“Well,” he said, “it's her in-laws‟ establishment.”
“Interesting really!” she said. “So you're back at your spying ways. Anyway, let me see where your new errand leads me to.”
“Don't scare her hubby with your cynicism,” he said in jest.
“And thereby spoil your party with her!” she said. “That's what you mean, don't you?”
“Don't imagine things,” he said appearing casual. “He could help in my business and you might click with her.”
“Wish it's as simple as that!”
“No more and no less,” he said showing relief, “and that's about it all.”
“Hope so,” she said seemingly skeptical, “even otherwise, what have I to lose?”
“Who knows, she might become your bosom friend,” he said trying to humor her. “And I may be the odd man out when you're together.”
“Let's see how it goes.”
“How I wish,” he said cajolingly, “to rub some of my optimism on you.”
That night as Vasu slept in excitement, for long Prema was awake in premonition.