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After lunch, Kusum reminded Deepak of his plan to take Roshni out so they could make preparations for the party. Roshni was tired and was in her room, relaxing on the sofa. Deepak went to her and knelt down near the sofa.
“Roshni, are you okay?” he asked.
“Yes, I’m a little tired. We’ve been busy for a few weeks now, and the stress catches up to you, so–”
“Kusum bhabhi wants us to go shopping to pick up a few things, and I wanted to get her a gift. I wondered if you could go with me.”
“Did didi give you the list? Shopping is my weakness you know; I can go anytime,” she responded.
Deepak had a smile on his face. “Good, when do you think we could go?”
“Can I rest first, please?” She thought for a minute. “How about between three and four? We can have chai and leave.” Deepak agreed, and Roshni continued, “You should also rest since you woke up early this morning.”
Deepak again nodded. He got up, locked the door, and then headed towards the bed to relax.
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Deepak and Roshni woke up to a knock on the door. Kusum bhabhi was at the door, reminding him to take Roshni out. It was 3:30 p.m. Deepak whispered to her that he would wake Roshni and they would
leave soon.
Roshni was already awake. Both Deepak and Roshni got ready and went downstairs for chai. After chai, they left to go shopping.
In the car, Roshni asked, “What gifts are you planning to buy?”
“Hmm, a few dresses and jewelry,” he replied.
“What kind of dresses?”
“Indian – salwar kameez,” he responded.
Roshni wondered who he was buying the Indian dresses for, but calmed herself that it was not her business to indulge in his personal matters. “So let’s get the dresses first and then go to the jewelry store. Buying jewelry and leaving it in the car or carrying it with us while shopping is not safe. What do you say?”
“As you say, you know more of these things than I do.” He just wanted to be with her and enjoy her company.
She took him to a boutique. It was a beautiful place that carried a range from very simple to the latest design dresses. Roshni had shopped at this place several times so the owner, Sarita, knew her well. Sarita greeted Roshni and hugged her. Roshni introduced Deepak and, without giving any more details than necessary, asked her to show the latest dress designs to him. Roshni left Deepak with Sarita, and she went around looking for other designs.
Deepak followed Sarita.
“Deepak ji, what kind of dresses would you like me to show you and what size?” Sarita asked Deepak.
Deepak looked at Roshni, who was at the other end. “Something like what Roshni is wearing and…maybe her size. Does Roshni come here frequently?”
“I would say so.”
“So you know her taste, her choice of colors, right?”
“Yes, I think I am aware of her preferences. She is very particular of the designs and colors. She definitely has very good taste,” responded Sarita. “Are you buying these dresses for her?”
“Shhhhhh!” He indicated that this was a surprise for Roshni.
“Okay,” she whispered. “It should be no problem finding dresses for her.”
Sarita showed him several designs and colors; obviously, everything that Sarita showed him was to Roshni’s liking. Deepak selected two dresses, and he called Roshni over to see if she liked them.
Roshni wondered at this question. Why is he asking me? These are not for me! She looked at him with a questioning expression.
