Jay's pov :

" Excuse me Jay ", l heard the lady's voice. How come she knows my name?

I uplifted my head and unfortunately saw that lady's face. No.... No.... This can't be true. She was standing in front of me. How is it possible? My past, my ex girl friend who hurted be badly was standing near to me.

Those bitter flash backs rolled in front of me. I ignored that girl and looked on the other side. Ignoring that stupid girl was the best option l felt at that time. She cheated on me in the past now how shamelessly she was standing in front of me by giving seductive smile. I just hate it.

" Mr. Jay you forgot me or you are just ignoring me? "

I heard her each and every word but l purposely ignored the person and went away.

" Don't forget Jay that you need to come back again to me ", that girl's voice echoed in my voice while my steps halted.

" What the hell are you speaking Poonam? ", l finally uttered any word to Poonam. Yes my ex girl friend's name is Poonam.

" What, l am saying the truth. You used to love me so much in the college days now you are showing me your attitude ", Poonam smirked at me.

" That was the ridiculous past which l already forgot. So it's better if you too leave the past and enjoy your present ", l gritted my teeth.

" That's what l am doing currently doing Mr. Jay Verma ", Poonam rolled her eyes.

" Why? You got some rich and better guy than me ", l said in a angry tone as those bitter flash back came in front of me.

" Yeah that time l got a better, wealthy and copious man than you ", how shamelessly Poonam was saying on my face. It actually boiled my blood but now l really don't care about it. I was trying to control my anger. I was feeling exasperated and indignant.

I was about to move but again Poonam stopped me.

" I must say, you became more handsome than those college days. Your abs, your body..... Uffff!! Now l am regretting that l had break up with you in the past", Poonam said while l rolled my eyes.

" I need to go ", l said and went towards the gate.

" No wait..... ", Poonam said to me.

" By the way what are you doing in the Mumbai? Aren't you supposed to enjoy with your lover in the Pune "

" I came here for one purpose ", Poonam said to me in a sharp tone.

" Hell with your purpose,  l am not at all interested ", l said and tired to control my anger.

" Will you be my boy friend again? ", Poonam asked me suddenly while l made my way towards the gate. I really don't want to give any answer to her nonsense question. How dare she to ask me this question. I purposely ignored that lady and went.

**

I went in my office to do some work. Today l have an important meeting with Mr and Mrs Das. They want traditional garments. I personally checked all the clothes material. I want every thing to be perfect for my clients. They should be satisfied with the product and quality.

Suddenly my phone started ringing. It was Khushi's call.

" Helloooooo Khushiiiiii", l said while smiling.

" Hello Jay ", l heard Khushi's sweet voice.

" Yeah, l am listening"

" Then why are you singing? ", l heard Khushi's chuckle voice.

" Nothing tell me why you called me at this time. Don't you know that l am busy now? ", l acted to be anger.

" How will l know that Jay that you are busy because you keeps on giving tons of work to all of your employees ", l heard Khushi's mischievous voice.

" Acha is it so? "

" Yes, well by the way. Give the call to Ritika. I need to talk some thing important with her "

" Why? Call her directly ", l said to Khushi.

" I don't know why but Ritika is not picking up the call", l heard Khushi's voice.

" May be she is busy "

" Of course she will be, after all you have given her lots of work to do "

" Is it so? She is currently handling sales department "

" It is really important, just give your phone to Ritika. I need to talk with her"

" Nope, request me Khushi then only l will pass the phone to your friend Ritika ",  l was enjoying the banter. I was sure till now Khushi's face might turned in to red shade. She might be dancing in anger.

" Jayyyyyyyy", Khushi shouted.

" Ouuuchhh my poor ears ", l joked.

" Please Jay give the phone to Ritika ", Khushi pleaded.

" Oh wow did l heard the word Please? ", l teased Khushi.

" You know what, just forget it ", Khushi was about to disconnect the call but l apologized to her.

" Okay.... Okay sorry, l am giving the phone to Ritika "

" Better ", Khushi rolled her eyes

" Ritika.... Ritika.... Manoj where is Ritika? "

" Sir l think she is in marketing department ", Manoj said to me.

" Why she is present in the marketing department, isn't it her work in sales department? "

" Yes sir but she went to meet her new friend"

" Strange.... Every one making new friend", l said in a monotonous tone.

" Of course, every one will be. They are not bitter guard like you ", l heard Khushi's teasing voice from phone. Yeah l forgot the phone is still on. The girl must be hearing it.

" Manoj go and call to Ritika. Tell her to assemble in my room with in a minute ", l said in a harsh tone.

" Yes sir ", l heard Manoj's sacred voice. Saying this he ran away towards marketing department.

" Ufff!! I feel pity on your employees. They are like a ghost for them ", again my cute neighbour started her so called stupid talks.

" Non of your concern, just shut your mouth Khushi "

" Hmmmm, again back to arrogant behaviour ", muttered Khushi but l heard it.

" Did you said any thing Ms. Talkative and clumsy girl? "

" Did l ? No.... Not at all Mr. Arrogant man ", Khushi was pulling my legs.

**

Ritika came running and stood in front of me

" Good morning Jay sir!! Did you called me  ? ", Ritika asked me in a scared tone.

" Yeah what were you in the marketing department? "

" Sir.... Woh.... I.... I.... Meet.... Meet new.... New friend ", Ritika was fumbling with the words. For the first time l saw Ritika shambering with the words. Some thing was strange.

" New friend? Good, first of all complete all the works then keep on gossiping with your so called friends. I need the completed files on my table after the afternoon and before the evening ", l said in a strict tone as l don't like to compromise with my works.

" Yes sir"

" Oh god Jay, give your damn phone to Ritika ", Khushi shouted from the other side of phone.

" Yeah, by the way Ritika, where is your phone? ".

" Sir l left my phone in the sales department "

" Okay, here is Khushi's call. Talk with her"

" Yes sir "

I passed my phone to Ritika. I wanted to hear Khushi's and Ritika's conversation but l know it is bad habit to hear some one's conversation hence l went outside the room.

**

Khushi's pov :

My beautiful morning started with a cup of green tea. My routine followed by doing yoga. I went near to window to enjoy morning view. Birds were chipping in the sky, they were flying happily. Colourful flowers were blossoming in the garden. Few grand ma were sitting on the bench, they were gossiping and talking contentedly. Yesterday Jayshree's words remind me in my brain. I got some flashes. My past should not reveal in front of any one in the Mumbai. I was feeling nervous. I quickly gave a call to my mom. I had a talked with her. I too told her about Jayshree's talks.

" Don't worry Khushi, you need to just forget your past. Now concentrate on your present ",  my mom was trying to console me.

" Mom l am so lucky and jammy to have you in my life ", l said while a tear dropped from my eyes. I was missing her very badly.

" Why are you crying my child? ", my mom asked me.

" I am not crying ", l tired to control my tears. They were following continuously.

" Don't lie to me Khushi dear. I am your mother. I know every thing ", my mom told me.

" Mom please come in the Mumbai from Gujarat. I am missing you mom. Please come here ", l finally cried loudly.

" Calm down beta. Don't waste your precious tears "

" Mom come in the Mumbai. It has been so many months, l have not seen your face. I am yearning to meet you".

" Don't faffle around Khushi. You have your college today. Go and attain your lectures ", my mom said to me.

" Mom come na"

" You know right that your dad is having office still we will try to come "

" Yeah l know, l am going to the college....bye mom "

" Bye.... Take care Khushi"

" Yes mom, don't forget to take your medicine on time. Give my regards to dad "

" Yes Khushi.... Bye.... Keep studying. Don't waste much time on television or on mobile phone. You only loves to use mobile phone. Don't use mobile phone much. It will spoil your eyes", mom said while l chuckled

" Yeah", l said while laughing.

" Don't laugh like ghost", mom faked anger.

" What to do mom, when ever l try to fall in love with my books but my mobile phone always proposes me", l grinned from ears to ears.

" Is it so ha? You become so naughty than before Khushi ", mom controlled her laugh.

" I am serious mom "

" Okay then Bye.... I need to arrange break fast on the dining table for your father....bye Khushi beta.....take care", mom said and disconnected the call.

I and Vatika went to the college. Our first lecture was on finance. I was sitting with Vatika. While my college friends Manasi and Sahil were sitting behind me.

" What's up Manasi ? today you are smiling so much. Did your boy friend Sahil gave you some awesome gift ? ", Vatika asked to Manasi while arranging the books.

" Not at all, my boy friend is very busy with his studies and internships. He doesn't have even a single minute of time for me. Mr. Busy man", Manasi complained to us about her boy friend Sahil. She always keeps on complaining about him. We tend to make fun of him.

" You know what Khushi, death doesn't scare me but exams, call from dad and from my girl friend ", Sahil said in an agitated and frightened voice. He is very afraid from his girl friend Manasi.

" What did you said that l am like a monster who makes you petrified? ", Manasi was horrified.

" Forget that Manasi, tell us na why are you smiling so much ", Vatika demanded.

" Actually my best friend came from Pune yesterday. I am so excited to meet her ", Manasi said happily while we all nodded.

" That's really great ", l said.

" Guys why don't you guys come at my place in the evening time. Even l am inviting my best friend who came from Pune. In this case you all will meet her too ", Manasi invited us at her house.

" Well we can make this plan tonight", Vatika said while l was thinking.

" Ritika will be alone if we both goes together at Manasi's place tonight ", l said.

" We will talk with Ritika ", Vatika said while I nodded.