due to a bit of ''end-of-holidays- activity'' i was all caught up.. So here is a short part with my apologies! š³
part 5
''This is INSANE!''
''when is love ever sane Nupur!''
''stop being dramatic! Piya u cant do this!''
''yes i cant do this alone! Thats why u r helping me!''
''m not helping u piya! Get this straight! M not going to let u go off alone with Akaash while Mayank and I go get flowers! This is a stupid, stupid, stupid plan and am not going to be a part of it!''
an hour later Nupur and Mayank were on their way to get the flowers after dropping Piya to the restaurant where Akaash was already waiting for her.
''umm.. Any problem Nupur?''
Mayank asked rather too casually and that was the last straw for Nupur.
''problem? Mayank uncle sent me with u and piya to get flowers, piya went to restaurant alone with akaash and u and i are now on our way to get flowers! And u ask me is there any problem?''
she looked at him helplessly only to recieve his broad grin.
''Piya knows you so well!''
taking a deep breath Nupur tried to keep her anxiety under controll, ''and what exactly do you mean by that statement?''
Mayank: ''piya very accurately informed me how you will react once we drop her off.''
he was still grinning and it wasnt helping Nupur's anxious state!
Nupur: ''it would be better if she knew uncle a bit more. If he found out...''
Mayank: ''he wont!''
Nupur: ''and how are u so sure of that?''
mayank: ''well you see, Piya knows that Mr Gupta trusts u like anything. If he sent u, thats all he is going to do.''
Nupur: ''Mayank u asked a while ago is there any problem. This exactly is my problem. He trusts me.''
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Mayank: ''beautiful flowers arent they.''
nupur: ''they definitely are. Pata hai Mayank? I simply love flowers. Although, yes, usually its me the giver of flowers!''
Nupur unconsciously pouted and Mayank felt that little expression reach his heart. While Nupur was busy checking out the ordered flowers, Mayank looked around.
The shop was filled with every kind of flower available but Mayank was searching for something special.
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they were finally on their way back and sensing Nupur was still anxious about Piya, Mayank suggested they pick Piya from the restaurant on their way back. Calling Piya quickly to get the arrangement approved, the three were in no time back in the mansion.
Piya: ''nupur ab to smile krdo! U already made me feel guilty pata hai?''
unwilling to show how much this little trip had tired Nupur, she smiled to assure Piya and then got to work with the flowers.
She was carefully touching them before handing them to the maids.
''Nupur Baji..''
a girl helping the maids seeked Nupur's attention.
''han Chaya bolo?''
''ye kahan rakhna hai??''
she picked a bouqeut of yellow roses and showed it to Nupur.
Nupur: (frowning) i dont think uncle ordered bouquets.. They had to come later..''
chaya: to baji?
Nupur: umm.. Lao mujhe de do,,
she smiled at Chaya and taking the bouquet quietly moved towards house intending to ask Mrs Gupta or Piya but suddenly her eyes caught something attached to the bouquet. On a carefull look it was a small greeting card that said best wishes..
On opening she found something scribbled inside.
''nupur,
as there is no flower assigned for rejected man to give a girl, so i thought this will do.
Your friend,
Mayank.''
smiling suddenly Nupur looked around but Mayank was no where to be seen. Shaking her head, she quietly made her way to their room. She was tired due to all the anxiety. Tenderly placing the flowers in water and placing them at her bedside, Nupur lied down facing them.
By the time sleep engulfed her, she still wasnt sure what she was exactly thinking or feeling. But whatever it was.. It felt.. Nice...
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