Not so Fairytale-ish

Chapter 40

She opens the door. 

Darshan: Can I come in?

She opens the door wider and allows him in. He looks at her petite form to see her wearing a gray long sleeve t-shirt that is a bit oversized for her. The first two buttons are open and it falls off one of her shoulders. She is wearing gray shorts that are hidden under the t-shirt. She locks the door behind him. 

Jaimi: Did you need something?

Darshan: I'm sorry! Meine subah jo bola woh nahi bolna chahiye tha about your family.

Jaimi: It doesn't matter. 

She says it flatly with no emotion. 

Darshan: It does. I shouldn't have crossed my lines. 

There's a brief moment of silence. 

Darshan: Tumne Bhai se baat ki?

Jaimi: Nahi. 

Darshan: Kyu?

Jaimi: I- I- I'll go to Ahmedabad with you. 

Darshan: Heh? I mean aise achanak se kyu?

Jaimi: You were right. Aap mere boss hain so I have to respect my work, so.

Darshan opens his mouth to say something but closes it. He is staring at her with a train of thoughts running in his mind which is disturbed by a notification sound. Jaimi looks at her iPad to see it showing the program has been saved successfully. His eyes finally fall upon the mess on the floor.

Jaimi: I... was working. 

Darshan: I can see and mujhse itna formally baat karna band karo. I don't like it!

Jaimi: You are my boss!

Darshan: Tum abhi tak gussa ho meri subah wali baat se? Look, mera woh boss card play karne ka koi intention nahi tha. I want to be friends with you like I am with everyone else. 

He forwards his hand. She contemplates for a few moments before placing her petite hand in his rough one. His hand envelopes her and they fit together like they were always meant to be together. She is the first to pull away from his hand. 

Jaimi: Chai, coffee, ya phir juice? Do you want something?

Darshan: I'm good. 

Jaimi: You're going to stay or what because if you're staying then, have a seat. 

Darshan nods and sits on the small couch. Jaimi sits on the floor with her back to the couch and starts working. 

Jaimi: Is there anything specific I need to know before we leave for Ahmedabad?

Darshan: Nahi. Hum kuch dino ke liye meri family ke saath honge kyu ki rakshabandhan aur sab aa raha hain. Then, 23rd ko concert hain. 

Jaimi hums. 

Darshan: Tum 23rd ke baad- uh- I- mean tum chali jaogi?

Jaimi: That's the plan. 

Darshan: Kaha jaogi woh final kiya? I mean 10 din hi reh gae hain. 

Jaimi: Abhi tak toh kuch decide nahi kiya! 5th or 6th September se pehle India se chali jaungi.

Darshan: Koi plan for the 10 days?

Jaimi: Not much. I have to attend an event or two. Aur, meri family ka kuch paperwork baki hain so woh wrap up karungi. 

Darshan: Ok.