Arranged Love

Unofficial Date

THIRD PERSON POV

OBEROI VILLA

9:00 PM

Ritwik is back home and sits on couch besides Dadu and few minutes later a butler brings water for him. Asha comes out from the kitchen and sees Ritwik resting on couch closing his eyes, she moves towards Ritwik and starts massaging his head. Feeling his badi mom’s touch he lay down on her lap.

After sometime Asha told him to freshen up and come down for dinner. Ritwik moves towards his room and putting all his belongings at there place, he freshen up then he moves downstairs to dinning table where everyone is waiting for him.

Ritwik is seated with everyone and they are having dinner together when Roshini said, “This year Aashyein held an educational fair and all the bug donor have received their invitation but we haven’t got one this year.”

“But this year I have personally gave them donation. Maybe they have forgot about it.” Asha said.

Kushan is going to say something but Ritwik cuts him off, “Sorry I forgot to inform you but I got the invitation personally from Palak.”

“Who Palak?” Kushan asks with curiosity.

“Daughter of Mehta. Actually they are the owners of Aashayein and today morning only she gave me invitation.” Ritwik replies.

“So when will the educational fair be held?” Dadu asks.

“On this Sunday and we all should go there.” Ritwik replies.

“We were always attaining their events but you and Manav haven’t join us atleast once.” Roshni taunts.

“But this year I know Ritwik will going to attain the event.” Manav said with a mischievous glint but no one noticed it expect Ritwik.

“You are right bro, sure I’m going to attain the event but you are going to attain it too for sure.” Ritwik replies with same mischievous glint.

“I also want to join you all.” Jenny said with excitement.

“Now you have to join us bhai there is no escape for you.” Ruhani said to Manav.

“Of course I have to come.” Manav said.

“Okay! So it is final that we all are going this Sunday.” Dadu said.

Then they finished their dinner with some talks of here and there after that everyone is sitting in living room. After sometime everyone retarded to their respective rooms.

IN RITWIK’S ROOM:

Ritwik is doing his work in laptop sitting on his bed, suddenly he remembers his talk with Palak so he immediately calls his PA to ask about his tomorrow’s schedule. Aman tells him his whole schedule and information him that he is free after 3 pm, wishing each other good night they hangs up the call. He thinks to message Palak on i********: that he is free tomorrow after 3pm so we can meet for coffee.

“Hey Palak

Actually I message to inform you that tomorrow I’m free after three.“

Putting his phone aside he again resume his work.

After fifteen minutes his phone beeps indicating a new notification and he immediately checks it and it is Palak.

“Hello Ritwik

We will meet at same café near your workplace at 3:30 pm. Whether you have to go at another café we’ll go there.“

“I’m fine with that café and I’ll pick up at three.” Ritwik instantly replies.

“No need I’ll directly come there because it will be opposite direction for you.”

“You’re right so do one thing, you come to Oberoi and then we can go together.”

“Okay I’ll be there on time.”

“Okay then see you soon, Good night.”

“Good night.”

After chatting with her he resumes his work and finishing everything he drifts to sleep.

END OF THIRD PERSON POV

AT MEHTA MANSION:

IN PALAK’S ROOM

PALAK’S POV:

After saying goodnight to Ritwik I think to decide outfit for tomorrow. I take down two outfits and tried it putting on me but then I looks at mirror, both are looking dull, so reject. I tried so many dresses but I didn’t find the proper one it looks like I don’t have clothes. After a while my eyes get stuck on one particular yellow dress.

It’s off shoulder causal dress which reach till my thigh with belt on belly. I think I should wear this, this looks good. Wait a second why am I behaving like a teenager who gets hyper for her first date? I think I’m gone crazy, I messed up my wardrobe for a single coffee treat. What is happening with me? Was doctor right? Should I give change to someone? Suddenly a cold breeze blew and due to it my wind chimes starts tinkling. It gives me peace and maybe that is the answer of my questions.

Doctor was right I should start fresh and it will start from tomorrow. Maybe Ritwik is reason behind this behavior of mine, do I have something for him or maybe it’s just an infatuation. I think I’m just over thinking and I should sleep because it can only stop myself asking this questions. Arranging my wardrobe properly I sleep.

END OF PALAK’S POV

NEXT MORNING

THIRD PERSON POV:

Palak and Ritwik both wakes up on their regular time and did their morning chores and had breakfast with their families. Ritwik lefts for his office and Palak is left for Aashayein because Shekhar strictly told her that not to come office and rest at home but being stubborn at last she lefts with Smita to orphanage.

Here Ritwik is busy with his new project of new hotel chains and Palak is busy in orphanage helping everyone and playing with kids at times and helping then in study. On one side Ritwik is getting impatient for when clock will stuck on 3:30 and another side Palak is getting nervous. In nervousness Palak drinks two cups of coffee but then she thinks that it’s just Ritwik and not to feel nervous.

AT 3:00 PM

Palak is free by now so informing Smita that she is going out with her friend, she lefts from there. She reaches at Oberoi’s around 3:25, she asks receptionist about Ritwik.

“Can I meet Mr. Oberoi?”

“Do you have an appointment?”

“No but we are supposed to meet today so can you pass my message that I am waiting here?”

“Okay, give me a minute.” She dials on intercom and told him that Palak is here and he replies that he’ll come in five minutes.

Disconnecting it , she informs Palak that sir will be here in five minutes.

After few minutes, Ritwik comes there and he is mesmerized seeing Palak’s attire, her almond shaped eyes with Kajal which adores her, her thick dark lashes, her pouty lips painted with brown shade lipstick, before he think about her more she calls his name.

“Hey Ritwik!”

“Hi, Sorry if I make you wait for long.”

“No I just arrived few minutes back, I understand you must be stuck somewhere.”

“By the way I have one suggestion.”

“Yes go ahead.”

“One of my friend suggested me about a new café in town. If you want we can go there.”

“Yes we can go there, this treat is for you so you can choose any place.”

“Okay but it’s little far from here so would mind coming with me.”

“Yes but only if you keep the windows open.”

“You don’t worry, I remember that so let’s go.” Saying this Ritwik lefts with Palak in Ritwik’s car to café.

Today there isn’t an awkward silence rather a peace silence between them. They reach the café without talking anything while enjoying cool breeze and peaceful silence.

Both enters inside and suddenly a party bomb pops, Palak gets little startled and holds Ritwik’s arm due to sudden noise.

“Hey you okay?” Ritwik asks with concern. Looking at their position Palak backs out and said, “Yes I’m fine actually I startled because of sudden noise.”

There comes four staff members and one of them said, “Congratulations sir and mam you are our 500th customer and we have 40% discount for you and a special treat for couples from our side.” Listening this Palak and Ritwik sees each other and not making situation more awkward Ritwik said,

“Thank you but we aren’t a couple.”

“Sorry sir our mistake but you are the lucky customers and enjoy your time.”

Ritwik is going to take a center seat, suddenly Palak stops him and said, “Ritwik not here, I want to sit near window.”

“As you wish, let’s sit there.” Saying this he moves towards window side and pulls a chair for Palak. She thank him then he takes opposite chair.

“So what will you have.?” He asks while looking at the menu.

“Don’t you think I should ask this question first because I am giving treat.” She said mischievously and Ritwik chuckles listening her reason.

“Okay then I’ll have cappuccino with muffins and what about you?” Ritwik asks.

Palak calls waiter and he takes their order. Ritwik orders for cappuccino and muffins, Palak orders for cold coffee and cheese cake. Then the waiter lefts from there.

“If you don’t mind Palak can I ask you something?” Ritwik said hesitatingly.

“Yes go ahead.” Palak said.

“From which psychiatrist are you taking treatment and from how long? I just ask you out of my curiosity if you don’t want to answer than it’s perfectly fine.”

“I’m taking treatment from Dr. Shivani since two years, but why are you asking?”

“Actually I have contacts with some of psychiatrists and one of them is my client. So, I’m curious whether you are taking treatment from any of them.”

“Hmm but Dr. Shivani is one of my mother’s friends and I don’t think that you know her.”

“Umm… Dr. Shivani!! No I don’t know her.”

*The waiter arrives with their order, put it on the table and lefts.*

Palak takes a spoonful of cheesecake and after eating it she loves it much, so she insist Ritwik to have it. Ritwik is enjoying her little childish behavior. On her insist Ritwik takes spoonful of cake and offers Palak to taste his muffins too. Both enjoys this meet with little warmth of togetherness. After finishing their snacks, Palak pays the bill and both goes to parking lot.

“I love this treat, thank you so much Palak.” Ritwik said.

“Logically thanks to you as you suggested this café.”

“Ohh! Right, by the way I’ll drop you to home.”

“I don’t have any problem but what about my vehicle which is at Oberoi’s?”

“Give your vehicle’s key after dropping you home when I go to office then I’ll give it to my driver he’ll drive it to your home, is that okay?”

“Okay great.” Saying this she gives him her key of vehicle.

Then both sits in the car and leaves from café. On the way Ritwik sees a Pani Puri shop which is favorite of him and his family members. He stops his car and shows Palak that this is our family’s favorite Pani Puri vala, if you want we can go there and enjoy it’s spicy flavor.

Listening to word Pani Puri how can a girl stops herself. Palak said yes and both goes to the shop. He asks her what flavor you want, spicy or sweet or tangy or mix. She said spicy and Ritwik orders the spicy one for both of them. They enjoys the spiciness of Panipuri with little hiccups in between. Both ate atleast six plates of it and forgets about how they looks while eating it. After being full, Palak is going to pay bill but this time Ritwik insists to pay as he suggested her about his favorite place. Later, Ritwik drives her home.

On the way to her home, they chatted, enjoys talking with each other and this time there is no silence between them not even for a minute. Palak is happy in real sense after so long and Ritwik is talking open heartedly with a girl after that Ishani’s drama.

On reaching home, both gets off from the car. Palak extends her hand for handshake and Ritwik extends his hand too.

“Thank you Ritwik for such an amazing, crazy and yummy evening.” Palak said happily.

“My pleasure and thanks to you too Palak , between the hectic schedule in hotel and office after so many days I enjoyed today without being busy in my work.”

“Oh my pleasure Mr. Busy! Well come inside the house. Last time you were busy so I didn’t insist you. But this time I think you are little free, so please come.”

“I would like to but not today I have to go office to finish my work and then go home.”

“Okay, but from the next time if you want to drop me home then you have to come inside my house, is that clear?”

“Sure!! I will, say my hi to everyone. See you soon, take care, bye.”

“Bye.” Saying this she lefts from there.

Today, both loved and enjoyed spending time with each other as causal friends enjoys but there is something growing between Palwik from which they are unaware.

End of the chapter.

How is the chapter?

What you think about their meet?

Will Ritwik replace Ishani’s drama with Palak’s positive behavior?

Have you been on meet with your causal friends just like Palwik?

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Love,

Charmish.