Sometimes being soulmates is not enough, there are many inner and outer battles one has to fight. Sometimes for ourselves, sometimes for the ones we love the most..
This tale is of how Anuj & Anupama make their way to each other or they will conclud...
Devika was sitting in her cubicle, sorting files, when Ridhima walked in. She leaned on Devika's work desk: how are you Devika... she added with menace: or should I ask how is your ex husband Deven...
Devika looked up instantly as a wave of fear clouded her mind. Ridhima smirked: Still affected... hmmm... so bad... haaa... some traumas have a lifelong impact...
Devika lowered her gaze and continued typing. Ridhima bent down to her level: He is in India, I heard... do you want to meet him..
Devika's eyes widened. Ridhima chuckled sarcastically: I was just kidding or may be not.. He definitely wants to see you once.. afterall he loved you so much...
Devika murmured: Get lost...
Ridhima added in a bitchy tone: Don't be so desperate darling... I will call him and will tell him to meet you asap..okiee
A shiver ran through Devika, goosebumps rising across her arms. She covered her ears and bent forward, trying to steady herself. After some time, she felt a tap on her shoulder. She looked up to find Keshav watching her with concern: Devika, you all right..
Devika quickly straightened up: haan haan main theek hun...
Keshav definitely sensed something, but did not want to push her towards the edge, he smiled gently: okay if you say so, bhukh lag rahi hai mujhe ek chai ho jaaye.
Devika smiled back: Tere toh meeting thi na Anu ke saath.
Keshav whispered with a grin: Her pookie bodyguard came..
Devika chuckled, momentarily forgetting the stresses: phir phir..
Keshav smiled: Chal na I am hungry chai pe batata hun.
Devika locked her screen: I am also very hungry yaar.. He nodded knowingly, and they left for the cafeteria.
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After concluding the meeting with Keshav, Anupama looked at Anuj a little miffed. Soon Anand and his team joined Anupama in the meeting room, and Anuj walked out without saying a word. Anupama and Anand were discussing a few things when Anuj joined back.
Anand stood up to set up the projector. Anupama now felt bad, as if he did not trust. She whispered: Anuj main ye handle kar leti.. aapko yakeen nahi hai mujhpe.
Anuj frowned, but before he could say anything, Anand continued: Thank you Anuj sir for joining on such short notice... we want to send it further by today evening so I thought agar aap rahenge toh we can get instant approval from both of you.
Anuj nodded: No worries, please go ahead.
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Anupama felt guilty. She held one ear and mouthed sorry. Anuj gave a small smile and held her hand under the table.
After the meeting ended, Anupama stayed seated on purpose, and Anuj also remained seated. Once everyone left, Anuj looked at Anupama, pulled her chair closer, aligning both chairs, such that their knees were touching. He asked: Anu, what was that.
