Chapter 8

She sat down on the bed glared at the kancheepuram saree her mother gave. Tears rolling down from her eyes. Viren stood beside her bemusingly nd touched her shoulder.

Jeevika: Just look at this saree, its so old nd not suiting for me. Can u believe this is my mom's saree. What will i do?

Viren: Just wear another saree. Problem solved

Jeevika: But it would be like disrespecting mom, i never did that!

Viren: Jeevika, she just asked u to wear saree, i agree to the fact that she insisted on u to wear this 'so-called old saree' but that doesnt mean u'll do whatever she says. U're an adult nd u have the right to take ur own decisions.

Jeevika: Ya, but what if she gets angry on me?

Viren: I'll take care of that. [he wiped off the tears from her eyes] Ok! So stop ur rhona-dhona nd get ready! We're gettin late.

Jeevika: [smiled at him] So which colour saree should i wear?

Viren: Anything that suits u nd that ur comfortable with!

Jeevika opened her cup-board nd took out two blue colour sarees nd placed it on the bed!

Just help me select one from this! Im so confused.

Viren: How long ru taking to dress up? Just close ur eyes nd select one.

Jeevika: Please Viren ... help me na, ur the only one to help me right!

Viren was kind of startled to hear this remark from Jeevika! Jeevika made a puppy face nd requested Viren!

Jeevika: Please pathi, help me na please!

Viren: Ok, but wait a sec , what did u call me before? Something like P...

Jeevika came to realisation nd tried to change topics!

Viren: [mumbled] Lagtha hai yeh ladki agle janam mein bhi mujhe accept nahi karongi😆

Jeevika: Did u say something!

Viren: No.. Ok just close ur eyes select ur fav saree from this! Thn i too will select one, thn later we both will agin close our eyes nd touch our fav saree.

Jeevika: What if both touches different sarees?
Viren: What if both touches the same saree?

Jeevika eyed on Viren who was smirking at her. She followed his instructions. Both of them closed their eyes nd touched the saree. Jeevika felt Viren's touch on her hands!

Jeevika: [still closing her eyes, excited] That means we both have the same taste!

Viren: Open ur eyes sweety!

Jeevika opened her eyes nd hugged Viren tightly

Viren: ok now get ready fast!

He went to the washroom nd got ready! He came out nd was lost in Jeevika! They shared glances at each other.

Jeevika: U too in blue!

Viren: Thought of being ur perfect match. Havin to say ur just looking beautiful in this attire.

Jeevika blushed. Viren went towards her nd moved his finger over her cheeks.

Viren: Oh, i was just checking whether this pinky pink in ur face is just a makeup or original!

Jeevika punched on his arms... 'Shut up buster!'

Viren: U forgot to comment about me.

Jeevika: [mumbled] Ur always handsome! Oh god please help me stop staring at him like an idiot!

Viren: Sorry...

Jeevika: I mean, ur looking good.

Viren: Just good or...

Jeevika went out of the room embarrased.

They both got out of the house. Jeevika was about to sit on the car but was stopped by Viren. Jeevika: What's the matter?

Viren: Ur blouse... back...

Jeevika: What ru muttering?

She moves her hand through her back neck nd looked at him with shock nd embarrasement! She hid under the car.

Jeevika: [thinking] Oh god, i missed to button my third hook! Shit!

Viren went up to her, she covered her back with her pallu!

Viren: There's not even a single lady over here... otherwise we could've called them.

Jeevika went inside the car. Viren was confused thinking what to do. He knocked on the window. Jeevika opened it.

Viren: [scratching his head]Actually, if u dont mind, i'll help u with the blouse.

Jeevika: Tum ... no way.. im nt gonna let that happen.

Viren: Jeevika, jus...

Jeevika: No way... Cant u hear what i said N...O... W...A...Y!

Viren opened the car door nd sat beside her. Jeevika tried to move back but was restricted from doing so.

Viren: Jeevika stop acting like a kid!

He touched her shoulder, took off her pallu, Jeevika tried to protest but all her efforts were in vain. He moved her to the opposite side nd buttoned one of the back hook of her blouse. Jeevika closed her eyes. Some kind of waves moved through her body in the presence of his touch.

Viren: Yeh lo, Ur behavin like a 3 year old, just for this silly matter. Now let's go!

He started the car. They reached the bride's residence. Both got out of the car nd walked hand in hand! Jeevika kept on glancing at Viren. Her mom eyed at her. Viren left Jeevika there as he saw one of his clients there.

Mom nd friends walked up to her. One of the aunties said: Wow, Jeevika ur lookin like an angel in this saree. Nd ur husband he's so carin. Lucky u!

Mom: [rolled her eyes on Jeevika] Jeevika, which saree did i tell u to wear?

Jeevika 's eyes searched for Viren.

Mom: Idhar udhar kaha dekh rahe ho! Just answer my question!

Jeevika: Maa, actually that saree isnt suiting me.

Mom: So... u'll not follow my words!

Aunt: Chodo na Jeevika ki Mom, afterall her likes has to given priority right!

Mom: No Meghaji, this girl never ever listen to my words nd uppar se she have no respect for her husband too. She behaves in the same way as before! She is just good for nothing u know. She stayed in London, that's y she's behaving like this... How much that poor Viren is suffering?

Jeevika moved to the other side depressed. Tears about to fall from her eyes. Suddenly she was surrounded by a group of gang.

Main Person: Hello, Jeevika Madam, do u know me? Ur ex boyfriend Raj!

Jeevika : Raj, just get lost, i never considered u like that.

Raj: U r mistake... if u wouldve accepted m proposal.. U'll never be in this place taunted by ur mom... By the way where is ur husband.. I guess he mustve left u alone! Kithna daar pokh insaan hai iski pathi.. [he clapped hands with his friends]

Jeevika: [Fumed with rage] Just dont ever talk about my husband!

Raj: bada aayi Pathi vritah Pathni... u just leave ur girly husband nd come with me.. I'll give u more money than what he has!

Jeevika: If u agin talk bad about my husband thn...

Raj: What will u do? Ur husband is just a scary cat.. Good for nothing.

She slapped him harder. Rest of the guys were taken aback..

Jeevika: U duffer! Get lost from my way.. u maniac

She finally saw Viren on the other side talking with his clients. She runned towards him.

Viren was shocked to see Jeevika crying.

Viren: What happened Jeevika?

She held his right arm nd lied her head down on his shoulder!

He touched her face: ''Ru okay??'' Come we'll leave!

That day Jeevika remained silent all the while... At night everyone was sleeping, Viren was sleeping but Jeevika was looking at Viren. The previous incidents with her mom flashed on her mind. She started to weep. Viren opened his eyes hearing the weeping sound nd looked at Jeevika. She turned on the other side, not facing him. He woke up switched on the light nd gave her tissue.

Viren: If u dont mind, then u can definetly share ur sorrow with me!

Jeevika woke up from the bed nd narrated the whole incident to him. Viren clenched his fist in anger!

Jeevika: I dont care what my mom told abt me but Raj, he just insulted u like anything but i couldnt do anything! I just cant bear that Viren...

Viren: Jeevika, just dont let anyone control u! If ppl keeps on taunting u for no reason, just react against it.

Jeevika: My mom thinks just because ive stayed in London, i'll be bad! But im sad thinking abt how that idiot told bad abt u! I just cant...

Viren: Wanna hug!

She hugged... Tears still rolling down from her eyes...

Viren: [thinking] From now onwards i'll never let anyone talk bad about u even if its ur parents!

Next day morning... Jeevika made breakfast for everyone. Everyone gathered in the dining hall.

Manvi: Wow, dal kichdi is just amazing Di... i just cant believe how fast u learned to cooking! That's great!

Jeevika: Thanks Mannu!

Mom: But there's no salt in it!

Manvi: But Ma.. everything is just perfect!

Mom: Will u control me? Shut up nd eat!

Jeevika: Maa, ive tasted it.. there's nothing wrong abt it!

Mom: Who ru to teach me? U've crossed the limits... ek khanna bhi theekh pakkana nahi aata tumhe!

Jeevika: Mom, that's it! I just control it anymore. Just because ive stayed in London, that doesnt mean i'll be a spoilt girl! U cant scold me for no reason Ma...

Mom: How dare u talk with me like that?

She moved her hand to slap Jeevika, Jeevika closed her eyes. Someone interuppted the her from slapping. Jeevika opened her eyes nd was shell-shocked to see Viren holding her mother's hand!

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That's all! Actually im havin a very bad habit!

When i get less comments, i stop updating the chapters

nd loose interest over it! But in this case, im very happy

cz i m gettin more comments than i expected! Thank you so much for this! Keep Commenting.

-Navya-