Silent drive to the construction site gave Heer many questions in her mind. She tried to speak. He gave only expressions as answer. She looked outside. She is unable to control her eyes as she is very tried. She spent entire night preparing ro next 6 month stay in a new place. She helped Prem to pack up his dresses and files. Even that time he was very calm. She wanted to close her eyes sleep for a while to come out of her head breaking thoughts.
She sat straight hearing Prem finally opening his mouth. 'what do you think about this 6 month stay outside Palace.' She is confused. Still she managed to reply without creating a conflict 'Rani ma wants you to take care of this construction under your full concentration.' Small teasing smile came out of his mouth. Heer thought 'what is the meaning of this smile.' He didn't say anything. Instead he shifted his topic to their stay 'we have no other comfortable place for you. you need to stay with me in the same cabin. We don't have extra room in it.' he looked at her 'is it okay?' she shook her in acceptance 'its okay for me.' concentrating on driving 'until we prepare a new cabin for you.' She looked at him thinking 'I love to stay with you.' Sensing no answer from Heer, he looked at her confusingly. She quickly came out of her thought 'hope Rani ma agrees for this.' he seriously 'no don't tell this to Rani ma. She will get upset. He can't tolerate me staying with my assistant.' She smiled 'no. I wont' tell her.' He smiled. Rest of the journey went smoothly talking about that location and how he found that place.
Proto cabin had a small living area. There is a small dinning table in one corner.. Two adjacent rooms with attached washroom, Prem and Heer each one occupied one room. Heer arranging her things in her room. she thought 'money can create anything.' she came out of the room and saw Ramu kaka opening living room door. He placed a tray on the table. 'beta, you both have food and take rest. You both must be very tired.' She shook her head 'ok kaka.' He went out closing the door. She arranged the food on the table and waited for Prem to come out of his room. She knocked the door of his room. He shouted from inside 'come in Heer.' she stepped in. she saw him arranging files in one corner table. Heer, 'arrange my things in the closet. I'll be back in a minute.' He is about to leave when she stopped 'Sir, have food.' He shook his head 'ha. I'm hungry. You too come.' She went out with him. they had food together.
He 'Heer, next proto cabin is our office. From morning 10 to 5 we will be working there.' She shook her head 'okay sir.' He 'now I'm going there. You finish arranging and come there.' she 'take rest for sometime.' he negatively shook his head 'I'll be thinking something unnecessarily. Better to concentrate on my work.' He finished his food and walked out of the cabin silently. Heer thought for a while and moved to concentrate on her work.
She went to office after half an hour. Prem is busy looking at a drawing. She joined him. 'come Heer, look at this sketch. Give me your opinion.' She studied the sketch carefully. Both were discussing alterations and improvements in it.
Around 6 in the evening, Heer took a long breath. He looked at her confusingly 'what happened?' she smiled 'we are working extra today.' He replied 'no we started late.' She chuckled 'this is too much. I want a break.' He closed the file in his hand 'okay. You go to the room.' She negatively shook her head 'no. I like to have little walk around this place.' He 'go ahead.' Again she shook head 'not alone. Come with me.' he thought for a while 'not a bad idea.' He got up 'lets go.' She is happy. But she is confused 'how can a man quickly obey to his assistant.' Shockingly he gave answer to her thoughts 'you are the first person giving personal attention to me.' he walked ahead. She followed him.
Both walked silently for a while. He broke their silence 'what is your father and mother doing?' she replied quickly 'how do I know?' he is confused. She smiled 'I grew up in a ashram. Baba is everything for me. We call his sister ma. Both showers too much love on us. This is the first time I'm out of Calcutta. I studied in nearby school and college. I'm the only naughty and bold person there.' He smiled 'I understand.' She jumped in front of him facing him 'it's a wonderful experience. I miss them all.' He smiled 'then why you came here.'
She pulled a leaf from a tree 'actually we need money to run that ashram.' She became sad 'ma and baba took care of us. So we decided to help them.' She looked at him to divert the topic 'do you have friends?' he said 'no. I grew up as a lone boy.' She shocked 'what?' he 'ha. Just because I'm from Royal family, School or college no one comes near to me.' she 'very sad. I have bunch of friends. We do all kind of naughty works in ashram.' He sadly you are lucky.' She happily 'don't worry. I'm your friend from now.' She extended her hand for handshake friends'. He thought for a while and held her hand in acceptance with a smile.
From that day they became very normal and friendly. She started calling him Prem' when they are alone. In the office she calls him sir' they are very comfortable and shared a very good bond. She never allowed him to stay lonely. She is around him all the time chatting and joking. She took care of his every move office or personal. He is totally depending on her for everything.
Two weeks later, Lalit looked at his mobile which is flashing Prem name. he picked up the phone. He freezed hearing Prem addressing him as 'papa'. Lalit got up from his chair. He signaled his secretary to leave the place. Lalit with tears of joy 'Prem' Prem 'papa, I want to talk to you.' Lalit 'ha beta, I'm coming there.' He disconnected the line. And ran out of the cabin picking up his car keys from the driver. His heart jumped 'my son called me papa. How many days I was longing for this.' he ran out of his office.
Prem closed his mobile and sat leaning his back on his chair. Heer looked at him confusingly for the first time Prem is calling someone as 'papa.' She walked to him ' Prem, what happened?' he looked at her papa is coming here.' She confusingly you mean 'Raja sir' he shook his head 'ha.' She 'but you used to call him Raja' he got from his chair 'until 3 I was calling him papa. He use to play with him. I use to ride on his back.' Tears threaten to come out of his eyes. 'after Preet birth he slowly moved away from me. I was taught to call him Raja. I longed for his love and attention. Never got it.' he looked out of the window 'today I want to share something with him. hope he understands.' She placed his palm on his shoulder 'he will. I always seen a love for you in his eyes'. he looked at her and closed his eyes.
In another two hours, they saw Lalit in their personal cabin. Heer got out of the proto cabin to give them privacy. Lalit looked at Prem 'Prem' he hugged him tightly. He kissed him. both are in tears. Both settled in the couch. Lalit 'tell me what you want?' Prem 'papa, I want Heer as my life partner.' Lalit showed no shock s'he is a perfect match for you. Did you spoke to her.' Prem 'no papa. She is speaking to me nice and taking care of me. but I'm scared of losing her if I tell her my love.' Lalit 'don't worry I speak to her.' Prem 'but papa, Rani ma.' Lalit pat his shoulder 'forget about her. I'll manage. I want you to marry and settle soon.' Lalit 'call Heer I speak to her now.' Prem 'papa. Will she' Lalit interrupted 'I'll order her. For me your happiness is important.'
After few minutes Heer entered their room after getting call from Prem. She looked at them 'Raja ji, do you want anything to drink.' Lalit 'no Heer. you sit here.' He showed the empty place next to him. she looked at Prem and Lalit again 'its okay.' Lalit ordered 'Heer sit.' She sat next to Lalit. Prem silent and nerveous. Lalit looked at Heer calmly 'Heer, will you marry my son Prem.' Joy, confusion and shock erupted in Heer's heart. She struggled without word. Lalit 'yes or no.' Heer with a smile managed 'yes.' Her heart jumping and dancing and she thought 'everything so easily and so soon fell in place.'
To be continued