Chapter 8

EPISODE – 20

 

Naina reached Radio station next day half an hour before her show. As she expected, Alekh was already there.

 

"Good Morning honey!! Some one is looking very pretty." Alekh greeted her with a big smile as she entered his cabin.

"Alekh there's nothing good about this morning."

"Still upset? Come on ab Dad ke decision ka gussa tum mujhpe nahin nikal sakti. Aur waise bhi abhi dad ne re-shuffling ki nahin hai so you still have your chance to convince him."

"Like it's a piece of cake to convince him."

"Well.... Certainly it's not. But I don't want this issue to ruin our relationship."

"But I don't want to leave 7 am slot."

"I understand that. I have fixed you an appointment with him at 10."

"Really?"

"Yes. And I am going to support you. Now cheer up. You can't go 'on-air' with this mood."

 

He said pulling her closer into his arms. He rubbed his cheek against her's and kissed on her eyelids. He gently brushed his lips on on her cheeks further sliding sown to her neck. His hands went around her waist caressing it. Her hands were on his shoulder. She gradually started feeling uncomfortable as he kissed repeatedly on her neck with a mounting passion and shifted upwards towards her lips. But before he could feel those supple lips, she retreated.

"Show time!" She whispered softly hiding her uneasiness and controlling her heart beats pounding hard against her ribs by now. He unwillingly let her go.

 

With quick but shaking steps she proceeded towards her radio console. She closed the door and leaned back against the door. She closed her eyes tightly to curb the sudden uneasiness. Her cheeks have turned red with anxiety. His touch always had the same effect on her. It wasn't the first time. Somewhere deep down she found herself unprepared for letting him or may be anyone else come close to her but she could never tell him that. Something stopped her from doing that. Though she herself wondered on her uncalled for apprehensions, if she could call them that at all!

 

She immediately got a grip over herself and saw the time. Just 5 minutes to go now for the show. She checked all the connections and equipments. Everything was ready. She read her script for one last time and now she was all set for her show.

 

"Good Morning Delhi! It's a beautiful Saturday morning... subah ke baj rahe hain saat.... main hoon RJ Naina aur aap sun rahe hain Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM.Well friends, jaisa ki humnein aapse promise kiya tha hum aapke liye le ke aaye hain an exclusive musical journey back to the olden golden Bollywood classics. Jee haan main baat kar rahi hoon 'Retro parade' ki that starts right here right now aur agle 24 hours ke liye Radio Mirchi pe hum play karenge aapke favourite purane hindi songs. It's a tribute to the wonderful era of some of the most melodious, memorable, magical and extremely hummable songs that can never fade away from your heart. Kishore kumar, Mohhamad Rafi, S.D Burman, R.D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, Manna De, Madan Mohan and many more. Yeh sabhi the us waqt ke chamakte sitare, the gems of the music industry who remain unmatchable and unbeatable till date. Isiliye humnein di hai current Chart busters ko ek small leave aur aapke liye le ke aaye hain aapke favourite evergreen classics. So call me up aur mujhe bataeye aapke favorite numbers jo aap sunna chahte hain. Mera number hai 011-28284444 aur aap sun rahe hain Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM with me RJ Naina. Tab tak main shuruaat karti hoon is journey ki with my favourite song 'Chookar mere mann ko kiya tune kya ishara...' You all stay tuned with me on 'Retro Parade' only on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM."

 

 

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As the show progressed, Naina did realize that the news of re-shuffling has lowered her spirits. She didn't quite enjoy hosting her show the way she usually used to. After the show, she came back to her desk to relax a bit. She had to calm herself before she meets her boss, Mr. H.L. Sharma in the meeting. As she reached her desk, her mood elevated at the sight. There were beautiful bouquets on her desk. A simple bunch of red roses, a basket of lotus, orchids and orange roses, a bouquet of while lilies, another heart shaped one had roses in different colours. All of them were from Alekh. He very well knew about her fetish for flowers and specially roses. She arranged them on her table and saw a cute little pair of teddy bears in soft pink holding a heart that said 'I Love you'.

 

There was a small note in one of the red rose bouquet. She opened it.

 

"I think this should pep you up atleast a little enough to meet Dad and charm him to your side. All the Best for your Meeting."

 

Well he was right, atleast partially. It did pep her up but more than he wished her to. She rushed to see him and also thank him. Her heart felt lighter as she stepped towards his cabin. She had literally forgotten about her confusions and anxiety that had hit her before her show. She was at ease and completely herself.