Author - Jui Purohit.

*Link to Chapter 9*  There was a knock on the cabin's door. "Yes, come in", Sameer said.  "Wow! What an exquisite space it is!", Nirav said, as he entered Sameer's cabin. "And this view is amazing. Look Navya, you can see the blue ocean from here", Nirav pointed towards the full length glass windows.  Nirav shook hands with Sameer, while Sameer curiously looked at the little girl accompanying Nirav.  "Hello! Ah! She's Navya. Say hi to uncle beta", Nirav said. Navya greeted Sameer. "Hi Navya. Oh yes, Navya Advertising. So she is....", Sameer was about to ask further and Navya shouted, "Look Dadda how small the cars are".  Sameer looked at Navya and back to Nirav.  "Yes beta", Nirav replied.  Sameer asked Nirav to be seated. "Well, Sameer I said we should meet in person because I wanted to discuss few things. I want an office space but along with it, I want a small space something like a play area in i...

*Link to Chapter 11* The intercom rang and Sameer switched on the speaker phone. "Sir another client is waiting outside. She doesn't have an appointment and I told her that it's lunch time now but she says it's urgent. Moreover she is an old lady, so, I couldn't ask her to go", the receptionist said. "Okay fine, I will meet her", Sameer said. "Sameer it's okay, let's have lunch together some other time. My lunchtime is getting over too so I need to rush back", Yuga said.  "I will take a leave too. Now that you know my criteria, I hope we can move ahead on those lines ", Nirav said. Nirav picked Navya up, Navya waved a goodbye to Sameer. Yuga followed Nirav out. They came out of the cabin and saw the elderly woman sitting in the lobby. She was the same old lady who they had met in the park. "Finally I see you together. You've not only patched up but are also here to get a new house. Makes me happy!", the old w...

  *Link to Chapter 8* "Hi Sameer! This is Nirav Sehgal, hope you remember me. I wanted to meet you regarding the office space I had mentioned", Nirav's bright voice was heard as Sameer picked up his phone.  Sameer checked the number, he hadn't saved it. Sameer scratched his forehead and said, "Oh, Nirav, yes I remember. Well, right now I am in a meeting with another client. I will call you back in 15 minutes and we shall discuss", Sameer hung up making an excuse.  Sameer wasn't sure if he should help Nirav with the office space. Deep down he didn't want Nirav's interference in his or Yuga's life. He thought Yuga could get more disturbed if she keeps meeting Nirav and moreover, Sameer obviously, had an unrequited love for Yuga. He wished Yuga would accept him someday. But with Nirav's entry things had got complicated once again. Sameer had a big cabin in his office. His table was a plush teak. There were big planters in the corner of his c...

  *Link to Chapter 7* It had been four days now, but Yuga's mom had not discussed her thoughts about Nirav. Not even had brought in the topic. But her words had affected Yuga's thoughts. She felt as if her mom was supporting her behaviour which she herself thought was teenager-like. Yuga had seen Nirav's number on the visiting card. Being a Chartered Accountant (CA), Yuga was good with numbers, so she had memorised it then and there. Her mind was grateful for her whizzy brain, and it had proposed a hundred times to dial the number. But her heart was in a fix.   These four days, their house was facing a quietude which was not a habitual situation for them. And the ladies were observing the "Pehle aap, pehle aap" demeanour to talk about it or even start the topic.  This reposed state was broken by the doorbell. It was Yuga's dad. He was back from his business tour. Whenever he came back from such tours, Yuga used to block him in the living room, until he opens h...

  *Link to Chapter 6* Yuga's mom came out of the consulting room. She looked at Nirav and Sameer sitting in a sombrely mood. Clearing her throat she said, "Doctor is talking to Yuga. She seems okay now". "Good!", Sameer said. "I think you should leave now", Sameer added, looking at Nirav.  The affront words made Nirav feel a bit offended. He wanted to know what had happened to Yuga. He wanted to talk to her. He had so many questions that weren't answered. But since Yuga was okay, he was fine with leaving too.  "Are you her mother?" Nirav asked. "Yes beta", mom replied, looking at Nirav with a composed look. On hearing 'beta', Sameer looked at Yuga's mom with a tinge of surprise. She used the term for Yash, now Nirav, but had never called Sameer the same.  Nirav turned to Sameer and asked, "How are you related to Yuga?". Sameer turned his gaze from Yuga's mom to Nirav, "I...I am Sameer, her friend, ...

*Link to Chapter 5*  "What are you looking for Yuga?", Sameer asked, stepping close to her. Yuga's mom walked close too.  "Moira!", Yuga mumbled as she scurried to cross the road without even looking for the vehicles.  "Moira?", Sameer mumbled too. "Yuga stop! Look out for the speeding cars", mom shouted. But Yuga, as if pulled into annulus under a spell, crossed the road unbothered. She reached the other side and a loud honk of a car brought her to senses. She gathered herself. "What happened to me?", Yuga thought as she stood in front of Nirav. The people who were with Nirav had left by then.  Nirav was stunned. Yuga looked beautiful with her hair swaying in the light breeze. The flowy blue dress gave her a distinct look. It wasn't very contrasting than the morning look but it was something different. Nevertheless not that different that he couldn't recognise her. "Hey! Yu...Yuga right? Strange, we meet again! Are you...

*Link to chapter 3*   The phone's loud ring over the Bluetooth connection abruptly cut the song that was playing and also broke Yuga's trance. She lifted her head up. Her tears had blurred her vision. She wiped her tears. And blinked rapidly to astute her vision and see who was calling.  "Sameer! Mom I had told you not to call Sameer", Yuga blabbered to herself. Yuga thought of disconnecting the call but on second thought she picked it up. "Good morning *Yoda!", a bright and cheerful voice popped out.  "You alright Yoda? Aunty said you tripped while running. What's up with you? Friday hangover kya?", Sameer chuckled on his own joke. "Sameer you know I haven't had a sip more than three years now. And when will you stop calling me Yoda? We are not kids anymore. I know my ears are weird but do you have to remind me every time? I am alright. I am driving back home. So tell your tattletale not to worry if she calls again", Yuga said in...