Romantic Date

Lavanya was standing in Eden's room. She noticed that his room was much bigger than her room. Eden closed the door and asked her, “Do you need something from me?”

“I came here to talk with you.”

“Okay, What do you want to talk about?” Eden asked, sitting on the couch.

“About my studies, I decided on the course I want to pursue." She said and he gestured to her to sit beside him.

She sat next to him and he asked, “Tell me, what do you want to study?”

“I always wanted to do business. I want to study business management.” She replied happily.

He thought for a while and said, “I will get you enrolled in the one year course of business management and later, you can join me in my office to gain more experience.”

Lavanya smiled and said, “You want me to stay with you in the office also.”

“Yes."Eden laughed.“Don't worry, I will get you enrolled tomorrow.”

She nodded and stood from the couch to leave his room but he held her hand to stop her. She looked at him in surprise and heard him saying, “I am really very sorry for my selfishness.”

She didn't understand anything and asked, “What are you talking about?”

“Lavanya, I know you're upset thinking that you'll not be able to meet your family for a long time and I am not even letting you talk to them. I told your grandfather to send you here. It's because of me. My love made me selfish.” He said and she held his other hand, sitting in front of him.

“Loving someone is not selfishness. It's a way of making someone feel special and it's natural that you can't stay without that person when you love him or her truly. You want to make them feel a special and important part of your life by expressing all the love you have for them.” She explained to him and smiled.

“Wow.”

“Although, I am sad thinking about my family and angry with you because you're forcing me to live here by threatening me, using my brother, but I also feel special with your love and your love is the reason I forgot about everything.” Lavanya said, looking into his eyes.

“Do you love me?” He asked and Lavanya left his hands.

“It will take lots of time. Right now, I am worried about my brother because he must be worried about me.” Lavanya said and tears welled up in her eyes.

“Are you sure? He can also forget you just like your grandfather.”.

“I know him very well. Our relationship is too old to be easily forgotten. I trust our bond and the love we have for each other.” She said and left his room to sleep.

***

Daksh was sitting in his cabin. He was staring at his laptop screen, which had Lavanya's photo as a desktop wallpaper. Aakash entered his office and saw him staring at Lavanya's photograph.

“Daksh.” Aakash called his name and Daksh looked at him.

“You're missing her.”

“Yes, Dad. I am missing her. You said she would call but now, two days have passed and she didn't called us. I am afraid, Dad. Something has happened with her.” Daksh said and Aakash also started worrying about her.

“I want to go to London.” Daksh said and Aakash looked at him.

“Daksh, you…”

Before Aakash could finish his sentence, Daksh stood from his chair. He went out of his cabin and Aakash followed him. They got inside their car and drove home.

Jai was sitting in the living room. Daksh entered the home with Aakash and they went inside the living room. Sakshi was also sitting there. They sat on the sofa and Daksh announced, “I am going to London.”

Jai looked at him and asked, “Why do you want to go there?”

“He wants to go there to find Lavanya, Dad.” Aakash said and Jai was surprised.

“You can't go there. You've to prepare for important meetings with clients and for the launch of upcoming products. She is such an irresponsible girl, who knows how much time it will take for you to find her.” Jai said and Daksh gritted his teeth.

“Doesn't matter how much time it takes. I will find her and she is not irresponsible. I feel something has happened to her and you're responsible for it. I told you not to send her alone but no one listened to me.” Daksh said and Jai was shocked.

“You're blaming me, Daksh. Is this what I get to care for you? Blame me but at least don't play with your career which is important for you. You've been working hard for the partnership and for the launch of products .” Jai said, hoping for Daksh to change his decision.

“I don't know why you want to stop me from going there but fine if you want this, I will not go. Just make sure, when she returns home after one week, she should be safe.” Daksh said and left them alone.

***

Eden enrolled Lavanya in a business management course and she joined her college. Eden appointed Ray as her personal bodyguard.

“Make sure the media doesn't get to know about her and me. Protect her well.” Eden instructed Ray.

Ray accompanied her to the college and took care of her safety whenever she was outside of the mansion.

It was the weekend today. Both Eden and Lavanya were at home. They were having their breakfast. He looked at Lavanya. “Lavanya, you came here on a trip to London but you haven't got the chance to explore London.”

“Yes, you're right. I only go to the college and stay in my room the entire day after coming back from the college. It's been one month since I came here but haven't visited anywhere else." Lavanya pouted.

“I was thinking if you would like to go out with me to explore London and we will also get to know each other better by spending time together.” He said.

“Are you talking about going on a romantic date with you?” She asked, raising her eyebrow.

“Yes, if that's how you wish to think about it. So, are you ready?” He asked, crossing his fingers under the dining table, hoping for her to say yes.