Chapter 24

Megha's POV



I went to the garden and was surprised to see the amount of work done in two days. The gardener had completed almost 80 per cent of the work I gave him.

Of course, he hired a few more people. The sheds were almost done, the pathways were ready, more flowering plants were planted. Trees and bushes were trimmed to perfection.

I told him to call an electrician and get the new lights and speakers fixed and make arrangements for the music system to be connected with them and get everything cleaned.

Once everything is done we will arrange the garden furniture. I was really happy about the way our garden was coming out.

Papaji and maji were very tired today as they slept late last night. So they had tea in their room but that was good in a way I wanted to surprise everyone.

So I went to meet Maharaj Ji to prepare a special dinner and snacks for everyone's choice. And it would be served at the new sitting area in the garden.

I went to meet Maji and Papaji in their room to tell about my plan they go to the backyard garden almost every day to walk. I requested them not to do it today, as I wanted to surprise them in the evening. They smiled and nodded.

Then I told bhayia and bhabhi to be at home by 6:30 as I have a surprise for everyone. They asked me to give hint, but I refused and walked away smiling.

I had to go to our room to get ready as I had to go for my work but he would be there and...

But I had to go to get ready and as I entered the room I saw him coming out of the washroom with just a towel around his waist. I was so embarrassed that I turned my back towards him and closed my eyes.

I heard him chuckling. Seriously?? Is he capable of doing it? Is he the same Mehul?. Or was he someone else??

" Are you decent now? " I asked with my eyes still closed.

" What do you mean by that?? I am always decent. Have I ever done or said anything indecent?" I opened my eyes and turned back to face him.

He was smirking at me. He had worn a shirt but had not buttoned it up. I could see his well-defined abs, I diverted my eyes.

" Why are you blushing ?" He asked

" What ??? I am not. "

" You are..."

" I AM NOT..."

" Ok! If you say so... By the way, you were behaving as if you have never seen a man without a shirt." He was smiling now.

" So? I haven't. What is so funny about it? "

" I don't believe it. Not possible..."

"Have you lost it? Of course, I haven't."

" Not even Salman Khan?? Don't tell me you haven't seen a single movie starring him." He was teasing me now.

" Ughhh... Of course, I have... but I never saw Salman Khan walking in my room in just a towel. " I was getting angry now.

It was easier to handle that Khadoos (grouchy) Mehul than this one.

" But, this is my room too and I would walk the way, I want." He said with a smirk.

"Ok, do whatever you want. I just wanted to tell you that you have to be at home by 6:30 in the evening. We all are having a small party."

He came quite closer to me and said, " I will if you promise to make that white coloured Dhokla for me. I loved it. " He winked at me and smiled.

Oh my God !! What is wrong with him?? He is behaving very differently after we met at that restaurant with his friends. I was so surprised that I kept looking at me.

" Megha, I know... I am very handsome, but don't keep looking at me like this.

I will start blushing." He was teasing me again. I got irritated and went to the washroom stomping my feet.

I got ready fast and went to have breakfast. Everyone was enjoying the food and bhabhi said, " Come Megha, I was waiting for you. You are a bit late today. Are you not well?? You are always here, before me, is everything alright? "

Mehul was trying to hide his smile behind his coffee mug. I just nodded and had breakfast.

I called Priya to ask what was her plan and also told her that the handicraft pieces that she liked are with me now.

I went to her dad's office and instructed the workers. She had already selected wallpapers for her dad's office. It didn't have too much work so would be completed in 2-3 days.

I made all the necessary arrangements for that. His furniture was delivered to their office. So I came back home and went to the backyard garden to see if everything was ready.

Everything was perfect, I told the workers to get the furniture from the storeroom and place them as per design. The electrician had already completed his work.

It was about 5:30 PM, I went to the kitchen and made Khatta Dhokla and for him. No!! not just for him.

I changed into a beautiful lakhnavi suit and came back to the living area. Bhabhi and mom were already there. Men also came shortly.

" Enough Megha, now tell us what is the surprise. " Mudit Bhai asked.

I smiled and said, " For that, you have to follow me somewhere. I started walking towards the backyard garden, they followed me. I wanted to see their reaction.

They were astonished to see it. Daylight was still there but I had instructed someone to switch on all the lights and music system once we are there. So all of a sudden all the lamp posts and other lights were on.

Soft Indian music filled the air. They saw everything and looked very impressed.

" Wow !!! It is beautiful. Beta, you have done wonders in just 2-3 days. This has completely changed. It looks so good. " Papaji said and Maji seemed more than pleased.

" I didn't do it Papaji the Gardner did it, I just instructed him how to do it. And bought the garden furniture. He did it so fast, I am amazed."

" Megha it looks much more beautiful now with these shades, pathways, lights. Right, Sneha? " Bhaiya said.

" Yes, it is like nice and calm heaven. It is so good that we can even throw parties here. All the sitting arrangements and that artificial pond are awesome. You are blessed with tons of talents."

Bhabhi said with a huge grin.

Mehul was just looking at me but I wanted to know his opinion. He came to me.

" It is amazing, everything is very beautiful. The garden furniture is awesome, trendy and comfortable. Landscaping is breathtaking. The pond is really cute... the soft music and those lights add to the beauty of this garden. Bhabhi is right, it is so good that we can throw a small party here. I want to throw a party for my friends tomorrow evening if that is ok with you all. " He said looking at me. I couldn't believe it he liked it.

" Of course, you can do that. It will be fun." Bhaiya said.

" Let's go in now, I am hungry," Mehul said and started walking towards house when he saw the servants coming to the garden with snacks and drinks.

" Wow, so today we are having food here?? Awesome !! " bhabhi was very excited.

Everyone stared enjoying them and Mehul winked at me when he tasted his white khatta Dhokla. I blushed at that and he smiled.

They all appreciated the beauty around them. There was some time for dinner, so I said, " Please tell me if you want to add anything. "

They started making the rounds in the backyard and side garden. There were changes in the front garden too. But it was not so drastic.

I also started walking when Mehul caught my hand and said, " Where are you going? Let them go and appreciate the beauty there. And let me do it here. " He kept looking at me with admiration in his eyes. My cheeks were getting red now.

"Bhabhi was right, you are blessed with lots of talents. By the way, dhokla was amazing. I loved it. You create magic with your hands. He placed a kiss on my hand and I felt that a current passed through my body. I shivered a bit and he grinned at me.

" It is a beautiful evening. Let's see all the areas now. " He started walking still holding my hand.