Chapter 9

Chapter:9

Jeevika was shocked seeing Viren, who stared at her mom without rancor.

Mom: [shocked with Viren's unsual retreat] Beta, act..ually, dont u think she is being immature these days?

Viren: [left her hand] Im sorry to say but i think ur being immature for taunting my wife unnecessarily. By the way i dont think there's anything bad to complain about her deeds. And i dont think there's any problem with the food she made. Waise Manvi, u tell me, didnt u like Jeevika's food?

Manvi: [nodded] Yes Jiju.

Viren: Look, even she doesnt have any problem. Then what's ur problem Maa? Y do u always underestimate ur daughter? Ive noticed from the day when we came here, ur just simply insulting her! She is ur daughter, so u have the right to scold her [raised his voice, draped his arm around her shoulder] But now she's my wife, nd I wont let anyone even her parents taunt her unnecessarily!

Jeevika looked wryly at Viren with a teary eyes.

Viren: That's it, Jeevika, I think it'll just make u depressed staying here, we r leaving from here now itself. Pack ur bags.

Before Jeevika could grumble, Viren left the dining hall leaving everyone startled. Jeevika looked at her Mom nd followed Viren.

In their room.

Jeevika stood transfixed. Viren rattled on about her mom.

Viren: Arent u packing ur bags? Ok then i'll help u.

He took her bags but Jeevika held his hand.

Jeevika: Why ru doing all this? She's my mom, she has the right to do whatever she wants. nd how dare u speak like that to my mom? nd what is ur matter of concern if she taunts me??

Viren: [looked at her angrily] Are u coming or not?

Jeevika: I just want to get my answer!

Viren packed the bags, nd disposed it in his car. He bid adieu to Manvi, nd went out without talking a word to mom. Jeevika came out of the room. She went towards Manvi.

Jeevika: Mannu, im goin, papa se meri bye kehna.

Manvi: [weeping] Mat jao di...

Jeevika hugged Manvi nd bid adieu to her mom. Mom went to her room without tellin her anything. Viren kept on pressing the horn. Jeevika sat in the car nd closed the door angrily.

Viren started the car, looked at Jeevika.

Viren: U forgot to put on the seat belt.

Jeevika wasnt listening to his words. Her mind flashed out to the previous incidents.

Viren: Jeevika, ru here?

He stopped the car nd leaned forward nd put the seat belt for her. She gazed at him. He too looked her nd sat back in his position.

Jeevika: U didnt answer my question?

Viren: There's no need of answering it. I just did whatever i thought was right!

Jeevika: How can u do everything on ur own? And y the hell didnt u ask me before leaving the house?

Viren: Its not ur matter of concern. Im ur husband.

Jeevika: So? U'll do whatever u want? Ya right! [she clapped her hand]

He stopped the car angrily. He got out of the car , opened her door, nd pulled her out of the car.

Jeevika: Leave my hand Viren!

Viren: [pressed her arms tightly] Tell me, what the hell do u want to know? Tell me damnit.

Jeevika: I just want to know why the hell did u behave rudely to my mom! Nd what's the need of leaving the house without even asking my opinion.

Viren: [shouted] I DID IT FOR U DAMN IT!! U were so hurt by ur mother's insults. I couldnt bear it! That's y i talked like that to ur mom nd decided to leave the house so that u can be free from those sorrows.

He went back to the car. She too followed him. This time she wore seat belt nd glanced at him.

Jeevika: Ithna pyaar? Why do u love me so much?

A stare was the only response, he gave her.

They reached Chandigarh, Viren's house.

Viren: We r staying with my family for the rest of the week. And dont worry , u'll never regret on coming here.

They went inside, Vanshikka welcomed them home. The days went by. Jeevika felt so happy staying with Vadhera's. This time she made food , nd everyone liked it. She started gettin friendly with everyone, even with Buaji. Jeevika considered Vanshikaa like her own mom, nd shared everything with her.

Vanshikaa: So that's y u left ur house so early. But i just cant believe Viren said those words to ur mom.

Jeevika: Why cant u believe it Maa?
Vanshikaa: [smiled] U know what Viren is such a scary cat, nd he doesnt like to speak rudely to anyone even with elders. nd if he had done it, thn its obvious how much he loves u. Frankly speaking, Ive never seen this side of Viren.

Jeevika:[ blushed] Toh aapko kya lagtha hai, wwoh mujhe pyaar karthi hai?

Vanshikaa: Ofcourse silly. He loves u more than anything. And he's doing all this for u, for ur happiness. And by the way did u hear Viren's song. He 's such an amazing singer.

Jeevika: [shocked] Does he sing?

Vanshika: He sings really well, nd plays guitar too!

Jeevika: What about piano?

Vanshika: No, he's not interested in that!

Jeevika: But Maa... that day at the party! [she looked around] So...

Vanshika: So, i' can surmise that he's not in love but madly in love with you. Uska acha khyal rakhna hai na... [touched her face]

Jeevika's face redened. She couldnt believe her ears. She couldnt believe that there's someone who loves her more than anything.

Vanshika: U too love him right?

Jeevika: [smiled] Sabse zyaada.

Both hugged each other. Days left, finally it was their last day in VV Mansion. This time Jeevika wasnt feeling to leave everyone. She bid adieu to all. Virat took her to the side of his room.

Jeevika: What's the matter Virat?

Virat: Actually Bhabi, ur my only Bhabi right. So i have the right to share anything with u!

Jeevika: Go on Virat!

Virat: Bhabi, ur silly sister right, what was her name.. Maa. Yes Manvi. What the hell does she think of herself? She rarely comes online.

Jeevika: [smiled] And y does it bother u?

Virat: No no bhabi, we're just good friends!

Jeevika: Sirf Friends aur kuch...

Virat grinned at her, and scratched his head blushing! Jeevika pinched his ears!

Jeevika: Mere pyaare majnu, concentrate on ur studies first nd we'll think about this later ok!

Virat: So Babzz, u dont have any problem?

Jeevika: Ofcourse not silly! Im happy for Manvi!

He hugged her nd thanked her!

Virika in the car

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Jeevika kept on gazing at Viren. She mumbled 'Im in love'

Viren: [beemused] Sorry?

Jeevika: [put forward her left hand] TRUCE!

Viren: What's the need of calling Truce at this moment?

Jeevika: I just want to apologise for my silly deeds. Actually im sorry if i had ever hurt u. Ur not havin any antagonism towards me right!

Viren: No! nd u dont have to apologise, u never did anything wrong.

Jeevika: [excited] So u forgived me? Thank you so much... [She hugged him tightly nd kissed in his cheeks]

Viren was completely flabbergasted, he kept her right hand on his cheek nd looked at her. He was about to hit a car but Jeevika shouted nd he gave a sudden break.

Jeevika: That was close!

Viren: [thinking] God, I never thought u'll fulfill my dreams so early!

He felt the need to kiss her back, but thought it wasnt the right time to do this!

Both of them got back to their job. Jeevika wasnt able to concentrate on her job. Her staff mates was shocked seeing her behaviour. Once she was alone in the flat. She wasnt knowing what to do. She decided to keep herself busy to obliterate her thoughts on Viren. She took out the old clothes nd threw it in the washing machine! She went to Viren's room, opened his cupboard. She noticed the blue shirt he wore on her neighbour's wedding! She took it out nd embraced it!

U've made me mad Viren, mad in love.

She smiled at herself, wore his shirt, switched on her I-pod nd increased the volume. She widened her arms nd lip-sinked the song.

Umm.. teri saanson ki rajai me chhip gaye
Duaa tere hum takiye pe likh gaye

[She took out his photo, hugged it tightly nd sang]
Ho gayi seher isi izhaar me
Ho gayi seher isi izhaar me

[She looked at photo smiling, circled around happily]
Pad gaye jee hum pad gaye tere pyaar me
Tere pyaar me
Tere pyaar me
Tere pyaar me

She circled around continously holding his photo close. By the time she finished dancing, she was shocked to see a familiar figure standing opposite to her with his arms folded across his chest. She was taken aback seeing Viren there.

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