Chapter 15

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Chapter 15 - The Cracks 

Mr Bose and Mr bajaj spent their time playing with Sneha and Kukki. Kukki had a project to draw the solar system and Mr Bajaj was helping her out with it and Playing with Sneha at the same time. Suddenly Kukki got up and stood in front of Mr Bose who was watching something on television.

“You know how to colour?” showing her crayons.

“Yes,kind of?”

“Then stop watching tv and make yourself useful.” And she gave her the crayons and made him color half of the solar systems. Mr Bose started doing and Rishab made a face told you.

After sometime Kukki was complaining about stomach ache and Rishab called the doctor immediately. His fear was confirmed that it was the stomach bug. Rishab spent the entire day cleaning vomit and changing her and trying to make her relaxed.She had asked once for Prerna but he made excuses that mom is on the way and then Kukki was fast asleep and she didn’t ask for her. He had the urge to tell Prerna when she called but he could she was already stressed and what is the point. It’s nothing serious it’s the stomach bug it will fix itself there is no point of troubling her. Plus, he had the nanny and staff so he let it go.Around 6 am next morning he was able to get both the girls to properly sleep.

He was having coffee and was somewhat sad as this is the first time, they were missing the morning coffee ritual. He was also concerned as they would at least video call each other but she hadn’t called. He let it go thinking she might becoming back so network issues or something and even he was dead tired. He was about to go and have a nap when Mr Bose came.

“You should have called Prerna. Kukki needed her.”

“It was not necessary aur main tha unke paas. It was just the stomach bug. Agar kuch serious hota I would have called”

“I don’t understand why she needs to do this. They both need her they are way too small. She can do this after some years”

“Come on Uncle please. I know you are concerned about Kukki but she is fine now. Kukki theek hain aur Prerna bhi aanewali hogi. I need to take a nap before the girls wake up because I am dead tired and you should too. We all are tired.” And Rishab went to take a nap. He woke up around 9 am to find Prerna still had not come. He tried calling her and when she didn’t reply he was worried. He didn’t want to leave the girls alone at home. Just then Prerna called and he informed Rishab that she was at the police station. He was surprised and asked for the address. Mr Bose said they should go but Rishab was just not comfortable leaving them completely alone so he asked Shivani to come and as soon as she came, he left for the police station.

He reached the police station in record time. Mr Mehra was already there and was taking care of everything. As soon as Prerna saw him she got up to go towards him but was stopped by a lady cop while she kept pleading. She was asked to go sit with some other people. She had a mild cut on her arm just the sight of her like this threw Rishab off the edge.

He didn’t even wait for the inspector or the lady inspector took Prerna aside covered Prerna with his jacket and took Prerna out from there and when they objected that the papers are not ready, he gave him one glare which was enough to shut them down completely. They were about to get inside the car when the media crowded them and Rishab and Mehra both were surprised as to how they knew about this.But he knew soon the clients, he knew they were problematic but to go to this extent. He will handle them tomorrow right now she needed to take Prerna home as she was dead scared. As soon as they were in the car Rishab hugged her without caring about the fact that they were not alone in the car and kept assuring her that everything will be ok.

They reached home and as soon as they went inside, Prerna was sure something is wrong. I mean there were no games anywhere near the dining table and the television was of with no carpets or rug.

“Prerna,are you okay?” Mr Bose asked

“Rishab kya hua hain Kukki sneha theek hain na?” Prerna

“Chandu pani lao and first aid kit” Rishab

“Mainekuch pucha aapse. Mujhe pani nahin chahiye” Prerna

“Aap please pehle relax kijiye. Kukki had the stomach bug but now she is ok.Prerna!!” Rishab but Prerna was not listening and went straight to the room.Kukki was sleeping peacefully.

“Aapne call kyun nahi kiya mujhe, maine kaha tha aapse” Prerna. Rishab went near her and put a hand on her mouth and took her out of the room to their room.

“Uth jayengi, bahut muskil se soyi hain”

“Aapne call kyun nahin kiya “and Rishab hugged her tightly. “They are fine they are fine she is fine”. He made her sit on the Sofa and got her a glass of water.

“Aap mujhe call karti aur bolti wapis aneko agar main kisi trip pe hota. It was a small issue. Mujhe aapki fikar hain. Aap theek hain? What happened?” Rishab

“I was so happy after the event. I thought ki I will come home and we can celebrate but they were so insufferable from the start but somehow, I managed and all was good but then some drunk guests started misbehaving with the workers and it just went completely out of hand.  They have refused complete payment and woh workers ko chot lagi who alag. Upar se Yeh sari press media they are saying that it was all my fault ,meri koi galti nahin hain and and why are they dragging you into all this“Prerna

“It doesn’t matter. Media main coverage ke liye ya news ke liye Mr Bajaj ki wife ka tag use kar lenge but they wouldn’t dare malign your company name and that I will make sure.”

“Mujhe kaha malum tha ki these clients are these disgusting people.” But the look on Rishab’s face told her everything.

“Aap jaante the aapne bataya kyun nahi mujhe ya roka kyun nahin. Meri galti hain you said to be careful but I was thinking about how profitable it will be but I will have to learn how to deal with people like these. You won’t be there all the time” Prerna

“Haan but aaj jo hua who isliye hua kyunki aap Mr Bajaj ki wife hain not because of your work, yeh baat itni badi isliye hui kyunki Mrs bajaj was involved. Meri galti hain maybe I should tell you such stuff. Mrs bajaj ke tag ke saath aapko jyada problems hogi.” Rishab

“This bad press everything how will we handle.” Prerna

“Don’t worry about it. I will handle” and he took the first aid kit and started cleaning her wound on the arm. The last days exhaustion took over Prerna and she leaned into him completely and didn’t realise when she fell asleep. He carefully placed a pillow below her head, covered her with blanket. And Mr Bajaj handled the situation. The next day Prerna received a check with the total amount. They had even paid for all the workers medical bills and there was no more news in the press nothing at all. Prerna wanted to ask Rishab how he did it but he just said “I did what had to be done”

“Rishab Kya kiya aapne? Main sirf janna chahti hoon”

“They were running a food products and beverages company and it had not cleared certain guidelines for people’s health. So, either they pay for all losses or I will make it public.” Prerna looked at him stunned but then just smiled.

“Itna mat sochiye, hota hain start main yeh sab. I am not doing any favours okay.Just trying to take care of my family” Rishab

“Thank you and I promise I will be careful next time” Prerna

They were all having breakfast and Mr Bose was playing with Kukki. She was now warming up towards the old man and Prerna was very happy about it. But prerna had also noticed a certain silent treatment from him since the day of the event.

“Good morning Rishab. Prerna yeh Wefit food and beverages ki company wahin hain na jiske liye you did the event.”

“Yes”

“Surprising it got sealed in one day for not following government guidelines. Isn’t it Rishab” and Rishab tried to just smile avoiding eye contact with Prerna.

“What?”and she took the paper and started reading it. “Aapne bola tha Ki” Rishab made a face like being caught

“But you took the money they owe me in return for this information” Prerna

“I did not reveal it to the press it just anonymously went to the inspection committee” Rishab

“Rishab par yeh bahut badi company thi I mean a lot of people kaam karte the. Un sab kakya hoga and Just for this.” Prerna

“Prerna you deal with people as the people are. There is no other way and there will be casualities always. Nice work I must say” Mr Bose. But Rishab was looking at Prerna and he was sure that Prerna did not like it. But just the sight of Prerna like that yesterday had made him mad and nobody hurts his family.

“Nice work? woh casualities nahin they are people and families and a lot of them who can be suffering. There was no need for this. Take this I will somehow recover the lossess” returning the checks to Rishab and walked out towards the kitchen.

“Unhone jo aapke saath aur un workers ke saath kiya kya woh sahi tha.” Rishab

“Nahin par yeh bhi nahin hain aur aap yeh baat jante hain warna mujhe khud bata dete” Prerna

The conversation was taking a bad turn and all could feel the tension. Suddenly they could hear Sneha crying and Rishab rushed to her room.  

“Prerna you should be proud of the fact that your husband loves you so much why are you making a big deal out of it.” Mr bose

“I am sorry uncle but You don’t use this way to show love” Prerna

After sometime Mr Bose’s lawyer came to meet him. Nitya Tiwari – smart sophisticated formal work clothes and a beautiful pony tail swishing with her high heels.

“Are Nitya hello. Yes, the documents I needed to sign. Come have a seat” Mr Bose

“Hello sir. Kaise hain aap.” Miss Tiwari

“Fine fine meet Prerna” Mr Bose

“Mrs Prerna Rishab Bajaj of course. Aapko kaun nahi jaanta” Miss Tiwari and Prerna shook her hand

Just then Rishab came with Sneha.

“Nitya” Rishab

“Hello Rishi” Nitya

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