Chapter 451 - Love deserves a second chance 3

On the journey back both Mr. Malhotra and Claire were silent. They met with a client and closed the deal. Then they went to the hotel.

Claire was about to enter her room when she heard Mr. Malhotra saying "Let's have some tea" and she nodded.

They went inside Mr. Malhotra's suit room and sat on the couch. He asked "When will Rick start his school ?" and she answered "From next month".

Mr. Malhotra ordered for coffee and Claire asked "What is it sir ?". He asked looking straight at her face "Am I involving too much in your affairs, but I am worried for you ?"

She shook her head and replied "No sir, it's okay. I have been thinking the same. My uncle was worried about the same for me and also your father asked me about this earlier too".

He asked with a doubt "Dad ? what did he say ?" He even apologised "My dad is so nosy and he sometimes over meddles in others affairs. If he bothered you in anyway, please excuse him, I apologize on his behalf".

The door bell rang and he answered it. He got the tray and gave the cup to her "Here is your coffee and your favorite cookies".

Claire laughed and said "Thank you sir". She then said "No sir, it's okay. Actually I feel happy when he does that. He shows concern about me and I feel happy. I feel like he is own father. You are like a family to me and I can't deny that".

He smiles and said "Thank God you think so. But stop saying it's okay, it's definitely not okay if you are not comfortable with anything and you can say it anytime. We are not forcing you into anything".

Suddenly he said with a serious face "Jason is a good man and I have known him for a while, you can go out with him and if he likes you and you like him then....if not, it's okay. Right ?"

She said "I don't think I have a chance here sir because he would have already guessed that I am a single mother". Mr. Malhotra said "It's okay, trust me. He is not a judgemental person. He is not a simple person either. Trust me. Just enjoy your evening". And She nodded her head.

She said with a smile while she was about to leave the room "By the way you still look great when you smile sir. That smile still flutters my heart".

Mr. Malhotra was dumbfounded for a moment when he heard that. She walked away and he said with a smile "It's been so long since I have seen you like this. It's felt really good. Hope you get back to your yourself and we get to see that cheerful young lady".

In the evening

Claire wore a knee length peach colored floral printed dress with a small platinum necklace and medium heels.

She didn't get too much make up done on her face but she loooked pleasant and pretty. She stood at the entrance of the hotel and right on time she saw a black Mercedes pull off infront of her.

Jason came out and opened the door for her. He started driving and said "By the way you look beautiful my lady" and she replied "Thank you for the compliment". She didn't show any excitement when he complimented her and carried herself in a dignified manner.

The rest of the journey was calm and peaceful. He asked her "Is this your first time in Cairo ?" and she nodded.

He said "I came here many a times. Then I will show you the beautiful Cairo tonight and will take you to a wonderful restaurant for dinner".

He showed her the famous places on the way and told about their importance. After driving about forty minutes they reached a beautiful restaurant which was lit with candles and lamps. She saw the name "Blue moon" and said "I have heard of it before".

They walked inside and a waitress showed them to a table which is outward and one can see the entire city from there.

The waitress asked them for the order and Claire said without bothering to look at the menu "I am not familiar with the cuisine here. Order something you like. I am not apicky eater, but make sure it's vegetarian".

She concentrated her entire focus on the city and the scenery before her while he placed the order. The waitress left giving them some space to enjoy.

He asked "So you like the place ?" and she said "It's lovely". She then turned towards him and said "Thank you for bringing me here".

He asked "How long have been working ?" and she said "I joined 'Slogan Enterprises' as an intern when I was in college. I was appointed as boss's temporary secretary but later I was promoted and I became the permanent emoloyee there".

She asked the same and he said "My father owns a company and he wants me to join there. But my elder brother wants the compamy to himself. He loves me so much so I walked out of the house".

She looked at him with a complicated face expression and he said while laughing "I was just joking. I always wanted to become an architect and I worked in a firm for the last few years. Now I started my own company and it needs some help, so here I am, to attract some investors".

She looked at him with a complicated face expression and to change the atmosphere he asked "When is your birthday?"

She said "3rd July 1987" and before she could say or ask anything he said "I was born in 23 rd January 1985".

He asked her "Your parents ?" and she replied "They died in a car accident. I live with my uncle".

He said "Ohh, so sorry. Then Rick ?" She smiled when she heard. Actually she was expecting this question and said "Rick is my son. Rick Smith".