Shruti's POVI was lying in my bed with my eyes wide awake. I was very was feeling very light and happy. I kept denying that I had any kind of romantic feelings for him, but I knew that I felt something.I didn't know that I loved him, though I used to feel very restless and agitated whenever I thought that he was with Isha.I could not delete those pictures she sent me, but at the same time could not bear to see her with him so I cropped his pictures and saved them.How can people stoop so low?? I was shocked when Siddharth explained to me that the pictures were doctored. I wanted to kill that girl...I have cried so much in the past that Siddharth betrayed me and made fun of me with his friends and his girlfriend.But now I was feeling so good from within as he cleared all the misunderstandings. He was such a good man... I always gave him attitude and he just loved me so much.I didn't know that my feelings for him were so deep-rooted. When he pulled me in his arms, my heartbeat in
Siddharth's POVIt was evening and I wanted to spend some time with her but I did not get even 5 minutes alone with her.Once Anita and Raman went for the lunch, she brought a plate of home-cooked food for me. I smiled at her." Thanks love, Where is your lunch?? "" I will go and eat with others. "" Why?? I want to have lunch with you. "" But... It won't look good. What will they think about us? "" I don't care.. "" Anita and Raman have asked me almost 4 times since morning. "" Ok, so tell them. "" No, have food. "" No !! If you can't eat with me, then I won't eat. "" Don't behave like a child! "" Think whatever you want. But I want to eat with my girlfriend. " I said and pulled her near me and made her eat some food with me. But she ran away at the first chance she got.And now I want to be with her and this girl is talking on phone.Whom is she talking to??I waited till her call was finished. Only both of us were left in my office as Raman and Anita had already left" Who
Shruti's POVWe went to her place, it was so huge with policemen guarding it.Her parents welcomed me with open arms. I felt very comfortable around them.After some time, Siddharth also came and he greeted uncle and aunty. They were really happy to see him. Aunty had prepared his favourite food and he smiled like an over-excited kid and hugged her.They had to reach their Kul Devi temple first thing in the morning, to offer the first card of marriage to the Goddess to seek blessings for them.So they left for the temple at night after dinner. Uncle told Siddharth to take care of us. He nodded and told them to rest assured and have a safe journey.Once they were gone, three of us went to their big garden and there was a beautiful setting with a big and comfortable garden chairs table and a large 3 seater garden swing with cushioned seats and backrest.Maurvi and I sat on that swing while Siddharth occupied a big comfortable garden recliner.Three of us were talking about their coming
Shruti's POVWe both went to the kitchen and she said that I should prepare Pancakes as they were very simple, yet awesome to eat. She took out the ingredients and told me the procedure.It seemed very easy. I followed the instructions and prepared them. I was so happy to cook something so tasty. She prepared Paneer bhurji and Parantha for our lunch. I told her not to but she said that she also has to eat and Siddharth doesn't like to eat outside food.She was really sweet... So I helped her in that too. She told me more about herself and her sister and I shared my memories with my sister.We had a nice time together. I also got ready to go to hospital. Siddharth came for the breakfast and we all started eating.He enjoyed his breakfast a lot and kept praising Maurvi. Maurvi and I exchanged a look and kept smiling." What happened to both of you?? Why are you smiling like this?? "" I didn't make this. "" You didn't?? Then who made these?? Your helper ?? " He asked and smiled." No,
Shruti's POVWhat are you thinking, love? "" Nothing, my parents have been talking about me getting married, since Maurvi had come to my place to take permission from my parents to go to her engagement. They are saying that she was even younger than me. "" So, my parents are ready... As soon as we tell them that we want to marry, they will talk to your parents. "" But, I don't want to get married so soon. I want to do my MD as well. "" So what is the problem?? "" My father is very stressed out with work. I have to tell him that I want to do MD as well but I know that he would freak out. "" We both love each other, let's get married. Then your father won't be able to stop you. You can continue your MD once we are married. " He said.It was so nice of him to say that." But... "" What is the problem with that?? Your father will be stress-free that they got you married. You will be happy as you could do MD plus you get me and I will be happy to be married to you. You know my famil
Shruti's POV" Why don't you tell us about the one who makes you blush like that, Dr Singh? He must be a lucky man. " He asked me looking into my eyes. I was blushing beautifully. If we were alone, I am sure, he would have kissed me and made me blush even more." Well, you can meet him in the evening and ask him. " I said with a smile." This is not fair, at least answer sir properly. " Anita said." It's ok, Dr Anita. We will get to know in the evening. " Siddharth said with a cute smile." At least tell me, for how long you know him? " Anita was too excited to leave the topic." Five years. "" Wow !! It must be serious then?? "" Yes," I said and smiled shyly as his eyes were still on me. Then he winked at me and went to his cabin.It was almost lunchtime when Isha walked into our department. She went into the cabin as if she owned it." Everyone please excuse us. I need to talk to Dr Jindal. " She said to dismiss all of us." Please stay where ever you all are. The only one who wi
Shruti's POVMaurvi got me ready for the party. She said that I should take some extra effort in getting ready as we were going to make everyone know that we were in love with each other. She rejected my dress saying that it was too simple and boring. She selected one for me out of her clothes.I was very reluctant but she convinced me. She said that soon we are going to get married in the same family and we would be co-sisters. So it was absolutely fine to share a few things.I wanted to get ready for him as well. I wanted to hear him saying that I was looking so pretty that he would have to borrow his bhai's boxing gloves.I wanted him to say that I was only his... I love it whenever he says that.So I got ready and as the dress code was western formals, I wore a soft floral peach coloured long evening gown which she selected for me. She gave me accessories to match them.Maurvi tied my hair in a french knot leaving a few small hair locks to frame my face. I was shocked to see my re
Shruti's POVI stirred as the morning sun cast its bright light across my face. I sighed and turned my face to the side but the light would not go away. Frowning, I threw my hands over my face to shield my eyes. I wanted to get up to pull the curtain back to block the sunlight. But I could not even move at all.But why???I tried my level best but I could not move. It seemed that a heavy weight was lying on me. I groaned and tried to open my eyes.Oh my God!! My head was hurting like hell.What was wrong with me? I looked around and was shocked to see myself in a strange room. It looked like a hotel room.Oh my God?? Where was I ??Pain shot through my head. I gave out a hiss of distress. I was shocked at what I saw.I realised that someone was holding me tightly. I saw a man's arm around my waist and one of his legs was stretched over my legs. I was scared to death. I jerked away from that person.But he was holding me so I almost shrieked and pushed him with all the strength in my b
Avni's POV " How can I let you go alone on the very first morning after all you are family. " He said with a raised eyebrow and a smirk. Was he offended?? Or was he making fun of me?? " I am sorry for the way I behaved yesterday. " I said to him. " Not at all... in fact, I was thinking of calling your dad. " He said all of a sudden and it seemed as if someone had robbed me of my breaths. " What?? No !! Why?? " I almost said too quickly and in a very harsh tone. He was a bit surprised at my sudden reaction. " Just the basic courtesy call, thanking him for letting you come and assuring him that you would not have any problem here as you are a part of my family only." He replied to me very calmly. I was shocked at what he was planning to do. " No !!!! " I said quite forcefully. N" What happened?? " He asked me. My reaction made him suspicious. " Please don't do that... " I almost pleaded with him. " Your reaction was a little too much. Are you scared of something or someo
Avni's POVI helped them to get changed into nightwear and told them a sweet fable.It was almost 15 minutes when I joined him. He was having a drink and smiled at me and asked me my preference. " Thanks, but I do not drink. " " What?? Seriously?? Never?? " He was surprised and I nodded with a smile. " I just had once or twice with John but didn't like it. "He finished the drink and asked me to come with him. We walked side by in the open area. I don't know why but it felt really good. I wanted to keep walking with him. We reached the place where I had left my car. But it was nowhere to be seen now. " My car was parked here, right?? " I asked out of curiosity." I had it garaged for you. I will show you around in the morning. " He said and I nodded." You must be a very good driver since you came here driving all by yourself. Have you been driving for long? "" Ever since I became 18 years old. " " Thanks for this, I got my answer. " He said and laughed. " Oh, I am sorry th
He opened the door of a room and stood back, allowing me to enter the room first. It was very nice, somehow I had this feeling that I would be treated as a member of the family and not like some casual governess. This room proved my point. It was very big and beautiful. My breath was caught at the beauty of it. It had more antique furniture in the shape of wardrobes, chest of drawers and dressing tables, completed with the four-poster bed draped in cream velvet with coffee coloured hand embroidered tie backs with matched curtains at the windows. " Oh, my God !! This room is lovely. " " I thought you would be comfortable in this room as it has a view of the front garden. Did you like it? " " It is awesome!! Beautiful !! Thanks a lot. " I said with a smile. " I am glad you liked it, I just wish that you get very happy here. I wanted you to be very comfortable. Please don't hesitate to tell me if you need anything else. " He said and I was really touched by the way he talked. H
I didn't know... But didn't care at the moment. I just kept driving carefully. After driving for about 3 hours, I finally reached Ranikhet.I took a deep breath and parking the car in the market parking lot, I went into a coffee house and ordered a coffee and a fruit muffin. And then following his very precise landmark locations and directions, I finally reached his farmhouse. I pulled up outside his home. It looked huge and beautiful. It was a mansion. It had a very English type of structure. I got out of the car and stood in front of the two-storeyed, white building with lots of windows. There was a lot of pine trees lined up around the boundaries of the property. The place looked beautiful with lush green grass lawns. Just then the main door of the house opened and Robert came with a butler following him. " Avni! I am glad you are here. Welcome to my home !! " He said. He looked very good in dark-coloured trousers and a light coloured sweater. I saw him coming towards me.
Avni's POVRobert's offer was very good. Even Avanti said, that it was high time that our father starts to pay for a housekeeper. I served dinner for my dad. He ate it without saying a word or even looking at me. I used to get hurt by his behaviour earlier but then got used to it. I was quite overworked now as I was doing all the work also Avanti was not here any more. I told my dad to hire a maid or housekeeper but he said he was not used to anyone else working at home. Avanti was right, the offer given by Robert Taylor looked like a lifeline. I need to get away from my domineering father. I wanted to go to Ranikhet. Suddenly it all seemed possible... Our father had to take care of himself and he could always hire a housekeeper to keep his house. I decided that I would take the offer and would go to Ranikhet to take care of the kids. I took a deep breath and thought of calling him back to tell him about my decision. Just then the phone started ringing, I pick up the phone an
Avni's POVI cleared my throat and when they still didn't realise that I was standing there, I thought to go away. I could not disturb them.I was so embarrassed by the fact that I saw them making out. She was my elder sister for god's sake. I wanted to talk to her very desperately as she was the only one, who could guide me well. But It could wait... I could not disturb their special moments. They got married only last month. I would come back after some time or tomorrow. I rushed outside as I wanted to get out of her house as soon as possible, but I accidentally hit on the decorative pot near the door. It fell down and made a loud sound. I tried to pick it up and keep it properly. Avanti came to see what was that sound, after a minute. Her face looked very flushed and her lips were swollen. I didn't want to disturb them but I already did that. So I smiled awkwardly and greeted her. " Hi !! Good evening... " " Hi, good evening, Avni. How are you?? How was your day?? " She
Avni's POV " Then don't you think it is high time that you just start doing it again?? " He said and I really felt very annoyed.Who was he to say that? I didn't like his interference. I was astonished that I was quite angry with him because I had thought that I was not able to feel anything anymore. But he was not wrong... Even my recent thoughts and feelings on the subject had been almost similar only just last week, I had started to wonder if I should start going to riding club again. My anger died out...Even Avanti, my sister, was pushing me to do that. Maybe my sister and this gentleman were right. I must go there. I think, I must make an effort... And this was the right time. " Umm... Do you really want to see the place, where John worked and we both met for the first time?? " I asked him and he smiled and nodded. He was looking at me with his beautiful blue eyes. John had blue eyes too. But this one had many shades of blue. They were drawing me towards their depth just l
Avni's POV" Do you have a child?? " He asked." No !! No !! " I denied sharply... Crimson colour straining my usually pale cheeks. I turned my head away from him. " No, I am not. " I said but this time my voice was more like a whisper. Oh, how I had wished, that I was pregnant. But I was not... A lone tear escaped my eyes." Forgive me please, I am sorry, I ask that. Please, don't be distressed. " He didn't appear shocked but was embarrassed that he asked that question from me and made me upset. " No, it's ok... Anyone might have assumed that. It was natural... I suppose. " " You like kids, don't you?? " He asked with a smile. " Yes, I do... They are so sweet and pure at heart. " I smiled back. " I guessed as much, that's why you are working here. Isn't it?? " He asked and I nodded.It was really easy to talk to him. I kind of liked talking to him. His eyes shone up a bit. But why?? " I wonder ... and I hope you won't mind my asking... if you could help me ?? " He
Avni's POV I was working in the kitchen making breakfast and lunch for me and my dad. The wall clock struck 7 times. Oh, God!! I was going to be late. So, I finished all the work at full speed and got ready in time. Finally, I reached the school and went to my class. The lovely kids saw me and they all smiled and greeted me.One of the little girls who was very attached to me came to me and gave me a wildflower and a paper with a drawing on it. She gave them to me and wished me a good morning, " Ma'am, I got a flower and a card for you. You are my... best teacher. " She grinned " Awww ... thanks, sweetheart. But you should say a favourite teacher. "" Fav... favour... Best teacher. " I picked her up holding her close to my heart. She gave me a beautiful smile. It was so good to see such cute and sweet faces every day in the mornings. Their beautiful smiles gave me the strength to fight all odds in my life. I taught a new nursery rhyme to my class and then made them prac