Part 14
Six people stood outside biding goodnight. Sakashi and her sister hug each other tightly and tears automatically rolling down their face.
Virat: Oh Jesus! What a family I have? Such a dramatic sisters. Crying over silly things.
Maanvi glare at Virat and Sakashi knew argument going to take place. She step between them "shut up, Virat. Maanvi stop crying my Baby. If you keep on crying than how am I suppose to leave. Di" Jeevika nothing less. She was crying more.
Virat: Bro, I am waiting inside the car. Come soon otherwise I am in shit tomorrow.
Virat gaze at Arjun who already settle inside his car. He felt chillies running down his spine.
Viren control the situation and suggest idea. Girls are extremely happy, but Sakashi got reality crash "Di aur Manu. I doubt today is possible, but sure next time. I should leave before Babaji play its game with me" Sakashi hug them last time before sitting inside the car when Arjun growling and displaying his famous glare.
11:30am
Arjun sat on the bed waiting for Sakashi. He wanted to wish her "Happy Birthday" before its twelve.
Sakashi come out wearing her PJ. She stood looking out the window, feeling the cold air touch her skin.
Arjun watch her innocence expression.
He got out of bed and stood behind Sakashi.
Sakashi felt warm breeze touch her skin.
She turn around "ap" "haan main" Arjun reply than look out the window.
Sakashi decide to put her sari away properly inside the closet, but Arjun stop her from moving.
She notice Arjun holding her wrist than pull her toward him (Please don't ask why Arjun suddenly getting closer to Sakashi. Its common. Staying together. Kind of built up some feeling and its unknown. Let's see how things shape up between them).
Sakashi: What
Arjun cover her mouth "why didn't you tell me its your birthday today?" Sakashi trying to search something in his eyes, but they are blank "I know the answer because we hardly know one another in these five years of marriage, but its not late to understand one another. Happy Birthday, Sakashi" Sakashi couldn't believe her ears. Arjun finally wished her when she lost hope of her husband wishing her, but he surprised her right now and its the best surprise she got today apart from meeting her sisters.
She felt strange feeling when he circle her waist and whisper in her ears "Its ritual that person is surprise by their gift, but I am not the best. What type of gift you would like on your reminding birthday" she felt his breathe on her skin.
Those words made wound in her heart. Some image flash in her mind hearing those words. She felt suffocated and push Arjun away from her "what's the matter? Are you okay?" He asked.
He notice changes in her expression.
Those words kept on echoing in Sakashi's ear and same images flashing in her mind. She burst out saying something "don't make false promises when you can't make them come true Si" Sakashi realize her mistake and cover her mouth running away inside the bathroom.
Arjun stood confuse.
Next morning, 6am
Arjun woke up early even though going bed late. He look at his right side of the bed (its empty) as if nobody slept on it.
His eyes search for Sakashi inside the room, but she wasn't anywhere. He thought of calling her, but realize she doesn't have phone.
He jerk out of bed and Sakashi came inside the room. She wore jogging suit. Sweat rolling down her face "where have you gone" he asked with anger.
Sakashi: I went for run.
Arjun: Why didn't you wake me up?
Sakashi: You were sleeping and didn't want to bother you. I'm sorry if I disappoint you.
Arjun: Its not a matter of sorry or disappointment, I was tense when I didn't find you inside the room. You are my responsibility.
Sakashi bit her lip to control her tears. She doesn't want to be anyone responsibility, but wants only love to wash away her past.
Arjun: Don't repeat it.
Sakashi watch him enter the bathroom. She stood looking out the window "I miss you Daddy and Mom. I do. My each day are incomplete without you guys" she wipe her tears the minute she heard the door open.
Arjun got dress "get ready soon. We are going out for breakfast instead of grabbing something from the lobby" Sakashi pouted.
2hrs later
Arjun stop his vehicle at tea stall.
Sakashi pout cause she only drink her black coffee and chai isn't her morning doze.
Arjun: Two cup of cutting chai
Sakashi: Excuse me. Please make it only one.
Arjun: Why?
Sakashi: If you have forgotten I only love coffee. Chai just isn't my thing, but please enjoy your morning relaxtion.
"But chai is our cup of tea" Sakashi and Arjun look behind them. Sakashi gasp in happiness and stroll toward her Di and Jiju. She hug them tightly "I never knew my morning could get any better" Sakashi share her inner feeling.
Sakashi got busy chatting with her sister and Viren decide to break the ice between him and Arjun. Both of them been watching the sisters talking away.
Viren raise his hand toward Arjun "Hi" "Hello" Arjun greets Viren by shaking his hand with him.
Viren: We haven't got the chance the communicate yesterday. I'm Viren Vadhera, brother of Virat. Virat always mention about you in his daily calls. Its great pleasure to meet the person who change my brother for good otherwise he's always getting into trouble and with him its always been Sakashi.
Arjun man of less words "yeah we hardly had chance to speak yesterday. Virat is great person, but just slight immature when it comes to few things otherwise he's perfect in his achievements"
Viren: That's great.
Sakashi tap her Jiju's shoulder "haan meri princess" Viren knew its Sakashi without looking at her "Jiju, this is highly unfair" Sakashi pouted.
Viren: Kya?
Sakashi: Jiju, you are the only one I trust related to my sport car and how could you let someone buy it.
Viren shook his head at Sakashi's puppy eye. He cup her face after giving Jeevika his glass to hold "Princess, don't pout cause Manu by accidentally took it out for drive and she crashed it" "What" Sakashi screamed "how could you let Manu take it out for spin? Did she get hurt? That's why I don't let her drive. I don't care about the car, but my sister matters."
Viren sigh
Arjun amaze by this side of Sakashi. He never knew Sakashi can drive. Its amazing.
Viren: But I've got you the latest model of BMW and its sport car. Its your favourite colour. Manu hardly got hurt from the crash.
Sakashi: Thank god Manu wasn't hurt. (Remember about the car) OMG! A BMW and that too my favourite colour. You are the best Jiju. I love you so much. I am dying to see it now. Gosh I can't wait to take it out for spin. I love you Jiju.
Viren: Always smile.
Sakashi gave Viren his chai and start again her gossip with her sister "Di, where is Manu" she asked.
Jeevika: Where else? Home! Sleeping
Sakashi: Alright and Virat?
Jeevika: He was sleeping too.
Sakashi: Kya?
Jeevika: What's the matter? Why you over-reacting?
Sakashi: Oh my Jesus! Di, you know what are you asking - what's the matter when two disaster staying together. And together they have deadly reaction. I can assure you step by step. What fool they made out of you? Di
Sakashi sigh
Jeevika: Exactly how they made me a fool?
Sakashi: Firstly, those two must have waited for you guys to leave than jerk out of bed. Directly going inside the kitchen (Virat and Maanvi enter kitchen) trying to make breakfast (inside the kitchen Virat and Maanvi trying to make pancakes and egg salad) while putting breakfast together. They must have destroy the kitchen by decorating with flour on the ground (Virat drop flour on the floor and its everywhere) egg shell on the floor and the wall too (Maanvi cracking the egg and mixing it, but everything on the wall and floor) afterwards they'll give up making breakfast and try for to make chai (Maanvi throwing every spice inside pot) instead of making normal chai they'll make something disgusting (Virat drank the chai, but spat it out on Maanvi. Maanvi got angry and grab veggie and ran after Virat). Next they start game of dodge ball and things everywhere on the ground. Entire house is complete mess (Maanvi throwing many things at Virat and Virat dodging the things).
45min later
"Virat
Maanvi" Jeevika shout at them after seeing the condition of the house. Arjun stare at Sakashi while Sakashi smirk with her Jiju.
Arjun gasp. He never seen this side of Virat. He always thought of him immature in many ways, but this way never.
Virat: Bhabhi.. yeh woh is Bandarya
Maanvi: Nahin Di. Its Bandar.
Jeevika: Enough. Both of you clean up yourself.
Virat and Maanvi went inside their own rooms.
Jeevika panicking after seeing the house condition "again they made fool out of me. First time Jiju came and our house is complete mess. Why do I never learn?" Jeevika complaining to Viren and herself.
Sakashi: Relax Di.
I'll I promise you that the house would be sparkling clean.
Jeevika: Who is going to o that? Tum?
Sakashi: Nahin Di. Just have faith in me.
15min later
Sakashi come out of Virat's room. Virat got himself drown cleaning up the mess. Jeevika gasp seeing her Devarji cleaning up everything and same with Maanvi.
Arjun get a call "coming Rathore" his one look and Sakashi understood "bye Di and Virat come soon otherwise your bosses are going to deport you to japan" Sakashi left with Arjun.
Inside the car Sakashi ask Arjun some question "Arjun, are you mad at me about last night?" Arjun recall last night and blame himself for loosing control after seeing Sakashi in that blouse.
Arjun: Nope.
Sakashi: One thought have been disturbing me from yesterday?
Arjun: And what is that?
Sakashi: Were you feeling odd yesterday when Virat threw me surprise party? Its kind of tradition for us. Meaning in Canada and London we would always throw parties every second days and when its someone birthday we plan for months to surprise the person who's birthday it is.
Arjun: Honestly in the began I was upset cause I didn't know it was your birthday, but when I saw you smiling between your sisters I realize it must have been best moment for you. I know because of my own problems and mistake we have huge distance between us.
Sakashi: Arjun forget about those five years and lets start fresh. I am tired of this hide and seek game. Can we
Arjun phone rang "Rawte, were have you reach" Rathore bark.
Arjun: In Japan
Arjun disconnect before Rathore can shout at him. He made sharp turn and park his vehicle outside the building. He and Sakashi enter ETF. Many people greet them. Arjun ask Sakashi to come inside his cabin.
Sakashi go behind him inside his cabin.
Sakashi: Sir, why have you called me?
Arjun hate the sir business and give Sakashi a look. Sakashi gulp down her fear and smile slightly.
Arjun: Sakashi stop calling me Sir and secondly I notice yesterday, why you hesitate coming inside my cabin?
Sakashi: Can't stop calling you Sir and regarding the hesitation cause before it was easy, but now you are my boss and I have to respect that.
Arjun: I won't force you, but keep your belonging inside this room.
He didn't wait hear Sakashi's response. Just left the room and met angry looking Rathore. Both gave each other famous glares before everyone settle inside the conference room.
Rathore got busy explaining the details of the case.
2hrs later
ETF vehicle halt at crime spot.
Shopping complex surrounded by many people.
Liza greets them and explaining the facts related with the body. Arjun analysis the elevator.
Sakashi and Aisha gone asking details of the crime. Many people stare at Aisha and Sakashi lustful.
Sakashi felt disgusting, but Aisha fought strongly outsmarting them "Chotu" Chotu came toward the girls "yeah Aisha"
Aisha: Chotu arrest these guys for eve teasing random girls who might be the age of their mother or sister.
Chotu about to arrest them when those boys flea away saying sorry repeatedly. Sakashi and Aisha share tiny laughter.
5hr later
Its only Sakashi, Aisha and Chotu inside the conference room. Chotu finally got the chance and asked Aisha about the incident in the mall.
Sakashi explain what happen.
Chotu got mad, but felt happy how Aisha handle the situation "Aisha, I must say you have unbeatable courage" Aisha thanked Chotu.
"At least you should have informed us" Rathore and Arjun spoke same time. Trio look at their seniors.
Aisha: Nahin Sir. We can't always depend on many male figure. We need to be strong to protect ourselves from any hurdles.
Sakashi: I agreed with Aisha. Its outrageous that every passing moment eve teasing, harassment and many more cruel acts stain every girls' pride. She need to stand up for herself. I've always heard about many injustice upon girls and the family of theirs. I've never seen these range of crime anywhere than India. Its disgusting and I blame the custom of tradition. Why? Are girls brought up in some part of India as crap that when something happen they can't defend themselves?
Aisha smile.
Virat came in huffing "bas meri maa. Always think you have chosen wrong profession in life" everyone look at Virat "you should have been lawyer. Giving out long speeches just like bro" Sakashi smack him "don't say anything against my Jiju. And how was your day cleaning up? Didi Ka Devar"
Virat growl remembering morning incident "Shut up Bhabhi Ki Behna. Only because of you" Sakashi glare at him "I and Manu had to clean the entire house many times before Bhabhi would let me step out of the house"
Sakashi stood up, placing her hand on her hip "who told you and Manu to create the mess. I bet while cleaning up, you guys must have made double mess and finally Di must have chunk you out. Tommy" everyone stare at bickering of Sakashi and Virat. It would have gone forever if Arjun hadn't shout "guys, we have case to solve. Aisha brief Virat about the case" Arjun gave orders.
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