SSP Kannars' words kept ringing in her ears. She looked at Shlok looking at her. She was in complete shock. For a moment she felt maybe it's somebody else he's talking about. She had forgotten she's Still Mrs. Almeida. Reality hit her hard. She just stood there frozen. She wanted to say something, do something, feel something. But her body and mind had completely shut down.
Shlok, wanted to take the call off speaker. But he was too shocked himself to act on it. She was looking at him with her big eyes. She looked pale and scared. Looking to him for reassurance. SSP Kannar was not one to hang around for him to collect his thoughts and answer back, he had ended the call already.
He wanted to say something to her. To ease her pain. But without knowing what the evidence has proven he couldn't. He felt he shouldn't. But should it matter what ever the F*** it says, it proves. Didn't you promise her that you'll always stand by her and believe her. Then what are you saying man? Either you trust her or you believe she's guilty. His head was spinning. He knew she needed him now more than ever. And he was going to stand by her. He reached for her. She backed away. "Don't touch me" she whispered. He didn't pay heed to her warning. He grabbed her by her shoulders and she tried to push him away. He just hugged her with all his might even as she tried to get away from his grip but she was no match for his iron lock.
"Astha, look at me! What's gotten into you?" He said in an irritated tone. "Please don't say don't start the water works. That's all I can do" saying sobbed in to his chest. "No! I won't say it. I'll never say it. Nothing's gonna happen to you. I won't let it". She wrapped her tiny hands around him and held on to him as tight as possible.
"Why does it all ways happen to me? Why me? Don't I deserve to be happy? I'm scared Shlok. I'll die in prison"
"Shhh! Baby...what are you saying? Nobody's going to prison. I won't let you. I promise you. I'm still here. I won't let anyone take you away from me" he said making her look at him. But she didn't. She just kept her face buried in his chest. "Why does god hate me so much? What did I do? All I ever wanted to was to be loved and needed by someone. And finally I found you and god decides it's not for me! I hate my life Shlok. I hate him. Even in his death he's not letting me be. Why does god want to hurt me so all the time? Why? Tell me why? He held on to her. And she cried until she passed out.
Shlok thought she had fallen asleep. But then he realised she had passed out. He panicked seeing her pale blood drained face. After sprinkling some water and calling out her name repeatedly she finally opened her eyes. She grabbed him and she held on to him. He Carried her to the bed and held her till she cried herself to asleep. She refused to let him go. He soothed her hair until she fell asleep. She was mumbling in her sleep..."help me" " I need you" "I'm innocent" his heart pained to see her in such a fragile state. He Knew all that she's been through and yet it seemed as if her gods willed her to go through so much more.
He looked at the time it was 9.35. He wanted to know more. He couldn't wait till next day. He's never called his Chief after official working hours. But there's always a first for everything. He took a deep breath and dialled SSP Kannar number. Two rings and he growled.
" Agnihotri! What do you want?" Shlok was ready with his question. But he forgot the minute he heard his voice. "Sir...I...I " he stammered.
"When you're able to talk properly call me. Stop wasting my time and your money"
"Sir! Sorry to disturb you...but I need to talk to you sir about case"
"Agnihotri, I don't talk about work when I'm with my family. We'll talk tomorrow"
He didn't have a choice once he said like that. "Ok! Sir. I apologise for the late call"
He came back to the bed. And she was stirring in her sleep. She was restless even in her sleep. If she's innocent why is she so worried? Why is she so sure that she'll end up in prison? He wanted to believe her. He wanted to stand by her. He wanted to protect her. But what if she's GUILTY? At what cost should I stand by her. I can't live without her. I will survive but never live. Not now, not after this. He wanted to scream. Finally he's living, he's being loved and cared for. He found someone to love, someone to call his own. Her words about SSP Kannar and his Wife echoed in his head..."She saw her life in him, her future her unborn babies when she looked in to his droopy eyes. And he felt he can be himself with her. He was so comfortable with her he forgot they were two people not one. She left everything to be with him. And all he wanted was to give her everything and be everything she wished him to be" that's exactly how he felt. Every single word. She was his all. He could do anything for her. Even leave all this behind and runway to a place where no one will know who they are. He was ready to do it even if that means being together until death do them apart. He was feeling lost and desperate. He wanted to take her away from all of this. The more he thought about it the more sense it made. Just taking off with her appealed to him more and more. Nothing would matter to him if she's not part of it, in it. She was his life his future. Just then his phone rang again. He quickly reached for it. Thinking it could be his Chief. But it was Sandhya! She wanted to see him! He's been so preoccupied. He felt a tinge of guilt. He promised her soon he'll come to see her. And that he's got someone he wants to meet. But to keep it their special secret. She was very excited and he felt relived and at ease.
He knew Astha would love Sandhya. He was thinking she would make an amazing mother. Her words echoed back..." unborn babies" he saw his unborn babies in her. It was the first time ever he thought of him being a father. Of having kids of his own. Looking at her sleeping crouching and cuddling up to his warmth he wanted to tell her that he sees his unborn babies when he looks at her. Even though Sandhya called him papa. They both knew he was not her dad. He was filling a gap. He loved her as much as he would love his own. But it just wasn't the same.
With a sigh he gently caressed her cheek, He wanted to tell her he wants to have as many babies as she could bare. But what the dawn of next day had in store for them frightened him. After meeting her he had discovered what fear is. He feared for her, for their future for his sanity!
The buzzing of his phone woke him up from his uneasy slumber. He reached for the phone with eyes still close. It was Arjun. He was asking where he is. He checked the time. F*** it its 9.15. "I'm on my way" saying he jumped out of the bed. Calling for Astha! Wondering why she didn't wake him up with his usual Morning kissy and Coffee. He ran into the bathroom and and was out quicker than usual. He was still calling out to her. He felt a strange uneasiness. He felt empty! He put on his pant and while still putting on the shirt buttons he went looking for her. He called out to her. The more he called the more he felt the ire loneliness. His heart started to beat faster with each step he took searching through the house. He felt it he almost knew it but he refused to accept it nor believe it. He went back to the room to get his phone. Then his eye caught the sight of an envelope on the side of her bed. It must have fallen down when he threw the comforter and stormed into the bathroom. He stopped in his tracks. He knew what it contains means. What it means. He forgot he needed to be at the station for the briefing with SSP Kannar. And he was already more than one hour late. Who cares? He picked the envelope very reluctantly. It felt heavy and had a bulge in it. Does he even need to open it? No! Opening it and reading it means coming to terms with his now reality. He's back where he was. Back to square one. Back to being the lonely loveyouhotri! He took a deep breath and opened it. He saw the promise ring he had given to her and a letter. It was her handwriting!
Lovemehotri,
I don't know what I'm doing. But I hope and pray it's the right thing. I've always been a coward. Have taken the easy way out. Not saying this to your face is the only way. It's not easy. Walking away from you while you slept was the hardest and the longest walk I've taken. I thought walking down the isle that horrible day was bad. But that's nothing compared to what I feel right now. Knowing after few minutes I'd walk away from my life. My one chance of happiness and being loved. You mean the world to me, the Sun and the moon, day and night my all.
You wanted me to grow up. Well guess what? I did! That too While you slept. I know you love me. But I'm afraid to know what you'll think of me after today. I won't be able to survive another betrayal. That too by you. This is the best way. I'm letting you go. This is my decision. For the first time in my life I'm taking control of my life. I'm deciding my fate.
I won't make you do anything wrong for my sake. Once I step out of this room you're noway obligated to protect me not believe me. I don't want you to be burdened. We are no one to each other anymore. Love has nothing to do with it. Live and let live. Let me for once be proud of myself and respect Myself facing difficulties.
I'm innocent. I know it. And the God up above Knows it. I hope and pray you would believe it too. But I have my doubts. You're a cop. You seek the truth. I hope you'd find the truth. For our sake. When you have your evidence you know where to find me.
Our secret is safe with me. I shall take to the grave. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for making a woman out of me. The cow girl became a cow woman. Who would've thouhgt? You did it. And You wanted me to make a decent man out of you. Well, I have news for you! You already are one. The most wonderful, kind and sincere there is. None better than you. I love you with all my heart and I'll love you until my last breath. Please forgive me for the mess I have created. I had no idea.
God bless you!
Your horny cow woman
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