New Beginnings

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Saanvi stepped out of the airport, welcomed by the cold, making her pull the jersey closer. Kashmir weather was colder than expected. She was looking around for a taxi, when a man greeted her with a big smile.

"Saanvi Memsaab?"

When she nodded, he took her luggage and took her to his car.

Thankful to Abhay for arranging transport for her, she got in.

The man enthusiastically introduced himself, "Myself Ehsan. Sahibji told me to drop you to the army accommodation."

All through the way, she enjoyed watching the beautiful scenery unfolding in front of her. The picturesque landscapes were breath taking. The snow tipped mountains, the greenery around, it felt as she had stepped into a beautiful wallpaper.

She had come to this end of the country, despite never wanting to leave her dad alone, despite knowing this is where the guy who had broken her heart was, just to fulfil her duty and her promise to Abhay Sir. Luckily Vikram would be busy with his troops, so their paths would not cross.

They had arrived at the house where Ehsan helped her to settle. 

"Memsaab, Sahib had ensured that all the food items are arranged in the kitchen. If you need anything else, give me a call." making her feel extremely grateful to Abhay Sir, for being so considerate.

Saanvi called Abhay to report that she will starting work from tomorrow, when Abhay's Wife Chaitra invited her for dinner. Dhruv had dropped in the afternoon but made no mention of Vikram. Vikram for his part, had not even come around or even bother to call her. Though happy not to see him, she could not help feeling disappointed. 

In the evening, she headed over to Abhay's house with a flower bouquet to thank him. Chaitra welcomed her, making her felt at home immediately, along with her 10-year-old son, Rohan.

When the doorbell rang, Chaitra who was busy in the kitchen, called to her "Saanvi, it must be Abhay. Can you please open the door?"

Saanvi opened the door with a huge smile, only to come face to face with Vikram. 

She stood there transfixed

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She stood there transfixed. It felt like ages since she saw him, though it had been only few days. He had cut his hair short, in the typical military style. He still had the same serious demeanour, but his eyes twinkled as he scanned her face.

Rohan rushed at him "Mama!" and pulled him away to show his toys, giving him a chance to move away from her quickly. Just then Abhay walked up greeting her. Vikram and Rohan settled down at the dinner table, playing with a Tanker and Jet toys.

Chaitra laughed "Vikram behaves strictly with everyone else, but with Rohan, he becomes a kid once again. Sometimes feels like I have 2 kids."

Vikram who was imitating the sound of jet, stopped immediately. His pouted lips making him look goofy. Saanvi smothered a laugh, making him go red. Though they avoided each other for the remaining dinner, he watched her laughing and talking to Chaitra in the kitchen. Chaitra was like an elder sister to him and seeing Saanvi mingle with her so closely, warmed his heart.

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