Episode 23
Santu and DM returned to their individual rooms but the sweet taste of kiss still lingered on their lips..
Tired but much calmer Santu put together her things ready for the next day, she was anxious as it was the first time she would travelling abroad but in order to hold onto her job she was ready to give it a go..
The next morning came rather quicker than Santu had imagined and she scurried along the landing dragging her suitcase..
Santu: Champa…!! I'm running late.. Can you please get Shankar to put my suitcase in the car..
As she procceded towards the stairs she was greeted by Toral, who smiled at her, Santu looked away but Toral wanted to speak..
Toral: Can I just say something please.. I know your going out but it's really only going to take a few minutes..
Santu: I don't have long..
Toral: I just want to thank you for last night.. I don't know what the truth behind Arjan's death is but I know you are not a bad woman.. I saw it in your eyes last night.. The way you saved me from Khemi.. Thank you..
Santu: I don't want you to think I did out a relationship, I only did it because I can't bear to see a woman being abused whether it be by a woman or a man..
Toral: Thank you regardless.. And have a nice time..
Saying this toral walked away leaving Santu on the top of the stairs.. She looked around and went to see DM..
As she approached the room and went in she realised it was empty.. She wanted to bid DM goodbye but he wasn't there.
Upset she proceeded downstairs.. She looked around and the house was relatively empty..
Pulling Champa to one side..
Santu: Where is Suraj, Maulik and -
Champa: and Maalik.. (Chuckling) They have all gone to Delhi this morning.. Suraj and Maulik bhai had some work to sort out and they took DM to show him the new factory site..
Santu: Oh.. I see..(disappointed that DM hadn't mentioned anything the night before)
Champa: Don't worry they will be back by Sunday night and so will you..
(she hugged Santu, and bid her farewell..)
Champa: Have fun.. And do bring some souvenirs from your holiday..
Santu: It is business only.. But I will bring you something nice..
Both smiling walked towards the car and Santu got in..
The drive to the airport was long winded and tiring and Santu was dreading getting into the aeroplane.
She checked in and walked around the duty free area trying on perfumes and purchased a bottle of CHANEL No. 5 Perfume.. Finally she took her seat and switched through the channels on the small screen in front of her…
Borning.. Boring, and boring.. She had only seen DM the night before and was missing him tremendously.. She tried to get interested into the films that were showing but nothing.. She eventually put on her eye mask and went to sleep..
Many hours later, she was awoke by the air hostesses asking for tea or coffee.. She didn't want neither..
She remembered her kiss with DM and sunk back into her seat…
Eventually she arrived in Paris and felt a weird feeling.. She couldn't believe she had come so far away from DM.. so many miles away from home.. She was amazed by the airport structure which was much more complex than that in Surat…
Her phone bleeped as she stepped outside the airport.. It was Karan..
She answered quickly..
Karan: Santu.. Hi.. Me.. Karan..
Santu: Yes, I saw your name flashing.. Ermm where do I go??
Karan: The hotel is a coach drive away.. Get a taxi to take you there instead.. Get fresh and get to work.. I want the best reports and photo's understood..
Santu: That's fine but what is the hotel called???
Karan: Sorry.. Its in the envelope I gave you yesterday.. The envelope has your hotel name, your reseveration codes and an invite to the main catwalk event.. My friend Mr Cluade will receive you and yes he speaks Hindi/Gujarati.. Speak to you later. Have a nice time..
Santu: Bye..
Disconnecting the phone, she rummaged through her hand luggage and found the envelope.. She opened it and found the important papers but also a bundle of money with it was a note attached..
Spending money and A little thank you for going alone to Paris.. Enjoy your stay and remember have fun.
See you when you get back..
Karan..x
Rather taken aback Santu smiled at the gesture by her boss. She realised that his wife was extremely lucky to have married such a kind hearted man.
Pulling her suitcase she got into a taxi telling the driver to take her to La Duuffer Paradisee
She put her luggage down by the reception and admired the beautiful Hotel that the company had paid for her to stay in..
She walked over to the reception and was greeted pleasantly by a young brunette with a small button nose wearing a long black dress.
Receptionist: Bonjour madam..
Santu confused slighty.. : Hello..
Re: Hello Ma'am, how can we help you
Santu: Actually I have a reservation here.. My name is Mrs Santu Mayavanshi
Re: Mrs Mayavanshi.. Your room number is 408, its on the fourth floor, 4th room to the right..
Smiling Santu walked back to get her luggage but realised it was missing..
Santu: Where's my stuff gone.. (she was panicking)
Re2: Ma'am your belongings have been taken up for you.. You may go to your room
Relieved but still not 100% satisfied Santu pressed the button for the lift, just as she the door was closing, a voice called out..
V: Stop the lift..
Santu knew this voice.. But no.. not possibly.. Or could it be???
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