HER ONE NIGHT STAND

GAURAV'S PROPOSAL

The next day Myra was feeling under the weather. Somehow her morning sickness had reappeared. Maybe yesterdays's food had been heavy on her stomach. When Gaurav entered her room she was still in the bathroom.

"Myra are you ready?We have to be at the client's office in half an hour.'

Gaurav heard voices from the bathroom. Myra seemed to be vomiting, "Myra are you unwell? Open the door and let me help you."

Myra came out of the bathroom but she seemed to be shaken. Her face was pale and she seemed to be limping.

"What's the matter dear? Should I call the doctor?"

"There is nothing wrong with me. It's just that I am pregnant"

"What you are pregnant and your husband has gone to meet his ex? What have you gotten into? You deserve much better. Now you take rest. I will go and attend the meeting. When you feel better we can go out or if you want we can have dinner at the hotel."

"This is so sweet of you Gaurav. I know I will be ok by afternoon. Best of luck for the meeting.'

The meeting went longer than usual. But the end result was good . The company had decided that SN Advertising would handle all their advertising jobs in India. Infact the boss had hinted that if the results were encouraging they might receive overseas business as well.

Gaurav decided to take a bouquet and Myra's favourite pastries to celebrate. Even though she had informed him that she was pregnant his attraction for her had not diminshed.It would take a little adjustment on his part but he was ready to accept Myra and the baby.

Myra was waiting for Gaurav. Gaurav had been very supportive of her decisions. He was a good friend who was not judgemental.

When he came back he gave her the good news along with her favourite pastries .Afterwards he took her for Jaipur sightseeing .Today he seemed to be different as if he had some hidden secret. He also seemed to be looking at her constantly. His looks were not merely friendly but seemed to be showing something else maybe desire.

He asked her to get ready for dinner. He was taking her to dinner at the Rambagh palace. The Rambagh palace was one of the most luxurious hotels in Jaipur. It belonged to the royal family of Jaipur who still resided in a part of the palace. The rest of the area was leased to Taj hotels group.

He had prebooked a table for two. After being seated at the table she was served fruit champagne and then fish fingers as starters. After that she was served Fried rice and manchurian, chicken hongkong style and hakka noodles-all her favorites. Gaurav was not speaking much which was wierd. He was a good conversationalist who liked to talk.

Myra loved the food.

When he asked for desert she declined but he still ordered chocolate pudding.

"What's up Gaurav. You are never so quiet. Speak up your mind"

"Myra I want to say something but not in front of everyone."

'Gaurav we are friends you can say anything to me"

"Myra please don't take me wrong. I don't want to lose your friendship .But for a long time i have been harboring feelings for you. I want to be more than friends with you."Saying this he took Myra's hand in his hand.

Another photo of the two was clicked but they didn't notice.

"Gaurav I have never felt like this for you. I am a married woman. Infact I am going to be a mother. How can you even think about this?'

"Myra I am not forcing you to take any decision instantly but at least consider my feelings."

"Gaurav stop this discussion right now. I want to go back to the hotel please."

"Myra please listen. There is no pressure on you. I just wanted to convey my feelings to you. Let's go".

Myra was happy to reach her room. She was shocked. She had never known the depth of Gaurav's feelings for her .

The next day they were to fly back.

"Myra talk with me. I am sorry . I never meant to hurt you. Ok just forget about this and behave as friends like we were before."

"Ok Gaurav". Inwardly Myra was sad because she knew that their friendship had changed forever irrespective of what Gaurav had said. Another relationship spoiled because of one sided love

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