r reading his favourite story, Chandni finally managed to sit wi

ound accusatory but she coul

n was part of this company before

oked at h

me? I know you would have never sent me

cut her

d to go through today. Was he rude to you or misbehaved with you?" There was a hint of anger in Vikra

, but I gave it back to him fa

relaxed and he

rl. I am so p

miled bac

oducts, but he answered them all faithfully." She paused, and looked

in the car." Chandni blurted

of breath brought he

accident." She

stakenly went and sat inside his car and there he was... crying. I was stunned, didn't know what to do. But then he began to bl

ni, but he wasn't keen to know about any of those. Much as his heart went out to her, he decided that

d your point of view, because Atharv was still very young and he needed mother's care more than anything. I completely respected your decision. When you were finally ready, I gave you a choice

ad slowly, as she tri

an extensive talent hunt. But that's the least part of the problem. If you run away from your job, wouldn't Aryan think

ing gaze. She knew that every word Vikram spo

roblem here? He is just another employee for you, to take care of in the company. Actually, I am wrong. He is not just an employee there but he is also kind of a Protégé of the previous owner and is a shareholder in the company. So, we can't sack him either. I can totally understand

ty. I know it would be less torturous than seeing him daily at work, but it is entirely up to you how you

omplete trust in her and the respect he had for her decisions

l you my decision tomorrow." She f

relief. He knew that once Chandni gets over the ini

uch an urgent business was, that you had to g

st me whenever I go away on these trips. I don't h

nny!!" She rolle

rust us whether we tell the truth or lies. I give up." He raised

. Have you taken your medicines?" Sh

ep now? You must have had a hectic day, travelling all the way to the office in the heavy traffic. I am afraid, this is something you hav

ate. You too have travelled a lot today, remember? Good night."

th a heavy sigh. He pulled out the drawer, took some capsul

~

ou know.... kidding about the car. Forget about it. We both can buy it on our own or I can withdraw from my savings. There's a lot of time for all that. Generally, it's us girls

we have a roof over our head. But still, your parents will never agree for our marriage right now, because they want their only daughter to go to a rich household similar to theirs. I still have to find my mark in the world, get a job, and settle down blah blah... It might take 6 or 7 years. Why do we have to wait so long to be together? And there's so

er had much money when I was younger, and this recent growth in our wealth never meant anything to me. My tastes and my way of living have always been simple. Why don

ou trust me? If you do, then why are you hesitating to marry me

and tried to explain aga

have learnt to live in the present, savour every day, every moment as if there is no tomorrow; and if you are with me, ever

ndni's face, as the warm street li

ow we live, where we live, today - tomorrow or after ten years, I will always be with you, as your wife,

deserted lane sounded

eart leap

nd, till she screamed and begg

ightly around her back, his eyes boring into hers. They could hear nothin

and at that moment, they felt as if they were tied

d before reaching her lips. And waited... till Chandni opened her half-c

lips, an inevitable moan escaped

~

s memories. Hmm... so much for empty words, Aryan thought bitterly, as

*

/

lo

nship and conversation? Was Vikram correct in encoura

tormented by his memories of Chandni.

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