If it was meant to be-(Update 2/10/10pg107) - Page 11

Originally posted by: adi_gupta

awwwwwwwsome neha but one confusion

why gunjan mother alwys think gunjan to marry maynk why not nupur

or is sammy no the truth soon about gunjan

thx for this lovely update

PART 6
"Thanks a bunch for coming shopping with him,Nupur.I hate shopping alone and Dia usually never has time to come with me."Mrs.Sharma remarked.
"Oh no aunty you dont need to thank me."Nupur said."I love shopping alot."
"You have chosen perfect colors for the curtains.I think Mayank would like them."Mrs.Sharma said smiling.
Mayank...I have been shopping for Mayank.The name brought a jolt in her heart.She immediately started counting the sequins in her dupatta.Thankfully Mrs.Sharma's phone rang.
"Will please excuse me beta?I will have to take this call."she stood up and walked to the salad bar.Nupur glanced at the restuarant once and then her hand moved to touch the fabric.The fabric was dark blue and beige.Mayank's curtains...She smiled.She loved the fact that his room would be decorated with something she had chosen.
She sighed and looked up.Mrs.Sharma was still talking on the phone but she turned around looking for someone.Nupur followed her gaze.Mayank walked in slowly,dressed in a dark blue shirt.
By god...where is the justice in this world?Did he have to be so good looking?Without thinking she scrambled down her chair.The underside of the table was small.She couldnt fit in properly but she ducked her head.
She felt a rational thought coming.Why was she hiding from him?
Because she couldnt handle him recognising her.She was in no position to talk to him.
There were loud footsteps and she saw the waiter approach.He set the tray on the table and cleared his throat loudly.Nupur closed her eyes.
"Maam..."he called in surprise.
"Yes..."Nupur said sighing.
"Are you looking for something?"he asked,his voice not quite able to hide his confusion.
"no.."Nupur said.
He waited.Then he said.
"I served the food."
"I know.."
Why didnt he leave?
"So..."he began..
"Oh...so what,by god?"Nupur demanded.
"I think he is trying to ask you what are you doing underneath the table?"a voice said.Nupur straightened,bumping her head in the table.She peeked from its side.Mayank was standing next to the waiter,his eyes sparkiling with amusement.
"I..I..."Nupur stood up saying.She was faintly aware of her red face."I was ...I have a headache so..I went underneath the table thinking..um..the dark will help ..um reduce the ache."she stammered,feeling completely mental.
He laughed.
"Does it make you feel better?"he asked.She nodded.Mrs.Sharma joined them then.
"I have to go to the office now.The manager is giving troubles."she told Mayank.
"I will drop you there,Ma."he said.She nodded and then looked at Nupur.
"Oh..I forgot to introduce you two.Nupur this is Mayank ,my son...and mayu ..this is nupur,Dia's childhood friend.Remember her?"
He looked back at Nupur,a faint light of recognition on his face.
"Nupur.."he said.Somehow her name seemed sweeter when he said it.Her heart started thudding loudly.She took a deep breath counting its beats.
"I will drop her home too.."he said with a smile.
THIRTY NINE...FORTY...
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The drive was not silent thanks to Ma's ability to make small talk.She talked on and on,waiting for us to join in.I dont remember what I said exactly.I was somehow between intrigued and glad.Glad because I found the garden girl again...intrigued because she seemed like an enigma.She sat on the front seat,her eyes on her hands which were neatly clasped at her lap.She seemed to be muttering something between her breaths.
I stopped the car infront of the office.Mom got down,smiling slightly as she bid Nupur goodbye.Then she turned to me.
"Mayu...make sure you take the shopping bags out of the car.I dont want to lose them."
I rolled my eyes."Sure."
"Oh and yes...keep your eyes on the road while driving.Dont keep on staring at Nupur.You can do that when you are at a signal though."she said with a smirk.
I glared at her and out of the corner of my eye I saw Nupur flush.I sighed and drove off.Now the silence was awkward.I saw her muttering something again.It seemed like she was counting something.I took a deep breathe.
"Let's listen to some music."I said.
"No.."she said suddenly frantic.
I was surprised.
"Why?"
"I um...i have a headache."she said looking away.
I dont know why but I could feel she was lying and this bothered me.I switched the music player on.Her eyes flew to it.I picked up a random CD and inserted it.Within seconds of it going it,I saw her click the switch off button.
"Why did you do that?"I asked her.
She clenched her teeth.
"I told you I didnt want to listen to music."
"Well...i do..and this is my car."
"That is polite!"Nupur said.
"Its simply true."I retorted.I know it was juvenile but I moved to play the song again.This time she moved too and our hands brushed.She scooted away as though burned.Her breathing quickened and she started muttering again.I looked at her .
"Nupur..."
"Stop the car!"she said.
"What?"I asked.
"STOP THE CAR..."She said even more loudly.
I couldnt believe she was making such a big deal out of the brief touch.
"Listen...that was..."
"Stop the car or else I wak out when it is moving.."she threathened.
"Dont be ridiculous!"
"So now I am ridiculous.."she demanded hotly."You are the one who is..."
"Who is what?"
"...i...its not safe to drive with you."she finished softly.
I couldnt believe this.I was mortally offended.
"What do you think I am?Some 1970's bollywood movie villian wo is twirling his moustache and planning ways of tainting your virtue..."
She choked out a giggle.I continued relentlessly.
"Maybe you should start screaming Bhagwan ke liye mujhe chor do.."
She burst out laughing.
"What's the use?You will simply reply.Agar bhagwan ke liye chor doonga toh mujhe kya milenga...
She started laughing again.I listened to the sound.It was like bells chiming...