Part 18
He wasn't surprised at her reaction and made a distance... she lowered her eyes, without looking at him she picked up her bag and walked away...
"why did you come last night ??" he asked casually while following her... he remembered her face...
"great excuse to talk to me" annoyingly she said without turning behind...
He was honest...well it wasn't an excuse...he thought again "you were wearing white dress...and..."
without letting him complete she turned and stared at him "white or black...i am not interested to listen...let me go"
he smiled at her while she walked away...
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Next Day
Chandni wasn't reluctant and made it very clear that she would definitely not continue with the project offered...
Mr Guncha wasn't happy to hear her decision as she was meant to complete this project... "Chandni, I don't think this is a good reason" candid to her reason...
"Sir, for me this reason is more than enough...i can't stay away from my family..." bluntly she laid her answer...
Mr Guncha had to think for an easy solution that could be suitable for him and for his client...it was impossible to find another person so soon, and no doubt Chandni was the best person to work at that site...
he took some time and asked her to wait for few minutes until he decides something...it was difficult to finish this project if Chandni left in between... after thinking, he carefully decided a way that will be suitable to everyone...
"Chandni I have decided that you will continue with this project but you will not stay at Kurseong...after finishing with all the important work you may come back home, and I take full responsibility to provide you with the transport"
unyielding at Mr Guncha's solution "its not a question of transport...i can take my car...but..."
Mr Guncha observed her gloomy face "something happened Chandni??...i mean you were so excited about this project and now you are backing...and the reason is not good...now I am providing you with so much support..."
Chandni didn't say anything but she was sure that if she continues with this project, then Veer would definitely approach her again.
He kissed her forcefully and next time God forbid if he did something...she won't be able to tolerate... "no Sir...its my final decision...i won't work on that project...i am busy with my studies and Mom's business...i am sorry" that was her last word and she left from there keeping her files on Mr Guncha's table...
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Next Day
Pratima opened the door...Kaka was little surprised to see a new face...but he immediately saw Veer who was eating his breakfast... "Veer" …..both hugged each other ….. "good to see you back Kaka"...
with moist eyes Kaka looked at Veer... "yes...its so good to see you...how are you?"
Veer was happy... "how do I look?..." both smiled...
Manohar looked exasperated of the entire journey...he kept the bags near the door... "Veer...next time I am not going with this old man..."
Veer laughed at him...
Pratima introduced herself …. Kaka was relieved... "Chandni is such an angel" he said smilingly, without looking at Veer, who was secretly smiling after hearing Chandni's name...
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Kamini was happy to know that Chandni won't be going to Kurseong any longer...she asked her to rest in her room and she will cook her favorite food...
Chandni went to her room...she should be relieved, but instead she felt something unusual...she wasn't happy...she took off her clothes and wrapped the towel around her...she kept on thinking about him...how could she not forget him, not even a single moment...
she filled the bath tub with water...added some body wash to make it bubble...she unwrapped the towel and slid into the warm water...she closed her eyes... all she could imagine was Veer...his eyes...his smile...
She imagined him coming closer to her and kissing her... shockingly she opened her eyes... "how could you Chandni"...she felt scolding herself for thinking too much about the rascal...
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He was not serious about her...but he wasn't sure why he had been enjoying so much teasing her...
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She looked at the mirror "My heart, my mind is stopping me...i won't enter your life Mr Veer Raichand" she was neither angry nor happy...she felt tormented...
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He opened another bottle of whisky... "Chandni...you have already entered in my life... there is no chance of escaping from Veer Raichand..." he gulped the whole glass in one go...
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For some reason she felt as if he had laid his eyes on her...every minute, every second her body quivered even at his thought...
she had to find some way of going far from him...her heart , her mind was sure that he would not leave her...she had seen a danger in his eyes...she had to prepare herself not to think about him and whatever happened with her in the past one month...
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Kaka was shocked to hear but there wasn't any reaction on Veer's face as if he knew that this would be Chandni's next step...
he was least bothered about the project...all he wanted was the damsel who tried to escape him...he was not in love with her, he had never loved anyone...the more far she was going from him...the more he wanted her...she was creating a havoc inside him...
"don't worry Kaka, I will soon find another person who could work in Chandni's place..." Mr Guncha said with promising words and left...
Kaka wanted to talk to Chandni...but then he thought it must be her personal decision to leave this project and he must not force her rejoin again...but he would always be grateful to her for taking care of Veer in his absence...
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Next Day...
Chandni was sitting on the same bench...she wasn't sure what she was doing...but it was the same time …..she was expecting him to come...her heart and mind were thinking differently...
she was confused with her own feelings...on one side she wanted to avoid him and never wanted to see his face...on the other side she was dying to see him...wanted to hear his voice...she looked at the same mountains...
she was still thinking when she heard him... "good you left the project" he said while coming towards her...
She wasn't prepared to listen these words...he should be feeling bad but instead he's saying its good... she turned "oh really"
he came and sat next to her, looked at the snow clad mountains... "one day I will take you there"
she was lost...once again he magnetically pulled her towards himself... she was still gazing at him... their eyes were locked for a moment...it seemed she knew him from ages...
he touched her hands... she immediately felt the touch of his warm hands and pulled her hands away...thinking back about what he had said before "so you feel its good I left that project"
he smiled at her innocent face "well that project was so boring for a beautiful girl like you...there are so many interesting things in this world to do..."
she was furious for some reason...she enjoyed working...she had always enjoyed working with her projects... "you seem to be so sure about my likes and dislikes..." she asked him with a raised eyebrow...and got up from the bench...
he stretched a little... "you must clean your ears sweetheart...when did I talk about your liking and disliking??"
she didn't look at him...why does her brain stops working, every time he comes in front of her...
"fine...what are those interesting things???"
he got up from the bench and stepped closer to her... "if I tell you my interesting things, then will you join me??..."
her heart skipped a beat...his words attracted her...she couldn't say no...but neither she thought about the consequences of his intensions...
she started walking away before her heart starts melting at every word he said...
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Kaka was busy keeping his old papers in the bag when his eyes fell on one of the old piece of writing he had been looking for since last many days...
after his master died he had no clue about the Raichand family...he was happy, as there was another path that could lead him to his destination...
"Can I talk to Acharya Ji?" Kaka asked while looking at the piece of paper in his hand...
he was sure Acharya Ji would help him find out something about the curse on this family...Being the priest of Raichand family for years now, he must be aware of this curse...and he might help him to give some solution...
After talking to the person on the other side of the phone for few minutes...Kaka happily replied back "thank you so much, I will definitely come and see him...when is he coming back??"
the voice on the other end replied "after four months"
Kaka was happy but he thought four months...it means December...but he was sure he would meet Acharya Ji before Veer's birthday.
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Kamini felt delighted after talking to her sister... "don't worry I will ask Chandni to accompany me...she is also free and she has her exams next year..."
Kamini was excited and she knew Chandni always loved spiritual practice...it would definitely fulfill her husband's dream...yogic meditation is necessary for her...
she thought while picking up some things from here and there...and its also not for very long...just three months...by practicing yoga she will attain a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that would help her in her life...
She dialed a no "Meenakshi...i am not asking you, I am informing you that Chandni is coming with me"
Meenakshi on the other side wasn't happy "what about her project and assignments mom...Its just a waste of time..."
Kamini would not listen to her daughter "i am booking two tickets for Ladakh"
before Meenakshi could argue further Kamini had disconnected the phone...
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It was evening...
Kamini had prepared everything for their trip... Chandni could never say no to her Grandmother...she knew if she objected it would only hurt her feelings... and that would be the last thing she would do...and also she wanted to stay away from Veer, this could be the best solution to her problems...
"yes i am going..." she said firmly...
Meenakshi was surprised at her daughter's decision... but Kamini cheerfully smiled at Meenakshi...
After dinner she headed off to her room... it wasn't easy for her to run away from her feelings...but she had to go away to find some peace...
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Few days later...
Veer was sitting at the same bench...it seemed he was waiting for her to come back... but another thought occupied his mind...why is he waiting for her...he has so many girls who are waiting for him...
he knew she would come after three months...that what Chandni's mother had told him when he visited her place to find out about her whereabouts...
After sitting for some time slowly he walked down the valley...
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