Mischievous Eyes

Chapter 8 - Ramta Jogi

Mumbai

“ So have we started planning for their engagement “ Vikram said, “ yes, Kalpi will be turning 21 next week “ Sarita . Vikram, Gauri, Sarita and Balraj were all in the Singhania’s villa, planning on what to do next with their kids. “ I know why don’t we have a party ? I mean ever since Raghav became the new CEO, we have not had the chance to celebrate it “ Gauri said, “ yes that’s a good idea, we can ask Kalpi perform ? “ Vikram asked Balraj and Sarita who both smiled and agree, “ I think it will also give others a chance to know them better “ Sarita said, “ have you told Raghav yet about the engagement ? “ Balraj asked Vikram. Both Gauri and Vikram shook their heads, “ we are planning to tell him tomorrow after the party. How about you, have you told Kalpi ? “ Gauri asked, “ not yet, we need to sit with her and tell her “ Sarita said, “ I hope they agree…… “ Gauri said, “ they will….I know they will “ Vikram smiled, “ really, how do you know ? “ Balraj asked in amusement, “ I’ve seen how Raghav reacts when I mention Kalpi's “ Vikram said, “ really ?? but when we talk to Kalpi about Raghav, she blows it off “ Sarita said, “ and she gets a little annoyed “ Balraj added, “ that’s because, she still has not forgiven him on what he did 10 years ago “ Vikram said, “ you mean the paint incident ? “ Sarita asked “ yup “ Vikram said, “ it’s time he asked for forgiveness, and getting them engaged will do the trick “ Vikram said confidently, “ but what if something happens then the whole plan will be gone “ Gauri said, “ not all….there will come a time when Raghav will know “ Vikram said, “ I see where you are going with this Vikki, I totally agree “ Balraj said smiling.

“ A party !!!?? “ Raghav said in shock, “ yes, we did not have a chance to celebrate you being the new CEO of the company “ Gauri said. Raghav and Sammy were currently at the Singhania villa having dinner with Raghav’s parents, “ but mom, I don’t like parties “ Raghav said, “ since when ? “ Gauri asked, “ since when he was in the States “ Sammy replied for Raghav, Raghav gave a annoyed look at Sammy and looked at his mom, “ odd…you use to like parties “ Vikram said confused, “ well that was when I was young…now no “ Raghav said as he looked at his plate, “ well, too bad Raghav, we have already invited people here tomorrow, either you like it a not you have to be here “ Vikram said sternly, “ your dad’s right Raghav, besides Kalpi is going to perform. She’s such a good dancer “ Gauri said. Raghav chocked when Kalpi’s name was mentioned “ Kalpi ?? performing ?? here ?? tomorrow ?? “ Raghav thought. Sammy looked at Raghav and smirked, Raghav threw him a what-are-you-smirking-at look, Sammy just shrugged his shoulders and continued eating. That night, Raghav could not sleep, he twisted and turned, but no avail, finally he kicked off the covers and padded to the door and headed downstairs. Raghav got to the bar and poured himself a drink and sat down on one of the sofa’s in the hall and drank, “ you know you should really stop drinking, it’s not healthy “ someone said behind him, Raghav turned and found Kalpi standing behind him and giving him a grim look, “ Are you real ? “ Raghav whispered, Kalpi sat down opposite him and placed her chin on her hand “ you tell me ? “ Kalpi replied and sat back “ then your not real, your just my imagination, get out “ Raghav said dangerously, Kalpi smirked “ naahh I’m good “ Kalpi said, Raghav sat up and looked at her “ GET OUT NOW “ Raghav said once more, “ and where shall I go ? dude you brought me here “ Sammy said, Raghav shook his head, and looked around, and looked back at Sammy who was studying him “ how long have you been there ? “ Raghav asked “ since you came down “ Sammy said, “ Ok…Rags something is clearly wrong with you, you have been acting strange all of a sudden “ Sammy said, “ something must be bothering you…so what is it ? “ Sammy asked, “ I’m fine….nothing is bothering me “ Raghav said irritated at Sammy’s question, “ really ? Raghav Singhania, I know you in and out, and I know what is bothering you. It’s Kalpi “ Sammy said, “ She is nothing to me “ Raghav replied as he gulped down his drink, “ yeah right….until you ready to talk, your on your own. Good luck “ Sammy said , got up and left Raghav to his thoughts. Raghav sat back and laid his head against the sofa, “ Sammy is wrong, she mean nothing to me, nothing, she’s just a girl, a childish little girl “ Raghav whispered to himself.