The Things That I Left Behind..

Chapter-18

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C h a p t e r - 18

" Go for someone who is not only proud to have you, but will take every risk just to keep you."
~Pinterest

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I ended my speech,"Thank you."
Everyone stood up and applauded me. My mom hugged me and Saransh jumped up to the stage before hugging me and bursting into tears.The whole scenario was emotional.
Mr Malhotra took the mic and suggested,"All are free to try out the buffet and dance floor is always open guys!"
Everyone cheered and the music started.
Saransh instantly broke out of the hug and said,"I am sorry sis,but my priorities are straight.Food here I come!"
I laughed as he raced on to buffet.
I heard the group shout out from laptop,"Omg!Thanks for including us in the speech,Sara!"
I grinned and said,"You guys absolutely deserved it."
I heard Ayush speak,"I am sure,your dad liked your speech."
I nodded.I wish he could express it though.
My mom hugged me once again and said,"Sara,I think I will be going home now.I am tired."
I agreed and said,"Yes.Please take ample rest.You were also greatly stressed for this event."
She lovingly touched my cheek and said,"There is nothing getting stressed for my child."
I kissed her cheek and she went off before greeting Mr Malhotra.
I turned to Mr Malhotra and said,"So,about London."
His eyes crinkled with excitement,"Yeah?"
I clapped and said,"I found some girls for you.Here you sit down."
His smile disappeared before he appeared shocked.
Well,this was going to be fun.
He only managed to say, "What?"
And I pushed him to private room.

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After 2 hours,

I was literally laughing. But I wish I could laugh out loud.
Mr Malhotra's face was priceless.
The girl appeared to purr and say,"You know I always like ties around guys like you."
He loosened his tie and said,"I hate it."
The girl waived him off and said,"You know,but I like guys,just like you.Damn hot!"
His face reddened up before he coughed awkwardly.
The timer went off and the girl stood up.She winked at him and exited the room.
The redhead girl winked at me and I did a thumbs up.
I saw Mr Malhotra get up before I rushed and said,"Sit Down.This is last."
He glared at me and said,"No.You don't understand.These are are far from girls I would take at my family's get together.Hell I will never introduce them in front of my sister."
I had to stop my snicker.
Last 10 girls seemed to have grilled him off.
The first girl glared too much.
The second one giggled too much.
Third one seemed to not like his profession.
Fourth one said straight to him that he looks like Greek god who has washed his hands at a wash basin.
Fifth one seemed to take his conversation too seriously like when he asked,"What if my family tells you that they hate you."She shrugged and said,"Same to them."
Sixth one kept laughing at his looks.
Seventh one smelt of garlic.
Eight one kept talking about yoga.
Ninth one kept taking selfies.
And tenth one was the winking one.
I smiled and said,"This last one is just your kind.Sophisticated,polished and the kind of girl you would introduce to your family."
I walked out of the place and signalled Reema to go.
Reema was just right aged,her bronze coloured hair were tied up in a high ponytail and she was wearing a jumpsuit that I will never never dare to wear all thanks to my scar.
I spoke,"This is your que."
She smiled and said,"Yeah.Okay."
As I was exiting the room,she asked,"Are you sure though?The guy looks like he would rather prefer you."
She was grinning.Weird.
I shook my head and let her go inside.
After few minutes,I decided to check them and I saw that both of them were standing near the balcony.
They looked just perfect.
Both could be called a power couple.
He was explaining to her something with so passion that Reema was grinning and then she heard both of them laugh.
Even her laugh was melodious.
I had to distract myself and I decided to drink Coke.The day had been too hectic.
As I approached the bar area,I felt someone tap My shoulder.
I turned to see,a fellow associate,Mr Rajan.
He seemed to grin and say,"May I have this dance with you?"
Uhhh...what?
I seemed to awkwardly stare at him and his hand that he had politely offered.
He again grinned and spoke,"I promise,I am a gentleman who is trying to make jealous my fellow girlfriend who seems to be taking revenge."
I nodded and awkwardly placed my hand.
And before I knew,we were dancing in a circle of people where people for some fun sake kept exchanging partners.
I saw Mr Malhotra come out of the room.
He seemed to search for me as his gaze kept searching before his gaze found me.
He looked confusingly before he realised I was awkwardly dancing with Mr Rajan.
I was going to call out to him before Reema whispered something and before I knew,they too had joined the dance group.
I sighed and realized that Mr Rajan too had understood that his plan of revenge was not ending well as he ended up saying,"Is it bad that I am impatient?"
I shrugged.I hardly knew him.
And before I knew,he stormed off to some direction.
Stuck in middle of the group,I was embarrassed.I tried to walk away immediately out by walking fast.
I don't know what happened,next I knew my heel was broken and I was about to fall.
And horrendously enough,I realised that my safety pin that tucked the saree up was falling too.
God!Now everyone will know of my scars and my best day will be ruined!
I had almost accepted the fate until I was caught by Mr Malhotra.
He had me wondering if he was a good dancer because he made it seem like it was a cool dance step.
He held the place where the sari was coming off by keeping his hand and saying,"I apologise if that makes you uncomfortable."
I only managed to gasp when he twirled me around and wrapped the saree and my whole back was covered again.
Was he some sort of wizard?
He spoke next,"I had no option.Your scars would have been visible."
I stayed silent and I waited for his question.It never came though.
For some peaceful seconds,he held me while we managed to sneak out of the round.
As soon as we came out of the place,we stood at the balcony place again.
The serene hair blew and I liked it.
I was grateful he never asked the questions about the scar.Either he didn't care or he simply knew me well.I think it was the earlier.
I asked,"So,is she your type?"
He looked at me and said,"The kind I will take home,maybe."
Is it bad that I felt a disappointment overcome me?
But his next words had me caught up.He spoke,"But the kind that I will accept as my date,I don't think so.I already have my eyes set on someone."
He stared at me.He said,"I wonder if she will accept or not?"
To lighten up I asked,"Where is Reema?"
He shrugged and spoke,"Maybe making out with her boyfriend."
I winced.
I only said,"I didn't really know that."
He smirked and spoke,"The guy you were dancing with was her boyfriend."
My mouth dropped at his answer and I scowled.
He laughed while I muttered incoherent curses.
He spoke,"So,let me ask you straight.Miss Oberoi,Will you be my date for my sister's wedding?"
Date?
Last time I went on a date,I ruined my life.
So no.
But before I could say to him,he spoke,"Please Sara,I have even asked Mrs Oberoi and she agreed."
What?Does someone ever ask my opinion?
I said,"What if I don't want to go?"
He sighed and said,"Frankly,I can't go all caveman to ensure you should come with me.I thought it would be nice to have a close friend by side while I attend the wedding.Currently,you are the only other thing that is really close to me aside from professional life."
I almost swooned when he said "close".
I asked,"Where is the wedding?"
His eyes shone a bit as he spoke,"London."
My breath was caught up. The place where I had encountered and suffered scars.
The scars that were still afresh in my heart.
He took up my hand and said,"Look,I think you have some bad past from London.But you can't keep running away.Maybe,to move on,you should have a closed communication with the city?"
He winced when I took my hand back and he flinched when I said,"It's none of your business.What happened to me is my story.I will choose if I need to tell someone."
I took long deep breath.He was intruding the space that no one had tried to do till then.
But somewhere he was right.I know,I will never choose to go London again.But should I do?
After what was peaceful seconds,he spoke,"Alright.I guess I will go."
I nodded and stayed silent.
As he was walking away,he turned and said,"Oh and uhh..you can take this pin.I found it near the chair."
He placed the pin and spoke,"I am sorry once again.Anyways,I guess that's it."
I looked at him.My eyes were still shining with unscheduled tears and I was still taking a deep breath when he frowned and what seemed a long debate he spoke,"Stop thinking about the city.I just suggested.Forget it.Or...umm..go and cry out loudly.It helps.The symptoms will get worse.I am sorry for being nosy,I am not sorry for suggesting it.Either you should face the fear or you should try to forget it."
I only whispered,"It's not easy."
He again walked back to me and said,"I know.Some things are never easy.Just so you know,I am there.Call me anytime,I will be there."
I tried to joke,"I can't do that,You are not my booty call."
He deadpanned at my failed attempt of humour.
He again stared at me and said,"Seriously,I am always there."
He slightly tapped my hair as if I was a child and smiled warmly before he again started walking away.
I stayed silent and tucked the sari end with the safety pin.
I think this sari is officially the worst one.
I sighed and stared myself.
My scar over the eyebrow was still there.I had cleverly concealed it but still it was bit clear.
I contemplated when I took out my phone.
I hope I am doing right.
I called Mr Malhotra and spoke,"So,when is your London trip?"
He cut the call.What-?

I heard him walk back to the place I was standing.
The man is full of surprises.
He stupidly grinned at me as if he had won something and said,"Day after tomorrow."
I licked my lips and tried to nonchalant as I spoke,"Do you think the flight would have extra seats still?"
He smirked and spoke,"Seriously?"
I nodded.
He fist pumped in victory as he spoke,"I will make all arrangements.Thanks Sara.I will not let you regret this trip to London."
I felt he meant something more but I stayed silent.
Even I hope that I don't regret this trip.

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