Just remember Jul, I love you always ok? And I will not leave you alone.
Kalpi unable to speak just nods her head with closed eyes.
Chapt 40:
The moment Kalpi opened the door to her apartment she was hit with a fresh fragrance and slight breeze. She had thought the apartment would be all stuffy and dusty as no one had occupied this house for quite some time.
A smile broke on her face and she inhaled deeply. She could smell the lilies and her eyes searched for them and soon she spotted the lovely lilies in pink and white arranged beautifully in a crystal vase on the coffee table.
Kalpi closed the door, held the keys tight in her fist and looked around in amazement nodding her head. How could she be so silly? Ofcourse she forgot how kind and helpful Neetu Kapoor is!
She chuckled at the image of Mrs Kapoor talking about Romeo and how he had avoided her all the time.
She saw the lace white curtains on the french windows dancing in the breeze. The room was all white with even the furniture in white. Kalpi took off her shoes when she saw even the flush furry carpet was pure white. Hope its not real fur she cringed before stepping on it. Everything in the house screamed extravagant and luxurious. She was surprised how Mrs Kapoor had trusted her so much to handover the keys of this house to her who was no one. She had not even paid any advance money as rent deposit.
Her eyes flitted from one piece of furniture to another and her brain kept wondering why did the rich people need to have all of this in the first place? Does anyone really need all this?
Her lips turned up on right side...all one needs is love...all a woman needs is her man who completes her everything else is such a show off,...oh no there I go again.she bit a lip and chuckled. She was behaving like the girl in those love stories...but how could she deny that every moment spent with her Romeo or Raghav made her fall in love with him again and again.
She placed her handbag and luggage near the couch and took off her hairband letting her hair down. Opening her arms she tried to embrace the breeze. She had never felt so free in her whole life. This is certainly a new program in her life and it would only make her more efficient. She had always wondered if she could also reboot and restart her life like the computers and now it was actually happening. She would be living all by herself. Though in a year she might move back to Raghav's house and live with him after her divorce.
"Then why stay separate and all alone now?", he had asked with a frown and confusion on his face not ready to let go off from his arms looking into her eyes deeply searching for something. Kalpi had lifter her eyes to look into his chocolate orbs and sighed, "Because... I need this Raghav...I need time to reprogram myself, its not as easy as you think for me...I told you before, my whole life was boring and monotonous and simple. and now suddenly my life got scattered like a flipped chessboard's chessmen. I still need that time to be alone and sort out things so that I dont bother you. I know I will drive you mad if I stay like this with you being insecured and unsure all the time". She had taken a deep breath and then kissed him goodbye.
Raghav had wanted to be with her when she was supposed to be shifting into her apartment, but Kalpi was adamant about making him wait. She had actually wanted to set up her house and then invite him. He had smiled and kissed her temple saying, "whatever makes my Kalpi happy" and glanced over her face.
She knew he had not liked her decision but he too agreed with her that she needed time and she deserved an opportunity to take control of her own life and decide for herself what she wants. After all soon she had to take over an entire empire. Would she still love me? Once she becomes famous he was sure she will be noticed and every guy would want her, desire her. The thought itself made him frown and his heart race against his chest. His throat went dry and a dull ache in his chest creeped from his diaphram spreading to his heart.
I will claim her mine before that. I will get married to her. And then she will be only mine. And her heart too. He suddenly wished he was Romeo in real. Life would have been less complicated. If only she knew that he could abandon the entire empire for her...but then even that was not his. Nothing was ever his. A tear escaped his eye and he brushed it with his finger. Come on Raghav gather yourself , you are losing it man. Think positive. I cannot afford to lose her forever. She makes me feel alive and wanted in real. He was disturbed by the beep on his mobile which he answered. "Yeah Sammy, whats up? Okay, yup I am on my way. Will discuss it in my office. Will you also ask Mr Bhatia to get the budget for the next quarter, even if they have not made the amendments regarding the proposed acquisitions. He had to work after all it was all Kalpi's and he was just a guardian of her property and business. With a borrowed name, how could he even imagine becoming the real Singhania. He also felt a bit lost as his real identity was lost. His family name Raichand was lost. Mrs Kalpana Raichand...he smiled thinking about a future where Kalpana was addressed with his lost family name.
The alarm went off on her mobile making Kalpi realise that she had spent a good 1 hour in the balcony of her duplex apartment looking at the sea and the other high rise buildings nearby.
[IMG]https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2f81752d0527766f_9849-w500-h400-b0-p0--contemporary-living-room.jpg[IMG]
This house must be quiet expensive thought Kalpi. It was an old duplex. Maybe from the time of the British rule she thought. However it has been maintained really well and from inside the house looked modern. It was a seafacing apartment. There was a patio overlooking the balcony which was beautifully decorated with lovely green plants.
She thought the house was small when Mrs Kapoor said it was a small apartment which led her to wonder how big was Mrs Kapoors house really was? She had seen Mrs Kapoor's bungalow and knew it was really big. Maybe compared to that mini palace this duplex was smaller. However she noticed later that only 2 bedrooms were open and ready to use. The rest of the rooms were locked. There was a big kitchen and then a laundry room or the servant quarters Kalpi was not sure. She fell in love with the house.
Kalpi this is not your house, you are just renting it. Soon she gulped thinking what the rent of this place could be! she had to soon get ready and leave for work. She was going late to work today as Raghav agreed she would take time to settle.
She set up her wardrobe quickly. Not that she had lot of luggage. Just a few clothes and accessories and stuff that she needed for her daily life. She then changed into officewear and was about to open the door when she jumped as the bell rang. With a frown she opened the door thinking, who could it be? Why would people come to an unoccupied place and ring bell. She felt a bit scared. Thiefs? no no they dont ring the bell. Kidnappers? But what did she have? Rapist? Serial killers? She licked her lips and shivered again as the bell screeched once more. Cursing that the door did not have an eyehole to see who is outside, She took a deep breath and finally opened it with the chain on and peeped out. She saw a man standing who seemed in his mid thirties. He saw her and folded his hands saying Namaste madam. Kapoor madam ne bheja tha...khana banane ke liye. Woh mein cooker hai memsaab (Kapoor madam sent me here to cook food. I am a cooker madam.) Kalpi wanted to burst out laughing thinking of a walking talking cooker.
No thank you I dont need any cook. Why do I need a cook for just one person. I can cook for myself. You may go, Kalpi said trying not to sound rude or arrogant. The man just shrugged his shoulders and left saying ok.
Kalpi was still doubtful, was he really a cooker? I mean a cook?
Whatever I am getting late. She ran towards her car after locking her door and checking it thrice. She never had such responsibilities before. Look after a house seemed like a big task.
soon she reached office and she joined her team members, Vishnu and Sowmya. They both were software geniuses and her classmates in college. They discussed about the glitches in the dry run conducted the day before to check if the software worked fine. It seems Sowmya had found that the program included the break time in the productivity whereas Mr Raizada does not want it so. So we have to adjust our coding accordingly.
Kalpi frowned at this information. Sowmya but then how will they know how long the employee has been off the desk taking a break. The break time has to be included in this time sheet. Only then it can accurately calculate the productivity. Stopping the process in between could lead to other programming issues and we might face discontinuity etc. Wait did you not explain Mr Raizzada this? Sowmya shrugged her shoulders saying he just does not want to listen and says he knows all about software and computers.
Kalpi pouted saying then why employ us? Cant even let us do our job? where is he, maybe I can try my luck.
Vishnu smiled and said yes maybe he will like you, I think he hates looking at Sowmya's face and so ran away without talking to her.
Sowmya kicked his shin and he howled. Kalpi nodded her head rolling her eyes, and I thought my employees were professional.
While Kalpi kept chatting away 2 people kept staring at her, her very expression changing on her face. How she studied the files in detail with a frown on her face, how she pouted and how she ended up hitting her colleagues heads and make them go back to work. Raghav laughed at her antics and Sammy looked expressionless. I have seen this woman somewhere before, but why can I not remember? He sighed and went back to his seat. Just as he was about to make a phone call he heard a knock on the door of his cabin and turned to look at the intruder.
He just nodded and Kalpi entered his office. I am sorry to disturb you Mr Raizada, I hope I am not holding you from making an important call?
It was then he realised he had been holding the receiver of the phone still in his hand. He placed the phone back and cleared his throat. I am sorry I dont know who I am talking to.
Oh! Kalpana shut her eyes at her stupidity, she was not Raghav Singhania that anyone would recognise her... there I go again thinking about my devil again. uhm sorry, I am Raghav ererrr I mean I am the project leader of the software coding for the current project.. I am also the owner of that company. My name is Kalpana Jadhav. We spoke the other day, remember?
Sammy first frowned when she introduced herself as Raghav! Then she shook her head and went ahead with her introduction. He then recognised her voice as she ended the chat with a chuckle and a big grin spread on his face. Oh! Ms Jadhav, pleasure to meet you. He extended his hand and they shook hands. Kalpi felt Sammy had held her hand for a few seconds more than required, but then rubbished her thoughts. Sammy asked her to take a seat and they continued their discussion. Kalpi continued to explain and convinced Sammy to continue with her plan.
In real Sammy had not understood a single word she said. The only thing that went around in his brain was he had seen her somewhere. And he felt his heart flutter at the thought if it could be her. Throughout the meeting he could not keep his eyes away from her face and his ears heard her voice but his brains could not process the words. He was in a haze. He felt uncomfortable and wanted this meeting to end soon unless he acted stupid. At the end when Kalpi asked him if he thought it was okay if she did it her way, all he could do was to smile and nod his head adding, she could go ahead. He released his breath as she left the cabin. Her fragrance of musk lingered in the cabin. What on earth did I agree for? Shit! He shook his head to clear his head. I seriously need sleep I am turning into a zombie. I cant hear people talking to me.
Raghav had been watching Kalpi and Sammy interact from his cabin and was not really happy with Sammy looking at Kalpi. He knew he was not gaping at her but there was something in his look that riled Raghav. It was as if Sammy was trying to search for something in Kalpi. He just wished his fears never came true.
Sammy was a true gentleman and better than Raghav in all areas he thought. He was younger than him, smart, handsome and a line of girls drooling over him. What if Kalpi starts liking Sammy?
What is wrong with me? Sammy is my brother, how can I feel insecured about him? Kalpi you are turning me into Romeo seriously! It was then he noticed Kalpi was missing so he stepped out and walked over to the break out zone. He found Kalpi leaning over the coffee machine checking for something.
Can I help Ms Jadhav? Kalpi closed her eyes at the butterflies fleeting in her heart at that husky voice. She looked up and smiled at him. I dont think Mr Singhania can help me here.
I am feeling a little tired...wanted to become fresh so came to grab a coffee but it seems the coffee machine is out of coffee...sigh can you help me feel fresh?, saying so she turned to check the other options on the vending machine. Raghav bit his lip and realised where Kalpi is treading. He smiled and slowly put his hands around her waist from back after checking there was no one around.
How about some hot chocolate? I thought you liked chocolate more than the coffee. He sneaked a kiss at her nape thanking she was wearing a top that gave him access to her neck atleast. Kalpi leaned her head into his chest saying Mr Singhania...is this how you arrange for your employees' refreshment?
Raghav kept kissing her neck and her jaw nibbling her ears and saying...hmmm I have better ideas if you are game. He was losing control. He wanted her then and there which was not possible. Soon Kalpi freed herself from his grip, she too enjoyed his attention but felt she should not let it go ahead as she wont be able to stop Raghav if he lost control. And that would certainly not look good in the office.
The moment they broke physical contact when the door to the break out zone opened and in stepped Sammy. He felt some tension in the air. Soon the room felt a lot smaller for Kalpi. She blushed her cheeks turning crimson at the thought of nearly getting caught by Sammy.
Hello Mr Raizada said Kalpi!
Sammy:Hi Kalpi and it is Sammy please.
Kalpi:Oh yes! I remember
Sammy: Raghav all ok?
Raghav: Why? what happened?
Sammy: You never visit the breakout zone. You usually order your coffee from starbucks right? And you also have television in your cabin?
Raghav: caught unawares he looked here and there looking for an innocent answer to convince Sammy about a genuine reason why he was there. Erm... I was actually looking for Ms Jadhav. Wanted to know if she and her colleagues are comfortable here in our office and to let you know if she needs anything.
Kalpi: Suppressed her smile and asked Raghav, Oh you mean I should be telling Sammy that the vending machine is out of coffee? Is it so Sammy?
Sammy: Oh is it? Wait I will ask the staff to refill.
Kalpi: smiled at Sammy and said, Thank you! flitting her eyes to Raghav for a few seconds she saw him green with jealousy and wanted to burst out laughing. Uhm, sorry Sammy can I also ask you for one more favour?
Sammy: Clearing his throat and trying to concentrate and focus at what Kalpi was saying nodded, 'sure'.
Kalpi: Actually Vishnu and Sowmya both have take their lunch break together and we all cant leave the floor together. So I feel a bit lonely, do you mind if I join you for my break from tomorrow, if you dont mind.
Sammy: dropping his jaw. He was actually thinking of a thousand excuses on how to convince Kalpi to spend some time with him. And here she invites him for break. His grin came back on his face and he immediately agreed.
Raghav: You have a lunch meeting with the management of Celltron solutions, how can you promise something like this to the
lady?
Sammy: embarassed that he forgot such an important meeting gave a sheepish smile...well thats just tomorrow, we can take break together whenever I am available. He looked at Raghav who had a scowl on his face. I did not want to be rude to the lady he whispered. I will just check with the staff to refill coffee and return and dashed out of the break out.
Kalpi: Laughed hard when she felt herself being pulled towards Raghav and her body hit his hard chest, he squeezed her waist making her squeal and warned her to stop flirting with his employees in the office. 'Oooh someone is getting possessive'.
Raghav: This is not even a glimpse, dont turn me into a caveman.
Kalpi sighed. While Romeo was cheeky and gentle to her, Raghav was rough and needy. He surely has a identity disorder. She just pushed Raghav and said yea yea Caveman and all. Hmmmphhh.. Dont! he whispered near her ears...ever tease me like that.
Kalpi turned and batted her eyelids surprising Raghav or maybe even shocking him a little at her playful attitude. He smiled again and groaned thinking this separation would kill him for sure.
She is the end of him and there is no doubt about it. He had to tell Sammy about Kalpi's real identity, however did not feel it important to tell him Kalpi is his Juliet.
-----To be continued
Edited by priya_remix - 9 years ago
Hindi TV Shows
Pati Patni Aur Panga
