Amavasya Ki Raat (Moonless Night) Chapter 3

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

Umm... You're right, the pasta is delicious!

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

The sauce is so rich and creamy. *Commented as she took a bite*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Shrugged* Told you.

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Put down the fork and looked at him* So... Let's talk about your marriage, shall we?

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Sigh, straightened up* Okay... So...

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

Hey, wait a minute... Is that Tara and Mrityunjay Chandravanshi over there?

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Looks up, eyes widening in surprise* Ah, hi, Nirbhay! What are you doing here?

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Rises from her seat to give him a hug* It's so great to see you!

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

I'm good.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Sits down beside Jay, looked at him* How about you, though? You look a bit... distracted.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

I'm in a terrible mood, thanks for asking.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Grins* Oh, so cute when you're grumpy!

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

What's on the menu? You're having pasta, right?

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

Um-hm, you wanna try some? I can ask for an extra plate.

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Pushes her plate slightly towards Nirbhay*

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

So sweet of you, Tara, but I've got a dinner meeting I need to prep for. Raincheck, maybe? *Smiles warmly*

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Grins mischievously* It's definitely your loss only, Nirbhay. This pasta is to die for!

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Smiles softly* I'm sure it's wonderful, just like the company.

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Looks at Nirbhay*

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Looks back and forth between Nirbhay and Tara, eyebrows rising in amusement*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

(Am I invisible? Do I possess some kind of supernatural power? News to me, apparently...)

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

Anyway... Well, my clients haven't arrived yet, so may I interrupt the conversation for just a sec?

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Glances at Jay* Before I fade into invisibility like some people in this room. *Tease*

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

... *Looks at Mrityunjay*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Saw her gazing at him* I've no problem.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

Great!

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*To the waiter* I'll have a plate of pasta, please.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Glances at Tara*

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Playing with the food*

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

And a piece of Black forest cake.

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Glance at Nirbhay*

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Was looking at her already*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Clear throat*

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Looked at Mrityunjay*

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Now that we've got the food orders out of the way, I've got some things to discuss.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

And since Nirbhay is here, you might as well hear it too.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

Okay, say it.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Tomorrow I'm going to girls house.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

What!? Are you joking!?

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

How can that be possible? You've just landed from abroad today and tomorrow you're already off to see some girl?...

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Hold on, slow down—

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

Who is this girl, anyway? Where's she from? What does she do? Who are her parents? You're not exactly known for your whirlwind romances, Mrityunjay.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

What's the rush? *Leans forward*

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Laughs* Oh, Nirbhay, you're so funny!

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

'Who is this girl, anyway? Where's she from? What does she do? Who are her parents?' - that's exactly what the girl's family will be asking about the groom! But with 'he'.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

For security purposes, Tara. I need to know who's going to be responsible for putting up with him for the rest of his life.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

😑😑😑

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

You two are impossible. Can we please focus on the matter at hand?

Waiter: "Sir your order..."

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

Thank you.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Passes the cake to Tara*

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

For me?

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

When you know, then why ask.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Here I am, about to be sacrificed at the altar of marriage, and you two are over here laughing with each other!

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

Yeah, by the way... who's the mystery woman?

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

I don't know.

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

What?

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

Yes, I have no idea who she is.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

Okay, that's normal. But, where is this woman from?

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Shakes his head* That, I'm afraid, is also a complete mystery to me.

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

Didn't Maa and Baba mention anything about the girl? I mean, they're the ones arranging the marriage, right?

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

*Shrugs* Even they don't know.

Mrityunjay Chandravanshi (ML)

It's all been arranged by my grandfather, and he's not telling anyone anything.

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

But you don't have a grandfather?

Tara Kapoor (ML Friend/Teacher)

*Eyes wide*

Nirbhay Trivedi (ML Friend)

*Surprised*

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