Humsafar ( UNDER EDITING)

8. Dinner Night

Avni entered the jewellery showroom and saw Karan waiting for her. She walked towards him.

See I selected these three rings.. now you select among them.. Karan spoke as he showed her the rings he selected.

Avni selected the a rose gold band with a small diamond on it. Karan smiled at her.

I knew you would chose this one.. Karan replied. Avni smiled. They payed for the ring and came out of the shop.

Did you send the invitations? Avni asked as they walked towards his car. Karan nodded.

Everything is done avu.. don't worry.. Karan replied as they sat in the car. Avni nodded.

Just then her phone rang. She looked at the caller ID. It was her secretary.

Mam.. there are few papers to be signed.. it's urgent.. so should I send it home? Sonal asked. Avni looked at the watch. It was 4 pm. She still had time.

No don't send it home.. I am on the way to office.. Avni replied. She told Karan to drop her at Mehta Industries.

She entered her cabin and called Sonal. She glanced at the papers and signed them.

What's my schedule for tomorrow? Avni asked.

Tomorrow you have a meeting with Khanna industries in the morning.. Sonal replied.

Anything else? Avni asked. Sonal shook her head.

Ok then.. schedule a meeting with the accounting team at 4 pm.. Avni replied. Sonal nodded and left.

After sometime Avni headed towards her home. She slumped on the couch as she felt her head throbbing. She walked towards the kitchen lazily and started making Poha.

On the other hand Neil was thinking about Avni. He smiled and shook his head. She wasn't leaving his thoughts.

Avni Mehta.. puri angry bird hai.. Neil spoke to himself and chuckled as he remembered Avni's face. He fidgeted with the smiley ball in his hand.

Neil Khanna.. pata nahi khudko kya samjhta hai.. Avni mumbled to herself.

Pata nahi humesha itni serious kyu rehti hai? Neil spoke while looking at the sky.

Prakash uncle se toh bilkul alag hai.. Monkey! Avni spoke and sat on the table with her food.

She looks good while smiling.. par pata nahi Aisa kyu lagta hai ki kuch chupa Rahi hai.. Neil mumbled. Her eyes held a lot of emotions. Suddenly realisation dawned upon him.

Yeh Mai Baar Baar uske baare mein kyu soch Raha hu.. Neil Khanna you need sleep.. Neil mumbled.

But Dil ka Bura nahi hai.. he saved me and I scolded him.. I should thank him next time.. wait.. thank him!? Him? No way! Avni mumbled and tried to concentrate on her food.

Next morning

Avni entered Khanna industries along with Sonal. She was guided towards the meeting room. She greeted everyone and took her seat in front of Prakash.

She went through the file which Prakash's secretary gave her.

Avni ji should we proceed with the meeting? Prakash asked as he saw Neil entering the room. Avni nodded.

The meeting went on smoothly. Avni was still unaware of Neil's presence. She looked at him while he was explaining his points.

He looked at Avni waiting for her reviews. Avni looked at the file and then at him.