Growing Friendship
1678 Words
AT OBEROI’S
8:00 PM
Shangeet function is going to start in few minutes and guests are started arriving so, Palak is keeping an eye on everything. She is wearing black and blue floral gown with half sleeves lace printed and a messy side hair bun.
In meantime PA Mohit arrives to accompany and help Palak. The function is started and the clients are impressed and satisfied with decorations and arrangements. Palak is roaming in whole venue at different time intervals to check everything.
Meanwhile, Ritwik arrives with his PA when he sees Palak getting hyper every seconds so, he moves towards her leaving his PA there only. Palak is instructing to some of the waiters at the same time Ritwik taps on her shoulder to gain her attention. She turns around and sees him then she again turns towards waiters, “You all can go now.” Saying this she again turns towards Ritwik and asks him, “Yes Mr. Oberoi, do you need something.”
“No, I just came and saw you getting hyper so I came here.“
“I’m not getting hyper, I just want the things to be perfect because I don’t want any loopholes in my plan.”
“That’s good but you calm down little bit.”
“OK fine, Mr. Oberoi.”
“By the way you are looking beautiful and I hope friends can compliment each other.”
“Thank you and yes they can.”
They both are talking generally.
Meanwhile at Oberoi Villa:
Everyone are waiting for Ritwik as Tani has already arrived. Kushan thinks to call Ritwik and ask him about where he’s about but he didn’t pick up the call. So, Kushan calls Ritwik’s PA and he picks up in fourth ring.
PA – Hello sir, good evening.
Kushan – Hello, where are you?
PA – I’m in function with sir.
Kushan – At which function and where is he, why is he not answering my calls?
PA – We are at function which is held here in Oberoi’s and he is with Palak Mam and maybe because of loud music he didn’t pick up the call and if you want I can inform him about your call.
Kushan – No, it’s okay. Saying this he hangs up the call. Kushan informs everyone that Ritwik is attending the function so we should not have to wait but his mind is wandering over Palak and Ritwik’s thoughts. Everyone are going towards to dinning table when Kushan calls Ruhani secretly. “What happened dad, why did you call me like this? Ruhani whispers so that no one can hears their conversation.
“Did you keep an eye on Ritwik?” He also said in same tone like her.
“Whenever I got chance I used to check on him but he just met once.”
“Okay, anything else you noticed?”
“No.”
“Fine, come on let’s have dinner.” Saying this they head towards dinning table.
AT OBEROI’S
Wedding Venue, 11:00 PM
Shangeet function is about to end, Palak is instructing the workers about that work have to be done after the end of function because tomorrow is wedding. So they have to complete some portion of work tonight and the other to be completed by tomorrow’s afternoon.
After the function gets over and when everyone including guests departs, Palak gets changed into simple red kurti and white palazzo pants and Ritwik is in his cabin because he got to know that Palak is staying here till midnight for supervising everything. He texts his mother that he’ll get little late because of important work so not to wait for him.
Here at venue, Palak is checking from every sides and also helping the workers so that they can finish it little early. She is much tired because of work so for few minutes she sits on chair to relax her body. Suddenly her phone rings and it’s her dad.
Shekhar – Hey Princess you still at venue?
Palak – Yes dad but don’t worry I will be home in sometime.
Shekhar – Did you check the time!
Palak – No, let me see.
It’s 12:30 AM.
Palak – Sorry due to work I didn’t get time to check my mobile.
Shekhar – It’s okay but it’s not safe to come alone at that time, so I’m coming to pick you up.
Palak – You don’t worry I’ll come by myself you don’t need to come here.
Ritwik is coming there to meet Palak because it is late when he hears Palak talking to her dad about going home alone, he moves towards her and gestures her to give it to her. She gives her phone to him.
Ritwik – Hello sir, ritwik speaking
Shekhar – Hello beta, you are also there!
Ritwik – Yes sir, I had some work so I’m here. You don’t worry I’ll drop Ms. Palak safely.
Shekhar – That’s so nice of you. Thanks!
Ritwik – My pleasure sir, OK I’m handing the phone to Ms. Palak, Good night. Saying this he hands the phone to Palak.
Shekhar – Listen princess, Ritwik will drop you and don’t show your tantrums.
Palak – Fine! As you say but you don’t wait for me, go to sleep good night.
After sometime finishing all work, they moves towards parking lot and Palak is little confused that should she sit inside the car or not. Ritwik is noticing every moves and expressions of Palak. Seeing her little confused asks, “What happened?”
“Nothing.” Palak replies in soft tone.
“Is there anything left behind?” Ritwik asks .
“No but I want windows to be open till I reach home.”
“Is there any problem?”
“I need some fresh air to breathe and relax. So will you let me to open the car windows?”
“You don’t need to ask about this small thing and ya you can open it.”
“Thanks Mr. Oberoi.”
“No need to thank me and you don’t worry my driver will drop your vehicle at home.”
She nodded and they both sits inside the car. Ritwik informs his driver to deliver Palak’s vehicle at her home. Ritwik is driving and Palak is seated on passenger seat. They both are silent because they don’t know what to talk but this time it is not an awkward like before it is peaceful silence.
Though Ritwik is silent but in his mind he is happy as Palak is sitting besides him and her father is trusting him. He takes a glance of Palak and sees her open hairs blowing in air because of breeze. He averted his gaze from her otherwise he will looks like a creep.
They reached Mehta Mansion and Ritwik stops the car. They both comes out of the car and Palak goes near Ritwik,
“Thank you Mr. Oberoi for dropping and now don’t say that it’s not needed. I want to thank you.”
“OK fine but can I say something?”
“Sure, go ahead.”
“Calling me Mr. Oberoi is sweet but Ritwik will also good it sounds more like a friend, if you want you can call me Ritwik.”
“Okay, Ritwik as you say.” Listening this he gives a million dollar smile.
“Good night Ms.Palak.”
“Ritwik, don’t you think you should also change your habit of calling me Ms. Palak.”
“How should I address you Piyu , Princess or Palak?” Saying this he chuckles and hearing this Palak also giggles.
“You can call me Palak.”
“OK then good night Palak.”
“Good night.”
“See you soon.” Saying this he sits in his car and waited till Palak enters the house.
When he sees Palak entering inside he starts his car and left for his home.
And here Palak moves towards her room, gets changed and sleep instantly because of tiredness.
OBEROI VILLA:
Ritwik reaches home at 1:30 AM. He is entering inside when he sees someone entering the kitchen so he thought to check who is up till now.
When he enters inside, he sees Kushan filling water jar.
“Dad.” Ritwik said in low tone.
“Ooh you reached!” Kushan said in amusement.
“Yes, I just arrived. But why are you up till late?”
“Nothing I was thirsty so came to drink water. But why are you so late today?”
“I was busy in function and some other work.”
“But usually you don’t attain the functions.”
Listening this, Ritwik is confused that what to answer him because probably he attained that function for Palak.
“I thought to attain the function as they are our clients since long. Dad! I’m tired and want to sleep. Good night.” Saying this he left from there.
Kushan thought that maybe Ritwik is hiding something from him and I have to find it out.
END OF THIRD PERSON POV
IN RITWIK’S ROOM:
RITWIK’S POV
I have lied to dad. I don’t know why but I’m thinking again and again about Palak. Today, she was looking really beautiful in that gown. But when she said Ritwik for the first time , it sounds so good in her voice. I think this friendship will bring us together and maybe I will find my answer about my feelings for her in real sense or it is just infatuation. I’m not feeling sleepy. I moves to balcony and sits on my swing. This cool breeze is reminding me her blowing long silky hairs. When I ask her about name and when she giggled that was the best melody I have ever heard. The mixed feeling of me towards her makes me feel uneasy and uncomfortable. The thoughts like,
What if she doesn’t have the same feeling like mine?
If these feelings are real from my side, Will I able to express her?
Will she understand me and what I have for her?
I’m getting frustrated because of my own questions. I think I should sleep now otherwise this will blast my mind. I lay down on bed and because of tiredness sleep took over me.
End of chapter.
Tell us how was the chapter?
Do you escape from your dad like Ritwik did?
Do you ever spare time from your busy schedule just to get a glance of him/her?
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Love,
Charmish.
- Writer
