Naveen Quotes

“REAL TRUTH COMES FROM FACT"..”
― VENKATA NAVEEN KASAGANA

“Are you gonna be my date tonight, or what?"
A night of good food, jazz music, and the chance to see Tiana again?
Naveen gave her his best smile. "What time to do we leave?”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“His pulse quickened at the thought of accompanying Tiana to a ball, seeing her all dolled up in a beautiful gown. He could see her now!
Actually, he could see it.
Naveen squinted in confusion.
Had he seen her in a ball gown already?”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“Not only did he want this for himself, but after his recent interaction with Tiana, Naveen had a burning need to show her that he, too, could prosper. Seeing how hard she worked to make her restaurant a success made him want to do the same in his job.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“They wanted him to come home. He would have servants. A luxurious place to lay his head.
Money! He would have all the money he could possibly spend, and more.
So, why did it suddenly feel as if he'd eaten too many biscuits at the café?
Perhaps because, as easily as he could think of all he would gain by returning home, it was just as easy to consider all he would lose. Like the friends he'd made here in America. Like the satisfaction he experienced after an honest day's work, the fulfillment that came only with knowing he was earning his own way.
Like the chance to get to know Tiana better.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“As much as he loved his home, it was no match for Tiana's radiance. If given the choice between being here with her or returning to his home in Maldonia, he would choose Tiana every single time.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“A small smile tipped up one corner of her mouth as she remembered that first night, and how ridiculously out of his element Naveen had been. She glanced over at him now, taking in his strong and handsome profile. He'd changed so much in the year since she'd first met him. He was no longer the spoiled little rich boy who thought he could get by on his looks and charm.
Though he'd surely won her over with that charm in the end.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“I hope this wasn't your favorite shirt."
"In fact, it was," he said. Her eyes flew to his. Before she could apologize, he smiled and said, "I'm only kidding."
"You," she growled, trying to hide her smile. How could he be both endearing and insufferable at the same time?”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“Naveen turned back to her, his penetrating eyes pleading with her to accept his help. "You don't have to do this all on your own. We're here for you. I'm here for you."
Tiana hesitated as a blend of uncertainty and gratitude converged. This was her mess. She'd pulled them all into this; she shouldn't expect her friends to get her out of it.
But Naveen was right: she didn't have to do this alone. She couldn't.
"Okay," Tiana answered.
The shame she thought she would feel didn't materialize. All she felt was overwhelming relief at knowing she didn't have to rely solely on herself.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“She was struck once again by how different he was from that self-absorbed cad he'd been when she had met him a year earlier. Despite her best efforts not to, she'd fallen in love with him then. It would be so very easy to love this kinder, more considerate Naveen.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There

“You know, Mother, there are other reasons that I have chosen to remain in America. None more important than Tiana, of course."
"Of course," she said.
"But I like the person that I have become over this past year. I learned that I'm really good at selling things and helping others," he said with a laugh. "See Lisette over there? I just helped broker a deal for her to sell her homemade medicinals in the biggest department store in New Orleans.
"I like my job. It feels good to know that I can make my own way in this world, and do some good in it, too." Naveen shook his head. "I never thought I would say this, but I want to thank you and Father for cutting me off. It turns out that is exactly what I needed."
His mother cupped his cheek. "I am proud of you, son. I always knew you could accomplish anything once you discovered your true heart's desire. Well, at least I'd hoped that would be the case," she amended with a laugh. "Just know there is always a place for you here. You can always come home."
Naveen caught sight of a sparkling blue dress out of the corner of his eye. He looked over and saw Tiana walking toward them.
"I have found my home," Naveen said.”
― Farrah Rochon, Almost There