Essential Clue (Part 22)

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Arjun- Riya 11 baj gaye, woh log lunch pe atte hi honge

Riya nods her eyes squinted and nose scrunched at the impact of the sun. Arjun suppresses a smile at her adorable expression, before entering the washroom.

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Stepping out of her room, a tempting aroma of spices filled the air, that drew her to the kitchen. There stood Ayesha, Sakshi and Shree.

Ayesha- Sakshi! Don't finish all of the dal

Sakshi - I am only tasting

she defended as she put yet another spoonful in her mouth. Ayesha glared at her as Sakshi put her hands up in surrender. 

Sakshi - Hey! It is sooooo good, what can I do

Ayesha laughed

Ayesha- Wait till lunch time!

Shree- Seriously Ayesha, itna sara aur itna acha khaana tum kaise bana leti ho?

Ayesha smiled, beaming at the praises

Ayesha - Talent se 

she said and winked at Shree who stared at her with his mouth half open. He was about to retort when Riya intervened. 

Riya - Sorry Ayesha, main help kar deti lekin, if I step into the kitchen the house is sure to burn down!

All of them laughed as Arjun walked into their short meeting at the kitchen counter. 

Arjun- Kya ho raha hai yahan?

Ayesha- Kuch nahin sir, main bas khaana bana rahi thi

Arjun - Kya banna hai? 

Ayesha- Mutton biryani, dal aur raita. 

Arjun - Aur?

Ayesha - aur kuch nahi!

Arjun-  Toh will Rathore fill his stomach only with dal? 

Ayesha - Oh no! I completely forgot that he is vegetarian

Sakshi - you forgot that Sameer is vegetarian! 

She stared at Ayesha in mock horror. 

Shree - You forgot that the ETF chief is vegetarian!?

Shree reinforced the message as he gave Ayesha meaningful glances. The poor girl looked so guilty. Looking at her expression Sakshi gave Shree a high five. While Riya jumped to her rescue. 

Riya - Tum log bhi na! Since the morning she has been cooking alone, busy thi! ho jata hai!

Ayesha was thankful to Riya for saving her, she finally mustered the courage to say something.

Ayesha - Sorry sir, I will make something right away.

Arjun - Tum jao, I will prepare something 

Shree - Sir aap?

Sakshi - You will cook? 

Arjun - Ya, why not? Is there a problem

Ayesha - n..no no problem at all. Hum chalte hai!

and everyone but Riya literally ran from the kitchen. Arjun just smirked at their reaction and then turned to face Riya. 

Arjun - Tum nahi bhaagi? 

Riya - Mujhe kya darr? 

Arjun furrowed his brows 

Arjun - Are you not scared of me 

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