Chapter 12 "Arrival of Storm"
"Till now I assume I has no chance, but this prove me wrong!..
(Spoke Jalal pointing towards the flute making Jodha to come out of past, she glared at him then spoke after all he did giving him even cent percent satisfaction isn't acceptable to her even if it means to let him have false hope. Because in her opinion it will make him more determined and sadist he has become he will again use mean ways to get in her life).
"Sometime we keep things to remember our worst mistake!.. so don't get your hopes up!.
(The smirk fall, a hint of grieved look appear but within second convert into unreadable expression. If she won't let him get relief he won't provide her satisfaction to See him in pain either. But he was little late the change of expression and emotion mirror by his soul his eyes didn't escape her eye).
"Momma see she's cheating!.
"So now you realise I return?
(Spoke Jodha turning her attention on Riaan who called out for her, watching Divya cheating with dice,he wasn't one to endure deceit in games like ludo hence he has his full focus on game though he knew his mother had return but knowing mischievous side of Divya he didn't pay attention on his mother. When she retorted he poured at her making her smiled and approach him).
"I didn't cheat! He know he will lose!..
"She got two but but move her piece four step!
"No! I got foul, he lie!
"Stop both of you! It's just game let it be! Come let's have meal now!
"We had meal! Beside We can't, if I win she will befriend me! If she win I will have to befriend her! It's bet!
"WHAT?
(Have they lost it? Both ways they will end up befriending each other, so how it's big deal? No it's matter of ego huh? No one wants to befriend other by losing because they fight lot. Not knowing the trick of she glance at both, they were looking at her already. She realised it's not them but, as the realization dawned upon her she gave a furious look to Jalal who intentionally avoided looking at her).
"Ok! How about instead of Ludo you both finish this?
(Spoke Jodha while forwarding milk Glass to both of them, they both scrunch their nose in disgust spotting the glass fill milk, they both doesn't like it and everyday Jodha has hard time making him drink the milk where's same was case with Divya she to didn't like milk Jodha smirk inwardly realizing today at least she won't have to chase Riaan. But to her astonishment she saw Both of them picking glass and started drinking hurriedly. Jalal chuckled at their action and Jodha's expression earnings everyone's attention when another banter started).
"I finish first!
"No I did!..I won!.
"Stop how about you both Befriend each other at once? Because lose or win you both will be friend at end!.
(Said Jalal this time trying to make peace between the two he was the one to put the bet between them hence from the time they arrive they were playing game each game become tie so now it was ludo. But this battle is becoming stretched out and he was tired and knew he need to leave as well).
"Why I didn't thought of this?
"Because you're stupid!
"You're fool!
"Stop will you!.. how much you both fight? Don't you get tired?
"No!.
(Both yelled in Union stunning Jodha who just shakes her head, making all chuckled at her, Riaan hugged his mother while Divya watch the two with longing in eye Jodha motion her and pulled her into hug to. But seconds later she called for Jalal to killing Jodha's enthusiasm at once).
"Daddy come!.
(She glared at his way but he just smirk not wishing to miss the chance, and hugged them by side, the day can't turn out more better than this for him a while later).
"They're smart know who to befriend!..
(Stated Jalal firmly sneaking up behind her as she settled Divya on car's back-seat buckling her Baby Cart around to keep her secure on place).
"Sure they are smart but not one to back on words"!..but you're vicious"!..
(He chuckled listening her words, undoubtedly he's or else how he would have managed to make Two devil a friend"? He just taken advantage of Riaan confident Trait Divya's Dislike of Challenge. And at end he manage to build a friendship between them).
"Take care! You need strength to face upcoming storm!.
"Jalal!..
"I like my name from you!..
(Warning her about upcoming Arrival of Storm he to settled in car and drove away towards his villa. Leaving baffled Jodha behind what he's planning now? Cursing him for snatching her peace of mind by warning she to went back to her home).
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"I'm telling you Dr Claire I caught this Sugar thief red-handed!..
(Said a men sitting on couch giving an accusing look to women sitting opposite to her, not minute went by when he received a retort from her. Dr Claire who was going through a diet chart and resorts of test).
"Stop making me look evil Anuj! You skip your medic to!.
"Lie! See I has my medic on time!..
"I saw you throwing them! Like sneaky brat!..
(Dr Claire gave a confused look to both, not knowing how to stop their banter, and knowing them she was sure if won't stop anytime soon either. So she cleared her throat and get their attention).
"I apologize for delay Mrs Sharma"!..
"That's alright Dr Claire"!.but you will has to report to Dhara! That her mother isn't listening!.
"Your wish my command Mr Sharma!..but Mrs Sharma I'd absolutely fine!. Her sugar level is in control!.
"So I can return India?
"No you can't just few day back you went through a surgery it's not safe yet!..
"Um that's right Mr Sharma but first let me see how your Cholesterol doing this week"!...
(While she proceed to check, she observed the grim look of Mrs Shruti Sharma hearing their conversation, which wasn't right in her view as recently she has went through a surgery stress won't favour her at all. Though it personal and informal on her position to poke in other matters she fail to keep her curiousity and can't help asked after glancing at Mr Anuj Sharma
"Is everything alright Mrs Sharma?..
"Yes"!.. "I just wanted to return to my daughter!..
"Missing Your daughter I see"!..If you stop stressing things goes well then a week later you may able to travel"!..
(Shruti nodded, from the time she received call of Dhara she was feeling restless as if something going to happen for good or bad not sure. But things weren't making her feel positive at all. and this was very well observed by Dr Claire as well her husband who just clutched her hands trying to assure her through gaze. She smiled back at him then look at Dr Claire she was one of closest friend of Dhara she left her parents under her care hence it was her responsibility to take care of them.
"Nothing serious all is ok"!.I shall take your leave take rest"!.and Mr Sharma don't increase you Blood pressure! By worrying about Mrs Sharma she's fine!..
(Saying this Dr Claire get's up picked up her bag and walked out of their room to retire for night to her room. Anuj glanced at Shruti who just averted her gaze from him. Understanding her concern for their daughter he spoke calmly placing his hand on her shoulder helping her to walk to bed).
"Don't worry! She will be fine!.
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(Why he was here"? Is he trying to coax Riaan to be on his side"? Trying to bribe him"?. No"!. This can't happen"!. Only Riaan is left in her life as her own, she cannot risk of losing him to anyone specifically to Jalal, standing near the window staring outside she thought is it better to leave the place to build home at new one"? Or start to face her problem instead of running away from it"?. When pair of hands hugged her from behind).
"Momma"!. You didn't slept"?.
(Smiling widely she turn around then pick Riaan up in his arms, she can deal with Anyone if she has Riaan faith on her, she lost Ashish because she kept secret as well her unethical step. She can't lose Riaan and that's why before anyone else bring the ugly truth Infront of him she should do it. It may hurt the little soul but she has faith she may able to Comfort him).
"Were you missing Daddy"?..
(Sitting on couch, she stared at Riaan eager innocence filled gaze, he was sure his mother isn't able to sleep because Dad isn't at home, the Absence of Him is missed by both of them. He wasn't wrong she indeed miss him, thinking is he missing them to"? She was sure if not her then he must've missing Riaan).
"Yes"!. "Um Riaan there's something you should know"!.
"Is it about Sir Raichand"?
("Huh from where he come"? She thought he will say is it about Ashish, but Jalal"? Damn that men is already started occupiying place in his thoughts. But she shrugged her shoulder and nodded in No, making Riaan nod in understanding).
"It's about us, you me and Your dad"!.
"Is it about him working out"? Don't worry Momma"! I understand know"! Even Jenny's father doesn't stay much with her"!...
(This isn't going right, how she should break this to him"? That Jenny's father is in army, is it Mandatory on his part to be out on duty. But his father is out because of her Sin, she can't say they has difference that they can't sort out, they never fought or argued. If they did it was over Riaan, how they're spoiling him or what they should do about him. But now"? What she should say"?).
"Riaan it's different"!. "First listen what I has to say"!..
"Ok"!
"Um there's Something I did, which wasn't right and acceptable to Your Dad"!..
"So what Momma"? Even I do lot of thing not acceptable to you"!..
"Yes you do but,
(Sighing she leaned back on couch, then held Riaan hand firmly in hers, should she wait for Ashish and they would break this to him Together"? She thought but then there's no sign of him to call or meet up. Though he decided to be caregiver but the way he left she doubt he will wish to have time for Riaan).
"Momma what happen"?..
"Riaan know we both love you"!..
"Me to"!..
"We will be here for you in need as well"!..
(Riaan was listening the words with full concentration, he wasn't sure what's coming next but he knew the matter is definitely big and Serious. Or else his mom who is always full of confidence won't be fumbling or analysing her words before saying them to him. For kids it's easier to accept tings if they seen this coming but the unexpected action often leave a huge blow on their little soul. And this was known fact to Jodha as well, but she didn't knew how Riaan will take the information she didn't wanted to assume but she seek strength by praying inwardly. However he take this news she can deal with it, taking deep breath she stated).
"But we won't be living together"!..
"What"?.."is it because Daddy is mad at you for whatever you did"?..
"Yes Riaan"!..
"Then say sorry and hug him like I do to pacify him"!..he will forgive and forget"!..
("If only it was easier as you stated my boy, thought we inwardly, and pulled Riaan more closer, where's Riaan try to understand the importance of her words. Could daddy really leave us"? Because of one wrong"? He promised he won't leave how he can do wrong by breaking the promise"? Daddy cheat, Daddy lie thought he but it was read by her as well).
"No Riaan he didn't cheat or lie"!.."I did"! He said he won't leave you, he didn't, he will be here for you"!.
"I don't understand"!..
("Neither do I"! Mumbled she but Riaan heard her he looked at her confidingly while she cupped his face , stared at him affectionately, take deep breath and stated calmly in compose tone).
"He will be in our life for you"But not for me"! He loves you"!
"Is it like Nishant Parents"?
(Oh no, yes, oh what to say"?. Riaan he try to relate the situation with others allot, why he's so damn observant"? Nishant his classmates father left his wife, for other women, now Nishant has two mother every weekend he spend with his father and step mother, while rest of Days he live with his mother. Though his mother won't admit but She could See Nishant hates his father now, and dislike his step mother to. She don't want that for Riaan, as Ashish didn't left for other person neither she, she don't want Riaan to hate any of them. How to answer his question"? "should she try to reconcile with Ashish for sake of Riaan"?).
"No it can't be"! Nishant has stem momma"!. daddy doesn't have any, did daddy left to live with Grandma"?..
"Yes"!..
"It's because he's upset with you"?..
"Yes"!..
"So Sir Raichand lie"? My daddy didn't left for work"?
"Yes"!..
"When I can meet him"?..
"I don't know"!..
"Momma don't worry Daddy will return"! He loves both of us"!..he can't stay angry on you for long"!..
(I wish same, saying this she pulled him to tight hug tears welled up in her eye as how he try to build own assumption of Ashish return, should she let him live with fake illusion"? Or break it now"? What's better to do Kiss of lie or slap of truth"? He wrapped his little hands around her. How he will react if someone else told him"? Or later his illusion break"? That will hurt more"!. Won't it"? She should tell him now , she calculated her options then a while later she said to him).
"As much I wish same, It's not true"!.. he won't forgive me"! And we won't be like before but will be here for you"!..
(She didn't hear a reply, she look back at him and saw him fallen asleep, is that sign of wait"? She kissed him on face then carried him to his room to make him sleep comfortably).
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"You are still up"?...
(Ask Jalal as he spotted Dhara in Divya room waiting for Divya and perhaps him to, he approach further with Divya in his arms then made her laid on bed. She caressed her head then ask instead of answering him of his question, when they had no attachment there's no need to waste energy on concerning about each other. So she put forth her concern about her daughter as that's the only reason they're staying under one roof)
"How you will tell her about us splitting up"?.
(Taken aback by the question, he settled on the bed beside Divya, then rubbed the nape of his neck, not knowing how to answer this, he know sooner or later he will have to face Divya. But at moment he hasn't analysis about this at all. He glanced around uncomfortably then stated honestly staring at Dhara).
"I hasn't thought of it yet"!..
"I knew it"! But now you should think and decide"! As It won't be easy to break this news to her"!..
"Um yeah it won't be"!.
"So what's your decision"?...
"Will tell her after we split up legally"!.
(Dhara nodded, but said nothing to reply him, when he wants to deal with her alonethen she's better stay out of it. Because seeing her daughter disappointed or going through heartbreak is unbearable as well unacceptable to her. Covering her more with blanket she then started walking out, Jalal followed after her and spoke when she was on edge of Stairs).
"She's isn't Pregnant"!..
(Dhara stopped then turn around, She isn't"?. That's surprising, but it doesn't change anything, the truth if her not being pregnant doesn't alter the truth of Jalal and Jodha's Infidelity their deceit. Blinking she stayed coldly then turn around to walk down).
"That's none of my concern"!..
"I know Dhara"!. "But"!..
"What but? Huh what you want me to do? Appreciate you? That you didn't impregnated her?
"I just want you to hate me less than you do!.
"Don't worry about that, even if I wants I can't hate you! Because I used to love you! Jalaaa....
"Dharaaaaa"!..
(Horrified and frozen on entrance he stared at the scene unfolding before him with wide eye, as Dhara foot tripped over long length of her Duppata, which was slipping from her shoulder unaware she tripped over it and within blink of eyes, she was rolling on Starks and minutes later fall on floor gravely hit by the staircase corners he rushed after her scared to lose).
"Ja..lal..I..
(The servants rush towards them, with water, few run to get first aid box other to call doctor. But knowing Dhara has Haemophilia he didn't wanted to risk she has fainted clutching on her forehead he carried her out instructing the servant while going).
"Get my car out"!.
"Do me favour just don't die!...
(Said Jalal desperately clutching her in his arms as he settled inside the car with her, he won't able to survive if anything happens to her love or not she has been his strength his best buddy he can't possibly let her leave him like this. It will kill him inside she's mother of his child after all not to forget has her whole life ahead and her own parents needs her. The driver drove the car in hurry but each minute were passing on him like decade).
"Hurry hurry!.Sameer!...
(Yelled Jalal at his driver who understanding the urgency nodded and speed up further. To reach as soon as it possible he glance at her pack of bandage was soaked up in blood by now. Tears slide out of his eyes as he looked at Her eyes being closed she was whimpering in pain was in semi-conscious state he whispered lowly"Stay!..)
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"45Missed calls? Who gone crazy!..
(Frowning she thought surprisingly over the caller checking the caller ID she saw the cell going Blank and realized it's need to get charged. Foolish of Mr I forget to charge as well put on Sound mode. Slapping her forehead with sheepish smile she plugged the charger and went to get ready for day. Checking the time on table watch she sighed inwardly she's late. Hurriedly setting the bed, she went to freshen up then made breakfast and lunch for Riaan. Deciding to clean the house after dropping Riaan to school).
"Riaan wake up! .
(Putting the lunchbox on table she goes to Riaan room, and called for him while licking his school dress out to iron it, but Riaan just rolled on bed pulled the blanket and murmured lazily).
"Five minute more Momma!..
"No more minute just get up!..you will be late!..
"Hmm let it be!..
"Riaan just get up or else!..you won't be allow to play out!..
(Warned Jodha strictly making Riaan to set up, he watched her ironing his dress and made a face why Monday come soon? Huh he's tired of waking early in Monday he hate this day, no he hates waking up early more than that he dislike his mother's blackmailing way to wake him up but his father is one who bribe him).
"Riaan!.. hey what happened?..
(Jodha turn around to see he's awake or not but watching fallen face she get's concern setting the dress on chair she walked to him. What upset him? She has threatens him before to but he never get's upset then what today?. He look at her and answered honestly making Jodha to look elsewhere for few seconds then at him).
"I miss Daddy!.
"You don't you just miss the way he bribed you to wake up!.. now come on go brush and bath!..
(Saying this she tickles him and jerk him towards bathroom making him broke into fit of laughter as he ran to bathroom to save himself from further tickling while Jodha went to get dressed as well in room she spotted her cell fully charged she unplugged her cell from charger then, switched it on setting it on bed she then goes to picked her dress out to get ready changing into black sweet pant and White U cut arm sleeve top she brushed her hair check her bag, stuffing card charger earphone and went to Riaan is ready or not, there he was buttoning his shirt. She approach him to help him wear everything rightly).
"Riaan stay still!
(Scolded Jodha as she try to tie his shoelace, but Riaan was busy posing like Superman staring at his reflection in Mirror. She shakes her head as soon she saw him combing his hair in Messi style, she snatch the hair brush and combed it down like the code of his school).
"Momma!..
"Don't momma me! Stand still!
"No one bother about it!..
"Yeah no one does that's why you were ask to stand in assembly!..
(Mocked Jodha, as Riaan look down in embarrassment how did she comes to know? He thought but then realized it's must be work of his friend Nishant. Can't keep secret, he decided to teach him lesson later. While Checking his appearance she sigh then look on at the buzzing cellphone it can wait. Thinking this she serve Riaan his breakfast and checked his bag to see he has everything over time-table or not. Satisfied she out his lunchbox in bag).
"Momma your cell is ringing!..
"Right, finish your breakfast I'm coming!.. don't dare to put the salad back in bowl!...
(Warning him with glare she walked back in her room, picking her bag and cellphone she walked out Riaan was getting down front chair. She nodded then holding his bag water bottle walked out of house locking the door she made him wore helmet when her cellphone started ringing again. Annoyed she glanced at her cellphone then received the call).
"Hello who Is it?.
"I thought you learn to check caller ID before receiving call Mrs Singh!..
"Arun?..
"Thank heaven you didn't forget my voice!
"Shut up Arun is there anything important? I'm on way to drop my son!..
"Oh well yes it's important and very serious matter!..
"Make it quick!..
"You needs to come at police station!.
"What? "Why? "What did I do?..
"You will know once you came here!..
(Jodha nodded realizing he can't see she hm in response then cutting the call wore her helmet and drove towards Riaan school to drop him. It must be Jalal doing he warn me last night now this, I will kill him if he has decides to trick me again thought she inwardly and focus on ride).
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