We Happened

Chapter Thirteen

Radhika's pov

The meeting got over after two hours of torture. After sitting through with the terrible headache I was so happy that it was over and I can finally get some rest. But I shouldn't ask for such wishes because I can never be sure with Rishabh.

"Everybody, can I have your attention for a quick second?" Everybody looked at Mr. Sinha "I have planned a business party tonight at my place and I would really appreciate everyone's presence" Mr. Sinha invited everyone.

Everyone nodded and stood up to leave.

"Rishabh, do bring this young lady with you" he said smiling at me and I returned the smile.

"Of course Mr. Sinha, we will be there."

After leaving the room Arjun stopped Rishabh and me.

"Bro, Pakhi and I are going to buy her a dress. We will meet you at the party, cool?" Arjun informed Rishabh.

"Okay but try not to be late." Rishabh replied with a smile.

"See you guys" Pakhi said and both of them left.

"Oh right. Dress" I remembered I didn't pack anything that is suitable for such occasion. I didn't know I would be attending a fancy business party. 

"What happened?" Rishabh being all confused.

"Actually I had no idea that we might be going to some fancy business party. So.. I don't have anything appropriate to wear. Moreover I just had a great party experience last night so I think you should just go alone"

"Really? Just because of a dress?" He asked me disbelief and I just shrugged. It was about the dress but I also didn't want to party tonight too. I just wanted to sleep "Nonsense. Moreover Mr. Sinha has personally invited you so you should come"

"You can always make an excuse. But see-"

I was cut in between "Let's get you an outfit"

Before I could further protest about anything he held my wrist and started dragging me. I finally sighed and followed him knowing I don't have much of choice anyway.

We reached a local Mumbai market as this would definitely have a better variety that any mall and relatively cheaper. Rishabh first insisted on going to some designer store or something but I didn't want to spend money on something that I might not wear that often.

I purchased a nice red colour dress with long sleeves and low cut back which reached little below my thighs, it had a small slit in the left end of the dress making it more appealing. It didn't show much of skin and it was simple with nothing overboard. In totally I was happy with my selection. After purchasing matching footwear and accessories I was satisfied but the only thing I wasn't very  happy about was Rishabh paying for it but even though I tried hard to stop he said it was for a business party so it is fine. After a certain point I just gave up and let him pay. 

After all the tiring shopping I just wanted to eat something. My eyes were wandering around the place to find atleast something to drink when I bumped into an elderly woman. My bags fell down and before I could fall too Rishabh held my shoulder to steady me.

I quickly picked up the bags and looked up to see if the woman was fine. As soon as my eyes fell on the woman I froze. I had no idea I would be having an encounter with her in the busy market of Mumbai. The chances of happening this were so sleek but it happened anyway because come on, my luck is awesome.

"Mom?" It was a whisper

"Radhika, what are doing here?" She was equally shocked to see me.

"I am here for work." I replied. My voice was hardly audible. I could see her expressions changing.