Mr Narang, Mr Narang... and..
She spent the two days after Ashvin's departure entirely in trying to locate Jayadev
She finnaly found him in the annex library
She walked over purposefully and spoke calmly
"I am sorry I hurt you so so badly. You were right and I dont deserve you. You should believe and think whatever comes to our mind. I am all that and then some.
You never did anything to hurt me. I have had nothing but good times with you. I didnt plan to cheat you. I didnt know of any other way to help my Dad. I didnt think it was going to be a grand scheme of revenge it turned out to be"
At that point she broke down and cried as Jayadev stared coldly
"i wont even tell you what it all is"
She paused hoping he would prod her but he didnt
"My father still thinks very highly of you. Thank you for all the good times"
He grunted finally
"I dont hope to be forgiven. I dont hope for kindness. I just came here to tell you I got what I deserved"
She cried all the way home over everything, how Jayadev was cold, what had happened to her life and how foolish she had been
Since in her mind it was all over she began checking her email.She wanted to understand the progress of her campus job applications
Luck was not on her side, the professor she TAed for was extremely unhappy that she had left so abruptly
It was the end of September, semester was on in full swing and his trusted assistant had left him
But Lissie had promised to loop her with two Research assistants in biomedcal department
There was an email from Sharanbir
"Dear Ms Shanbag,
I wanted to stop by and see you tonight. I might have a friend or two with me, is it important to get a reservation since it seems like the restaurant is always busy in the evenings?"
I can even give you the names of the guest
BR
Mr Sharanbir Narang
It was sent yesterday and he hadnt shown up
She stared at it for while and typed out her response, her heart skipped many painful beats
Dear Mr Narang
I am sorry but we dont have any reservation system
Also I dont want to know the names
Thank you
Trisha Shanbag
His response came in less than 10 minutes
Dear Ms Shanbag
Arent you even a little bit curious?"
Mr Sharanbir
Dear Mr Narang
No I am not.
Take good care
Trisha Shanbag
Dear Ms Shanbag
You seem like you are in hurry?
BR
Sharanbir
Dear Mr Narang
I am sorry I have to go help my father. I have not left home this morning since I have been in conversation with some friends at my university.
Best Regards
Trisha Shanbag
Dear Ms Shanbag
You are a very caring girl. I am impressed. My friend will be happy to meet you.
BR
Sharanbir
She spent the whole lunch hours messing up, burning food and dropping utensils praying it wasnt Ashvin, and hoping it was Ashvin
Evening arrived, and everytime the bells on the tiny string of brass elephants rang she found herself opening the swing door to peek.
Sharanbir arrived with Rachit
He wanted to see her she was told
Rachit was charming and sweet
He was very surprised to see her. Sharan ordered the exact same things and shared with his grandson
Trisha greeted him and didnt talk much until he was about to leave
She addressed Rachit as Mr Narang drawing a loud noisy laughter from grandpa
Rachit was amused, grandpa explained she was extremely formal
"How will you differentiate between the various Narangs you know" Sharan poked
"I know two" she said
"Only?" Sharan asked curiously
Trisha nodded self consciously
"Umm.. you.. can be young" she pointed to Rachit
"I AM OLD Mr Narang?" Sharan was mock offended
Trisha smiled shyly
"I am telling you she is a gorgeous girl" Sharan promised Rachit
Trisha said her goodbyes and left the men, shaking her head...
Sharan would persuade Rachit to text Ashvin a day later about where they ate.
Trisha would try her hardest to fall out of love... unsuccessfully, distraught, starving and pale...
The third Narang she knew was ASHWIN... she told herself... not Mr Narang...
Edited by Nisha0604 - 6 years ago
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