New FF: teri meri Kahani.pt 7 pg 8 9/11 - Page 4

Recap

Radhika Dev meet for the first time ( in flashback)

Okay, Ms. Smarty pants, introduce yourself.'

Radhika ... Radhika sharma,' she answered lifting her chin, unconsciously defiant.

so you are Radhika? My parents adopted daughter.' A thorough gaze sized her up from head to toe. Dev liked what he saw... Who wouldn't?

Almond shaped eyes perfectly sized, with a pert nose trailed by pouty pink lips, sat pretty in a heart shaped fair face. Bereft of any make up, Radhika appeared to be a tall teenager, except her body was that of women. Her curves, clearly visible in tight yin-yang powder pink and silver coloured t-shirt and figure hugging jeans.

Dev's amusement grew, as he noticed radhika's flush become more pronounced, at his minute inspection. My stares are actually making her uncomfortable. He thought, surprised. In the circles Dev moved, there was not one woman, married or single, who would not Botox or lipo her very bones just to emerge good enough to catch his eyes. But Radhika, discomfited to the core, literally hoped from one foot to other.

Radhika , experienced stange tingles, as dev's eyes freely roamed over her. Even though thoroughly covered, she felt completely exposed. To break the eye contact, Radhika abruptly swung her face away, bringing the wow' expression to his notice.

Dev, riveted, gazed at the poker straight, shiny brownish black tresses cascading down the shoulders, ending at the waist. Ms dimple kapadia and Demi Moore, your days are numbered! His hands twitched to touch the brownish black velvet.

so you've met Radhu?' Mrinalini, dev's SIL's voice broke the moment.

Radhu? Is she some kid to all that' Dev baited the spitfire.

Yup! For them I am you have any problem,' Radhika shot back.

Damn my comeback was super lame, I suck at this witty repartee, fretting she bit her lip.

Dev was not backing down; he opened his mouth to fire another salvo. Radhika braced herself for the next zinger.

hey Radhu, maa is looking for you . she is in her room,' mrinalini interrupted, giving them each a closer look.

Thanks Bhabhi!.' Radhika murmured, quickly climbing the marble stairways, happy to escape the not so extinct T.Rex.

so what do you think of Radhu?' Mrinalini asked softly of dev whose eyes remained pegged on the other girl.

Surprisingly, quite attractive and not my type at all.'

attractive and not your type? That doesn't make any sense dear brother-in-law.' Dev did have a certain reputation with women.

Dear sister-in-law, I like my women a lot more polished and sophisticated. My women has to be strong, independent kind, who sees my shoulder as something to rub against, rather than something to cry or lean on.' Dev now looked directly at Mrinalini, as he flopped on to the adjoining sofa. A full-scale, head-to-head offensive was unleashed; Mrinalini's head versus his.

That's it! An amazon is your ideal women?' Mrinalini retorted.

That's not all! No saas-bahu serials for her, only CNN , ESPN and bang-bang... with only me, ofcourse. She would stand out, not merely for her looks which is anyway something the parents should be blamed or credited for.'

oh, so she could be butt ugly and you would be okay with that?' mrinalini ridiculed.

Dev shook his head. she has to be nice to look at, but not necessarily a Gisele Bunched. The way she carries herself and the way she speaks and thinks is much more important. She has to be what you see is what you get kind of gal! my qualification and interests should thrill her more than my money.'

that doesn't sound bad at all? But what if, she has had prior relationships? A colourful past... like someone in our family?' Mrinalini's face danced with mischief.

Dev broadly grinning said, mildly, her past is only the past; with absolutely no bearing on the present. Relationships are important aspects of building one's character and gaining experience for both men and women. I won't share her with anyone, but not interested in fighting ghosts.'

well, well not an MCP after all? Wonders never seize!' Mrinalini said.

Smiling, Dev continued, there is more. I am not looking for the jeans-clad, English speaking, gharulu kinds. Lassi served in a wine glass, is still lassi. There should be no lies, no mind games and no excessive vanity. And unequivocally, she cannot be a gauche teenager who wears sneakers in the middle of the day!' the part was a dig at Radhika's sport shoes.

Oh c'mon Radhika is damn sweet and extremely nice.' Mrinalini defended ,'And why are you so anal about women wearing sneakers?'

You cant stand VB ( Vivek Bhaya) in transparent and you yourself avoid certain coulours. Similarly, a woman in sneakers totally puts me off, except when she is exercising.' Dev's eccentricity made complete sense to him.

you are crazy! Radhu is wonderful.'

eh tu Brutus!'

Mrinalini gave him a confounded look.

You too are a part of Radhika's fan club? Weren't mom and dad enough?'

VB is a part of it too.' Smirking, Mrinalini shot back.

well then I bid adieu to all you demented people.' Standing up, dev, dramtically clasped his head.

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