Chapter 21

Vikram's POV



We all took rest in our rooms as the dinner was to be served at 8:30 PM.

I came out of the room and saw that Sandhya, Ajay and Chirag were sitting in the sitting area. I also settled on a sofa. Chirag was telling some funny story as usual and we all were laughing. Chirag is handsome, funny and an amazing man, thank God. He likes Ruchika.

The food was served. We took it and started eating. It was extremely spicy and oily. I didn't even take another bite. Chirag and Ajay were also saying that it was spicy but they ate that. I was hungry but could not eat that.

" Do you have any leftover food from lunch? I can't eat this." I asked her.

" There must be some, I will get it for you, sir." She went to check the refrigerator as she had kept the leftover food there.



Sandhya's POV



I opened the refrigerator and saw that there was a bit of everything, so I reheated and plated it. I got food for both of us. By the time, I came back Ajay and Chirag were not there.

" Where are they? " I asked.

" They wanted to take a round of the village, so they left." He said with a smile.

I gave one of the plates to him. He took it and thanked me.

We started eating. It was a bit awkward as no one else was there.

" You are a very good cook, but above all, you are an extremely good person. I am ashamed of the fact, that I ever said those horrible things for you. You are very caring and affectionate. The way you deal with patients, kids, colleagues and friends is just amazing. You didn't have to bring food for everyone, but you did. You thought of everyone and for that, you must have worked at least 5 times more. I was a prejudiced fool for thinking that all the people are alike. I am dying of embarrassment because of that. You are an angel. " He said all that and I could sense the guilt he was suffering from. l was feeling much better now. He was behaving nicely with me now.

" It is ok Dr Rathore, I told you that I already forgave and forgot. "

" You are lying, Sandhya. "

" What? Why do you think so? "

" Because there is an awkwardness between us. You are not yourself when you are with me. It feels that whenever we are together, all the bad things I said come back to your mind."

" No, It is not like that. "

" I feel it is exactly like this. I can't erase those things from your memory, but I want to say something to you. That you are a much better person than I am... and you are one of the most beautiful, kind, caring and most suitable girls for any eligible bachelor in the world. Picture Perfect. "

" Sir, you don't have to say all these things. I am fine... "

" First of all Sandhya, I am not saying all that to please you. I am saying what I feel. Second thing is, if you are fine then behave normally with me, please behave like the way you behave with others, with Chirag, Ajay or Gautam. You are normal with all of them, but you avoid me.

You give them your beautiful smile but your smile disappears the moment you are talking to me."

" But sir "

" Vikram"

"Ji?? "

" My name is Vikram. Call me Vikram. "

" How can I do that??? You are my senior... '

" So is Gautam. But you started calling him by name. "

" No, he told me to. But I didn't. I can't... "

" If you can't call him by name, you may call him bhaiya... He doesn't have any sister, he would love it. "

" Ok, that is a good idea. " I said and he grinned.

What is so funny about it?? I don't understand what goes through his mind.

" So are we friends now? "

" Hmm "

" Hmm ?? "

" Yes... "

" Great !! I wish we had something sweet right now. We would have celebrated our friendship. "

" Well, I have something sweet if you want."

" Of course I want... " He said with a smile.

I went to my room and got Choorma Laddooes for him.

" Wow !! Do you know they have always been my favourite? I was a very difficult child as far as eating was concerned. I used to bring my whole lunch back untouched. But whenever my mom used to give me this, I ate every little crumb of that." He seemed to have gone down that memory lane.

He was smiling like a child. He just shook his head and came back to the present. He is not that bad.

Maybe I was also being judgemental, because of what he said years ago.

" I am happy to know that you like them. Here, take them. " He took out one and took a bite of it. He closed his eyes as if he was savouring the taste. A small moan escaped his throat.

" Exactly like my mom makes it. Do you mind, If I take more? I am missing her now.. "

" Sure, you can have all of them. "

" No!!! You must be kidding. Don't even say that, I swear I am so greedy about them, I will not give them back. " He was looking like a young child again who was holding his favourite toy in his hand and is not ready to share it. I giggled at his behaviour. He is not that arrogant.

" Seriously you can have all of them. "

" Awww Thankyou. Love you... Oh!! I mean... I didn't mean that. I meant that I am thankful for the Laddoos. " He was shocked by what he said. I burst out laughing.

" Relax I know what you meant. " But I could see that he was blushing a bit.

Cute...