Pranati had taken a half day as she had to go to Rashi's house. It was 12pm and she was wrapping up her work. Arjun and Vaibhav were not there as an alliance had come for Vaibhav and they were going there today. Devesh, Adarsh and Sahil were there though.
She was going through some final mails when Sahil barged in. This had been going on from weeks now. Any moment he was free he would barge in. He frowned when he saw her desk empty. Usually it was filled with files.
"Kya baat aaj desk bada khaali khaali hai."
(What happened today the desk is very empty.)
"Hmm. Maine half day lia hai."
(Hmm. I took half day.)
She said with her concentration still on her phone. His frown deepened.
"Half day? Kyu?"
(Why?)
"Kahi jaana hai. Kisi se milna tha."
(Had to go somewhere. Had to meet someone.)
"Kis se? Someone special?"
(Whom?)
His tone suddenly hardened. She looked at him for a moment and then smiled.
"Very special."
"Boyfriend?"
"Oh God! Aap sabko ye kyu lagta hai ki agar koi special hai toh boyfriend hi hoga. Kuch aur nhi ho skta?"
(Why do you guys always think that if it is someone special then it is boyfriend. Can't it be anyone else?)
He shrugged.
"Aisa nhi hai. Just puchh rha tha."
(Its not like that. I was just asking.)
"Sister."
"Hain!? But you don't have any sister."
He he asked confused. She face-palmed. Was he actually this dumb.
"Meri mami ki beti. Kya ho gya aapko Sahil? Aise dumb kyu behave kr rhe hai?"
(My mami's daughter. What has happened to you Sahil? Why are you behaving so dumb?)
"I- i don't know. Pta nhi- mai- mai chalta hu. Bye."
(I-i should leave.)
He said and started to leave. She was confused at his behaviour. What had happened to him suddenly. He suddenly stopped and turned around.
"Ek last question. Do- do you- i mean-"
(One last question.)
"Boliye."
(Ask.)
He took a deep breath and asked quickly.
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
She looked at him for some time and then burst out laughing.
"Oh God! Look at your face. Aap itna darr kyu rhe hai?"
(Why are you so scared?)
Her laughter died looking at his serious face. She slowly went near him and held his hands.
"Kya hua? Aap itna weird kyu behave kar rhe hai? Sab theek hai na?"
(Whaat happened? Why are you behaving so weird? All okay na?)
Her voice concerned. He saw some emotions in her eyes which he couldn't recognise or maybe denied to recognise. He gave a light squeeze to her hands.
"Sab theek hai. Bas aise hi puchh rha tha."
(Everything is fine. I was just asking.)
"Pkka?"
(Promise?)
He nodded. She smiled.
"Nhi hai. Aur hota toh aapko pta nhi hota kya? Apne best friend se thodi na chhupati."
(I don't have. And if i did you would be the first to know. I won't hide it from my best friend.)
She said teasingly and nudged his side. They shared a laugh and she excused herself saying that she was getting late. She reached Rashi's house and saw her getting ready. She went and hugged her and greeted her mami-mamaji. Rashi was getting nervous. Pranati reassured her they went outside.
Pranati was shocked to see Arjun, Karan and Vaibhav sitting there with Saroj and Damini. She soon composed herself and greeted them. They asked questions from each other and then the elders told them to talk in private. Rashi and Vaibhav went.
Both the families liked each other a lot amd now waited to their children's decision. It had been some time and Rajesh asked Pranati to go and call them back. She nodded and went to call them.
Vaibhav told everyone that they want to know each other better before taking any decision. Everyone agreed. They had their dinner and left for their home. Shweta asked Pranati to stay the night as it was already late. She agreed and called her mother and informed her about the same.
It was almost midnight and everyone was asleep except Rashi, Sakshi and Pranati. They were talking about the meet.
"He got to know my emotions just by looking into my eyes. Kehte hai ki meri smile meri aankhon tak nhi pahuchti. How can i be so transparent to him. He says that he would wait and that he is all mine. I want to believe him but darr lagta hai what if- what if wo bhi ek din mujhe chhod kar chle jaaye. What if he-"
(He says my smile doesn't reach my eyes. How can i be so transparent to him. He says that he would wait and that he is all mine. I want to believe him but inam scared what if- what if he also leaves me one day. What if he-)
Rashi was saying. She couldn't complete and started to cry. Sakshi and Pranati rushed to her and hugged her trying to calm her down.
"Har koi chhod kar nhi jaata. Warna hum kyu hote tere paas. Stop crying Rashi. Agar tujhe lagta hai that he is worth your trust toh ek chance de kar dekh. I know he won't disappoint you. Main jaanti hu unhe. He is my boss. I know him Rashi. He is a very nice man."
(Not everyone leaves. Otherwise we would not be here with you. Stop crying Rashi. If you think that he is worth your trust then give him a chance. I know he won't disappoint you. I know him. He is my boss. I know him Rashi. He is a very nice man.)
Pranati consoled her. Rashi nodded and said that she would give it a thought. They talked for some time to cheer her up and soon slept.
The next morning Pranati rushed home and then quickly went to office. She was late by 2 hours. Arjun didn't say anything because he knew she was with Rashi last night.
She was working on some files when she noticed a small error in it. She needed to talk to the head of financial department which was Sahil. She went to his cabin and saw him engrossed on something on his PC while eating his food. He was again having food from outside. She shook her head at his habit.
She cleared her throat to gain his attention and told him about the error. They were discussing it when suddenly he got up and started coughing. His face had started to turn red due to coughing. Pranati went to him and rubbed his back.
She made him sit on the couch and gave water to him. He took a few sips but in vain. He suddenly started breathing heavily.
"Can't- breathe."
He said with difficulty and Pranati panicked. She suddenly remembered something and asked him who bought his food. He told her that his secretary got it. She quickly called him and asked him to get the doctor with him.
In the meanwhile she opened his shirt's buttons and rubbed his chest. She was on the verge of tears. His secretary came inside with the doctor. She asked him what he had ordered and what were the ingredients. He politely told her.
"ARE YOU CRAZY? HE IS ALLERGIC TO MUSHROOMS."
"Sorry mam. I didn't know."
She rubbed her forehead to calm herself and asked him to leave. Everyone came inside listening to the commotion.
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