Chapter 24: chapter 24

Neil, Rakshita's brother, had a business meeting at Coimbatore. When he informed about this to his parents, they told him to visit Rakshita. He said sure and Shally who was listening to this told, informed Neil that she too is willing to join, as she already started missing Rakshita. The both landed at airport a little later after Shreya's flight and their visit was a suspense to Rakshita. Exactly when, Shreya fainted at Rakesh's house, these two entered in and seeing Shreya being held in Sachin's hand, made something to churn inside Shally's stomach. It was completely a new feeling to her. Though she isn't jealous of Shreya, still this scene made her heart ache. She thought she had no reason to feel that way towards Sachin, yet something twisted inside her.Sachin held Shally's gaze for a second before he crossed them. Nikita saw Shally's expression and she felt bad. So as soon as Neil and Shally were greeted, Nikita explained Shreya's situation. Shally just listened and turned towards Rakshita. Raghav chatted with Rakesh and Raghav, Rakshita took Shally to her room and shared everything. Shally was very happy to know how Rakesh cares for her friend. At the moment, Sachin face flashed in her mind and she became thoughtful. Rakshita asked about their visit. After sometime both went down and Neil was about to leave for the meeting. He told Shally to be with Rakshita. So all three girls, Nikita, Shally and Rakshita planned to go out. They took Shally to different places and had a great time together. Meanwhile, Sachin took Shreya to the hospital. The doctor treated her and gave medicines. Asked her to rest well and return if she has any concussion. She nodded and Sachin dropped her at her farm house asking her to take good rest.  On the way back, his mind was messed up with Shally's images. He wondered whether she will misunderstand the situation. He reached home as he has no mind to go to office and told his assistant that he would work from home today. He entered the house quietly but there was no one in the living room. He thought Shally might be with Rakshita but he heard Sheela auntie asking the servants to cook only for Raghav. He went in and auntie gave him a smile and asked whether he want anything. He nodded his head. She asked whether she can prepare lunch for him too, he agreed and asked where were others, only then auntie said they had gone out shopping. He rushed back to his room to text Nikita to know where they are, but didn't respond. So he opened his laptop and started his work. He opened his email and checked, but even after half an hour he was stuck up with the same mail. He closed his laptop with disgust and called Nikita. She picked after several rings. He asked her where she is and she told they are returning home. He asked with whom she is, with a little hesitation. Nikita understood his concern and told that only Rakshita and she were returning as Shally took off, since she got to meet someone and will be joining back with Neil at airport. He said okay and ended the call. He laid on his bed in deep thought looking at the ceiling. He didn't know what to do, but he felt something painful in his heart. Shally, after spending wonderful time with the girls, got a call from one of her clients. She is a landscaping architect and she mostly work as a freelancer. But one of her clients for whom she worked before had referred her to an interior designing company for a tie up for their upcoming project. It's a huge deal and she should be fortunate to be accepted by them. On looking her previous works, they were more happy to give her the project. Luckily the site is at Coimbatore and they wanted to have a meeting with her. As she is already at the city, she readily agreed and went off to meet them. After ending the call, Nikita smiled sheepishly at Rakshita, as to why she was giving details about Shally to Sachin. Rakshita became suspicious but still she didn't question her. They reached home by evening. Rakesh was already there at his room. Rakshita entered in and stood there in deep thought watching Rakesh. He turned around and looked at her, as he was on another call, he raised his eyebrows questioningly at her. She nodded her head and went to their closet, dropped the bags and went to washroom to freshen up. When she came out in her PJ's, Rakesh was sitting on the bed and smiled at her. She gave a sad smile, went near him and sat. He turned toward and asked what happened. She told that they went for shopping and Shally went in the middle as she had an important meeting. And finally, she looked at his eyes and said, "I feel bad for Shreya. I don't know why, but her face lingers in my mind this whole day. I am sorry, I messed up your relationship with her", Rakesh nodded his head and said, that's not true and he was the one who had actually messed up. He should have cleared this before marriage. He made it come this far. But still Rakshita was gloomy. So Rakesh took her hand in his and said to her, looking at her eyes, "You are the best thing that had happened in my life and everything that happens because of you would also be the best things. So stop worrying. Because whenever I see you with a gloomy face, I want to erase it from your face with a passionate kiss,🤪...." Rakshita's eyes widened with shock, it took a minute for her to process what he has said. She kicked his leg and stood up. Rakesh was happy about the progress in their relationship and she too started feeling comfortable around him. He held her hand and with an innocent eyes he said, "What I said was true, give a chance and I would prove it", She again kicked him and laughed, saying "I thought you were a gentleman but see how naughty you are?"He still held her closer and said, "No guy ever wants to be a gentleman to his woman, there are no perks in being a gentleman, being naughty gives the actual fun", she blinked at those words, wondering why whatever he says feels right. When she was about to give a reply, her phone rang and she smiled looking at the name on the scree. She left Rakesh took the mobile and went to balcony to speak with Shally. Rakesh came down giving her some privacy to talk with Shally and after the call she too came down for having dinner. At the dining table, everyone were seated and Raghav enquired about Neil and Shally. Rakshita informed that both of them had reached safely and Shally has got a project to work at Coimbatore, so she might stay in the city for two to three months. Rakesh and Nikita told to congrats her and Nikita felt immensely happy to get more female members to the family. Raghav told to ask Shally to stay here itself. Rakshita told she would speak with her. Sachin,felt very happy hearing the news and became excited that his father actually wanted her to stay here. He had no idea why, but his heart was filled with pure joy, thinking he might see her everyday. Raghav again told that it's not nice to leave Shreya at farm house alone. Nikita interrupted by saying that it was her decision, but she would make sure to contact her often. He also has informed that Shreya is going to take up an important role in their company and she will start her work once she settles in. Rakesh and Sachin looked at eachother. Nikita and Rakshita also wondered how she is going to handle Rakesh and other circumstances everyday while working there. Rakshita felt very sorry for her.