Later in the afternoon, Monica had lunch and then sat at the dining table counting her savings. Every penny counted, and she made careful notes as well. She hoped she had enough money to at least throw it on the face of Mrs. Saxena and shut her up. As she worked her phone rang and she turned her head glancing at the screen.

Eshaan calling! Monica rolled her eyes and held her forehead with her free hand. She wondered what he had to say.

'Hello!' She faked a sweet voice.

'Hi' – His voice sounded excited, - 'What are your dinner plans?' He asked, and Monica closed her eyes. She was too irritated to **** him tonight and so she was about to say no when he interrupted.

'We have done it.' – He paused for her reaction but she doesn't say anything and so he continued, - 'Kabir sir is very impressed with you. He has insisted you join me and him for dinner tonight. So, are you free?' He asked again.

Monica had held her breath all the while he spoke and now when he was done speaking she took a moment to reply.

'What?' Is all she could say.

'Yes. Sheraton Hotel 7 pm.' He said. Monica closed her eyes and quickly opened them.

'Sure.' She said, her lips quivered as she controlled her excitement. They bid good-bye and Monica cut the call. She bit her lower lip trying to suppress her smile as she placed her phone down. She tapped her fingers on the table and stared at the money placed on the table.

After everything had sunk into her head a major problem surfaced. Monica placed her hand on her hip and scratched her head with the free hand as she wondered what she was going to wear.

She rummaged through her cupboard and didn't find any dress that would be appropriate. She was going to meet Kabir for the first time and she wanted to assure he was bowled over by her. Half the dress were too casuals, some that she had borrowed was boring. Monica huffed placing her palms on her hips. As she was deciding her phone rang. She hurried to the dining room and grabbed her phone from the table.

She rolled her eyes upon seeing Sunaina's name flash on the screen. She thought for a moment and reminded herself of desperate times and desperate measures. So, she decided to swallow her ego and pick up the call.

'Hello.' She tried to sound normal.

'Hey!' – Sunaina replied brightly from the other side, - 'Guess what, sweetheart? I got selected. I am the new face of Opus Media.' She gushed from the other side and Monica felt her blood boil once again.

'That is great!' – Monica faked excitement, - 'Congrats,' – She rolled her eyes, - 'Anyway, I need a favor from you-'

'Another dress?'

Monica could feel the bitch grinning from the other side. She closed her eyes and clenched her fist tightly. She reminded herself to be calm.

Just for tonight. After this when Kabir will be in her grip she won't be needing Sunaina for sure.

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Kabir was super excited, his whole day was just superb. Firstly, in the morning he heard the best news of his life. When he learned he was going to be a father his happiness had meant no bounds. Then he had seen the most stunning woman he has ever laid his eyes on. Now, he was restless to meet her in person. He was so happy that he didn't even care about Kavita tagging along for dinner with them.

The driver stopped the car at the entrance and hurried to get Kavita's side. Kabir got down from his side and buttoned his suit. He closed the door and walked around the car. Kavita had stepped out and was adjusting Pallu of her bottle green saree. She looked up and smiled at Kabir. He smiled at her and placed his arm on her shoulder. She lowered her head as she walked with him inside the hotel.

Kabir and Kavita entered the lobby and found Eshaan with a girl. The girl had tied her hair in an updo bun and stood with her back facing them. Kabir inhaled sharply when he saw her back. She had worn an open back, cut-out flowing black evening gown. He stared at her flexing shoulder blades as he walked towards them. Eshaan was telling her something but when he looked at Kabir he smiled waving his hand at them. Kabir and Kavita waved back. The girl turned around and her gaze met Kabir's eyes for the first time. Kabir admired her face. She had a flawless skin and beautiful pair of almond shaped hazel eyes. She blinked at him and Kabir knew he has to make her as his. He eyed her from top to bottom and shifted eyeing the skin peeking from the cut-outs around her right waist and her long slender leg that peeked from the slit of her evening gown.

'Hello!' Kavita smiled at Monica.

'Hello.' Monica smiled back politely. Kavita then looked at Eshaan with a grin. Eshaan didn't understand her reaction until she cleared everything.

'Not bad, Eshaan,' – Kavita looked at Monica, - 'You have found yourself a very beautiful girlfriend,' – She looked at Kabir, - 'Haina, Kabir?' She asked.

Kabir looked away from Monica and he straightened.

'Yes, yes.' He looked at Eshaan. Eshaan nodded getting his gesture.

'Yeah.' He said and placed his hand on Monica's shoulder. Monica looked at him and Eshaan blinked at her. He leaned and kissed her cheek but before he moved his lips away he whispered into her ear.

'Play along.' Then he moved back and looked at her. Monica nodded.

Kabir watched them and didn't like Eshaan kissing Monica. But he doesn't interrupt them. He forced a smile and placed his arm on Kavita's waist, - 'Come, let us all have dinner.' He said. Kavita nodded. To make things believable Eshaan placed his arm around Monica's shoulder. She noticed Kabir getting slightly ticked off and so she held Eshaan's arm and placed it on her waist. Eshaan looked at her. Monica smiled and winked at him.

Monica wanted to make Kabir restless and agitated so much so that he starts to want her but also the tricky part would be to not overdo anything else he might lose interest even before he starts getting interested.

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So, Monica and Kabir met for the first time. How was their meeting, guys? and the Chapter? Drop your thoughts in the comments, please *smiles*