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The Pauper & The Dragon ~ ParAj SS ~ Chap 2 on pg 1
Originally posted by: coderlady
Aarav taking half the train spoke volumes. The whole family is going through such a tough time.
actually now you mention it says a lot doesn’t it .. thanks
Sorry for the delay folks I don’t even know what’s up I’ve just been dragged away by life it seems will get my head back into writing.
Chapter 7
“you’re late” Says Aditi says as she takes out a heavy dish out of the oven.
“I know I’m sorry” said Arnav walking into the kitchen his grey blazer hung over his forearm, careful with that he says with impulse seeing his daughter deal with a hot dish.
“why’s Hp not helping you”
“Because I’m not 8 anymore pa.”
Aditi says putting the dish down whilst Arnav folds the sleeves of his shirt and walks to the kitchen counter to look over her shoulder.
Smells great he says looking at a hot lasagne dish, “I’ll be 2 mins”
A few seconds and as Arnav walks away to feshen up Aditi calls for him.
“Pa”
“Hmm” he says turning to her. She didn’t say anything she walked closer and wrapped her arms around him tightly. Crushing her face into his shirt.
Arnav smiled and wrapped his arm around his daughter.
“Aarav said I ought to give you a hug”
Spoke aditi in a snuggle, his kids were very emotionally intelligent it seemed. A hug from his daughter did seem to comfort his suppressed worry.
..
The food was yummy and there was nothing like father and daughter time.
When Arnav moved to fetch himself a glass of wine and had his back turned at the kitchen counter did Aditi slip her draft article under his plate.
When he returned he picked up his knife and fork only for a second before he noticed the article.
“What’s this?” He asked casually still going about his food.
Aditi let him read a few lines,
Then a few more until he could get to the subject line. His daughter had written a nice article on him and their family history as successful entrepreneurs. Refreshing from all the gossip related to them these days.
“Reads well” he said after he had read just enough.
“You like it?” Aditi said with Shinny eyes and a mouth full of food.
“I do” he confirmed.
“I want to publish it but.. I need some money.” She said the last bit quickly.
“So this is what all this is in aid of.” Says Arnav with grin.
“No I also wanted to eat pasta with you” she reassures him making him smile again. “I’ll talk to Aman.”
“Thanks” grins Aditi happily putting more food into their plates.
More meaningful for Arnav was the fact that aditi had written those things about him, that in it’s self was enough.
A little later
Elsewhere at Amans place there was a lot to celebrate over dinner, Aaravs presentation had gone well and was now even better. Aman spoke words of pride at the dinner table and shared the compliments Arnav had given his son in privacy.
“I’ll help clean up”says Aarav stopping khushi from getting up to go the kitchen with riya and Aman.
“Mom, dad sends his love and also said that he sees your struggle, I know he’s trying his best to fix things.”
Khushi smiles at the way Aarav had wrapped his hand around hers. He
was growing up to be a fine gentleman.
“Thank you beta” she whispers with warm eyes stopping Riya who walks to and from the table in the same space.
“Can I borrow your phone?” Khushi asks Riya as the dinner table at Amans house is being cleared by everyone but her.
“If you’re going to call who I think you’re going to call..brace yourself”
Comments Riya.
Khushi taking herself into the corner on looking the garden at Mathur house makes the call hears it ring for a few seconds but then cuts it.
He’d only be angry, she tells herself.
Arnav on the other side sees the miss call his intuition tells him who’d called but changed their mind. The number on his screen said riya but she’d never just miscall.
He returns the call, Khushis heart beats rapidly for a moment seeing the phone ring but then with poise she takes the call.
“Aap naraz ho use pehle mein phone rakhti hoon”, (I’m putting the phone down before you tell me off) she was about to cut the call it seemed but his voice as he started to speak was too distracting.
“I’m listening to whatever you want to tell me”
She pauses for a moment ..
Swallowing a little bit of a lump in her throat that was foaming just like in the office he got the feeling that she couldn’t say what she really wished to say to him. That she missed him more then anything now.
“Aap ki aawaz sun ni thi that’s all.”
( I wanted to hear your voice that’s all)
He could hear the sadness in her voice it made him sigh.
“Look for your strength in Aarav khushi I know I look for mine in Aditi”
With that he ended the call.
Both thinking of one another even after the call ends.
...
Next morning at Amans home, Riya is trying on a saari over her jeans in the middle of the living space which khushi pulls a face at, trendy Riya Aunty as Aarav liked to call her never wore anything traditional.
“Have I got it wrong, Galat hai?” She said looking at Khushi who looked at her funnily
“Like really wrong?”
“Yes” said Khushi shaking her head about to laugh out loud.
“Well help me then !”
“Yey kis ke liyey ho raha hai, What’s this in aid of ?”
“Kal karva chauth hai and I promised Aman I’d fast this year.”
Khushi hadn’t even realised
“Tum to har sal rakhti ho na?” You fast every year don’t you.
Khushi nods,
“Stay for one more day.. saath mein vrat kholenge and you know me I’m not good at all this.”
Riya could see khushi was holding back, things were hardly ideal it was true.
..
On the other hand Aman arrives at Raizada house like he does every morning to pick up Arnav on his way to the office.
Only today it was a little awkward as Arnav had closed last night on a stern words.
I’m making sandwiches if you want some too says aditi who sees aman uncle hover around the kitchen.
That would be nice Thanks!
“Good morning” says Arnav as he walks down the stairs in to the kitchen. Kissing Aditi on her forehead, taking a shot of coffee before looking towards Aman.
“I’m afraid I can’t do anything more than advise you continue to be paitent for the last few months. I have however got you a meeting with mr Mehta tomorrow evening he’s a senior welfare officer once he sees that it’s just you and Aditi here and there’s no fowl play the authorities should back off and leave you too it. That doesn’t solve things I know but ..”
“Thanks Aman says Arnav as he walks over patting Aman on his shoulder. I’m sorry for loosing my cool last night.”
..
Next chapter:
Khushi is confused when riya stops the car somewhere which looks very much like Raizada house.
“Hp has left the poolside door open, what are you waiting for Arnav will no doubt be by the pool side working, go break your fast.” Khushi looks on at Riya in disbelief!
Mahadev And Sons
