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Shaan stood next to the baggage carousel having followed the crowd as they deplaned; not knowing where he was going. His one and only aim was to get hold of Khanak and clear the air.
He gazed blankly at his mobile, at her smiling face raised to the sun..the most beautiful and beloved face in the whole world. How could he make her cry? What had come over him all of a sudden? He should apologize right away...yes!
But then wait a minute, what error had he committed? Wasn't it quite normal for secretaries to accompany their bosses on business trips? NO he won't call her..she had to understand!
But Shaan...! Remember Ms RK is the reason why your wife had come close to strangling you, the woman is wicked..and is coming in between you again! You better mend your fences before it's too late.
He redialed her number again, failing to notice his dark brown Pullman as it drifted by him on the carousel.
The phone vibrated at the same time; It was Akki!
What timing!! My bro had to think of me right now?!!
Hi bro! Can we talk later?
Hey! I just called to wish you the best dude!! I know that the contract is yours!
Okay, all right! I'll talk to you later, I need to call Khanak ASAP, before she does something crazy!
What?! Am I guessing right? Are you fighting??? OMG!!! I was sooo waiting for this..I had almost given up hope!
Shaan stared astounded as he laughed; Do you know that Boo fought with me on our first night? She wouldn't let me sleep on the bed! Now what have you done man??!!!
Akki!!! Yahaan meri jaan ki padi hai aur tumhein mazzaak soojh raha hai??( Here I am dying and you are having fun at my expense?) Are you my well wisher or my enemy? Shaan couldn't believe his ears.
Hold on, hold on my friend! Take it easy! This is the essence of a marriage, this is what brings you closer or tears you apart! Don't worry too much, you both will be fine, I know!
It's easy for you to say so bro..now that all's well between you and Boo bhabhi! But I can't afford to take any more chances, my relationship is very precious to me and so is my Khanak! He ended the call before Akki proffered any more of his free wisdom.
Khanak..pick up, pick up please!
She didn't...
Damn this stupid silly headstrong girl!!!
Saar???
Huh..what?
Shaan looked up startled to see a man dressed in a white chauffeur's uniform, with perfect white sparkling teeth, standing in front of him holding a placard which announced his name on it...
Are you this?...The man said pointing to his name..
Yes, I am Shantanu Khandelwal.. Now why the hell was this guy looking for him... Shaan's brain was still in a muddle..
My name is Suresh! I came to pick you up from the Taj sir, free shuttle service...
The Taj? Shuttle service? Shaan closed his eyes and recalled the reason why he was in Chennai, he was here to bag the design contract for a top IT company..
Might as well give it a shot; there should be some reward for all this heartache that we have been put through.. Right sweetheart??
Okay Suresh, lead on!
But your bags sir?
Oh yes, I forgot..Shaan spotted his isolated pullman doing its solo rotation on the carousel and picked it up. it looked lonely just like he was feeling now..very lonely.
Blast! Now she has turned it off! What does she take me to be?
Suddenly it hit him and almost knocked him out! That same strong, nasal passage piercing scent.
Oh no! That woman again!!
And yes he was on the dot!! Ms Overly Made Up, pompous #$$&* was going to share his ride!! And no she didn't like it either...it was quite clear as soon as she laid her eyes on him and a noise emanated from her painted mouth..that of grinding teeth...or maybe it was his imagination, for no one had ever ground teeth in his presence before..he was disappointed.
Go on grind away! But I'm not going to back down either! I'll hang on till the end!
Damn these women! Shaan thought as Khanak didn't pick up again..
Girl friend??
Hmmm?
Girl Friend? The chauffeur asked with a wide grin, he had been closely watching Shaan's antics for the past 15 minutes.
No, wife.
Then...naaahhh!! Suresh said shaking his head.
What do you mean??
Wife is hard! Girl friend is easy.. Ask me!! I wish I had never married my girl friend!!
Don't say that man...my wife is like my girlfriend!! Shaan said anxiously, things were definitely on the downward trend.
Ahhh!! The window seat person!!! Ms Reeking Perfume remarked with a smug smile. She was taking keen interest in his misery.
He looked away..he had had enough.
He sat there crouched in his corner as far away from that woman as possible, while she rambled away at the driver asking him umpteen number of questions, which Suresh tried to answer in the best possible manner but he too had limited patience! It was not long before he started mumbling away in his own language, cursing guessed Shaan; though he had no clue.
What is he saying? What did he just say?!! The woman asked Shaan pointing to the driver.
He says you talk too much!! Shaan uttered with a sly grin,...feeling a distinct pleasure when he saw her cringe.
After they reached the hotel, Shaan was surprised to see a huge welcoming committee waiting to greet Ms Entitled with flowers etc., must be some big shot, so what; he didn't care. The hotel was big enough that there was a good chance they wouldn't cross paths again.
God am I hungry!! Didn't have a good breakfast either, why is it that when I'm not with you Khanak I feel hungry? But I feel guilty about eating thinking that you are probably not! Why sweetheart?? Please tell me why?
Are you all right sir? Anything that I can do to help? asked the young uniformed receptionist with a smile.
Huh?? An idea struck Shaan; Yes! Can you call my wife for me? She is not picking up my calls.
Your wife? The receptionist retorted puzzled, how could any girl refuse to accept calls from a looker like him? His wife must be missing some grey cells!
Yes, yes, my wife! I really do need to talk to her, it's an emergency! Can you help me please? Shaan said putting on his most charming smile.
Allright sir, but this is a strange request! She said doubtfully picking up the receiver, he was someone nobody could refuse.
Yes, it may sound strange, but you are genuinely helping two lost souls; Shaan said eagerly.
Mrs Khandelwal? Your husband... Shaan grabbed the phone before the receptionist could complete her sentence.
Honey? Don't hang up on me! Do listen to me for a just a minute please??!!! Shaan exclaimed desperately much to the amusement of the receptionist.
What? Now have you resorted to deception? I'm not going to listen to you!
He lowered his voice while looking at them furtively cupping his palm over the mouthpiece; Darling please? You are my Idli, sambhar, Dosa, vada? (God what was he blabbering?)
What? Why are you calling me all that? At last she said something!
Because I'm really hungry right now!
He thought he heard her giggle; but before he could sigh in relief she put him down again..Ok then go and eat with YOUR Secretary, you don't have to inform me about your each and every move, do you??!!
But baby please listen to me... but he was speaking to nobody, she had hung up on him, yet again.
Back in his room Shaan stood near the window and watched the gathering storm clouds quickly obscure the blue sky. There was clap of lightning followed by the loud low rumble of thunder in the distance, some people were going to get wet!
Nurse D' Souza! I know I shouldn't involve you in this but I respect you a lot! I think that you had a big hand in bringing Khanak and me together and would always wish us well... He paused..
Nurse D'Souza felt sorry for him, rather she felt sorry for both of them..they were learning some tough lessons in love and marriage and her heart went out for them, Poor things...
Yes my son! You are right! Doc is like a daughter to me and I couldn't have chosen a better match for her than you. I know you will keep her happy.
But right now she wouldn't...Nurse you understand? Shaan banged his closed fist against the wall in frustration.
Yes I do, I know exactly what you both are going through, but at the same time I trust that you are handling it quite well. She couldn't help but smile, he reminded her of her own John; she sighed.
Well? What are you talking about Nurse?? When she doesn't even want to hear me out??!!!
Nurse D had probably gone bonkers or was pretty close to it, well who wouldn't in the company of my she devil!..he thought.
I know, I know son, she is very angry and hurt right now! Give her some time but don't give up trying! Nurse D said her smile growing wider.
Can you then tell her to pick up the phone for God's sake? Then I can really try?? Shaan knew he was being sarcastic..but Khanak was trying his patience.
I will tell her, as soon as she comes back...
Where is she now? Isn't she with you there?!! His heart had started to pound, just as there was another loud thunder clap.
She has gone out for coffee with one of the new docs, he has shown interest in joining her clinic as partner. He seems like a very nice young man and quite capable.
What? She has gone with that, that Dr Vidhyarthi? Shaan clutched his mobile harder, leaning his forehead against the glass window...no this couldn't be true.
No, it is a Dr Frank Matthews, he has just moved to Mumbai from Kochi, and wonder of wonders he is also her old college friend...
It had started to rain...
To be continued...
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PS: I am going to start a new FF...a bitter sweet story called AN INCURABLE INSANITY...if you are interested in receiving pms for updates please let me know. Plan to post the Prologue later today.
Edited by simiv - 13 years ago
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