Checkmate
Part-1"I love you because I know no matter what happens, you'll always love me back"The setup"No mumma.. Its too soon, please don't do this." A girl in her Twenty, spoke distressed, standing in a hall.
"Madhu nothing is just too soon ok. In two week u will be 21." Padmini, Madhu's mother spoke sitting on sofa holding a photograph in hand.
"But i just finished my graduation." Madhu reasoned "I wants to study further, do jobs."
"They don't have any objection with ur studies Madhu." This time malik spoke looking at Madhu, sitting beside Padmini "Infact they said they will fund ur studies, and they will let u do job too, if u get good one. This alliance is perfect for u."
"But, he is soo older than me papa, how'll i adjust ?" Madhu said, as tears threatened her eyes. She was in her final semester when her relative started bringing alliance for her, but none was suitable, And Malik too supported her that time but now when her results is out, Malik is keen to marry her off to this guy. In malik's view this is the best family his daughter could ever got.
"Just 12 years difference, Madhu, not much & its socially & biologically accepted too. Ur mom & mine age difference is of 7 years." Malik reasoned.
"7 years, and my 12-13 years, he is 34 for god's sake." Madhu cried. How she wished, she could shout in the whole world at the injustice which is being hurled upon her.
"Madhu, try to understand baby. All ur cousins had got married & now only u is left, and We wont give u away to Anyone right. He & His family is very respected, their social status is very good. And we wont get u marry in this month, it will take 7-10 months to get everything finalise." Padmini spoke, feeling content seeing the photograph of her To Be son in law. The alliance is brought by her own brother, and she couldn't deny it.
"Is money everything ?" Madhu asked almost in tears. Yes, the guy belongs to rich family, but he is not appropriate for her, according to madhu.
"The groom, money & his family. U will be happy there. Trust me, i wont hand u over to anyone who is not suitable for u." Malik stood up, walking towards madhu he kept his hand on her head. Madhu looks at her father with tears brimming soft eyes, then turning away she straight away walks to her room, banging her door shut.
She fell on her bed, and give in to her tears. Such a big decision of her life & she has no say in it. How she dreamt of a nice husband with whom she can fell in love, but whatever is happening its far away from her dreams, she cant bring herself to accept her parents decision.
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*After few a Days*
*Hii* madhu was scrolling down her cell, when she got a whatsapp message from her best friend, Trishna.
*Hey* Madhu typed back.
*whats up girl ? Why didn't u came online for all these days* Trishna typed.
*I was depressed yaar* madhu lay on her bed with mobile in her hand.
*why ? Marriage topic again ?* Trishna typed. Trishna is madhu's best friend from High school, she knew her very well.
*yes, and this time its very serious* Madhu replied back sadly.
*Meet me tomorrow at 5 eve, ok* Trishna pressed the send button.
*ok* madhu agreed. She needs change & fresh air.
*Don't take too much tension. Bye.. Good night* Trishna typed.
*Night !* madhu switches off her data pack, sighing she closed her eyes. Her 21st birthday is coming too, but she is not at all excited for it. Everything seems like nightmare.
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"So ?" Trishna asked madhu as they sits on coffee caffe day.
"Nothing" madhu shrugged her shoulders.
"What have u decided ? Did u pull on ur crying drama ?" Trishna sipped on her coffee.
"Not drama yaar, this time I really cried in agony from my heart, but after rejecting 5 alliance, my Parents are totally into this guy, and this alliance is brought from my maternal uncle, so mom-dad is very serious about it." Madhu replies.
"So, u are going to marry that Uncle type of guy ?" Trishna asked.
"I don't have choice." Madhu sighed.
"How'll u adjust with him ? He is from different city no.. Means u'll leave me too, breaking our friendship." Trishna muttered sadly.
"Fate" madhu looked away sadly.
"It will be better off, if u find had a guy for urself" Trishna said suddenly.
"Sadly, to be good girl to my parents, i didn't." Madhu looks at Trishna.
"Seriously yaar, we haven't experience this boyfriend thing." Trishna said dreamily.
"Yaa.. First i thought its bad to have boyfriend, but when i grew up, i was scared that my parents would find out if i had one. I don't wanna betray their trust on me" Yes, they both are from conservative families, so they clicked well.
"But its not bad to have bf. Especial when u are going to get a husband like that, with no love, no commitment in ur relation." trishna said thoughtfully.
"Now, i really feel that for once i should experience having bf, cause what i dreamt its not gonna happen, soo.."
"Soo ?" Trishna probes.
"Don't see more meaning into it ok. Am getting married in months time." Madhu put full stop to Trishna's thinking "BTW, i do smell something."
Madhu raise an eyebrow at Trishna.
"well, I'm seeing A guy, this time !" Trishna Confessed grinning like a fool, making madhu chuckle at her expression.
"Finally eh !"
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*After few Week*
*Hey.. Listen* madhu checked her phone in night after having dinner to see Trishna's whatsapp message
*Yaa..* Madhu settle herself on bed & typed back.
*I got a friend , He is basically the friend of the guy whom i'm seeing, and he have good job too, and he is not much aged, just 2 year senior to us. If u say Should i talk about u to him.* Madhu furrowed her eye brows reading Trishna's message. What the heck is she talking about.
*what the hell ? What are u talking about ?* madhu typed back anticipated.
*He is very good in behaviour and good-looking too. He lives in our area. Now say.*
Came another message from trishna.
Madhu read it repeatedly, wide eyes before typing about.
*What are u saying Trish.. Am not getting u*
*Arrey silly.. See its convenient. He is like what u want, educated, employed, young too from our generation. Whats say, should i talk ?*
*U planned it wholly naa* madhu laughed, trishna is really crazy.
*Am serious, and he too, he said he wants to be in serious relation.* trishna said.
*U are mad* madhu let the matter go, not taking Trishna's words seriously.
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*After few Days*
*Trish* madhu message Trishna in whatsapp.
*yaa..* came the reply.
*The groom's family is coming to see me in 7 months :(* madhu broke the info.
*oh god !! Now ?*
*My Hard Luck.. !* madhu typed back.
*listen, don't mind, But Ur Brother, Atharv is the Main problem.* Trishna typed.
*what ? From where does Atharv came in between.* madhu frowned profusely.
*Don't mind my words, but Ur bro is downright Pig ! He had created a hell lot of fiasco*
*what ! * Madhu said shocked. Arthav & Madhu are Siblings, Arthav is elder than madhu, but they don't share that good sibling bond. Madhu was always in missionary school, staying in hostel, while Arthav in home. Madhu came back home for graduation, but Her relation with Arthav didn't got well. They talk to each other formally.
*There is quite a list of his misdemeanors which I'll tell u some other time, but for now u know the Guy i told u about the other day, Arthav has Fought with him too.*
Trishna gave her new info.
*what ? Why ?* madhu quickly typed.
*The Guy's name is Rishab Kundra. He & Arthav had a Misunderstanding over Arthav's Girlfriend, and they had the guy fight, but everything is solved now*
*am not getting anything Trish, and did u talk to this Guy, Rishab about me ?* Madhu typed nervously. What the heck is happening, what Trishna got her into.
*yes, I told that u are Arthav's sister. He said to tell u everything & let u decide.*
Reading the reply Madhu became thoughtful.
*oh..* madhu typed.
*He is good yaar, else i will never tell u about him. Here is his FB Link. Check his account & pic in facebook.*
Trishna went offline after that, as madhu kept on thinking about Trishna's offer. She got tempted to Open Rishab Kundra's Profile. She quickly log on to her fb account & search Rishab kundra aka Rk & there, she got him. She stares at the pic of quite A handsome guy, who is standing leaning against a car, wearing plain button down black shirt, black denim & goggle. His hairs gelled up, his features really manly. What the hell, she cant believe that she is checking out a guy in fb. Oh god !! This trishna is too much.
But regardlessly she checked his details, the school & university he went to. Presently he is working in a MNC, and he is 3 years elder to her, with relationship status single.
But its not right. Even if she opt for casual dating or get to know each other, and that comes out in open then She could get herself in huge trouble, and Moreover he has some problem with Her Brother Arthav, what if its all a game plan, a revenge plan ??
That would mean to blow a hammer on her own feet.
The thought is enough for her to back off, and she did. She didnt talked to Trishna about Rk, and Trishna too never forced her.
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*Some Other Place*
A guy came out of his bathroom, after shower, wearing a towel around his waist. The water droplets hungrily kissed down his skin as he wipe himself dry. He went to his cupboard, drawing a pair of clothes, he gets into it. The full sleeves Stylish T-Shirt covered his torso, complementing his well defined body. Blowing his hairs dry, he occupy his red couch with his touch screen phone, checking out for mails & messages.
*Hey.. How's is ur job Going on ?* he got a message from his common friend, Trishna.
*Hey Trishna, all good.. What about u ?* He typed back, leaning back on his couch, checking other mail on additional tab.
*Am fine, when are going back to ur work place ? I have a Friend, whom u can like.*
Rk, Rishab kundra, furrowed his eyebrows getting the message from Trishna.
*am here for 5 more days & what're u talking about. I didnt get u ?* Rk typed back.
*Simple, u wants a Gf & she Bf, soo..am being the matchmaker* came the reply.
*Who is she.. Do i know her ?* Rk typed back.
*Madhubala Malik, no u don't know her.* trishna replied.
*hmm.. What she said ?* Rk typed.
*I haven't talked to her yet, but she is very nice & she is in for Serious relation * trishna warned.
*Am planning to settle in life too, Trishna. Can i have her pic ?*
*No, i cant give u her pic without her permission. i don't want to hurt her in any way.* trishna replied.
*Its ok, then talk to her first* Rk let it go.
*Do u know Arthav Malik ?* Trishna asked.
*Now i doubt about the Surname. Yes i know him. We had a fight on a matter* Rk said honestly.
*oh no.. Madhu is Arthav's sister* Came a shocked reply. Rk stares at his mobile screen as he recalls the Past.
He & Arthav were not that close, but they were in common friend circle. Arthav used to change girlfriends like handkerchief. It all started when Arthav got in Relation with a girl, Ria Mehra & she became his recent fancy, but Ria was courting Rk at that time. Though Rk maintained a decent distance from her, yet She Got Rk & Arthav in a misunderstanding Claiming that Rk wants her & he asked her out.
And that led to man-to-man fight between Rk & Arthav, cause Arthav had lost his mind, abusing Rk, Starting the fight first. Rk couldn't held back, and They soon became the enemies.
Rk knew Arthav has a sister, but that sister was in hostel. He never thought, Madhubala will come in the picture like this.
*U talk to her, and tell her everything happened, then let her decided. Dont forced her into anything.* Rk typed after a moment. Yes, dating an Enemy's sister is not less than letting urself in front of a hungry lion.
*Ok* Trishna said.
Rk turn off his data pack, thinking about what Trishna said. He closed his eyes, and leaned his head back against the couch.
He had been in a problematic relation a year ago. He was in love with a girl name Dipali Bhatia, very hot & sexy. He had been serious about her, but she was not. She was just using him. He had caught her red handed, cheating on him, after which they broke up but even after that every time when Dipali was in problem, she came to him & he, like a stupid fool, became all available to her.
Now he wants a serious relation, but Arthav. Rk can never forget what Arthav did to him, never.
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*On Madha's B'dy*
"Happy birthday sweetie" Trishna hugged madhu wishing her.
"Thanks trish" madhu said delighted.
"Lets go to get the yummy cake" Trishna said as they settle themselves on scooty. They are going to market to get the cake for madhu.
"He asked for ur pic, but i didnt gave him. If u say i will give him" Trishna said while Riding scooty, while madhu was Sitting behind her.
"No trish dont give him, what if he misuse it. What if its revenge plan or something, am Arthav's sis & not to forget He & Arthav has enmity." Madhu said alarmed.
"Relax, he is not like that. U can give it a try, and if u guys clicked, ur parents too wont have any problem with the relation in future & his parents are quite cool"
"Still no. If he promise no revenge, and keeping our relation discreet, i may think about it." madhu is still hesitant. She is really scared of possibilities.
"He is very nice guy madhu. He was in relation, which he broke up a year ago." And Trishna went on to tell him everything Rk told her.
"Hmm.. Now again if his ex-gf come back, he will again went back to her, given to his past experience." Madhu mused.
"No madhu, he wont, he has got over it. He is very honest, and thats why he revealed everything about himself" trishna still stand on her point.
"I need time to think" madhu said.
"And He asked me to wish u happy birthday on his behalf" Trishna smiled teasingly at madhu, as Madhu looks away smiling.
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*Few Days after*
*So ?* Trishna asked madhu, through message.
*Am scared* Madhu replied honestly.
*Dont be. Atleast talk to him. If u didnt give this a chance now then u're bound to get marry to that uncle* came an crisp reply.
*well..* Madhu typed taking a deep breath. She really is tempted to give this a chance but she is scared at same time cause it may mess her future.
*Ok, am giving him ur pic then.*
*yes, but tell him to keep his promise* Madhu typed back. She dont wanna leave any evidences. She is still edgy about it.
*Ok, i'll let u know what he said.*
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Beep-Beep
Rk, view his cell phone while going down for dinner with his parents. He checked whatsapp, to find some of Trishna's message along with a pic of a beautiful girl, which attract his eyes.
"Rishu.. " Radha, his mom called him, and soon he slide back his phone in his track's pocket & went to carry on the dinner.
After dinner, Rk returned to his room, closing the door, he hit his bed, and quickly open whatsapp, he once again look for madhu's pic. The girl is the pic is very cute & simply beautiful. She is not gorgeous like his ex-Gf but She definitely have something in her face, her eyes, which can drew lots of male's attention towards her.
*keep ur words, dont misuse her pic. Am trusting u* He reads Trishna's message.
*Dont worry, i wont !* Rk, waited for a minute for the reply which soon came.
*U liked her ?* Trishna questioned.
*Yes* Rk typed quickly.
*U better Talk to her by urself. Here is her fb user id, Madhu.Malik.8* Trishna finally opened a way for Rk to talk to Madhu.
*Hmm.. Thanks* Rk thanked, Its better to talk to Madhu directly & talking through Trishna wasnt much helping either.
He quickly log on to his account, and typed Madhu's address, which is given by Trishna. There, her profile got opened, it contains all her info, except her pic. Hmm.. She is really conscious.
Rk, clicked on Add Friend option, and Friendship request send, it showed.
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"Hello.." Madhu received the call leaning against the window pane.
"Hey i gave him ur fb id" Trishna informed.
"Ok, so what he said ?" Madhu asked nervously.
"Same thing, that everything depends on u. Now u two talk directly with each other, am out of this now" Trishna said coyly, coughing, teasing madhu.
"TRISHNA.. Am scared yaar.. What if some problem raise"
"Stop getting scare like a Rat, Madhu.. Ur choice, ur decision, no one will force u.." Trishna sighed.
"I think i was better off without guys in life" madhu frowned.
"Am off !" Trishna said "But remember am always with u"
"I know.." madhu smiled.
"Chal bye, take care"
They bids each other bye & hung on the call.
Anticipated, madhu log in to her fb account feeling anxious, she dont know what is she waiting for or what, but she kept on scrolling down the news feed, check message, etc. Then after an hour, she log out, feeling sleepy & calling it a day, she snuggle onto her comfortable bed.
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"Madhu, i have prepared the curry & veggies, u Make the Rotis before dinner, ok" padmini said to Madhu as she switch on the tv.
"Yes maa, am making" Madhu replied moving towards the kitchen. She prepared dough, and switch on the Roti maker. She took her cell, checking her whatsapp & Fb, when she spot a new friend request. Her heart started beating fast, as she check on who is it, and its the person whom she was expecting, Rk ! She pressed on Accept button, and keeping her phone aside she quickly started making Rotis.
"Maa.. I have made rotis, and am going to my room." Madhu came out of the kitchen after few minutes.
"Mhmm.." Padmini hummed engrossed in tv. Madhu run to her room & closed the door, she settle herself on bed, and opens her account. There is a message, from Rk.
*Hey.. * it says. Madhu thinks for a moment before answering.
*hii..* she typed back, biting her lips in anxiousness. A part of her says its not right, but her rebel half says to go with it.
*Trishna gave me ur id* came the reply after a minutes, as he came online.
Rk was unpacking his bag, taking out his clothes, as he moved back to his apartment an hour ago. He is a software engineer in An MNC company in Indore, and he got his own apartment to live in Indore, Though he visits his Home & parents, once in every month.
While unpacking, he check on his fb account to find a customary message from madhu, and he replied with the first thing that came in his mind.
*yaa, i know. She told me* he read the message from madhu.
*oh.. Umm.. Belated happy birthday* Rk typed back, as he kept his trolley bag away after fetching out all cloths.
*Thanks* came the monosyllabic reply.
*I am going for shower, will be back soon* Rk typed.
*Okie* came a quick reply, and then he went offline. He feels tedious after the journey & he needs a shower.
Madhu was waiting for him to come back. She cant go on like this, she need to clear few thing, its feels so awkward talking with him, a stranger whom she dont even know. This Trishna naa, Madhu shouldnt have fell for Trishna's words.
*Am back* madhu look back at her phone hearing a beep.
*yaa.. Ugh.. U had ur dinner ?* Rk, wear tracks & Tshirt, then taking the phone he headed towards kitchen.
*nah.. Gonna make it now.* he typed back as he pour the contents to make simple khicidi, so that he can eat & sleep quickly.
*U're making it ?* came a surprising question by madhu.
*ofcourse, no one is here to make it & maid will come in the morning* Rk clarified. Madhu was reading the message again & again, and then she got it that he might have left his home, Trishna told back that he was going back to his work place in 5 days.
*U mean, u're in ur work place* Rk reads the new message by madhu.
*yes, Indore. Am software engineer here*
*Nice.. Trishna told me* madhu typed, thinking how to approach him directly.
*hmm..* Rk just hummed, serving himself a plate of Food, he move to the drawing room & start feeding himself.
*So, what have u thought ?* Rk typed the words coming to the point, making it easy for madhu to open up.
*Can i tell u everything honestly ?* madhu asked hesitantly.
*I'll appreciate it* Rk replied.
*See, I dont have any problem with u, Nor do i care about the issue u & Arthav had, cause Whatever happened it between u two.*
*Fair point* Rk replied.
*Its just that Am not a Girlfriend material. Am afraid that I wont be able to handle, Relationship tag, Calling timely, chatting day & night, meetings.. Etc..I cant do that* Madhu expressed herself.
*See, am working guy, i dont have whole 24/7 to chat, and about meeting i return back home once in a month, so basically we'll be having long distant relationship* Rk explained her.
*I understands.. And..What i can offer U is friendship, in start, nothing more than that* Madhu prompts.
*Am ok with it* He replied. Its better to take things slow.
*If we clicked, then we can work on it* he added.
*And one more thing..* Rk got another message from her, as he finished his food.
*I request for discreetness, And in future if we dont gel up, we']] end it in good notes, so it doesnt affect mine, ur & Trishna's relation.*
*Am cool with it* Rk typed, and got up with his plate. He washed it & few other utensils, then headed back to his room.
*Anything else ?* he asked before closing the topic.
*No..* came the reply.
*Good night.. Then * He typed.
*Night !!* madhu typed back, and soon she saw him went offline. Keeping the phone she sighed. Thats unbelievable that she talked to Rk, She thought he wont agree to her conditions but he didnt seems to force her in anything. Well, she just wish to go on with the flow, and rest, what the fate had decided upon, it will happen.
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*After Few Days*
*Hey.. Madhu..* Madhu was checking news feeds, when a message popped up. Its from Rk, she excitedly opens it & start typing, replying to it.
*Rk.. Hii.. U are back ?*
*yes, just now i returned back. Today was really a hetric day at work* Rk replied while peeling off his shirt, tie, coat.
*oh.. Busy on ur new project ?*
*yes, the same one, but what're u doing online this late ?* he asked, drawing out fresh pair of cloths from his wardrobe. Yes, its already past 10:30, and as far as he knew Madhu sleeps off by 10:30.
*err.. I was.. Waiting for u..* came a hesitant reply after a minute.
*I guess u have to wait for 5 more minutes, I'll just have shower & get back to u.* Rk replied with a smile.
*Sure, am here* madhu typed back shyly. It showed the message has been seen but Rk didnt replied back. Madhu started to drive away her silly thoughts, as He said he is in shower soo. Oh god madhu, no, what the heck u are thinking. Stop it !! She gently hit her palm on her forehead, she has completely lost it, how can she imagine him in shower, when she has not even seen him in real. Thats really crazy.
*Am back* Rk returned back from shower while wiping his hairs dry.
*And now u're going to cook something for urself ?* Madhu asked.
*Nahh.. We had dinner meeting, so had my dinner from there.* Rk replied, finally hitting his bed.
*Hows ur day ?* he asked back.
*I applied for Master degree* madhu replied excitedly.
*Thats good, u should have a master degree. When the classes are going to start ?*
*Soon, after they verify the originals* madhu replied. Rk thought for a moment, and then typed a number.
*Here is my Number, in case u want for not being awake for me this late ;)*
He just gave her his number, and he just teased her too.
*i was just.. Nothing.. !! Good night* madhu typed back flushed.
*Night !! Sweet dreamz* Rk replied back quickly. He is tired too, and he need sleep too. They log out from their accounts, while Rk made a quick call to his parents asking about their wellbeing.
He slept off, Thinking about Madhu. She had been a great friend throughout, he likes talking with her, sharing his things with her. Since a few days, he started flirting with her too conversationally, first she didnt reacted but now slowly she is reacting.
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