SS - My Perfect Life Partner (Part 5 Pg 7 upd 07 Nov) - Page 4

Originally posted by: NephilimByHeart

Beautiful update... 🙂🙂

Thank you for reading 😊

Originally posted by: Pks20

Loved it! Nice to read the interaction and the odd moments when Anupama feels a little bit more for Anuj. Found it so sweet at Anuj’s happy list was to fufill Anupama’s list…. Can he be any cuter?!

Nope! Yet this boy will prove us wrong. Wait till he gets hold of hers 😉

Exactly it is a five star hotel and only one restaurant anu is partner .

Not the entire five star hotel

They can show him a bit busy

Obviously fault with the writing

Such is the state of many itv shows

Ladka is so busy either a too notch business man a singer rockstar but poora din ghar main hi rehta hai 😂🤣🤣😂🤣

Part 4

sudh-budh khoyi hai khoyi maine
Haan jaan ganwaai, ganwaai maine
Haan tujhko basaya hai dhadkan mein
Saanware...

Tose naina jab se mile
Tose naina jab se mile
Ban gaye silsile...

When the two stepped out the weather had changed drastically. At 4 in the noon, sky was unrealistically a dark orange and wind blew stronger. There was a sweet smell of the rain in the air. The valet had pulled up the car right in front of them and handed over the keys after a polite 'welcome sir', to Anuj's cursory thank you.

Both settled into their respective seats and taking a quick look at his watch Anuj said, 'We won't be long Anupama.'. He had already driven past the exit and on to the main road.

The pleasant weather and the positive end to the meeting had lifted Anu's spirits. To top it this man continued being nicer than he already was. He was aware how important it was for Anu to reach home on time from work to avoid any new drama at home.

'Arre itna acha mausam hai, meeting achi hui hai aur sabse main baat, Baroda aaye hue aur Sev Usal nai khayenge? Bolo!?

'Sev usal?,' he spat

Anu chuckled at Anuj's shocked expression and said, 'Haa...Sev Usal, Yaha ka famous item hai. Don't tell me aapne nai khaya?

Anuj just shook his head in denial, still pleasently surprised with Anu being so forthcoming.

'Aaj party to banti hai shayar Kapadia ji, my treat!, she smiled endearingly and playfully pat on his arm.

Anuj 's heart soared with joy and it reflected in his eyes but his voice remained calm, 'alright...jaisa tum kaho.'

He hadn't felt this exhilarated after the successful meeting as much as he felt now at the prospect of spending some more time with Anu. Did he just get asked out for a date. It's not a date Anuj! It's not a date Anuj. Hell! It's a date!

'By the way tumhe kaise pata about this Sev Usal', Anuj asked curiously. He was following the GPS directions that Anu had set to this place.

'Arre, Devika belongs to Baroda, you forgot? She grew up here, so during college and a couple of times after, I had travelled to Baroda with her. And every time she would take me to this favourite joint of hers.

'Wo bhi kya din the', she sighed reminiscing the old days.

'Most Beautiful', Anuj answered just like you'.

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Anuj could watch her like this for ages if given a chance. He stealthily stole glances at her relaxed self. Her naturally dark eyes glistened with happy tears but there was a smile that never left her lips. Her face devoid of any make up glowed naturally. Unmindfully playing with the chain that encircled her slender neck and her fingers deftly tucking the errant strands of hair behind her ear she looked angelic. The soft chime of the anklet that jingled as she made slight movements with her leg propped up on the other was the only audible sound apart from his racing heartbeat. His hand flew to his chest and pat it lightly. Stay still my heart..

Suddenly Anu burst into peals of laughter bursting his happy bubble. He thought she was mocking him only to realise she had recollected something funny from the past. She turned to face him, her face brightened up in glee and asked, 'Do you remember Mrs. Barkha Jalad, one of the professors of our college?'

'Kaun wo moti?', Anuj replied instantly. His eyes flickering from her to road alternatively.

'Haww, aise kisi ko moti nai bolte', she reprimanded jokingly and said, 'nai par wo jo Hindi padhate the? Yaad aya?

'Aree haa wo jallad.... She would torture us boys to death, making us read out those Ghalib's poems out loud for her... uff...'

And before Anu could explain why she remembered her after all these years, it hit Anuj like a train and he screamed in complete excitement, 'Oh my god! Anu...this Sarla aunty definitely reminds me of that jallad...

'Oh god!', he guffawed.

'Heine?', Anu laughed heartily along. Anu ❤️

Laughter slowly subsiding Anuj quickly wiped the tear of joy that welled up, 'Oh God! She was Crazy. That woman'.

'Haa... but tabhi to aap itne ache shayar bane ho Kapadia ji...hmm? She teased, perking up her eyebrows.

'Arre Nahi...nahi...shayar to mujhe wo Dolly Bijaliya ne banaya', he said dramatically emphasising the last name.

It was Anu's turn to guess who he was talking about and suddenly it dawned upon her that he was talking about the youngest professor in their college. She was merely a pass out student teaching English then. Pretty looking dainty girl.

'Wahi jiske class mein full attendance hua karti thi?, Anu chuckled looking at Anuj slightly blushing.

'She was hot ok', Anuj confessed but instead of feeling guilty he laughed out loud looking at Anu rolling her eyes.

'Typical', she commented.

'Do you...', Banging his fist gently on the steering wheel and chuckling further he said, 'do you remember that one time when she had entered the class, there was fireworks right outside the door?'

'oh god...Yesss... was that you?', she asked scandalized and then laughing at his confirming nod.

'Bijalia...Bijli...Patakha...', he explained and roared with laughter slapping hard on his thighs.

'baapre,....and then that...that..infamous chappri dance that followed. Infact now I remember you were the one leading those goon-like boys.'

Coloring up at her hilarious description, 'Guilty as charged madam', he said pinching his ear.

Their laughter filled the time it took to cover the distance to the nearest Food joint Anu mentioned. She felt so relaxed and comfortable with Anuj just as she had always felt with Devika. It was easy to laugh with him, at him without being judged. She liked the way he could make her laugh. Although back then she must have found all this scandalous and ridiculous, but today while laughing along with him she found it stupidly hilarious.

Looking at him with a grin plastered on her face her thoughts fleeted rapidly from their first meeting to this day...'janamdin ke saath harkate bhi Kanhaji jaisi....ekdum natkhat'

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Mahakali Sev usal Centre

'Ab mujhse raha nahi jata.... bahut bhukh lagi hai', Anuj said rubbing his hands and eyeing the spreads of various chatnis, lots of sev, breads and the piping hot usal.

Anu and Anuj had finally found a corner table in their AC hall which the owner gladly arranged when he learned that his guests were none other than AK hotel's partners, Anuj Kapadia and Anupama.

'To der kis bast ki, shuru kato leke prabhuka naam', Anu said cheerfully and served him the bread on his spare plate.

Anuj had just taken the first morsel and little did he expect it to be so spicy. The spice irritated his throat so much he ended up choking on it and began coughing hard.

'Aree...aree...', Anupama rose from her seat handing him a glass of water and began rubbing his back to soothe him.

Anuj had taken off his spectacles, and unbuttoned the first two buttons of his shirt struggling to breathe normally after the surprising bout of cough that took a little more time than required to settle.

`Relax.... Relax... she said gently still rubbing his back.

He sipped some more water, closed his eyes, laid his head back and relaxed. Few seconds later he heard her bangles jingle and felt something warm on his forehead, his eyes flew open to see Anu wiping away the beads of sweat with her pallu which had covered his head despite the blast of AC right above him.

He recovered and rose awkwardly, and mumbled a 'thanks' followed by a 'sorry' ...

'Wo...Tissues nai hai', Anu said looking around.

She retreated as she realised, she had impulsively gone ahead wiping his face like that. She put distance between them immediately and took her seat opposite to him and then breaking the silence she commented, 'lagta hai aapko teekha suit nai karta...'

Anuj cleared his throat, put on his glasses and grinned, 'Ab meethe logo ki itni adat padh gayi hai na aajkal', he scooped some rabree from the little earthen pot it was served in, 'ki meetha zyada pasand karne laga hu', he ate it and winked at her.

Anu gaped at him and blushed helplessly. Such was the moment that neither teared away their eyes from the other. Finally, Anu's ringing phone broke the spell.

Anuj too rubbed his nose, looked distracted and began to check his phone. Stop flirting Anuj!

Anu hesitantly answered the call but looked relatively thankful for the distraction. It was work. Pressing the phone to her ear, Anu pulled out her diary and pen again, she quickly turned pages to the empty one and began to scribble the notes as she spoke.

Anuj's interest levels peaked when he saw her scrawled handwriting on the other page that read `Things I want to do that make me happy.

The neat list lured him. This was his only opportunity to take a look at it he thought and immediately rose to tower over her appearing to be scrolling on his mobile while he pinned down the fluttering page she was writing on with his spare hand. She glanced at him once and noticed that his eyes were on his mobile so continued to write.

He quickly tilted his phone, hovered it over the page of her list and clicked a picture of it. Smirking like a Cheshire cat he went about his business appearing absolutely disinterested in what she was writing.

He lifted his hand off the page and took his seat when she ended the call. His triumphant smile had lingered for a few more seconds than required. He'd read her list after all. A list of things that would make his Anu happy. The simplicity of it had made it even more essential for Anuj to fulfil it. His list that is.

Things I want to do that make me Happy.

1) Anything that makes my children Happy. For now get Pakhi the interview appointment she wants with the industrialist. (Name? Pakhi ne fari puchvu padse)

2) Give life to someone. (Kanhaji ne prarthna evu thay).

3) A Starry sky - some heart to heart conversations - dance maybe?

4) Listen to endless Ghazals..

5) Innocent prank on someone. (Thodi nasti to chale)

6) Once in this life - enjoy rains like no one is watching.

To be cont...

Beautiful ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏 and i can't wait for the next part where anuj wld fulfill anu's dreams esp 3rd one and final one 😍😍😍

This was amazing!! Full of #MaAn moments. I really want makers to show some flashback scenes of #MaAn from their college days now 😀

So good....👏

It was really nice to read...👍🏼

Do continue.

Loved it!

Must have read this with a wide smile, from one side of my face to the other.

It’s not a date, it’s not a date,hell it’s a date! Made me chuckle so much! You can just feel the love! We all rooting for Anuj! Loving all the little moments and the flashbacks to their college days.

I am sure Anuj will fulfill one of Anu’s wishes on the journey back home…, but which one will it be? Rain dance or prank?

I for one will be waiting for the rain dance… I have so much running through my head!! Songs, dancing a step forward in their declaration. Eye locks have got to lead to another type of lock….lip lock?!

Lovely as always👏. The details of their college days and the internal thoughts of Anuj are adorable

Beautiful

So so beautiful 😍❤️

Pls continue soon