FF : Ragna Special Bond - New Update on Pg 72 on 12/07/2014

It has been one month since she first encountered Raghav following his arrival to India, thought Kalpi as she sat alone with her thoughts on the park bench. He was so changed, so arrogant and distant. She could still remember the time; her family had helped him when he wanted to escape from the Kapoor's residence, as it was brought to their attention that they had ulterior motives and were only keeping him there so they would be able to take control of his father's business and property. When he left, he was a kind hearted person who was always there to help Kalpi. When she started working at his company, she had so much hope and could not wait to finally be close to her childhood friend again. On one hand she had no knowledge of what he went through to change him so much, and he had no idea what she went through for her to long for that bond with him. She was sent away to boarding school shortly after he left India, so they both shared similar circumstances of being alone which made them build an invisible wall protecting them from the world. The wall that Kalpi had developed around her started to develop cracks when she first met Raghav, but his arrogance soon became the agent she needed to fill up those cracks, once again securing her firm wall of protection. As Kalpi tried to figure things out, she decided that she will bring back the old Raghav as this will allow her to fill the void that she too has been carrying around. Kalpi was in deep thought when she suddenly saw an elderly lady running by, and she thought to herself that this is not the age to be exercising and that too in a sari. The thought made her chuckle a bit, which was very short lived when she spotted another women running calling out to the elderly women. She was shocked as she realised that the second lady was her mum, whom she was calling out to, but her mom didn't respond. Kalpi decided that she will follow her mum and find out what was happening. The elderly lady stopped running after some time, and Kamla too settled down next to her. Kalpi then made herself visible to her mom, whom at this point was shocked fearing the endless questions, to which she had no answers. Kalpi eventually caught her breath and enquired from her mom about the lady and why she was running after her. Kamla explained that she does not know the women's identity and was trying to assist her for the sake of humanity, as the lady has lost her memory. Vitthal and she are in the process of getting her to a safe place, but in the interim she is their responsibility. Kalpi requested her mother to bring the lady to their home as she will be safer and there will always be someone to look out for her. Her mother looked at her with such admiration, thinking that even though she was away from home for so long, she didn't forget her upbringing and values. Kalpi went to the lady and greeted her; introducing herself and went to touch her feet requesting her blessings. The lady was taken aback and told Kamla, that she has wonderful daughter and that she will one day make a great daughter-in-law to a blessed family. (Little did they know what destiny had planned for them.)

Part 2

Kalpi was grateful that it was a holiday, so she had time to think about how she was going to bring back her Raghav. As at times she could see in his eyes, that he was there, lost but somewhere deep inside he was there, and she was going to be the one that brings him out. She was sad thinking that he must of experienced some nasty episodes for him to have shut himself out the way he did. Kalpi could not understand why she was so uneasy and sad thinking about what he must of went through; what does he mean to her, she was yet to figure this out. The lady settled down well in their home, and Kalpi took great care of her, they both developed a good bond and she showered Kalpi with lots of love. Kalpi was overwhelmed with the love she received from the lady, and silently thought that she will help the lady regain her memory and reunite her with her family. With this in mind, Kalpi had her work cut out for her; she had two tasks at hand which she was determined to complete as that will bring her an abundance of happiness and joy.

It was early Monday morning and Kalpi had to go to the office, she prayed for God to help her in her day to get closer to her goals. She took blessings from the lady, whom she lovingly started calling "ma"

She arrived at the office and Raghav was not yet there, she felt uneasy wondering why he late. She was abruptly interrupted when she heard his voice asking her if she is getting paid to day dream or work. She just lovingly looked at him saying sorry sir; he could say nothing else looking at her beautiful puppy eyes. Raghav quickly walked away to his cabin, leaving a smiling Kalpi behind still staring at him. Sammy entered Raghav's cabin, telling him that a meeting that was scheduled for the day after tomorrow had to be held on that day itself as the company director had urgent work out of town thereafter. Raghav was now tensed thinking that it was impossible for them to have the meeting as they would never be prepared in time, when Sammy told him that nothing is impossible when Raghav has his Kalpi by his side. Raghav shot daggers looking him straight in the eye, inwardly thinking how does he know? Sammy knew what he was thinking but remained silent, as he has heard their childhood stories so many times and when Raghav was inebriated he was all the more dramatic, and ever since they came to India, Sammy has on more than one occasion caught Raghav staring at Kalpi, even though he was harsh and mean to her, it seems to have hurt himself more.

Sammy decided that he was going to work on making Raghav accept his feelings for Kalpi, and then he would thereafter work on Kalpi. Raghav said to inform the client that they cannot make the meeting this afternoon and they would meet when the director returns, Sammy tried to dispute with him to make him realize how important this deal is, and if they don't take this opportunity then the Kapoor's surely will. Unknown to them was that Kalpi heard the tail end of the conversation regarding the meeting, and she was confident that she would be able to prepare the presentation in time as she was familiar with that file. She walked into Raghav's cabin, and told them that she is sorry but she overheard their conversation, which took them both by shock thinking that she heard the first part. Their fears were dispelled when she continued talking and they realised that she only caught the tail end of it. In the last few days whenever Kalpi came in front of Raghav he could barely formulate a sentence, so Sammy blurted out that if Kalpana can pull this off, then Raghav will have to take her out to dinner. Kalpana's face just lit up and this more than enough motivation for her to get the presentation done. This reaction did not go unnoticed by Raghav, and he didn't know why, but he felt a sense of happiness enveloping him. Kalpi left the cabin, and got to work, smiling as she prepared for the meeting, and Raghav stealing glimpses of her.

Part 3

It was time for the meeting and the conference room was prepared for the visiting clients. Kalpana set up the projector and saved the presentation on the desktop. She then informed Sammy that they were good to go, just then she noticed that Raghav was talking to Sammy, who made his way to her, informing her that Raghav wanted her to present, she was overwhelmed by his trust and faith in her. She took the podium and started talking, they all watched her intently, and taking in all of the concepts she related to them. However there was one person in the room, whom was not paying attention to anything she had to say, but just watched her graceful actions, taking in her beauty and intelligence. She was every guys dream, an all in one perfect package; he couldn't help but smile to himself feeling proud. He was disturbed from his heavenly dream when he heard applause, she had completed the presentation, need-less to say that everyone was very impressed and was ready to sign the deal with his company. As all the members congratulated each other, Raghav kept glancing at Kalpi, as she started packing the equipment away. As everyone exited that conference room, leaving only Kalpi and Raghav behind, as per Sammy's plan; Kalpi stealthily walked towards Raghav making him slightly nervous at her closeness. She softly told him, please come for me up at 8pm, will be waiting for you and left the room. Raghav was now anxious, but still felt a sense of comfort and happiness. He was scared that he would not be able to maintain the facade of not caring for her if she is alone with him, but the happiness he was feeling overruled the fear he was experiencing.