Chapter 47: chapter 47

Nidhi's POVAfter breakfast he went to his study..With maids around I don't have to do anything other than cooking ,eating and sleeping..I planned to pursue M.B.A from Business school so started preparing for the entrance test..I sat on the couch with books spread all over the table...I was struggling with a few aptitude questions and I heard his cough..I saw him sitting opposite me ,taking a book into  his hand.looking at the book he asked  ," do you need any help??""ummmm, yeah I am struggling with a few questions.. it would be great if you can help me.."He stood up from his place and sat beside me..He took the writing pad from my hand , and started explaining.."OMG !! he is so close to me.. I felt like I was in my dreams.."I was staring at him and was admiring his features..I think the solution is on the writing pad not on my face. He said with a smile on his thin lips..I felt embarrassed for a moment and cursed  myself..He explained a few tricks to crack the exam..It's been an hour since we sat together..Seeing my tired face he said, "let's continue tomorrow..""Tomorrow, wait!!!!, is he gonna tutor me everyday??""I will help you from now on ,whenever I am free", he said..I can't describe in words how happy I was..Why did you choose M.B.A ?? he asked."ummm, actually as you know I am the only child of my parents.. My father always wanted a son who can take care of  the business after his retirement....He always loved me and never showed his disappointment in front of me.. But I know he is worried about his business..I wanted to prove to my father that I am no less than a son..I never did anything for my parents and this marriage was also  against their wish ,so I want to make them happy at least cracking this exam..I even wanted to prove that even a girl can  handle business like a guy..I want  to make my dad proud ,the day I  take over his company..Kabir's POVWhen I heard her, I felt happy because I always liked independent women.. I never wanted a girl in my life who  enjoys his father's or husband's  fortune doing nothing..The reason I chose Nandini back then was because she was an independent girl and took care of her sister bravely after her parents..I have got one more reason to like Nidhi..I smiled and said," That day, even I will be proud..add me to  your list…"******Nidhi's POV"Thank you Kabir, I will try my best..  ",I replied."Any help any time, don't forget I am there", he said .I smiled and thanked him once again."By the way do you like to watch Cricket?", he asked.."I love to", I replied. So shall we watch??"Of course ,I Replied.."We watched Cricket on T.V with popcorn in our hands..I was enjoying each and every moment with him..We were giving high five in between when our country players were hitting fours and sixes. We became close in a very short time.. The fear I had for him all these years slowly started to disappear and friendship blossomed between us..I hope there will be a day, where this friendship will go to the next level and we become actual husband and wife..Please god, please bring  that day  in my life soon.. I prayed to God in my heart...Next day, after lunch  Kabir said, " I will be free after an hour, get ready I will take you out for shopping"..My eyes were wide open when I heard him.. I couldn't believe my ears.. I quickly paired white colour embroidered yoke with tie up neck and three quarter puff sleeves top  and shaded blue colour ankle length jeans..I loosely curled my hair and wore hangings in my ear.I looked myself in the mirror twice and came out and sat on the couch in the living room waiting for him.As he said, he came out within an hour..He looked at me and said, " You look good".Wait, did he praise me just now?? I blushed when I heard him.. I followed him out and sat in the car bedside him..I couldn't control my excitement,I was smiling all the way..When we reached the mall , I straight away went to the Kids section to buy cute dresses for my cutie pie Avani..Thereafter I went to the Saree section to buy saree for my mother and Mother-in-law..Kabir was quietly following me, but he was lost in his phone  calls.. Even though he was with me, I felt like I was shopping alone..I sighed and started selecting sarees.When I was done, I saw Kabir busy on a call and without being observed  I quickly went  inside the men's section to choose a shirt for him.I liked a dusty pink casual shirt for him..I moved around the mall to choose something for me but couldn't select any.  I was badly missing Sanju.. She helps me in choosing dresses every time.."Are you done Nidhi?? ", he asked..Yeah ,I am done let's go.. we walked towards the counter, gave our bills and  he swiped the card..When we came out, it was dark.When we sat in the car he said, " it's late, we will dine out".Smile appeared on my lips  when I heard him and stared at him for a while.."What did you buy ??", his question brought me back to my senses."Dresses for  Avani, saree for both the mom's ", I replied.You didn't buy anything for you??"Ummmm, No actually I have done enough shopping before the wedding ,so I didn't understand what to buy.."You would have bought a Saree for yourself too.. you look good in that..""When did he see me wearing a saree?? "He looked at me with a smile  as if he read a question on my face and said ," I saw you on our wedding day.. You look beautiful in a saree".I blushed when I heard him.. Which means he saw me..I was biting my nails in anxiety.."I think your nails are neatly manicured, do you want to destroy them?""Sneaky fellow, he observes everything without being noticed..", I thought..When we reached the restaurant He took me to the rooftop dining area .. we chose a seat in the corner from where  I could see the whole  city fully lit up.. You have come here earlier, it looks amazing from here."Yeah, when Nandini was alive ,we used to come here regularly.. She loves this place  and this is the table she always preferred..and to my surprise you chose the same table.you share many similarities with her "He said , with a bright smile on his face .The smile that I have never seen when he is with me.I don't know why I felt uneasy when I heard that I am sitting in her favourite place..Nidhi ,why are you feeling jealous of the person who is no more. I said to myself..But still I don't know why I felt bad…