Short Story
:Cure me with your Love:
Part 1
Mini was standing in a balcony. Tears were falling from her eyes. She was hurt by Arya’s words. She couldn’t believe Arya said that. How could she think of her Veer Baalika like that? That too after listening to that Saroj mami. That woman…she had snake in place of her tongue from which she just spits venom. First she created misunderstandings between her and her babes and now she is poisoning Arya’s ears against her. And Arya,she didn’t expect her to believe Saroj mami over her. It was true that it wa snot entirely Arya’s fault. Had she not slapped Arya in front of everyone, Arya would have never been angry with her in the first place and that serpent Saroj mami wouldn’t have any chance of misguiding her. Mini realized her mistake and also tried to make amends with her little sister but it was too late. That vile woman Saroj mami had already filled her innocent heart with hatred and lies. “Youalways used to fight with my mom and dad. You hated them and you hated me. You area very bad person Veer Baalika.” These words of Arya kept ringing in her ears. These words felt as a slap on Mini’s face and in her anger she scolded Arya even more. Mini felt like someone is poking needle into her heart and her heart is bleeding. Though Arya was only 5 year old child but Mini knew she was much more smarter and mature than her age and with the way they have bonded in past few months, Mini thought that she has got her family in her. The fact that Arya listened to Saroj mami over her and started hating her just like that was hurting Mini. She thought she has to be strong. She cant give up. She wiped hertears with determination; she could not let Saroj mami ruin her family once again. She will win Arya’s heart and trust once again. She will not let Saroj mami win.
Mini turned to go back to Arya’s room when she bumped into Neil. “what are you doing here Neil? Asked Mini.
“I came to talk to you about Arya. She is very upset Mini madam. You should deal with her patiently. She is very sensitive, you scolding her every time won’t work in this situation.” Replied Neil genuinely worried about the sisters feud.
“I tried Neil, but didn’t you hear what she said, how she behaved with me” Mini told him frustrated with the situation.
“I know Mini madam, but please tryto understand she is small child. She needs your love and care. Try to make her understand gently not by punishing her.” Neil tried to reason.
“Hmm….I guess you are right. Ijust lost my temper….I am going to her room now to talk to her.” said Mini accepting her mistake.
Neil followed Mini to Arya’s room. Biji, Dadaji and Sweety all were trying to persuade Arya to eat her food as she had not eaten anything since morning. Screaming at them Arya pushed Biji and throw away the food plate on the floor. All were shocked to see this. Mini and Neil who were standing at the door were also shocked at Arya’s insolence. Neil immediately looked at Mini he tried to stop Mini from scolding her further but Mini barged in the room, How dare you Arya, is this the way to treat Biji? She is elder than you. Is this how you show respect to your elders? And you know it’s a sin to throw away food like that, Mini raised her voice at Arya. “its none ofyour business, she is my Biji and that was my food. I will do whatever I want with them. You don’t teach me how to behave Veer Baalika.” Arya retorted back furiously. “Being your elder sister, its my duty to teach you manner and I very well know how to do it. You will stay locked in your room till you say sorry to Biji.” Mini said with finality. Neil tried to intervene but Mini stopped him asking him to stay out of it. Mini asked everyone to leave the room immediately and locked Arya’s room door. She strictly instructed everyone not to open the door till Arya realizes her mistake. Mini went away and Neil followed her. He stopped her holding her arm and pulled her to make her face him. With the jerk she turned and bumped into his chest. Their eyes met and they were lost in each other’s eyes momentarily. Soon Mini realized their position and immediately straightens herself. Neil said sorry and looked away feeling awkward. “why did you stop me? Asked Mini. “ what was that Mini madam. You said that you will talk to her and you not only scolded her yet again but also punished her.” Said Neil. “ I know what I am doing. Didn’t you look the way she behaved with Biji and threw her food. I was going to talk to her but looks like that Saroj mami has brain washed her completely. Whatever I say she will not understand. She is becoming stubborn and rude day by day. She needs to be disciplined.” Replied Mini convinced on her action. “Mini madam you have to bridge the gap that Saroj mami has created by your love. You punishing her will make that gap wider.” Neil said in hope to make her understand. “ Neil,she is my sister and I know how to deal with her. I don’t need anybody’s advice on that matter. I went to talk to her na? what happened? she needs to get punished. If I overlook her bad behavior today then she will become more stubborn and rude in future, Mini told him with finality. “I didn’t ask to overlook her behavior, I am just saying that there are ways other than punishment to make her understand her mistake.” Neil argued.
“Stop it Neil, just stay out of it. I don’t need an outsider’s advice on how to treat my sister.” Mini said angrily and immediately regretted it when she saw Neil’s face. He was clearly hurt by her words.
“Oh, so I am just an outsider to you. Thanks for reminding me my place.” Neil looked away hurt.
Mini wanted to say sorry but couldn’t. Partly because her ego stopped her and partly because she didn’t want to accept that he has become more thanjust an employee or tenant in their life….in her life. She was tired with all the emotional turmoil and arguments. She decided to go to her room and try to have some sleep.
Mini lay down on her bed. As much as she wanted to sleep, sleep was faraway from her eyes. She remembered how hurt Neil was by her words. She remembered how Neil accepted job at her restaurant, their first meeting, their fights, howhe came to live with them, how he always tries to help her, their little moments. She shut her eyes tightly to stop her train of thoughts. Somewhere in her heart she knew she was falling for Neil and she was sure that the feeling was mutual. The way he looks at her….its evident in his eyes. That day when Kammo taunted her about Neil. She knew Kammo was right somewhere. If she didn’t control her feelings she will end up falling in love with Neil. But she didn’t want that. Love and relations have always giver her pain. First her dad then Hanuman uncle and her own mother Babita….whoever she dared to love has only given her pain and broke her trust in return. She will not fall in the trap of these stupid emotions again. When that Kammo taunted her, she felt like she was caught red handed and to mask her guilt she took the support of anger. She lashed out poor Arya in her defense. Just as she has lost her family, that poor little kid Arya has also lost her family. Arya saw her as motherly figure. Arya likes Neil from the first day and When Neil came to stay as a tenant in their house That innocent soul started seeing Neil fatherly figure. Her mother and father used to stay together as a married couple so she just expressed her desire that she and Neil should get married in the hope of getting her family back forever. It was just an innocent wish of 5 year old kid who didn’t understand elderly world. Arya didn’t deserve a slap for that. Infact she is the one who deserves a tight slap. First, for hurting Arya. Second, for failing in her duties as an elder sister. Third, for not able to control her heart near Neil. Forth,fro hurting Neil. What has gotten into her? Everything was going so smooth but suddenly everything has turned upside down. She has messed up everything big time….God knows what will she do now.
Meanwhile Arya was crying in her room. Listening her sobs Sweety and Biji couldn’t take it anymore and opened the door. They try to pacify her but nothing worked. They decided to give her some time and they again went into the kitchen to bring some food for her. The cellphone which Arya used to talk Saroj mami started ringing and Arya seeing Saroj’s name flashing on the screen. She picked up the phone quickly before anybody snatches it away from her. “hello Arya puttar, how are you beta. I hope that Mini hasn’t tortured you much.” Saroj ask in fake concern. “She has locked me up in the room mami and she threatened me she will punish me more.” Arya told her crying.“Stop crying Arya puttar, your are not alone. Your Saroj mami is there for you beta.”said Saroj. “But how will I teach her a lesson mami.” Arya asked wanting to take revenge from Veer Baalika. “Don’t worry Arya I have a perfect plan for that. Listen carefully and just do as I say.” Said Saroj with an evil grin on her face.
Biji and sweety returned with food for Arya. They found the room empty. Biji checked the bathroom and sh easked Sweety to check other rooms. They searched every corner of the house but couldn’t find Arya anywhere. Fear gripped their heart and they got hell worried where Arya has gone at this time of night. They immediately called Neil and Mini. They came running after listening to Biji’s screams. “what happened Biji? Why are you crying? Asked Neil trying to calm her down. “she….Arya….Arya….she is not any wherein the house. She is missing, Biji completed the sentence with difficulty. Neil was shocked and he immediately looked at Mini. Mini went pale as all blood drained out of her face hearing what Biji just said.
to be continued....
Edited by anjali0111 - 4 years ago
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