Love has its strange ways- Part-34 pg 147 - Page 91

Originally posted by: ...Natasha...

Who would of thought the mighty Raghav is so understanding and patience
I love the way Ragna was thinking about each other
Raghav explaining things to Sammy was awesome. He is all good in giving Kalpi time to be normal again with their friendship with the hope that she will come back and I hope she does, and that too soon :)
Dhaval making Kalpi work in the kitchen and talking to her making her realized Raghav importance in her life is amazing. Aww Kalpi is so nervous for her big presentation and Raghav is nervous for her lol
Superb update

Thanks Natasha and Kalpi will soon come back to Raghav 😊

Barkha,

So RAGNA, the two orphan feeling ppl hv travelled their journey together with the range of emotions together from competition, hate, guilt, repentance, nurturing, caring, sharing to a beautiful friendship and trust/faith in each other. Now the realization tht both of them feel something beyond friendship for each other is remaining n we r waiting for it to see hoe u unfold it. Of course it will be par excellence as u hv been so far.

update dear...waiting 4r update...
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Update krona dear pleaaase 😭

The Chapter is Beautifull..!!! Pls.. Update Soon.. ;) :D

D title suits d story n its totally a hatke concept really beautiful potrayal of der emotions waiting fr update soon..cnt wait fr d office scenes loving dis cool composed raghav 😃

Part-34

Raghav left for his office. All through the drive he was silent. Usually the ride to office before Kalpi entered in his life was filled with phone calls. But today it was a silent affair. He had diverted all the calls to office phone so that no body disturbs him. Bush in his thoughts he didn't realise when the car came to a halt. He looked up but by then Nandan, his, driver, had already left. He looked at the surroundings and relsed that it wasn't his office. His car was parked in Kalpi's society. But it was too late to do anything Nandan had left to take Kalpi.

Kalpi opened the door to leave but was surprised to see Nandan standing with a wide smile on the door. He was about to ring the bell but she opened it before that. "Nandan tum yaha." "Haan didiji I have come to take you. Its your first day after you recovered. So I thought I should come to take you." "Thank You Nandan but I can go on my own now." She deliberately said No coz she didn't want to meet him now but destiny had other plans. "Didiji now that I have come so aa jaiye na.." He insisted. "Kalpi" Dhaval said in between. "Go with him." She looked at him all confused but he nodded and she reluctantly gave in.

Raghav was standing outside his car when he saw Nandan who was having a big smile on his face. It was evident for him that Kalpi is coming. Slowly her slender form appeared before him and he was dumbstruck looking at her. He checked her out from tip to toe and automatically the word slipped from his mouth "Beautiful" His eyes were on Kalpi all through her walk and finaly when she came before him, still in his trance the words ditched him once again and he said it "You are looking gorgeous." She looked at him his eyes never leaving hers. She lowered her eyes and blushed. The sound of horn brought them to their surrounding and he realised what he has said but it was too late. The words had slipped.He looked at her and saw her blushing and smile inwardly on seeing her reaction. "Chale" He asked and opened the door hinting her to sit inside. She sat inside stil wondering why she blushed on hearing appreciation from him. He closed the door and went to the other side to sit in.

Nandan who knew Kalpi likes to listen songs while drive turned on the radio. It was as if something was different in air and everything almost everything was working in the same direction,to bring them closer just the way they used to be or may be more than that. (I am crazy fan of Kishore Da songs) The song played and momentarily both of them went down their memory lane. The song somewhere reflected their inner emotions which now a days were coming on their face.

Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se
Yun Mulaaqat Ho Gayi
Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se
Yun Mulaaqat Ho Gayi
Phir Kya Hua Yeh Na Puchho
Kuch Aisi Baat Ho Gayi
Ek ajnabee haseena se
Yun mulakat ho gayi

Raghav and Kalpi remembered the day when they met for the first time in elevator. It was unusual they met and fought. Both had a small smile gracing their face.


Wo Achanak Aa Gayi
Yun Nazar Ke Saamne
Jaise Nikal Aaya
Ghata Se Chaand
Chehre Pe Zulfen
Bikhri Hui Thi
Din Mein RaatHo Gayi
Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se
Yun mulakat ho gayi

He remebered how sub consciously he was thinking about her in that party when she appeared all of a sudden decked up in saree. She was looking different as well as beautiful.

Jane man jane jigar
Hota mai shayar agar
Kehta gazal teri adao par
Maine ye kaha to
Mujse khafa ho
Jaane hayaat ho gayi
Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se
Yun Mulaaqat Ho Gayi

The day they spent post her accident was flashing before their eyes. How she teased him and how he took care of her without making her think that she is helpless.


Khubsurat baat hai ye
Char pal ka saath hai ye
Sari umar mujko rahega yaad
Mai akela tha magar
Ban gai wo hamsafar
Wo mere sath ho gayi


They both realised how they had become an inseperable part of each other's life. It had been so difficult for to her over come her awkwardness but she didn't want to loose his friendship and likewise he too gave her time for loosing her friendship was out of question.

Ek Ajnabi Hasina Se
Yun mulakaat ho gayi
Phir kya hua ye na pucho
Kuch aisi baat ho gayi

So lost were they in the lyrics of the song which was describing the meaning and beauty of their relationship that they almost forgot they had reached office. "Bhaiyaji we have reached." Raghav blinked his eyes frequently for few moments. It took time for him to realise that he was completely lost in his chain of thoughts. He looked at Kalpi who gave the same expression. Silently she stepped down from car.

The huge building and the board bearing the name 'Singhania Industries brought her back to reality, the presentation. She gulped on seeing the huge building nervousness engulfed her once again.

Raghav unknowingly moved ahead of her. He stood by the lift when he saw Kalpi still standing at the place where they had stepped out of car. "Kalpi. Come lets go. Its going to be 9:45. Come" Kalpi nodded and walked towards him. She started taking the route of staircase when he tugged her hand. "Where are you going?" She stared at her hand while he looked at her all confused. Why she suddenly changed the route was not making sense to him. "Raghav...I mean Sir" "Its not yet 10 Kalpi." Raghav cut her statement in between. She sighed and finally said "You don't like to share lift.Remember our first meeting." Raghav smiled at her as if mocking on her and said "Hmmm but not with the one who has shared my home,my room, my friends, my car, my cabin and most importantly my life." Kalpi looked at him. His gaze was soft but at the same time it carried anger for the statement she uttered was completely irrelevant now.
She lowered her eyes and bite her lips for passing such stupid statement. "Chale...ya you have further questions." She nodded in negative and entered in lift with The Raghav Singhania.

After reaching office Kalpi went to her desk and Raghav went to his cabin. She looked at the presentation and found her mind loosing on the details which needed to be mentioned during the meeting. She looked at Raghav and knew at present its only him who can encourage her, motivate her. She silently stoood up and went inside the cabin forgetting to knock the door since it wasn't her habit these days. "Raa...ghav" The mention of his name in this wnever failed to bring a smile on his face. He smiled inwardly and looked up at a confused Kalpi who badly needed help.

"Kya hua? Whats the problem?" She came near the chair and sat on it while resting her hands on his table and placing her head in between her palms. "I am scared...rather my confidence is giving up. I am feeling low. What...what if I fumble while giving the presentation. What if I forget important integral details related to the project!!!" "Nothing, we will still bag the deal." Kalpi smiled on listening to his words. Relief seeped in her eyes but soon it faded away when she listened what he said next. "The only difference being I'll have to agree some of their terms and conditions which I certainly don't like. When it comes to deal I prefer to have a upper hand. You'll soon get a warning call from HR give first and last warning to take your work seriously. I'll reconsider the decision of appointing you as Financial Head and will possibly find a suitable substitute against Mehta Uncle."

"Raghav what are you saying?" "Its Sir Kalpana and not Raghav the buiness hours are on. Kalpana, Raghav is your friend I agree. But in office I am Raghav Singhania and everybody who works under me or who knows me very well has an idea about what this Company means to me. I DON'T LIKE MISTAKES. I choose best Kalpana and if I don't get best my team grooms them to make them best. You have been given the job on your merits and now its upto you to decide whether you wnat to become Finance Head or you are content with this Asst. Finance Head post" His voice carried the sincerity while his eyes showed the seriousness. His demeanour had arrogance and his face showed he was adamant.

Kalpi stood up silently and reached towards the door. She turned back to see his reactions but by now he was again engrossed in his files. She came out of his cabin all lost in the events tht occurred few minuted before. She knew Raghav Singhania is a very strict businessman but unfortunately she never got a chance to work with him. The day she joined she landed in hospital at night and two days later she was in his home. From that day she never faced Raghav Singhania, she just knew Raghav whom other didn't know. It was her first time and she felt bad. She looked at her presentation. The confidnce which had weakend now was rising within her.

"No body can take what is rightfully mine. I have worked a lot to achieve this position. This isn't the first time she is going to give presentation. I'll prove myself. I am not weak. No I am not. This presentation will be my comeback. Yes!!!" Her voice sounded firm now and the feeling of dejection was now replaced with fierce determination to prove herself. Her eyes were carrying the spark and to add more to it her phone buzzed. She looked at it and her eyes twinkled on seeing Sammy's msg "Hey sweetheart I am sure you are gonna rock the conference room. Looking forward to the meeting. Good Luck buddy." There was a wink smiley added at the end "Everybody trusts me so much how can I break it." She thought. "Get ready Raghav Singhania." She grinned.

The meeting was at 2 after lunch. Kalpana looked at the presentation one last time and took in the details she had added recently to make it more apt.

The delegates reached a little before time and Sammy and Raghav were there to attend them. They discussed the ongoing trends of market while Kalpana together with Pooja supervised everything. Sharp at 2 the meeting started. After giving a brief introduction soon it was Kalpana's turn. She stood up. Her body language reflected her confidence. She reached the dias and gave a brief glance of what was she going to present.

Soon things started getting into the flow. With each slide the presentation was becoming more and more interesting. She presented the past records of Singhania's. The success rate with which they had completed similar kind of projects. She had included tabular forms to present a comparable feasibility study and also a graph which reflected the expected sales growth of both the companies from this project. Not a single area was untouched. She had taken all the aspects and avenues into consideration.

While Sammy was overly happy, Raghav's eyes were brimming with pride. His friend had made him.proud of herself today and he was satisfied with her performance.The whole room echoed with applause when Kalpana finished her presentation. Finally she made it. Mr.Mehta was way too happy with her work. He has watched her closely and knew how much hard work she had put in this presentation. Sammy was clapping for her like a true friend should. Kalpi looked at Raghav who acknowledged her victory with a smile she was familiar to. It was hard for her to stop herself from crying. But she knew she cannot create a scene.

Almost every person lives a dual life. One for the world and one for himself and his close knitted family and friends. Only few people get a chance to see both the personalities of a single person. People tend to be different professionally and personally. Often who are hard in office are actually quite soft in personal life. Raghav fell in that category. He was a tough businessman to deal with but a gem of a person to get along with. Until now Kalpana was familiar with just one side of Raghav personal one, but today she caught a glimpse of Raghav Singhania, the businessman. She was startled at first but then somewhere she is as tough as Raghav and took it as a challenge. It was she who helped him to bring back the old cool dude Raghav and now it was Raghav who helped her to bring back the old feisty Kalpana.

Thanks and Enjoy Reading 😊

Res