Chapter 370

Akshar didn't get a chance to give Diya a call back until he got to the airport. Unfortunately it went to the answering machine but the he left a message back as he was egar to see her. He played back Diya's message again and again and the third time he paid more attention to it. "Hey! It's me Diya. Wanted to see if you are free tonight. I know it is a weekday but I was hoping maybe we can meet. Give me a call once you get this message. There was a pause and her message continued. I had called you a couple of times earlier today and.... I guess you are very busy. Let me know... I don't mind driving over to your place if that works for you. And... Call me... There was a pause again. Give me a call and... she stammered for a minute and the message continued... Ok then, give me a call. Akshar was not sure exactly sure why he felt a compulsion to listen to it over and over again. Finally when he was called in for boarding, he turned off his phone and boarded the flight. He realized that he was tired only after closing his eyes. He was neither aware of the turbulence nor about the person sitting next to him experiencing travel sickness. He was fast asleep.

He was relieved to find out that Carissa was on the path of recovery and was showing good progress to her medicines. The latest test results showed no issues and he also knew that she was getting an excellent care. The fact that she was thinking of adopting a child made him very happy. He realized that they both had grown closer that ever before. He had a new found respect and love for her. Akshar work up just before the flight landed in Newark. As it had been a last minute his return flight was only available to New Jersey. After a good nap he was quiet refreshed especially after a cup coffee from dunkin donuts. He turned on his phone and there were four missed calls and three of them were from Diya and one from Carissa. She had left a message inquiring if he had reached home. Diya had not left any messages. Akshar called Carissa and while getting into a cab. Just left a message and immediately called Diya. She picked up on the first ring and there was an excitement in her voice. Akshar said, "I just landed in Newark and I am" Before he could finish his sentence Diya interrupted and said, "Are you getting of at my place?" Akshar asked her to hold for a minute and spoke to the cab driver and gave him Diya's address and got back on the phone with her and said, "Now I am. I will see you in an hour?" Diya replied, "Sounds great."

Both of them had no idea that their life would be changed forever.