'Kabir is such a ****ing b*****d.' Monica muttered angrily and turned page of a fashion magazine. She huffed seeing Sunaina's photo. She was wearing a flimsy swim suit and posing for a condom ad. Monice suppressed her smile and flipped another page.

Her phone rang, and she turned her head. She picked up her phone and glanced at the screen.

Eshaan calling!

For a second, Monica thought if she should answer his call. Kabir's words rang in her ear.

The phone kept ringing and Monica made a decision, - '**** Kabir.' She thought and was about to pick up the call, but it got cut. She clicked her tongue and pouted. Then, she thought it would be best to not tell him the good news on phone. Rather she would shock him by coming to the auditions tomorrow. Monica smiled imagining Eshaan's expressions.

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Eshaan thought Monica must be busy and so he didn't call her back. But he was worried about what had happened that Monica hurriedly left his apartment. He hadn't called her since then but by night time he couldn't stop himself to know about her.

He sighed and got up from the bed. He glanced at the clock, it was ten in the night. He hasn't had dinner yet. He scratched his butt over his boxers as he walked towards the kitchen.

Today, Kabir had left work early and so other employees also took an early break. Eshaan also decided to take work home. Coming home early, Eshaan changed into his boxers and had begun working.

Shumi had made chicken and Roti. Eshaan heated the food in the micro-oven and carried the plate to the dinner table. He sat and began eating silently. Then, his gaze fell to the side of the table where in the morning he and Monica were making out. He smiled recollecting their moment. Then, he began to miss her. Once again, he contemplated if he should call her again. But before he could decide his phone began ringing. He frowned picking it up. On its own accord, a smile appeared on Eshaan's face.

Jhanvi calling

Eshaan hurriedly finished eating and dropped the used plate into the sink and hurried to his room. Quickly, he wore a night robe over his boxers and sat back at the table. He opened his laptop then logged into skype and clicked on Jhanvi's contact. With each ring, he was feeling excited. It has been almost a month since they had last contacted each other.

Soon, Jhanvi's face popped up on screen. Eshaan smiled leaning in his seat.

'Hi.' Jhanvi waved from the other side. In this one month, Jhanvi had lost little weight but her bushy Spanish curls remained the same. And as usual, they covered half her face.

'Hi, Moti.' Eshaan waved at her. He chuckled on seeing her offended face.

'Hey, I have lost five kilos in this one month.' She said placing her hands on her hips.

'Why? Some stupid is coming to marry you.' He said and smiled. Jhanvi's mouth dropped open. She frowned at him.

'Hello! Why do you think a girl loses weight only for boys? Stop thinking like an MCP.' She said seriously. Eshaan raised his hands in defeat. After so long they were talking, and he didn't want to spend it arguing with her.

'Waise,' – She twirled the edge of her curl with her finger, - 'My parents are insisting I get married.'

'Wow! That is great.' - Eshaan exclaimed and then added, - 'I wonder who that Bechara will be.' He began chuckling. Jhanvi's expressions changed but when Eshaan looked at her she forced a smile.

'So? Are wedding bells in order?' Eshaan asked shifting in his place.

'I rejected everyone.'

'Why?'

Jhanvi shifted in place and Eshaan realized she was uncomfortable. And so, he changed the topic.

'When are you coming to India?'

'Can't say for now. But I will try to come soon...' Jhanvi then began talking about how stressful work was here in Australia. Eshaan agreed with her.

The two spoke for a long time. At one-point Eshaan yawned and Jhanvi suggested he sleep. But Eshaan was so excited that he refused. Instead, he carried the laptop to his bed. He placed it on the side and lay on his back. He looked at the screen. Jhanvi smiled at him.

'Eshaan you are a cutie pie.' She said and blew him a flying kiss.

'And you are a moti.' Eshaan joked. Jhanvi grabbed the pen stand from her office table and threatened to throw it at him. Eshaan apologized and the two laughed.

As they talked Eshaan felt his eye-lids heavy and unintentionally fell asleep. Jhanvi was talking looking elsewhere but when she looked at him she saw he had fallen asleep. She stopped speaking and looked at him sleeping. A small smile appeared on her face. Eshaan's mouth was slightly parted and he was snoring softly. Jhanvi extended her hand and caressed his face over the screen. She kept looking lovingly at him.

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TRING...TRING...

The loud alarm rang in the room and Eshaan was jolted. He opened his eyes and blinked at the screen. In the dark and blank screen, he could see his groggy image. He propped up and rubbed his palms on his face. He sat up ruffling his hair. Looking down he realized that for the first time he had worn a night robe to sleep. Then, he recollected he had slept while talking to Jhanvi. He felt stupid for dozing off. He slapped his forehead and tossed the duvet off him. As he slipped down the bed his gaze accidentally fell on the alarm clock.

9am

His eyes widened.

'**** I am late.' He quickly wore his slippers and hurriedly walked towards his cupboard.

'I am a dead fish. Kabir will eat me alive.' Eshaan kept blabbering to himself all the while as he fished out his formal clothes. Then, he hurried to the bathroom.

TING

The elevator door opened and Eshaan toppled out. He adjusted his maroon coat and combed his hair with his fingers and exhaled. As he was hurrying towards his department, he dashed into someone.

'I am sor-' He stopped speaking when he realized he had dashed into Kabir.

**** my shitty luck – Eshaan thought in his head but outwardly he smiled at him. To his surprise, Kabir smiled back.

'Good morning, Eshaan.' He patted his shoulder. Eshaan eyed him suspiciously. Kabir moved his hand and placed his hands into his trouser pockets.

'I have a surprise for you.' – He tilted his head little to his side, - 'Today, we are organizing an audition to select a model. She will be the face of our media house.' He informed him.

Eshaan was surprised but was happy.

'That is great sir.'

Kabir nodded and took a step closer, - 'Since, you are the head of the marketing team and will be promoting her so I suggest you be the part of the auditions as well.' He said. Eshaan nodded.

'Of course, sir.' He said seriously. Kabir smirked.

'Good.' He patted his shoulder again and walked away. Eshaan was more than happy. Firstly, Kabir wasn't mad at him for coming late and secondly, he has given him such an important task.

Eshaan straightened and walked confidently to his cabin. He entered his cabin and walked up to the table. He placed his laptop bag on the table and picked up his landline call.

'Miss. Sinha get me the list of the models auditioning today?' He spoke on the call with his secretary.

'Actually sir,' – the girl began sweetly, - 'we don't have the list. Kabir sir has it.' She said. Eshaan frowned.

Strange. Kabir has never been so interested in auditions before? – He wondered but doesn't say anything. He simply nodded.

'Okay.' He replied and placed the phone down.

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So, guys how was the Chapter? Eshaan and Jhanvi scene for the first time *smiles* And excited about the auditions? How is Eshaan going to react seeing Monica in the auditions? *curious face* 

Drop your thoughts in the comments, please *smiles*