SWEET BUSINESS

Chapter 12

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Naman Singhania

"Bro you have competition now" Daksh said. "Shut up" I snapped. "Chill bro" Daksh said and started sipping on his coffee.

I was in the office right now. I, Daksh and Reyansh had a meeting in an hour. Daksh was teasing me that I was being jealous of Krish. Which to be honest I was. How dare that kid kissed Mehul and asked him to marry him. "Stop gripping hard on your coffee mug" Reyansh stated. I didn't know I was gripping on that mug. I kept it down and sighed.

"Cool down bro Krish was just joking" Daksh said. "I was not thinking about him" I stated. "But he didn't say anything about thinking" Reyansh smirked. "Shut up. Just Shut up" I said sternly.

The meeting was finally over. Reyansh phone started ringing. "Re Baby" I heard Naina yelling on the other side. His phone was not on speaker still I was able to hear her voice. "Shh flower. What happened?" he asked. They both were talking over the phone.

Reyansh hanged up the call. "Naina said that tomorrow is the opening of Mehul's bakery and he invited all of us" he stated. What? "Yeah. Geeta told me about it and I am excited to taste his bakery products again. Gosh he is a good baker. Those cookies he made were delicious" Daksh rambled. "Wait. Wait. When did you taste his handmade cookies?" I asked. I was confused as fuck. Mehul didn't say anything about the bakery. "Calm down bro. When we were at Reyansh's mansion for dinner he had brought cookies for us" Daksh said and Reyansh nodded. "Did you know about the opening?" Reyansh asked. "No" I deadpanned. "Why didn't he tell you?" Reyansh asked again. "I don't know" I stated. "Naman ne hi jaghda kiya hoga Mehul se (I think Naman fought with Mehul). Why would you do that? You know that Mehul is sensitive" Daksh glared. I know that. But I was furious when he got late to fetch Ru. Ru is my life and he knows that. "I didn't do anything" I said. "Liar. Let's go Reyansh I don't want to talk to this heartless man" Daksh stated and went, Reyansh following him behind. I sighed.

I reached home. I saw Ru jumping around. I went near him and picked him up in my arms. "Daddy you came" he said excitedly. I hummed. "Why are you so excited Ru?" I asked curiously. "Mommy's new bakery is going to open tomorrow" Ru said excitedly and giggled. I hummed. I kept Ru down and went inside my room.

I was sitting on a chair around the dining table. Mehul was not even looking at me. I knew I fucked up but he should at least look at me. "Mommy can I take holiday tomorrow?" Ru asked him. "Umm...You should ask your daddy" Mehul said quietly. "Daddy please. Just for tomorrow. I want to help mommy for the bakery's opening" Ru said while giving me his puppy eyes. Damn those puppy eyes. "Ok" I said. He excitedly hugged Mehul. I said yes and Ru is hugging Mehul. That's not fair. "Na...Naman" Mehul said softly. His angelic voice. Wait What? I hummed. "Tomorrow is the opening of my bakery, will you come?" he asked. I was going to say no that I am busy but looking at his eyes I had to change my answer. "I will try to come" I said. He nodded.

Today was the opening and I was late.

Mehul Joshi

The opening started and I can't control my happiness. Ru cut the ribbon. All were present Naina, Reyansh, Krish, Daksh, Geeta, Danish, Josh and Niall except Naman. He said he will try to come but he was not present. The bakery was small in size and it could fit only few people. I served cup-cakes to my guest. "Mommy it's so yummy" Ru complimented me. I kissed his forehead. "Thank you little muffin". Reyansh and Daksh were taking care of kids while I, Naina and Geeta were talking to each other. "So that bastard didn't come" Naina hissed. "I am going to punch that guy" Geeta said angrily. "Calm down angry birds. No violence today" I stated. They both nodded. "I know I am no one to meddle in your business but Mehul you deserve better" Naina stated. "Naina is right Mehul. You shouldn't stay with a guy who doesn't respect you" Geeta said. They both are right. I would have left Naman the moment he said he doesn't like me but I stayed because now Ru is my life. Staying away from Ru would kill me to death. Though Naman said Ru is not my son but I consider him as mine. "Naina, Geeta, you know that Naman is an angry bird but later he apologises" I lied. He didn't apologised. "Then it's okay. If he hurts you just call me and Geeta, we will break his neck" Naina stated. These women. I chuckled.

Everyone left. It was just me and Ru. I sold almost everything on the first day. I think I should hire someone to help me. It was 7:30 pm. I was going to close the bakery but I was waiting for Naman. I know I shouldn't wait but I don't know why I was waiting for him. Ru started yawing. He must be tired I thought. "Ru let's close the bakery" I said. He nodded. I was packing things when I heard the door opening. I looked up it was "Naman" I hushed.

He picked up Ru in his arms and gave me a bouquet of flowers. It's beautiful. Don't get your hopes high Mehul. "Thank you" I thanked him. "I am sorry for being late. I was caught up in some work. Congratulations on your opening" he said. I nodded. "No worries. We were going to close it anyways" I said. "I wait for you outside with Ru" he said and I nodded. He went outside. I took the keys and the cup-cake box which I had kept for Naman. I closed the bakery.

I went towards the car and saw Ru sleeping in the backseat. I took the passenger seat. Naman started driving the car. "Mehul I am sorry for that day. It was low of me. Ru is also your son" he said softly. "It's okay. You were angry and I can understand that Ru is important to you. But I want to tell you that Ru is important to me as well" I said quietly. He nodded. "I thought that I will open my heart for you but the betrayal which I got makes me to close that door" Naman stated. I know. Should I fight for my love? "I know you can't trust me but I will try hard to gain your trust" I said. He smiled. He fucking smiled. Gosh I love him so much.

We reached home. I picked up Ru and made him sleep inside his room.

I went downstairs. I saw Naman sitting on the couch. I picked the cup-cake packet. "These are for you. You should eat it" I said. He took the box and took out a cup-cake. He gave me one "You should taste it too" he said. I happily took it. He started eating it. "It tastes delicious Mehul" he complimented. "Thank you" I said. He continued eating it.

There was some crumbles around his mouth. He is just like Ru. I smiled. I forwarded my hand and cleaned the crumbles off. Oh shit. My palm was on his lips. "I...uh...I am sorry. There were crumbles around" I said flustered already. He kissed my palm. He fucking kissed it. I pulled my hand back. He smirked. I really don't understand him. One time he is happy and then he behaves like an asshole.

"Mehul I am sorry for what I said about me not liking you. I know that I am attracted to you and I want you to give me, 'us' a chance" he said. Should I give him a chance? "Take your time Mehul. If don't want to then it's your decision" Naman said softly. How could I say no to this guy? The only guy I have ever loved. "Sure. We can give us a chance" I said. He hugged me. "Thank you Mehul. Thank you so much" he said. I was blushing. Maybe I can bring back the old Naman. "Let's watch a movie" he suggested and I nodded.

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