Chapter 16

Rahul's POV

It has been a very productive and tiring day. We had to get more samples ready according to the client's specifications. I told my PA to collect different samples of all Colors, materials, texture, designs. This is going to be a very big turning point in our business. If we are able to deliver then we will capture the whole new market. Our team was doing good. We even took Kabir Uncle's help. He provided us with a different sample of traditional clothing materials. I was excited about this trip but I will miss Priya.

Dad and I came back from the office. It was quite late. I was so tired that I didn't even want to have dinner. I had a headache so I went to my room, she was studying there. As soon as she saw me her face lit up I smiled at her faintly.



She asked, " How was your day? You look very tired. Do you want tea or food first?"



" I am very tired and I have a headache so I don't want anything. I will just take medicine and want to sleep."



" But you can't sleep without eating. If you want I will get you tea or coffee first."



" Ok get some strong tea for me"



" I will get it in two minutes."



Priya's POV

Mom was in the kitchen, already making tea for them. I told her Rahul does not want to eat food so mom said, " Give him this tea and some sandwiches. He can't take medicine on an empty stomach."



I took sandwiches, tea and Laddoo for him to eat.

" I don't feel like eating anything."



" But you can't eat medicine on an empty stomach, Rahul. Ok, you drink tea and eat half of the sandwich, then you can take medicine."

He nodded and started eating slowly after finishing half of this sandwich, he had his medicine.



He was looking miserable. I sometimes used to get headaches, then my mom gave me a head massage. I thought of giving it to him. It was very effective, it used to ease the pain but I was a bit shy, then I saw that he was really feeling very bad. So I started pressing his forehead with my fingers. He suddenly looked at me but I didn't look into his eyes. I kept massaging his forehead. He closed his eyes and it seemed that he started feeling better.



" Wow !! Priya you have magical fingers, I am feeling much better now."

"That is good, now please finish your sandwich and if you want I'll get dinner or milk for you."

" No please, keep doing what you are doing. I will eat later on. "



After 5 minutes he opened his eyes and smiled at me and said that he was fine now.



" Please have something now... "



He started eating his sandwich and after he finished it, he tried the laddoo. As soon as he took a bite, a moan escaped his mouth.



" Wow, it is amazing, I loved it. From where did this come? I mean from which sweet shop?"



I just smiled. He was looking at me waiting for me to answer it.



" You don't know? Never mind I would ask mom and get more of these Laddoes tomorrow. You should also try... "

"You don't need to go out to buy these Laddoes. They were made in our kitchen only. We made them so that you can take them with you to London. Mom said that you don't like fast food too much. So we prepared them."

" You really have magical fingers. Show them to me."

I smiled and shook my head but he caught my hand and kissed it.



" You must sleep now, you are looking very tired."

He smiled and nodded.



Rahul's POV



I was very tired but I changed to get more comfortable. Just then she came with tea and sandwiches.

She forced me to eat something before taking medicine.

I was feeling very bad and was wincing when all of a sudden I felt some cold delicate fingers pressing my forehead. I looked at her but she kept on doing it. I closed my eyes. It was such a good feeling. My pain vanished, I loved the feel of her fingers in my hair. I wanted the time to freeze at the moment.



She insisted that I eat something so I finished my sandwiches and then I tried the laddo, it was awesome. I loved it and when I asked where it was brought from, she informed me that she made it with mom.



This girl is really making me crazy about her. I could not resist the urge to kiss her hand.



She switched off the lights so that I could sleep. But I kept thinking about her. My beautiful angel…



Next morning when I got up she was not in the room. I got ready and went downstairs.



My dad asked, "How are you feeling Rahul?"



" Good morning dad, I am good now...."



My eyes were looking for Priya. Dad smiled at me knowingly.



Mom and Priya came with breakfast and we all settled for breakfast. Rohit was sitting next to mom and Priya on my left side. She was looking as fresh as a daisy in her white and pink floral print dress. There were stuffed Paneer Paranthas, mixed sprouts salad, grilled chilli cheese sandwiches and milkshake.



Everything was delicious. Everyone was enjoying the food. Rohit was saying that he would become double in size if he kept on eating at that rate.



I slipped my hand under the table and held her hand in mine, she looked at me but I kept on eating food as if I didn't know anything. She tried to get her hand free but I held it tight.



" Priya the food is fabulous as always but why are you not eating?" Asked mom.

I looked at her innocently as if I was surprised. She started eating with her left hand. She was blushing hard.



"Why are you eating with your left-hand beta? You are not left-handed. Are you? "

She was trying to pull her hand but couldn't.



Rohit dropped something and he bent to pick it up and saw that I was holding her hand. He started grinning like an idiot and said, " It seems that she forgot her right hand in the kitchen or her room. Right bhai, Hmmm, Priya ???"



Priya was so embarrassed now. She threw an apple at Rohit. He caught it with a smile. Priya was now redder than a pomegranate. Mom and dad were laughing. I released her hand and she bent her head and started eating shyly.



I loved to make her blush. She looks even better that way. My blushing angel.

She went to pick up her stuff from our room and I went after her. She was arranging her things when I entered the room. I said,

" Thank you for the wonderful breakfast, I loved it, ate too much."



Then I hugged and kissed her just below her ear. She was shocked. I just said good day and went out.

I worked really hard all day, everything was getting ready samples, designs and presentations.



Everything was almost ready. It was my project and I was very excited about it. If we get this deal then our company will become one of the topmost in the Textile and garments sector.



It was 4 PM now and dad asked me to go home as he knew I was not feeling well the day before. I thought I should pick up Priya from the college too. Usually, my driver, Madan used to pick and drop her to college. I called him up, " Madan, where are you? Have you dropped, Priya ma'am at home?"



" No sir, she is still in college."



" Ok, stay there, I am coming there. Meet me near the gate."



I drove to her college and reached there in about 20 mins. Madan was standing near the gate.



" Madan, do you have any idea, where can I find her?"



" Sir, she must be in the auditorium, as she is practising for the dance competition."



" Ok, Madan you can go home and tell mom that I will pick up Priya and will be late."