Author: Monique_D

Raman was like a mad man. Running in the hotel he immediately checked at the front desk. Is there a room booked for Raman Bhalla?he said out of breath. What’s it today with the Raman Bhalla room request? The clerk said. Room number 204 First floor. Raman dashed to the elevator and arrived just as the door closed he threw his hands in the air. Mr impatient himself pressed the button of the elevator as if the machine didn’t receive his first request. Why is this thing taking so long? Raman said as he tapped his foot After a few…

The early rays of the sun warmed her face as she stepped out of the car. Walking to the hotel she couldn’t help but light up as she remembered their talks, his love….. Shagun knew that when she was with him she found solace in having someone care so much for her. All their memories at that moment there was nothing more she desired then to have him back. Her face couldn’t even hide it….. Shagun was very excited. Finally she was going to get what she wanted. Her……. Raman. She let her fingers touch her lips as she said…

(Later the night) Everyone was settled in their respective rooms as the house was getting ready for bed. With all the people in the house the bathroom was always busy and Ishita who normally used to house bathroom had to wait for Raman to finish in the en-suite. Finally silence filled the night air. What a day Ishita thought to herself as she laid out her night clothes. An eventful a day as ever. Raman’s phone went off and as she normally does she picked up the phone Unknown number flashed on the screen …….shrugging her shoulders she just and…

Ishita had to finish all the tasks before the kids got home from school. She was still busy preparing a meal for them but she had already laid out all their after school clothes. There were only a few things she had to finish; the twins were at Amma’s so she could relax a bit. As she picked up some of the babies toys and blanket that were on the floor and walked to her room to put it away. Ishimaa! Ishimaa! That unmistakable voice of Ruhi sounded through the flat. As she lifted her head, a smiling Ruhi came…

(That night) Ishita was enjoying a book that she has been reading whenever she got the spare time. Finally some peace and quiet, Raman was sleeping inside and the twins were also fast asleep. When Raman walked in, so you thought that you could get rid of me so easily, he boasted. No not at all, Ishita remarked. He cautiously climbed in the bed, the position he was sleeping in most probably were uncomfortable as he grimaced. Ishita get the ointment, he asked as he blew out a painful breath. Ishita rushed to the drawer where she usually kept his…

Ishita , Raman said as he saw her looking at her sleeping Ruhi. Ishita’s eyes swam with tears as she thought of what the extent of Ruhi’s injury could have been worse. She was a little startled by Raman who came in and stood behind her. He rubbed her shoulders, much to her surprize. Raman! Ishita gasped. Shhhh…. You will wake Ruhi Raman said as he pressed his index finger to her lips. They walked to the living room as they enjoyed quiet time…something that was a rarity in the Bhalla house. Raman …Ishista said as she walked to the…

As they were still talking about the whole Shagun debacle, Ishita’s phone rang. The number automatically got her attention. Raman it’s the school, she notified him. Maybe has some sort of sport’s practise she said smilingly. Well what are you waiting for? Answer it Raman, Ishita said. The expression on Ishita’s face changed…her smile washed off her face as she unable to process what she just heard. It was like she just shut down. Ishita ? What did they say Raman asked? Ishita was lost in her thoughts. Raman we need to go to the school now. Ishita, what happened?…

Shagun? Ok so there is something going on. Raman’s smile disappeared and Ishita got the feeling that he was getting angry. Is something wrong Ishita cautiously asked. No, it’s nothing Raman lied. Raman I know when you are lying, Ishita said as she got up and walked over to where he was sitting. Is it something that did or said? Ishita started to probe a little more. No, you did nothing wrong he answered. Now what is the matter Raman? She as she rubbed his shoulders. Ishita if I tell you, promise me that you won’t freak out, his voice…

(The next morning) Ishita reminisced over what happened last night. She longed to be in his strong arms, it felt so safe. Ishita was still a bit bothered although Raman gave her a reason for his sudden mood change his told her a story……. telling her his real feelings. You’re kind to me..Ishita thought to herself. Your body introduced me to so many joys she said as she hugged herself We have become friends, lovers and partners. I have got to know life, love. But why do I feel like something is wrong? She gave a half shrug. Ishita’s mind…