Chapter 2

Abhijit recovered himself and said 'It's ok Daya, I've been thru this before you know. I will be fine. Sorry this had to happen on a happy day for you. Let's look forward to your wedding'.

Daya wasn't ready to let go. 'but why can't she focus on her career after wedding? It's not like you are going to make her a housewife'.

'No. She's going to the US for an advanced course in forensics. Obviously I won't leave CID and go with her, so we can't take this forward'.

Abhijit looked at Daya who seemed more upset than himself. He wouldn't be able to hold on to that smile for long if Daya were standing with a sad expression. He said 'Daya, if you don't mind, I would like to be left alone. Let's meet tomorrow at office. We'll have a nice party to celebrate your engagement'.

Daya said, 'Abhijit, I will talk to Tarika'.

'It's too late now. Let things be', Abhijit said.

'No boss, this is not fair. I have to reason it out with her'.

'please Daya, keep your nose out of this and let's meet tomorrow'.

Daya knew why Abhijit was sending him out. He wished he could make him feel better, but it was better to leave Abhijit alone in such a mood. He walked out of the house sadly.