When you are happy, the world seem to be happy too. Even the always oh-so-moody cat too! And then, the world seems a good place. It has been four days since our date and our little conversation and the kiss.. Oh no, not again! Every time I remember he kissed me, my stomach turns empty, my feet feel boneless. And when I remember what happened next, heat rises up my cheeks and flushes through my ear. My! Even two weeks back, I would have laughed my heart out if you told me someday I will kiss Baban. But I did! I really did. My god!

Just see, how I am smiling, even after forgetting my phone back at home. Oh, by the way, there is a little good news. Do you guys remember I got an order for a wedding ceremony? Well, I am done with the bridal dress and my client, the bride's mother's sari for the eve. And here I am at the post office to courier them the dresses. Isn't it great? Oh by the way, I would like to tell you, even this is somewhat linked to Rohit. My client is actually sister to one of his colleagues. Coincidentally, when Rohit threw the reception party here, my client was here with her brother, so she attended the party. And the rest, you know!

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Unlocking the door, I let myself in. But before I could breath, my phone rang! Oh god, that must be him. I was almost there when the call cut. Oh no no no! I am sure Rohit is ready with his five pages of lectures on the other side the phone. Seven missed calls? I have been away just for three hours! Gulping, I returned the call.

"Where the hell were you?" I put the phone away from my ear. Goodness, girls are falsely accused of screaming!

"Hi Baban..- "Don't you dare Baban me, you idiot!"

"I am sorry..." I cajoled.

"No you are not. And do not even try that tone right now. I could strangle you easily." Such rage! My my!

"Baban I am really sorr-he interrupted with a grumble-"I am bringing Tejas tonight. Order some snacks please. But don't you think it's over my darling. You have a hell lot to answer to." And the line was cut.

Woof!

I am really sorry Baban, whether you believe it or not. I am generally not this forgetful, but today... Anyway you never call during your office hours. So, I didn't pay much heed to it. But whom am I saying all this? To the photo in phone! Wow, I am going crazy. This man is driving me crazy! No, please do not laugh at my state. But what can I do to cool off his anger? And why is he bringing Tejas all of a sudden? I spoke to his sister just an hour ago, after couriering her, her bridal dress. May be he is coming to officially invite us to her wedding. Yeah, that should it. Idea! My my, Hriddita Lahiri, what a smart girl you are.

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Rohit's scowl turned into gleam as he eyed the selection of fritters. And just like that, he knew, that snacks weren't ordered. I cooked them instead. Thank you YouTube.

Serving the coffee, I quipped, "Sorry Tejas, I am not really a good cook." Tejas smiled. He picked up the saucer and started served himself from the choice of snacks I served. I looked at my husband. Well, he was waiting for our guest, and that guest started eating, he couldn't wait! His smug was like the cat that got the cream. How adorable...

"The card is beautiful." I stated observing the invitation card. It indeed was beautiful. Even my card.... hell! I didn't even see my wedding's invitation card. I was married in a jiffy. And to my surprise, six months prior to the fixed date, no thanks to me. A lump came up my throat. Tears started pooling up in my eyes. Baban must have sensed it, for I felt his palms covering mine.

"Hira, do you want to check on the supper?" Baban squeezed my palm, which made me want to cry all the more. I nodded and left.

What have I done? Our marriage could have been completely different if I had not been so blind! My fleeing, our hasty marriage, everything. What am I supposed to do? Will this always be like this? Seeing someone preparing for their wedding and it will remind me of what I have missed? No No No. Everything wasn't my fault. If I am to be blamed 60% for it, Rohit is to be blamed 40%. I would rather, he 60 I 40! Yes, just because he is being as sweet and understanding now, doesn't mean he wasn't a jerk back then. Buck up Hira. Chin up. Your guest I waiting for you and you can't afford be a waterpot now.

"Hridditha, I have a favour to ask." Tejas said wiping off his hands. He finished eating? I looked at Rohit. He was giving me indulgent smiles. Ugh! I looked at the food tray. All the food, gone! Finished. Not a single one left for me. God! How long have been in the kitchen? Can't be more that 6-7 minutes! Goodness!

"Ahem" My thought broke.

"Please Tejas. You are my husband's friend, also my client's brother. Do not hesitate."

With that Tejas dropped the bomb.

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"Hira..." I looked up from my work station. "Why are you up yet?" Rohit said nothing but came inside my studio and stretched on the mattress. "Don't stress. Let's sleep. When you wake up in the morning, you will know what to do." He opened his arms.

I coveted to leap into them. But will that solve the problem?

Rohit yawned, his arms yet stretched afar, "you too should be sleepy. Come and sleep. When I say you will know what to do, you will really know what to do. And I am never ever wrong. Come now. My arms are starting to ache." He grinned stifling another yawn. And I went.

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Hours later, sleep evaded me. Thoughts, questions, doubts crowded my mind. Tejas was right when said he was asking for a favour. If I do this, this is really going to be a great favour. But it again could boost my business. I should be happy. But I am not! I should have leapt into his proposal, but something stopped me. I don't know what and why did!

Apparently, what Tejas told me was that the photos of the dresses I sent his sister, and also the few trial dresses I sent, were beautiful enough to draw the attention of her in-laws. Especially her sister-in-laws. Now they would love to wear dresses I designed. Six young adult females and four rituals. Meaning twenty-four dresses and all that in one and a half month. Not to forget my present order from Tejas's family! And then comes the biggest problem. Since I have never seen these people, and they live at quite a distance from Bengaluru, I would have to stay there for the time being. The payment was obviously bloody good. And Tejas promised to help me with man power. But then, that would mean, living afar from Baban for more than a month. Can I afford that? Moreover, do I really want to?

My mind and heart both are tearing apart. What should I do friends? Please help me. If I am able to do a good job, the money can enhance my business! I shall also be able to bring back the money Rohit spent on revamping the storeroom into studio. I am sure to get more and more contracts. But will I able to make thirty dresses as per their demand? But that would also mean leaving Rohit here for more than a month. Alone! What he will eat? I am sure he will eat everything he is allergic to! How will he take care of himself? Instead of washing the clothes, he may wear the same clothes second day with its inside out! And above all, I don't want to be away from him, not for that long, not for a day! Oh god, what should I do? Show me a way.

Writer's Note: I am extremely sorry, for such a late post. And also for not posting yesterday. I tried to give a longer chapter this time. So, please let me know how is it? And what do you feel about the part. Please, do vote, and give you invaluable thoughts in the comment section. 

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