chapter 43

Two Days later :-At Mehra Residence..At Morning ...It's early morning hours and Sukh in a hurry went downstairs wearing Peach Salwar Suit with wine red coloured veil...The kurti hugged her body at perfect curves...while her hair was kept open and were half wet dripping droplets of water as she is just out of shower...Adding her makeup was subtle and the colour perfectly suits her combination...She teamed it with simple Jhumka Earrings....And not much heavy accessories but just her favourite ring...Wow dear...you look so beautiful...!!complemented Roohi imitating her mother's tone....in awwe looking at her as she reached near the hall carrying two bags...Haha Very funny...!! she jested looking at her sharing a wide smile...I seriously can't understand you Jiji...Why can't you simply accept my compliment....Roohi pouted complaining...Because it's a lie....she simply stated shrugging her shoulders..No it's not...Roohi added sounding bit pissedMaa see Jiji is telling me a liar...she yelled calling their Mother who was busy preparing breakfast for everyone.. complaining winking at Sukh No Maa!! there is nothing like that...Sukh cutted her off hitting her hands playfully...Both of you don't start it this early....their Mother called out from there...I guess Maa is right, Adding I got to go now....she stated dramatically fixing her hair in a pony tail. Now where are you upto....!! asked Sukh looking at her amusingly...Nothing I just want to loose some weight before Sumit Bhai's wedding...so from today I am scheduled for half an hour jogging...and you know Dad is going to accompany me....she conveyed walking past her towards the exit...Wow!! That's a wise decision .... Sukh complemented raising her brow Well thank you and B Bye!! I am getting late you know will speak later....Roohi added dancing her hands in air... Bye Take Care but where is Dad!!... asked Sukh..Oh he is waiting outside near the tea shop....answered Roohi..Ohh Great...she interpreted with a smile..Bye Maa see you...Roohi seeked Bye to her Mother before leaving..Ya Bye...she answered still working from kitchen...Maa I am leaving too.... Sukh called before leaving fixing her veil across the side of her shoulder and carrying the bags ...Atleast have some tea before you leave!!.... Her Mother asked bringing her a Cup of it..Let it be Maa!!... Sukh disagreed as was already late...I am supposed to join them at breakfast...afterall I am invited after so long ....she added reasoningHmm I know that..!! Par pehle issay finish karo....bhuke paith bahar nahi jaate....(But first finish this...it's not good to leave without having anything....) Her Mother added pushing her lightly to the Dining Chair serving a plate of hot Paratha and vegetable...Haanji !!! I will....she readily agreed subtly rolling it to make wraps...Aise nahi Sukh...(not like this Sukh...) Her mother chided in disagreementHogaya Maa...(I am done Maa)..she compiled with a cute smile..Achaa be home early!! kaafi kaam hai( there are lots of work to be done today) you know that right....she reminded herYes Maa I will be on time....she replied with muffled voice as her mouth was filled with a big biye of her wrap and made her way towards the exitBye Maa!! love you....she bidded before leavingHmm Bye Take Care!!! Her Mom replied waving at her...At Malhotra Mansion:-Oh God!!! Not again...Rishabh groaned with a sigh as he opened his yes snoozing his alarm and checking the time...it's Morning 8:00 am and Rishabh was in his room in a deep slumber ...not usual for a morning person like him but last two nights were quite tough on him....He was hardly able to sleep thinking about the little stunt Sukh performed ....Adding He could still feel her soft lips upon him....he wanted the moment to go on forever...Only if it could.... Rishabh was still in his trance of thoughts when his phone beeped again...Reaching to it he checked it to find multiple messages and emails ....Sighing he kept it aside without checking any....** much against his nature and laid back to the bed...He gently closed his eyes and found her beautiful face roaming around his sight...Her brown cascade of soft curly hairs were all surrounding her beautiful face...he could hear her smiling in his half dreamy state....Her perfect heart whelming smile was all it took to make him grin inwardly...It's been two days they are back in town...and all that while the only thing his mind was occupied with was Sukh...He even postponed his meeting that day about which he was so eager for...He also tried to call her once but she didn't responded...then didn't gave it another try...He just wanted to see her once but that too was not possible...as was running out of excuses ...Office was scheduled to resume from Monday and this time he was eagerly waiting for the day to come...He was lost in his dream world when he heard her laughing reverbating the surrounding ...Sukh!! he mumbled exclaiming as abruptly opened his eyes to check if she is around...but the voice fainted...and he presumed he was overthinking maybe as why would she be there so early...Again he heard her voice now with combination of laughter coming from their terrace garden....He quickly stepped towards the place wrapping a white robe across his bare chest as was shirtless...Reaching there he found Sukh and Khurranas at the place alongwith his family over tea exchanging gifts which they brought ....At the Terrace Garden..I am glad you guys are here ... voiced Mrs Malhotra happily...Well it was not my idea alone She was so excited to meet you all...added Mrs Khurrana surping her Coffe...Actually Aunty last time when we were at Neemrana I thought of picking some stuffs for everyone....just a memory...and now when I know, Khurrana Aunty will be leaving town for a month and after that everyone will be occupied with Sumit Bhai's wedding arrangements so I thought it'd the best time for everyone to receive them... Sukh joined in enthusiastically...Sukh beta that's too sweet of you.....so we're are our gifts...Mrs Malhotra asked sounding equally excited...Just a minute...she said and excitedly went to the Driver to ask him to get the gifts which he quickly oblised...This is for you Aunty!! she handled Mrs. Malhotra a wrapped gift which contained a beautiful Peach coloured Saree ....And Malhotra Uncle this is for you!! she said handling him a Packet which contained beautiful fabric for Kurta,which complemented Mrs Malhotra's attire and had some embroidered flowers and glass work....Thanks a lot Sukh beta ..why did you bothered about it....he said accepting the PacketAnd what about me,where is my gift... Dhruv asked excited...Here is it!!!! It's with me...Mrs Khurrana exclaimed...Thanks Khurrana Aunty you are the only one who love me here....he said dramatically...Chup !!!! Dramebaaz..(Shut up..!!Drama king...!!)...do you like it ...Sukh asked hopefully...No!! he said turning his facial expressions to being serious suddenly making her face drop...I love it... it's a lovely Broach....he then said clearing the arising tension ...God Sukh you have a great taste...Thank you so much...he exclaimed happilyAbsolutely correct, Sukh beta I love the Saree you gifted me....God bless you.... Mrs Malhotra complemented tapping jer forhead...Thanks a lot Aunty!!! She said with an oblising smile...Hey bro what are you doing there...!!!Dhruv stated causing everyone to look at Rishabh who was watching everything from a distance...Nope I was just passing by ....you guys carry on...he remarked moving away as turned to leave..Rishabh Sir...there is something for you as well... said Sukh causing him to stop on his tracks...This is for you!!Hope you like it....she said handling him a wrapped gift...Why is this for...he critically acclaimed I his cold husky morning voice...Gift milne ka always koi reason nahi hota gifts toh gifts hote hai...( There are always no reason behind receiving gifts...Gifts are gifts afterall).....she mumbled enough for them to hear looking downwards...Thanks...he said slightly clenching his jaws accepting the Packet then called...Mom I am getting late for the meeting...will see you guys at evening ...Bye...making move towards the exit...Bhai check your gift!!..... suggested DhruvI will see it later.. ...he said rejecting his proposalI insist..Sukh too joined in and with a small smile he opened it ..The small box contained A simple Silver bracelet and a beautiful small idol of Lord Ganesh ....It's ...he was about to say something whenIt's really very preciously beautiful Sukh beta ..Mrs Malhotra complemented Sukh tapping her cheeks interveining...Rishabh you should keep it on your working desk at your Office ... she suggested with a grin...As you say Mom...he said without any dejection and quickly reached for the bracelet to wear it...whereas his mother too left to Khurranas for some more talk .....He was finding it difficult to wear it so she helped him still not facing him while he was continuously staring her ...It's done Sir...!! she declared after fixing the hook face full flushed and red as could feel his glare upon her...Hmm...!!.he simply repliedAchaa I will not let you guys leave so soon...Aajka lunch aap sab humare yaha karenge..( You guys are joining us for lunch today.)...Mrs Malhotra joined in declaring...That's not possible humari kal subah ki flight hai..(we have a flight to catch tomorrow morning...).Mrs. Khurrana disagreed reasoning...Haan toh hai na aapke paas puri shaam ....(Yes and you have a full evening with you...)Enough to prepare...Mr. Malhotra addedPlease Aunty I insist !!....Dhruv added with a pleading look...Ok as you both say...!!Mr Khurrana agreed nodding his head comforting Mrs Khurrana with his peaceful look....Haan but....Par Aunty hume toh jaana hai...(But Aunty I got to go...)Mrs.Khurrana and Sukh said in unison...Par kaha..(where...).Mrs Malhotra asked looking at her...Woh Shukla's ke yaha...(To Shukla's...) Sukh said with a sheepish look...Haan toh thik hai na breakfast ke baad chale jaana...( Oh it's Ok but after having breakfast with us...) Mrs. Malhotra stated with a smile again...Hmm... Sukh readily oblised...Par ik condition hai.(but there is a condition..).. let's get together I have arranged something special....and Rishabh you are not allowed to leave too cancel everything and no words nowMrs. Malhotra added sounding excietedActually Barbeque...an Open kitchen...Dhruv interrupted mid-sentence spoiling the sport and everyone bursted in laughter while Mrs. Malhotra sighed pouting...Haan bilkul ...nice idea...both Mr. Khurrana and Mr.Malhotra stood up ready for the new task sounding equally excited...after few moments all the guys and ladies were in aprons...while the ladies prepared the barbeque the guys were all occupied with cutting vegetables....Jaldi jaldi cut karo guys...Mrs. Khurrana asked them hyping their speedHumse isse jaldi nahi hoga..Dhruv complained pouting wiping a lone tear which appeared as a result of and while onion chopping..Waise bhi girls kaafi fast hoti hai..Mr. Khurrana commented genuinelyAisa kuch nahi hai..bahane mat banao aap...( There is nothing like this...stop making excuses....) Mrs. Khurrana Ofcourse aisa hi hai girls kaafi fast hoti hai...Rishabh said in a serious tone looking at Sukh who was just beside Mrs. Malhotra and himHuh!!SuI mean girls are great at it...Rishabh added then smirked winking at her slightly...I was kidding Maa ...he announced easing the situation and soon everyone was set and had breakfast together......Achaa Aunty I am really getting late...aap log continue kariye hum baad mein milte hai...Sukh said stuffing the remaining food in her mouth while getting up from her chair as took a note of the time....Ohh I forgot to inform you guys...I have some important work and Mom I am not going to cancel it this time...!! Rishabh too stood up from his chair getting ready to leave...That's great... Rishabh you can drop Sukh...!! Suggested Mrs Malhotra...Yes it's Ok...I am going that way only....Rishabh chided masking his inner happiness..No it's fine ...I am Ok with Shivalik...and will do it's servicing too meanwhile...Moreover I...she stopped herself from saying anything further...Moreover what Ms.Mehra...Rishabh asked raising a brow..Moreover I am getting late... Sorry excuse me!!...she said and quickly made her way out carrying her handbag...Take Care dear..and remember to ride it safely Udana nahi hai usko chakana hai (it's to be driven on road not to be driven on air...)... Mrs Khurrana asked from behind to which she nodded and grinned while turned to Bye to everyone again saying....Sure Aunty!! ....I will take care...Half an hour after she left Rishabh was now on his way to the meetings venue..whenAjay Just take a sharp right..he commanded abruptly...Ok Sir!! bit it's a long route... Ajay suggested...No it's fine...he said declining the suggestion...when few miles away they crossed path with Sukh who was trying to fix Shivalik..Oo what's wrong!!....Rishabh said getting near her stepping down his car, imitating her tone last time grinning inwardly as like he knew things will turn like this....Eventually the same inciedent happened to him is now with her...Nothing it's being problematic I don't know what wrong it was absolutely fine till Morning....Sukh confessed looking at Shivalik concerned as can't figure gire out what the problem actually was...Ohh it happens... Don't worry I will drop you...Rishabh proposed putting his shades on...But !!...she tried to reason out whenNo buts Ms. Mehra...besides I am the best destiny offers you...he interrupted mid-sentenceNo Sir I will take it to the Mechanic nearby it will be fine ... Don't bother...she tried to comply when againAjay will take care of it Sukh...he said gesturing towards Ajay in a serious tone who quickly agreed with a nod..Come I will drop you....he added opening the door of his car for her...Having no option left she had to take the offer and she took a seat next to him sighing...So where are you off to...Rishabh asked accelerating his car ...Love Diaries...!! She answered...Well I don't know the way there ...he said scrunching the back of his neckI will guide you through it...she replied with a warm smile ignoring looking to his eyesHmm..he stated a d accelerated his carIs everything alright...!! he tried  initiating a conversation after fifteen minutes of rideYes everything is fine....she answered still looking away from windowOhh you seem to be a bit occupied ... I tried calling you but you didn't accepted...he stated while looking at her from his peripheral view sounding a bit nervous..Right!!..she casually replied showing least emotions as she didn't heard him at allWhat...he asked bewilderedAhmm take a right from the adjacent lane... Sukh said guiding him the wayYes sure....!! He readily agreedYou didn't replied...he added again after few moments of silence...Sorry I didn't noticed maybe, was it related to work... actually we had some guests so....she interrogated then told him the reason turning to him ...No it's was nothing much serious ...just some files...he shrugged off the topic sensing she is not getting the hint...Ohh Ok...!! She uttered then. turned to window againWell you may like to know that I have upgraded my music choices.... it's all related to your choices. .you may like to hear them...he restated they ng to drag her attention...Wait hold on!! ...Just stop the Car...she said abruptly out of the blue...What is wrong with you, is everything alright....he asked jerking the break of his carActually we are here....she said with a sheepish look on her faceOhh...he firmly statedI want....he tried saying whenThanks a lot for dropping me Sir...she uttered cutting him mod sentence and went down the passenger seatYes Sure...!! He waved sitting with a flushed faceOhh my God!! look who is here....Greeted Mrs.Shukla looking at herHello Aunty...!! chirped Sukh...Welcome dear...I am so glad to have you here today...she greeted again embracing her in a hug meanwhile Rishabh too got down his car...Now when you are here I will bake for you, your favourite cake...She declared breaking the hugOhh wow that's a wonderful treat Thanks again Aunty...she said grinning ear to ear in a childish mannerHey who is this handsome boy with you...she asked eyeing at Rishabh who was looking at them in amusement...Hello Aunty!! greeted Rishabh waving at herHello Beta ji...She called out grinning widely at him...Aunty he is Rishabh Sir....He is my boss...Sukh introduced...Ohh wow...you are the Grumpy Rishabh!! Shukla Aunty exclaimed while she stood there embaressed...Well do I seem one to you....Rishabh said in a mocking tone...Not at all but I heard tales of yours being Grumpy...Shukla Aunty conferred looking at Sukh...So Bye Aunty!! He waved off seeing Sukh is looking at him suspiciouslyWait where are you off to...Mrs.Shukla askedAunty he has some urgent work...She answered for him before he could utter anythingThere is no such urgency I am almost free...he said interveiningSukh that's a bad thing to do you must learn to share your cake...I know it's because of that you are asking him to leave early..Mrs Shukla said slightly scolding her..But I..and He...she tried to speak out but all in vain as she reached for him leaving her sideBetaji get in...join us for lunch.. Shukla Aunty declared proposing him leaving no room for excusesSure Aunty...after you...he readily oblised as if waited all long for this...Thus  she went inside while the duo follwed her...So you call me grumpy at my back....he asked to her slightly whisperingNever Sir it's actually your nickname by my side... she conferred to him looking straight into his eyes with slight anger...You are terrific...he commented...I know that...he mocked back making childish facial expressions..Pagal!!...he whispered yelled to himselfAunty where is Shukla Uncle... Sukh asked getting in and taking seat at a bean bag at the corner of the HallHe is just out for some grocery shopping...She repliedSo you both sit here let me get something for you ....Shukla Aunty said offering him a chair next to her making her way towards the kitchen...No it's absolutely alright... Rishabh shruggedOfcourse not...just five minutes...Mrs Shukla addedBe seated please... Sukh stated as he was blocking the passageI was just wondering about this place... Rishabh chided looking aroundActually it's our home turned to library...Mrs Shukla stated her point..I must say..I like the ambience here especially the cozy balcony... Rishabh added with a genuine smile...You haven't seen anything yet...Shukla Aunty addedExcuse me, I would love to explore then... Rishabh said sounding excietedCome let me show you...she said while grabbing her wrist..and brought him to the adjacent area of the small balcony where there was a swing...This is my favorite place to sit...would like to join...She said offering him a seat next to herSure!! he said taking the seat with obligation...Now just give me five minutes.. she asked them then left to the KitchenI think she like me more than she like you.... Rishabh said raising his brows at herThat's not true..she frownedIt is...he added again smirkingAnd Well I may prove it..he added proposing..Bit I don't need any...she repostedHere take this..!! Shukla Aunty arrived with a tray filled with cookies and pastries alongwith Caffe latte...and handed him the plate with cookies which he readily grabbedNot at all you are not going to have a single bite of it...Sukh said snatching the plate from his handExcuse me!!.. He said flabbergastedSukh that's so rude...Shukla Aunty scolded..Aunty  this has peanut butter filling and he is allergic to it...and it's to an extent where he had to be hospitalized..she blurted looking at him making him grin inwardly as this was the first time.of the day so far she acclaimed her right on him...Sorry son I didn't knew about it..Mrs. Shukla said apologeticallyNo it's ab...he tried to say whenYes it's absolutely fine  because he self fails to remember it... Sukh completed on his behalf glaring at him while he made a stupid look scrunching the back of his neck...You may take this completely but not that.... besides someday we will treat you with with the same cookies without peanuts... Sukh said handling him the Pastries and self took the plate and went back to her seatOk now May I..he said as asking for her permission making him glare him more and chuckling je took a biteOhh My God Aunty I love it...he said slightly moaning with the beautiful taste of itHave some more dear...She said offering him more of it..Yes for sure!! He said between filling his mouth with more and more of it...Sukh do me a favour dear get the containers down from the upper shelf please...She asked her to help...Sure Aunty!!...she answered straightening herselfI will get them for you if you don't mind..you both may continue over Coffee... He proposed looking at them confidentlyBut you don't know where is it.. Sukh added..Don't worry I will guide you... Mrs Shukla proposedOk Aunty just a minute.. he said finishing his plateHmm sure...she agreed smiling and then they both went to the kitchen while Sukh stayed back with her Coffe and cookies...Soon she was back at the Hall and they exchanged smiles when...they heard a loud thud from kitchen conveying someone must have fallen...Sukh gasped hearing the voice and keeping the Cup away ran to the direction of voice.....Ohh No... she said clasping her hands the her mouth looking at the mess he made while he sat at the floor covered with flour...What has happened here!!! Shukla Aunty called outI am Sorry Actually I slipped .... Rishabh announced getting up .....Ohh it's fine you are Ok right...Shukla Aunty asked concernedYes I am fine but I guess I made a huge blunder... he said looking around the created messLeave it I will take care of it...You go get some shower I will get you something to wear....Shukla Aunty chidedBy the time you will have lunch your clothes will be dried up too...she announced..Sorry again.. he said regretting his mistake like a child...It's alright it happens...Shukla Aunty said ruffling his hair and guided him to the washroom Do you want to join him...maybe that could ease you...she said eyeing at SukhWhat!! No ....!! She shrugged OffOhh please your breathing hitched when you thought of him being hurt...there is no use of enacting here...Mrs Shukla conferred looking at her face which was now a tint of pink as was caught red handed..No It's not like this I was just...she tried to reason out then he called again for some help..Aunty let me clear this by the time Uncle is back let's prepare lunch too...And yes My treat today...But yes I want my cake's treat too...she said in a blur with a slight smile trying to mask her emotions..Ohh sure ...let me get him something to wear...She said then left...After sometime she was back with a packet with her..Sukh dear this is for you...she said gifting it to her...Aunty I can't take this... Sukh said looking into it..Why can't I have received your every stupid gift why can't you..she scoldedIt's not like that Aunty but... she tried to oppose when..Stop complaining about it Sukh look at me..I am provided with this....he said crossing his arms at his chest showing the oversize gown he was wearing....Sukh was surprised will be an understatement...her mouth was wife open looking to him like that...then she bursted into fits of  laughter and also joined Shukla Aunty...Rishabh although Rishabh was slightly puffing taking deep breaths but later joined them and soon all three of them were laughing loudly together...Ok guys now you both may take a seat outside I just need time to finish this up...and will join you both in while...she announced as they left from the kitchen following her statements as the Kitchen was very small and not enough for three of them to be present st a time..Getting back to the Hall Mrs Shukla and Rishabh shared the seat of the swing and spome about various things...Shukla Aunty disclosed her meeting with Sukh for the first time and how she has been s psrt of her family now...Sukh had always been a happy soul....I would miss her ...she added talking about her...Miss her...!! Rishabh asked confused...Don't you know every girl has to leave her early life after her marriage, soon she would ne maaried then who knows in which town she will be....She stated in a narrative way taking a deep breath and controlling some tears which automatically appeared..Aunty don't worry about that... Rishabh said easing her If I, I mean if things would be in my control...she will always make time to meet you...He added looking at her smiling widely...So sweet... actually her grumpy Rishabh is not that Grumpy...she said tapping his cheeksAunty it's her myth.... Rishabh pouted hearing the word Grumpy again as his substitute name..Ok let me take this away from you...she said looking at the empty plates kept there getting upAunty guess the clothes would have dried by now... Rishabh asked being uncomfortable in that oversized gown...You love her right!!.... Shukla Aunty said catching him off guard..Huh!!! He asked blushing pink inacting being confused...I know You love her and she too does...she said without taking a breath between two sentences looking into his eyes..But God knows what is wrong with you both....she added gaspingGadheda!! jao aur batado usko that you love her... (Duffer go and tell her...) it's evident in your eyes that you love her unconditionally...she scolded stretching her ears...Thanks a lot Aunty!!I. Will surely confer things to her....Rishabh cleared out things from his side confronting his feelings to someone he meet for the first time...**strange but beautiful isn't it**Thanks for what!!...Sukh asked appearing there suddenlyNothing it's between me and my son....Shukla Aunty shrugged offYes ofcourse...were you eavesdropping our conversation.... Rishabh stated with a raised browNot at all Ji...I was just... Sukh tried to speak butThat's a bad thing to practice Sukh...said Shukla Aunty faking angerHaha Very funny...she uttered looking at Rishabh who was making faces to her behind Aunty's back...Besides Aunty are you in his side now....she added looking at herI am taking side of who is right....she stated in a matter of fact like toneSee You are wrong....Rishabh pointed outAs you say...she whisper yelled to him...The day went in a blur and soon it was time for them to leave... Rishabh enjoyed their company a lot..and it would have been hard hard to determine it was the first time he was meeting the two...By evening they were off to Mehra Residence after bidding Good Bye to the lovely couple...On the way back to Mehra Residence....Sukh was unusually quite today in his car..even didn't cared to switch amplifier too...This silence of hers made him desire to hear more from her but there she was sitting beside him but looked out of the window as there laid treasure of God knows what...Sukh I just want to tell you something....He said finally collecting all the courage initiating the conversation..Hmm...she replied looking back at him with her doe shaped eyesI was saying that...he tried to say when his phone beeped...and he disconnected the call..I want to say that...he tried re-initiating..but phone beeped again..I guess it's urgent you.must attend it...Sukh suggested Wait a second...he said and redialled the number...Yes Mr.Batra ...Good evening... Rushabh greeted in his businessman tone...What...Ohh that's alright...But I was thinking....he continued and then they started taking business and meeting essentials.. Alright Sir will see your team tomorrow...he said his closing statements after around s call of 30 minutes..Sukh I was saying that...he abruptly turned to her when found her dozing into her seat always like a kid as she does... two stray hair strands laid upon her face and she looked beautiful as ever..God she looks so adorable while sleeping....he mentally stated fixing her stray hair behind her back from his one hand...After around half an hour of journey he pulled outside her home and tried waking her up saying...Sukh Get up !!we are here...Sukh Get up!! Slightly shaking her shoulders as he knew how deep sleeper she isOhh Sorry I drifted to sleep... she replied getting up with her muffled voiceNo it's alright...he said smirking a bit ..Can you please open the trunk for me..she asked still in a sleepy low toneYes sure...he agreed and she got down his car fixing her veil..Let me get them...Rishabh proposed getting her stuffs brushing his hands to hers making her feel sparkles and lightining under her heart and her sleep now was long gone..No it's Ok Just stay away from me....Sukh blurted not looking into him this time..What I was just ....Rishabh chided trying  to figure out what just happened and why did she reacted that way..It's getting late Good night Sir..she said taking a step away from him and turned to leave when...What was that for ...what do you mean by saying that....he said grabbing her wrist tightly twisting it behind her back and turning her up to face him.. making her wince in pain..Welcome home Jiji.... Roohi shouted from their home' s porch looking at her..and he instantly left his grip on her handHmm....she replied stepping back and turned to leave without looking back at him...Later that night:-It's almost midnight and Sukh was enjoying her walk at the backyard of her house in her favourite company of the beautiful night sky...She blindly stared the moon as quitely sharing her secrets with him whenWhat are you thinking now...asked Roohi suddenly appearing there...Nothing things are like turned in a snap...Sukh stated still looking at the sky Few days earlier I meet Nishant Bhai again, and two days back he was in our home....that evening when I returned and got his sight I was so terrified but the way he tackled everything .....I am speechlessAnd besides there are now no grudges between Uncle and Dad... it's so overwhelming...she said recollecting past inciedents...Dad is so happy..she said reminscing the smile on her father's faceI agree...it's like our world went upside down in snaps..we will live in our house again...Roohi too added looking at herYes and we will leave this town..Sukh finally stated letting a lone tear fell from her eyes taking a long breath..True!! Roohi added with excitement filled voiceJiji have you said everyone we will be leaving the day after tomorrow for Ambala .....Roohi asked enthusiastically on order to know their reactionNo I didn't... Sukh blurted killing her excitement...But you were to tell them today right...Roohi pouted thinking she kissed an golden opportunity to say Goodbye todayYes I did to an extent....Shukla couple knows about it...I wanted to inform others too but everyone looked so happy... Khurrana Aunty, Uncle..Rakshit Sir, Sukhmani Mam, Dhruv Ji....I just don't wanted their smiles.to get fainted.... Sukh conveyed looking at her with a warm smileAtleast not today...she added, then again stared back at the sky...So you will leave without bidding Goodbye....Roohi asked wondering..No it's not like that...she utteredKhurrana Aunty's flight is scheduled to leave tomorrow.....I will drop a text message for them and about Other's I will go tomorrow to handover my Resignation letter....I will inform them there... including Dhruv Sir... Sukh stated clearing her doubts..But that's not good Jiji...I mean you just have said it today....Roohi added again.Well I wanted to but it was practically my last day with them... I collected all the memories I could by my side....And will surely keep it with me forever...she said with eyes filled with tears..But what about Rishabh Sir.....you are very practical with him...You just have told him at least....Roohi mentioned his name to her making her heart weep from inside but she controlled her emotions and said...Ohh please that's the toughest thing to practice....I would have never said it to him Because I.....she stopped suddenly...Because what... Roohi interrogatedLet it be we are already late.....Sukh said dragging her towards their room...Because I what Jiji please complete it...she insistedBecause I know he is not one of those who can keep things to himself...he must have shouted and inform others too....He is a grumpy you know...she said faking frustration to make her beleive she is alright..Haww !!! so rude I find Rishabh Bhai sweet besides he is not rude he is quiet and shy by nature...Roohi added justifying him and taking his sideHmm I know...she noddedHey let's go Mom is calling ....Roohi called out now hearing their Mom's voice who was calling them inside scolding for being out so lateTum jao, hum thodi der mein aate hai (You proceed, I'll come in a while)...Sukh said declining the idea of getting back to the room instantly..Jaldi aana....(be quick)..Roohi mandated Hmm just five minutes...!! She added while she left after hearing her..Rooh tumhe kya pata ( Rooh you don't know..) why I couldn't have said it to him....when I have lost myself to him....kaise kahe (how can I say..) we are leaving forever from this town...When am I not able to confess my feelings to him....kaise keh de unse (hiwcan Ivtell him )that I love him when I don't know does he feels the same for me....Aur ab toh waqt bhi nahi hai..(and niw I don't have time with me...)it's better to leave without saying anything...afterall it's my stupid emotions and my stupid heart that I fell for him....Why would he feel the same way...Sayad Chup rehna hi sahi hai...(maybe it's good to be quiet...)..she mumbled everything to herself and the moon shredding silent tears under moonlight...On tje other hand Rishabh again har a sleepless night and was smoking as t his terrace with her thoughts running and controlling his mind...He continuously thought about the inciedents and thinking to himselfI can't get her at all....why was she behaving all strange today....Pura din woh humse door bhagti rahi hai....(while day she was practically running away from me...)and the way she said...Stay away from me....!!!What does she meant by that....Am I forcing myself on her...aur agar aisa hai( and if it is that..) so what is it that her eyes convey.....Aur woh kya tha jo flight me hua....(and what was that, which happened at tje flight...)Whatever...!! she wants me to stay away right....Fine !!! it's her choice...I won't show up to her .....afterall this is the first thing she asked from me....he promised to himself talking a deep last puff of his Cigratte...May it hurt me but still things will be like the way she likes....then commented thinking how tough would it be for him tooNext Morning at Office...So this all for today...Ravi be ready with the meeting essentials....Rishabh said finishing his dictations and brief schedule of the meetings of the day to Rabi as he worked as a replacement of Lavanya...and also see about the interviews...I need a secretary urgently...Rishabh added before dismissing him...Sir can I have a moment with you...Ravi asked before leavingYes Continue!! He said permitting himSir Sukh Mam wants to have a word with you...she seems a bit distressed... informed RaviLet it be...!! I am not here to cure people's anxiety...Rishabh said in a cold tone....Sorry Sir!! He apologized sensing he is angry again...Just get the essentials ready and prepare the Conference Room...We will resume shortly after half an hour....He commanded authoratively then dismissed him..Ravi is Rishabh Sir free now....Sukh asked as soon as he was out of his cabin as was already waiting for him at the passageNo dear I am Sorry...he is totally occupied today...he informed...Is there something urgent you want to say...I may ask again for his permission if you want but that too is possible after 2 hours...he stated adding knowing the planned scheduleNo no not at all....just inform me whenever he is free....she asked without forcing him or telling him the reasonHeyy you  are joining us for group lunch right...!!he asked looking at her flushed face..No I am Sorry maybe later I got to finish some work today...she said slightly rejecting the proposal...Hey are you still upset with us...he asked with guilt evidient in his voice and face..Not at all Ravi and especially when you all already apologisedI can understand it was just conditions that made you all react that way... besides someday we will team up for ice-cream treats..she proposed easing his stress and guilt..Sure dear...!!but I got to run now....you know I am not done with Conference Room yet Sir is surely going to kill me...Excuse me...!! He said excusing himself ..Sure...she replied with a smile...Kuch minutes hi chahiye aapke Rishabh Sir...I need to talk to you today...she mumbled looking at his Cabin door then turned back to her desk...It was almost lunch break and very few people where there in the floor as many already left for the group lunch...It was when she recieved a call and she answered it without checking the number...Jiji are you coming back ....the voice asked excited from the other side as soon as hearing her voice..No Rooh !!! I can't dear... Sukh declined the idea of her being back earlyBut Jiji you promised...she reminded herI know that love but it's my last day na...so I got to finish my pending works beforehand...and moreover things don't go this way...she conveyed still typing over her computerHmm and what about me... questioned RoohiWhat about you...she questioned backI will have to do your  part of job too....She reasoned her rage..Please manage it for today love...I am Sorry...she said apologeticallyDon't say that...but One day I am surely going to take my revenge... Roohi added faking anger pouting s bitAlways welcome....now Bye Take Care...she said before disconnecting the call..Jiji but Mom is asking about lunch...Roohi asked again..Tell her I will join you guys to the evening snacks directly...she replied Now I got to go B Bye...then signed off their conversation disconnecting the callBye Jiji...was all she heard from other side before the line was disconnected...She kept working for the rest of the day hoping him to show up and the day went in a blurRavi please ask Ajay to pull the car to the driveway...I' ll just be back.... Rishabh commanded as walked to his cabin dorr after the last meeting of the day....You are still here....he asked getting near his desk reaching for his laptop...Hmm !!!...she nodded..But Office hours are over....he addedYes Sir I just wanted to hand over this to you...Sukh said getting up from the chair..What is it...he asked professionally..Sir we are leaving for Ambala tomorrow....!! She simply statedOhh that's fine...I must say You are so professional...you waited all this while to give me your Leave Application....he replied with a warm smile as thought his plan of staying away from her worked and now she will confess things to him..What is this...he asked angrily going through the letter, pissed shoting her a deathly glare as thought she is kidding and everything is a prank...Yes Sir we are leaving for Ambala tomorrow, for forever..!!! She stated making him bombshelled..But what about the Contract....!!! He asked trying to condition things...This is the last day of our contract and all the terms are fulfilled, besides it's the last day of us in town.....Sukh conveyed everything to him looking at his eyes..Why didn't you told me previously....He asked sounding surprised and  frustrated both at the same timeHuh!! She asked confused...I mean What about everyone!!! does everyone already know about it....He interrogated slightly in an angry toneI have texted Khurrana Aunty she is a bit angry but I would speak to her again...Sukh chided looking at himAnd No one knows about it except Dhruv Sir....!! I have just told him this a while ago....She then uttered looking at the floorBut Sukh you can't just...he said tightly grippi g her arms tightly holding her close to him and was about to say something again whenSir the Car is ready...!! I am Sorry!! interrupted Ravi informing him entering his cabin without knocking then embaressed left without saying a word further although by the time Rishabh had already left his grip on her hands..Jaiye Sir aapko jaana hai...Aur ab toh hume bhi jaana hai....( Sir you got to go now... I guess I will have to leave too....) she stated taking a step back with broken words looking straight into his eyes while he glared back at her reflecting emotions of being as broken and hurt as she was.....______________________________________So guys we are at the end of the chapter hope you all enjoyed it ....This time I would specially like to mention my sister moheni_upadhyay...andmaneet_sangel for their sweet encouragement and supportive persistance....Love you guys....and also would like to say we will soon be over this sweet journey of Rukh but promise to get you up with more and more bonus chapters and will soon get to you with the next part of the book too....But we still have the most interesting parts to witness....Just keep supporting and loving me....Love you guys!!!!Would love to hear your feedbacks and commentsDon't forget to vote and comment....And to my silent readers too, thanks for being there.....See you all in the next chapter updateTill then smile because it has the power to melt anyone's rigid heart....This is meSigning out....Bye....☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️