It has been almost two weeks since that day when Myra and I had that talk.

I made it a point to talk to her on a video call for at least ten to fifteen minutes daily. She seemed to be opening up a bit and we were getting a bit more comfortable.

We talked about our likes and dislikes, our dreams, passions etc. She was a modern girl with a determination to make a difference and a place for herself in the world. I liked it about her. She was sweet as her dad but hot-tempered and hot and sexy like her mom.

Viren has always been a very caring and protecting brother around her. But haven't we all been like that??

I was not having many problems being here, it's just that, I have always lived with chachu and Chachi and grew up with Mihir and Mahi. So I missed them. The haveli seemed to be even larger now for just me.

I just wonder when was Roshni supposed to come. though it has been more than two weeks, since I hurt her feelings, there hasn't been a single day, when I had not thought about her.

The lawyer said she would come to stay at haveli when her hostel would close down for renovation.

She must be here in a day or two. I have been feeling very bad for what I did. She is just a lonely child, even younger than our Mahi. I felt so bad for her. I didn't bother her again as Chachi had told me to let her cool down. But I think, it's time I try to talk to her.

Or shall I wait, till she comes to live here in the haveli??

No, I think, I must wait there near her hostel. I would apologise and ask her when would her hostel shut down and she would come and stay at the haveli. I would make her feel welcomed in this haveli. My grandfather made her feel welcome, so I need to do my duty... I mean, must treat her with respect as my grandfather would have expected.

So while we were going to my office, I asked the driver to stop the car near the hostel.

I kept waiting for five minutes but she didn't come out. I was worried about her. Was she alright? I waited for anyone to come out so I could ask her to call her.

But I was surprised that no one came out. I went up to the main door of the hostel and felt as if it was deserted.

Shit!! Had it already shut down for the renovation? But Roshni had not come to haveli, where was she? Was she still staying here? Alone?

I looked around but no one was there just then I saw the gatekeeper who was coming towards the door.

" I want to meet Roshni Mehta. "

" The hostel is closed. No one is here. " He said and I was shocked.

" Not even a single student is here?? Where are all the students?? " I asked.

" Everyone made their arrangements. How do I know where are they? " He replied.

Maybe, it got closed recently, she might come to the haveli today.

" Since when is the hostel closed? " I asked.

" One week. " He said and I was shocked beyond a limit.

Where was she?? Why didn't she come to live at the haveli??

Why would she?? You hurt her with your rude behaviour. My soul scolded me

But... She needs to come and stay at haveli if her hostel is closed. It's her home.

Is it?? You didn't make her feel like that?? You behaved as if she was an unwanted guest. Why would she have come if she was not welcomed? It argued again.

Shut up!! I didn't mean to hurt her, I have been trying to apologise to her.

Ok... Then wait for her, she might or might not come. It said.

Shall I go to her college and enquire about her??

No, she would get angrier. I need to call her first.

I found her number on my phone and called her.

She didn't pick up the call.

Shit!! This girl is so stubborn.

I kept on calling her. She finally picked up the call.

" Hello? Yes, Mr Shah?? I am in the college in the middle of a class. My teacher sent me out as you have been calling again and again. " She said in a bit irritated tone.

" Where are you?? " I asked her.

" I told you, I am in college. " She replied.

" Where are you living these days? " I asked. There was silence for a few seconds.

" Hostel! " she said after about 5 seconds.

Liar!!

" That has been closed for a week now. Tell me where are you living?? " I insisted.

" Why such a sudden interest in my issues?? " She asked sarcastically.

" Tell me where are you living?? "

" I don't think, you should bother about yourself. Now that you know that I am absolutely fine and alive so don't worry. Just chill, you have done your duty for the month. " She said.

" Listen Roshni, I am sorry for what I said that day, I am ashamed of myself. Please come to your home. " I said.

"My home?? I don't have a home now. I am a poor homeless girl. " She retorted.

" That haveli is your house. " I said.

" Are you kidding me or passing satire?? " She asked sharply.

" That haveli has been your house, ever since my grandfather took you in," I said.

" Yeah, it was, till he was alive. Now I have no connection with it," she said bluntly.

" Please, forgive me and come to stay at the haveli. " I said again.

" Mr shah, I need to go, it's time for my next class. " She said sharply.

" Listen to me!! Come to the haveli by the evening. " I said firmly.

" I will think about it. . Please don't disturb me during my class, or I would have to switch off my phone. Bye, have a nice day. " She said and disconnected the call.

Oh, God!! Ughhh!!..

I apologised so many times... She is such a stubborn girl.

I shook my head, took a deep breath and went to my office. I was already fifteen minutes late.

My PA told me that I had a meeting with foreign delegates, So I got ready for that. I had to have that order, it is going to be my first major order from overseas which I would have to handle on my own.

I had expected someone older but they were young men, almost of my age. I felt more comfortable and gave a presentation. They became very impressed with my presentation, our work and set-up.

" I have sent my report to my dad, let's see what he says. " The elder one said.

" Sure... "

" Mr Shah... "

" Please call me Manik, let's drop the formality. " I said.

" Then call me James and him as Bob. " He said.

" Ok, I would love to. Tell me what would like to do in the meanwhile. Would you like to eat our traditional Gujarati food, Indian Punjabi food or would like some other cuisine?? " I asked.

" Oh, I loved the snacks served during the meeting. I became a glutton and ate a lot... So I am too full but don't mind having a coffee. " Bob said. And we both smiled.

" And I want to buy something for my girlfriend. She would be very happy if I get something Indian for her. She likes Indian traditional things. Can you suggest to me a good place? " James said.

" Sure, let's go, I know a place where bob can get his coffee and you can get whatever you want for your girlfriend. " I said they both looked happy and nodded.

" Wait, I have something, which I presented to my girlfriend and she loved it. I will ask someone to get it. " I said to James and asked the manager to get the same butterfly earrings I had sent to Myra and all the pieces from that collection.

The manager came within 5 minutes and displayed them in front of them.

" Wow!! They are super cute, just like my girl. I want them. I am sure she would love them. But I am confused, they all are so pretty. I like these two pairs, I'll take both." James said and selected two different pairs with a naughty smile.

I told the manager to pack them and we went to the same mall as it was the best one.

We went in and they were impressed.

" It looks like our world!! I am so relieved... Let's go and grab the coffee first. " Bob said and we nodded.

We went to Starbucks and I recalled the most irritating and stubborn girl too. She had been here that day.

I shook my head and we went to a table.

I ordered a cappuccino while both of them ordered a latte. Bob went to the washroom while James and I were talking about random things.

Just then I heard a voice which surprised me.

" How dare you?? "

I turned to look at the source of the voice... and was shocked.

Oh God!!!

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