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The Randhawa mansion was all decked up with flowers, their vibrant colors all of Anay's choice as it was his birthday today!!!!
"Happy birthday, my baby!" Smriti exclaimed, enveloping Anay in a tight hug and planting a gentle kiss on his forehead.
Anay, still groggy from sleep, glanced around, taking in the decorations. "Thank you, Mom," he replied
"Look what I got you!" Smriti said, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she handed him a small, shiny box.
As Anay opened it, there lay a sleek new car key. "Your new car! Exactly the kind you like and tell me if you want anything else ..... Everything will be as per your choice, Also we'll host a grand party tonight!"
"No, Mom... I don't want any party." anay said in a uninterested tone.
"Why? Is something wrong?" she asked, concern knitting her brows.
"Nothing is wrong, Mom. I'm a mature man now. I don't need a party. I'll be out with my friends tonight, okay?"
Smriti nodded reluctantly, understanding his need for privacy.
Rajeshwar also hugged him and wishes him for his birthday.
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In the evening Anay made his way through the kitchen where Erica was making a coffee for herself .
"Will you not wish me, Erica?" Anay asked, in a soft tone.
Erica looked up to him her expression neutral.
"I think you don't even remember my birthday now," he continued, feigning a sad smile.
"No, I remember! Happy birthday, Anay," she said, a faint smile gracing her lips before she returned her attention to her coffee.
After a moment of silence "Can I ask you something, Erica?" anay asked in serious but soft tone .
She paused, looking up once more, "What is it?"
"What does Kabir have that I don't? Which made you replace me so easily?" A flicker of hurt crossed her eyes.
" Anay ,You shouldn't do comparison ," she replied, her tone firm yet gentle. "The truth is, we were never meant for each other. With time I realised it's not just you who didn't love me. I also never loved you, Anay. It was always meant to be Kabir for me."
"Can we please close this chapter? I don't want to discuss us anymore," she added, her voice resolute.
"Don't worry, I won't bother you with these questions again. Anay said soaking in all her words "But can we at least be friends? I lost my fiancée; I'd like to keep my friend," he said, a hopeful note.
"I don't think that can happen," she replied in firm tone
"Why? Ohhhh.....Your husband won't like it, right?" Anay shot back, annoyance creeping into his voice with a mocking smile which not quite reaching his eyes.
"It's not about Kabir," she insisted. "Given our history, I just don't think it's possible. But of course, we can be on talking terms since you're part of this family."
"Fine then...I am okay with this also " Anay said with a small smile and he left from there
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Next morning (Kabir's POV) -
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I woke up feeling a weight on my chest. As I opened my eyes, I found my beautiful wife, Erica, perched on me, staring intently at my eyes with a serious expression.
"Erica, baby, what are you doing???" I mumbled, still half-asleep.
"Oh, your lashes are so thick! I'm just trying out my new mascara to see how much volume it adds!" she said matter-of-factly.
What? Mascara? What was she talking about? "Step aside! Let me see what you've done!" I bolted to the mirror.
I couldn't believe my eyes. Full-on curled lashes stared back at me like I'd just stepped out of a beauty tutorial gone wrong. "Erica, what have you done? I have a very important meeting today! How am I supposed to go looking like this?" I exclaimed in panic .
"Oh, don't worry, I'll clean it up in a moment," she replied casually, blowing on her freshly painted nails.
"Clean it, please!" I was getting impatient now. she tiptoed closer, teasingly pushing me back. "I won't do it!" she laughed and ran away.
I ran after her. She sprinted down the stairs, and I was so focused on catching her that I collided right into my dad.
"Sorry, Dad!" I stammered, trying to regain my balance.
"Kabir! What are you-" His eyes widened in disbelief. "Kabir, what happened? Your eyes... you look like a doll!" he said in suprise.
I felt my cheeks heat up. "Dad, I just come back" I said and ran after her into the kitchen where I continued my chase. Everyone was just staring at us in the kitchen from the staff to Anay's mom but I didn't care .
Finally, I pull her in my arms and we went in in our room. She started cleaning it as I sat on the bed .
"You know what Dad said to me?" I asked, still flustered.
"What?" she giggled, wiping away the remnants of her makeup experiment.
"He said I am looking like a doll!" I burst out, and she doubled over in laughter.
"Aww, that's cute !" she said, still chuckling while trying to clean my eyes.
"Aaaa... Erica, let's make a deal. Tonight, you can curl my lashes as much as you want, and I'll make your toes curl with my... 'works.' What do you say?" I flashed her a flirty grin.
Hahaha ....in your dreams....Kabir if you stand here one more second..I will also try my new blush on your face ....
"No..no...no....."he said and quickly ran away listening to this.
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Few days later....
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Erica was walking towards her room her footsteps was interrupted by a voice calling her name. She turned to see Anay coming towards her.
Anay forward a file out from under his arm.
"Erica! dad gave me this before he left for abroad. He asked me to get it signed by Kabir, but I don't want to go to him...so if you could just give it to him and ask him to sign it and send it to dad." He said
Erica glanced at the file, "What kind of file is it?" she asked.
Anay shrugged, in indifference . "I'm not really sure. Something about their hotel land deal, I think."
"Okay... I'll give it to him," She said taking the file from him and walked to her room.
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Erica was in her room , Missing Kabir as she had grown accustomed to his presence, but after returning, it was not possible. She thought why not visit his office, she could get the documents signed and also have the chance to see him.
Erica elegantly donned a lovely saree with matching bangles as she made her way to the office.
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