Destined to a Gangster

23 - Home Alone

Pallavi sat on her swing looking at the final lineup. She had already contacted all the designers with confirmation on date and time. It was quiet around the house since everyone was away for Amruta's Performance this weekend. It was just her and Nikhil for the whole weekend. They had made plans on going street shopping all day long along with eating all types of chaats.

For a little while she sat on the swing and scrolled through the Web finding the latest in saree fashions for her new wardrobe. When the bell rang she rushed to the door excited about the fun day ahead. When Nikhil walked in he looked at her apologetically.

"What's wrong?"

"I am sorry Di. We will need to reschedule our plans"

"Oh!"

"It's work, we have this new launch and they are asking the team to work this whole weekend. In fact we need to go to Mumbai for the weekend. I am sorry Di"

"Why are you saying sorry. You have to work. What time are you leaving?"

"Soon. I just came home to pack"

"Come. I will help you"

Together they went to his room and started packing his suitcase. Though she tried to make some food for him. He had refused to make her run around prepping stuff at the last minute. Within 30 minutes they had finished his packing and he was heading out the door again.

"I am so sorry Di"

"Don't worry we can go when you come back. This time I will make you do double the shopping"

He finally smiled at what she said.

"You can buy triple Di. I don't like leaving you home by yourself"

She rolled her eyes at him and she gently pushed him out of the door.

"I am your Di remember that. I will be completely fine. Don't worry about me and focus on your work."

She moved forward and gave him a hug just as a car pulled up to the house. She recognized the faces from the office party and went down to say hi.

"Have a safe trip everyone"

They all said "thanks Di" and started laughing. She shook her head not only because they all seemed to picked up Di but there was a guy who was clearly older than her calling her Di. She waved bye to them and headed back into the house. Once she locked the door she stood there thinking about what to do now. Having been surrounded by the family all the time this was a different feeling.

She thought about going to the shop but remembering Krishna's excited face about being in charge the whole weekend made her stop. She decided to take this free time and separate out her Sarees.

Hours later her entire wardrobe was empty and she had piles of Sarees everywhere. The matching blouses were also piled around. She didn't think that going through her Saree would take this much time. Though she did take her time making and eating lunch. Also she spoke with Nikhil and Aayi for long time as both of them were worried for her.

She was about to settle back on the floor to finally go through her piles when the doorbell rang. Irritated she went downstairs hoping whoever it was didn't intend to stay for a long time.  When she opened the door she was surprised to see Raghav holding a nicely wrapped box in his hand.

"What are you doing here?" She blurted out.

"What a nice greeting." He walked past her into the house. She turned around and followed him into the living room. 

"Why are you here?" She tried to ask him again.

He placed the box on the table and turned towards her. Without saying anything he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her against him.