(You think they have a future , or it's just casual?)
"I think they have a future. A strong one. Because what I see is-Ishaan is damn honest, man. Also, he's a good guy , successful , and if Shivu is happy with him, then I have no objection," said Abhimanyu, still smiling.
"Woh tujhse permission kyu maangta hai? Akash se bhi to maang sakta hai," asked Rakshit, remembering the call.
(Why does he ask your permission? He could ask Akash too.)
"He doesn't want me to ever doubt his intentions. That's why he asks me. Also, according to what Akash told me, Ishaan doesn't really ask him for permission-he just tells him openly. It's only formal when he comes to me," said Abhimanyu.
Just then, Rakshit's phone rang. 'Ish💗' flashed on the screen, making Abhimanyu smirk.
"Hello," said Rakshit, picking up the call, completely ignoring Abhimanyu's teasing smirk.
"Where are you, Rakshit? Your PA said you are not in the office," asked Ishita, now sitting comfortably in Rakshit's cabin.
"I am at Rathore Co. actually," said Rakshit.
"Are you coming for lunch or not?" asked Ishita, a little disappointed, expecting they would eat lunch together like every day.
"I'm coming. Just wait for me. It'll only take me five minutes," said Rakshit with a smile, since Abhimanyu's office was very close to his.
"Okay , come fast. Bhookh lag rahi hai mujhe," said Ishita with a pout.
(I'm hungry.)
Rakshit chuckled and hung up after saying, "I'm coming."
"Ishhh haan," said Abhimanyu with a teasing grin, making Rakshit roll his eyes.
"Tu bhabhi ko jaan bolta hai , maine kabhi kuch kaha?" said Rakshit.
(You call Bhabhi 'jaan' , have I ever said anything?)
"Main uske mooh par bolta hoon , tu bata, tune kabhi bola bhabhi ko 'Ish'?" asked Abhimanyu with a knowing smirk.
(I say it on her face , tell me, have you ever called her 'Ish'?)
"Jis din himmat hogi uss din usse bhi bol dunga , abhi ke liye usse same room mein rehne ke liye bol doon, wahi bohot hai. Mera dil ek din mein ek cheez hi handle kar payega," said Rakshit with a slight blush, making Abhimanyu chuckle.
(The day I get the courage, I'll call her that too , for now, asking her to shift into the same room is enough. My heart can only handle one thing a day.)
"Bye , love you," said Rakshit as he hugged Abhimanyu and gave a quick peck on his cheek, which Abhimanyu returned with, "Love you too."
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Rakshit walked into his cabin to find his wife comfortably sitting in his head chair, scrolling through her phone, making him smile.
"Ma'am, do you want coffee or something?" said Rakshit in a teasing tone.
"Haan , pati chahiye mujhe mera," said Ishita mindlessly, without even looking up.
(Yes , I want my husband.)
Realisation hit her the next moment, and her gaze snapped to the door-only to find Rakshit leaning against it with a teasing smirk.
"Sorry , main toh bas aise hi maze maze mein baith gayi aapki chair par," said Ishita with a sheepish smile.