Note : So I am totally enjoying this track .. however my only complain is ..that sometime I feel it is only Shaurya who is having the fun ..there were only two occssions that I felt M enjoy herself ..and I was surprised that I did not see many posts about that ..though it is possible that I might have missed those ...
So I have used those two elements in this part ...I am sure most of you will know those two ...
So here we go with the next part ..dedicated to .."why should boys have all the fun"
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PART 10
Mehak sat lost in her thoughts.it had been almost an hour since Shaurya left. The improbable dream that she had shoved in the back of her heart was again pulsing with life. Its shoots had spread all over and gripped her heart
"No it is not possible" her mind told her again .He was just having a bad day and it was just a reaction. Even if it was something more than that it will not last long. Look at how many girlfriends he has had in the past , he will move on soon.
We come from different worlds .our tastes , lifestyle and even outlook in life are as different as chalk and cheese. It too big a divide to bridge She rationalized.
She was not sure why her eyes started welling up as she reached that conclusion.
She impatiently brushed away those tears .
The blue elephant twinkled , there was something written at its base . She had seen those words before but never really read them. They danced around her eyes..
" if you are not ready to fight for what you love ...do not cry for what you lost"
She made up her mind to follow her heart..She was going to go after the blue elephant in her life , that rare but beautiful thing that promised an eternity of happiness.
Yes it was possible she might not win , yes her poor heart might end up being wounded or broken into pieces ,but she was the new Mehak , the one who was not afraid of taking a few risks .If she had to cry for a lost love , she wanted to earn that right to cry
She slept that night with a smile on her face.
After a bad day Shaurya had a really restless night . A certain beautiful woman with big round eyes and luscious lips kept tormenting him.in his dreams.
Even the morning sprint had done nothing to improve his mood.
It was the same mood he carried as he walked into the Friday review meeting .Almost everyone was seated in their place and and shrink just a little back in their chairs in as they realized the famous Shaurya Khanna temper was lurking around.
The pantry boy went around the table serving tea /coffee based on the individuals preference.
Can we start? Shaurya snarled staring at the empty chair next to him..
.It was an unwritten rule of the meeting that the one who arrived last would end up sitting next to Shaurya.
People usually tried to arrive early and take seats as far away as possible as if the distance would provide them safety from his outbursts.
Yes we are just waiting for Mehak ...It was Rajiv who replied ...
And what makes Ms Sharma think that we will wait for her ?
The temper had almost managed to break thorough it's leash of control... Many around the table started thinking of the most convincing excuse to leave the meeting . Dealing with Shaurya in one of his moods was a nightmare.

The fact that I have finally managed to create just the right entre for the big corporate lunch on Monday
The sweet voice ," her" voice, filled his ears calming him instantly .
But she is late ..Shaurya reminded himself . Unpunctuality was such a middle class attribute .
He raised his eyes and opened his mouth to remind her of the fact . His mouth remained open.
She looked ethereal
It was difficult to point out whether it was the white kurta churidar adorned with burnt orange embroidery and a dupatta of the same color. that made her look so or was it the bright smile that made her face glow.
She locked his eyes with hers
Sorry I wanted to perfect this before I came in for the meeting . It is the right mix of Indian flavors with western presentation .
He managed to move his eyes from her face to look at her hand carrying a dish.
She removed the lid to reveal an exquisitely presented Zaffran(saffron) rice with lightly flavored mint raita..The rice was presented was in two inverted kairis ( mango) the quintessential shape that one could always spot in embroidery or henna pattern with raita in a rose shaped papri bowl .
Ab bhi gussa ho ? ( are you still angry) she whispered in his ears on the pretext of pulling her chair..
He bit the inside of his cheek to check the smile that was threatening to breakthrough.
Ms Sharma now that you graced our meeting with your presence will you be kind enough to share the theme of the Monday Lunch ..
Sure , so my understanding is that our clients are a Multinational just about beginning to establish their India presence. This lunch is to let their newly hired India staff understand how their culture will be an amalgam of the global best practices and the value add Indian ethos will bring.
So my Menu will reflect that... She went on to talk in detail about the appetizers and the entrees that will represent the theme.
The Pride in Shaurya's eyes was more than evident ..
What about desserts Lad...I mean Mehak?
She looked in his eyes ...Sir ..since when have you become interested in desserts ? Mehak asked innocently ..I mean a fitness freak like you does not usually care about desserts ...
Oh ..that was the game ..ehh..laddoo ..so two could play the game, Love ..Shaurya smiled internally ..
Ahh Ms Sharma ..never make that error again..I am interested in every aspect of my restaurant.. right from the decor ..to the menu . from   the state of the art kitchen equipment we use to the "Chef" who is cooking in the kitchen ..I am extremely interested ...
Mehak almost burnt her mouth with the tea she was sipping ..Damn this Man ..he had a repartee for every situation ..but then his quick wit was just one of the things about him that she loved.
His eyes were twinkling which meant he was enjoying their secret game being played in the open.
Kunal he turned to one his team members ..what is this with pink chairs near the bar ... I mean the proposal sounds ridiculous .
Umm   Kunal looked nervously at Rajiv..
Rajiv said ..actually It is Mehak's idea that I really like .. mehak I think you will articulate it much better that I ever will..
Sure Sir..She turned to Shaurya ..
Sir we all know that you really like to project this image about yourself ..
What image ..Ms Sharma ..this was again going in the dangerous zone
Mehak was not going to back out .. she continued smoothly
Oh you know .. deliberately brushing her fingers very lightly over his biceps ..this tough guy image
Two people in the team suddenly had a coughing attack. One water bottle and one note diary suddenly fell on floor
The coffee cup rattled in the poor pantry boy's hand who had chosen that unfortunate moment to clear Shaurya's cup and replace it with a fresh one.

The light touch was enough to send the warriors in their own zone They both had become oblivious to world around them ..
She continued looking into his eyes..
I am sure you would want to project the same persona for your restaurant ..I think you will agree with me that true macho men really respect women ..
So we should brand our restaurant in a way that tells the world that we really respect women .Our restaurant is a safe place for women to be out . Even have a drink in peace with no one harassing or ogling them ..Women are really welcome to our bar without any one judging them.
Hence the pink chairs...
Hmm some one is really turning into my consultant ..he said ..the reference to last night's conversation between the two was obvious to Mehak
Mehak started turning red just at the memory of last night ..just as Shaurya hoped...
Ok I think we should bring this meeting to a close . Shaurya dismissed the group .
Just as the group started filing out , he called out to Mehak
Ms Sharma ..when are you getting free tonight ? I mean I would need to discuss this concept in more detail with you
Oh Sir that would depend on the level of your interest ..
He raised his eyebrow questioningly at this hidden dart
Oh you know if you have paid real interest in your state of the art kitchen equipment , they will function properly enough for this chef to get free soon enough ... She said just as she reached the door
His laddoo was really playing the game . He did not even realize he was still glued to his chair , his coffee cup still in his hand , the only one left in the meeting room
.. She turned back and winked at him before slipping out the door.. She smiled as he heard him coughing into his cup of coffee.


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