The irritating girl followed me.

" What?? " I asked.

" I want to see the dress you are buying. " She said and I shrugged.

" I like these two, the black and the white one... I hope the size is right. I can't decide, both are very good. I guess I will take both of them. " I said.

" Sure sir, thanks. Please go to the cash counter. I will pack and get them there. " The attendant said with a polite smile.

" What?? Just like that?? You didn't even ask how much they cost?? She might inflate the price. " She said.

" Thanks for your advice, for your kind information, the price is written on the price tag. " I told her.

"'Wait!! How much is the price for those two dresses?? " She asked the attendant.

" Approximately twelve thousand, ma'am. " She replied.

" He is taking only two dresses not all. " She said. I was thoroughly embarrassed.

" Will you please shut up? " I said.

" Sir, shall I... " The attendant asked again.

" Yes, make a bill for them. Don't pay heed to what this girl says. " I said and she went to the counter with the dresses.

" Are you out of your mind?? In twelve thousand, you can get 12 such dresses. She needs only one dress why are you buying two? " She said looking at me with her big beautiful eyes.

Don't look into her eyes. I heard a voice from within.

" Have you run away from some mental asylum? She is my girlfriend, this is my money. I can do whatever I want. What is your problem? "

" It matters to me as I have to pay for one of these dresses. " She said. I really wanted to bang my head on the wall by now.

" OH, GOD!! What sin have I done?? Please send her away from here or I might go mad. Please God, please... Have mercy on me. " I said dramatically. She was looking at me as if I have lost my mind.

" Ok, I am going, but I am not stupid like you to pay so much for a dress. I will pay only two thousand for that dress at the most. So I owe you seven thousand. Right?? " She asked.

" Ok!! Now leave! " I said.

" Wait!! The food was worth Rs 4 thousand only, then why did you pay more?? I owe you only 6 thousand. Ok? " She confirmed.

" Absolutely!!!" I said folding my hands in front of her and closing my eyes in hope that she would vanish by the time I opened my eyes.

But I was not that fortunate.

" Now what ?? " I asked.

" Nothing!! I was amazed that you didn't even bargain with her." She said.

" Bargain?? "

" Oh, my God!! You are from which planet? You have not heard of the word?? " She again looked at me with her big eyes as if I was an alien.

" Uffff! " I was pressing my head by now.

" Bargain is like how I told you firmly that I owe you only 6 thousand though you spent much more than that. I bargained, and you agreed. If you want, I can do it with that sales girl. She would give those dresses in at the most Rs 6 thousand. " She offered.

" Please leave me alone... Or you would have to pay me seventeen thousand which I had to spend because of you. Go, run away, while you can " I said and she looked scared and went away.

" Oh thank God!! Now, this is called bargaining. " I smiled to myself.

" What? I am waiting near the washroom for you to come and get a dress for me and you are standing here grinning like anything. C'mon yaar!!! " I heard the melodious voice of my gorgeous girlfriend.

" I saw four dresses and selected 2 out of them. See if they are not the right size and or if you don't like them get them changed." I said with a smile.

Thank God, the girl was gone or Myra would have gone mad. It seems that girl has a special talent to make any sane person to his sanity.

She saw both the dresses and liked both of them.

" Oh, they are very good. You have very good taste in everything. I'll take these two. " And went to the trial room to change into the white one. The dress looked beautiful on her.

She opened her bag to take out her credit card. I placed a hand on it.

" I have already paid for it. " I said.

" But... you Didn't have to. I am here now. " She said.

" I had already paid and I love to buy things for you," I said and she smiled.

" Thanks but don't overdo the things. " She said with a smile.

" Ok, let's go and have food. I am famished. " I said.

" So am I..." We went to a fine dining restaurant this time.

" Hey, by the way, did that girl pay for my dress? " She asked.

" Ummm... yeah!! " I lied.

" But she said she didn't have money. She was such a Liar!! " She said.

" No, she collected money from her friends and gave it to that guy whose food was spoilt. " I said.

" Poor girl!! If only I had known, I would not have taken money for my dress. " Myra said. I smiled at that. I knew it.

" Well, I thought you would be angry so I lied. Actually, I refused to take money. " I said.

" Good!! But you didn't have to pay for my dresses. Don't spoil me. " She smiled and said.

" I want to spoil you for the rest of my life if you would let me," I said.

" Let's see... So tell me what did you want to talk about? " She asked.

" Myra, When I proposed to you to be my girlfriend, at that time I was not aware of it. But after my grandfather died, I inherited a lot of property according to the will but It comes with a few conditions. I think it is important that you know them. " I said.

" Which are?" She asked.

I told her everything... Except that I might have to settle down in Surat forever.

" Apart from you, staying in Surat for the training and working like local workers, you have to get married within one year?? And to be a guardian of a girl child till she is married?? Isn't that a bit too much? " She asked.

" Yeah, but they are the conditions. " I shrugged.

" But if you stay there most of the time, we would have to be in a long-distance relationship. And how would we know if we are compatible with each other or not?? How can we get married in one year? " She asked.

" I know, but can't do anything about it. If I don't follow them, I lose everything. My parents would not like it as the whole share would go to a trust. " I explained.

" Oh... I understand. " She said getting sad.

" I wanted you to know everything. So that you know that we would have to be in a long-distance relationship for the time being and then get married within a year. Please think about it and let me know. I will accept your decision. As I know it is difficult to be in such a relationship when we just got together. I am helpless and not in a position to take any decision, but you can think about it and make the decision. All I can say is that I really admire you and look forward to spending time with you. " I said looking at her with anticipation.

" I don't know... Let's try this long-distance relationship. If we can pull it off comfortably, then we can continue. " She said.

" Ok, let's give it a try. " I said and hugged her.

I wanted to kiss her but thought against it as our relationship was on trial.

We spent more time and came back.

******

I spent the rest of the week with my family, and friends and a few more dates with Myra. And it was time to go back to Surat.

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I reached Surat and the manager and Maharaj Ji gave me a grand welcome.

My room was the biggest and the most beautiful room in the haveli. Must have belonged to dadaji, now it was opened for me as I was the owner of this haveli now.

The manager came and informed me that I would have to start on two levels. I would have to take care of the business with the help of well-trained staff. And at the same time have to work as a trainee and learn everything.

I was ready to work very hard for the next year or till I learn everything, but for the time being, I felt very bored and wanted to enjoy myself. So thought of going out.

The manager informed me that the girl child was back from the trip and the lawyer wanted me to meet her formally in his office.

Oh, so I am going to meet the child finally... Shall I buy some gifts for her??

What shall I buy for a child?? A Barbie doll?? Hannah Montana accessories?? Shall I ask Mahi?

I must buy something for the child, she will be delighted.

I decided to buy a few stuffed toys and chocolates for her.

I nodded and told him that I am going out and can meet them in his office in about 2 hours.

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