Chapter 20

Sia's POV



" Hmmm... but think about it Sia, because I like you a lot. " He said and went to meet his dad.

Oh god !! What did he just say?? Did I hear correctly? My heart was beating frantically.

He introduced himself as my boyfriend to that Aman. When I asked him about that he said he won't mind being that... Did he want to be my boyfriend?

What do I do now?? I mean I like him but boyfriend?? I don't know.... after that incident, I never thought on those lines. It seemed weird but I kind of liked that feeling.

The meeting was very long and he had not come back yet and it was time to leave the office. So I decided to leave.

I came back home and saw my Chachu and Chachi at our place. I greeted them. My Chachu was happy to see me. He hugged me and Chachi just smiled. I smiled back at her and I went inside to make some snacks and tea.

Dad and Bhaiya also came back. Bhai came into the kitchen to have water.

" What is so special?? Why are they here all of a sudden? "

" I don't know... Chachi and Ruchi met me in the market. Apparently, Ruchi got some marriage proposals. So Chachi was taunting me. "

" I don't like both of them... " Bhai said.

" Neither do I... " I said with a smile and Bhai chuckled.

He helped me in carrying tea and snacks for them.

" That is really great..." My mom was saying and dad also nodded and smiled.

" Yeah, Bhabhi Ji... But don't you think, you should also start looking for a decent boy for Sia... I mean, after all, she is 6 months older than Ruchi.. "

" We will, actually her studies just got completed and now she is doing her internship. " Mom said.

" I am sorry to say... But what will people say... That younger sister got married while the older one is unmarried. Moreover, they will talk that she is doing a job also. "

" What is wrong in doing job Chachi ji? " Bhai snapped.

" There is nothing wrong if a man does it... But she is a girl. She doesn't need to work. And no girl of this family has ever worked. " she said looking at me.

" We don't care what people or society say, we think that everyone should be independent. " Bhai said.

Thanks, Bhai.

" Beta you don't understand... " she started saying again.

" No Chachi Ji... I understand very well. I want my sister to be independent. We all want her to be confident and self-sufficient. "

" Ok.. but what about her marriage? Now see we got so many proposals for Ruchi. Yesterday I came with a family. He is a famous dress designer, works with Kapoor's. You know they export garments to foreign countries. They said yes to her instantly. The boy is very good looking and gets a very handsome salary. "

" Sia also works there... " Bhai said.

" Is it? " Chachu asked.

" Ji.. "

" Do you know Sumit, the dress designer? "

" Yes, Chachu... We have been working together for the last 10 days. He is very talented and is a very nice person. Ruchi is very lucky to have him. "I said and Chachu looked happy while Chachi was over the moon.

" Hunh... Sumit is lucky to have Ruchi. Ruchi is also lucky that Sumit is interested in getting married to her. We can ask him to suggest some nice guy for her. " Chachi said in a snobbish tone.

Bhai was again about to say something when dad shook his head. Chachu was a bit embarrassed by what Chachi said. He tried to stop her many times but she has always been a snob and her daughter is just like that.

She kept giving suggestions to my mom to put some sense into everyone in our family. She even offered that she can talk to all the other boys who asked for Ruchi's hand as she would be engaged to Sumit ji. I was getting annoyed so I came inside.

They left after having tea. My brother and I took a deep breath once they left.

" Though she is a bit rude... But it was right .. we must start looking for a suitable guy for her.. " mom said but dad and Bhai said, " No... let her be independent first.

Mom looked annoyed but agreed. We all had dinner and I told them that everyone loved my designs.

I went to my room to sleep. But could not sleep for a wink.....

The incidents of the day kept coming to my mind.

The way he caged me between the wall and himself. The way he asked me to behave normally as we were friends. I was trying to put some distance between us so that I don't fall for him. But I really felt good when he came so close.

Then we went to buy accessories and then to have coffee. I didn't want to go shopping with him but he was getting angry. He dragged me to a coffee shop and made me have coffee and sandwiches too.

We were enjoying the coffee and sandwiches when that Aman came.

I was too embarrassed when Aman said all those things. But he punched him so hard that I was pleasantly surprised. But I had to stop him as I saw him fighting with that guy Anuj at their party.

I caught his hand and tried to pull him away from that stupid man. But he didn't even move an inch. I felt sparks in my body when I pulled him away.

He stood by me and threatened Aman to stay away from me. Then he said that I was much much better than Ruchi in everything. I was much more beautiful, attractive, cultured, smart, intelligent, and feisty..... And that, only someone stupid or halfwit will choose her over me.....

Awwww... he was not that... annoying and arrogant. Just a tiny bit. I argued with my inner soul but she laughed at me....and sang,

Na jaane mere dil ko kya ho gaya...

Abhi to yahin tha abhi kho gaya...

I rolled my eyes and tried to sleep but his handsome chiseled face kept haunting me.

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Rohit's POV



I was so disappointed when Julie knocked at my door. I was enjoying my moment with Sia. I told her what I felt for her.

But dad wanted to talk to me. So I had to go, though I went very reluctantly. He was asking about the project... I told him about all the work that was being done. I even told him about the response we got for cotton and silk dupatta, stoles, and scarfs.

He wanted to know more about it, I showed him the pictures and the kind of response we got for them. He was really happy about it. We had a video conference call with some new potential clients. They were impressed with our products.

I also showed them the pictures of tie and dye designs. They loved them instantly and asked if we could make more garments with tie and dye. I nodded and they said that they would send their requirements very soon. I was very excited about this and was anticipating a very big contract.

" Well done!! Rohit, you have really worked very hard. Now I can say that you are almost as good as Rahul... "

I was so happy to hear that. Bhai was extremely good at the work. So it was a great compliment for me. I smiled and hugged dad and it was a good day, I wanted to tell Sia about the meeting. But I saw the time it was quite late, she had already left.

I went home and at night I took out Priya's album, to look at my feisty warrior. She looked so pretty in them. Naughty, carefree, beautiful.....

I wanted her in my life... I had not even thought about another girl since that day when she slapped me. She looked so pretty while she was glaring at me and wanted to snatch my phone. Such a nice and daring girl.

I was falling for her...