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Chapter 3 He sat on the bench outside tapping his feet and biting his nails, something he did often when he was nervous. The woman he just talked to was bold and honest, she had asked him to get married to her without hesitation. When he agreed to meet women for marriage, he never imagined finding someone who would accepted his absurd conditions and now when he found her, he just couldn't accept it. He thought about her words and she was right that they could solve each other's problems. But she hasn't even met Ruhi so how can she assume she will be able to take care of her? He needed to talk to her, and have her meet Ruhi and if she still wanted to marry him, he would have no problem. He got up to go inside and talk when her parents came running to him. He told them she was absolutely fine and left them to go meet her as he walked to the parking lot pondering over her marriage idea.
She sat on the bed waiting for him to come back. She waited for a few minutes until she began to worry why he wasn't back. Was he upset because of her suggestion or did his walking out mean he refused her idea? She got off the bed and slowly started to walk outside when her parents rushed into the room. Her mother made her sit down and scolded her for being careless in such a state and was upset with random man knowing about her pregnancy. She ignored her mom and stared at the door hoping he would walk in with an answer, but she was disappointed. She was allowed to go home an hour later and she went home disappointed knowing he didn't come back.
The same afternoon
One opportunity; she had given him one chance and he blew it. He shouldn't have walked out of the room. He should have explain his point and worry to her. She seemed understanding and would have looked at things from his perspective.
The sound of ringing made him get up from his desk to see what was ringing. It was her phone that was sitting with the rest of her things. He saw "Mihika" flash on the screen and reached over, but the call was cut before he could pick it up.
As he looked her things, he went back into the dilemma he was in before. What should he say to her? He didn't want to say yes and take such a big chance, but didn't want to say no without giving her a chance at all. After a few minutes of walking back and forth, he receive a call from his mother. She called asking him to come home quick as Ruhi had been crying for a while and she wouldn't stop until he came.
He packed up his things in a hurry mixing his papers with hers and ran out of his office. As he sat in his car, worrying about Ruhi, he decided to make one stop before going home.
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One opportunity; she had one chance to convince him and she blew it. She probably couldn't explain to him her thoughts clearly or how everything would work out if he agreed. Maybe he thought she was being too pushy? She didn't want him to think she was forcing him into anything. All she could do was wait and hope she would get an answer from him.
The ringing of the bell made her get out of bed and open the door. A man dressed in white attire asked for her and handed her a phone and her files. There was a small sticky note stuck onto the phone. She read the note aloud...
"I thought about what you said. I need to talk to you, can you meet me tomorrow at 12? Let my driver know your answer and I will handle the rest."
She looked up at the man standing in front of as he waited quietly for her response. She told him she would meet Raman tomorrow and he left from the place. As she looked out the door, she saw him sitting his car engrossed in deep thoughts as he stared into blank space. She smiled as she thought to herself. There sure is something about him; something mysterious, something special...
The next day
She had been picked up by his driver and dropped off at his house. She didn't know he wanted to meet at his house. She didn't know what to expect, what if mother was there? All sorts of questions were running her head as she waited for someone the door for her. A maid had opened the door and she was led to his living room. She sat on the sofa waiting awkwardly when he walked out of his room with a tired look on his face. He looked like he hadn't slept much and was still dressed in his night clothes.
"Hi!" he smiled as he walked towards her.
"Hey! So this is CEO Raman Bhalla's house! Not the place I was expecting to visit, but it's nice."
"I'm sorry, I wanted to meet somewhere outside, but Ruhi suddenly fell sick and I didn't want to leave her alone or take her outside."
"What happened to her?!"
"Fever. It hasn't gone down since last night."
"Is it really serious?" she asked worried for the small child.
"Not so far. Hopefully it will come down soon."
"Umm can I meet her?'
"Of course. Follow me."
She followed him expecting to walk into a pink room filled with girly things considering Ruhi was a CEO's daughter and he clearly loved her a lot, but instead he took her into his room. It was a boring room with everything placed perfectly and basic furniture was laid out. The walls were a tan color and were filled with pictures of Raman and the woman whose portrait she had seen in his office, and she figured it must have been his wife. She slowly walked into his feeling kind of awkward, and he slowly walked in as she took her time stepping into his room. The shrill of a small figure laying the bed made the two of them quicken their pace.
He picked up his wailing daughter and rocked her in his arms as she continued to cry. He called out to the maid to bring in some milk for her. Ishita moved closer to them as she picked up a rattle from the bed and shook in front of the baby. Ruhi's tiny hand caught onto Ishita's bracelet and she stopped crying as she played with it.
"I will hold her."
He handed her over to her as the maid walked in with a milk bottle. Ishita extended her hand and took the bottle from her. He was surprised at her actions, but stayed quiet. They both sat down at the small coffee table at the corner. She fed Ruhi the bottle of milk as she finally asked the question she had been waiting to get the answer for.
"Have you thought about yesterday yet?"
"I have and I admit whatever you said is right, but I don't know if this will work."
"Why not? Is there a certain reason, if you don't mind me asking?"
"You are pregnant and don't get me wrong I am just saying how will you take care of a baby of 3 months while you also take care of yourself. I mean both of us know how well you take care of yourself."
"Mr. Bhalla it's not that hard. I told you I was worried about a couple of things and that's why I fell sick."
"And it's not just you, it's Ruhi as well."
"Ruhi?"
"Ms.Iyer the thing is that... that Ruhi was born 3 months premature. She was extremely small and weak. They thought she wouldn't make it. She had been in the hospital ever since she was born. In fact she came home for the first time just 2 weeks ago."
She looked down at the now sleeping infant in her arms. A tear rolled down from her eye as she placed a kiss on her forehead. Ruhi cooed in her sleep making a smile appear on Ishita and Raman's faces. As they looked back at each other, his smile started to fade away.
"She requires more attention than other children. She falls sick fast and is extremely sensitive. That's why I am hesitant to get married. In this past month I have met so many women, but none of them would be able to take of her properly. And I can't make any compromises when it comes to her."
"I understand, and I don't think I can show you or prove to you how well I can take care of her. But I just want you to know I love her. I don't know why, but there is something about her that connects to me."
"I know what you mean, I can tell she is comfortable with you. She usually doesn't fall asleep in anyone's arms, and look at her now."
"Anyways I won't force you into anything, so take your time and decide."
She cradled the sleeping baby in her arms as she hummed softly. Raman watched her closely and admired the two. This was sight he had waited for years to see, he wanted to see his child being cradled in the hands of its mother. Unfortunately Ruhi's mother wasn't with her, but it was this woman who had a strange connection with his baby and wanted to be his Ruhi's mother. It was a perfect sight and the uncertainty he had about this was decreasing and he was becoming surer about going ahead with this. But he still wasn't completely sure. So he suggested something to her...
"Ms.Iyer I want you to spend some time with Ruhi, meet her for a couple of days and if things work out, then it will be yes from my side."
"That sounds great Mr. Bhalla. Then I will wait for your call."
"Umm actually I don't have your number..." he said as he sheepishly ruffled his hair.
"Really bad pick up line." she chuckled and asked him to save her number.
"Thank you! Will call you soon!" he said as he saved her contact number.
"No problem, I will wait for your call. And I think I should get going, I have some important work to finish up." He nodded and she smiled as she walked to the door.
She looked at Ruhi and gave her a small kiss.
"I will see you soon, bye-bye." She whispered to the sleeping baby as she handed to her over to Raman.
She walked out the door and was surprised when he followed behind her and dropped her off till the car. He told the driver to drop her to her home.
"You don't need to do all this, I can take a cab."
"My car will be more comfortable for you and a cab will take more time to get here."
She agreed and thanked him for his help. She waved to him and Ruhi as she sat in the car and he waved back as he closed the door and watched the car drive away...
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