Chapter 27
All ear-pieces: Check
Mics: Check
Target position: Check
Soldier positions: Check
Bade Daata and Pratap were checking everything like they were on war- making strategies on which person will sit where and what is needed to be observed. Dressed in black both men looked dashing and handsome and so did the others
We are here: Hakim and Akbar announced their presence as they went on to hug the old man and his younger protg. Ajabde and Subho were sitting comfortably on the sofa taking in everything around them. Ajabde knew Subho was having troubles as her eyes when she had come in were red and puffy- Chakrapani was sombre but was still masking it as his friends joked around. So Ajabde took Subho to the wash-room to get freshened up while the guys went over the plan for the nth time
Ajabde had just closed the door when Subho's dam of tears broke
Subho (sobbing): He just doesn't want to talk. No matter what I do or try he shuts up completely and I'm a mess and Ajabde I'm scared
Ajabde calming her friend: It will be alright.
Subho: No if things continue like this then I'll probably end up divorced with nowhere to go and he'll find himself another woman
Ajabde looked at her friend: Chakrapani loves you and that is why he was ready to kidnap you to get married- remember your family is not his biggest fan as in their eyes you did not marry a guy of your worth but that is not the case -both of you are equals and love each other. You might be facing some problems today but it will work out
Subho: How? Every time I try to talk to him about babies he changes the topic and I even listened to him drone about bankruptcy and revival plan they had made in office the other day - I heard him go on and on for more than an hour and when I started to speak about babies he fell asleep and it does not help that my temper is taking the best of me - I'm either very angry or crying buckets (Cue: tears fall)
Ajabde stared at her friend and then she rummaged her handbag for a particular item. As she brought out the packet Subho stared at it as well
Subho: Ajabde?
Ajabde: you never know Subho. Go and we will see the rest later
After 3minutes the stick turned blue - a positive sign lit up the screen as well
Ajabde: looks like you are pregnant as well Subho
Subho looked at the stick: I'm pregnant (tears welling up) The girls share a hug as they both realise the significance of the news they discovered together
Pratap: Hey are you still in there? It's time
Ajabde: Coming
Subho: We need to tell them and soon
Ajabde: Yeah we will after the dinner is over then we will do it. Let's do this
Subho now cleaned up: Yeah let's do this
The girls went to their partners respectively and they all took their places when Hakim spoke
Hakim: Target has been sighted. Coming together with smiles on their faces
Akbar: Finally let's check this dude out
Pratap (in thoughts): You better be a nice man Raghvendra as I want the best for my Maa and I would gladly kick your behind if you hurt her
(Loudly): check in and let's roll out
Chapter 28
Raghvendra and JB were strategically seated in the middle of the private family dining area where the lights were dimmed as candles were lighted on the tables. Everyone was scattered around them in a circle and they were surrounded by other patrons. So JB could not see Pratap and Ajabde while Pratap had a clear view of his mother while his wife was going through the menu
Ajabde: What shall I have?
Pratap: Maa smiled ..Oh don't even try to hold her hand Raghvendra I swear I will...He just did not
Chakri: he just did
Akbar: He is using the oldest tricks in the book please- this guy is old school
Subho: that he is but can't deny the fact that he is good-looking...right Ajab?
Ajabde: Yup - he clearly works out and has a physique. Oh my Maa just laughed- he clearly has the right moves then
Pratap stared at his wife so did Chakri while others were snickering
Ajabde looked at her husband: Shall we order now?
Pratap: He is not that good looking and I have a better physique than him. Ask Bade Daata
BD: Jaiwanta is enjoying herself- I have never seen her smile for this much time. The man gazed at the woman lovingly while the others also saw it clearly - JB was happy and Raghvendra had made her at complete ease as they ordered their food and drinks
BD: I'm so having a drink
Everyone ordered their food and Pratap was a bit stunned
Pratap: I thought you didn't like malai kofta
Ajabde: So does that mean I cannot have it - her hormones coming out
Pratap: no just you never do things that you don't like so I
Ajabde: I'm hungry and I wanted to have it so I ordered and I cannot be like you na eating salad as dinner
Pratap: Hey it's good for health
Ajabde: You'll be hungry later on and I'm not cooking
They continued their bickering while others did theirs and suddenly Hakim spoke up
Hakim: Akbar you idiot sit down before she sees you- dammit we have been spotted
JB saw Akbar seated so she excused herself as Raghvendra paid the bill
JB: Akbar what a pleasant surprise. What brings you here?
Akbar: It's so good to see you too. I got dumped so thought of eating out. After all food is the medicine for broken hearts like mine
Raghvendra had joined them as well (introductions' done) - Nice to meet. Please don't stop us from you having a nice time and besides it's getting late as well.
They all wished each other and left but Raghvendra stayed behind and before Akbar could go back he said: I hope I cleared the first round you all did and please tell Pratap to hide better as I saw him throughout the meal. Maan, Veeni and Som need to learn to disguise themselves better and Chakrapani needs to work on his accent if he is trying to go for undercover and for you well learn the art of subtlety and also pass on to the girls to try the kulfi here it's a delicacy not to be missed
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