Originally posted by: sabsj
Ok Saby Darling, here I am. π Lets see what Capt. Walia and FA Dixit is upto in Sabsj Airlines.
Chapter 6
Bani's voice fell flat. "Oh it's you again. I'm busy Jai, what the hell do you want from me now" asked Bani angrily.
You know na dear? He has come to beg you to marry him, produce an heir, stay with him for 3 years, and then divorce him so that he can go and get married to that Peabrain. π‘
When Bani tried to slam the door, Jai stuck his foot in the jam, and leaned nonchalantly against it, his thumbs hooked in his belt loops. "I bet you don't get many dates with that maneuver. You're positively brimming over with joy to see me" he said to her.
What cheek man!!! Now I would love to see some fingerprints printed on that cheek of his. π‘
Glancing over his shoulder and then at her gold watch, Bani counted seconds. Rajeev Khandelwal would be here any moment and she didn't feel like being caught in the middle of two men.
Now who would π
"I'm on my way out Jai, so if you have business, please state it quickly and leave" she said to Jai.
Jai held up his hands. "Whooooaaaaaaa! Since when did you become the ice princess?"
Since you decided to go around with that lacey thing π‘
He then sidled closer to her, his breath fanning her neck when he gave her a peck on the cheek. "As I recall, you used to be very warm to me earlier Bani."
Blackmailing of highest order, must say!!!
Bani let her glance slither over him, angry at her traitorous heart for skipping several beats and her breathing for coming in punctuated bursts. She did not want to be attracted to this man. He did not deserve her love and affection and she was determined to get over him.
"Those days are gone Jai. I'm much smarter now. Did you merely come to taunt me or is there a purpose for this unexpected pleasure?" she asked him through gritted teeth.
Poor baby, I know its difficult to fight him, but you have to win this, you know na? π
Icicles dripped from her lips. Looking over his shoulder again, Bani asked dryly "Where's lacey your girlfriend? Or did she let you off the leash for a stroll on your own?"
πππ Loved this lacey thing. You are too good Saby. Take a bow. π
Jai sighed and closed the door. He then took Bani's elbow in his hand, and led her into her living room where Pushkar had his feet propped up on the coffee table and sipped a soda as he watched television.
Bani's brother turned his head, his mouth open to say something, and his lips twisted into a wry grin.
Another duffer in the making, I see, all smart fools. π‘
"Jai my man! How's it going guy? What did you think of what the parents said the other night?" asked Pushkar as he stood and held out his hand to shake Jai's.
Jai shook Pushkar's extended hand and said "I can't voice the words in a lady's presence." But Jai's dark scowl said it all.
Bani could well guess what Jai was thinking and she was none too pleased. The thought of marrying her made him want to swear and curse.
π baby its difficult, but not something that cant be thrown at his face in turn.
Pushkar looked around the room and then at Bani and said "What di?"
"Pushy" she said in a deadly tone but quietly, balling her hands into fists. "Could we use the living room? In private?" Batting her lashes at her almost extinct sibling, Bani inclined her head toward the room he was staying in.
"Does this mean Jai will be my brother-in-law after all?" asked Pushkar with a smirk. He then guzzled the last drop of soda from the can and crushed it in his hand.
Dont push your luck too my duffer. You will be extinct even before you can spell the word. π‘
He turned towards Jai and said "my condolences, man. She's been a regular grinch this week."
Now watch out for this space.
"Puuuushy..." Bani practically growled the word. Rajeev would be here any moment and she wanted Jai long gone.
"You're no fun anymore, Bani. Lighten up. Don't worry, I'm going" said Pushkar and he swaggered down the hall and meandered into his bedroom.
Glancing pointedly at her watch again, she said tapping her toe "Two minutes and counting Jai. Make it quick."
Man, an in-command-of the situation Bani. How I love it and my Baby for being so courageous and self-respecting. πππ
Grasping Bani's hands in his, Jai led her to the sofa and perched on the edge.
"Don't be angry at me, Bani. This mess isn't my fault" he said.
Bani arched her brow and shook her head. Her freshly painted nails drummed against the top of her entertainment center. "Mess? Ahhhhhhh yes. You were so overjoyed at the prospect of marrying me, weren't you? What a red letter day it was" she replied sarcastically.
Jai, I dont think you will win this any way. She is too angry with you for your own welfare. And I am so proud of her. π
Jai took off his jacket, his Adam's apple throbbing. Bani had him on the run now.
"I didn't mean anything personally. I like you. Truly, I do. It's just that I'm already engaged and the news came as a shock..." said Jai while hesitating a bit.
"I understand" said Bani and then she stood. She understood all right. Girlfriend or not, the last thing he would do voluntarily is marry her.
Do we hear a heart breaking again? π
"Have a beautiful wedding and a happy life and I wish you and lacey wild child the best" she said to him.
Jai yanked her back down to the couch next to him and tried once again by explaining β¦.. "Look Bani. You might be willing to lose your inheritance, give up your family business, and alienate your family, but I'm not. Perhaps we can work this out."
Look, who's talking? Anyway, Bani wasnt going to lose anything, you duffer. When wil you understand? π‘
Bani had to hear this. She nodded, narrowing her eyes and watching him closely.
"We can marry in name only, share a place for three years, and have an open marriage. We'll each go our own way. We'll pretend to be happy at family dinners to appease the parents and at the end of the three years, we'll have an amicable divorce." Jai's voice was husky when he disclosed this to Bani.
So convenient Jai, so convenient. really men make it seem so easy, aint it?
"Your logic's flawed" said Bani in return. She pleated her skirt between her fingers. What Jai described sounded like pure torture. She'd never go along with it in a million years.
"How so?" asked Jai. He glanced around the room. "You're letting Pushkar stay here and you seem to be getting along. Why would it be any different with me?"
Bani had to laugh. Jai was so damn unreal. Clearing her throat, she forced the words through her lips.
"For one, Pushkar's my brother you pighead. And two, aren't you forgetting the tiny little matter of producing an heir?" she asked him.
I agree with you completely. Well this Jai guy is nuts, comparing his position with Pushkar's? Well how unreal can one get.
Bani couldn't bring herself to say baby. That felt too intimate, too special. Then an off the wall thought struck her. "Or did you plan on sending me to one of those in vitro fertilization clinics?" she asked him point blankedly.
Oh no, thats a bad thing. π
Jai fiddled with his collar in frustration and ran his fingers through his hair. "Pia did mention that..." he murmured with a guilty look on his face.
A deep sigh ripped from Bani. "Sooooooo, let me get this straight. I'm supposed to be impregnated via in vitro fertilization. And then I'm supposed to carry your child and then tend for your child for the balance of our time until we can divorce. Meanwhile, as I'm stuck at home, you can go out and do whatever you want with lacey, hippy or whoever?"
Anger simmered in Bani's veins, building to a full boil. Striking a sarcastic pose, she glared at him. "I suppose that sounds wonderful to you Jai Walia, but what do I get out of this arrangement? Fat?" she screamed back.
Yes dear, men are so downright convenient, only for themselves.
"Bani..." said Jai β¦β¦β¦.. but before he could complete his sentence β¦β¦β¦. Bani poked him in the chest, infuriated and said "don't you dare Bani me. What happens to our child at the end of the three years? Do I get him or her? Do you and lacey get him or her so that she can turn him or her into a hippy too? Or do we have joint custody?"
"Baniiiiii..." sighed Jai once again β¦β¦β¦.. his jaw dropped open. It was obvious he'd not thought this all the way through.
Well at least he will now think as in THINK with his brains, not think with other parts of his body. π‘
"Some people are settling down, some people are still settling and some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies β¦β¦. and why should they when there are so many flying out there?."
Humour for the day
Mother Murphy's Laws
THE FRANKLIN FACTOR:
Early to bed and early to rise means it's time to meet more guys.
THE RAT RACE:
If there's one rat in a room full of nice men, he'll hit on you first.
THE EYEGLASS PRESCRIPTION:
Don't wear your glasses on a blind date. You'll look better, and he will too.
THE RING RULE:
A watched telephone never rings.
THE CREEP CALL:
Never pick up the phone on Saturday night. It's a call from a creep you told you were busy.
THE FISHING FORECAST:
They say there are lots of good fish in the sea. But who wants to go out with a fish?
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROGNOSIS:
Love is a form of temporary insanity curable only by marriage.
THE ROPE TRICK:
Give a man enough rope and he'll lasso another woman.
MIND OVER MATTER:
No one ever falls in love with another person's mind at a cocktail party.
THE FAULT FINDER:
The faster way to discover all your bad habits is to move in with your lover.
THE UNINTENDED RESULT:
1.Men's desire for s*x sometimes results in intimacy.
2.Women's desire for intimacy often results in s*x.
Basic difference between men and women you see.
THE RABBIT RULE:
Only newlyweds and liars make love every day.
π Loved this,
THE DANGLE DOCTRINE:
You can't keep a good man down.
TWAIN'S TRUTH:
Familarity breed children.
THE FERTILITY FACTOR:
Women are only fertile a few days each month...unless they're single.
THE PREPARATION PREDICAMENT:
The longer you spend in the bathroom preparing for s*x, the more likely he's fallen asleep by the time you're ready.
πππ Absolutely