RAGNA SS :MY DESIRES FOR YOU-part16-pg:124 updated 15/5 - Page 6

Originally posted by: snacky

just read both the parts... its a lovely start... waiting for more

Originally posted by: b.baheti

Nice one Stella 😊

So Kalpi was admiring Raghav wow...not bad doosri mulakat mei bhi he is not in proper clothes Lol 😆

Kiara, the girl whose fate cheated her now has Kalpi and Raghav with her. It was really emotional when she hugged Kalpi try to seek in comfort, love and warmth. It was beautiful 😊

Waiting for 3rd Chappy. 😊

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CHAPTER THREE

MY HEART DESIRES FOR YOU❤️

Raghav watched as kalpi climbed into her car and drove away. He thanked the

stars he'd found her when he did. Kaira needed someone like kalpi in her life. And then there was him. What was it about the girl that drew him to her, made him determined to get her under his roof? It had been weird. That first day they met he'd heard the scream, dropped the towel and found himself staring into the most attractive dove shaped eyes of a startled and stunningly beautiful woman. No matter that she was in a maid's uniform and had her sleek black hair pulled into an old fashioned bun. He'd felt a jolt of electricity run through him, a shock that made him freeze. What the hell, he'd thought. He'd never reacted to a woman like that before.

And she'd appeared just when he was praying for a miracle, just when he'd

almost given up hope of finding the perfect companion for Kaira.

He remembered seeing her fright and saying something or other to reassure her

but he'd been so startled that seconds passed before he remembered that he was still standing stark naked in front of her. By that time she was already turning to flee.Good thing he'd stopped her from leaving the suite altogether. Now because of his quick action she would be working for him under this very roof. He couldn't help but smile at the turn of events. He was looking forward to getting to know Miss Kalpana Jadhav When Kalpi's tail lights disappeared Raghav went inside in search of Kaira. He found her watching cartoons.

"Uncle, can I have ice cream?"

Raghav went over and tousled her hair. "Of course, Kaira. And it's may I have

ice cream', okay?"

"Okay," she said as she stuck her thumb in her mouth and looked up at him with big blue eyes, her little face as solemn as a priest. Raghav knew what that meant and his chest tightened in sympathy. The thumb in the mouth meant that Kaira was really missing her mother right then. Her thumb was her source of comfort in a world that had turned upside down.

"Come on, sweetie," he said and lifted her up in his arms. "Let's both go get

some ice cream."

***

A week had passed since Kalpi arrived at Raghav's house with her suitcases and

few possessions piled into her car. Thankfully, she would be able to spend the next five months or so focusing on Kaira and her needs since she didn't need to check in at the university until October. Since her arrival Kaira had spent every waking moment with her and slowly, tentatively, the little girl began to open up like a tender flower in the morning dew.

The first three nights were difficult. Kaira had cried herself to sleep each night,

refusing Kalpi's attempts to comfort her. On the fourth night, instead of trying to read a bedtime story, Kalpi pulled toys from the box and acted out the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs right there on top of the little girl's blanket. Kaira laughed so hard she had to wipe happy tears away with the back of her hand.

After that she insisted that kalpi pile the toys onto the bed each night so they

could act out Cinderella, the Bremen Traveling Musicians and all her other favorite bedtime tales. Kalpana was happy to oblige and when Kaira asked her to climb into the bed with her she pulled the child close and they cuddled until the little head dipped onto her shoulder and Kyaira slipped softly into sleep.

Next day Kalpana woke to the sound of birds whistling outside her window. It was going to be a great day, she knew, because it was sunny and bright, it was Saturday, and Raghav would return home.

She knew it was stupid of her to feel the way she did but she couldn't help it.

She was actually looking forward to seeing him again. She was sure that

a man like him would have women flitting around like moths to a flame. He probably

had myriads of female admirers in every city he visited. He certainly wouldn't notice her, a simple helper working to make a living.

Even though she knew there was no way she could compete for his attention

Kalpi could not stop herself from feeling a jolt of excitement at the thought of seeing him again. With a smile on her face she hopped out of bed and padded across the hallway to Kaira's room. She tapped on the door and went in then leaned over to tickle the little girl's cheeks.

"Wake up, sleepyhead," she said with a laugh as Kaira stretched and opened her tiny mouth in a yawn that could swallow an elephant. "Time to get ready for a fun day."

Half an hour later Kalpi and Kaira were in the kitchen having a breakfast of

pancakes, eggs, strawberries and yogurt. They were racing to see who would finish first. They had a full day scheduled. First, Kalpi would review letters and numbers with Kaira then they would take a dip in the pool then do lunch and then gardening. Kalpi knew that working in the garden, planting seeds and nurturing the flowers were all excellent therapy for her little charge. She was in her second year of the PhD program in Psychology and much of her research involved child development, motivation and counseling. There was something about working with your hands that calmed the nerves, and working outdoors in the fresh air surrounded by the beauty of nature were like magic to soothe the spirit and comfort the soul. This was what Kaira needed in her life right now - structure, physical activity and a feeling of accomplishment.

After lunch kalpi plopped a wide-brimmed straw hat onto Kaira's head and they

went out to the garden that circled the back patio. The little girl was armed with a miniature garden fork and shovel while kalpi followed with a watering can.

"Race you," Kaira yelled and took off across the grass, laughing as she ran.

Kalpi ran after her, laughing too, happy to see that she was in a cheerful mood.

When they got to the far end of the garden kalpi flopped down onto the grass,

panting and laughing, then she slid a finger across her brow, pretending to wipe sweat away. "Wow, you're a really fast runner," she said, opening her eyes wide as if in amazement. "I couldn't catch you in a million years."

"Really?" Kaira asked, eyes wide with wonder. "Did I run that fast?"

"Yes, you did," kalpi said and reached over to tickle her. "You're my Olympic

champion."

After that they settled down to some serious gardening, with kalpi digging the

holes and Kaira dropping the seeds in and covering them with earth. Then it was Kaira's job to water the seeds while kalpi weeded out that section of the garden to make sure they didn't choke the seedlings when they popped out of ground.

They were so absorbed in their task, working together in comfortable

companionship, that they both jumped at the snap of a twig behind them. They

whirled around to see a tall, blonde and exquisitely beautiful in woman in a cloud white summer dress staring down at them. Kalpi put up a hand to shade her eyes from the sun and that was when she saw the woman's face, perfectly made-up with crimson lips that curled in what looked like disdain.

Kalpi, taken aback by the sudden appearance of the stranger, took off her garden gloves and rose to her feet.

The woman was looking at them with such an unfriendly expression that it was as if they were the intruders and not her.

"Hello," kalpi said, still feeling a little off balance. "May I help you?" She felt

Kaira move closer to her and she put a reassuring hand on the child's shoulder.

"So you're the new maid," the woman said, her eyes flashing with something

akin to dislike. "I heard about you but nobody told me you were beautiful."

"Excuse me?" Kalpi said, unnerved by her statement.

"Raghav told me he got a companion for his new...responsibility." She turned her eyes on Kaira and from her look kalpi could tell that, for some reason, the child was a source of annoyance to her..

"But I thought it would be somebody like Mrs. kapoor. He never told me you were young." Her brows settled into a frown that made it obvious that this was a major problem.

Kalpi raised her eyebrows, unable to hide her surprise. "And you are?"

The woman's eyes widened as if shocked that she would ask. Or maybe she was

shocked that she didn't already know of her. Kalpi didn't know which.

"I am Pakhi Raizada and I own the home next door. Raghav and I have been

friends for several years." The woman said the words with a haughty sniff.

Kalpi did not miss her deliberate emphasis on the word friends'. Pakhi Raizada was obviously sending her a message. Her relationship with Raghav was a

whole lot more than just friendship.

Kalpi didn't know what deflated her more, the thought that Raghav was involvedv with the woman or the thought that there was any possibility of Pakhi

getting involved in Kaira's life. The woman obviously had a problem with the child's presence at the house. Heavens, what if Kaira became Raghav's charge permanently?

And what if pakhi became his wife? What would happen to poor little Kaira? She shook her head, trying to dispel the horrible thought. She gave the woman a cold stare, as chilly as the one that had been directed at them. "Is there anything I can help you with, Ms. Raizada?"

"No, there's nothing you can do for me," she said and raised a delicate hand to

brush away the wisps of hair that the soft breeze had blown into her eyes. "But I'll speak to Raghav about the activities of this child. Why do you have her out here digging in the dirt? Shouldn't she be in school?"

"There's no school on Saturdays. Besides, she's only four. Whatever she needs

to learn I teach her at home."

Pakhi frowned. "You? Teach her? What would a maid know about what's

best for a child? She needs structure in her life. The best thing that Raghav could do for her is to get her into a good boarding school."

Kalpi gasped. "Boarding school? Are you mad?" The words were out before

she could stop herself. She could not believe the woman would suggest such a thing.

Pakhi's lips tightened and she glared at Kalpi. "I would ask you to remember

your position." Then with a look full of scorn she said, "I went to boarding school in

Europe all of my young life and it did me a world of good."

Kalpi could just imagine the good it had done her. That was probably what had

turned her into the world-class bitch she was now. The nerve of her to even think of putting dear little Kaira into boarding school.

"Kalpi, am I going away?"

She looked down to see Kaira gazing up at her with huge, scared eyes, the hint of tears already appearing in the corners.

Kalpi felt like someone was squeezing her heart. How could she have been so

thoughtless? She'd been discussing Kaira's future with this woman right in front of the child as if she weren't there.

She dropped to her knees in the dirt and pulled Kaira into her arms. "No, pari,

you're not going anywhere. Your home is right here with Uncle Raghav."

"And you?" Kaira asked, searching Kalpi's eyes as if for even more

reassurance.

But how could she promise Kaira that, too? She was only an employee, after all.

Raghav could terminate her employment at any time. And if this meddler Pakhi Raizada had any say in it that day could come sooner rather than later. Still, she had to say something to appease the child. She'd already experienced enough confusion for one day.

"me too."

Kaira smiled and Kalpi's heart sang. The little girl was going to be all right.

Pulling her close, she gave her a quick kiss on the forehead.

Turning towards Pakhi In a calm voice she said, "If you'll excuse me I have to take Kaira inside now." Then she quickly gathered up the tools, took Kaira's hand and walked away leaving the grand Ms. Pakhi Raizada staring after them.

***

Raghav groaned and shook his head. Yet another delay and two more hours this

time. He looked across at his pilot and the man gave him a shrug and an apologetic grin. There was nothing he could do. If air traffic controllers said they had to sit out the windstorm then that was what they would do.

Raghav checked his watch. After eight o'clock. Mrs. Simpson would be gone by

now and Kaira would already be in bed. He'd spoken to her earlier that day and

promised he'd be home to read her a story. He grimaced. He'd broken a promise to a child who was very sensitive right now and needed stability and reassurance.Breaking a promise was definitely not the way to give her that.

Then his mind went to the woman who had crowded his thoughts for the whole

week he'd been away. He shifted in his seat as his loins tightened at the very thought of her. What was it about Kalpana Jadhav that turned him on every time? He couldn't think about her without imagining kissing her till she was breathless, his hands sliding down to cradle her soft, full Moons.

He shook his head and stood up then he went over to the plate glass windows of

the lounge and began to pace. He had to rein in his thoughts. Kalpana was an

employee and he'd better remember that. But, damn, why did she have to be so sexy?And there was more. There was something about her that drew him like a

magnet. It wasn't just her physical beauty. Maybe it was her infectious smile or her obvious love for children. There was something good and calm and nurturing about her that made him trust her completely. He'd trusted her with Kaira and even though he'd done his duty and checked all her references he'd known from the first time they met - brief as it had been - that she was genuine.

He smiled to himself as he thought about getting back home and seeing her

again. Of course he wouldn't see her tonight. It would be too late for that. But he'd be home all day Sunday in the company of his two girls'. He chuckled at that thought. He, the dedicated bachelor, had become a family man in the space of just a couple of weeks. The thought of the responsibility of a family had scared him for years but now he was looking forward to seeing his pretend one. He must be getting old.

Raghav did not get home till almost two o'clock in the morning. Tired and grimy from his travels he dumped his suitcase in the hallway and climbed the stairs to the master bedroom where he stripped and went straight into the shower. It was only when he was clean and refreshed that he felt the weight of weariness lift from his shoulders. God, it felt good to be clean.

He grabbed his robe from the hook and shrugged it on and secured it with the sash. Then, barefoot, he headed over to the wing that Kalpi and Kaira occupied. He wanted to check on them quickly before retiring for the night.

First, he peeped in on Kaira. In the room was a dim light cast by the softly

glowing nightlight by Kaira's bed. Quietly he padded over to look down at the

sleeping child. She was resting peacefully as she clutched her teddy bear, her blonde hair curling softly around her face which was slightly pink from sleep.

He left the room and returned to the hallway then glanced at the door to Kalpi's

room. He thought of checking in on her too but quickly dashed the idea. What was he, a Peeping Tom? He couldn't invade her privacy like that. No, he'd have to be patient and wait till morning to see her again.

He was just about to turn away when he noticed that the door was ajar. Had she

done that deliberately, probably so she could hear if Kaira cried out in the night? Or was she still up? He could see a dim light through the thin slice between the door and the jamb. She might be up reading.

For a moment he paused then his curiosity got the better of him and he

approached the door. He gave a soft tap. Hearing no response he slowly pushed the door just wide enough for his head to go around.

The bedside lamp was on but Kalpi's bed was empty. The covers were neatly

spread and the bed looked like it hadn't been slept in.

Raghav frowned. Where in the blazes was she? His eyes swung over to the

bathroom door but it stood open and the bathroom was in total darkness. Now he was really concerned. Kalpi wouldn't have left Kaira in the house all by herself, would she? No. He was certain she would never do such a thing.

He backed out of the room then took the few steps to the other door down the

hallway. Before he even pushed it open he could tell this was where he'd find Kalpi.

As he stood at the door the fragrance of her perfume wafted toward him. He followed the flowery scent, stepping into the sitting room kalpi shared with Kaira, and walked over to the loveseat by the window.

And there she lay, curled up in the seat like a little cat, a book of fairy tales

resting on her hip. She must have come into the sitting room after putting Kylie to bed and had fallen asleep with the book still in her lap.

Raghav contemplated getting a blanket and covering her where she lay.

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