CHAPTER 3
Next day Khanak woke up and sat with her back resting on the top wall and a small smile played on her lips thinking about last night's vow she took with Saaket . When she took blessings from her in-laws. She still thought of it as a beautiful dream,a dream she would not want to end. The promising eyes with which Saaket assured her to be his responsibility as well as the best thing happened to him.
Her trance was broken by the ringing cell. She hit the accept button with a broad smile Hey I was thinking about you only. Missing me?
Hayyee you have already started imagining things with me? That's a good news for me said Saaket mischievously.
Huh? Stop it with a blush on her face which as usual Saaket caught.
Oh c'mon ya .Now officially I can flirt with you .Remember we got engaged yesterday. Saaket smirked.
Ohk whatever.How come you called so early? Actually wanting more of previous talk but pretending the reverse. And no office today? With authority in her tone.
I took off from office today. I told Shantanu that I wanted a day off to spend some time with you. Saaket told her making sure she listen to it .
Payal came out from washroom and noticed Khanak talking on the phone and spoke aloud with intention to make the other end hear it Di I know you are his private property now but c'mon ya cant you guys keep away even for a single minute. Khanak got out from bed running with a pillow in her hand trying to catch Payal Shutup you moron .We have some important discussion going on.
Payal with a naughty smile on her face I know you guys must be deciding about the HoneyMoon place. And ran out of the room.
Mama tell payu she is always having these disgusting thoughts.Tell her to shut up .yelled Khanak .
All the while this was happening the Saaket could hear it.When Khanak came back to talk to him she said Sorry ya this Payu she always keeps bugging me around.
That's ok my sweetheart she is not at all wrong in any way.Ohk before you start blabbering let me tell you. I have this day only for you be ready in another hour and I will come to pick you up we are going out today. Its a surprise . Saaket replied
But Where are we going? And how come that blockhead allowed you for an off? Khanak asked.
My darling it's a surprise and surprises are meant to be hidden .And I told you Shantanu is not that cheeky also to not to understand my condition of wanting to be with you.Trust me he is a nice guy. Just because he can not express his feelings does not mean he can not be aware of the things. Saaket said with an understanding tone.
K whatever .I will get ready .See you at home in an hour. Bye .Take care. Khanak said bye.
K sweetheart bye. Miss me Saaket hung up and immediately dialed Shantanu's number.
Hey buddy is everything set I told Khanak and she is gonna come with me.
Yes everything is done. Just the chocolates you had asked for are yet to be arranged. I have told Santam to do it. I will call you once its done but I guarantee it will be done before you arrive Shantanu said.
What?? Saaket shouted as if his whole life depended on it. That's the most vital thing that's not complete. You don't know her she will kill me by breaking engagement with me if she doesn't see any chocolates. Saaket exaggerated you don't know how much she loves chocolates. That's one of the reasons she has agreed to marry me. I had promised her, everyday I will give her at least one Cadbury that too silk.
What !!Stop being dramatic by over reacting. I told you it will be done in another hour. Shantanu said with a poker-face. Bye now and stop worrying.I think you dont want to get killed by not reaching Khanak's on time. And the moment Shantanu took her name he could sense himself inclining towards the weird feelings he had yesterday on seeing her. And said a short bye to Saaket and hung up.
Bye .Beep Beep Beep Beep. Saaket could hear the engaged tone.
Sharma's house..
Bell Rang Ragini opened the door.She sees Saaket standing there at the door with a broad smile on his face .He bends down and touch her feet. Beta how come you are here so early morning .You dint go to office today?I hope everything is fine at home.
Yes ma everything is well.Khanak dint tell you we had a plan made ? Saaket with a worried smile and frown.Thinking what if ragini does not allow.
Payal was in the living room itself having an ear to the conversation You Know ma Saaket Jeeju cant just spend a single minute without Di. Also they were doing there love talks on the phone early morning.
Shut up Payu stop irritating my poor daughter and Damadji.looking at Saaket who was embarrassed at this statement of Payal.
Khanak entered the hall after getting ready for the date while Saaket,Ragini were having conversation.She was wearing a white Punjabi chicken suit. She was looking pretty in it. Mama I forgot to tell you that I am going out with Saaket. Sorry I dint tell you before ,as soon as he told me I went to have bath and thought I will tell you later.
That's fine Aashu you can go. When Saaket is there with you I don't need to think about your safety. Ragini smiled You guys can go ahead have a nice day both of you.
Thankyou ma .Thankyou mama both Khanak and Saaket said in synch. And left.
In the car
After they had reached a significant distance ahead Saaket stopped the car to the left side of the road .He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and asked Khanak to tie it on the eyes to cover them she did that without any drama as she was fond of surprises and such treatment.
With covered eyes she asked Saaket How far is the place we are going?
22kms.It will take us around 1 hour to reach there. Saaket replied looking straight to not to get disturbed by looking at her.
Then why have you covered my eyes here itself .Khanak frowned.
Because I want to see your expressions when you see that place and if you see the route may be you will guess where am I taking you.Now please don't make me look at you and concentrate on driving. Saaket answered
How does looking at me disturbs you? Khanak asked
My darling the thing is that looking at you makes me lose my control over my self. Got your answer? He smiled at her seeing the red color creeping on her cheeks.
Around after 15 minutes Saaket gets a call Shantanu Calling it flashes.
Hello? Saaket did not take his name as he dint want Khanak to come to know that he was taking Shantanu's help. So is everything ready? What?
Person on other end No actually he Santam said he will take another half an hour
But Shantanu..tsk..tsk..Saaket bit his tongue for taking his name and was looking at Khanak from the corner of his eye to check if she noticed it. Dude why so long I am almost there ya he shouted. And was busy in arguing when a hand hardly hit on his upper arm. Ouch Ouch Khanak stop hitting me.
Khanak bellowed I thought you are doing it all alone for me and you are taking help of that insensitive creature Shantanu.Why? She again started hitting him but since she had her eyes covered the aim she made went wrong and went straight on the gears. When this happened Saaket could not control the steering and went and dashed against one of the trees. Khanak was pushed by a force and banged her head against the tree. And in her half conscious state she could see Saaket lying there on the bonnet with blood around him on it. Khanak forwarded her hand to reach him but due to her conscious completely draining out she failed just murmuring Saa..k…et..
On the other end Shantanu heard this and was shocked screaming out his friends name Saaket Saaket afraid of the unwanted ,he dint even feel like thinking that dreadful state. Khanak …Saaket..Shit Darn it.. and strode towards the main door of his cabin.
