Chapter Sixty
'The part of my brain that it is pressing down is dangerous... I know that too. I also know that surgery could kill me for two reasons, one... It is very risky and two, my bad heart makes it worse... Abhshiek I know all this. And I do not want to die either... I have to think about my little brother before all that. Once I know he is safe... I will do it'' She said
'Give him to me'' He said
'Please... The moment you heard we had to take care of him you disappeared... Forgive me for not trusting you...'' She snapped
'I was just 15...'' He said
'News Flash... So was I...'' She said and he kept quiet
'Look... I do not blame you; Aditya was my responsibility... Raman... He is the one going to keep him safe...'' She said
'How...'' He asked
'He has too... Aditya is his step-brother...'' Said Ishita
'I am sorry... WHAT'' Said Abhishek shocked
' I am sorry I do not follow...'' Said Abhishek
'Follow what...'' Said Ishita
'How ... he is your brother and Raman's at the same time? This is strange and if it is so doesn't that make you and he related... Like step siblings or something'' Said Abhishek but Ishita just smiled and said
'It is not as complicated as you think...''
'How...'' He said
'You were with my step-mother the whole time leading up to the day she died. Did you ever see her pregnant... Even once ...''She said
'Uhh... She had a big belly usually that means she is pregnant...'' Said Abhishek
' You are a doctor, Are you sure she was...'' Said Ishita looking at Abhishek but he kept quiet
'When I found out, I decided not to discard him but raise and love him. He is my revenge...'' She said before they heard Raman
'What is your revenge...'' He said startling them both
'Aditya...'' Said Ishita
'Meaning what...'' Said Raman
'In order for you to feel guilty for that accident, loving and rising Aditya was my revenge to you...'' She said smiling suddenly
Abhishek frowned a bit surprised that she was freely talking about this without any fear. She was not this easy around him a few minutes ago, could it have been
'Ishu...'' He said and Raman turned looking at him
'Ishu...? So you two actually know each other'' He said
'Well...'' Abhishek began to panic a bit
'He and I grew up from the same neighborhood. I am happy for him that he got out of that place to be honest...'' Said Ishita looking at Abhishek before she added
'What happened to that birth mark you had on your right hand? I am pretty sure it was on your right''
'You must have banged your head really well... There was no birth mark...'' Said Abhishek
'I am pretty sure... Are you positive there wasn't any...'' She said
'Yeah I am...'' Said Abhishek chuckling nervously before turning to Raman
'Is she always this persistent...'' He added
'Not with me, she isn't'' Said Raman
'That is because he never lies to me so I don't second guess what he says...'' Said Ishita
The comment was so abrupt that even Raman was taken back a little. Ishita who was quick witted had figured out that something was off. He was either the world's stupidest doctor or he was parading as someone he wasn't
'RK can you help me a little...'' She said and Raman frowned a bit
'Uhh Sure...'' He finally said as he walked to where she was helping her sit completely up
Before he could turn to walk away she put her hands around his neck and hugged him all too comfortably as if it was the most natural thing and Raman who had read the situation pretty quickly reciprocated and put his hands around her
'Honey you can't do this at a hospital...'' He said
'What... Hugging my husband is not bad...'' She said doing all she could not to allow her emotions give away
'Just stay there for a second... I need this...'' She whispered pulling him in and he found himself smiling
'I could get used to this...'' He said but she did not respond
It took a second for him to realize something was not going right as she had hugged him, her head buried in the nape of his neck, almost as if she was hiding from someone. He could feel his neck suddenly get moist and he realized she had started to cry but was doing everything she could to make sure that she did not give that away.
He sat down on the bed tightened his grip around her holding her waist and pulling her in making sure he gave her cover from the doctor
'Uhh... Excuse me doctor... Is there anything else...'' He said looking up at him
'Uhh no... I just need her to rest that is all...'' Said Abhishek
'Okay... I will get her to do that... Thank you...'' Said Raman looking at Abhishek who did not seem to get the gist of what was going on
'Can I have some privacy ...'' He added
'Oh... Right... Excuse me...'' He said before he walked out
As soon as he got out he took his coat off and made his way out taking a call in the process. He knew something was off but he could just not quite understand what
'Yeah I met her...'' He said after taking her call
'And...'' Said the person at the end
'They seem like a proper newlywed couple if you ask me. She still hides a few things from him but I think that is because they are still getting to know each other. That is not an issue, at least not yet... What I am concerned about is someone is faking her medical records and she is actually believing them...'' He said
'What...''
'Just let me find that quack idiot of a surgeon and I will get back to you. The meds she takes will kill her if is she keeps on taking them... I need to change that while making sure no one catches on...'' He said
'Did she figure it out...''
'No... Plus her memory is distorted, she thinks Shlok's birthmark was mine OR she is just playing dumb. Either way, she needs help...'' Said Abhishek
'Just do as you are told for now...''
'I need to tell her the truth and get her out of there. You of all people should know she is the reason...'' Said Abhishek
'Calm down... just get back and we will figure it out...'' And with that Abhishek switched off his phone and made his way out of the hospital
Back inside, as soon as Abhishek walked out Raman sat back and gave her time to calm down. It was clear something was off and he could see she was clearly bothered about that doctor to the point where she had to lie about it.
As impressed as he was at the fact that she was quick thinking on her feet and managed to avert that making sure the doctor left with no suspicion, she was upset and it was bothering him as to why. Ishita let go of Raman's hold and sat back trying to compose herself.
'Are you okay...'' He finally asked
'Yeah... Sorry about that'' She said as she wiped her tears with the back of her hand
'Can I ask what that was about'' He said as he took a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to her
'Thank you...'' She said taking it as she wiped her tears
'So...'' He said
'Do you know him...'' She asked
'The doctor...?'' He asked and she looked up at him nodding
'No... Why...Should I?'' He said
'I am not sure, I just thought...'' She began but Raman cut her off
'Be straight forward do not be vague'' he said
'Only your family is allowed to view my medical history... Because your grandfather did not want people to know about it, he hired a few people to come up with a few things about my medical history that were fake ... If ever any of them walked in here and talked to me about that, it would always be a sign that that person is outside my, and by my I mean the Bhalla circle...'' She said and Raman frowned looking at her
'Abhishek and I grew up together... He is...'' She said hesitating a bit
'He is what...'' Said Raman but she was just looking at him like she was scared of talking
'Ishita... I do not think you have a lot of people in your corner; your life seems to be filled with people who want to hurt you. You need people in your corner, right now I am all you got...Now I know you do not trust me for obvious reasons but just take a leap of faith or better yet, use me'' he said but she just looked at him
'Fine... At least tell me this, will that man hurt you'' He asked
'I do not know...'' She said
'Should we leave this hospital...'' He said
'Shall we... Please...'' She said and he looked at her
'Okay... On one condition ...'' He said
'Anything... Please...'' She said desperately
'You tell me how you and Shlok know each other...'' He asked and she sat back
'It is either you tell me that or we forget it... It is entirely up to you plus...'' He added
'He and I grew up together...'' She interrupted him
'What do you mean?'' Said Raman
'Shlok and I grew up in the same neighborhood. At some point he and I ended up living in the same house...'' She said
'Yeah I got that earlier on... I want to know what relationship you and him share... Did you and him get involved'' He asked
'No... He is my foster brother... My father took him in 4 years before he died'' She said
'Am sorry Shlok is what...'' Said a shocked Raman
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Chapter Sixty One
'Legally speaking, he is my foster brother. My father was big on giving back to society. We were not as rich as the Bhallas but we had a comfortable life. When Abhishek and Shlok's father passed away he was forced to go to an orphanage and that is where he and my father met...'' She said
'Hang on... How does he end up at the Aroras ...'' Said Raman
'For that question, you will have to ask your mother because I do not know...'' She said
'How is my mother connected with this'' He asked
'She and Shlok know each other more than you think...'' Said Ishita
'You're being vague again...'' Said Raman
'Let us first get out of here then we will talk...'' She said
'No... You will change your mind once we leave. I am not allowing that...'' He said
'I swear on Aditya I will tell you...'' Said Ishita and Raman dropped it
'I will take care of the paper work while you get ready. Or do you need my help for that'' He said
'No... I will manage thank you...'' She said and he walked out
Raman walked outside with papers in his hands trying to find someone who could help with the paper work to get Ishita released. When he got outside, he was surprised when he bumped into Shlok and Shagun in the waiting area talking to the Doctor who had attended to Ishita when she first walked in.
He was not sure what they were talking about but it became quite evident pretty fast when they all saw him and started acting awkward almost as if they had been caught in a lie. He smiled a bit not because the situation was funny but because of the woman he left in the room had read this scenario way ahead of time. It was quite impressive of Ishita
'Raman... Hey... How is she...'' Said Shlok and Raman frowned a bit looking at him
'Is she okay...'' Said Shagun causing Raman to chuckle instead
'Ahh... What sort of new drama is this? How did you even know that we were here'' He said
'You mother called and asked we check on you'' Said Shlok
'Why is my mother calling you? You and I are not close enough for that...'' He said
'She called me...'' Said Shagun coming to his rescue
'Of course she did...'' He said shaking his head as he walked to where the doctor was standing
'Sign these and clear her... We are leaving...'' He added
'Sir... I would seriously advise that your wife...'' The doctor began but Raman cut him off
'I am not asking...'' Said Raman
'Sir... Listen to me... You realize your wife has a tumor'' Said the doctor
'I know...'' Said Raman looking at the doctor
'So you understand how important it is that we take care of this before it gets worse. If not treated well she could die...'' Said the doctor
'Raman, listen to him...'' Said Shlok
'Do as you're told and stop being a smart ass. Besides you really think, I, Raman Kumar Bhalla would allow my wife to be treated in this below par unprofessional completely quack hospital...'' He said
'Excuse me...'' Said the Doctor taken back
'You realize you just gave away my wife's medical information to a bunch of strangers... I am pretty sure that is illegal especially if it was without my consent or hers...'' Said Raman
'They are family...'' Said the Doctor
'Since when is the name Arora the same as Bhalla... Not to mention'' Said Raman turning to Shlok
'What's your last name again'' He added and Shlok scoffed instead
'If you don't need my help then don't take it. Stop insulting me'' Said Shlok
'I never asked for your help...'' Said Raman
'Who do you think you are Raman? What gives you the right to talk to me like that?'' Said Shagun
'I am a man about to sue the shit out of this hospital if my wife is not released. That's what...'' He said turning to the doctor
'Why are you still standing there...'' He added and the doctor walked to the counter
'Ahh... Before I forget...'' Said Raman turning to Shlok
'Did you by any chance grow up in Goa...'' Said Raman
'Excuse me...'' Said Shlok
'And if you did then the timing about how you two claim to have met is off... See when Ishita was telling that story. It got me thinking... ' He began but Shlok cut him off
'She told you about Goa...'' He suddenly said causing Shagun to turn to him
'What is up with you...'' Said Shagun and Shlok turned to Raman
'You are going to believe the words of a desperate woman who was in a bind and wanted to lie... You both were putting on a show. I have to commend you because you coached her well'' Said Shlok but Raman looked at him and found himself smiling
'Wow... She really gets under your skin doesn't she...'' He said
'Look if you do not need our help...'' Shagun started but Raman interrupted
'I don't...'' He said
'Just ask us to leave instead of insulting us...'' She said
'I thought I was being clear... Leave... Stop popping up in placing I do not need to see you and get the hell out of my life for God's sake...'' Said Raman
'You will regret this Raman...'' She said angrily
'No... No... Taking the fall for you, keeping you around, listening to my very selfish mother and trying to protect her, those I things I regret. I wasted a decade of my life trying to love people who did not deserve it and now am done'' Said Raman
'Oh wow...'' Said Shlok
'And Ishita deserves that...'' Said Shagun
'Well at least she doesn't pretend like she does. When she does something I am not supposed to know she makes me aware of it flat out. She doesn't lie intentionally right to my face... ' Said Raman and Shagun scoffed
'Are you serious right now?'' She said
'Ishita does not lie to... What has come over you? You used to read people just like that...'' Said Shlok
'True... But where you and Shagun were concerned I was completely off wasn't I'' He said
'Stop being so hang up on that. Nothing happened, Shagun loves you, she always has, I am the one who likes her but she has never reciprocated...'' Said Shlok
'Yeah I do not care anymore...'' He said
'Raman...'' Said Shagun as she walked to where Raman was putting her hands around him
'Why won't you see how much I love you? You think I would be here worried about you as you cater to another woman if I did not love you'' She said
Raman just stood still not because he wanted to continue holding her but because he saw someone he never expected to be there in the first place. He looked right a head only to see his brother, he was disguised very well in a black hoodie but he could tell it was him as he snuck out of the hospital clearly trying to hide the fact that he was there.
'Raman...'' he heard Ishita's voice come through causing him to turn and look at her
'Is everything okay...'' she said
'What...'' He said absentminded but Ishita instead looked at Shagun and it was when Raman realized that Shagun was still holding him
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Chapter Sixty Two
'Ahh... Let go already...'' He said pulling Shagun away from him
'Are you okay...'' He said as he went to where she was
'Yeah... You took long to come back so I decided to come and check on you...'' She said before pausing as she looked at Shagun and Shlok
'Am I interrupting'' She added
'What... No... God no...'' He said turning to her
'I am waiting on the paperwork. Are you done ...'' He asked and she nodded
'Great wait for me at the car and we will go...'' He said
'Actually... I am starving... Aaannnddd '' She said acting cute as she took his hand
'And what...'' He said smiling as he found the whole thing childish and amusing at the same time
'Well this is your fault for taking me and Aditya there all the time...'' She said and he chuckled
'Fine... We will get pizza on our way...'' He said and she smiled at him
'Okay...'' And with that she walked away and Raman looked at her smiling as well
'When she smiles like that, with that smile... which man in the world would not have the urge to protect it'' He said
'You are really mean, you know...'' Said Shagun teary
'What... Oh your still here...'' He said turning to the doctor
'What is taking so long...'' He said
'Just a few things and we will be done'' Said the nurse who was handling it
Do I need to sign anything...'' He asked
'Yes Sir...'' Said the Nurse handing him some documents
'Are you going to act like I do not exist...'' Said Shagun but he ignored her took the documents that were handed to him and he walked out as Shagun scoffed and glared at him walking away
'Man he makes me mad'' She said
'Do you think he caught on as to why we were here...'' Said Shlok
'Doubt it... Just let us find that doctor...'' Said Shagun and she walked away with Shlok not so far behind
Raman made it outside to where Ishita was and she was looking at something on her phone but when she saw him she quickly put it away like she was hiding something. She placed the phone in her pocket and turned looking at him.
'Is everything alright...'' He asked
'Sure... I will take that...'' She said taking the drugs he was holding and walking to the passenger side of the car waiting for him to open
Something was off, he could see and he had chosen to ignore it until he looked in the side mirror of his car and he could see Mihir walking away a small distance where he was standing and getting into a car. He turned around to check if it was really him but by that time he had already gone.
He turned to look at Ishita who was standing across from him and she was still looking at something on her phone completely absent minded
'Ishita... Ishita ...'' He called her but she did not
'Ishita...'' He shouted and she turned
'Hmm... ' She said
He frowned a bit and looked at her a little more before he said
'Do you have something to tell me''
'About...'' She said
'Anything...'' He said
'No...'' She said
'Are you sure?'' He asked again
Yeah...'' She said and turned back looking at her phone
'Seems to me like you are hiding something from me...'' He said and she turned looked up at him and said
'If you have something to say Sir please just ask...''
'Sir...'' He said and she just looked at him
'Let us just go home... Get in the car...'' He said and she obliged
He got in after she did and put on his seat belt noticing hers was not on but her phone kept on buzzing and she kept on looking at it and smiling softly.
'What are you so preoccupied with...'' He said
'Nothing...'' She said and she switched her phone off and put it away
Shaking his head, he took his seat belt off and leaned towards her helping her with hers before he sat back and it took a moment or two before it resonated with him what he had seen
'Wait...'' He said turning to her again and pulling down her scarf and seeing her pendant
'Who gave you that...'' He asked
'A very good friend of mine... It is pretty nice...'' She said smiling
'Uhh... Do I know said friend...'' he said
'Maybe...'' She said holding it
'Is it...'' He began but she cut him off
'You know I can't remember the last time someone gifted me something... I think the last time was my 15th birthday... When Dad was still here... Who knew it would take another 11 years before... Ahh... Anyway I am happy someone remembered...'' She said
'Remembered What...'' Asked Raman ad she turned to him realizing she was a bit off topic
'Nothing Sir... Oh I am sorry...'' She said
'Why are you apologizing to me'' Said Raman slightly frustrated but she just kept quiet
She slowly put her hands around her neck and took if off putting it in her bag before she fixed her scarf.
'Why did you take it off...?'' He asked
'You are mad'' She said
'No am not...'' He said and she turned looking at him before she looked at his flinched fist
'Yeah you are...'' She said and he looked at his hand realizing it
'Is this one of those things I am not supposed to know...'' He asked
'No... It is one of that little happiness that I am begging you to let me enjoy... I don't get a lot of those... And this one is not out of pity that is why I am elated. I apologize if I have offended you in anyway... I won't wear it...'' She said looking straight ahead and avoiding his gaze
'That is...'' Said Raman but she cut him off
'We really need to go check on Aditya...'' She said and he knowing this was not going anywhere turned the key in the ignition and off they left
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It had been an awkward ride home because Raman seemed upset she had no idea why. She had more important things to worry about like what she would do if she got home given how things were with Santosh not to mention Bhalla Senior. What Raman had done was impulsive and played well in his hands and might have played well in hers too but it was too early for that.
When they walked in, Aditya was seated at the extreme end of the sofa completely scared out of his mind and Bhalla Senior was seated across from him. He looked like he was exhausted but also completely freaked out about something. Santosh walked in with Neelu not so far behind holding a tray with cups of coffee on them.
Aditya looked up at Ishita and became teary but he did not leave his seat nor say anything to her and even Raman who was normally oblivious to things around him could see something was a mess.
'What is wrong with this atmosphere'' Said Raman
'Your grandfather came back for some business, he is leaving tomorrow morning'' Said Santosh
'Aditya... Are your feeling alright'' He said but Aditya instead looked at Bhalla Senior
'Adi...'' Raman called him again
'I am fine Sir...'' He said his eyes still on Bhalla Senior and Raman who had noticed something decided to let it go for now, he had learnt how to pick his battles
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Chapter Sixty Three
'How is grandma...'' Raman asked
'Oh come on... All you care about is her and not me...'' He said
'You're here... So you are okay... Why is that may I ask'' Said Raman
'I need permission to come see my family now...'' He said
'I never said that...'' Said Raman as he walked to where his grandfather
'Hello grandpa...'' He added
'Hello Raman... How are you? You seem like you are doing okay given the trouble you caused today...'' Said Bhalla Senior
'Uhh I would not say trouble... I mean people were bound to find out that I was married anyway. Besides ... I need to protect a lot of things. Accepting her is step one... ' He said and Mr. Bhalla Chuckled
'Looks like you have grown up since I left...'' He said
'Careful mom hates that I have...'' Said Raman
'That is not true...'' Said Santosh as she walked in
'What happened to your face...'' Said Bhalla Senior
'I slipped and fell...'' Said Ishita
'That is not what...'' Raman started but Ishita cut him off
'I am fine now Sir... Sorry for my clumsiness...'' She said walking to where Aditya was
'Are you okay...'' She whispered but Aditya just looked at her teary but did not say anything
'May have a word with your wife...'' Said Bhalla Senior
'Sure... I will go freshen up...'' Said Raman standing up but as he made his way out of that place he noticed that Aditya was holding onto Ishita's hand so tightly and he was trembling
He was naturally a timid boy but this was strange even for him. The last time he saw him and his grandfather interact it seemed like they got along just fine but this, this was off
'Adi... Can you come with me for a second...'' Raman suddenly said
'Why...'' Asked Bhalla Senior
'What do you mean why... I need permission to talk to my son...'' Said Raman
'Okay, let us not get ahead of ourselves, shall we...'' Said Bhalla Senior
'Meaning what...'' Said Raman
'Raman... Go already... You are slowly becoming a hen pecked husband...'' Said Santosh
'Adi, come on...'' He said taking the boy's hand and off they went
'Can we have some privacy please...'' Said Bhalla Senior and Santosh left the room as well
When Raman and Aditya made it upstairs Aditya started to let out these silent sobs putting his hand on his mouth trying so hard not to let them out. He looked troubled and scared and in these instances that only happened if something happened to Ishita
'What is going on'' He asked but he violently nodded his head
I can't tell you... I can't...'' He said
'Why not...'' He asked
'Please Sir... Please... I am begging you please...'' Aditya cried
'Okay... Okay... Just calm down ...'' Said Raman as he walked to his fridge and got him a bottle of water
'It is going to be okay... Do not worry...'' He added
'I don't understand... He said we had to act like a family... Why is he mad? I don't under...'' Said Aditya
'What the hell happened...'' Said Raman turning to him but he was not saying anything
'Okay just calm down for a second alright... I will be right back...'' Said Raman and he walked back out calling Neelu up to his study
Back in the living room, Ishita was seated looking down as she knew all hell was about to break loose. She broke a million clauses in the contract she was given and she knew. Bhalla Senior who although did not seem like it appearances meant a lot was not happy that his grandson was busy parading her around like his wife. It was not part of his plan but it was definitely part of hers. He looked around before he leaned forward
'Do you have something to tell me'' He asked
'No Sir...'' She said
'Are you sure'' He said and she nodded in affirmation
'Do you take me for...'' He started to sat back when he saw Neelu walking in
'Your coffee is ready Sir...'' She said and she slowly placed it on the table
She then turned to Ishita and asked if there was anything she wanted but Ishita politely said No and with that Neelu walked out of the living room heading straight up the stairs to Raman's study
'Did you place it there...'' Raman asked
'Yes Sir...'' She said
'Are you sure they won't see it...'' He asked again
'I placed the phone face down speakers facing them just like you told me to'' She said
'Alright... Thanks, you can go'' He said and she obliged
'Hang on...'' He added and Neelu turned
'What happened to Aditya before I came back'' Said Raman
'Uhh... Nothing Sir...''Said Neelu
'Neelu...'' Said Raman
Neelu looked around first clearly nervous about something before she leaned in again whispering as she said
'I know this will get me into trouble but I do not think it is right Sir'' Said Neelu
'What do you mean'' Said Raman
'Your grandfather... He took Aditya outside by the pool when he got here this evening. The boy was terrified I could tell because I could see them through the kitchen window. I do not know what he said but Aditya was so nervous. He took out his phone and showed him something that he got so scared screamed and peed his pants... I was so shocked to see your grandfather act like that in front of a child. I tried to find out but Madam sent me away instead... Sir... Please help them... Ishita is... She is... Uhh No... I have already said enough...'' Said Neelu turning around and hurrying out
'Wai...'' Said Raman but he knew it would be of no use
He then turned around and picked up the landline and started listening in to what his grandfather and Ishita were talking about.
'You do not seem to care about the fact that I can ruin you and your siblings as well...'' He said
'Sir, please Sir I swear...'' She began
'Why is he running around making announcements he has no business making'' He asked
'I did not know he was going to do that and Raman is very stubborn you never tell him what to do and he listens'' She said
'Yeah that is an excuse I told you I would not have to listen to...You were supposed to make him doubt Shagun...'' He began
'And I did Sir... They are broken up...'' She said
'Ahh that is not what I hear... See they just bicker but their business is very much still intact. You job was to get rid of everything Arora and yet... Here we are... ' Said Bhalla Senior
At that point on all Raman could hear was Ishita crying and apologizing repeatedly but his grandfather was just quiet. He wanted to go and just figure out what the hell was happening but he knew if he had to get to the bottom of this, he had to be patient. His grandfather who seemed like her adversary since this whole thing began seemed like he was lying and holding her ransom.
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Chapter Sixty Four
'Did you know that that diabetes he and she have is hereditary... I mean... It would really break my heart to see her just fade away because there was no insulin...'' Said Bhalla Senior and Ishita got down on her knees and began begging
'Sir... Please... Please I am begging you, please... I will do it... I will make Raman leave this house... We are already packing anyway. I promise I will be in the shadows and I will get you what you want just give me some time... Abhi... I saw Abhi...'' She began to mumble
'Who is Abhi...'' Said Bhalla Senior
'Abhishek... he is Shlok's brother... There is no way he left that house without help. Someone is helping him and once I figure out whom that is, I figure out who took the patent agreement and the land title... Please... Just give me some more time...'' She cried
'Two weeks...'' He said and she nodded saying
'Thank you... Thank you, Sir''
'If I do not see results... You can forget about seeing Ruhi ever again and as for Aditya... you have all but 4 months to save his life...'' Said Bhalla Senior and Ishita just sat down dejected
'Seat up and better put yourself together. Your mother in law is here...'' Said Bhalla Senior and Ishita sat up head down not saying a word
'What is up with you'' Said Santosh
'Nothing Mam'' Said Ishita
'She is apologizing on your behalf...'' Said Bhalla Senior
'On My, Be What? Why'' Said Santosh
'You were the reason she was in the hospital... I told you hurting her, was something I never gave permission to... You should thank her... She is the reason you still have something to fight for here'' He said standing as he added
'Ishita go tell your husband to come see me out... I am leaving...'' He said
'Yes Sir'' And Ishita got up walking to Raman's room.
When he realized Ishita was coming upstairs he hurriedly put down the landline and left his study heading to his room. Aditya was still there but he was asleep and so Raman just sat at the edge of the bed making sure he looked as normal as possible in order not to give anything away.
When Ishita opened the door, he looked up at her and he could tell she had been crying but was doing everything she could to try and hide it.
'Are you okay...'' He asked
'What... Yeah ... No... I am fine...'' She said
'Is that why you have tears in your eyes...'' Said Raman
'Stupid allergies...'' She said
'Since when do you have allergies...'' he asked
'Enough already... Mr. Bhalla Senior is asking for you...'' She said
'You still call him Mr. Bhalla Senior... ' He said provokingly
'What else am I supposed to call him ...'' She said
'Anything but that... It seems so... I don't know... Distant ... And yet you two seem to be close'' He said but she just scoffed
'Since when are we close... Is there any one close to their in-laws in this generation...'' She said but he just looked at her
'What...'' She said
'I am going to go see him off... Just stay here and do not move...'' He said
'Is everything okay...'' She said
'Sure... Just do as I say'' He said and she nodded in affirmation ad with that he walked out.
When he got outside he played as it as cool as possible, had a few chats with his grandfather like nothing was wrong, even set up a time he and Ishita would visit him and grandmother but all the while all he could think about was how that man he heard over the phone was so different from the grandfather he knew.
Something did happen between him and Ishita and to see they way Ishita was scared of him, it was clear he was threatening her. She always said what she was doing she did for Aditya but it was pretty evident after that conversation that it was more than that.
Being in that house alone where it seemed like everyone was either using her or threatening her and Aditya did not make sense if she was doing it for him.
He went straight back upstairs to where she was seated on the bed Aditya next to her deep asleep as she stroked his hair. When she heard him she looked up at him faintly smiling before she looked at Aditya again before standing up and walking to where he was
'Did you see him off...'' She asked
'Hmm...'' He said
'When did he say he is coming back'' She asked
'He did not say'' He said
'Ahh...'' She said
'Why, do you miss him already'' He said
'No... Just that next time I want to be prepared that is all... I got caught off guard...'' She said turning around and looking at Aditya again
'Is he okay...'' Raman suddenly asked
'What...'' She said
'Aditya... Is he fine? You seem to be worried about him'' He said
'When am I never worried'' She said chuckling nervously
'Okay seeing as you won't tell me... I say we let the edge off a little bit...'' He said
'How'' She asked
'Just follow me...'' He said and she followed
He took her downstairs to the basement into the wine cellar grabbed two glasses of wine and turned to her saying
'Just grab any bottle of wine you want... We will take that and then I will choose and we will take that until none of us is worried...''
'Uhhh... I... Is this some sort of trick'' She said
'Nope... I just want to drink and for a moment forget everything...'' He said and she needing this so bad obliged
'Fine... Just do not hold it against me in the morning...'' She said
'Sure...'' He said chuckling and just like that the night of binge drinking started
Ishita was a light weight when it came to alcohol. She could get drunk way too easily and she had an ugly drinking habit of over sharing when she got drunk. She knew it but after what she had been through the entire day she gave herself a break and thought she needed that. If not for sanity's sake for the mere fact that she deserved a break from everything else.
Raman on the other side who was a heavy drinker needed more than just a bottle of wine to get him drunk and seeing how she was going at it he decided to slow down a bit. One of them had to be responsible and it was pretty clear it was not going to be her. His choosing not to over indulge may have been the best thing he ever did since he got married
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TEASER
'Shouldn't you be leaving us alone...'' Santosh told Ishita and
'Yeah... Sure...'' Said Ishita standing up but Raman took her hand and sat her down again
'You just can't go around believing whatever you want to believe just because it is what you fantasize it to be true'' He said
'Ram...'' She tried calling him but he instead turned to Ishita
'See... This is what I was saying. We need to move... Like now'' He said
'What do you mean move? Are you leaving home ...'' Said Santosh and Raman looked up at her before he answered
'Mom... This house has not been a home to me in close to 15 years so let us not get carried away or be melodramatic about things... Besides ...'' He said turning to Ishita
'I can't even kiss her right without people interrupting all the time...'' He said and Ishita turned to look at him and he was straight at her looking in her eye like he could see through them
'Hic...'' Off her hiccups went causing her to put her hand on her mouth and Raman smiled
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