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“This is a new beginning,” I replied with a deep sigh of contentment.

EPILOGUE

Tahira Mundhra knocked on the glass door of Viren’s office just before lunchtime.

“Hey, stranger,” she cooed.

He waved her in and went on with his call for the next ten minutes, as she tapped her foot in annoyance. Eventually, he ended the call and turned to her with a warm smile.

“Hello! This is a pleasant surprise!” he said.

“I’ve been meaning to call you…you know…about the divorce. I’m so sorry you and Sunaina split up. But I must say, divorce agrees with you. You’re looking good, Viren!”

“Thanks! All the credit goes to my new girlfriend,” he said modestly.

Tahira’s smile faltered.

“N…new…girlfriend? Already?”

“Yes, and here she comes with our lunch! I’m so glad you’re here today, Tahira. May I introduce you to the love of my life?”

Tahira turned around stiffly and pasted a catty smile to her lips, which vanished when she saw the woman who walked up to Viren and kissed him warmly.

“Sunaina?”

“Hi, Tahira,” said Sunaina politely.

“I… don’t understand! Are you guys dating again?

They nodded in unison, which seemed to irritate Tahira.

“After your divorce?”

“A little before the divorce, actually,” said Sunaina.

Just then, Sufi entered with a bottle of champagne and four glasses.

“What are we toasting today, boss?”

“New beginnings!”said Sunaina and Viren in unison.