AnYa-FF Love is boundless - Part 47 updated - Page 2

Anant relaxed in Om prakash's cabin after finishing his tour in the office and meeting his employees.

Om prakash gave brief introduction of the projects they are handling now and in future. He told how he can rely on engagement manager, Deepak Mishra, Senior project Managers Shabbir, Sania, Mahesh, who deals both in and overseas projects professionally; and on Accounts Manager, Damini Bose.

Anant felt exhausted with so much work at a time. He relaxed in the retreat of Om prakash's cabin. After an hour of his relaxation he was taken to some client's office just for introductions. Before he was leaving with Om prakash for clients' places he saw Navya still talking to some people. She is bidding bye to everyone in the office while leaving along with her father Deepak Mishra. All young men and women are giving big smiles at her with a lot of affection. "She knows almost everyone!!!" he felt about her.

Anant got ready along with Om prakash next day in his formal get up with pink shirt and black trousers and tie. He kissed Sugandha and Saraswathi before leaving "bye mom! Hope sees you at dinner". He is angry for working a lot (in his opinion) and couldn't even see his mom at dinner table. He had dinner last night with some of their clients. Om prakash took them out on occasion of Anant's first day of work. Sugandha kissed his forehead and walked him till the door. Om prakash and Dadi smiled for her affection.

"Maa! Anant kitna handsome lag raha hai na?" Sugandha still staring at the way he left. Dadi smiled and Sugandha continued "Maa! Anant is ready for marriage now. We should look for girls for him now." Dadi shook her head as agreeing. Sugandha continued while walking to the couch "Maa! Kal Damini ki phone aayi thi, woh iss Sunday ko beta ka enagement ki kushi mein ek party de rahi hai. Woh kitni kush lag rahi thi aur proud bhi. I too want to have that happiness. Mera Anant bhi kuch kum nahin hai he is the most eligible bachelor now. Navya sey jada hi susheel aur sundar ladki miljaayegi" Sugandha never felt this before about Anant as he always looked irresponsible in both parent's books.

Dadi smiled "Wo Damini ki beti hai na, kahin MBA kar rahi hai, uski naam kya hai? Haan, Shagun, wo kaisi lagegi?"

"Nahin, Maa! Wo mujhey toh ek ladki sey jada ladka lagti hai" she giggled "pata nahin donon bachon mein itna differene kaisa agaya. Amar bilkul apna maa per gaya hai aur Shagun shayad uski baap par gayi hogi. Mujhey toh bilkul Navya jaisi bahu chahiye. She is very obedient, understanding, educated; aur in sabsey jaada uski melodious voice attracts me."

Dadi also agreed and both talked an hour or two about different girls in and around their known families.
"Anant! This Sunday I'm throwing a party for Amar's engagement and I invite you to the party. Your mother and we are good friends, we came many times to your house but till now we never get to meet you in person. So, please do come."

Anant got a separate cabin with glass chamber in three sides, a leather chair and glass table, a couch in a corner and small cooler on a corner, a computer and accessories. He can watch the whole office from his cabin. He asked for blinds which are going to be arranged that evening. He finished his lunch early and relaxing. He is flipping pages of a latest computer magazine and saw Navya entering with a carrier. She wore a sleeveless parallel with yellow top and orange bottom embroidered all over, orange cunni turned around her neck.

He dropped the magazine on the table and folded his right palm under his chin and watching her.

"She brings lunch to her father every day? Great, I get to see her every day then!!" he laughed for his excitement and frowned to see Navya with a tall and handsome guy in formal suit holding Navya at her shoulder.

"Who is the new person with her? Must be Amar!! Who else can hold her so possessively?" he felt jealous to see the proud man besides Navya.

Navya and Amar walked to Damini's table. Deepak Mishra came out of his cabin and met hands with Amar and hugged.

Navya watching them admiringly and laughing for something Amar uttered. He couldn't hear what they are talking coz of his closed glass chamber.
She looked happy and excited. "May be coz of her engagement!! Anant thought and still continued watching her in excitement. "Kuch toh hai iss ladki mein even I'm not feeling like moving eyes out of her" he wondered for his feelings.

Navya turned her face as she felt Anant's eyes are caressing her and watched Anant staring at her. Her smile turned to frown and turned away from him "Yeh aisey kya ghur ghur kar dekhraha hai? Mujhey? Amar ko? ya everyone in this floor?" she thought as his eyes are disturbing her. Amar again said something dropping his hands around her when Raj came and shook hands with him. Navya is blushing and laughing for something Raj said. Her eyes again moved towards Anant.

This time Anant got up and walked out of his cabin. He walked straight towards them staring his eyes at Navya. Navya's heart started beating fast and forehead collecting sweat drops. She moved close to her father. Damini noticed Anant and introduced Amar to him with a big smile. "She is so proud of her son!!" Anant thought and shook hands with him.

"Hi, Anant! Our families know each other for long time but we never got to meet each other. How are you?"
Anant agreed "haan, Amar mera duniya toh parsun tak alag tha kal sey badl chuki hai." His eyes are on Navya with a wicked smile and his hands met Amar. Navya lowered her eyes to escape from his looks "Yeh double meaning ka matlab kya raha!!"

"Where do you work?" Anant asked Amar as if he is showing his status.

Amar answered without noticing his pride "I work with TCS Software Company as a consultant."

After some more time introductory talks Anant went into Om prakash's cabin. Navya sighed and asked Amar to take home. "Kal sey shayad mera yahan aana teek nahin hoga" she thought in her mind and decided to talk with her mother, Neeta.

Anant is checking his watch every other minute and Om prakash annoyed for his impatience.

"Anant! Do you have any appointment or are you expecting anyone?"
Anant surprised "No, Dad! Why are you asking like that?"

"You look so impatient and checking your watch every minute. Kya baat hai? Kahin jaana hai kya?"

Anant shook his head sideways "No, Dad! Nothing is like that. Just it's ..." he couldn't complete his sentence as he himself wondering for the changes in his behaviour and instability of his mind.

"Yeh mujhey kya horaha hai? I was never like that before. Am I really waiting for someone? Who?" he loosened his tie and walked into his cabin. He rubbed his nape and looked outside and saw Damini and Deepak talking to each other and some more staff with them. A cheer came on his face "Toh Yeh baat hai, mera mann uss ladki ki raah dekh rahi hai. Waisey bhi yeh ladki hai kahan? Kal bhi nahin aayi thi!!" He wondered himself for waiting impatiently for Navya.

He noticed that Navya didn't bring lunch for Mishra for next two days too. "kya hua iss ladki ko? Does she stop coming here now as she engaged? How can I get to see her now? May be I get to see her only in the party on Sunday?" He felt disappointed but some hope arouse in his heart thinking about Sunday party.

At Home:

While he was climbing the stairs to his room Anant heard some noises in Saraswathi's room. He walked in there "Kaun hoga iss waqt?" He is surprised and excited at the same time to see Navya singing tying her dupatta around waist. Nimisha, Dadi, Sugandha, Damini, Shagun, and another woman, must be Neeta (he thought) are enjoying her singing and dancing, sitting in a circle, while Dadi is sitting on her bed. Anant leaned to the door placing his hands folded on chest.

Everyone is so immersed and didn't notice Anant at the door. Navya finished her song and turned to the door and stunned and ran to her mother with shy. Nimisha took his hands "Bhaiya! When did you come?"

He removed his shoes and walked inside to sit besides Dadi on the bed and opposite to Navya and Neeta. "So, what are you all doing now? Musical entertainment?" he asked curiously after greeting Damini and Neeta and giving sharp looks at Navya.

Shagun stared at Anant and is watching him admiringly. Anant noticed Shagun's longing looks but he ignored as his attention is on Navya.

Nimisha sat beside him after ordering their chef "danny" for snacks "Bhaiyya! We always do this once in a week and you never been home so far. Today you are so lucky you got to see us having musical nite and you can enjoy Navya's wonderful 'dadi style' cake too."

Anant surprisingly looked at Navya and she turned her face other side to escape his piercing looks. Dadi smiled and continued Anitta's comments "Haan, Anant! You missed so much so far. But today you can enjoy Navya's cake and her song too."

Anant looked at Navya "I heard her song just now; she has beautiful and melodious voice. Cake toh mein baad mein loonga, Dadi! Abb mujhey kuch kaam hai, mujhey chalna hai."

Sugandha warned "Anant! You are home at this time after a long time why don't you stay with us for atleast today?"

Anant agreed "Okey, if Navya sings another song." Navya felt something stuck in her throat for his interest and tried to escape but everyone including Shagun and Damini forced her to sing some more songs. Neeta also supported them "Navya! You are not new to this house and you know everyone. Yeh ghar aur sab logon se tujhko toh adat hai. Anant never heard your songs before. Let him also enjoy it."
Neeta likes Sugandha as she loves to mingle in high society culture rather than being called a middle class woman. She always tries hard to impress Sugandha. Sugandha also likes women praise her. Anant gestured with his eyes and Navya started singing another song. Navya sung lowering her eyes down but Anant watched her without blinking his eyes or turning eyes off her. He doesn't seem caring anyone else in the room except watching her and her lips twisting with the beautiful song. He felt she is singing for him. Navya felt awkward for his looks as she could feel them even though her eyes watching the floor. She cursed herself for choosing that song throughout singing it.

Anant praised her singing and she thanked him without meeting his eyes for more than a second. Anant smiled in his mind and left saying he has some other work.

Nimisha stopped him "Bhaiyya! Aap kahan jaa rahey hai? Can you Please help us out? We have to collect our party dresses. Driver has left for the day. Just drop us there and we will come back by taxi. We have no time tomorrow to pick them up. Please." Anant agreed as he is going through the same place.

Damini, Neeta and Shagun left home while Navya and Nimisha went with Anant. Nimisha is blabbering till they reached the boutique how three of them got into best friends ever.

"Bhaiyya! You know shagun and I have same tastes and hobbies but Navya is totally opposite in nature. Bahut alag hai umsey. May be we liked her for that. She always guides us for best. She is best in music, dance and cooking and we help her in studies, of course, Aloo does (she covered when Anant gave funny looks at her for her help in studies. She has less interest in studies rather in latest fashions).

"Looks like she is less talkative than you. Ismein bhi wo tumsey alag hai." He turned his face to Navya and commented when Navya gave a grinning expression at him. Anant smiled at her.

Nimisha continued "Bhiyya! Aap jaantey nahin, She is too talkative but with us. May be she is shy with you. Make friends with her and you never forget her."

"Really!!!" Anant raised his eyebrow at Navya "Do you make friends with me?"

Navya's heart skipped beat and didn't know what to say. Nimisha continued without noticing the feelings between those two "Bhaiyya! You should have taste her cake. She is as best as Dadi. She makes so delicious Manchurian, haaka noodles; of course she is a vegetarian, and you like NV."

"Let's go one day to her house. Kyon, Navya! Do you cook for me?" Anant asked her turning his face to her. Navya sighed in her mind but stretched her lips for curtsey. Nimisha kept praising about her friends and experiences despite Navya's pleads to stop her.

Anant dropped them at boutique and left to meet his friends. He is of course missing his friends and hang outs with them for past few days.
Next day Anant is checking his work in his cabin after lunch and the peon brought a box "Saab! Navya bibi ney bheji"

Anant surprised and opened it to see his share of chocolate cake. He savored and looked out of the cabin. Navya is immersed in talking to the staff and all are again mesmerized with her as usual. As soon as his eyes staring at her she felt like he called her as usual.

She turned to him and saw through blinds him kissing her box. She hit her head in her mind "Why always I do wrong things in his matter? Kal wo gana aur abb yeh cake. Why did I bring it for him? Yeh jaantey bhi wo mujh par diwaana hogaya hai." She cursed herself again and bid bye to everyone fast and left as quick as she could.

Anant noticed her trying to escape from him he left the box and ran behind her without giving a scope to anyone else about them. Navya widened her eyes to see Anant entering the elevator behind her. Before he could talk to her, some of his staff has entered the elevator greeting Navya. Navya relieved and wished they give company till ground floor. Anant cursed them and wished they leave in the middle. They all landed in ground floor. Navya rolled her tongue inside to tease Anant and he raised his brows as 'whatever' attitude.

Navya walked out and got steps down to reach the road for her bus stop. He followed her and grabbed her wrist. "Why do you run away from me? Thanks for bringing the cake." She smiled pulling her hand out "It's my pleasure." She bit her tongue for mistake again. "Sudarja Navya! You repeating your mistakes and giving scopes to him to think about you."

He smiled "would you like to have coffee with me?" She stared into his eyes and forced herself to reciprocate her smile "Mein coffee nahin peeti. It's okey. I've to leave now."

She left and Anant stood caressing his nape and staring at her way. He took elevator thinking about her. "Are we attracting to each other? Is it right thing? She runs away from me but still cares for me!! Why did she bring the cake? To show her skill in cooking? Why does she care?"

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Part: 9-10-1-12

Anant is driving home without talking a sentence but remembering Navya. Nimisha is talking about the party and Shagun. She is teasing him about Shagun but he didn't comment anything as he is in deep thought of Navya. Nimisha thought he is interested in Shagun and decided to hint Sugandha about this.

"Kya hua Navya? Are still thinking about Anant's comments? Are you upset about me dancing with other girls?" Amar asked when Navya is silently in her own world staring out of the window. She smiled and shook her head "Nahin, Amar! I know you for so many years and those girls too. I know what you are. Anant to aaj aaya hai and he doesn't know about us. Don't worry, I know you very well."

"Haan, probably you are right. He is new to us. But I heard about Anant's reputation. It's good one way Om prakash Uncle put him in his company. He will know everything slowly." Amar smiled back.

"But, Man! He is hot" Shagun commented loudly on Anant. Navya and Amar exchanged looks and smiled at Shagun. Amar raised his eyebrows at Navya as he understood something about Shagun. Navya agreed with smile but felt uneasy about Shagun and Anant.

"Mujhey kya horaha hai? Jalan? Why do I care about him? Coz he likes me, shows interest in me, and I feel he should see me only? No, I shouldn't think about him" she firmly thought but her mind again went around the party and Anant. His dance, attitude, authoritative tone towards her, and his touch everything waking her inside. She felt shiver inside and touched her throat to settle herself, and suppress the tremble inside.

Amar directly drove to his house and Navya surprised "Amar! Mama, papa must be waiting for me. Kabhi aur din aaoongi."

"Just have a moment with my mom and go. Mein phir do din tak shahar mein nahin rahoonga" Amar softly requested. Navya couldn't resist his wish.

Damini warmly received them and made tea for all. They talked about the arrangements of the wedding, Navya's wishes. Damini showed her shopping for Navya and Amar for their new life. All talked on different topics and Amar drove her home after an hour.

Amar is slowly driving and Navya surprised "why are you driving so slowly?" Amar looked into her eyes "I don't want this drive to finish. I'm not getting enough time to spend with you, Navya! I'm on tours and busy at work. Phone bhi nahin kar paa raha hoon. I thought I will take you out from the party but it became late in the party. And Harshu also didn't allow me to leave as we met after a long time. I'm really missing you."

Navya blushed "Ek do mahina ki baat hai, phir we will be together, right? I will tour with you too wherever you go. I'll do correspondence course so I don't need to go to college regularly."

Amar surprised "Wow! I'm impressed. You already thought about us. I'm glad, Navya!" he pressed her hand and continued "I liked the idea. We can continue our honeymoon till we have kids." He mischievously looked at her blush for his statements. He pressed his hand on her head "I wish we get married soon, pata nahin, yeh gharwaley kyon humesha muhurat ke naam par humey door rakhtey hai."

Navya laughed "To ignite the desire in people like you" and gave chirpy looks at him and Amar grinned.

Navya yelled when they passing her house, "Amar! You are missing our apartments."

"Sorry! It's your fault. You took me into dream world" Amar lovingly looked at her and put sudden breaks. Navya screamed "OUCH!" for the jerk she got for sudden halt of the car.

Present day:

"Sorry! Navya! I lost in thoughts." Anant apologized for sudden break to halt the car. Navya unbelievingly looked at him and turned around to check the surroundings "Mein bhi kahin kho gayi thi, Anant!" she thought. She slowly looked into his eyes.

He realized Navya was also recollecting the past.

"Anant kitna badal gaya hai. Wo josh, attitude, wo mischievous looks, wo apnapan, kahan kho gaya hai?" she searched deep into his eyes.

"Iski aankhon mein wo mastiyan kahan kho gayi hai? Kya chupa hai in aankhon mein? Abb yeh aankhein Kuch kehtey nahin mujhsey. Kitni badal gayi hai. How is her life? Now she is a complete woman, a wife, a mother. Meri Navya nahin hai iss Navya mein." He thought and tears came as he felt heavy at heart.

She lowered her eyes to hide her tears too. He twisted his lips "Goodnight, Navya!"
She shook her head as reciprocating and got down of the car and closed the door. He expected she invites him inside and she wished he requests to follow her. Both of them didn't realise at that moment that the distance had grown between them, now they are strangers not even friends.

Navya looked at him and stretched her lips as bidding bye and he gestured with eyes to bid bye. His eyes followed her till she disappeared into the elevator.

He closed his eyes leaning at head rest, two tear drops fell on cheeks. She wiped her tears as the elevator door locked.

"Haan, kyon yahan nahin call karsakta? Aisey kyon pooch rahi ho?"

Navya shook her head sideways and walked into her room "He has my mobile number. He should call me."

Neeta followed her into the room "Bahut pareshan tha bechara. Tumhara mobile nahin laga hoga."

Navya twisted her brows and checked her mobile, it is in silent mode. She apologized, "Haan, Maa! Bhulgayi, cell vibrate mein thi."

Neeta sighed "Chalo, khudi uusey phone karkey batao." She walked out to go to bed.

Navya called Amar but it went to message and she left message for not available when he called and apologized for keeping mobile unavailable too.

She changed into night dress and caressed Sur and softly kissed her cheeks and hid her face in her stomach. Her thoughts again fell back into past.

Anant straight away walked into his room ignoring Nimisha's enquiries. She checked him lying on the bed without changing his dress and sighed silently with tears filled eyes. "Yeh kya naseeb likha hai in donon ke jindagi mein" she asked God, The Unseen Power who plays the Universe at his will.

Part: 10

Two fresh tear drops escaped from Anant's eyes. He couldn't sleep. He got scotch and sat in front of Navya's picture and fell into past again.

Past:

Now Sugandha is seriously searching for girls for Anant after Nimisha informed about Anant's interest in Shagun. She is not sure about Shagun as her bahu as she dislikes Shagun's personality. But she thought she will keep her as backup and searching for girls at her equal status. Anant unaware of this latest development is still dreaming about Navya and trying to meet her in person. Navya is avoiding the direct appearance in front of him to control her mind too.

Whole city is busy in preparation of arrangements for Ganesh Navaratri celebrations. Bajpai Industries also arranged a medium size idol in their lobby and performing prayers every day. Anant is surprised for this tradition in the office. Om prakash explained the tradition of doing the prayers and as it became a tradition at work places too.

Sugandha also brought the idle into her house and arranged to perform the prayers every day three times in traditional way. Anant is surprised for the arrangements in the house and Nimisha and Dadi explained the event celebrations. Damini and Deepak Mishra families are compulsory guests all ten nights. Anant repented once again for missing the opportunity of meeting Navya in the past years.

First day Sugandha arranged puja in a grand way and asked Anant to stay home after work as she invited many guests. Anant agreed without fussy as he is craving to see Navya.

Neeta also put Ganesh idle for 5 days and performing pujas everyday. "Navya! Aaj tumhey papa ke paas jana hi hoga. Hum ghar mein mithaiyan banakar kha rahey hai aur bechara tumhara papa wahan canteen mein zunk kha raha hai. In thyohaar ki dinon mein tum meri baat maan na hi padega. Pata nahin shadi honey ke baad meri taraf dekhegi bhi ya nahin." Navya smiled at her taunts.

Neeta is teasing her whenever she gets a chance as Amar told recently about his prospective abroad trip for two years by end of this year.

Neeta is happy for her would-be son-in-law going to Belgium on project but feeling sad to send Navya away from the city. Damini is also proudly telling everyone about Amar's foreign tour and planning to join him soon leaving the job. Om prakash already started looking for a reliable person in her place. Damini fixed the wedding date after Deewali and before Amar's foreign trip.

Navya wore a light sea green sari and went to Bajpai industries to give lunch to her father. She prayed not to be caught by Anant till she reached the floor. She is stunned to see Anant in the elevator only. He greeted her and praised her beauty with his eyes. She sighed and turned her looks away from him.

He followed her till Deepak Mishra's seat "Mishra Ji! Aaj mein bhi aap key saat lunch khaloonga. Lagta hai aaj bada dabba agaya hai gar sey!!" He mischievously looked at Navya ignoring her irritating looks.

Mishra pleased as his boss wanted to eat with him "Navratri chalraha hai na, Anant! Tumhara Aunty ki bhi adat padh gayi hai. Pura dus din toh nain karpati magar paanch din puja manati hai" He asked Navya to serve lunch to Anant also.
All went to the long canteen hall located in the same floor at the end where the Ganesh idle is kept. Navya sat beside Deepak and Anant on the opposite side. Damini also joined them to share her sweet dishes with Anant. Damini is now showing interest in Anant more as she felt Shagun is liking him when she overheard Nimisha teasing Shagun several times. Sania and other employees also joined with their lunches.

Anant kept pulling Navya's sari frills down under the table throughout the lunch. Navya is kept giving angry looks but as usual Anant ignored them and immersed in praising the food.

The treasurer, Jyotish Pandey came to their lunch table after an hour "Navya! I'm glad you are here too. Abhi puja shuru hogi. Tum gana sunakey hi jana hai. Mishra ji sey har roz poocraha hoon tumhari barein mein. Har saal tumhara gana sunney ka adat hogayi hai. Iss saal tumhari saas sey tum kuch jada hi Mishra rahi hai. Kahin wo tumhey mana toh nahin kar rahi hai na?"He joked and Damini interfered, "Arey Pandey Sir! hum bhi bahu ki darshan ke liye taras rahi hai. Wo, aaj kal mujhsey bhi nahin milti." Navya blushed.

Anant raised his eyebrow at Navya asking explanation as he is also in the same position as Damini and she gave angry looks. He pulled her sari mischievously leaning back as if he ate too much. Other employees are enjoying talking about the puja and the upcoming bonus for Diwali as their boss is in good mood in the lunch room. Anant is also cutting jokes with them but didn't stop harassing Navya. Damini and Deepak Mishra are immersed in instigating the employees as they also get some benefit for that.

Sania's eyes caught Navya's irritation and Anant's naughty acts. Damini went to the idol and arranged for the prayers at 4. She called Navya for some clarification as half dozen employees brought some instruments for the songs such as tabla, harmonium, taal and flute.

Navya is about to get up but her frills are stuck in Anant's two feet. She is startled and begged with eyes but he ignored. Deepak also reached Damini and called Navya to join them. Navya is tensed as she might caught by them and begged Anant but he is still stubborn to relieve her.
Sania is observing them from her table. Navya pretended to set the carriage back when Damini called her again. Anant at last held one of the lids from Navya's hand "Promise karo puja ke baad meri cabin mein aavogi." She is fumed and her nostrils flared, tears filled. She slightly shook her head sideways refusing his request.

"Okay, let me enjoy here then" he again relaxed and watching her and the preparations of the puja and mingling talks with other employees. All are in good spirits and enjoying the festive mood.
Anant raised eyebrows when Damini again called Navya "Navya! Wo sab baad mein kar sakti ho, peley yahan aakar yeh batao ki tumhey aur kuch chahiye puja ke liye?"

Navya looked into Anant's eyes and whispered by touching her corner of eyes secretly "Promise!!"

Anant got up with a big sigh and reached Damini and folded his hand front. Navya tried to stop her anger and sob and finished fast packing the dabba. She found Anant's keys before leaving the table and a cheer came on her face. She checked Anant as busy with the people near idol and picked his keys. She walked to the corner of the other table to drop the keys in the garbage bin silently and walked to Damini with a joyful face as if she won a lottery. Sania is startled and surprised for these two person's 'cat and mouse' play.

The prayer is done religiously for an hour with Navya's melodious voice as she sang Jai Shiv Onkara; Om Jai Jagadish Hare.

After everyone took Prasad they retired to their seats. Anant reminded her with his eyes once again. Navya smiled rolling her tongue inside and giving him mischievous looks. Anant felt happy and left.

Sania caught Navya who is slowly walking alone in the corridor. Navya is stunned "Hi, Sania! Kuch kaam tha?"

Sania looked into her eyes "Kya ho raha hai?"

Navya confused and shook her head sideways "Mein samjhi nain"

"Mein samjh rahi hoon. Why is Anant behind you?" Sania slowly and softly asked her. Navya filled tears and bit her lips. Sania consoled her as took her in her embrace with one hand "I'll take care of him. You go home"

Navya surprised and smiled between tears "Thanks, Thanks a lot."

Sania ordered one of the peons to remove the keys from garbage bin and sent to her cabin and she walked into Anant's cabin.

Anant, who is eagerly waiting for Navya, surprised at her sudden visit "TUM?
"Kyon kissi aur ki intezaar hai, kya?" Anant startled and searched for words. Sania sat infront of him "Tum Navya ko kyon ched rahay ho?
Anant surprised "Sania!!"

She continued "I saw you harassing her, pulling her frills under the table, taking promise to meet you here"

Anant sighed and leaned back and silently flipping the pen between fingers.

"Anant! I know you for long time now. I know your habits, friendship with girls and everything. But yeh habit kya hai? Ek susheel, innocent, nave girl ko chedna? Wo bhi ek already engaged girl ko? What's going on? I warned you even at their party. I thought you are just admiring her. But this is mere crazyness. Stop this nonsense immediately. Tum uski jindagi bhi nahin balki tumhara aur Om prakash Uncle ka reputation ka bhi aag laga raha hai. Do you know how seriously Damini and Mishraji take this? Change this behaviour and forget about that girl." She softly but strongly scolded him.

She stopped when there was a knock on the door and turned to see the peon waiting with the keys. She took them and sent him away. She gave the keys to Anant and he looked confusingly at her.

"You left the keys on the table and Navya dropped them in the garbage. Be careful with her. Don't harass her and get several lives into trouble. She doesn't like you and your behavior. And all over this she is engaged."

Anant bit his finger nails after Sania left. He looked at Navya's picture on his screensaver and nodded his head. He caressed his keys and laughed and kissed them. "Navya!!" he mumbled her name longingly "This is my obsession, mera pyar ko samjho. I firmly believe you are mine. Tumhare bina mere jindagi adhoora hai."

Part: 11

Anant is upset for Sania's soft rebuke and spent the rest of time in his cabin watching Navya on screensaver and thinking seriously about his obsession until 9.

"Am I really going out of way to think about her? Why do I feel to stay with her for life? Why do I want my life with her? Kya hai iss ladki mein. Is this jealous that someone is going to have her? Kyon main iss ladki ko itna importance deraha hoon? Does she need such attention? Why don't I divert my mind on something else instead of dreaming about this girl? Wo kissi aur ki amanat hai. Am I greedy of someone else's property? Why am I feeling so tortured to forget about her? Uski baarein mein NA socney ke decision bhi itna dard kyon derahi hai?"

By the time he reached home everyone at home is gathered for the puja. He straight away climbed stairs to his room without noticing anyone in the hall. Sugandha and Om prakash exchanged looks and gestured Nimisha to look into the matter.

"Bhaiya! Jaldi sey taiyyar hojao. Neechey sab log aapki hi raah dekh rahey hai. Why are you so late?" Nimisha hurried him taking out his cream silk kurta pajama dress to wear. Anant looked at her carelessly "Nimisha! Can you please leave me alone? And tell mom that they need not to wait for me. I'll come later."

Nimisha surprised for is irritation and left as she knows once Anant decides no one can make him change it. Sugandha is worried for Anant's behavior as he was paying attention at home for last few months and wanted to check personally. Dadi stopped her and asked to continue without him as it became normal past many years.

Anant got ready after an hour and came down with the dress Nimisha took out for him. Sugandha smiled admiring her handsome son. She kissed his forehead and asked to take blessings of God. He folded his hands and put the kumkum on forehead and flowers in the ear. Everyone got ready to sing aarati.

Anant stood beside Om prakash looking at God's feet. His mind is roaming around Navya. "Wo aagayi hogi. I should not see her or search for her. Let me get the courage to control my heart and mind. Let her take her own life decision. I shouldn't force her. If she is mine she will come to me."

"Navya! Shuru karo" Om prakash and Deepak asked together. Anant closed his eyes for gathering courage not to look at her.

"Anant! Tum bhi gao beta. Aaj tak kabhi puja mein nahin aya tha. Aaj bahut subh din hai. Tum bhi gaao" Saraswathi requested Anant. Anant annoyed at her "Yeh sab kehney ki kya jaroorat thi?" and his eyes fell on Navya who is standing beside Saraswathi. She looked elegant with white Organza sari with kutch work all over and red blouse and pearl set, loosely braided hair. In one stare her figure memorized in his mind. She lowered her eyes immediately when his eyes met with her with guilt. He unknowingly admired her beauty and turned his looks at Saraswathi "Sorry, Dadi! Aap jaantey hai mujhey yeh prardhana geet nahin aatey" He slowly said and tried to escape.

"Koyi baat nahin beta, Navya ke sang galena. Shuru karo Navya!" Deepak ordered and started playing taal.

Anant twisted his lips as there is no chance to escape "I'm sure she is in my life, I can't get rid of her or her thoughts," and his eyes caught Sania who stood behind Sugandha and Navya. She wore a green silk sari for a change and smiled raising eyebrows at him. He stretched his lips remembering her scolds. Navya started the aarati with stuti and Anant joined her and others followed them.

Her voice is again breaking his decisions. He thought while singing "this is not possible for me to stay away from her. I should stop attending these pujas. That's the only way probably I could control my mind. Whenever I see her I feel like I kidnap her somewhere where no one can separate us." He smiled for his thoughts even while singing the aarati. He scolded himself for thinking about Navya standing in front of God and praying aarati.

As soon as aarati is done Navya, Nimisha and Shagun distributed the Prasad. Navya came to him as she is distributing to everyone in his line. Anant met his eyes with her. She noticed his blaming looks and lowered as she felt guilty. His eyes followed her till she has disappeared in the crowd.

"I don't think I could control myself as long she is in front of me" he thought and went to his room. He changed his dress into is casual jeans and T-shirt and walked out. Sugandha caught him and asked to stay till the dinner is over. He apologized and excused himself. Navya and Sania are talking to each other and overheard them. Navya felt disappointed and looked at his way. He gave a careless look at her and walked out. Sania dropped her hand on Navya's shoulder and gestured as everything will be alright. But Navya felt bad for him leaving the place without having dinner.

Anant made sure not to attend the puja in time rest of the days and went home at midnight after spending time outside as he knew Navya and others will spend time in his house for next ten days. He tried to divert his mind on work but burst into anger several times which Sania handled on his behalf. She consoled him whenever he felt uneasiness and tackled the situation.

On 11th day Sugandha insisted Anant to stay home until the Ganesh is bid farewell. He agreed and came home early. He got ready in light sky blue sherwani as per Sugandha's instructions and came down to meet the guests. Everyone praised his attire and enquired for not attending the past pujas. He gave a pale smile and changed the topic. He spotted Navya staring at him all the time. He tried not to look into her eyes as much as possible. He knew his mind and heart never listen to him when it comes to Navya.
Navya is extremely looking gorgeous today with light blue chiffon sari with beads and kundan work and matching jewelry. His eyes are checking her whenever she is busy with someone else and not looking at him. He turns his eyes immediately when she turns to him and pretends talking seriously something with the person in front of him rubbing his neck behind. She smiles for his steeling his eyes and felt relieved as he is normal today.

After formal rituals everyone bid farewell to Ganesh and left the idol with other big idol installed at the end of the street to send him through them. After that everyone started having dinner. Anant decided to go upstairs without having dinner and relax from the crowd. But Sania stopped him to have dinner with her.

Nimisha and Shagun pulled Navya for dinner "Abb khana khalengey we had enough so far. I'm tired" They settled beside Sania and Anant. Anant's eyes are stacked at Navya burrying his earlier promises and firm decisions. Sania nudged him to divert him but he carelessly laughed at her "You know Sania! I controlled all these days. But one thing I realized these days that I can't stay without thinking about her. My love on her multiplied by each day I stayed away from her. As much I try to get rid of her that close I'm drawing towards her."

Sania laughed at him "Tum bilkul pagal hogaye ho. Iski ek hi ilaz hai. Uski shadi jaldi hojana"

Anant shook his head as agreeing "you are right, I should get her married soon, nahin toh pagal hojaaoonga." He winked at Sania leaving her in shock and walked to wards Nimisha and other two. Sania sighed and hit her head for his craziness.
He wished them "I hope you all enjoyed well the past ten days."

Shagun excitingly replied "Haan, Anant it was so wonderful. Where were you all these days? I didn't see you."

"Main toh yahin tha. You didn't come first day, right? You can ask Navya. We sang aarati too. Right Navya?" he stared into Navya's eyes. She faintly smiled and shook her head as confirming his statement.

Nimisha went to fill her plate again. Anant moved side to Navya locking her between him and Shagun. He flirtingly looked at Shagun and started enquiring about her studies. She is explaining in excitement about her search for jobs and asking his opinions.

Anant's right hand is touching Navya's shoulder and Navya is trying to avoid him but he is moving closely to her whenever she is trying to move away. She stopped when she noticed she would bump into Shagun and she might notice their play.
She gave angry looks at Anant when Shagun is immersed in explaining about her future plans. He winked at her and whispered "I missed you" Navya dropped jaw and turned her eyes.

Shagun finished her plate but still nibbling the last piece of roti as she doesn't want to leave Anant. Anant noticed and told her to fill her plate and he will wait for her.

Shagun felt happy and left Anant and Navya alone. Anant took a piece of panneer from her plate and acted as if it is delicious since it has her germs. Navya is afraid to stand alone and turned to leave and Anant held her waist and whispered "Stay here, Please" Navya shocked and checked if anyone sees them and she saw Sania observing everything standing a little away from them. Navya felt relieved and yelled "Sania!" and turned to Anant "Excuse me" and walked fast to reach her. She sighed and gave relieved looks at Anant. Anant grinned and excused himself from Shagun and Nimisha as soon as they reached him. Navya and Sania giggled which irritated Anant.

He finished his dinner and gathered everyone in one place to have a musical night. Shagun and Nimisha screamed in joy and gathered in the hall. Anant took his guitar and asked everyone to join him.

Older people retired into corners watching the youngsters enjoying the music. Sania and Navya tried to settle beside Saraswathi but Nimisha pulled them into the center. Navya stood silently while Anant started his songs.

Dil keh raha hai tujhse yu ristha jod lu
Teri dhadkano ko chu lu tera jism odh lu

He danced to the song giving flirtatious looks and showing his hands towards Navya but Shagun felt he is singing for her as she is also standing beside Navya. Sania and Navya only know whatever Anant say or sing now. Sania smiled at Anant as he winked at her several times and sang moving around her. She gave playful slaps at him for which he bowed as taking her wishes. Navya once suspected Sania if she has joined Anant too. He moved closer to Navya singing with husky voice into her ears but looking at Shagun for not giving a chance of suspicions.

Sugandha noticed Shagun's blush and showed to Damini also. They both smiled and whispered into each other ears something about Anant and Shagun.
Dadi noticed Navya's uneasiness and Anant's eyes on her and startled for unwanted development.

Navya decided to move away from there as his eyes are constantly on her. Shagun is under impression as if his eyes are on her. She is shaking her body for his song. Nimisha is also shaking her body giving smiles at Anant and Shagun as she felt Anant's interest in Shagun.

Navya slowly walked to Dadi and sat at her feet leaning to her knees. Saraswathi dropped her hand around her and smiled at Navya. Anant smiled wickedly and took steps towards Saraswathi and sang as if he is singing at Saraswathi and touching softly Navya's cheeks while touching Saraswathi's palms on Navya's soulder. He kissed Saraswathi's palms winking at Navya. Navya is startled at his acts and felt conscious if anyone noticing them.

Anant sang couple more songs on the request of young guests. He requested Navya also to sing but Navya softly refused with excuse of discomfort in her throat.
After two hours everyone retired to their respective homes. Sania caught Anant in a corner alone with Navya beside her. She warned Anant once again when Navya is also with her.

He checked Navya from head to toe and touched his heart with is right hand "It's not my fault Sania. Issey bhulaney ko Mera dil nahin manta hai." Navya bit her lower lip to stop her tears and lowered her eyes. Anant bent on her "Tum bhi maanlo, Navya! I know you have feelings for me." Sania stopped him by dropping hand on is left shoulder Anant! Cup karo, do you realize what you are saying?"
He gave a cold look at her and looked at Navya shaking his head sideway "It's not yet late, Navya! Tumhara dil ko pehchanlo."

Sania sighed as giving up and dragged Navya away from him. She bid bye to Anant and everyone. Anant waved his hand with mischievous looks.

Part: 12

Anant suddenly noticed Sania behind him while he is totally immersed in admiring Navya's pictures from the first and last days of puja. Sania grinned from ear to ear and sat in front of him "Anant!.."
Anant twisted his eyebrows with annoyance and stopped her from beginning her conversation with irritation "Abb shur mat hojao, Sania! Please. I'm fed up with you and Navya. Let me enjoy in my own world."

"You can enjoy your world as long as it doesn't harm the person whom you love to the core of your heart, Anant!" Sania pushed the file she brought in front of him. Anant noticed anger in her voice but didn't argue further with her. Both discussed about the project they are dealing overseas.

"Anant! This project is facing big losses. I don't think the people there are following the programme in right way we wanted to implement. And this is going out of our hands. We are already facing $3million expenditure with no outcome so far. If we don't seriously look into this we will end up in a tragic loss."

Anant went through the results and latest developments and called the project managers offshore and had emergency conference after an hour. Sania sat silently pretending reading the file. Anant understood she wants to talk something "Sunao, kya kehna chahtey ho?"

Sania seriously looked into his eyes "Neeta aunty is very particular about Navya to get her married early. I don't know what bothers her as she is very eager to do so. Kabir and Raj are in the list of Navya's prospective grooms. Kabir was in love with me and he is almost 10 years older than her. Raj also likes someone but he never opened his mind so far. At her luck Damini approached Mishra Sir asking Navya's hand and Neeta ji with no second thoughts arranged for engagement. Amar is a nice boy and there won't be any reason for any parent with eligible daughters to reject him. Now, whether Navya likes you or she loves Amar doesn't matter. Navya is happy with her life as it comes to her. She respects her family values and I don't think she does have enough courage to break the engagement for you. So, your love makes her break her heart. Don't grow unnecessary feelings in her and ruin her life."

Anant heard patiently flipping pencil between his fingers and stayed silent for a moment. "I can understand Neeta aunty and Navya too. I can't live without Navya. If I don't take dare step I would end up losing her forever and live my rest of life with her memories. I know I break Mishra and Bose family prestige by breaking the engagement. There is no point in marrying when there is no love. 'Saat Hotey hotey pyar hojaayega' I don't believe in this. I know Navya already has feelings for me. She needs some push to confess and I'm ready to help her."

Sania sighed under breath as her speech didn't help anyway. They both fell into thoughts for a while.

"Hi, Anant! Main ghar mein Navratri rakh rahi hoon. Har baar meri work wajah sey itni religiously toh nahin karpati thi magar abb meri honeywali bahu toh meri saat hai. Uski wajah sey mein pura dus din puja rakh rahi oon. Tum jaroor aana. Sugandha ji aur Nimisha toh humesha atey hai. This is first time you've been with us for navaratri. Meri bahu bahut achi puja paath karti hai. You must listen to it. Tum bhi jaroor aana, Sania!" Damini entered into the cabin and formally invited them.
After Damini left, Anant looked mischievously into Sania's eyes "tumhi batao, Sania! Is this just coincidence or my luck? Abb mujhey har roz ussey milney ka chance milagaya hai. Wo door rehney ki lakhon khosish karey. I will succeed to meet her."

Sania smiled wide from ear to ear "pagal!!!" and walked out of the cabin.
Anant concentrated on his work for next three weeks hoping to see Navya in Dusserah navratri days. Navya never made attempt to take lunch for Mishra in the last three weeks. She made Nimisha meet her only in the college and avoided all the possible moments where she could meet Anant.

Anant's wait lasted when he went to Damini's house on the first day of pujas in full preparation to attack Navya. Sania and Bajpais also attended the puja.

Damini's apartment is a three bedroom apartment with a big hall and a kitchenette. She placed a two feet Durga in the corner of hall under a small mandap. The whole hall is decorated with flower and tickly garlands. Two big blankets are spread on the floor for guests. Navya is arranging fruits, flowers, Prasad near goddess.

Navya wore red silk sari and put a small bun and flowers on her hair. Anant's eyes not moved away from Navya even for a second. Anant greeted Navya with eyes and Navya reciprocated for curtsey. Shagun specially took care of her make-up in Indian traditional dress to impress Sugandha and Saraswathi on Damini's special instructions. Damini is planning to bring the topic before the ten days end. Damini ordered Shagun to give flowers and kumkum to everyone at aarati time.

Sania escorted Anant to control his behavior which made Anant grin at her.

Sania enjoyed his anger. Navya thanked Sania after the puja when she caught her in a corner. Anant budged "so, this is your arrangement??" he cornered Navya and Sania warned "Anant! Chupraho, koyi dekhlega. Jao, Shagun tujhey pukar rahi hai." Anant grinned at her and Navya tried hard to stop giggling.

"Dekhloonga tujhey!" he showed his forefinger at Navya when she met her chirpy eyes hiding her smile. Anant walked to Shagun dropped his hand on her and whispered something in her ear. Shagun blushed and excited and took him inside.

Navya worried "Sania! We know he doesn't love Shagun. Hope, he doesn't hurt Shagun in course of harassing me." Sania laughed "Don't worry, you think about your life. Shagun is not innocent like you. She very well knows how to take care of herself and him too." Both laughed and walked into the crowd.

Navya's eyes searched for Anant and Shagun but they didn't come out of Shagun's room till dinner time. At dinner Anant leaned over Shagun giving side glances to Navya. Damini and Sugandha liked their closeness but Navya worried if Shagun would get hurt in the process. When Shagun left Anant alone to see off one of her friends Navya caught him alone "Anant! Yeh zidd chodo. Don't hurt Shagun. If you are not interested in her better stay away from her."

Anant wickedly laughed at her "Sure! If you give me your hand uski haat chodney kay liye ready hoon. Tum mere saat nahin dena chahti hai aur kissi ko bhi nazdeeq nahin aaney dog? Yeh kya possessiveness? Ya Jalan?"

Navya gave him sharp looks "Do whatever you want to do but if you hurt Shagun mujh sey bura aur koyi nahin hoga. Shagun meri nand bhi nahin balki meri achisi dost bhi hai."

"Uss nanand ke liye tumhari jindagi tyag kardo, mere liye."Anant bent to her ear to whisper. Navya angrily stumped her feet and left. Anant smiled as he is reaching his goal and turned to see Sania folding her hands and watching with smile. Anant hit his head with right hand "Tum donon haat dhokey mere peechey padey hai. Na chain detey na araam."

Sania watched with a smile him passing her. He put his tongue out and walked away making Sania laugh loudly.

Second day evening Anant reached Damini's house for puja before Sugandha and others reached. He caught Navya alone in the kitchen as he noticed Shagun is still getting ready in her room and Damini is on the way home. Navya is startled for sudden budge of Anant "Tum? Itni jaldi kyon aye ho? Sab log aney mein aur puja mein deir hai."

He leaned to the kitchen entrance folding his eyes "tumsey milney ke liye mera waqt hogaya hai. Do you need any help?" She angrily looked at him. She put hands on her waist and stared into his eyes coming close to him "Tum chup chap hall mein bhaito aur mujhey tang mat karo. Wahi bahut bada ehsaan hai tera mere liye."

Anant cupped her face immediately and kissed her cheeks "You know I don't like to do any ehsaan to you other than breaking your engagement."

Navya shocked for his lenience and dumb stuck. He caressed her lips with both thumb "Anything else you need from me?"

Navya fumed flaring nostrils and threw his hands away from her and stepped aside to walk into puja room. He stopped her by putting his hand on her way "humarey barrein mein Amar ko ya tumhari parents ko Kab bata rahey ho?"

Navya stunned for his question and twisted her eyebrows "humaray barrein mein? What do you mean? What is there to tell about us? Haan ek baat jaroor batana hai tumharey barrein mein kit um ek pagal ho"

Anant pulled her close holding her hands "Haan, batao mein ek pagal hoon. Tumhari pyar mein pagal o chuka hoon." He kissed her two cheeks and walked into hall winking at her and leaving her in shock. Navya clinched her teeth and about to say something but stopped when she noticed Shagun coming out of her room.

She walked into kitchen and wiped her cheeks and checked her palms and slowly put them near her lips. "kaisa laga?" Navya shocked and widened her eyes putting down her hands without turning her face back at Anant. Shagun came behind him "Hi Anant! When did you come? Tell me how do I look?" Anant turned and gestured 'wonderful'.

Shagun went to answer the door when calling bell rang. Anant pulled still stand Navya from behind by holding her waist and whispered in her ear "Pyar ko mat chupao." Navya stunned with wide eyes and felt her breath stopped.

He walked into the hall and greeted Damini. Sugandha and others followed her. Sugandha and Damini surprised for Anant's early presence and gestured to each other. Anant waited for Navya to come out of kitchen but Nimisha brought all flowers, fruits and Prasad. Navya came at the aarati and sung lowering her eyes. Puja performed religiously for two hours and dinner served lately. Navya avoided Anant's eye contact the whole time and Shagun entertained Anant as usual.

Four more days completed with small encounters between Anant and Navya. Navya most of the time took help from Shagun and Nimisha and avoided Anant. Damini and Sugandha felt Anant is attracted to Shagun. Sania couldn't follow him for next four days coz of her work. Om prakash and Deepak also didn't attend coz of their busy work. Nimisha, Sugandha, Anant were permanent visitors for those four days. Shagun felt extremely happy for Anant's presence and his interest on her.

Navya tried to tell Nimisha about Anant but couldn't understand where to start. She couldn't even warn Shagun with a fear she might misunderstand her. Navya is spending sleepless nights as his touch tingling her all the time. Anant went a little farther by kissing her lips, throat whenever he got a little chance. She couldn't confess her feeling nor stopped Anant from playing his tactics with her.

Seventh day, Saraswati puja, Shagun, Nimisha and Navya took special care to dress up. Navya is unknowingly showing interest in her dress up. She wore mazanta gagra with ruby set and bangles full of her hands. She tied part of hair on top of back of head and pinned and rest hair left loose curled at the bottom.
Neeta dropped her at Bose apartments' gate and went to pick up her order of sweets in nearby sweet shop.

Navya ran to the elevator before it closed the doors and thanked the person who stopped it for her. She turned to him as she didn't get any response and stunned to see Anant smiling in his white shirt and black jeans leaning to the wall in the corner.

She stretched her lips and turned her face raising her eyebrows "Yeh yahin milna tha? Bhagwan!!" He admired back her from top to bottom for a second and pulled her back holding her elbows with his two hands. Navya lost balance and fell on him. He turned her circling his left hand around her waist securing with right hand. Both faces came close as much as their noses touching. Both are breathing each other's breath. He bent to kiss her lips and she pushed him back and leaned the other wall. He locked her to the wall by placing his two hands on her either side. He slowly caressed her strands on her face and she is irritated by turning her face other side. He caressed her right jaw with his right knuckles "Kabhi Amar ney aisa chuva tha?" Navya made big eyes at him "Tujhey kya matlab?" she flared and turned her face again. He turned her face to him holding her chin with his right fingers. "How many times he kissed you? And where did he?" he whispered breathing heavily on her face. She startled for his enquiry "You are too much, chodo mujhey, koyi ayega."

He shook his head sideways without moving an inch "aaney do tab dekhengey. Pehley mera sawal ka jawab do. How many times he touched you? Mera aur uska touch mein kuch faraq hai? Which one do you enjoy more?" Navya angrily looked at him "Shut up Anant! Why do you care about Amar? He is my fianc and he has a right. Why do you think I tell you about us?" Anant smiled carelessly and stared at her face.

He blew air on her face. He slowly moved his right hand to her waist and softly pressed. Navya stopped her inhaling breath and moaned softly. She closed her eyes unknowingly when he caressed her waist with his thumb. He moved close to her and kissed her collar bone. He nipped with lips and licked with tongue. He moved his nose to her throat and upper jaw and towards right cheek. Navya started shivering and tried to move his hands and turned her face on sideways. In the process his lips touched her upper lip. He pressed there and stopped her movement. She lost her senses and felt like fainting. He felt her shiver and pressed her upper lip softly with his lower lip. She moaned with fear.

Sudden stop of the elevator brought the two into this world. Anant moved side to her and two little kids around 6years old stepped inside and pressed the closed button. They wished Anant and Navya and stared at them from top to bottom. Navya is still in trance and leaned to the wall covering her face half. Anant waved his left hand at them. Navya tried to move away from Anant but he stopped holding her left hand with his right.

The two kids observed them and giggled in each other's eyes covering their mouths. Anant gave side glance to Navya who is looking helplessly at him and crossed his legs leaning back to the wall holding her hand in his tight grip. The kids got out after two floors bidding them bye and giggling. Anant waved at them and smiled closing the door.

He checked Navya who is staring at the floor. "I love you very much, Navya! Now the whole situation is in your hands. Tell your parents that you are in love with me. I don't let you marry Amar. That's damn sure. I can tell your parents, sochlo. Which way you prefer to break this engagement."

Navya is filled tears and didn't look back at him. He is softly squeezing her hand, fingers as if consoling her. When the elevator stopped at their floor Anant let her go and followed her. Navya directly walked into the kitchen to suppress her tension and Anant is caught by Shagun. Sania noticed the tension and followed Navya into the kitchen. She placed her hand on Navya and Navya couldn't meet her eyes. Sania decided to handle Anant later.

Anant got a call while the aarati is almost finishing and Sania also left along with him. Anant gestured Navya before leaving. Navya bid bye with eyes with confusing expressions.

Next three days Anant and Sania couldn't attend the puja coz of the tension in the offshore project. Amar came on 8th day and joined the pujas along with his fiance. He felt happy for Damini's thoughts of proposing Shagun to Anant. Navya felt choked to hear the proposal but couldn't utter a single word. She is still shivering remembering her encounter with Anant in the elevator. She lost sleep for last three days.