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Three days later,
London
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Raghav looked crisp in this navy blue suit and Shriya looked every bit regal in her white office power suit. They were standing in the law firm which was built with sweat and hardwork before they fought and moved to India.

The children had to attend  school and Neeranjana Reddy insisted that they will be taken care of and will not travel back to back. So it was only Raghav and Shriya who came separately from Bangalore and Hyderabad to London.

As Shriya walked her mind was flooded by bittersweet memories. She was here as intern when she first joined in this law firm when destiny brought Raghav here to give a speech. The rest was history. After they got married they both handled several cases made it most reputable law firm in Britain.

These cabins had several memories.  Them staying late nights to draft cases, spilling coffees accidently on files, sharing a single headphone while discussing clauses to kissing and making out by turning on the blinds of windows.

Shriya slipped lost in her thought process when Raghav caught her by her waist. It felt like a Dejavu. On the day she found out Arihaan was her son she slipped in a similar manner when Raghav caught her in his arms.

Shriya pushed all the thoughts away and placed a hand on his chest for support and stood up. A wiff of his wood and musk masculine scent tantilized her senses. She composed herself and took two steps back.

Raghav too was lost in her sultry beach and lavender perfume. He tried to move but stood looking at her eyes. Their trance was broken by announcement about the arrival of the judge.

They both have the privilege of being lawyers and their case did not need another attorney. The judge Mr. Richard sat looking at the familiar faces.

He questioned "What is the petition?"

Raghav replied "We both filed for Mutual divorce My Lord".

Shriya replied "I will be Petitioner 1 and Advocate Raghav Reddy will be Petinioner 2"

Mr. Richard asked "Is there no chance for reconcilation Advocate Shriya Shetty?"

Shriya replied "No sir! We are living apart from more than an year. The damage is irreparable".

Raghav looked in Shriya's direction as she spoke. He was also supposed to say that there was no chance for reconciliation but somehow chose to stay silent.

Mr.Richard questioned "What about the children Advocate Raghav Reddy?"

He cleared his throat and replied "We won't have a custody battle My lord they will stay with Miss Shetty on weekdays and with me on weekends".

Mr.Richard a 70 year old man took a pause and said "We will have the next hearing after 6 months and meanwhile I recommend the couple stay together, to attend Marriage counseling and try to reconcile".

Raghav and Shriya along with other lawyers bowed their head to the judge and walked out. Shriya stood folding her hands as she lost her cool and said "Why couldn't you say we have irreparable differences and we have absolutely no chemistry I mean compatibility".

Raghav smirked and said "Chemistry I mean compatibility is for people's judgement and no matter what we say I don't see any point he would agree Miss Shetty. He is a well versed judge who had known us on personal level. For God's sake we have attended his dinner parties. Have you forgotten? Do you think we can fool him?"

Shriya replied "You mean he thinks we have compatibility?"

Raghav looked away from her and took a long breath and again turned to her held her hand and said "Are you dumb Shriya? Can you not see we both look like soulmates who are meant to be together no matter what".

Tears started pooling in Shriya's eyes as she was reminded of the role play they did in school. It was Sharini who said to her while going back home that even someone who doesn't believe in "love" will like them both together.

She was fuming as she spoke "Soulmates? Chemistry! So called Love for what Raghav to stand on the court steps for divorce? When my husband takes the very first instance to blame me to love another man ..... to .....to...sleep with another ....chee...I  feel disgusted saying it and you made it up and blamed me. The worst part is now of all the instances you have the audacity to call me dumb for not seeing we are "Soulmates"? She spoke air quoting the word soulmates.

Raghav who was fuming at her allegations pulled her arm as he took her to his previous cabin and made her stand at a spot and shouted "Right! I am the one to assume things! You being pregnant with my children chose to lay in the arms of that guy in my freaking cabin at this fucking spot and now you are saying I blamed you?" He pulled the old case files from the draw and threw them on the table saying "Did you not spend sleepless nights right in that cabin drafting these along with that fucking Bastard by your side every night? I NEVER EVER DOUBTED YOU. INFACT I DEFENDED YOU before my mom even Lucky for that matter. When Sharini stole my case files by seducing my brother to give you, you proudly held my report in one hand and that bastard in another arm".

Shriya was shell shocked when she heard that the report that Sharini gave her was actually Raghav's report. Sharini told her that she gathered evidences using her sources in Bangalore. Shriya furiously rummaged the pages of each file to find a trace of Raghav's identity code or letter head on those bond papers.

When she went through his table's draw she found  sheets which had paintings.

Shriya was left speechless. She looked at Raghav who immediately pulled it away from her hand. He rolled them neatly and walked tucked it in his suit blazer.

"Forget it Miss Shetty. What's the point of this discussion? You have made up your mind. Infact you said to the judge that "The damage is irreparable". I am sorry! I lost my cool and shouted on you. This will not repeat again. Atleast I will try my best".

Shriya only spoke "When did you paint my portraits Raghav?"

Raghav reluctantly said "That's not you Miss Shetty! It's my Sweetu. The one who would play basketball and ask me to cheer. The one that would make me write her speeches. The one who would hide behind me to escape questions from teachers. The one whom I used to feed panipuris. The one who would sleep on my shoulder. The one who would make me jump hospital rooms to make me feel better. The one who would sit with me in city bus to give a tour. The one who would teach me Kannada. The one who would hifi me every two minutes. The one who would make me do her Maths homework ad she completed my history notes. My only friend. The one who was my world. My first and only Love. The only human I would paint".

Shriya placed her head on his chest and held both his shoulders as she was breathing erratically. Raghav looked around to stop his tears from slipping as their gazes met involuntarily their lips found each other.

The kiss was filled with angst. It was not gentle, not rythmatic but with raw passion and urge. Shriya scratched his shoulder blades as he deepend the kiss while his hands roamed everywhere on her upper body.

They only left each other when completely breathless. Raghav joined his forehead with Shriya as both gasped for air. Shriya was holding Raghav's collar for support while he held her shoulders to keep her steady.

Shriya spoke breathless "Six months! I will stay at with you and you will not lay your hands on me. We will not indulge in anything like this".

Raghav removed a strand from Shriya's sweaty forehead and placed it behind her ear letting his fingers linger for more than a while and said "Are you challenging me or yourself Sweetu?"

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A/N:
Hi peeps!

Here's another update.

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By the way how do you like those edits I made?

What will happen now?