Tears flowed freely down Kalpi's cheeks.Her mind replayed all the insults her mother had heaped on her.She was dead to her family,she had said.From now on,she had only one daughter,Paakhi.But had it not always been like that,a small voice wanted to question her mother.As kamala,stormed out ,placing the entire blame on her daughter's shoulders,Kalpi slumped.Yet again her mother had not waited to find out the full story.Once again,the blame had been laid at her doorstep.She had managed to silence even Raghav.
Never had Kalpi felt so alone in the world,so weak.She had no one to call her own.
"No,Kalpi",said Raghav,"never say that.I will always be there for you."
She had unknowingly voiced out her fears.
"With me,Raghav?In what capacity?smearing vermillion on my forehead has not changed anything.You still are legally wedded to Paaki.Your hands are still tied by your mother's thirst for revenge.It is I ,who am the victim.Two weeks ago,when you left me stranded on my wedding day,I ,at least had my family to support me.Now,by this act of yours,They too have been snatched away.What shall I do?"
So saying,she collapsed on the floor,her body convulsing in heart wrenching cries.Raghav could bear it no longer.Gathering her in his arms,he pleaded with her not to cry."i will be there,Kalpi.If not as a husband ,at present,I will be tour friend,your support.Trust me,Kalpi.This one last time.I will not let you down.You can stay at my place.I will not make any demands on you.When the time comes,I will announce to the whole world that you are my wife,with pomp and splendour.Wait for me,Kalpi.Till such time,you can lead your life and fulfil tour dreams.I will help you in that.At least give me the chance for that."
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Edited by bhaironnath - 11 years ago