Pavi
Wedding went well, everyone was so happy about it. I was constantly felt someone's gaze on me, but when I tried to find it, I got nothing, maybe I was just imagining. Mom told me that uncle James is leaving so I went to meet him and Aunt Stella, after a long goodbye they went to New York and we also returned home. It's been just a two days but I am still missing Sudhha very much. We are best friends; we completed our school, college and everything with each other. Well, she calls mw everyday but still, I miss her very much.
I had applied for a PhD program at New York University. I didn't tell my parents because I don't think I will get accepted their beside they won't let me go as they are over protective about me. I never lived without them but I want to be independent for at least some years of my life. Want to use my degrees for the betterment of the environment and society.
Weeks have passed for my application and today, surprisingly, I got an email from them, saying that I have been accepted for a PhD course but for that I have to stay in NYC. I don't know if my parents will give permission for that. Email also says that I have to report weekly to my professor and guide me to show them my progress. I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I always lived with my family and this is going to be a very different experience for me. I don't know, how am I going to convince them to let me go? They will understand vii, they are not going to stop my education at any cost. It will take a time but I think they will.
"Di (elder sister), dinner is ready. Come down." My younger brother Om shouted from downstairs. Come on viii you can do it. You just have to convince them. I went into the dining room and saw grandpa, dad, and mom already taken seats. I sat down near mom. Everyone started enjoying their dinner and chatting like usual but me, I was dead silent and nervous to ask.
"What's wrong vii" Dad asked me in a little worried tone, as he noticed my complete mute behavior on table. I was searching for a perfect opportunity and dad gave me one by asking himself. His words made whole table quit and I had everyone's attention. I was silent for few moments but I broke the silence.
"I got an email today" I finally confessed after long hindrance. Everyone has confused expressions on their face.
"What does it say?" Om asked as while taking a bite from his plate.
"It says that I have been accepted as a PhD student at New York University." Finally I finished in one breath, hanging my head down. I am dead nervous. As I finished Om cheered in excitement, but calm down as he saw shocked faces of mom and dad. Om already knew that I was going to apply without their permission.
"You didn't tell us you are applying for it?" Dad asked with a little surprised tone. He also put down his spoon in his hand giving me full attention of his.
"Di that's very nice you should attend it" Om supported me, and hit me with his leg using table as shield.
"I thought you would never give me permission to live in New York. Beside never thought I would be accepted." I try to reason with him.
"We never told you to stop studying vii, we just want our daughter to be safe and sound and in front of our eyes," mom justified her side.
"So, can I go there? It's only two years to be needed there and the remaining two can be done from here online" I questioned because, I got mom's reassurance about that and dad always take mom's views very seriously.
"I need to talk to James" just saying that dad left the table to talk to him. When he mentioned Uncle James, I knew uncle will manage to convince him at any cost. I am sure that dad will get agree.
"Don't worry, he will agree. I know him very well" grandpa smiled at me with knowing look as he knew that Uncle James never leave a chance to spoil me. He always wanted a daughter but he has a son. He always adores me.
I went back to my room after completing my dinner. I suddenly got an idea, why don't I apply for a job where my research work can be performed and my research is also helpful for that company. I started looking for a job where my master's degree can be useful. Suddenly I saw a requirement for an Environmental Engineer; they are working on some small township project in the middle of a forest. Interesting. I sent my resume to them; all projects they have handled are very unique and interesting also. I also mentioned that I am a PhD student and my research topic. I never expected such a fast reply from them; they just replied in an hour. Well guess my luck is on the right side. I shut down the laptop and went to sleep after reading my novel.
In Morning James uncle called me.
"Good morning princess" he sounded excited. I can imagine the expression on his face right now.
"Congrats Princess for your selection and coming to NYC. I am so excited to see you here." He was beaming with happiness.
"Thanks uncle, I knew it, only you can convince dad." I could hear his playful chuckle of proud of convincing dad.
"Anything for you dear, when are you coming here?" He asked me.
"In two weeks, uncle." I answered. I need to complete all formalities too.
"I am very happy that you are coming here and living with us." With him? I didn't remember telling dad something like that. Maybe that's why dad got ready to send me there.
"No uncle, I want to live like any New Yorker in an apartment." I cleared as I t to be independent at least for few years.
"Dear, you don't need to do that, you know that right? He asked in his confused voice filled with nervousness. I know, he wants me to leave with him.
"Yes, uncle. But I want to do a job and have my own apartment. You know that stuff." I try to convince him. He didn't speak for few moments but as I heard his loud sign, I got that I win this round.
"Ok, Prakash give me all responsibility of you so I will decide place ok?"
"Sure uncle thanks." We talked for a while and then I went into the kitchen, mom was happy that I was going to research. She always liked that. But she was little worried as I never left house alone before.
"Vii, you are going to call me twice a day. If you miss any time I will drag you here by ear." She tried to threaten me with her most convincing so called dangerous voice.
"Yaa, mom, I will call" I assured her and hugged her tightly. I broke the hug as I heard footsteps coming in kitchen. Dad entered with his news paper in his hand.
"Pavi, I never said no to you, and never going to, so you have to follow some set of instructions for that." He nearly ordered me.
"Ok dad, I will" I knew it was on the way so, I was already prepared for that.
"You will call us everyday twice and you will be living with James." He told me in stern voice indicting that I don't have chance of negotiation. I smirked internally as Uncle James is in my team dad not yours.
"Ok dad, I will." I accepted everything instantly. He nodded at me and continued with his cup of tea and newspaper.
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Days pass quickly with preparation and shopping. Also I landed at the airport. Uncle James was here to pick me up. He showed me my apartment, it was beautiful and spacious.
"Wow, its incredible" I complemented his choice of apartment. It was perfect for me. It was located at only walking distance from my University.
"You love plants, so I arranged this for you," uncle told me as he turned to show the balcony filled with roses and other plants.
"Thanks uncle." I entered the balcony to take a better look at it and I was welcomed by the beautiful night view of city. It was breathtaking; it felt like all stares came down on earth to settle down.
"Don't thank me, I'm upset with you, me and Stella thought you would agree to live with us, but you refused." He was really upset with me but completed all my wishes.
"I will make up with your uncle" his mad face instantly changes into beaming smile.
"I demand to have lunch with you; I want you to meet someone special to me. You will really like him." He playfully wiggling his eyebrows at me, he sounds so excited about the lunch.
"Sure uncle, whatever you say." I instantly agreed to him.
"Princess, I will send a message about the time and place for lunch. Ok and the maid will come to clean ok no need to worry. Take rest now" with this he left. Then I went to the washroom, freshened up and go-to sleep as jet lag caused headache.
Jason pov
A weeks passes, my life returns to normal but I don't find it interesting anymore. My thoughts always went back to her. It's becoming difficult to concentrate on work. Be strong Jason you can handle it, it's not that you have fallen for her. I have to accept that we are not going to meet again; I don't want to feel this again when coming back. Alex and Xandar are nagging me constantly about this. I never told them about any of this stuff, but I can see that they are worried about me. I told them that there is nothing to worry about, but they never stopped asking me.
Right now, I am trying to distract my thoughts from her. This week, I got one point very clearly that she is addictive and any addiction is dangerous. She is dangerous for my business, always distracting me from my work, even board meetings. The knock on the door took my attention and Will entered.
"Sir, we got some applications for new post-" before he spoke further I cut him in middle. I got furious at the point that now, I have hired people to hire staff but he still came to ask me about it.
"What does the HR department do if I have to choose a candidate ha?"
I was angry, I don't know why. Maybe I am angry with myself, continuously failing to distract my thoughts. Will flinched at his place; he was talking from door and avoided to come inside the office. He nodded hurriedly and left. I am frustrated a lot of the situation, this problem is going to be solved. My project will be successful; it's a township for middle class families. It is important to mom; it's an anniversary gift for mom dad. Doors of my office burst open. I know who came and I rolled my eyes. They don't know how to knock.
"Jason, we have some important things to talk to you about." Xandar said and I know where this is going. I have work to handle and it's more important than their daily irritation.
"Don't start again, I am totally fine" they need to stop making me realize that I am failing at this matter; I need to control myself more. I don't think it's just her maybe I am frustrated because of work issues, maybe problems in project. I never phased due to a girl in my life and never will be, it's just I am working a lot lately.
"Jason, we just worried about you. Your behavior is changing drastically. You are stricter than before, you are always angry for some reason. Even uncle aunt asking about you, Aunt Stella is sick worried." Alex was frustrated and angry while talking to me. I know that and I don't appreciate to talk about it. mom dad are just asking me to visit them constantly.
"Not only this, for the first time in our life we saw you were distracted in a board meeting, not only we but the whole company noticed that. Your cold behavior is breaking new records each day. They are afraid of you. Even will. I saw him before." Xandar explained and they both took seat in front of me. To avoid them I pushed my head in files.
"Everyone knows that something is wrong with you, you have changed after the India trip." When Alex mentioned India my head jerked from file towards them. They shared a knowing looking with each other, which was enough to turn from them. I got up and went towards the window of office.
"I told you there is nothing wrong." I announced confidently, turning back to them. How it is difficult to understand that I am ok? I need them to distract them from me and do something that they will forget this stuff, that's the only way to get me some peace from their constant worrying.
"Ok, let's go to the bar tonight." Listening, my sudden change in topic they narrowed their eyes at me but nodded afterwards. I knew that they will never say no to bar as they both always drag me there, beside Alex enjoy drinking so his denial was out of world. Will entered after knocking the door, at least someone knows knocking.
"Sir, your father has set a lunch at Marina tomorrow." He voiced from the door, holding a notebook in his hand. He looked little scared because of my earlier outburst.
"What does he have now?" I muttered in annoyance at myself. I didn't expect a response but I got it.
"He wants you to meet someone very important to him. And you don't have an option." He answered in little embarrassing tone hanging head down while speaking last part, with that he left us confused. Before I get something clear, my phone rings and as expected it was dad.
"Hello dad" I answered his call.
"Son, I have some task for you, and it's urgent." His tone showed his overjoyed excitement, which always made me anxious which was showcased that he is about to plan something.
"What is dad?" I queried about that as I wanted to know about it which made him so happy.
"Find a spacious and beautiful apartment near NY University, don't forget it must have a large balcony, and the most important thing is to fill it with plants." His answer made me more confuse.
"What? Why do you need me to do it? Tell someone to do it. It's not important." I deflected the job with irritation. He could told someone to do it. I don't need to do it personally.
"I need it for a very important and special person, and don't forget about the maid." His voice was dead serious which showed I had to do it.
"Dad, I am not doing it" I don't have time for such useless things.
"I am busy otherwise I have done it personally. I want a trustworthy person to do it under personal supervision. Understood" I think I don't have an option.
"Sure and whom are you going to introduce?" I asked him.
"That's a surprise son" he hung up, happiness and excitement was dripping from his mouth. I called Will and told him to arrange everything. He nodded and left.
After the office, we went to our usual place for some chilling, I also think, I needed it.
"Guys, let's order." Xandar order and a bunch of strong tequila shots.
"Hay, this is too much." I was surprised at his order.
"No, today we are going to drink without counting shots." Alex beamed. It's normal to get Alex drunk. He likes alcohol. We were chatting about work and meeting some new board members.
Then they tried to persuade me to take over my dad's company. Techsoft, which is software, based company. We discussed the township project. Then I noticed that I was getting a little drunk and I accidentally picked up Xandar's glass and grabbed the glass midway. I don't know, how much time we all send their and shots we took.
"That's mine bro, take this" with that he handed me another glass. I didn't think twice and gulped it. I felt light headed due to drinks, background sounds went subtle than actual. I saw blur for a moment.
"Hey, Jason India was great Na, " Alex asked about India. The first thing that comes to my mind, can't he shut his trashy mouth for a minute.
"No, it wasn't great. It is addictive." I said. Along with pictures are Pavi and her eyes, Damm. I picked up another shot from table. I need to find way out from this condition.
"Addictive? Why are scolding poor employees ha?" Xandar seated pushing himself at me with hella curious face. Scolding? No! I don't do that. I am trying to remove her face from my mind that's it. Nothing else.
"Am l? Yaa? I can't erase it and it flashes in my mind again and again. Right now also." I feel like I have some problem with it. I have find solution of it.
"You are getting distracted with something right? What is it?"
Alex questioned me. Am I? I don't think so, or I am. It's just irritating that's it.
"Not something bro, it's someone." Are they talking about her or work? She always carry a piece of fabric around her neck, is it her hobby to carry everywhere she goes? I can buy her lot of that, whatever it is.
"WHAT" they roared in unison making me jerk at my place and staring at me with god knows what kind of look that is, as they looked like a video of 240P. Have I said something wrong? They are looking at me like I am Alien or they started listening less now. They are muttering something to themselves...
"I said someone '' I nearly screamed this time, hoping they listened this time.
"What are you whispering?"? Are they hiding something from me? Who is seating beside them? I didn't saw them before? Let it be. I thought we were only three on the table, maybe Alex invited someone also.
"Who is she? Jason" Xandar asked about her.
"She?" they nodded at me with bending forward to me with curious eyes.
"She is beautiful, innocent and caring person I have ever seen. She? She is divine. Her eyes are black like black whole which will attract your whole world in it. She? Her smile is enough to calm you in your chaotic heart. Her lips like two rose petals are kept near each other. Her hair is like silky smooth curtains around her round face. She smile can make flowers bloom even her sacred face looked cute. She......." My eyes feel very heavy and my they both start spinning. Is something wrong with them?
"What is her name?" Someone asked. Don't know who. I was angry because someone cut my talk.
"Her name is ..."
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