PART 2
She turned at the mention of her name. Her dimple flashing when she saw who had called her.
Gauri: shahshank….
She walked into his open arms and gave him a kiss on his cheek.
Shah: hey…how are you?
Gauri pulled back and looked into her boyfriends eyes. She met shahshank one year back when she was shopping at this very mall. She had bumped into him by accident and they continued to meet by coincidence. Then he was soon hired as the new accountant for her father's company. Soon they started seeing each other romantically until one day she realized that he was the one for her. He turned out to be exactly the kind of guy she imagined for herself. The day she realized she loved him, she told her parents. At first her parents, especially her dad, was shocked. But once they met shahshank, both her parents approved of him and that's when she and shahshank started dating seriously.
Gauri snapped back from memory lane and entwined her fingers with shahshank's.
Gauri: I'm good. common…let's go.
And they walked out of the store to spend the next few hours together.
Later that day around 6:00 p.m ~ Jaisingh mansion
Gauri: mom! Dad! I'm home!
She bends down when she saw her german shepherd run towards her. Gauri let out a laugh as her dog, Tyson, tackled her, causing her to fall back. She affectionately petted tyson's mane and gave him a belly rub when he rolled over.
Ippi: all that noise…had to be you di.
Gauri looked up to see her younger sister by a year walk down, followed by her parents. She smiled, which added a sparkle in her eyes. Ippshitta was not only her sister, but she was her best friend. They never hid anything from each other. They knew each other like the back of their hand and they always helped each other out of any kind of trouble…no matter how small or big the matter was.
Gauri: you know you love me.
Ippshitta let out a giggle.
Yash: care to tell us where you were all day?
Gauri noticed that her dad had an edge to his voice. She walked up to yash and bent down to touch his feet. Yash looked surprised, but he still placed a gentle hand on gauri's head.
Once gauri stood up she noticed the look of confusion in her father's eyes.
Gauri: I didn't get a chance to get your blessing this morning…that's why.
Whatever worry yash had about gauri, washed away. Deep down he knew that gauri was a cultural girl, despite her modern ways.
Suguna: where were you today gauri?
Gauri: I went to see shahshank. He sends his love to all of you. Oh I forgot!
Gauri reached inside her purse and got out a piece of paper with a number written on it. She gave that paper to yash.
Gauri: shahshank gave me this number to give it to you. He said the number belongs to mahen kapoor. He couldn't give you the number at work since it was your day off.
Yash: thanks beta..this number is very important.
Ippshitta frowned when she heard the name "Kapoor".
Ippi: dad?...kapoor?...is this the advertising agency?
Yash: that's right beta….jaisingh enterprise is launching a new product, and we want the kapoors to advertise it. The kapoors are the best in this field…and the family is just as well known as us. They are also considered as one of the richest and most respected families of India.
He then turned to Gauri, as she was the manager of his company. He handed the number back to gauri.
Yash: beta I want you to handle this project. You be the one to approve the kapoor's advertising technique to launch our product.
Gauri smiled.
Gauri : don't worry…I'll take care of everything.
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Gauri and ippshitta then went to gauri's room to kill some time. Gauri went straight to her bed and fell down on it. Looking up at the ceiling, Gauri thought of the name kapoor….something was familiar about this name…and it had nothing to do with business.
Noticing that gauri was in deep thought, ippshitta layed down next to gauri, waiting for her to come out of her trance.
Gauri: ippshitta….something's familiar about this name….kapoor…where have I heard it before.
Ippshitta rolled her eyes as she looked at gauri.
Ippi: kya di…you forgot? Remember…kapoor…shiv kapoor….
Gauri's eyes then widened in realization, how can she forget. Shiv kapoor…How can she forget the name of ippshitta's current boyfriend. Gauri then turned to ippshitta.
Gauri: what…it's not my fault. You only metioned him to me once, and that also 3 months ago. How am suppose to remember his name. I haven't even met the guy yet….i don't even know how he looks like.
A room that reflected a bachelor's room…a man of taste…of style. Strong hues of blue where scatter around the room…making it look muscular. Pictures of various things decorated the walls…childhood photos, family, friends, landscapes. A king size bed adorned the center of the gigantic room. A poster-size picture graced the wall above the bed…a breathtaking picture of the owner of that room. Though the light from the window seems to be reflecting off the picture…making the face of the man a mystery.
Ippshitta sat up a little, resting herself on her elbow.
Ippi: common di, the magazines are always mentioning shiv and you never saw a single picture of him?
Gauri shrugged.
Gauri: sweety I don't have time to read gossip, and even when I do read something brief about him…it's always the same thing. He is the most eligible bachelor, drop dead handsome and blah blah blah. I mean common…he can't be THAT hot.
The back of a guy is seen working out in the gym, wearing only sweatpants. His chiseled body flexing at the lifting of a weight. Taught skin over carved muscles, gleaming with sweat.
Ippshitta grinned: you'll be surprised gauri di. Anyways you'll get to meet anyways…you're gonna be working with them.
Gauri: yea but at work I'm gonna be working with shiv's father most probably. And even if I do meet shiv,its gonna be shiv kapoor the business man, not shiv kapoor your boyfriend.
Ippi: mmmm…you do have a point…..tell you what…I'll bring him to viper club tomorrow and you can officially meet him there.
Gauri gave an excited squeal.
Gauri: finally I get to meet the guy who's stolen my sister's heart. (gauri then said thoughtfully) There must be something special about him.
He stepped into the bathroom for a quick shower. Turning on the shower, the droplets of water sprayed out, wetting his thick black hair. He combed a hand through it as his chocolate brown eyes closed while the water hit his face.
Ippi: ok enough about me…tell me how are things going with you and shahshank?
Gauri smiled at the mention of his name.
Gauri: it's going great. He's just so sweet you know…he's just like the kind of guy I saw myself falling for.
Wrapping a towel around his waist, he stepped into his room. He walked to the closet and pulled out some clothes to put on….his back still facing us.
Gauri: he's so simple and calm. He can be almost shy at times…but in a cute sort of way.
Fully clothed now, the earring on his ear gleamed as he combed his hair. A hint of his strong jaw line is shown. He reached out to his rolex watch and placed it around his wrist.
Gauri: he understands me…he always has time for me.
His cell phone started ringing. He answered it…talking into it with his husky, and yet deep voice.
Man: I already told you..i can't make it tonight.
There was a pause as the person on the other line said something.
Man: I don't care…I have other plans.
And he rudely hung up the phone.
Gauri: everything is just so perfect you know. Everything is going the way I planned.
She then faced ippshita and smiled.
Gauri continued: let's just hope that it stays that way.
Grabbing his keys and wallet, he walked out his room. Walking down the stairs, he stopped half-way when his name was called out.
Voice: shiv!
Shiv kapoor turned around, revealing his handsome face. Attitude practically vibrating off of him…
there u go guys!
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