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Their luggage was taken care of by the butler who asked the servant to keep it in the guest room where Radha was staying as per Radha's request. Next day Navi had to shift to flat allotted by the company.
The garden full of blooming flowers, the lushed trees with the chirping of birds. It was so out of fairy tales, that she never wanted to leave this garden and go inside. She was startled by the voice, "beta, if you really like all this, we can have our meetings and all the discussion here with the clients."
She looked over to see an elderly couple, an older version of her love, Hardeep and a smart lady with no nonsense attire. Not a single strand of hair was out. She bowed and wished them. They blessed her with a smile. The servant following them had brought a heavy tea on a trolley. They sat on the garden chairs under the shed and had tea. Navi, being a cultured girl, offered tea to everyone first and then she sat . Hardeep's mom was very happy to see her b
30His father was observing Navi's reactions. He felt bad for her but then he knew that she's a brave girl, she'll get her man.Navi after dinner helped in cleaning up the table though helpers were there but still habits die hard. Once everything was done, they came out on the porch to sit and have a glass of saffron milk, a speciality of the Singh family. Milk all cooked on low flame with almonds, turmeric, saffron with less sugar added to it. This milk tastes well when cooked for hours. "It's yummy and nutritious", Sukh said. Radha said,"yeah and especially when you get pure milk." Navi and Hardeep's dad started their walk in the garden and he confirmed what Hardeep said to him a few days back, whether they both were involved physically or not. Navi said," uncle, he's the only one who has touched me, yes we had ." "Any positive results?" " Uncle maybe by the end of this week, but I don't expect anything from anyone, if I get pregnant the baby will be mine no, I won't
31Ravi called Anamika after having received the call from Mr. Singh. He was waiting for the opportunity to meet her on a personal level. He told her to be ready by seven and that too without any preamble. "Why? Why does he order me? Am I his assistant or what, let me call up and refuse him then only he'll realize my value." She called him and said," hey, I'm not interested. You better ask someone else or still if you want me to accompany you, better seek my permission or rather ask me nicely. Is that clear." She cut the call without waiting for the reply. The intercom buzzed and Neelakshi calked her in the cabin and said, "dear Ravi wanted some of his files to be checked and as his assistant is not coming these days, why don't you just go to his office and handle the work and here my rest of the staff will manage. Yes darling, I'll miss you but he requested me for the best person to help him sought the case files, I thought of you as you're a law graduate. See how your educa
Arshi just forwarded her call to the canteen desk and within ten minutes there was a knock on the door.Ravi was also back on the chair. Before he could say anything, Anamika asked the person to come in and took the tray from him and keep it on the side table. She thanked him and went to the chair and started serving two plates. She looked up at Ravi and said,``Come and have your coffee as we both skipped lunch", he was surprised at her presence of mind. Together they ate and then once the plates were clean. Anamika complimented that the food was good . She then said,'' please can you just tell me the venue as I've to go home and change." Ravi said," be at Maya's by 7 and dress formally and pretend to be my girl".Anamika collected the tray and plates and kept on the side as the canteen boy would come and take them away. She cleared small bindi on her forehead, her table and then she planned to leave, it was already 6. That means she hardly had 30 minutes. She rushed o
33Hardeep said, "hey that's what my favorite is, never knew about her". They tried to pull his leg but Hardeep didn't give them the chance. Laughter was in the air. The men could make out that Hardeep was missing Navi. Anamika clicked the pics and sent them to Navi. She even clicked pics with Ravi and forwarded to Navi and Ravi both. They got the group selfie and the girls exchanged the numbers. Before leaving, Sunny said, " let's celebrate Diwali at Hardeep's native place, what say man?" "Sure ,why not, I'll tell mom to be ready with the rooms so we can stay there for a full week. Playing cards, dancing and yes of course the dishes prepared by mom."Anamika thought of telling Navi but before she could Ravi said no to her by moving his head.It was getting late as everyone had to go to work the next day. Before Anamika could leave, Ravi asked her to wait. Once everyone left, he asked her to give him a lift, "but where's your car?" " Mine is in the garage for se
34Easier said than done, both had stopped in an unruly way but the emotions and heat was there in the air. Ravi kept sitting or rather half lying with a lighter in hand looking at the beauty in front of him. It seemed like candy was there but you can't have it. The silhouette was equally sensual. The way Anamika wore the tee shirt she lay her hand on and then pajamas also. After wearing both then she took off her petticoat. She took out the candles from the drawer of the bed and went to him to get them lit. Though she couldn't see his eyes, she was still shy and blushing red. Ravi was expecting this only yet he kept his emotions at the back of his mind. He cleared his throat and said," I'm sorry, it wasn't meant to start this way. But I'm not sorry for what I tasted. Hope you liked it!" A handsome hunk saying sorry after almost making her come just by his way of looking and touching was new to her. Though it was for the first time a man could touch her but she was damned to
35The doctor came and everyone was panicking. Why , what happened to Navi?? He checked and asked for some tests to be done so he took her blood sample and said that by evening they'll get the results. Radha cancelled her seat and said, she won't leave till Navi is well. Even Sukh and her husband both welcomed her decision. Navi was like what will happen? She was not allowed to go to the office, she was asked to work from home only if required. She stayed on a light diet but was not able to digest anything. She was given a liquid diet like juice and coconut water to drink. She passed her day sleeping and doing drawing as per the project. But as the evening was drawing near she got anxious. In the evening, Hardeep's dad called a family meeting and said, "Well, I've an announcement to make. But promise, no questions and no judgement, this is their life, we are with them."Radha said,"Brother, make it clear, I'm getting anxious! Please." Even Sukh said, "dear what is the
36Navi hugged her and whatever negative thoughts she had all were washed away with those tears. Even Radha nodded her head and said, " yes beta you're special. You three are too precious for us and that son of ours, let him come. I'll pull his ears. How dare he made my daughter cry?" laughingly, Radha also hugged her."Ohh, so this is the most important work hmmm, you guys wanted me to attend???"Everyone turned to look at the speaker. A rare combination of hazel eyes, white as snow, long hair tied in plaits upto waist. Silver Danglers in ears, bracelet tinkling as she moved her hand. Clad in blue denims and off-white sweater, with pink polka muffler round the neck and blue sports shoes. In all a fusion of west and east. With a smiling face she hugged all and then looking at Navi she said," you must be the heartbeat of my brother, he was talking about but again you're not what he said!!!" "What did he say about me, that I'm an average girl with no brains! I knew it,
37"My express train wait, let me call my detectives Ravi and Anamika first," picking up the phone Mr. Singh said.He called up Ravi and Anamika and put them on a conference call. "Blessings children, how's everything at your end ? Made plans for coming to celebrate Diwali here??? Now Harjot is also here. She has got some plans, let's hear out. I'm also putting her on conference and even Navi. ""Hi, Bhai, how are you doing and before we start who's Anamika?""She is just a common friend of Navi and she's taking as my girl friend, soon to be a special one" the last part he uttered under his breath. Only Anamika could hear as she was sitting in the same cabin. Harjot told them the plan and asked for their opinion. Everyone agreed to it then Harjot asked her dad and Navi to keep the phone saying that she has to give them her shopping list. Once both of them were out of the earshot, she told them the further plan which was supposed to be hidden from Navi as