It had been two weeks since their talk. Sakshi was sitting in her cabin doing the work given by her boss. The door of her cabin opened and someone entered and made themselves comfortable on the seat in front of her.
She looked at him and smiled.
"Hii."
He said excited.
"Hii. Kaise hai?"
(How are you?)
She replied back smiling.
"Mai toh thik hu. Lekin tum lunch time par bhi kaam kyu kar rhi ho?"
(I am fine. But why are you working during lunch time?)
He asked frowning.
"Lunch time ho gaya?"
(It is lunch time already?)
She asked looking at the clock. She had not even noticed what the time was.
"Hnn. Chalo. Let's go."
(Yes. Come.)
"Mai nhi aa skti Adarsh. I have a lot of work to do before evening."
(I can't.)
She said and again concentrated on her work. He looked at her for some time and then nodded. He got up and went out. She heard the door close and looked at the door in shock.
"He left."
She felt a pang of disappointment in her heart. Trying to ignore it she went back to doing her work.
After about 15 minutes she again heard the door open and someone enter in. She looked up from her file to see him standing there with two boxes of pizza and a huge smile on his face.
"Maine socha ki agar tum nhi jaa skti toh mai toh khaana la skta hu na dono ke liye. I hope you like Veggie Delight."
(I thought if you can't go i should bring food for both of us.)
He said making her heart flutter. She nodded her head lightly and he smiled even more. Settling down near her he opened the boxes and the aroma of freshly baked pizzas filled the cabin making her stomach grumble.
He took a slice near her mouth and she looked at him.
"Tum kaam kro mai khila dunga."
(You work i will feed you.)
Ignoring the light blush that covered her cheeks and the slight increase in her heartbeat she spoke shaking her head.
"Nhi. Its ok. Mai khaa lungi."
(No. Its ok. I'll eat.)
"Come on. Its not like tum pehli baar mere haath se khaaogi. Kaam krlo apna mai khila rha hu."
(Its not like it is the first time i am feeding you. Do you work i am feeding.)
Saying this he bought the slice near her and she took a bite making him smile. He then took a bite from his pizza.
Soon they were talking and laughing while he fed her in between wiping her mouth side by side. None of them noticed that she had stopped her work and was now talking to him. He continued to feed her and telling her about the incidents at his office.
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A few weeks later was Pranati's birthday. They were planning a surprise party for her which was successfully ruined by Adarsh who had spilled it to her which earned him two hard smacks from Sahil and death glares from Rashi and Sakshi.
Sakshi got ready in a simple black gown.
They reached the venue. Singhanias were already there. Everyone greeted each other and waited for Pranati to arrive. Pranati arrived a few minutes later and everyone shouted 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' in chorus.
She was made to cut the cake and then everyone had their dinner. After dinner Sahil asked for everyone's attention saying that he has something to tell everyone. He held Pranati's hands and recited a beautiful shayari declaring his love for her.
Pranati was numb for a few moments but then jumped into his arms and everyone clapped and hooted. The moment was so beautiful that Sakshi's eyes automatically wandered to Adarsh's direction.
He was looking at the couple with a soft and happy smile on his face and Sakshi's lips curled into a smile looking at him.
Her eyes suddenly moved to Rashi. She looked so happy. And Sakshi's mind played her past in front of her like a movie. All her past decisions due to which she had hurt Rashi came to her mind.
Though she had promised Adarsh that she would never think about it again but she couldn't help it. She had hurt her sister because of her so called feelings before and she didn't want to do it again.
Taking a deep breath she averted her eyes from Adarsh and went to the couple. She hugged Pranati and congratulated them.
She had decided that she would be strictly friends with Adarsh now and would not let her feelings come in between.
Yes! She liked him and she had realised it long back but not wanting a repeat telecast of the past she buried her feelings deep within her heart.
He had explained her how he too did the same mistakes. But it was easy to say. He was not the reason for someone's depression. She was. He was not the reason for someone's tears. She was. He was not the reason for someone being insecure all her life. She was.
It was easy for him to move on. It was not for her. She tried. Tried hard to forget everything and move on just like he said. But she could not. Everytime she tried, the crying and broken face of Rashi came in front of her.
She broke out of her thoughts when she felt a nudge on her shoulder. Looking up she saw Adarsh standing there with his usual charming smile.
"Kaha khoi hui ho?"
(Where are you lost?)
He asked playfully. She shook her head faking a smile. His smile faltered.
"Kya hua? All okay? You look low."
(What happened?)
She gulped at the care in his voice. Nodding her head she said.
"I am okay. Just tired."
She said with the most convincing smile. He smiled and both of them stood there in silence looking at the everyone smiling with happiness.
At night both of them slept thinking about each other. Sakshi by taking a firm decision that she would keep her feelings at bay and Adarsh promising her that he would give her every happiness she deserved.
He loved her and he would always keep her happy even if it meant pain for his own self. ************************************** Who do you think is correct?? Sakshi or Adarsh??
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