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The spy next door : Chapter 3
I rang the bell. Nobody answered. I rang once again & waited for a while. Not a single reply at least. I was wondering whether I had come to the wrong house. I knocked at the door. 'Hello anyone there?' I called out.
'Nobody!' Somebody spoke out breaking the silent. What the eff was that? Somebody was inside the house through all this time but why didn't that person bothered to open the door? I'm sure it was a voice of a kid who pretends to be an adult. Nobody can fool me.I was relieved a little bit by the next sight. My savior was on her way. It was none other than Madhubala. But I had a doubt that if she actually could save me from her eldest two kids. She had noticed that I've come. Her radiant smile was hypnotizing. I was lost in her beauty. Whoever her husband is, should be the luckiest man on the whole wide world. At the same time I felt unlucky about myself. Control your feelings RK! I scolded myself.
'Ciao RK!' Buonasera' (Hello RK, Good evening) I just smiled helplessly unable to understand what she said. 'Oops! I'm sorry! Good evening!' She smiled. 'Good evening ma'am' I replied. 'Guys!' What's going on here?' Madhubala looked puzzled after noticing the chalk lines and I'm sure she noticed my helpless condition.
'Momma!' 'They were bu.. bullying uncle RK!' Lisa was trying to blurt out everything while her evil sister was trying to stop her.' 'Don't lie Lisa.' Ryan interrupted. Madhubala seemed confused. 'What? what happened Ria?' Madhubala raised her voice. 'Nothing! We just...' Ria, the ruthless queen was searching words to cover up. 'Ria! tell me the truth' Madhubala seemed pissed off with her. 'No we were just..umm..' Ryan was trying to help her sister.
'Ma'am. Nothing happened.' Finally I had to lie to save the kids. I felt like revealing everything, from the start, how Ria used to be a complete torture throughout the flight & how she and Ryan behaved when I stepped in to their house. The two kids were surprised. I'm sure they didn't expect that kind of an answer from me after going through so much trouble.
'Are you sure nothing happened?' Madhubala inquired again. 'No ma'am nothing. They just gave me a superb welcome!' I grinned. After all they are kids. I wasn't that rude to get them punished by their mom. They should realize their wrong deeds soon. I'll rather make them realize! I thought. Spying is much more easier than handling kids! I realized.
'Please take a seat R.K. & please don't call me ma'am.' 'Just call me Madhu. Don't be formal, we're neighbours now.' She smiled. How gracious she was. 'Thank you' I checked the seat before sitting down. I didn't want to trust those two evil souls at any cost. They must have surely made arrangements to trouble me.
'What's wrong?' Madhu was confused. 'Oh come on! Don't be afraid! We aren't that much cheap!' Ria spoke sternly. She was smarter than I thought. I guess she'd figured out my intentions on checking the seat. 'What are you talking about. guys?' Madhu was puzzled again. 'Nothing! everything is fine.' I replied.
'Oh sorry! I couldn't introduce them' 'This is..' 'Ria & Ryan' I completed. 'Oh! so you already know!' She smiled. 'Yes!' 'I hope they didn't trouble you much' She giggled. I wished I could blurt out all but I didn't want to continue about discussing about them further.
'So this is my little family.' Madhu spoke while getting Lisa on to her lap. 'Umm is that all?' I was curious to know about her husband. Madhu didn't mention about her husband. Neither the kids talked about their dad. 'Uh well, yeah that's all.' She replied.
There should be something wrong! I guess she is separated from him or either he is dead. The walls in the living room were filled with photographs of the kids & her but not even a single picture or a sign of her husband. What could be this mystery?
Ria suddenly left. Ryan followed his sister. 'Ria?' 'Ryan?' 'Where are you going?' 'I'm too tired! and sleepy' Ria replied, not bothering even to look back. 'But this early? you didn't even have your dinner! Madhu seemed upset. I'm not hungry!' Ria replied. 'What about you Ryan?' 'Me neither!' 'I have some work to complete.' They both left the living room.
'Is this how you behave when there's a guest in our house?' 'Not even excusing him?' Madhu raised her voice. She must have felt embarrassed in front of me when her kids are treating me in such a way. 'Umm.. Madhu. Just relax.' 'She must be really tired. Just let her rest for a while.' I tried to pacify her.
'I'm sorry RK. They are a little bit grumpy.' 'Hey I told you nah! that's okay!' 'Just don't bother about it Madhu.' 'Thank you R.K.' A bright smile faded away her sadness.
So how is your new residence?' 'I hope you have settled down.' 'Yeah I've arranged my room & still there's some work left to do. Gotta buy some household items. Planning to go shopping tomorrow.' 'Oh that's great!' Don't be late. Streets are getting crowded because the Christmas is around the corner and everybody is keen in shopping these days.'
So how is your new residence?' 'I hope you have settled down.' 'Yeah I've arranged my room & still there's some work left to do. Gotta buy some household items. Planning to go shopping tomorrow.' 'Oh that's great!' Don't be late. Streets are getting crowded because the Christmas is around the corner and everybody is keen in shopping these days.'
'By the way if you don't mind, what are you planning to do in Rome?' Madhu inquired. 'Um..' I wasn't prepared for an answer. I can't reveal about my job. 'Well, I don't have a permanent job at the moment. I'm looking for one.'
'Oh really? May be I can help you.She asked while pouring a Martini.'Thank you.' 'Cheers.' She smiled. 'So what kind of a job are you looking for?' I was running my fingers on the wine glass. 'R.K?' 'Uh.. yeah. Well, in IT or management field.' I lied. 'Oh well, it'll be a little bit difficult to find a good job. A lot of people lost their jobs due to the financial crisis in Italy.'
'Where do you work Madhu?' 'I'm working as an interior designer.' She replied with a smile. 'Wow! that's pretty interesting!' 'I knew you must be a creative person, your house proves it.' 'Thanks a lot for the compliment.' She smiled.
Lisa was playing in her play house. Me & Madhu were alone in the living room. I was highly attracted to her. I realized that I have feelings for her. They were special. I haven't been in a relationship with a woman before. I was concentrating on my studies when I was at college while many of my batch mates were enjoying their love lives. Then again my busy working schedule didn't allow me to get in to. In fact, I didn't find anybody attracting as Madhu.
After a little chat, Madhu took me for a room where her art works are kept. I was stunned by her creativity. She was a born artist. She seemed to be proud of herself while showing her masterpieces. I was completely numb. What kind of a woman is she? With so much of creativity! yet humble! How can she involve in such a thing? I was sent here to keep an eye on her.
An artist can never be a criminal. The word criminal itself was to harsh for her. No! it can't be! I must be wasting time on the wrong person! Madhu? No way! She can't be involved in such a crime. I couldn't resist thinking about her. But still? I have sent here for a special purpose. I haven't completed my mission. I have to find more. This is not gonna be easy!
To be continued..
To be continued..
Special note - Ciao friends 🤗 Here! I updated the story as promised 😆 Please do excuse if there is any error. Been really busy for the past few days. I'll be going to Paris for my vacation. 😳 I'll be returning back on the 30th of December. So I won't be able to update the next part till then. Advanced Christmas wishes for you all! Hope you have a joyful Christmas! 🤗 May god bless you all & keep your families happy! 😃
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