Part 12
There had been no news from Raghav. Kalpi wondered with a heavy heart whether he had broken her trust again. She was slowly getting over the bitterness that Kamala's meeting had spread. It had hurt her that her mother viewed her characterless, it hurt more that she had placed the family as a bargaining chip . Her father may not support Paakhi but at the same time ,he never would go against Kamala. Though he he claimed he loved Kalpi, had he not shown many times over, whom he loved more. Even for him she was only second. As she wiped the tears, she remembered what Maya had told her...grieve not for what could have been, rejoice for what is. It was true. She now had Maya...maya who was now more than her friend, she was like an elder sister...her confidant,her guide...it was true ,when god closed a door ,He did open a window.
Kalpi's head reeled with what Raghav had told her. Was it truely possible? It seemed like a story from a soap
." It only shows Kalpi that God too is on our side. I want to set things right. Play it safe. This time I am not taking any risks. Im doing all this myself. So just sign this form and keep silent. Only Maya and Sammy are aware. Im asking you to wait for a month. Once this notice period is over, and we are married ,no one can separate us."
" but what if someone gets to know?" She asked
" i have taken care. The letter is with my lawyer. As for the gazette , No one even looks at it. The news that came out regarding the subregistrar hardly attracted attention. Moreover,Paakhi was too busy staring at me ,for her to have noticed his face . So she will not recognise him now."
Kalpi kept her fingers crossed the whole month. She did not believe that her destiny would grant her ,her share of happiness. She was sure at the last minute,something untoward would occur.
Paakhi was confused. Raghav had not broached the topic of separation. In fact,these days, he seemed to be in high spirits, laughing , always whistling " tum hi ho" . He was even affable to her. Maybe ,as Kamalama said, he was getting over his infatuation with Kalpi...she knew it would happen...after all wasn't she more beautiful? What did Kalpi have to recommend ...neither beauty ...and she was such a bore..maybe she had brains...but who was interested in that these days. She decided to try her luck with Raghav.
That evening, raghav was in a great mood. He just had one more week of torture. Then he could be with Kalpi. He had just talked to her on the phone. Hearing her voice had been enough for him. It would carry him through the week. He had a smile on his face when Paaki entered. As she placed the tea in Front of him, he had his mind on Kalpi. He took a sip just to make her go away, lest she pester him. As she walked out, he hardly noticed her. His thoughts were occupied by Kalpi
" i told you , did I not. Patience is the key. Just as he accepted your tea today, he will accept you , one day." Said Kamala, silently thanking God that her daughter was now onthe road to a happy marriage. Never once did she pause to think of Kalpi.
As for Paakhi, what could be said...there is none so blind as those who will not see. Did that not aptly describe her?
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