BE MINE

Little Steam Can Help

The next day at the khanna mansion

Neil descended the stairs wearing a suit and carrying his sling. He set it down on the couch and proceeded to the breakfast table, where his family was seated.

He had a hard time falling asleep last night. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to get Avni's thoughts out of his head, especially after hearing how openly Avni spoke with Advay as though they had known each other for years.

With a "good morning," he greeted his family and took a seat.

Prakash: Neil. You mentioned earlier that you wouldn't be in the office today, I thought.

Shweta handed Neil a cup of coffee, which he accepted and set down on the table after taking a tiny sip.

Neil: That was the aim, dad, but then it occurred to me that I should also do the job I have left before it becomes unmanageable. He said, his lips pressed into a tight smile.

Prakash: True. But i know you're capable of finishing things on time. You can take a day of if you want. He said looking at neil with a proud smile.

Neil smiled at his dad. Looking down at his plate the smile faded a little.

Neil: Taking a day off was my plan, dad. Since most of the job is done, I thought I would spend some time with my friend, but it appears that she is busy with her new friend, her so called "boyfriend" that she recently met. The best thing to do is concentrate on work so that all of this can stay out of my system. I'm not sure why, but I absolutely despise the idea that Avni would give this Advay person more attention. He thought in his head.

Shweta: NEIl! she called out loudly making him come back to present and look up to see his family staring at him with a frown on their forheads.

Bebe: What happened puttar? You seemed in a deep thought. Sab theek hai na Neil?

Neil smiled apologetically. He held bebe hand who was sitting next to him and looked at his parents.

Neil: I'm sorry. I drifted away regarding work. You was saying something mom?

Shweta: See Prakash ji. This is what happens when you talk about work.

Prakash: Shweta ji forget all that and say what you wanted to tell Neil.

Shweta nodded but there was a shy smile on her face.

Bebe: lo ek dinner date par jaa rahien hai and Madam Madonna is acting like a newly wedded bride who is going on her first date. she said chuckiling.

Prakash was about to giggle but instantly stopped when Shweta glared at him.

Neil: Dinner date? He asked confusion written on his face.

Shweta: Haan woh Prakash ji planned that we go out for dinner as it's been long since we went out. But you can join us if you want we have no issues. We asked bebe but she denied.

Neil: No, mom. Don't worry, you two need some alone time, and this is your and Dad's dinner date. Smiling generally he said.

After some light talk Neil and Prakash left for office. Shweta went to see if Neela had a saree that she can wear for dinner while Bebe went with Dayawanti for a walk.

Time went quick and it was 5pm

Avni had left for work to collect her ID and other requirements stuff before she starts working officially. She was introduced to all the staffs who were warm and welcoming.

Entering the house she was able to smell the delicious kheer that was been made in the kitchen.

She decided to freshen up later and go and see if the kheer was ready.