SADDA HAQ- Season 2 (SLOW UPDATES)

Episode 14~ Why you came back?

Sanyukta and Randhir felt slightly awkward as they accompanied the delegates for lunch. And to add to the uneasiness the two sat opposite each other. Sanyukta with Kishore and Ankit on either side of her and Randhir with Abigail and Harry on either side of him. Sanyukta had her head lowered and she kept clenching the fork tightly. Randhir kept stealing glances at her. Kishore and Ankit were talking with the delegates. Ankit was more interested in talking to Abigail.

Slowly, Sanyukta looked up and caught Randhir looking at her. She inhaled sharply and looked away. She clenched the fork tightly and tried concentrating on the talks. All the while, she felt annoyed because Randhir's gaze was affecting her so much. She looked at him and found him looking down at his plate. She sighed and looked away.

Soon, their orders arrived, and Kishore gestured them to have their food first. Abigail and Harry looked impressed by the hospitality. Sanyukta moved her hand to pick up a bowl of Bhindi Fry. Randhir held the bowl as well. Oblivious, both pulled the bowl at the same time, paused and looked at each other. Kishore looked at them and moved his hand, he held the bowl and took it from them. Randhir and Sanyukta snapped from their trance and looked away.

'Here.' Kishore said softly and plated some Bhindi fry into Sanyukta's plate. She smiled little and looked at her father. Kishore smiled and placed it on the table, then he looked sternly at Randhir. Randhir wasn't bothered and picked up the bowl.

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'That was very wonderful lunch, Mr. Agarwal.' Harry commented with a warm smile. Kishore nodded humbly.

Abigail nodded. 'Yes, Mr. Agarwal.'- she paused and added, - 'We felt at home here, thanks to your hospitality and we are also very impressed with your factory.' She informed. Kishore's smile widened and Sanyukta felt relieved.

Harry nodded placing his hands into his pockets, - 'We will be making our report soon and leave for the US tomorrow.' He said.

Instantly, Sanyukta looked at Randhir but he doesn't look at her.

Randhir will be leaving again? - She thought with a sinking feeling in her heart. She kept looking at him while he maintained a dead-pan face. Once again, he will leave, and she will have to bear the pain of separation again. It was better he hadn't come back. Finally, she had moved on and he came and pushed her back into those dark days.

Sanyukta bit her lip and looked away. Kishore looked at Sanyukta and noticed her sad face. He moved his arm and held her shoulder.

'It was our pleasure. Hope to see you all soon.' Kishore said brightly.

Sanyukta felt hopeful.

'Of course, Mr. Agarwal.' Randhir spoke for the first time to Kishore. Sanyukta looked at him. Randhir looked briefly at Kishore and then at Sanyukta. She looked away and smiled at the other two delegates. She shook hands with both Harry and Abigail. Then, she looked at Randhir. She hesitated but he extended his hand with full confidence. Sanyukta moved her hand but before they could shake hands, Kishore interrupted them and suggested they should be leaving now. Harry checked his wristwatch and agreed. Harry and Abigail shook hands with Kishore and Ankit. Then, everyone made their way out of the restaurant.

Harry and Abigail sat in the back seat and Randhir opened the door to the passenger seat. But before he got inside, he turned around. Kishore forced a smile while Ankit didn't bother with fake formality.

'Our flight is tomorrow night 1 am.' He said and then looked at Sanyukta. She looked away. Randhir sighed and looked away.

I hope you got the hint, Sanyukta - He thought sadly and sat down. He doesn't realize why he was thinking this way. Why did he want her to come to see him off? Randhir felt his heart heavy with the thought of leaving her once again.