A LIE TO LOVE ❤️

Part # 23

"Can you report in Bangalore office on the 18th instead of 22nd ? I know it's a short notice but since it's just a couple of days in advance, I thought I can ask you ." , his boss asked him.

Vikram had to think about it.

He had to re-schedule all his plans. He would be happy to meet Sanyukta earlier , but he would have to re- consider his Hyderabad trip as well.

"Sure, but I need an off for a couple of days. Mostly 16th and 17th ", Vikram replied after thinking for a while.

"I can take care of that.", his boss said .

"Thanks. Well , in that case, I think I'll be able to make it, Sir ", he replied.

"Thanks for taking it up, Vikram . ", his boss smiled.

Vikram just couldn't wait to meet Sanyukta and tell her about his feelings.

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"I am good Mom." , Sanyukta replied.

"I recently won a competition. I'll be posting in a food magazine of one of the leading national newspapers", she chipped happily but she was not sure if her mom listened to her.

"No. We are not interested. ", she heard her mom say . She wasn't sure if it was for her.

"Sorry Sanyu, a salesperson was at our doorstep. You were telling me something about a newspaper. What was that?" , her mom asked again.

"Uhhh. Nothing!!! ", Sanyukta sighed disappointedly.

"Okay.. Now Listen! It's regarding your wedding... " , her mom started to speak.

Sanyukta could sense something new was coming up. Her thoughts were stuck on Randhir . How would she introduce him to her parents? Will they accept him?

They had not understood her decisions. On top of it, she had assured her dad that she would not take any decision herself in matters of her wedding. How would she tell her parents about Randhir ? She had to be wise and fast at the same time.

"Sanyukta!!! , are you listening to me?" , she heard her mom's voice, loud enough to shake her off her thoughts.

"Yes mom...."

"We are expecting you on this 20th. ", her mom said.

"Sure mom !! I will be there."

"Ok Sanyukta , take care." , she hung up.

Her thoughts made her jittery. She laid awake on her bed ,rolling from one side to another.
Earlier, she was never worried about things. She knew , she would either make it or break it. But so far, it had involved only her....
But now, the mere thought of breaking it terrified her. She couldn't afford to lose Randhir but at the same time she believed that, if something was hers, then no one can take it away from her. She had been taking things as they came up to her. She did not brood on them . But she couldn't be the same way with her love life.

She had fought for her decisions before. But this one was new. She knew she couldn't hide it long. She had to talk about it someday to her parents and she knew that fine day was not long.

The next day, Sanyukta sat in her office, doing a study of a process equipment. She had to do a presentation on the heterogeneous and multiphase reaction engineering .

She was finding it difficult to concentrate. She felt she needed to talk to him. She pulled out her phone from her bag and dialled his number.

"Vicky ! How are you?" , she exclaimed.

"I am good Princess . How are you?" , he asked.

What else would make his day, if not her voice?

"Princess , I have so much to tell you . First of it is ... my transfer is pre-ponded . " , he said excitedly .

"Hey, that's good to hear. When are you coming here? " , she asked.

"Well, I am going on a road trip to Shimla on 13, 14,15, as a part of my farewell treat. After which I'm going to Hyderabad on 16th and will be there till 17th. And then I will fly to Bangalore on 18th"

"That's too many dates to remember !!! Looks like you already have the itinerary ready in mind?", Sanyukta chuckled.

"I have been waiting for it for so long how can I afford to forget", he muttered thinking about her.

Sanyukta smiled. She couldn't tell anything now as Vikram was too excited to hear her story. She thought she will wait.

"Vicky !! I have so much to tell you. Please come soon. I need you here. ", she said .

Vikram was happy to hear that she needed him. It was a good sign, he thought.

"Sure!! Even I have so much to talk to you, my Princess. That is why I am coming there", he spoke.

"Ok dear. Take care. See you soon.." , she replied.

"Ok, dear, buh bye.", as he was about to disconnect, he heard Sanyukta's voice.

"Vicky ! just a sec."

"Hey , I am still on line", he said.

"Vicky , whatever happens , whatever my father might say, will you be by my side for my decision?", she asked.

She had never expected a lot of favours from him. But she felt she needed him now. She needed a support to talk about Randhir .

"You shouldn't be asking it Sanyukta . You should believe it.", he replied.

"Sorry Vicky!!!. I believe in you. ", she smiled.

"That's good. I'll be there for you. To stand by your side, always, whatever may Come. Keep calm.", he smiled as he heard Sanyukta smile on the other side.

She hung up the call, imagining all that she had to tell Vikram , about Randhir .

Vikram disconnected the call, imagining all that Sanyukta would listen from him about her, especially how she had been making him feel.

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Alas !! If he knew she was already hooked and booked by Randhir.....