The Lawyer In The Kitchen.

Chapter 36. Birthday Part 1

I know it's already almost a week into the year, however since this is the first update for 2017 'HAPPY NEW YEAR' all.:)

Shishir's POV.

I looked at Suvi's happy face as we steped out of Globe theatre and atomically my lips loosen up into a smile.

"That was amazing Shishir. I still cannot believe I actually saw a play at Shakespeare's Globe theatre." Sui gushed happily as we walk hand in hand.

"We can come again sometime if you want." I say.

"We can? I would love to." She says excitedly. "He is sooo handsome! I think I have a crush on him. I could look at him for hours-" Suvi goes on while I almost stop walking in shock.

What?

"Who?" I asked already knowing she is not talking about me!

"The Duke! The actor who played the Duke has such dreamy looks." Suvi gushes totally oblivious to my reaction.

How can my girlfriend swoon over the looks of another man? And she is telling to me about it with enthusiasm!

"Do you think I can meet him?"

She is unbelievable!

"No!" I blurt gritting my teeth.

"Don't say that! At least try! I want to pull his cheeks and give him a tight hug!" she says.

Is this girl for real? I don't answer and look away feeling totally pissed.

She looked at me when I did not respond. "You are angry?" she asked sounding confused. "Why are you mad at me now?"

I just glared at her. "Oh! Are you jealous Shishir Mehrotra?" She asked giving me a smug look.

"Shishir Mehrotra is never jealous." I almost shout at her.

She gives me a crooked smile. "Anyways I was telling all that to my best friend Shishir not my – er just telling my best friend." She said fumbling slightly towards the end.

This time I smirked knowing she fumbled trying to call me her 'boyfriend'. It is kind of cute to see her all conscious while saying that simple word.

"Not to your-?" I asked softly trying to keep the  laughter out of my voice. 

"Um – So can you arrange for me to meet the actors back stage?" She said dodging the topic.

"No!" I said curtly feeling pissed again and called a number on my phone. "Okay Thanks Charles." I spoke into the phone. Inspite of everything I knew I could always rely on Charles.

I led Suvi towards the parking lot. Charles was already there with my car.

Suvi smiled at Charles making me feel proud of her. This girl is full of compassion and does not judge people based on others conduct. This is emphasised with her friendship with Paresh over the years even when I was being a silly jerk towards her.

Charles handed me the car key and walked away after giving us a short nod and a smile.

"You got your car here?" Suvi asked narrowing her eyes at me.

"Yes." I chuckled. "Let's get lost now my way."

"Now?" She asked in surprise. It was already dark.

"No time like present." I said with a shrug starting the car. I had a surprise planned and that started right about now.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"You will see soon. Scared are you?" I teased.

"No I am happy. Very happy." She said giving me a heart stopping smile. "We are celebrating together after so many years."