Hello Everyone!
I had been working on this story for months and I finally got to finishing this. Hope you all like it. ?
I know this one is a long story in comparison so let me know if you guys don’t like anything…
Chapter One – The Disappearance!
New Delhi, Bhalla House,
It’s been one week since Shagun got her memory back. Raman was free from the murder charge and Aliya finally came back to Bhalla house to be with Adi. But, Ishita being Ishita decided that Shagun should stay with them.
“Raman… I know you don’t like Shagun. But… She doesn’t have anyone else.” Ishita spoke to Raman.
“Yaar! You can’t help everyone at all times. You know how weird it is to have her in our house. Every time she is in here, she creates a mess! It’s just painful.” Raman replied back angrily. His hands were running through his bag as he looked for some documents.
“Raman… Please. Just for my sake. Let’s give her a chance. I mean, I am sure Shagun has changed. She won’t be causing any problems.” Ishita replied.
“How can you be so sure?” Raman asked.
“Raman! She is staying here. That’s all. No discussion!” Ishita said sternly.
Raman gave her a look and walked out. As he walked out of his room, stepping down the steps, he bumps into Adi who was headed to the door too.
“You?” Raman and Adi asked in the same time. They paused for a moment and said at the same time. “Shagun!”
Few minutes later, Raman’s Car,
“I can’t believe why Aliya is not understanding. She thinks I am still trying to separate her from Shagun Mamma. I mean, why would I even try. She is my mom too!” Adi said with a sigh.
“You know, this is all in the Madrasan’s DNA! Always want to be the mother to the whole world.” Raman replied.
Adi nodded and said, “You know nah Papa. Shagun Mamma almost made Aliya divorce me. That too, over a simple fight. I mean, I know I shouldn’t have hit her… But… Straight to Divorce?”
“And you know what, your Ishima is all ready to be friends with Shagun. Even as how many times Shagun created problems with everyone in the family. And If I point that out, she calls me insensitive. Arre, I am just trying to be realistic and avoid problems in the family. But no… You Ishima wants to the Jaggatmatha!”
“You were right. Madrasans are a level apart.” Adi sighed.
“Not just Madrasans. All women are like this.” Raman replied.
“So true, papa!” Adi answered.
“You know what, we should show these Madrasans how hard it is without us.” Raman thought for a moment and suggested.
Adi looked confused and asked, “What’s the plan, Papa?”
“Goa!” Raman replied with a smirk.
Adi had a grin and repeated, “Yes… Goa!”
Mumbai, Oberoi Mansion,
Annika was preparing for her engagement. But, as Shivaay disappeared that day.
“Omkara… Did you get Khanna? Is Shivaay alright?” Anika asked Omkara in tears.
“I tried calling. He just messaged back that Shivaay doesn’t want to come back for some time. He… doesn’t want to talk.” Omkara replied.
“How can he do something like this? He can’t avoid us?” Anika said in tears,
Rudra sighed and said, “Bhabhi, can we blame him? We are breaking his heart piece by piece. And you aren’t even being honest with him. And you took a promise from us to not say anything but… You are also not doing anything… Why are you getting engaged with this Vikram guy?”
Omkara stayed silent as Anika looked shocked. She didn’t this about this, this way.
“Rudi Bhaiya… You won’t understand…” Gauri put her arm around Anika and said, “Omkara Ji, can you go and see where they are?”
Omkara sighed and said, “Come on, Rudi… Let’s go.” He took Rudra’s hand and walked out of the room.
Anika sat on the couch as she cried out, “This is all my fault! I shouldn’t have lied to Shivaay. Rudra is right. I am the one breaking his heart.”
“Anika Bhojai… Shivaay Bhaiya is smart. He wouldn’t be angry with you. I am sure he just is trying to get you irritated and tell him the truth.”
“But… But… How do you think so?” Anika asked, her tears pausing…
“Think about it. How come Khanna contacts only Omkara ji?” Gauri replied.
Anika thought about it as she wiped her tears, realising what Gauri was mean, “Oh Teri! Shivaay is such a chantomaye! He’s playing with me!”
In Sahil’s Room,
“There’s no one else?” Sahil asked Rudra and Omkara who were in the room too.
The two checked and locked the door. “Sahil, you sure this plan would work?” a voice on the phone replied. It was Shivaay’s voice.
“SSO, I know Anika di. By now, Gauri didi would have found out that you are hiding purposely. She will get angry and try to get ahead with the engagement but in the end, will realise and understand you. Now, these two would also leave the house and join you.” Sahil replied.
“But… You sure we both should go too?” Omkara asked.
“Yeah. If you two are here, Anika di would figure everything out. Every plan would be a flop after that.”
“But… If we are leaving… Then where do we go?” Shivaay asked through the phone.
“Goa! It’s been so long we had a solo O’bro trip!” Rudra said with a grin.
“Are you serious?” Shivaay asked, a bit irritated.
“Rudra, Bhavya is missing. You really want to go with me?” Omkara asked.
“Shivaay Bhaiyya, Bhavya would come back if I go missing too. And I am tired of her running away from me, making me go bonkers, looking for her. I want her to see how it feels. Maybe then, she will understand me.” Rudra replied. “Besides, I can’t let Om and Shiv have all the fun.”
Omkara slapped the back of Rudra’s head and said, “This duffer is right though. I am not sure if Gauri likes that I am here. Maybe, if I give her the space… She might calm down a bit and then I can apologise to her…”
Shivaay sighed in the phone, “So… We are actually going? To Goa? Without telling anyone? What if something happens?”
“SSO. I am here nah. I will keep you informed. I can deal with anything.”
Shivaay gave a heavy breath and said, “Alright… We are going to Goa!”
Few Hours Later, New Delhi, Bhalla House,
“Raman! Raman!” Ishita called out as she walked into the living room.
“What happened, Amma?” Aliya asked as she saw Ishita tensed.
“Raman’s missing. We had a fight and he left the room. Then he just switched off his phone.” Ishita said, worried.
“Wait, Raman uncle too?” Aliya said in shock.
Ishita raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean, Raman Uncle too?”
Aliya hesitantly began, “Adi and I had a fight too and…”
“Oh my god! These two disappeared together.” Ishita called out.
“Amma, try calling Raman uncle’s secretary.”
Ishita nodded and called Raman’s Secretary who picked up, “Hello Ishita mam!”
“Is Raman in the office?” Ishita asked straight away.
“The secretary shook her head, “No.., He came few hours ago and took his cheque book, said he and Adi sir won’t come to office for some days.”
Those two took leave from office?” Ishita called out, with Aliya looking worried.
“They said they are taking a vacation. They even had me withdraw some cash.” The secretary added.
“Those two are so dead.” Ishita said and hung up the call. She turned to Aliya and said, “That Father and Son apparently took leave from office, saying they are going on a vacation.”
“Adi…” Aliya looked furious. “Where are the going…”
“She didn’t know…” Ishita replied, angry and confused.
Meanwhile, Mumbai, Oberoi Mansion,
“Anika Bhojai, are you sure?” Gauri asked.
Anika nodded as she replied, “If Shivaay can play games, then I can play too.”
Gauri sighed and picked a picture, “This one is good.” It was a picture of the dresses sample for the engagement.
Anika nodded and said, “This one will go.”
That moment, in the door was a knock. Anika got up, excited as she called out, “Shivaay!”
But, it wasn’t Shivaay. It was Khanna. “Khanna Ji?” Gauri asked.
“Is Shivaay Okay? Is he here?” Anika asked with a worried face.
Khanna shook his head. HE began, “Rudra sir and Omkara sir showed up and the three were talking for a moment to themselves. Then, Shivaay sir just asked me to get a car and some cash for him. I went and got it back and he told me to go back home. I didn’t know why and before I could ask more, Shivaay sir left with Rudra and Omkara. Along with the car.”
“Omkara ji also left?” Gauri said in surprise. “Where did they say they were going?”
“I’m not sure. They didn’t say anything. I didn’t think it was good and I thought I should say you all about that.” Khanna replied. “I’ll go and check on the other stuff.” Khanna walked out.
“This is not good.” Gauri said, now worried. She was about to leave the room when Anika grabbed her arm and said, “No… They are again playing with us.”
“But… Bhojai, we can’t…” Gauri hesitated. She was worried for Omkara.
Anika shook her head, “They will be back and when they are… They will know what happens if they do this to us…”
Gauri sighed. She did not have a good feeling about this.
The next day Morning, Goa,
Shivaay, Omkara and Rudra had a long drive as they reached a resort. The three got of their car as they walked to the receptionist. They didn’t have any luggage or any clothes.
“We’ll get a separate villa. That should be enough for us.” Omkara suggested and the two nodded.
“Shivaay Bhaiya, we will go and get us some clothes. You book the place.” Rudra said and Omkara nodded.
Shivaay agreed and passed them the car keys. The two walked out. Shivaay then took some of the cash out as he walked towards the Receptionist.
Same time, Raman and Adi reached the resort as they landed in the morning from their flight. The two were walking in as Adi remembered,
“Papa, we didn’t get any clothes…”Adi added.
Raman thought about it and passed him some money, “You go and get the clothes, I’ll book the room.”
Adi nodded and walked back out.
Raman, a bit tired, walked towards the receptionist.
Shivaay fist spoke to the receptionist, “I want to book a Villa for three…”
The receptionist gave a sorry look and said, “I’m so sorry sir… We won’t be able to book for three. We only have a five bedroom one available and this wouldn’t be sufficient.”
Shivaay looked irritated and took out his card. But, before he was going to give the card, he realised he can’t use the card. Else, he would be caught.
Shivaay, looking frustrated, stepped aside. Following him, Raman walked to the receptionist, “I had called to book in a room for two?”
“Umm… Sir, since It’s the summer season, the rooms are booked…”
“What kind of service is this…” Raman said in anger. He calmed down a bit and said, “Can you see if there’s any room in other hotels near by?”
“Possibly not sir. Like I said, it’s the vacation season…” The receptionist said with a apologetic look. She thought about it and said, “However, we have someone who needs a room for three. You can maybe talk to them and you both can take the five bedroom one.”
“Why should I talk?” Raman said with irritation.
The reception scratched the back of her head and called over Shivaay. Shivaay turned around and walked towards the two. He now stood beside Raman.
“What is it?” Shivaay asked.
“Sir, this sir here is looking for two rooms and we are out of any. I just wanted to ask if you both would like to share the villa you asked for…” Receptionist said with hesitation.
Shivaay and Raman examined each other and Shivaay said, “We are three men. Would that be fine with him?”
“It’s just me and my son. It should be alright…” Raman replied.
Shivaay sighed and So did Raman. The two, as on cue, placed the cash on the table and Shivaay said to the receptionist, “Get it sorted.”
The receptionist nodded and took the cash as she said, “It will be just a few minutes.”
The two men nodded and they moved to the waiting area. Both of them sat down.
Raman sat up opposite to Shivaay and said, “Raman Bhalla.”
“From Delhi?” Shivaay asked, now interested in the man.
“Yes… How did you know?”
“I… I keep an eye on the Market.” Shivaay replied.
Raman thought about it and asked, “And you?”
“Shivaay Singh Oberoi.”
“The Oberoi’s from Mumbai?” Raman followed up.
Shivaay nodded. “You got the businessman of the year award in Mumbai, last year, right?”
Raman laughed. “Well… Credits to my wife. She’s been my backbone throughout my life. And come on… The Oberoi Industries is huge. Even in Delhi.”
Shivaay smiled and said, “Well, Credits to my wife…” Shivaay paused and said, “Well… Ex – Wife.”
“Ouch…” Raman replied. He thought about it and said, “You know… this is turning out to be a more interesting trip.”
“I could say the same.” Shivaay said with a grin.
That’s all for this chapter. I hope you guys like my take on the story. I am going to be posting a new chapter every week in the Wednesday Night.
If you guys like this story and want more, please do leave a comment. Also tell me what you want me to try to add to the story and what you want to see.
Next Week – The Enjoyment: Shivaay and Raman find that they are rather similar in many ways. The boys being the vacation with a blast. Meanwhile, the Ladies back in Bhalla house and Oberoi Mansion feel that something is fishy… Will they find out what’s happening behind their back? Find out next time.