MRMRW Season 4 - A new begining - Page 4

Chapter 7

The next day was Sunday. Banana pancake day. The children have breakfast in the kitchen on Sundays. As she flips the pancakes, she wonders how LD is. Almost as if in answer to her question she hears LD's car start. He parked his car away from the house and she was grateful. The twins were used to having the whole area to themselves and in a place where cars were hardly ever used, they wouldn't be prepared for a car driving up to the building. Sweety took good care of them, but she had this habit of long phone calls and that was when the boys snuck out. But she had been really good when the children were sick.

"Mummy, I want another one." "Is this how you ask?" "Mummy may I have another one please?" asks Varun. He loves pancakes. They reminded him of Papa. The day passes of quietly. In the evening Radha takes the children to the park. Varun and Charu head for the swings but the twins prefer their ball. They look around hopefully to see if Uncle will appear magically but there was no sign of him.

On Monday morning, Sweety is there to take charge of the twins and Radha, Charu and Varun walk down to the point where Radha parks her car. LD watches them from his window. He sighs and gets ready for work himself. He is not going to the Main Campus today. He is going with the boss to the school's camping site. "It's about 40 km away from here. It is a beautiful place and kids love going there. But I have always been worried about the safety. We use tents and now in addition to bison we hear rumours of leopards and even a tiger being spotted in the locality, the camps are giving me sleepless nights. I am trying to have some more solid structures, but the camping department feels that it will ruin the camping experience of the children."

After they survey the camp area, they eat the packed lunch that has been provided. The boss was right. The place was beautiful but deceptively calm. "Sir, can we go around, the rest of the property?" "Sure, but it is a hard hike." It's almost 3 by the time they are done. "Mr C, we need to go. I have a meeting at 5."

As they drive back, O'Brien asks the question that he has been yearning to ask. "How are things between you and Radha now?" "The same. She doesn't speak to me. The twins came over to play over the weekend but she didn't stop them. I was coughing badly on Saturday and she sent over some hot milk and dinner through her maid. But that is about it." "It will happen boy. Just don't give up." LD smiles. "Ten years ago, her mother told me the same thing."

When they reach town', LD is dropped home. As he walks towards the house, he notices the twins in the garden with the maid. "Shall I return the dishes now?" "I'll come with you and take them, Sir." LD opens the house and takes out the dishes that he had washed and dried - Radha liked her dishes to be dried. "Didn't the boys go to school today?" "They don't go to school yet. I was on leave last week and so Ma'am took them to the school crche. They want to run and play football but I can't cope with running behind them. So we are in the garden, but they are not very happy."

"If their mother won't mind, send them over, I'll play ball with them. Just give me five minutes to change." "Really? That will be great!" Viv and Sid are happy playing ball with LD. This Uncle is so nice. Next time Mummy made pancakes, he should take some for Uncle, thinks Viv. 45 minutes later they are tired and ready to go home. LD goes to shower and change. He needs to cook dinner. Too bad he wasn't coughing today. A plan forms in LD's head. If he comes home early every evening, he could play with the boys for an hour every day. He wonders if the boss will be okay with that.

After dinner, LD goes for a walk and notices the huge blue gum trees all around the campus. "They look so magnificent," he thinks, "especially the one near the house. But the overhead power lines did not seem to be a good idea. He would talk to the Maintenance Manger about switching to underground cable.

He reaches home a tired but happy man. Before he goes to sleep, he kisses the picture of Radha on his locket. He falls into a deep sleep - the first time in three years.

Bhai, you will continue to be Uncle of your children till you dare to talk to Radha. She is not going to magically appear in front of you and accept you. You need to work or else I dunno of Radha but I will hit you in my thoughts.

Originally posted by: sgc68

in the parts i have written so far three women threaten to hit LD with their rolling pins. You are number 4.

HAHAHA! Let them all hit him!

Originally posted by: .MereRangMein.

HAHAHA! Let them all hit him!

Originally posted by: sgc68

busy with baby squirrel. Started moving around in the cake box.

Aw! Hopefully it gets better soon!

Chapter 8

In the morning, LD wakes up. He is late. He races about and gets ready to work. He missed seeing Varun and Charu go to school today. Hopefully, he would be able to interact with them also. But now he needs to go to work.

He arrives at his office and is buried in his work. The lunch at work was great - well not as great as what Radha used to make for him. But there was a wide variety and something different every day. The biggest thing was that he did not have to cook lunch which was a relief in itself. The dining hall was informal, with staff and students eating interspersed at tables.

The school itself was very relaxed. Students and staff interacted freely and people were happy to be around. Radha was right. This was the best place for the kids to grow up. How was he going to leave in a year's time?

He bumps into the boss. "Sir, I was wondering if I could ask for a favour." "Speak, boy, what do you need." "I was wondering if I could work from home for a couple of hours in the evening but go home a little early in the afternoon. The twins are at home and they enjoy playing ball with me. If I go a little early, I could spend some time with them."

"Of course you can. On one condition." LD waits for O'Brien to tell him his condition. "That you woo Radha in six months. I want to see you as a happy family soon." "Sir, you are going too fast. I haven't even had an opportunity to meet with my older children. Not even see them properly." "Come to the Primary School exhibition tomorrow evening. You might not be able to interact with them but at least you will be able to see them."

The next evening, LD is excited. He will be able to see Charu and Varun. He is dressed casually but warmly. There is a breeze that is quite chilling. Radha has come with the children and Sweety. Sweety will look after the twins while she helps Charu and Varun with their presentations. She settles the twins in seats and asks Sweety to stay with them until she is back. She goes to the presentation area to work with Charu first and then to help Varun when his turn came.

LD is looking for a glimpse of his children when hand rests on his arm. "Mr C. How are you? You pulled a fast one on me didn't you. You are separated from your wife aren't you." "Separated, not divorced," replies LD and politely but firmly removes Ms Balan's hand from his arm. Mr O'Brien joins them and they start a discussion on what steps can be taken immediately to improve the safety issues on the school.

Sid looks around. He is thirsty. Mummy always kept water for them in a bag. But the bag was with Sweety Aunty. And Sweety Aunty had gone out with the bag when her phone rang. He is very thirsty. He gets off his seat and starts looking around for Mummy. But he can't see her. He spots LD. He can ask Uncle. He walks up to him and tugs LD's pants. LD stops mid-way in his sentence and looks down. "Sid? What happened Baby?" "Thirsty." "Hasn't this kid been taught any manners? He dares ask the Managing Director of SS International Ltd. to get him a drink." LD feels the rage rising in him. He picks up Sid. "Let's find something to drink. Where is Viv?" Sid points him out.

"Mr C, you don't have to leave us to attend to some unmannered child." That did it. "Ma'am, Sid is a child, a well-behaved child. He doesn't know that I am a Managing Director. He only knows that he can trust me to help him. And I am honoured by that trust. And he is not 'some' child. He is my..." LD remembers what Radha had said about moving off. "He's my neighbour. Please do excuse us."

Carrying Sid, LD heads towards Viv and taking his hand, goes towards the food stalls. "What do you want?" "Juice." "Are you allowed to have juice this late?" No reply. "How about hot chocolate?" "Okay." He pays for the drinks and asks for an extra cup. "This is too hot for the kids," he explains to the student manning the stall. He cools the drink by pouring it into from one cup to another and allows the twins to drink when he is satisfied that it wouldn't burn their tongues.

"Mr C?" LD turns on hearing O'Brien's voice. "Sir?" "I have a question for you."

Not good. You ended with a cliffhanger. So evil of you. But amazing update. When will LD-Radha meet? Yes, LD you will have too woo in 6 months or tu chamata sach main khayega.

Originally posted by: .MereRangMein.

Not good. You ended with a cliffhanger. So evil of you. But amazing update. When will LD-Radha meet? Yes, LD you will have too woo in 6 months or tu chamata sach main khayega.

and what does the last bit mean a?

Originally posted by: sgc68

and what does the last bit mean a?

I will slap you. I will continue to say this till he actually woos Radha. What he did was beyond redemption according to me!