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Part 23

The students were very excited to see Dev Purohith, in a short period. The auditorium was occupied by the student groups, in different colors.. The lecturers took their seat near the stage corner. Principal made sure everyone inside the auditorium before Mr. Purohith walks in.. He went personally along with Vicky, to welcome Mr. Purohith in.. Students sat with their patience for the first time in that college history.. with the faster heart beats.. Kanika kept a smirk smile on her corner lips, as if she has something secret to ask him, and getting his attention by making him feel uncomfortable in front of the group...'

Principal did the introduction part and welcomed Mr. Purohith to the college and then gave the mike in his hand to proceed.. The arrogant Dev Purohith stood on his feet and gave a kanjose smile to the students, and it went down with "aahhh " sound form the group. The teachers tried to control their smile seeing students response for each actions of Dev. He talked to the students first generally telling him about his pleasure to stand in front of them., ... walking towards the center and raised his one arm out as if welcoming them to question him...

Dev: so as this an interactive session, I give the mike to you now'... so welcome

The students eager to know how he came into business, and what motivated him to move on, and what is his success strategy? Each group asked one or the other business question. And Dev tackled everyone with his experience and also gave some witty answers to those who tried to pull his leg..

Finally Kanika raised her hand up..

Dev looked at her..

Kanika: can we ask you something personal too..

Dev: I thought this is an educational program. What is the deal here for my personal life.?

Kanika: see, you are a successful business man and young and handsome, and may be a dream of everyone'. Girls tried to keep their smile on their lips only.. and you are our reference in many of the discussion classes.. I do believe one's personal life has its influence in his professinal success too..

Dev: ok.. then ask me..

Kanika: there is a saying that in every man's success there is a woman's hand behind it.. so who is that hand behind you, that we are unaware of..

Dev with a smile: I don't think there is anybody like that..

Kanika: are you sure?

Dev with a thought: ok, if there is anybody then it is my Daadi, Mrs. Santhi Purohith, she is my mentor, my guide, and my support all the time..

Kanika: what happened to Simran? The girl who was with you when you were at the college and who was with you when you were building up your business world..? where is that girl? Did you even forgot her name?

Dev chuckled for a second,, but then regaining the sense, : what is the need for bringing her name up here now.. she doesn't have any connection with my business.. unknowingly his eyes scanned among the group to see Radhika. Her reaction as it never came in their relationship so far.

Kanika: So is it that easy for a business man to break a relationship.. because few magazines talked about your budding relationship.

Dev: I don't think I need to answer that question..

Kanika: so you are failing to give me an answer, she gave a winning smirk smile ..

Dev with a confident voice: Dev Purohith never failed, or never afraid to face anything or anyone.. With his firing eyes on her..

Kanika; then why don't you just tell us that how you felt when you break that relationship..

Dev: I didn't feel anything. If I felt something at that time, I am sure I won't be standing here like this. So maybe I felt sad, but it never went into my blood, to drain it out to take my life away.. If I ever felt that way, then that relationship always stay with me.. forever' .I won't let it go easily.. I may give my life to get her back'... so i should say, it never that deeper to affect me at all...

Kanika stood there with parted lips'

Dev: so is that all your question' .. but by then his eyes spotted his Radhika, who was sitting with her head down.. writing something on the notepad.. he was unable to make out her reaction..

Kanika: one more.. what about the secretary who was working under you.. few years back.. Is she alive or is she dead?

Dev got curious too: interesting.. Do you know her name.?.

Kanika: yes, Ms. Radhika Agarwal..

Principal who was listening to this argument, just stood from the seat and tried to stop her.. But Dev asked him to stop by signaling him with his hand and looked at her straight.

Dev:: so you are more into my personal life', may I know your name please

Kanika with a cunning smile : Kanika, then after a pause she said after all it's all business Mr. Dev Purohith..

Dev: Interesting', ok then, So Ms. Kanika I am glad at least you know her name.. good.. so what do you think? did you do any search of the rest...? i mean beyond knowing her name as Ms. Agarwal

Dev looked at Radhika who is still scribbling over her notepad..

Kanika: I think, you should answer that. I heard you were about to marry her but she walked away..

Dev: I told you, if I any relationship get into my blood, I keep them closer to me, because without them I can't live..

Kanika: that means ,she was also not your life either..

Dev: There is no place for ALSO there dear young lady because i clarified your first question .. but If Ms. Agrwal is the one for me, then definitely she should be with me, and I won't let her go..

Kanika: oh ok, then where is she? becasue the media stop hunting her after you got apart. So Mr. Purohith also doesn't kow about her at all?

Kanika: no, but we do have a Radhika with us? in a very normal way

Dev looked at Radhika who was looking at Kanika with her firing eyes... as if enough is enough.. he noticed her scribbling hard on that page...

Dev: so where is she?

Kanika looked at Radhika's group and spotted her... Radhika gave a piercing look back as if asking her why to bring her name there ..

Dev with a smile : So if there is a RAdhika in this group , can you stand up.. please.. and then sarcastically added, I hope there is only one Radhika in this group.

Radhika stood with respect, but then looked at Kanika one more time ... controlling her angry glare..

Kanika also looked at him puzzled, so was the condition of all students..

Dev standing next to Radhika: so'. Ms' sorry, what is your name again? looking at Kanika

Kanika with a puzzled tone: Kanika..

Dev looked at Radhika, and mumbled: Ms. Kanika. no wonder the cheek color is turning this red. um he read her eyes beck. 'then turning back to face Kanika he said : Ok Ms. Kanika.. so if I say she is Ms. Radhika who was my secretary once , will you believe that?

Kanika: what?!!

Dev: answer my question.. will you believe if I say that this is the same Radhika who was my secretary once...

Kanika with a winning tone: I thought you can answer my question without raising any Radhika from our group and i heard you never make mistakes..

Dev: sorry I didn't get you..

Kanika with a smile: This Radhika from our class, is already married and she is Mrs. Radhika Singh. Her husband is a reputed business man.. I am asking about the Radhika who was your secretary one time.. none knows what happened to her..?

Dev: so you want to know what happened to that secretary Radhika.. right?

Kanika: yes..

With a confident winning smile on her face..

Dev: sure I will let you know.. but not now.. I am buying some time from you... till you finish your classes.. another two months , right.?. the very next day, my car will come to pick you up, if you are ready to get in that, trust me, I hope, I will be able to give a clear answer to your question. Because for now I need that time.

Radhika was trying to forward but Dev signaled her to stay calm..

Kanika: I will Mr. Dev Purohith, I will, but it is interesting to know that once you leave somebody behind, it is difficult to trace them, as you are asking for two months time. But that's ok, I can wait.

Dev: good, and thank you for that' he turned to face Radhika and said : Thank you Mrs. Radhika, i really aprreciate your cooperation.

She tried to calm down and sat down..

Dev got back to dais and asked: anymore questions for me..

Radhika raised her hand up'

Principal looked at Dev.. and Dev with a teasy smile: Yes, Mrs. RAdhika

Radhika stood up: Sir, You pass out from the college in the year 2002 and now you are one of the most successful business man in the world.. But in your final year you did present a dream project that you shared with everyone in your class and all appreciated that. What about that? Did you stop dreaming? Or you decided not to let that into reality? Or why the wait.?.

Dev smiled with his closed lips: Thanks for this question. So you did some homework on my background.. Yes, that is still my dream, but soon I will start working on it. Even though I saw it myself, I am going to make it happen through you'

Everyone looked at Radhika, puzzled..

Dev looking at the whole group : ok guys let me clarify this., yes I am going to make it thru you guys. My dream project.. but then pausing for a second, he looked at Radhika: Do you know what it is?

Radhika: yes sir, its a small town build up with everything in it .. entertainment for kids, park for the old people to walk around and a place for them to meet,' its actually a fun world, where everyone can share their time with each other. A small walk trail near the river bank, a small market within it, but people have to get out from the building space to reach , and all the path will be landscaped well to bring greenery in it.

Dev with a very satisfied smile: thank you Mrs. Radhika. And then looking at the group Even if you don't know me much, I know few of you very well.. how? Because ,few of you have applied already in PC, and the application forms are on my table. I scrrened it, and I reviewed it, and we selected few efficient students from this whole group to work on that project and that project will lead by me and my partner.

Students in one voice: is that true..!!!!?

Principal stood from his seat and came to the center: isn't that the wonderful news ever..

Dev: because your students are capable of doing it.. so the credit goes to you and your team..

Students stood from the seat and they all clapped welcoming his speech'. Principal guided him out from the dais , out from the auditorium..he apologized for Kanika's questions.. Dev said he took that as a student's attention seeking behavior.. and not to worry about it..

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It was night time.. Dev's head was resting near Radhika's tummy as she was reading a book..

Radhika heard Dev giggling..

Radhika closed the book and put that away: what?

Dev: shhh

Radhika: tell me what is it?

Dev: I was listening to my baby, and she is telling me that her mom is so strong'

Radhika: what?

Dev: ha.. really Radhika , i thought you may beat up that Kanika today..

Radhika: um.. I was about to.. but then you stopped me..

Dev looking at her eyes: Radhika , we waited this long.. so what if two more months.. everything will be fine.. and I tell you, I don't want to take any risk at this time.. I want my baby to be safe, you to be safe.. more than anything I want to see you in front of me, when the whole world come to know about it.. I don't want to leave you at the college in such a risky situation.. who knows, whose eyes are on us..

Radhika holding onto his hand: you are really worried.. don't you? Are you thinking of the past..

Dev: not really, but still

Radhika rubbing on her tummy: this is Dev's baby, no one will ever take that challenge to hurt him..

Dev: him!!!' I said Her..

Radhika: him.. I want a baby just like you..

Dev: no way.. I want a baby just like you..

Radhika: no my words are final..

Dev: Mine..

Radhika: no Mr. Dev Purohith, this is my house, my room, not your PC , so my words are final.

Dev: Only Dev Purohith can take any decision at this time and I want a baby girl and I even thought to name her 'mishti'...'.

Radhika: oh so you selected the name too..

Dev:, ha, right.. so I will call my little one Mishti..

Radhika: ok.. I will call my son' CPP

Dev: what?

Radhika: Ha..CPP,,'

Dev: you mean CP purohith?

Radhika: that is you Dev Purohith.. but this is my CPP?

Dev: what is that?

Radhika: you are THE Dev Purohith! find it yourself.. saying that she turned the bed lamp off and lay on her side..

Dev sat there thinking, his fingers were touching each other thinking..CPP

RAdhika turned to look at his posture she controlled her smile seeing his action'

After one hour of failed attempt , Dev: what ever.. Radhika actually CPP'. But then he found her sleeping sound.. Dev: this is called cheating she left me to think of CPP and she is sleeping peacefully.. why should I worry about CPP, it will be my Mishti' saying that he lay next to her, wrapping his arm around her tummy..