The Binding String

T H I R T Y - N I N E

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Next Day, Ishita had afternoon classes to teach and hence she had no hurries to leave for work, she dropped Roohi to school and now she and Raman were sitting at dining table having their breakfast in utter silence. As Roohi was off to school, Ishita was looking foreword to have words with Raman who was reading his file with absolute concentration. "How was your meeting last night." Ishita finally initiated the conversation after clearing her throat.

"I'm so sorry for the delay. The meeting was great, we  overtook the small scale beverage company. Earlier we thought to purchase that firm but now we did partnership with them."

"That's a nice thing you did Raman."  Ishita replied with smile taking small bite of butter toast. "Raman I have something to share with you."

"Hmm sure. But do it soon. I have to leave for office then. I have meetings with investors and after that a meeting with FSSAI officers for the Orange drink we are planning to launch."

"Oh yes sure. It's just that I have been receiving few...." Ishita was about to complete her sentence when Raman's phone started to ring. "It's Parmeet Jeeja Ji." Ishita spoke and passed the phone to eat anything. Raman happily received the call and after few seconds walked towards balcony taking the phone along. Whereas Ishita finished her breakfast and dumped her plate in sink and covered Raman's dish with another one. She realised it's not going to be easy for her to discuss this issue with Raman. She kept looking towards the balcony area hoping if he finishes the call soon and gives her time to explain her dilemma. Ishita eagerly waited Raman for few minutes and when she found her might take time, she moved inside her bedroom to collect her things. "Ishita where are you?" Ishita finished applying nude shade of lipstick and walked outside of room.

"I'm leaving for work. Might be take time to return."

"Raman wait. How's Parmeet Jeeja Ji?  Is he fine?"

"Yes yes. Actually he was asking about Neil's Legal Consultancy Firm number. They own some land in Karnal which having some disputes. So they need legal help." Ishita nodded her head, relieved knowing Parmeet and Simmi are fine. Ishita handed him his bag of lunch seeing him hurriedly stuffing his things in his bag. "Sweetheart don't wait for me. I might get late." Ishita nodded her head slowly when he planted a wet kiss on her forehead.

"Take care." Ishita whispered incoherently and waved him bye. Raman was about to call his driver Sateesh to ask if he reached when his phone went off again, "Yes Mihir I'm leaving for meeting." Raman spoke with a single go but stopped next second as Mihir poured the information in his ears. "What!! Okay fine. We will visit them together." He disconnected the call and slid the phone back in his bag. "Kya hua Raman?" (Is everything fine?)

"Ishita woh my personal assistant Mr. Bansal; he met with an accident an hour back. He is in hospital." (My personal assistant, Mr. Bansal had met with an accident an hour back.) Raman replied rubbing back of his neck.

"How is he? Is he fine?"

"I don't know but Mihir told me he met with an accident while driving to office but Ishita I clearly remember either his son or his driver drops them to office then how he met with an accident." Raman shared the details with worrisome face, Mr. Prem Bansal is one of the important member of his personal staff and Raman always treated him like his father. His accident news indeed left him worried.