Chapter 15

Priya's POV

It was a beautiful evening, he was looking at me with so much admiration. We were enjoying ourselves, when that incident happened.



Was it true, when he said that he was happy, he didn't marry Leena and that he never loved her.



I didn't want to question him, but I wanted to know, if he never loved her, then why was he getting married to her?



Just then he asked me, "What are you thinking about? "

I wanted to ask him but I couldn't, so instead of that, I said, " Nothing, I was just thinking that I must sleep now as it will be a tiring day tomorrow. " He smiled and held my hand in his.



" You must sleep, don't worry you will do well in exams. " I was so tired that I slept the moment my head touched the pillow.



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My alarm went off, but I was too tired to get up. I had to get up but Rahul was again holding me very tight. I loved the feeling of his hard chest against my back. I tried to get out of bed, he put his leg on me too. I stilled for a few seconds and then tried again. I loved being in his arms, but did he think that, I was Leena?



Oh God ! no pls... I shook him as I couldn't escape from his arms, but he said, " Please don't move, let me sleep. Why do you have to get up so early? "



Oh, I would love to do that but…



" I have to go to college," I said, but he was sleeping snuggled to me tightly. He even buried his head in the crook of my neck. I froze.



Oh god !! I didn't know what was happening to me, but my heartbeat increased manifolds. I never felt like this before but my whole body was aware of the fact that I was in his arms. What do I do ?? And the funniest thing was I was loving every minute of it. Some kind of current was flowing in my body.



He said something but it was not audible. What if he was dreaming about Leena? That he is holding her... But he said he never loved her, then why were they getting married?



I had to shake him very hard, he opened his eyes and released me. I was blushing hard, I got up from the bed and was going towards the balcony as I needed some air. He caught my hand and said good morning. I greeted him too.



" Your college starts at 9AM, why do you need to get up so early? You know, I was enjoying my sleep, dreaming that we both were dancing. I was teaching you salsa."



Oh my god !! He was dreaming about me? Colour of my cheeks turned crimson.



" I am sorry, I disturbed your sleep. I didn't mean to, but you were holding me so tight, that I had to wake you to get up."



He smiled rubbing the back of his neck, looking as if he was caught red-handed. He was looking so cute.



" I was holding you so that you don't start walking while sleeping. My doctor friend suggested that. I swear, you can ask him."

I just nodded with a smile.



" So after your competition and exams, I will give you those dance classes. Ok?"



" Ok " I went to the washroom to take a bath and get ready.



I was tying the strings at the back of my dress when he came and stood behind me and he started tying the strings for me. He held me with my arms and kissed me on my neck. I just shuddered and he smiled and said, " You are my beautiful angel."



Just then someone knocked on the door, Rahul opened the door. Mom was standing there. She looked at my face and then at Rahul's and asked, " Did I disturb you?"



" No mom," I said at once. She just smiled and looked at him, he was brushing the back of his neck.



Mom smiled again and said, " Your dad is calling you. There is an emergency, please come.



Rahul went downstairs immediately with mom and after getting ready, I also did the same.



Mom was there in the dining room waiting for everyone to have breakfast.

" What happened, mom? Is there any problem?"



" No beta, it is not a problem, but it is just a situation that needs attention. "



Three of them came for breakfast and dad looked a bit thoughtful. Mom asked, " What are you thinking Ram? Is everything alright?"



" Yes, nothing to worry about, Sunita. It's a new deal. The clients loved the consignment we sent them and now they want to increase the order to ten times. They also need some customised pieces. For that, I need to go to London. Please pack for me, for at least 10 days."



" Are you serious Ram? You can't go, you are not well. You are not going anywhere."



" Don't worry Sunita, I am fine."



" No dad, mom is right. You had an anxiety attack recently. We can't let you go." Rahul said.



" But Rahul, you know that someone needs to go?"



" Ok, then either I or Rohit can go?"



" Rohit has just joined the business, he will not be able to handle this situation. Maybe in a year, he will be as good as you…"



" Then I will go dad, you don't need to worry."



" But you just got married, how can you go alone? Take Priya with you."



"Dad, she has her exams, she can't go, don't worry, I will go."



" OK Rahul, make strategies and see what you want to take with you, keep your presentation ready and leave by the end of this week. Ask your PA to get your tickets booked."

" Yes dad, I will start with the presentation today itself."



We all had our breakfast and left to start our day.

I had a very busy day but still, my mind was drifting towards Rahul. I was a bit sad that he was going for 10 days. But I felt so proud of him as he cared so much about dad. It was just that I was going to miss him.



I did dance practice for three hours. We were supposed to dance on Ghoomer ( a popular Rajasthani folk song). There was a dance coordinator also, who was appointed by the College principal. He was there to make our dance more refined with his expertise. I was helping other girls to perfect their moves and timings as synchronisation is very important. I was tired now and wanted to go home. So I told my teacher I wanted to go and she let me.

I came home and had tea with mom. She was a bit worried.



" What happened mom, you are looking worried? "

" Priya, Rahul doesn't like to eat western food, too much. He loves to have, Indian traditional food. He can't have western food for 10 days at a stretch. "

"Oh, shall we make some Indian snacks for him mom, which he can take with him."



" That's a very good idea but, what can we pack? I don't know how to make them. I will Ask Pooja. She is amazing in making these things."



" Don't worry mom, we will make some healthy, Indian snacks which will keep fresh... "



"You are the best daughter anyone can ask for. God bless you beta. "



Rohit came home and informed us that dad and Rahul will come late, as they are preparing for that presentation.



So we called my mom and told her about the trip. She said she will come in half an hour.



She came over and we decided on a few snacks. Both the moms went to get all the necessary ingredients. I wondered why they just didn't order them or sent someone to get them.

They didn't take me with them as I was very tired. So I decided to take a nap while they got ingredients.



We made some healthy snacks for him like roasted chickpea Laddoes, wheat flour Mathri and roasted namkeens. We decided to make Theplas( A Gujarati Fenugreek paranthas which can keep fresh for a few weeks) for him on the day he would go to the UK.



I was very tired but I didn't want to sleep as dad and Rahul had still not come back. I started studying for my exams.