The Things That I Left Behind..

Chapter-19

Recap: Mr Malhotra convinces Sara to visit London with him for his sister's  wedding.

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C h a p t e r - 19

 "It's Okay to be scared.

 Being scared means you're about to do something really, really brave."

 ~ Mandy Hale  

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I have always heard and studied that a small change has the capability to change the whole course of life.

Take example of human evolution.
A small mutation in genes that accumulates over some thousands of years gives rise to new generation of humans.
From dryopithecus to Homo Sapiens,humans have uncovered a long journey.
I chuckled to myself to closed the snapchat app that was dishing out various facts about humans.
I had already checked in and was waiting for Mr Malhotra to come up.I had my boarding pass.
Apparently,he had booked in first class so I currently was seated in the VIP lounge sipping the amazing out of the world coffee.
I didn't really ponder if going to London was right.I was convinced that I will not revisit the past.
I will enjoy the wedding and hopefully make new good memories.
My Search for Aditya was getting over.Apparently he isn't using any social media apps.
Sadly I had chatted to now what seemed hundreds of guys named Aditya.
Some were polite,some pretended and some were downright creeps.
I heard Mr Malhotra walk in as talked on phone.
He motioned me to order the same coffee for him as he discussed his office work.I nodded and ordered for him.
I waited patiently for the barista when he made and gave it to me.
Turns out his call was over.
He simply said,"Thanks."
And he went back to scrolling something on his phone.
I rolled my eyes but I was impressed.The guy had learnt some mannerisms.Last time I worked in his office,I was horrendously waiting for his 'thanks' whenever I did some work.
As still there was an hour for the flight,I took out my notebook and made a note to explore The London's markets.
I was still trying to promote the restaurant and day 1 was good but I wish it could have been better.
I scribble out my thoughts on ideas and expenditures when I asked Mr Malhotra on impulse,"Where is your private jet?"
He looked up and said,"For someone who doesn't quite remember well,you remember awfully small things."
I narrowed my eyes.
I quite well remember my nightmares.
At my glare,he spoke up,"I like black coffee.Bitter.You have added lots of sugar."
I rolled my eyes and said,"I never made the coffee mister."
He shook his head and said,"Its worthless to argue with you.Anyway,the pilot is unavailable.And why not commercial?"
I nodded at his answer.
Suddenly,an idea struck me.
"Can you once handover my boarding pass?"
He glances at me and passes me the boarding pass.
With sudden excitement bubbling in me,I watch over the pass but then I am disappointed.
Where the heck is his name?
I scratch my head and say,"Uhh..Can you hand over your pass once?I want to just check."
He looks sceptically at me and frowns before he says,"What do you want to check?"
I try to act cool and say,"Seats."
He sits back and watches me as he speaks,"Don't worry.We are far apart."
Uh huh.
I again try,"That's good.But can't you show me once?I just gotta check...uhh...how many seats are you away?"
His mouth twists into a amusing smirk as he says,"Consider 12 seats away."
I took a deep breath and said,"What's your name?"
He put on a poker face,"Nah.My name is not What's."
I felt irritated,"Can't you be serious?"
He tilted his head and said,"No.I am not Serious.That is someone else."
I released an irritated breath and say,"Whatever."
He laughs and goes back into his phone before he asks me casually,"Who is this Aditya?"
I stiffen at his name and I say instantly ,"What's with you!"
He looks over me and watches me with intent concentration and says,"I have good sources."
I see.
But?
My two sides fight at the option.
I could end up meeting him.
Or
I..Err..I don't really know.
I sigh and say,"Someone I know."
He suddenly gets a call and says,"Come on.Our flight is ready."
I frown and look over the announcement board and sure enough boarding has started.
I nod and wear my backpack again.I throw away the coffee cup and take a deep breath.
As first class passengers,we are given the priority and we are seated.
Mr Malhotra sits beside my seat and I raise my eyebrow questioning.
"What happened to 12 seats away?"
He grinned,"Nothing."
I rolled my eyes and looked out of the window. It was still busy as ever.
My eyes strayed painfully at the thought of Same plane that I had boarded when I was ready to go to London.
I was so happy to begin a new life. Being a shy wife my bangles told everyone that I was a new bride,I had been greeted by many people congratulating on my wedding.
I wanted to laugh at my destiny but to my dismay I remained emotionless when the flight started.
I had the last chance to go back to my home.I wanted to run at the thought of Tusshar.
What if he sees me?
My hand tightens around the seat as I begin to sweat when Mr Malhotra shakes me and brings me out of my thoughts.
I look frantically everywhere before I close my eyes to stop my tears.
PTSD was getting worse.I would have had breakdown!
He offered his water bottle and I gladly accepted as I gulped it whole down.
He takes the empty bottle from me and says,"Are you okay?"
Am I?
No.
He looks at me with concern.
For the first time,I decide to be honest and say,"No."