A week had passed since Pari spoke her heart out to him and Ian's willingness to wear her symbol of love made her fall deeper for him. She felt special seeing that ring around his neck all the time.It was a fine Monday morning and Ian and Pari were in his cabin having a discussion on his schedules and making the necessary changes in it. "Can you free up Wednesday evening please. I've things planned for the day" Ian requested and Pari shot him a quizzical glance. "Not to be nosey, but may I know the reasons please sir? " "A long pending dinner" Ian replied. "Ok.. You want me to make reservations? " "No thank you. I've made it already " Ian wasn't giving out much. "Fine. You don't have any meetings scheduled, so you're good to go" Though she wanted to know more about his dinner plans, she didn't want to probe his privacy. "You are not going to ask me the details? " Ian was curious about Pari's calm behavior. He thought she would be jealous. "If I'm invited you would have inform
"I'll just use the washroom for a minute, while you get time to get to know each other better" Ian excused himself and walked away. Pari, who was already bored with the conversation, didn't really have anything to say. So she decided to check her phone. The waiter was soon back with the ordered dishes and excused himself after serving. Pari was extremely hungry, so she started tasting the appetiser till Ian returned" So how's life after being Ian's girlfriend?" Abby mockingly asked Pari. "Great" Pari decided to stick to one word answer."Of course… Ian can give you all the luxuries. That's the reason you're clinging to him right? " She let out a haughty laughter. Pari didn't respond and instead focused on her food and phone. "What happened? Cat caught your tongue? No comebacks anymore? I can't understand why Ian picked a low life like you to be your girlfriend.. I mean.. Look at you and him.. You don't even deserve to stand next to him" Abby continued to insult Pari. But Pari didn
It was the weekend already and Ian was at Pari's apartment since she insisted. She was cleaning her room when she found a luggage bag lying in a corner of the room. She didn't remember if she had it here earlier or not, so she decided to open it and check what's inside. It had some of her clothes, some photo albums and her medals and trophies.... Her memory went back to the day when she went to Pune. It's been around two months that she hasn't had any contact with her family. She wasn't even sure if they still consider her as family. It was as if they had almost erased her from their memories. The money that she usually sent to them every month was sent back. But still she didn't give up. She tried calling her mother sometimes but her number was blocked after sometime.Pari was looking at all the album photos and reliving those moments. It was a nostalgic moment to recall the way she grew up. Ian walked out of the kitchen to call her for lunch. She was still in the trance of her past
As the days passed Pari's aching heart didn't find any comfort. She'd try to bury her thoughts and focus on work so she wouldn't be distracted.Her Dantheras and Narak Chaturdashi were wrapped in work rather than gifts. Some of her ex colleagues from Tech Mahindra texted her pushing her to think about home, making her more pitiful than she was already. 'It’s ok Pari. Forget it…. Tomorrow is Sunday, which means you can ask Ian to take you somewhere, maybe that farmhouse in the Forest, it's a better way to escape' She tried to calm herself down. But the next day her man was busy for the whole day with god knows what. Technically she should be understanding his condition. They were planning to celebrate the 10th year of I & E. Ian had already called many meetings regarding this event and Pari knew the seriousness of the situation. So she thought he must be out for some meeting or something, but he could have taken her along with him, so that she wouldn't be moping around right now.
“Then How do I look? " Anna walked into the hall when Ian and Pari were lost in each other. Pari was surprised to see her as Anna was a rare guest in Ian's place. “Mom… You look gorgeous.. Ian.. you should have informed me she is joining us. " Pari fake scoffed at her handsome man. “That’s how surprises work my dear” He was smiling like an idiot, her own loveable idiot… “Welcome home mom.. I didn’t know you would rock a saree so well.. " Anna had indeed managed to carry it very well. She looked great. “It's your man’s choice. Of course it should be great. So what are we doing tonight? " Anna asked her. Pari thought for a second. “Mom, you want to learn cooking indian food right? I’ll teach you, come with me. " She held her hand and took her to the kitchen. “What about me? " Ian looked like a whiny kid. “Complete the decorations Ian. We’ll join you later.” Pari ordered him like a boss lady. “This isn’t fair” And more sulking followed by the grown up baby in the r
The week following Diwali was hectic for working schedules for Pari and Ian. Back to back meetings and branch visits had worn out the lovebirds. Their office romance was cut short because of the tons of files on their tables. But weekends were pure bliss for them with each other's company. “That’s cheating Ian. You can’t do that to me" Pari whined when they were busy playing in his game room. Ian insisted that they play some board games to kill time. “Of course I can do that sweetheart. It’s a game of chess and I'm protective about my queen just like in real life." He and his signature stupid grin had successfully annoyed her. “Ian… You’re an entire melted cheese tub” He was indeed a Master of Cheesy lines. “Feel free to dive in and taste” He winked. “I’ve already gained too much because of Diwali. So spare me from all the fats please.” She vaguely replied. “You know we can sweat it out in the gym together. Burn calories through various physical activities” Ian alw
October was coming to an end and the hype of Halloween was already high. Pari's friends were in a discussion when she joined them for lunch break during her branch visit with Ian. Ian always let her spend her lunch break with her friends when they came to Lambeth branch. "Looks like there's definitely something brewing up" She looked at Noah suspiciously as he was the one who looked more hyped. "It's nothing, Pari. We were just talking about the Halloween party. Anyways you're also invited to the party. Don't you dare say no" Noah announced. "Wait a second. What party and why am I even invited to it? " "It's the Halloween party conducted by my friend in his club. He told me to bring all my friends, you know 'the more the merrier'. All the members from our gang are going so you're going too" Noah hadn't really given her a choice. "But… " "Pari… join us please. It's been long and it's Halloween. I don't want you wasting your Halloween at your house, all alone watching some stupid
"Can you stop staring for heaven's sake? I feel I might melt down with such a heated gaze, " Pari complained when she looked at her boyfriend who was busy staring at her since she started getting ready. A week had already passed by and now they were busy getting ready for the Halloween party. "How can you melt when you're already looking smoking hot? If something's actually melting, then it would be my patience to have my ways with you once this party ends" Ian was a goner when he looked at his beautiful girl in a black sequin dress with black heels and open hair. Since the theme was black and bling, she had picked an all black combo for him too. Though Pari liked seeing him in formal suits, seeing him in casuals was a different turn on for her. "If you're done flirting, let's leave. Noah has sent me the location, we might need 45 mins to reach if traffic doesn't pose a problem " Shechecked the mirror for one last time. "Are you sure you're not forgetting anything? " He asked her.