Part 11
Diya's pov
Diya Sharma flicked her back and walked slowly to the receptionist.The lawyer's office was well furnished but seemed in a chaos.As she walked she noticed some people stopped walking to stare at her.It wasnt surprising.Its not like a glamorous diva walked everyday to a boring lawyer firm.
"I am here to see Sujoy Bose."she said to the receptionist.
The receptionist was a petite woman with rimless specs.She nodded politely.]
"You have an appointment?"she asked Diya.
Diya flashed her a confident smile.
"I dont need an appointment.I am Diya Sharma.Just buzz him and say Mayank's sister is here."
The receptionist flashed her a bemused look.
"Ms.Sharma.Mr.Bose is in a meeting with clients.After that he is schedhuled to meet another client.So I think you have to wait for another two hours."
Two hours.
"Did you hear who I am?"She demanded furiously.
That earned her another polite smile.
"Yes Madam and I wish I could something for you but...."she shrugged.
Diya clenched her teeth and strode off.She noticed the sign meeting room and walked in.The receptionist seemed outraged
"Madam you cant do that."she almost screamed.
Diya ignored her and dodged the guard,opened the door and slipped in.She turned around.
Twelve bewildered faces stared at her.One of them,a young man about her age seemed pleased to see her.His eyes were almost drinking at her sight.It made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Hi..Who is Sujoy Bose the lawyer?"she asked to the room at large.
A man in late twenties looked up.
"That will be me.May I help you?"he asked.
"I am Diya Sharma."she announced as though that should be introduction enough.
Sujoy's brow clouded then cleared.
"Right!I have heard about you.Please wait for me in my office."he said with a polite nod.
Diya folded her arms.
"I dont wait."she said.
Sujoy smiled.
"Yes you do."
"No..she doesnt."the young man staring at her spoke up."A princess doesnt wait and I know that very well,being a prince myself."
Diya looked at him approving.He seemed to know how to deal with her.
"Go deal with her first."he said."We will wait."
Sujoy flashed him a grin.
"Thats not a problem RV.This will take around 5 mins."he said and walked upto Diya.
"No it wont..."Diya began.Sujoy shook his head and opened the door.Diya followed him out.
Once outside she turned to look at him.
"It wont take 5 minutes .I have a serious case..."she began.
Sujoy nodded,amusement creeping in his face.
"I have heard all about it.You want to sue a caterers company because they insulted your taste."
Diya shrugged.
"Nice to know you do your homework."
Sujoy smiled.
"You want me to be honest with you.?"
She nodded.
"I think you are a spoilt brat who doesnt think twice about spending her mother's money on lawsuits which no sensible people would even think of starting.I cannot take your case."he said moving back into the room.
"You dare to speak to me like this.?"Diya asked,shocked beyond belief.
He nodded pleasantly.
"It isnt too hard."he said before entering thr room and closing the door at her face.
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Gunjan's pov
The car slowed to a crawl as it began its ascent to steep hilly areas.Gunjan pulled her shawl closer.Thank god Di had thought of packing it in.Ooty could be chilly!The last three days had passed quite pleasantly much more pleasantly than she dared hope.After the near-disaster at the Mumbai airport Samrat seemed different.He showed no interest in her other than that of commending her work.
He seemed completely at ease with her,though she saw him a couple of times staring intently at her,he couldnt have been more normal/She glanced sideways and almost smiled.
Samrat was sleeping next to her,his hair ruffled up.He looked like mischievous young boy exhausted from his day's crimes.It was almost 6 am and Beni had refused to wake up.Samrat had done so very grudgingly.Gunjan had been firm that they would have to go.They had had intense discussions about the design of the hotel project but the site was yet to be finalised.They had viewed certain properties but they seemed too ordinary.She hoped this one would be fit their bill.
The driver looked back at her.
"We are almost here."
She nodded.
"Mr.Mehra...sir.."she began.
"How many times did i tell you to call me Samrat,Chasmish?"Samrat murmured groggily.
"I lost count!But you have to wake up.We are here."she said.
He sat up rubbing his eyes.
"I hope this property is worth losing my sleep for."he said sounding much more awake.
She nodded.
"I hope so too."
Their hopes were not disappointed.The huge valley looked up to beautiful hills and looked down to deep greenery.It seemed perfect though there was one flaw.The solid road stopped about a mile from the site and the last mile had to be crossed by means of stone steep stairs.
Gunjan looked at Samrat who seemed amazed by the wonderful scenery.She knew he hadnt noticed but she needed to tell him.She took the the steps separating them two at a time and called out.
"Sir..I mean Samrat..there is a problem."
He turned around suddenly.Gunjan only had time to realise that they were too close and reflexsively she stepped back.Her feet slipped on the dewmoist stone steps.
For a minute she arched back ,her feet wayward and then her eyes fell down on how much height they had gained.Then she started screaming.One strong hand grabbed her arm and pulled strongly.
His pull was stronger than her airborne inertia.In a moment she was within his arms,breathing heavily.She pressed her face to his chest,hearing his strong heartbeat.
I could have died.
The thought struck at her core and dry sobs escaped her.Samrat pulled away and cradled her face.
"Gunjan calm down,its okay,.You are okay."
She looked up at him wanting to thank him for her life.But no words came out..the fear was too raw.Strong winds blew over them.She felt her dupatta fluttering and her hair flying wildly.
She took deep breaths calming herself .
"You gotta be kidding me."Samrat exclaimed,before swearing loudly.
Surprised Gunjan looked up.She started at the change in his expression.There was a hint of anger there mixed with surprise and then it changed into something even more frightening-tenderness.
She didnt need his next words to know what had happened.
"Why did you make this so hard for me?"he asked,his voice a caress.
She blanched.
"What ?"
"Why did you make finding you so hard for me,Nupur?"he asked,his eyes intent on her.
"I-i ..My name is Gunjan."she said defiantly.
Samrat smiled.
"You really think I can have my arms around you and not realise that it is you within them."
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