry with him Neeraj, I don't mean I won't care for him," Sanjay said as soft as he can after a second."No need for any explanation Sanjay, I know you well, I am informing you because he is our friend, you care for him" Neeraj has this habit.He never beats around the bush, He gives all his answers straight on the face without any hesitation, Whoever they may be, Whether it is Sanjay or even his better even Swapna.Sanjay heaved a sigh out of relaxation.They both smiled for a second.The silence on both sides seemed very comfortable."I will call you later," Neeraj is about to cut the call."Update me time to time" Sanjay ordered."Okay..." Neeraj cut the call.Sanjay's face fell, He walked to Bhumi with a heavy heart.What hasn't he imagined?What just happened? He couldn't even have dinner with her properly.Kunal! He muttered some curses under his breath.Bhumi smiled at him broadly soon he came back. He smiled a bit sadly.She understood something is wrong with him.What is it? She sat peeping into his eyes searching for his answers.She has a pair of mesmerizing eyes, He couldn't take his eyes off.For a second he forgot all his worries, He sighed at her dreamily.How good it will be if he could spend some more time with her? He searched for something in his pocket.Maybe its too early to ask her hand, he thought, maybe this is not the perfect time.He tried to convince his heart.What just he bought for her is a ring.He kept a grumpy face and sat there gazing all over."Sanjay!" Bhumi spoke slowly."Huh...?!" He lifted his head and looked at her eyes."Eat..." She said chewing the lost morsel of food.He faked a smile."Finished?" He asked trying to act surprised."Yes!" She nodded."Bhumi, I got a call and I have to attend an urgent work, meeting" He said trying not to meet her eyes.She quickly glanced at her watch and its already late, she has to go home."I will book a cab for you" He asked hesitantly.Actually, he is running out of time, he has to be there within fifteen minutes or so.It will take at least half an hour for him to reach the destiny at this peak time.Bhumi got the reason for his hesitation and gave a pleasant smile at him."Don't worry, I will go by cab" She assured.He sat there recklessly, She caught his hand and patted it gently.He looked at her in surpriseShe smiled with a faint blush on her lips.Sanjay looked at her priceless expression and just captured it with his eyes.His face gleamed with pride, don't know what it is? But he is feeling excited.They both walked to his car with heavy hearts.The cab is waiting therefor Bhumi."Bhumi," Sanjay called her.She turned around and stood there looking into his eyes.A moment of silence....."I have some work, I won't be in the city for the next three days..." He said keeping a sullen face.She truly doesn't know how to respond, she can't see him for the next three days.Only three days, her heart tried to console her, still, three days is a big thing, She sighed.She stood there fluttering her eyes."I promise I will be back by...." He tried to say something, but his words stuck soon she he saw her pale face, a lump in his throat make him choke.He cursed himself, He spoiled the beautiful moment, he can he blurt it.Till the last moment, the day went truly beautifully.Why spoil this evening by revealing it.He scowled at himself.But he didn't expect this, he never thought her cute pale face would make him choke.Bhumi faked a smile and got into the cab without a word.His heart clenched looking at her, she is going away from him, and he can't see her for the next three days.He hopes everything will be fine by the time he comes back.They don't know how many surprises are waiting for them both in these three days.To be continued.Tell me how it is, please.Please do vote and comment.Thank youTake care.