AdiYa SS - Solitary No More | Chapter 7 Page 24 (Complete) - Page 7

Chapter 3

"Excuse me!

The women turned around and were startled at what they saw.

"Excuse me!

"Yes! You two. Let me take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Aditya Hooda. But you already know that. I am going to make something very, very clear. The woman you both were talking about. That's my wife. Nobody. Nobody gives you any right to talk about her the way you just did. What she does in her life is her business. As long as she isn't asking you to pay her bills, I don't see any reason for you to discuss her life like this. If I ever find you talking nonsense about her, I won't be responsible for what happens next. Aditya said seething with anger.

"Mrs A and B.

"He... He... Hello Zoya. How are you? It has been quite some time since we've met

"Yes. Almost 10 years ago, when I finished school. Both of you haven't changed a bit. Have you? Anyhow, it was nice meeting you. we'll take your leave.

She was about to leave when she turned back and said "Back then, you had created a scene when Noor broke your window, I didn't say anything then, but now I will. Truth be told, it was your daughter whose then friends had done it, to give her a way to sneak out at night, to get on with her fun filled shenanigans. And your son Mrs B, was always high as a kite. Though they never socialized with each other, they had pretty colourful lives.

Aditya and Zoya looked them straight in the eyes. The women stood there embarrassed and dumbfounded. They were not going to let anyone get in the way of their peace and happiness, no one.

That night at home

"I have never seen this side of you. How come..

"They use to be my neighbours in Mussourie. They always had a penchant for creating a scene. I was young at the time and couldn't respond to their taunts. But not anymore. Whatever is the reality of our life, no one gets to tarnish the only semblance of happiness I our lives. Moreover, this was my way of having some entertainment.

"That's not something, I thought you're capable of. But one learns, every day.

"Can I ask you something Aditya?

"Yeah, sure

"Why did you react to whatever they said?

"You know me, I react to provocation. Truth be told, I had to shut them up. I have accepted this change destiny had brought upon in our life. I want to move on, you're the best person with whom I can start afresh and life has been kind enough to bring us together. I didn't want them to spew venom at you, at what we have.

"Also, MY life MY rules. More importantly nobody gets to mess with us.

They looked at each other. Their eyes conveyed what words couldn't. They were happy in what they had. At peace. It was a major step forward. They realized that destiny had given them another chance at life. They had to grab it with both hands.

"I have an idea! Zoya exclaimed

"You do? asked Aditya

"Yes, I do Zoya beamed with excitement.

"I know what it is. You're definitely going to come up with some plan to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, housewarming, etc etc. Listen I am just not interested in all this. You can go on a merry go round and have a great time. But no more events for me. I am very happy flying and have no intentions of quitting anytime soon said Aditya. Zoya had patiently heard his rant and was amused.

"Are you done Mr Aditya Hooda?

"Yes Mrs Hooda

"Good! Now you're going to listen to me very carefully. And no interruptions, ok?

"Uh-uh

"I have thought of something for the two of us. Now that you're going to start flying again, I thought we could use technology to help us stay connected. A mix of old- school with a modern touch.

"Go on, I am listening

"I have thought, that we could write emails to each other. There is not going to be any restrictions on the word limit and you'd get to read it irrespective of your location and the time difference between us.

"But we have apps which allow us to text without a word limit

"Sure we do. But there is always a chance someone else might read it before us since one is always tempted to read another person's texts. Hence, email. So? What say?

"Let me think about it, as I am a very busy person. I don't have time for everyone, you see

"Of course, Your Royal Highness. Take your time

The next moment Zoya's phone rang. She stepped out of the room to take the call.

"Hello

"Hello, am I speaking to Zoya from ZoSh events?

"yes. May I know who is speaking

"I am calling from the office of Ministry of External Affairs. We have an event that we wish to conduct

"Ok

"We want you to oragnise it for us.

"May I know who has given my number to you

"I'd rather we meet and discuss this

"Umm.. Ok. When would you like to meet?

"How is tomorrow, 11:30 am work for you?

"Sounds good to me

"Great! See you tomorrow. Bye!

"See you, Bye"

Saying this she disconnected the call and went to bed.

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