Swara’s POV
” you will have to force a situation…. ”
Read the message.
I was being asked to stalk someone. But instead of that I was getting a reward of which I dreamt all my life.
I was getting to see my mother if I led this girl who he wants me to stalk, to wherever he says.
But I did have a notion that this was definitely affecting a very bad part of my life. But I could do anything to meet my mom for once. As I said I had dreamt of it.
I fidgeted not knowing what to reply. My acceptance definitely meant something big for him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t care remembering me let alone texting me.
‘I need time to think…. ‘ I replied and soon shut the phone. This was being too much for the day.
A few minutes later, Sanskar entered our room with two bowls of noodles and we settled next to each other munching on it.
When my eyes was almost shut, he asked.
“so? ” he asked, pulling me to him.
“hmm? ” I wrapped my arms around him.
“something you wanted to tell? ” well, that I feared. Did he know the matter that is going on between me and dad?
“n.. No” I stuttered. He laced his fingers through mine.
“oh! Aren’t your tiny fingers paining yet? ” he kissed my knuckles.
I chuckled. I knew the topic wasn’t over. It’s just he didn’t want to push. I want to know what is that he knows. Without it, he wouldn’t ask me if I had to tell him something.
“nope… It was kinda adventure…” I winked.
“yeah… Sounds good. Adventure with typing!” he chuckled, vibrating.
“it does… Doesn’t it? ”
I chuckled.
“you never fail to amaze me .” he said pulling me closer.
“and you dazzle me!” I accepted. He smiled. He is so cute when he does that. His smile. That was my world now.
“you know you can tell me anything, right? ” he asked his voice turning serious immediately. I tried not to let my guards down. Things would definitely worry him and he would do anything…. To get me off the situation. But I wanted to deal it myself.
“sure… ” I said, knowing he knew I was unsure.
“fine… How’s things between you and your dad? ” he asked. I held a snort. Was this annoying thing required Now? Well, sometimes my sweet husband turned a pain.
I bet my face is flushed. It felt so wrong to keep things from him. But when I would get my mom with me after this, he might acknowledge.
“I…. I don’t know ” I stuttered.
He thought for a moment. He was for sure aware of my lie.
“okay!! It’s been a tiring day, so let’s sleep” he said and I nodded immediately. I closed my eyes to avoid any possible question that could come. I knew I would not be able to lie anymore. He knew through me and it wouldn’t take him more than a second to guess that I lied.
It’s good he didn’t press on the matter. I don’t know how long I could behold.
I felt him wrap me closer to him. My eyes teared up with instant guilt. I just closed my eyes, resting my head on his chest listening to his heart beat and his steady breathing.
**
The next day
‘thought about it? No much time left…. ‘ he texted me. I shivered. Would I be able to do this?
‘maybe… ‘ I replied.
‘I’ll send her pic… And her number. ‘ he replied and my phone popped with a photo.
‘she’s the director of that company whom I want you to stalk. Bring her to the warehouse and go away. It doesn’t matter what and how you bring her there. I swear if you do something else, I will kill your mom. And you know I’ll do what I say. ‘
‘of course. What can I expect from an animal like you?’
‘well, good that you know. I’m proud of you my dear daughter. ‘
I didn’t reply. And he knew I wouldn’t. Sometimes I felt I was an open book that everyone could read through me.
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“swawa… ” I felt her shaking me out if my reverie.
“sorry dear… ” I said as I took her in my arms. I stood near the window of our room.
I had to smile sadly at my realization.
‘our room’.
“I want to sleep… ” she groaned, yawning, burying her head in the crook of my neck.
I rocked her patting lightly on her little back. She was off like a cloud. I laid her down on her bed. It was small and cute. Just like her. I smiled at her sleeping feature. Kissing her cheeks and forehead I left her bed to walk down and take a look around the house.
I had taken up a few tasks for myself. Like cooking for my new family, gardening, cuddling and playing around with Aadhya, selecting Sanskar’s dress for the day. He wasn’t reluctant these days like he was before. He was more casual. He used to laugh around Aadhya, tease me, even though not at all looking at me. Things weren’t too good, but not bad too. Laksh, ragini and me teamed up to tease him. Sometimes their behavior would turn so oblivious that their words wouldn’t get into me. It would be as if they were taunting him. But he wouldn’t give a damn to it. Whatever, our equation was getting better. And that’s what meant everything.
I walked along the hallway and sat on the couch, taking the news paper on the table. I flipped through pages until a news caught my eyes on page 10.
Continued form page 1.
Maheshwari’s replace Gadodia’s.
I paused and flipped back to page 1
Gadodia’s failed to reach the digitalization project.
The most awaited moment of digital India wherein everything operates with phone, sponsored by the government has taken a new turn. The Gadodia’s had to quit the jury as Mr. Gadodia was proved guilty for attack that took place a year and a half ago. The company presently is facing loss and the project would have given a huge turn over. But as of now, it is said that the project has been claimed by the Maheshwaris. Both the companies had huge competitions just a few weeks before until the textile factories of theirs was closed in the latest. As we know, Maheshwari and Gadodia group of companies hold many occupation in their firm and this was one of them. Employees hope things go better with this and wouldn’t cause them unemployment. However, This is to be seen in the future days.
f**k!!
We were at loss. I had never thought of that. I had known that Maheshwari’s were our competitors but this indeed was a huge turnout. I bet this would have definitely affected my creepy father. But I was worried about the employees there. They were so kind even with the rude behavior my father had. That held me to them.
“how do you feel reading your loss? ” I heard Sanskar ask and I turned to him immediately. He stood there in his navy blue shirt tucked with a black trouser.
“it does affect you. Does it? ” he asked. Sarcasm.
“it does. Well, he can come up anyway. Sahil is with him. ” I said proudly. Sahil had been the backbone for around five years, now. Even my marriage was fixed with him just a day ago before I was ‘kidnapped’.
His stiffened. His nose scrunched. He fists balled. I knew that look. He was extremely angry. But why?
“something wrong? ” I asked unable to keep it for myself. ‘idiot ‘ my mind slapped me.
“I will never let it rise… ” he said clenching. His jaw line hardened. I gulped at his demeanor.
“it would anyway… ” I said nonchalantly.
He walked up to me and grabbed me from my arm. His grip getting tighter every second and it hurt a lot.
“ah.. Sanskar you’re hurting me… ” I said wriggling in his grip.
“this is how it feels to my heart when you talk about someone… ” I could feel the anger, hurt in his voice.
“how do you think it felt when you asked me to sign the divorce papers on spot? ”
“and how do you think it feels when you don’t trust your life partner?”
Well, It was my fault I didn’t trust him with my mother.
His gripped softened as my eyes teared up. His eyes smoldered. He let go of my arm and gently cupped my cheek.
“Swara, do you have something to tell? Please…. I can’t take this… Not anymore… I want to be with you like I was before… Please tell me if you have kept something from me. ” he requested.
My eyes pricked as the tears dripped. Was I ready? Even if I was, did he not keep things from me? Why did he ask me to divorce him? Can I let my guards down? Can I trust him again?
‘take it slow… You love him ‘ said my heart.
‘never let your ego hurt… ‘ said my brain. And maybe best was if I listen to my brain.
“did you not keep things from me? Why would you want me to tell you everything when you keep things from me? ” I shrieked. My body shook.
“Swara, some things are better told when time comes. But I don’t want to know things you’ve done from a third person. And this is the last time I’m asking, do you have something to say? ”
I don’t know. I don’t know if he would accept if I say a girl and a boy were almost killed because of me. I don’t know if he would accept me with the fact that I was a criminal.
My eyes shimmered with tears. He let go of my face and walked away leaving me alone to think after.
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Sanskar’s POV
I walked away from her. My eyes teared up. Why was she so reluctant? I did try my best to give her the space she requires. Even though my mind reminded me again and again about her being the reason for sweetie’s state, my heart held me from hurting her.
I loved her and the fact never changes inspite of all the things she’s done.
I was shattered when I saw her distrust in me. Maybe I was the reason for that as my behavior might have scared her. But I wanted her to open up. And that would be the last time I would ever let her hurt.
I walked to sweetie’s room. Sitting next to her was my brother laksh speaking and laughing to himself about the date he went to with ragini the day before.
“at last….we kissed while dancing…. ” he said.
“you know…. I miss you so much. When you get up there is a surprise for you…. Swara is so funny and we team up to tease Sanskar. ” he chuckled.
“please get up sweetie…”
Seeing no response, he kissed her cheeks before he got up and left the room after smiling at me.
Why were things so complicated?
I walked to her and sat down next to her.
“see, he’s so attached to her already. You know… She’s so beautiful. You’ll love her. I love her too. A lot in fact. But it hurts that she doesn’t trust me. I have asked her as many times I could if she has something to say. She never opens up… ”
“Now… Now… I know… You’ll say she needs time…. I understand. But how long? Don’t you think two years are way too much to think about? ”
I asked defending myself. Oh! That wasn’t required. Anyway…. She wouldn’t respond. She hadn’t responded for months.
“when she asked why I kept things to myself, I thought I would break. Remember, I told you that her father threatened to kill Aadhya if not. I couldn’t risk the little life for her. At least not at that moment when I lost all of you… ” a tear slid down my cheeks. I pressed my lips together to stop from sobbing.
“we miss you…. Why do you un…? ”
She pressed my hand tightly with hers. Her breath ragged and my heart raced.
“Siddhanth….. ” I shouted as loud as I could. Her monitor beeped every second. Her grip tightened and loosened alternatively. Her eyes squeezed. Her breathing decreasing with every second. My senses were turning numb.
“Siddhanth… Laksh…. ” I called out again and a second later I saw them running into the room. Siddhanth stood on the other side checking her pulse. His gaze alternating her and her monitor. Laksh stood there numb.
“we need to shift her to the hospital… ” he said as he motioned to unplug the wires.
“laksh… ” I called. No response.
“laksh…. Get the car.. ” I shook him. Getting out of his trance, he nodded before running out to the parking.
“Sanskar… We should not be late… ” he said, picking her up.
“we won’t be… ” I assured.
We sped to the hall way and he ran to the parking as I ran towards Ragini’s room.
“ragini…. Shruti…. ” I said as I dragged her out of her room.
“did something happen? “she asked, worried.
“I don’t know… Siddhanth said we should shift her to hospital. ” I said running along with her.
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Swara’s POV
I stood there staring at his retiring form. Minutes passed, but my tears never stopped. Moments later, I felt someone run behind me and I turned to see laksh running in the direction I didn’t know existed in this house. I never paid much attention to take a tour of the house though. I didn’t know if I had to go there. I stood there until again laksh ran out sweating badly and his eyes filled with tears. I has never seen him like that in about a month I lived here.
Again I felt someone running and I saw…. Him…. Siddhanth?
And.
Shruti in his arms?
Shruti!!!?
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