Chapter 19 | Stepping Closer

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Raman mouthed and "O". Ishita continued advising Ruhi on everything on how she should never forget to call her, because Ishita doesn't know the full detailed itinerary of the summer camp activities.

Prakash: Ruhi! School bus agaya puttar!

Ishita and Raman both kissed Ruhi's cheek. They waved and Ruhi waved while happily hopping with her luggage with Papaji helping her. Ishita ran to the balcony to give a flying kiss to Ruhi. Ruhi boarded the bus and left. Ishita felt empty. But then she covered up with a smile and informed that she'll be going to the clinic later on. Raman too didn't go to office as he didn't have any important meeting and if anything comes up, Mihir would take care of it. Ishita's concentration was just on Ruhi. Raman went to shower while Ishita went to shower in the other bathroom. They came out the same time and smiled lightly at each other. Communication between them was improving ever since Pathak advised Ishita about second chances.

Raman sat on the dining table to drink his tea and read the newspaper while Ishita, not focused at all headed to the kitchen with the intention to prepare lunch before she leaves for clinic. Raman was noticing her moves continuously. Raman noticed that Ishita was about to light the gas stove wrongly. He knew if anything happens Ishita would be badly affected.

Raman: Ishita!

He threw the newspaper aside and ran to the kitchen. He pulled Ishita by the arm and brought her close to his heart while his other hand turned off the gas stove. He caressed her hair to calm her down. He brought her to the hall and made her sit on the sofa. He made her drink some water and patted her back slowly.

Raman: Ishita what were you about to do? Agar tumko kuch hojata toh? Where was your concentration?

Ishita was in tears after realization hit her. She was so shocked that she couldn't respond. Raman hugged her close keeping her head on his stomach. He was calming her down when the others came out of the rooms to see what was happening. Simmi was shocked to see Raman and Ishita in that compromising position.

Simmi: Kya hua?

Raman: She was about to turn on the gas the wrong way. If I weren't there...

Toshi: Tera bohot bohot shukria Matarani...

Raman pulled out Ishita from his grip. He put his finger below her chin to raise her head.

Raman: You won't drive, I will drop you in clinic.

Toshi: Simmi and I will prepare lunch don't worry.

Ishita sat down quietly still traumatized. Raman sat down beside Ishita and held her shoulder. Raman felt Ishita sobbing quietly. He wiped her tears and said,

Raman: Ishita, relax. See, you're safe, nothing happened to you.

Raman thought Ishita wasn't replying anything because she felt uncomfortable with him. But he felt relaxed feeling her leaning on him.

Raman: If you continue crying na, I'll take a picture and send to Ruhi. Come on smile for a selfie!

Raman took out his phone and opened the camera. Ishita finally laughed trying to push away his phone. Toshi felt happy seeing Ishita being happy around Raman. She tapped Simmi's shoulder asking her to see the beautiful scene in front of them. They smiled. Simmi packed lunch for Ishita in a container.

Raman: Achaa what time do you have to go to clinic? Its already 11.30am now...

Ishita: I have to leave shortly, I'll go myself na...

Raman: Then go get ready, I'll drop you. And that's final.

Ishita slowly went to the room to get ready. She came out with her handbag. Simmi saw her coming out and called for her while running towards her. Raman took his car keys and waited at the entrance.

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