It's been almost a year since Shlok left the Mumbai Criminal Unit and started doing what he really loved. Working on vintage cars. It turned out to be his one true passion. All the knowledge he had gained working with his friend at his fathers' custom build workshop for two summers when he was studying at Harvard came in good. He had a knack for fixing things. He worked very exclusively on specified projects. In a very short time he managed to create a very lite clientele. No adverts needed. Vintage car owners are a select few. And everyone knew everyone else. So it was all word of mouth. Even though he didn't belong to any club they came to him for his services, and was more than impressed with his own private collection. Was envied by most as well.
He soon gained a reputation for his amazing fabricating skills and SA Custom Cars was soon sought after by all vintage car owners. He worked under exclusive terms and conditions. He was known to them only as SA. He shifted to his warehouse few weeks into starting his first project. Living in the penthouse became torturous for him. Everywhere he looked it reminded him of her. Not that he was trying to forget her. But being reminded all the time what was and what could've been was getting too much for him to bare on a daily basis. It was a practical decision as well. It saved lot time and energy. Plus there was one more reason.
Pancy! His buddy. The unexpected friend and companion that came into his life in the most unusual and bizarre circumstances. He had gone to a house looking for Mustang spare parts that was advertised in the paper. When he entered the garage to check the gentleman's own 1964 mustang he nearly fell over when he was attacked by a white and brown ball of fur. It refused to let go of his leg. Kept trying to bite his sneakers and lick his legs. Finally the owner said "He really seems to like you. He's been barking at everything that moves. He's the only one left from a litter of 8 pups. Everyones been scared to take him". The little fur ball kept looking at Shlok as if to second everything being said by his master. One look at him and he kept trying to climb on to shlok. He was unstoppable in his quest to get the visitors attention.
"How much" Shlok asked the gentleman "I thought we agreed on the prices?" Said the man.
"For the little Pancy" he said looking at the one month old St. Bernard. "If you're willing to take him out of my hands he's free. My wife's been on my case for keeping him for so long In the first place. We already have four" said the man very relieved indeed.
"Are you sure. I know they are not cheap" asked Shlok while getting down and giving the little Pancy his hand. The dog instantly jumped on to his hands and was licking him all over. Then he kept his little fur head on his chest as if to give him a hug. That was it. What ever apprehensions he had about taking him home was gone. He knew he was meant to have him. His very own Pancy.
What made him decide to take the puppy home he's still not sure. But one thing was clear he needed him more than the dog needing him. They'd became inseparable. Did everything together. Eat sleep even drink and sulk. He hadn't seen a full grown St. Bernard up close. But he didn't have to wait for long to find out how big they can become. Shlok had to get a separate bed custom built for the two of them. When he refused to sleep In his own dog mat. He extended the living space soon enough. Put up a wall around the warehouse so that he' d have room to run around but keep him from wandering outside. Pancy loved to watch TV. But hated Freaky Friday night horror movies. He'd be hiding his big head behind shlok and be whining. But Shlok kept the tradition started by her. He'd tell Pancy, "Mommy loves to watch horror movies so my boy you don't have a choice but to get used to it. Just like daddy did" he'd bark like mad when ever Shlok mentioned her.
Shlok had his good days as well very bad days. Something would trigger him to go into a drinking binge. He would be out of reach for days and usually it was Arjun that came to his rescue, with home cooked food and drag him out of his slump. Seeing little baby girls always managed to send him over the edge. He'd come home with enough alcohol for a month. But go through it in few days. Arjun knew his tendencies as well his temperaments well so he'd always call two days in a row and if there's no call back he'd be at his door step with his mother's homemade Mutton Biryani and Paneer tikka with Naan. Help him clean the messed up living Room. Clean all the empty beer cans and liquor bottles. Pancy was the one who's most happy to see him because Arjun always brought mutton with bones cooked just for him. Arjun was the only friend he had. He was all that Shlok needed.
As per St. Bernard's they need a cool climate. Not the best suited dogs for India which has tropical climate. So to accommodate that when he redid the living area he did it in a way that it could be kept cool separately. No expenses was spared when it came to his Pancy. Shlok loved him more than his cars. Or anybody else for that matter.
He shared all is pains as well as his triumphs. He would talk to Pancy about her as well, and he would bark when he mentioned her name. She was referred to as mommy. When ever he's reminded of her he would mention the incident. He would listen to him with intent and if he feels Shlok is sad he'd keep his head on his knee and whine. Or jump on to the couch and keep his big fluffy head on his shoulder and sit motionless.
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"Agnihotri, put Channel 44 now. You would want to see this. And Janie wants you to come for dinner on Saturday. Gokhle will be there as well. Don't be late like the last two times" required Jay Kannar. Nothing's changed at all. Kannar kept giving orders.
Both of them settled on the big leather couch. As per the order by SSP Kannar Shlok immediately turned the TV on. Pancy found the remote for him. He always did. He put the channel. It was a Indian English news channel. It was a discussion forum. The topic being "Brutality towards Women by Women" the host announced the theme and there were to be few guest speakers and Q&A after the initial discussion. First two were women's rights activists, lawyer and a politician, next was the highest ranking female officer in India then a professor of behavioural studies at the Delhi university then it was his Astha a victim and now the founder of Sisters Act a charity that's for pregnant women in prison and for survivors of domestic violence. Her legal adviser Mr. Akash Bambani was also present with her. He seemed very young indeed. Good looking guy. Shlok almost didn't recognise her. She had cut her hair short. Just above the shoulder. She was dressed in a black cotton saree with a multicoloured border. It was the first time Shlok was seeing her in a saree. Minimal make up as always. He liked the new her. But he missed her beautiful black curls. She looked good but she looked as if she has aged more than one year.
Looking at her he got all the memories flooding back.
"That's your mommy. Pancy say hi to Mommy!" He barked few times.
"She's pretty right?" He barked again. "So now you've seen her. She's the one I've been telling you about all these days" Shlok said stroking his fluffy head. And he started to bark looking at the tv screen. When she started to talk he stopped barking and settled next to Shlok with his head on his master's knee.
She looked confident in front of the camera and the audience. Shlok was very impressed indeed. And he was surprised by Pancys behaviour towards her. He's never met her yet behaves in a very peculiar way towards her. As if he knows who she is and what she means to him.
The other women kept harping about gender equality and feminism. They were all there with ulterior motives. One to further her political caree, another to sell her latest her Book. Shlok couldn't careless. He was anxious to hear her voice once more. The host introduced her as Mrs. Astha Almeida. She was asked to share her experience. She explained everything that happened to her on that fateful day. How she was targeted the moment she stepped into that cell. Few of the words that she could repeat on national TV she mentioned. She told how she was repeatedly kicked in the stomach and how she tried to protect her baby. Also how a total stranger tried to help her and how she too was beaten for trying to help her. Then how she almost died bleeding.
Hearing all the details from her Shlok wished to be dead and gone. He didn't want to switch off the TV or change the channel. He wanted to for once feel her pain with her. He had read the detailed report on the whole incident including the medical reports. But hearing her own words made him sick to the bone. He was fighting a loosing battle with himself not to fix him self a drink. For he knew it will not end with one. But only after he forgets everything.
But he still wanted to hear what all she has to say. Pancy was listening and watching without a sound. "Mommy looks different but good right" Shlok asked Pancy and he answered back with a single bark. "I think so too. But I wish she didn't cut her hair so short" he said again, and Pancy whined.
She continued...
"We women talk endlessly about equality and being feminists. But what I endured in the prison made me rethink all my notions. Though I have never called myself anything as such. But It got me thinking.
Why is it that its always another woman that puts another down. I have seen this first hand. Be it at a party. If you see a pretty girl with a good figure and may be not dressed tastefully. The men will admire her but the women will take her apart. From her dress to her body. And yet we call ourselves feminist. Activists for equal rights. We sure have strange way of going about proving our point.
Not a single police personnel harassed me while I was under arrest. But young girls who didn't know better or didn't want show any apathy towards another. That saddened me. So young, their whole lives ahead of them but trying to ruin it before it's even begun".
With her statement the host opened the forum for session of Q&A. All seemed to be interested in asking questions to Astha. She answered about her charity. The type of work she's been able to do so far. How they decide who deserves their help?
The moment the host started to talk and the camera shifted from Mommy to the host Pancy started to bark like mad. Then again the focus was on mommy so Pancy stopped barking. Shlok was surprised yet again with his behaviour.
"Mrs. Almeida, have you forgiven the father of the child?" Was the first of many questions from the audience.
"I read somewhere that holding a grudge against someone is like letting someone live rent free in your head. Everything happened with my eyes opened. I was not under any illusions. He's a good man"
"Are you still in touch with him?" asked another
"No, I'm not" she answered without hesitation.
"Do you still love him?" the barrage of questions continued.
"Why are you interested? It doesn't matter anymore not to you anyways unless you're looking for a groom for me" she said with a smile.
"Would you like me to look for one" came the comeback line and burst of laughter.
"No. Thank you" answered Astha with a smile.
Seeing her smile and full of life gave Shlok immense happiness. He wanted her to be happy and live her life to her utmost potential. She seemed to be doing just that.
"Do you think it was a mistake to get involved with him?" asked a member of the audience.
"We all make choices not mistakes. I'm a woman with a past hopeful about the future. No regrets and no turning back. Only hope keeps you moving forward not regret. A very wise man told me once. I live by it" she said looking very confident indeed.
The more she spoke the more Shlok fell in love with the new and matured Astha. Everything she said gave him hope. Gave them hope. May be all is not lost he thought.
"If you were to meet him again what would you say to him?"
"How are you?" Was her witty answer.
"Would you like to meet him again?" the questions kept coming.
"I think you're more anxious than me?" She seemed to enjoy the banter.
Finally the host intervened and had to give air time to the other panelists as well. Shlok as well Pancy was disappointed to see the camera shift from her to the others. And thus the barking started.
Shlok noticed that while the rest of the panelists were answering the Q&A, Akash was seen whispering something in her ear and she smiled. He saw him looking at her. He was left wondering. Are they together? They work together. Probably spend lot of time together as well. If that is the case he'd be happy for her as long as he treats her well. Takes care of her and give her all the love and happiness she deserves. That's what he wants for her. To be happy.
Shlok lost his battle not to drink. And finally caved in. It was getting all too much for him to take in one day. Seeing her, hearing from her own words the agony she went through, being reminded of their baby, and seeing her with him. It was more than enough to send him spiralling down.
Few days later it was again Arjun that came to resurrect him from his binge back to being sober. It was Saturday morning. So they had more than few hours to get his act together. He was forced into the bathroom for a much needed shave and shower. Then it was Pancys turn for a bath. He gets a outdoor bath.
Jay Kannar and his family was the other exception in his life. Every now and then he would call him and check on him. Usually it was to invite him over for a meal at his place. Sholk as well as Jay Kannar knew Janie Kannar had a soft spot for both Arjun and Shlok. So Jay made an exception for his wife's whims. Plus his kids adored them. Two men and the Pancy. Myra would be all over Shlok, showering him with kisses and and hugs. Shlok was a willing candidate. Let her have her way always. Both Myra and her brother Rohan always have specific requests. This time he must bring Myra, who loves all the Disney princesses, Sophia the first princess and for the little man who's into action figures the latest version of Optimus Prime. They were both very sweet kids and Shlok adored and loved spending time with them. But it's Pancy that hogged all the limelight. He's loved by one and all.
Shlok takes him where ever he goes. Even if it's to meet Arjun they'd make sure it has a open air section and that dogs are allowed to dine in with the other patrons.
Pancy, his old cars, Arjun and the Kannars were the only people in his life that meant anything to him. He never stopped thinking about her. Never stopped missing his girls. But he wasn't bitter about it anymore. Going to the Kannars was bittersweet for him always, seeing the little ones specially Myra always made him think of theirs. It never seemed to get old. The pain was still the same. He'd imagine her to be crawling, giggling, crying and everything else a 6 month old baby would be doing. Those were the worst of the moments for him. That send him over the edge. He'd drink until he's not able to stand up on his own two feet. And would sleep for days without end. But his trusted friend would always stay by his side.
Arjun was determine to be at the Kannars on time. Arjun even offered to come and take him just do that he'd be there at the Kannars by 6.30 pm.
He stopped by the Mall to get the toys for Myra and Rohan. Pancy had to be kept behind in his Ford Ranger truck, the only vehicle that was made in the Twenty First Century. Because the Mall didn't allow any pets. He was tied at the back. Car was parked in the basement.
Shlok was returning having got his toys for the little ones when he saw Pancy being petted by a girl in a pair of blue jeans and yellow shirt. Pancy was all over her. Licking her trying to jump on to her. Shlok soon realised it was none other than his Astha. Pancy has finally met her. How did she know? He stayed out of sight behind a delivery truck. She was hugging him. How he wished to be in Pancys place. His heart warmed seeing them together. Pancy likes her. She likes him too. They would've made a perfect family. He wanted to go up to her talk. But should he. She seemed so content with her life. Why should I disturb her peace and tranquility? What can I say to her? She looked warm as a hot summer day and fresh as the morning dew.
A guy walked towards her from the south entrance dressed in pair of Jeans and a t-shirt. He had a shopping trolley with him filled with household stuff: iron board, clothes rack,dustbin, broom, mop, comforter! Cups and palates. He remembered its the same guy from the TV discussion. All his happiness vanished. Maybe they are moving in together or planning to get married. It's been a year. She's never tried to get in touch with him even once. She's moved on. He accepted the fact. He was happy for her and sad and gutted for him.
She gave one last hug to Pancy. Left very reluctantly. The dog looked her with droopy eyes and She came back to him. Pancy barked like mad seeing the guy next to her. She said something to him and laughed keeping her hand on his forearm. She had no idea she was being watched by pair of very forlorn eyes, loosing hope with each second. Pancy even tried to pull her towards her by nibbling at her shirt sleeve.
"You don't want me to leave you? Are you scared to stay here alone? Oh! My poor baby" Saying she looked around. Akash urged her to make a move. But she was as reluctant to leave Pancy as he was to let her go.
"Baby, I need to go. Lot of things to do before his princess arrives" Astha pointed to Akash and Pancy barked. "Where's your master? How could he leave you here all alone and go." Pancy was barking like there's no tomorrow. Finally Akash pulled her but the hand. Pancy tried to lunge at him.
He was seen moving away as quickly as he can. She was seen laughing all the way but kept looking back at Pancy. He started to howl. Soon they were gone. Shlok saw the guy helping her to put all the stuff in the SUV. She was seen punching him as well. They seemed very happy to be together indeed. He was glad that he didn't walk up to her and talked. If the guy had come then it would've been extremely awkward for both of them.
"...before his princess arrives..." Those words made Shlok see the reality with utter clarity... She was pregnant.
Shlok made his way towards his truck and Pancy started to bark looking towards where she went. Shlok hugged him and he stopped howling. Pancy kept breathing heavily. Shlok kept s holding on to him. Not sure who needed the hug more, Pancy or Him.
"That was mommy! You met her. You like her too right? Mommy sure likes you" he said still hugging his 11 month old 65kg fur ball. He stayed just passive as he could be. "Let's go boy. Kannars awaits us. He warned not to be late"
They arrived 15 minutes late. And Arjun was nowhere to be seen. Jane Kannar was her usual cheerful self. With a friendly smile always. Before she could greet him with her customary kiss to the cheek with a hug, Myra and Rohan came running towards Shlok. And it was Myra that always wins. She would jump onto him and hug him with all her might. Then shower him with her kisses. She'd say how she missed him and Pancy. She was a very sensitive and sensible child. She and Sandhya were born few months apart. Myra on the 27/11 one day after the Mumbai terror attacks. SSP Kannar was fighting the terrorist at the Taj while his Janie was fighting to keep their Myra alive. Sandhya lost her father ASP Namith Kashayap on the 26/11. She was born in exactly two months after the attacks on the 26/01/2009.
Next it will be Rohans' he'd be giving a high five and a fist pump. Then would ask if he remembered his gift. Myra would wait for him to give to her. But he never keeps her waiting.
Shlok gave the toy to Rohan. "See, daddy I told you, he remembered" proclaimed he very proudly. "He always keeps his promises" the little boy was estatic. "Uncle Shlok, you're the best" he said giving him a hug and a kiss. "Oh! Really...Ro..next time ask for his Mustang" said Jay Kannar. "He'd surely remember to give it to you as well. Agnihotri what are trying to do? Make me look bad in front of my son?" he asked.
"No sir! I always ask Mrs. Kannar before I promise them anything" said Shkok. "I feel so much better" he said with a grin.
"Shlok, for God's sake. Stop calling me Mrs. Kannar. I'm not yet even dying my hair. It's Jane"
"All right... Jane" smiled Shlok.
Just then Arjun walked in, Shlok was very relieved to see him. Kids ran outside to play with Pancy,
"Sir I'm so sorry For coming late" he said very apologetically.
"What was it this time?" asked Jay "Met Pryianka Chopra in person?". Arjun looked comepletely lost holding orchids for Mrs. Kannar.
"Jay baby... Let him be. He's not even entered the house and you've started interrogating him" said Jane Kannar coming to her baby Arjuns' rescue. "Arjun you don't mind him. You come to see me na" saying she took the pot of white orchids from his hands and gave a kiss on his cheek. Arjuns' face turned bright red as well as his big ears.
"What's with the blush? She's mine. Keep your distance from her. You hear me?" Jay said pretending to be angry for Jane kissing him.
"She kissed me sir" said he not knowing what else to say.
"What are you implying here? That my Janie made pass at you?" asked Jay while coming in between Jane and Arjun. "No sir. Nothing like that sir" he was struggling as always with his answers to his chief. Shlok wasn't feeling so bad suddenly. His life wasn't as bad as his friends. He enjoyed it to the fullest.
"Then you don't like her? She's been enslaved in the kitchen since when I don't know" said Jay looking upset. "I do like your wife sir. Very much. She's a very beautiful lady" stuttered Arjun.
"Oh really? What plans do you have on her account? I warn you - your mother won't approve of a divorced bride. Keep your revelations for the talk shows Gohkle. She's mine. Tell mommy to find you your own Janie" Jay was going at it.
"Sir, I didn't mean..." Arjun has lost all his courage.
"Baby...let him be will you? Let my poor bacha be" she said taking Arjun by the hand leading him towards the living room. He looked dejected.
Just then Myra came running with Pancy. Stopped Arjun from sitting on the big four seater couch. "Uncle don't sit here. This is Daddy's place. If you sit here Mommy will kiss you too. She likes to kiss daddy all the time when he sits here. She thinks no one is around, but uncle im always around. I'm a like a mini radar. I see everything" little Myra was unstoppable. Jane wished she was a fly on the wall. Blushing with embarrassment. Arjun looked at his Chief. He looked regal as always. Nothing could shake him.
Myra grabbed Arjun's hand and pulled him towards their play room. Pancy followed in tow.
"What's the matter Agnihotri?" Asked Jay seeing shlok's aloofness. He seemed uninterested.
"I saw her today" said he
"And what's happened to her? Has she put on weight?"
"That would've helped" he said with a grin. "She said I don't matter anymore! Sir does that mean I should upgrade my profile and register myself at shaadi.com?"
"Hold your horses, you will have time for that. Trust me if a woman says it doesn't matter anymore all you need to know is - it matters more than you could imagine" said Jay
"I beg to differ sir! She's with another, busy buying furniture for their new home. And expecting their first baby. Sir, when do you suggest my crucial step to be made? After the baby's first birthday?"
"Did you ask her if she loves you? Go and ask her Agnihotri. If you don't ask the answer is always "No". Kannar was merciless "Were you there when she concieved from him?"
"No! I wasn't there and for that I'll forever be thankful. Even thank the good lord for lives small miracles. But I heard her say that she awaits the princess to arrive.She seemed very happy. He looked like a decent guy. I hope he'll keep her happy. Give her the happiness she deserves." he said.
"Forgive me for not crying from tender emotions... Maybe you should apply mehendi on her and do the kanyadaan too?" said Jay very irritated with his attitude.
"I think it's too late for that sir. But I would've done it gladly if asked" Shlok was smiling. "Plus I don't want to force myself on her"
"I'm not asking you to rape her. Just talk" Kannar was riding his favourite horse...
"I'm dead to her. She said it herself. Dead men cant talk or shag. So there's no way that's happening. What more should I ask her? How dead am I for her?" Asked Shlok.
"For a start to break ice" Kannar was sitting on his favourite couch his legs crossed "Rise from the dead and ask"
"I'm not Jesus sir. Do you see the glow around me sir? Last I checked I was still a mere mortal" Shlok felt he was changing. Talking to Kannar became one of his favourite time spending. Shlok felt as if they were practicing the "verbal boxing". Kannar has been teaching him for 6 years. Now it was Shlok's turn to practice.
"Thank you for clearing it to me. Now what do you want to do? asked Jay.
"Drink like there's no tomorrow" Shlok said still smiling.
"Greatest idea. You thought it out yourself or were suggested by someone extremely wise? Go and get drunk" Kannar wasn;t sure whether he sympathized with that sarcastic bas***d or wished to smite him.
"I fully intend to sir. I'm getting quite good at it"
"Great plan ideed. Very promising. What is your goal in life Agnihotri? A man is nothing without direction. Where's your responsibility?"
"I keep my responsibility zipped up, you warned me. No treat to the world population sir"
"Total and utter bullshit, do you even hear yourself?" Kannar looked disappointed "Where's Agnihotri? I'm glad you left the unit. There's no room for sissies and cowards who buckle up and hide their head in the sand the moment something goes wrong. I hired you when you were 24. You were like your name suggested. Full of fire. Now all I see is ashes. You have no future. You're not interesting to me let alone to her"
"I shall rise like a phoenix from the ashes sir. Wouldn't that be a sight? I'm gutted sir, that you don't find me interesting, tell me what should I do? Geetha is heart broken sir. But she will live on. She's a strong girl" Kannar was for the first time on the edge of smiling.
"Leave the theatrics, I'm not auditioning. At least yet. Respect yourself. Don't throw yourself away. That's all you have. Love it. Live it. There will be no other you"
"Do I look dead to you sir? Do I look that bad? What do you think I've been doing all this time. Lying down playing dead. Sir you've been dealing with dead people far too long. Should I put on some make up to cheer you up?" he was happy to be giving it back to his former chief.
"Agnihotri! Stop being a smart ass. Accept responsibility for yourself" He said trying to put some sense into him.
"Its said if your gonna be a smart ass first make sure you're smart. Don't mind being a ass. I've been called worst"
"Allow yourself to be happy that will show you respect yourself. A woman like her wants a steady hand, you don't have it"
"Sir when did you get your MBBS in orthopaedics and what do you suggest? Join the circus? I have just left one. And my mouth still aches from all the laughing. Sir, any other suggestions?"
"Just because she chose another one? Go and make her see you. Take her back"
"Last I checked kidnapping is a crime punishable by law. Sir I was Thinking of getting some work done with my face. Nose job and fuller lips" Shlok was not ready to be steamrolled by Tyson. He kept throwing punches he stood his ground. It looked as if this was heading for a Technical Knockout.
"So you don't want to ask? You're wasting your life. Live it to your utmost potential"
"Sir, I feel sorry for little Myra and Rohan. You sure have set the bar high.What more do you want me to be doing? I earn good money. I'm not dependent on any one. What more can I do? Go to the moon? Enter Geetha to Miss India pagent?" He said running his hand through his hair.
"Agnihotri Miss India should have at least some hint for boobs and your hairy legs won;t help you either. So forget it. I have a news flash for you. You need to be talented too, not just pretty. Stop clowning around and listen to me. You love her more. Prove it to her, show it to her. Fight for what you want. Go and talk to her yourself. If she says no! Ask her a thousand times. You have nothing to loose and everything to gain. She's your's"
"Let me get my sword out and start slaying all the dragons. You're safe sir. Jane will not need the BBQ to cook the meat. She will have you breathe fire" said he.
Just then Jane came and sat next to Her Jay and asked " is he troubling you too? Is he giving his gayan to you?"
"No, Jane" said Shlok "Do you have any sisters Jane? I'm on the lookout"
"Sadly no. But if I did I would've gladly made the match myself. You are way too handsome to stay alone" said Jane.
"Sir, do you hear?" Shlok adressed to Kannar "I'm too handsome and you don;t let me try myself at Miss India..."
Jane smiled "Shlok, it's not you level. Aim higher. Only Miss World but untill you are preparing yourselfI'm free if you ever want to take someone for a drive. Always dreamed about it. We can take Jay too. I like fast cars" Janie said with a twinkle in her eyes.
"Janie stop giving him ideas" said Jay.
"I'd love to anytime. You all should come to the warehouse. I'm sure the kids will like it"
"Agnihotri, back off. What's with you two? Leave my woman alone. She's mine. You find your own" Jay said.
Just then Myra came running with Pancy and Rohan chasing after her. She climbed onto shlok's lap. He wrapped his arms around her "Save me. They're out to get me" Myra the drama queen was back.
"I've got you. I still have my sword all bloody after slaying all the dragons. Have no fear my lady" Shlok said looking into Myra's blue eyes.
"You'll always be my knight in shining armour, Prince Charming. Don't marry anyone. Wait till I grow up" she said with a kiss to his cheek.
"I will need to get myself a white horse as well then to take my princess away to my castle far far away" Myra's eyes were dreamy.
"Over my dead body! I hoped it could wait untill you're 18 but I need my AK-47 ASAP" Kannar was dead serious.
"Daddy I love my Prince Charming, plus he's got a sword. He'll kill your 47..whatever. With just one swipe of his sword. Order an army of them and still it won;t be enough to defeat him" said Myra holding onto her Prince Charming even more tighter. All burst out laughing. Little girl looked sad.
Shlok On the other hand was driving back to his warehouse thinking of the events of the last few days. After almost a year he sees her twice within a week. It's not a coincidence. It means something. What? That it's the time to let go of her. Or a sign that says it's not too late?
Should Prince Charming keep his sword in sheath or take it out to cut some heads off?
Anupamaa
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