Part III
As Raghu carried Shivani down Bela & Latha was already having their breakfast and Raghu gently sat Shivani on a chair still lost in her beauty. "Bhaiya, I will be going to my in-laws house next week, Rupesh is already making all the arrangements for me and Nishi." "Good Bela I am happy, very happy for you". "I too have a good news that I want to share". (Shivani and Bela winked at each other). "Hah Raghu what is it"? "I have got my job back ma and I am starting today". Shivani's face sadden like a faded flower. "Thank you god, I am very happy; everything is falling into place now with Vivek's case closed and both back to work, Ginni with her new job and you, mathaki laak laak shukriya". Okay then have your breakfast quickly you don't want to be late for your work na."
"Bhaiya until then can babyji continue sharing my room so that you can have your room again? "Bela asked in a disappointed voice. Shivani was shocked. "Alright if Shivani is comfortable then I have no problem with it." Bela was rather getting irate with Raghu's response and said "haa bhaiya another one more thing, Shivani is also going with me". There was a complete silence and Bela motioned Latha and Shivani not to speak. "What!" Raghu aspirated. "I mean why is Shivani following you, what is wrong here, she is happy here right...I...I don't get it" said Raghu. "Why Raghu, why do I need me to stay here, everything has been settled na; I don't see my purpose here anymore unless you have anything more to say or you want me?". Shivani was upset that Raghu was holding back his feelings again.
"Haa Shivani, hum...he stopped saying what was in his heart and mind and drifted in his thoughts..."I am sorry Shivani, I don't want to tell you that I love you in this occurred situation". "I want you to hear it first...just you and me". "Please don't rush me now, I know how you feel, but please jaan let me make it up with you. I want us to have our date like what you wished. I have hurt you so much that I want be the balm to heal your sore, I want to shower you with all my kisses as a lover and only heaven knows my feelings and how I am controlling it. You have waited this long...why can't you wait for another week... you are still my wife and you know very well that I love you and why this public confession...damn it..."
"Raghu, yes, what is it that you wanted to say?" Shivani broke his thoughts. "No I mean, is this what you want Shivani". "Yes, Raghu I think this is the best for both of us at this point of time, don't you agree?" "Alright, if this is what will make you happy then...Bela you are leaving next week right"? "Yes, bhaiya". (Raghu's back facing Shivani) "Shivani if you need anything by then, let me know...okay I am getting late I will see you in the evening." Raghu left with tears in his eyes as he could not believe what he just heard.
Once Raghu left, Shivani started crying hysterically that Bela and Latha was unable to control her. All she said was..."why raghu, why are you so adamant, I know, everyone knows you love me...why can't you say it, why can't you just tell me not to go...stop me from going...I am your wife..., how can I leave without you...Ma,..Bela didi what is wrong with him... Oh! Did I make a mistake..I should not have said I wanted to leave na...Ma...please help me...please...she fell into Latha's arms weeping profusely".
In the auto...Raghu to himself "Why Shivani, why do you want to leave me, this is your house we are husband and wife...it is just 2 days since things have settled". "What made you to take such a bold decision"? "I know you can be determined but not in this matter, Oh! Shivani, how can I leave without you...you have become my habit, my shadow...what will I do without you Shivani, I should have stopped from going na, but you know I can be stubborn too."
Raghu being Raghu determined told himself "I almost lost you twice and I will not lose you again...this is my promise to you; to our love...if we are Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se then you will not leave:. "I trust in our fate...just like you said it".
Watch the space for PART IV Tomorrow
