Chapter 53

TiaMaaaaa

@TianaWrites

~53~

"Aarav..."

"Mm?"

"Did you see the 3D image of my restaurant?"

"Not yet... show me..."

"Here... how is it?"

He looked and gave a gasp. There were 10 glass balls underwater.

"It's underwater?"

"It is... underwater and underground... these balls... people will sit inside these to dine. There will be a lobby on top where people can wait and a step ladder to lead them down. The kitchen will also be over the ground."

"This is beautiful... and just like the picture you drew as a kid..."

"It was my dream..."

"Kudos to you girl for achieving it..."

"Thank you... glad you liked it..."

"Mmm hmm... what have you named it?"

"Under the Sea."

He smiled.

"Our favorite Disney song."

"Mmm hmmm..."

"Mukku...?"

"Yes?"

"I am going swimming... will you come?"

She looked away.

"I... uh... I haven't visited the pool for 10 years..."

"That's why I booked an hour alone for us... let's go and have fun..."

"I don't have my swimsuit..."

"Here... I bought it on my way... come on Mukku... let's just play in the water like we used to... you know you want it too..."

"This is what I love about you... you get me"

"Love about me, Mukku... love...?"

"Love..."

He ran towards her and crashed her lips with his. They had waited too long to feel them again.

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"GK...."

"Yes, Anuj."

"What is happening?"

"Meaning..."

"Meaning when is Vanika going to dissolve?"

"Two weeks left for the contract to end. She has given him options. Let's see."

"Will it work?"

"I think he is scared but I cannot be sure."

"I wish she had let it to me."

"You know she wanted to..."

"To handle it herself because she knew I would get my hands dirty and she didn't want it."

"You knew?"

"Of course..."

"Good. Now have some patience. She is trying. You can always butt in if it doesn't work..."

He sighed and left.

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"Samar..."

"Papa... uh... I mean Anuj... you here..."

He drew in a sharp breath at the 'Papa'. 

"I heard from Anu about Kalpana's admission in nursing college. Will you be able to manage?"

"Yes... we will... she will come in the evenings after college to teach. So it will be easy."

"Let me know if you need something..."

"Okay..."

"Uh... Samar I need a favor..."

"Of course..."

"Tomorrow is the birthday party..."

"Ah yes, I remember..."

"Anu is attending alone... I uh... will you keep an eye on her?"

"You don't have to ask..."

"I know but sometimes son, I am afraid too..."

"I promise I will take care... don't worry..."

"Thank you..."

He turned around to leave then stopped.

"Ah... I do like Papa better than Anuj..."

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