The Sangeet Hall – Mumbai
Raghav was waiting for his mom at the entrance of the hall when Gauri showed up “ Mom, I’m really tired, let’s go “ Raghav said irritated ,” hold on, there is someone else coming as well “ Gauri said, “ who ? “ Raghav asked, before Gauri could answered Kalpi was walking towards them, “ Aunty, are you sure this is ok….if it not, I’ll find some other way back “ Kalpi said taking a few glances at Raghav, “ nonsense beti, it totally fine. Right Raghav ? “ Gauri said “ huh…..haan…yes “ Raghav stuttered. Kalpi looked down shyly and nodded “ Chale !! “ Gauri said happily and walked past them. Raghav and Kalpi just stood there and looked at each other “ Raghav !!! Kalpi chale !!! “ Gauri yell from the gate. Both broke out of their trance and head towards the car and got in.The ride to Kalpi’s house was fairly quiet. Raghav could not help in sneaking glances at Kalpi from the rearview mirror. She looks beautiful with her hair braided and jewelry adorned her head. Kalpi some how felt very shy all of a sudden, “ yeh kiya hona main ? “ Kalpi thought. She sneaked a glance at Raghav and looked down. After 45 minutes, they reached Kalpi’s place. “ Kalpi, yeh thumhari ghar hai ? “ Gauri asked, “ Nahi, yeh Dadi ki ghar hai Aunty, me and Pakhi are just renting it “ Kalpi smiled. Gauri just laughed, “ well good night beti, it was nice seeing you again “ Gauri said, “ you too aunty, night “ Kalpi said and walked to the front door, opened it and went in.
Raghav Villa – Mumbai
Raghav was in the hall laying down on the sofa with his eyes close. All Raghav could see was Kalpi.
“ Raghav…. ? “ Raghav opened his eyes, and was shocked to see Kalpi there, “ tum ?? “ Raghav said huskily as he got up,“ haan mein…..” Kalpi replied in a sweet yet husky tone. Kalpi touched Raghav’s face gently and smiled shyly. She got close to him and brushed he lips on his cheeks seductively. Raghav was in total daze, he tried to reach out, but Kalpi shook her head and held his hand. She pulled him up and walked backwards with him to his room. Once inside she gently pushed Raghav on his bed and smiled, she then sat on his lap and looked at him with her fingers brushing his face ever so tenderly. Raghav wrapped his hands around Kalpi and hugged her tight, never letting go “ Tum mera hai Kalpi…..sirf mera “ Raghav said huskily as he held her neck close to him and giving her butterfly kisses on her shoulder . Kalpi just smiled, she took his face in her hands and looked at him, she then leaned closer, and before Raghav could even think what she was doing, Kalpi gave him a long passionate kiss . Raghav felt like he was in heaven, but before he could kiss her back, she pushed him onto the floor….bolting upright Raghav looked at Sammy…..Sammy looked at Raghav with amusement “What are you looking at ? “ Raghav asked annoyed, as he looked at Sammy, who was still looking at him in amusement . “ Must been some good dream….you were smiling like an idiot and not to mention drooling “ Sammy laughed. Raghav got up, and pushed Sammy out of his way and went to his room leaving Sammy still in the hall laughing.Jadhav Villa – Mumbai
Kalpi just finished her bath, when she suddenly felt hot, fanning herself she switched on the air-con “ why is it so hot all of a sudden ? “ Kalpi thought. Kalpi could not stop think about Raghav, shaking her head “ why are you thinking off him Kalpi ? stop it “ she chide. Just then the front door opened and in walked Pakhi “ Kalpi !!! how was the Sangeet ?? “ Pakhi asked “ It was good, Kiran said to come for the wedding and no excuses “ Kalpi said in a sternly yet playful voice “ got it “ Pakhi said, “ Oh and I met Gauri Aunty and Raghav there “ Kalpi said calmly, “ OMG !!!! REALLY !!!!! AHHHHH WISH I WAS THERE !!!! DAMMIT !!!!” Pakhi whined. Kalpi just shook her head as said “ well night “ and walked off to her room.
Singhania Construction Company – Mumbai
Raghav felt very jittery after last night. His dream, Kalpi…it was all so realistic. And today is the day that Rohan and Kalpi will come to the office to finalized the contact. Sammy was watching Raghav very closely, something was off “ Raghav are you ok ? “ Sammy questioned, “ yes “ Raghav replied. Just then Rohan and Kalpi walked in, “ Raghav…..” Rohan said as he shook Raghav’s hand. “ Rohan “ Raghav said and glanced at Kalpi. Kalpi looked at Raghav and blushed “ why am I like this….stop it Kalpi “ Kalpi thought, “ Well shall we get on with it ? “ Rohan said rubbing his hands in glee. Nodding and sneaking one last glance at Kalpi, Raghav led them to the conference room.
Through out the whole meeting, Raghav felt jittery and jealous at the same time. Kalpi was sitting beside Rohan and discussing very closely. They were smiling and laughing. Raghav felt like he wanted to punch something……or someone for that matter. Clenching and unclenching his hands, he tried to relax. Sammy was amused at Raghav’s reaction to the whole situation, he made sure to ask him later. “ Ok, we have a verdict….the whole proposal is brilliant Raghav, let’s carry on with it “ Rohan said happily. Raghav smiled and nodded. Few minutes later the contract was signed and sealed. Rohan and Raghav shook hands “ I’m very excited Raghav Singhania, and I know you would not let me down “ Rohan said. Raghav just smiled and glanced at Kalpi who was looking through the file. “ God she looks beautiful “ Raghav thought. Kalpi felt like someone was watching her, smiling inwardly she looked up with confidence and smiled back. “ Come Kalpi “ Rohan said as he escorted her out of the conference room. Raghav watched them leave and just could not help feel jealous. Sammy came up beside him “ You have fallen for Kalpana Jadhav, haven’t you Raghav Singhania ? “ Sammy asked looking at Raghav, “ WHAT !!!?? no…. stop talking rubbish Sammy “ Raghav said annoyed and went to his cabin. Sammy followed “ you can’t lie to me Raghav. I know you. Your feelings for her is written all over your face “ Sammy said, “ and now I know why you were smiling and drooling last night “ Sammy added on, Raghav just looked at Sammy and said “ just go Sammy “ rubbing his temples. “ The truth will come out Raghav “ Sammy said as he exited Raghav cabin. Raghav kept on rubbing his temples leaned backwards on his chair and looked up.
Jadhav Villa – Mumbai
Kalpi was making dinner when the phone rang “ Hello ? “ she answred, “ Hi beti !!!!!!!!!! “ Dadi said on the other line , smiling brightly Kalpi said “ DADI !!!!! I MISSED YOU !!!!!”, “ Well not for long…I’m coming to Mumbai for a few days. I thought of doing a puja as well at the Mandir there “ Dadi said
“ sach, when are you arriving ? “ Kalpi asked “ tomorrow evening “ Dadi replied “ ok Dadi, we will be waiting “ Kalpi said excitedly “ me too….oh how I miss my girls….make sure to tell Pakhi. Oh and another thing, Kalpi could you call Gauri Singhania and tell her as well, I lost her number and I cant contact her
“ Dadi said, Kalpi’s hert was beating fast…..Gauri aunty…..that mean Raghav……” um..sure dadi I’ll call and tell her “ Kalpi said “ oh wonderful, I’ll let you know the details tomorrow when I come ok…” Dadi said, “ ok sure “ Kalpi said and hung up. Blush crept onto Kalpi’s face soon after. Shaking her heard, Kalpi smelt something burning “ MY EGGS !!!!!!! “ Kalpi screamed as she rushed to the stove and turned it off.
“ What is that smell ??” Pakhi said as she walked into the house after work, “ that was our dinner “ Kalpi said as she threw the burnt eggs into the trash can and the pan into the sink and looked at Pakhi. After some time both of them bust out laughing “ chalo, it ok, let’s order something instead “ Pakhi said as she picked up the phone “ Oh and Dadi is coming tomorrow “ Kalpi said “ omg sach !!! oh yeah !!!! “ Pakhi said fit bumping the air.
Gauri’s Villa – Mumbai
Gauri was setting the kitchen table for dinner when the doorbell rang, opening it she found Kalpi outside “ Kalpi ?? what a surprise !! come in !! come in “ Gauri ushered Kalpi inside, “ um…I’m sorry aunty to disturb you at this hour “ Kalpi said shyly “ it ok…we were just about to have dinner “ Gauri said. Before Kalpi could answer Raghav came down “ Mom is dinner ready…..--- “ Ragahv asked is mom. Looking up from his phone, and got a shock….Kalpi “ Raghav look who came by “ Gauri said excitedly, smiling Kalpi shyly said “ hi “….“ hey “ was the only thing Raghav answered back still in a daze. They looked at each other for sometime and then Kalpi turned to Gauri “ actually aunty, Dadi is coming or a few days to Mumbai and she is planning in hosting a puja at the Mandir “ Kalpi said, “ Oh excellent !! when is it ? “ Gauri asked, “ that’s I’m not sure yet, she will let me know only tomorrow “ Kalpi replied “ oh that great, yes we will be there. Anytime, Anyplace “ Gauri said happily “ come Kalpi, join us “ Gauri said “ Oh, its ok Aunty, actually I just ate and Pakhi is waiting for me “ Kalpi said, sneaking a glance at Raghav who was standing beside Gauri “oh, it ok beti. Next time ? “ Gauri smiled, Kalpi laughed “ next time defiantly “ Kalpi said before leaving. Gauri escorted her out. When Gauri came back in, Raghav was still standing at the same spot “ Raghav…. “ Gauri said as she shook him “ huh…..” Raghav looked dazed at his mom “ kiya hua ? “ Gauri asked again “ umm…nothing. Let’s eat “ Raghav said as he hurried to the kitchen.
That night Raghav could not sleep……..again. Her being here with her white lehenga ( refer to chapter 10 for the picture ) was and image that Raghav could not shake off from his mind. Tossing back is covers, he made his way downstairs to the bar and poured himself a drink. He sat on the sofa and just relaxed with Kalpi in his mind. “ Sammy was right….I have fallen in love with Kalpi “ Raghav said to himself.
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Haiiiiii...Raghav is starting to dream about Kalpi.....oh la la
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