UNDYING DEVOTION

CHAPTER 15 | A Step Ahead

Author's POV:

07:30 PM, Meera's Apartment

Meera stood in front of the mirror, admiring her reflection. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, as she looked at herself.

She had meticulously selected a sophisticated dress that perfectly showcased her timeless beauty. The fabric draped gracefully around her, exuding an air of elegance. She adorned herself with exquisite jewelry, each piece carefully chosen to complement her ensemble.

A touch of opulent English perfume completed her transformation, leaving a trail of captivating fragrance in her wake.

Since it was the weekend, they all packed up quickly. It was around 6 when she had reached home and now was all set to go to Raghbir.

As the thought of Raghbir crossed her mind, her heart danced with excitement. She couldn't help but imagine the enchanting evening ahead, filled with delightful conversation and shared laughter. Meera's thoughts were consumed by the prospect of getting to know Raghbir on a deeper level, their connection growing stronger with each passing moment.

Checking herself for one last time in the mirror, she left her house. Manifesting a nice time together.
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08:05 PM, In the restaurant  :

As Raghbir entered the restaurant, the warm ambiance embraced him, setting the stage for a memorable evening. His eyes searched the room, looking for Meera. He whispered a small thanks to God, seeing she had not arrived yet. He was 5 minutes late and that was just enough to make him anxious.

He looked around to see the manager.

"Excuse me!", Raghbir said, drawing the manager's attention

"Oh!! Mr. Malhotra, Welcome!! We are so glad to have you here!", The manager flashed his pearly whites as the two men shook hands.

Raghbir muttered a thanks and the manager took him to the isolated section Meera had booked for the two of them.

Raghbir still couldn't get his head off the text Meera had sent him earlier. It read:
"Here's the address Raghbir! I have booked a private section. I want no one to invade us today. Just you and me. See you soon"

Since then, he's been smiling like a fool.

He looked at his wristwatch. It was 8:15. Meera was still not there. Is she alright? Worry crept into Raghbir's heart, but he decided to wait for another 10 minutes.
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08:15 PM :

Meanwhile, Meera was standing in the middle of the road, when the clock ticked 8:15. She was annoyed--would be an understatement. She hated her entire life now.!! She hated her fate.

Her car had abruptly broken down, making a wave of frustration wash over her. And she was standing in the middle of nowhere, waiting for her driver to arrive.

She reached for her phone and decided to dial her driver once again.
But Alas!! Seemed like luck wasn't by her side that day. Her Phone's battery died the minute she tried calling.
Meera couldn't be more frustrated as she kicked the tire in anger.

She felt stuck in the middle of the road, unsure of what to do next. Just as she was starting to worry, a familiar face appeared. It was Shekhar, a kind-hearted acquaintance who happened to be passing by.

"Hey, Meera!! What are you doing here?", He asked, his brows forming a frown.

"Yaaar!! My car broke down!! I have already gotten so late for the dinner!!", Meera cried out in frustration.