Part 10
She pulls her hand away from his grip saying ,
"Why are you behaving weird Rishab....leave my hand "
and stares at him before leaving the room.He thinks to follow her to talk but stops seeing her determined look.Madhu walks towards her seat with the signed file and she think about his idea of talking.she also feels it is better to have a face to face conversation,she takes a U turn and walks towards RK's cabin RK sits in the seat and opens the invitation given by Pinky.he hears approaching footsteps and sees Madhu walking towards his cabin.he gets up from the seat on seeing her opening the door.She sees him without talking a second ,
"Mm mm I also think....it is better to have a face to face conversation as you said....you decide the location ....I....I will join you.."
RK nod yes and replies to her,
"What about this month end Sunday ,we...we can meet in your house for lunch and talk,it is will be two..no no three type of benefit for me,I can have a good talk with you after a long time,then I can meet my favorite writer Roma mam....last but importantly I can play with your kids".
Madhu sees him with shock she thinks ,
"I just said yes to talk but he is planning the menu for the lunch",
She nod yes and walks from the room.RK smiles thinking that when there is a proper conversation everything will go back to normal.he enjoys the scenery outside by standing near the window with a bright smile.Madhu reaches her seat and begin to continue her work.
At the same time,some of the interns who joined the company gossips about RK and Madhu in the canteen ,one of them says,
"You don't know about then,don't blabber something like this"
The other one rebukes him and shows the photo of RK holding Madhu's hand in the office which is taken just be fire sometimes.Madhu sees thrnew interns walking in after finishing their lunch and gives them a smile,one of them who often volunterly talks with her sees Madhu with some sort of anger and walks away abruptly after giving a remark,
"Some people dont have shame and try to climb the corporate ladder,I don't want to be like those peoples"
Madhu feels angry by the comment ,she decides to leave the matter ,she feels something is going on wrongly,she sees some other colleagues talking something about her by pointing at her in the distance
,she decides to ignore them and concentrate on work.RK hears the words of the intern and burn in anger.he walks out of the cabin and orders the intern to follow him to the conference room.She along with some People stands there with tension.RK sits in front of them and signs all of them to sit.
"I came to know from the HR dept that you guys are interns in this firm,so I don't want to give any memos to you for your worst and unprofessional behaviour.You people are just out from college and don't know about the corporate business behavior,so I don't blame you for your behavior,you guys are really lucky because I am not your CEO ,if the same thing happen in my company then I will blacklist such people from the firm....I heard you people gossiping about me and Madhubala,....I think it is my personal and I don't want to give any explanation to anyone roaming in the street but I am explaining you for the sake of ending this stupid,idiotic,baseless rumor....about her climbing some corporate ladder by misusing me....Madhu is my college friend and we know each other for 10 years,so shut your shit mouth and do work...If I ever see anyone doing this....then never dream about jobs and salary in your entire life.I will personally make your life a living hell ."
Radha comes out after meeting some of her friends and enters the house,she notices RK's car in the front porch and walks inside the house,she notices maid arranging food and juices in a tray as per the instruction of Suresh Kaka,her most trusted and good worker from her maiden family.
"Suresh Kaka,when did you come back from Kolkata after visiting your daughter ,son, ?How are they now...Kaka...,where is RK?I just saw his car in the portico ,where is he?"
She Notices him listening to music in headphone and smiles. Suresh sees Radha sitting in the sofa and brings her water to drink .she takes the glass and repeats her question.
"Yes Radha ma,Rishab beta just came from office,he gave me this headphone....I am listening to some old Bollywood songs,My daughter is living really well, ....,There are some of his business clients,so I prepared this food and juice for them,Do you want anything ?"
Madhu get down from the office bus and begin to walk with grocery bags in hand.she stops on her way on seeing one of her colleague calling her,she stops on her track,
"Madhubala madam,wait a minute,I just came to know that you and RK sir are friends .....so"
Madhu sees the new intern who is around 20 years without replying...she remembers many young girls running behind him in college and laughs...
"You don't mistake me....I was little jealous on you when I came to know from our security that you came in RK sir's car so I didn't talk with you,then I got to know that RK sir is your college mate and friend sorry mam,could you forgive me and give his number,Rishab sir scolded me today,I need to apologize properly."
Madhu laughs on hearing her explanation,
"About you being jealous,its funny ..I feel its quite funny....Our CEO is unwell ,so we are working under RK now.it is temporary isn't it?Don't lower your head ,answer me ......I am briefing the work to RK and yeah we have known each other in past so I came with him in car,its not your call to Decide for me,I don't mind about your opinion similarly you won't listen to mine but still.... If you don't mind.....shall I give you a advise as your superior at work.Never ever confuse work with other things...it will be a disastrous thing at last.its....its from my personal experience,Never Gossip in work,You think like this even if RK and me have anything,What can you do about it ? Don't confuse your work....you are in your prime....you need to concentrate more on work now don't confuse yourself with this gossips and lose your respect,morale,I Have RK's number but I can't give it to you,tomorrow apologize properly by giving a written letter,Now go home, Take care bye".
The girl nod yes and walks from there.Madhu reaches home and sees Roma busy in video call,her kids busy in searching for something.She enters the house and keeps the grocery in the kitchen shelf and walks out when Araya dashes with her after fighting with Saaya and falls on the ground,
"Hey be careful dear,where are you rushing ?What are you searching now at this time,did you drink milk in evening,what about your sisters,why are you fighting with Saaya...mm mm tell me now ?"
Aryaa touches Madhu's eyes ,he tries to measure the size and asks,
"Why your eyes are Not like me?I heard the neighbor aunty telling that I look like my daddy,what is that?but Saaya told me that my eyes look like that our RK uncle ,isn't it ma?I want to look like you,I don't want to look like that uncle...."
Madhu sees Saaya coming humming some rhymes and signs her to come,
"What RK RK ....every time,you don't have any other work to do in home,did you first brush your teeth in the morning,what RK's eyes....see property with your eyes,my son is looking like me....which neighbor is blabbering all this things.If I hear you talking about daddy,features,resemblance,I will eat you guys....where is Maya?"
Madhu searches for her elder daughter and finally finds her lying in the bed playing with toys.she sees her mother and comes running to hug her.
"Ma,today I heard Granny calling,I talked with her in the afternoon,she assured me that soon there will be visit from her....."
Madhu plays with Maya for sometimes and sees some of her drawings .
"Why did you not color the drawing?Whose this?
Maya replies with her kiddish laughter,
"This is RK uncle,he is so white....I cant find white color".
Madhu remains silent and walks out of the room,she stands in the balcony and sees Roma coming after finishing the video call.
"Good evening Madhu,i didn't notice you coming,how was your work today....You look... you look so much tired and worn out....do you want anything to drink?the time is almost 7 pm now...what about Green tea.have a cup of green tea...it will energize you.I will bring"
Madhu denies the green tea and holds Roma's hand .
"I am so much worried aunty,what will I do if He come to know about these kids are his and takes them away from me....what will I do?These kids are always talking nonstop about RK.I am worried......I don't want to lose my kids,he must have a family by now but why is he trying to ....why is he trying to get close to my kids?"
Roma sits in the chair in the balcony and signs Madhu to sit in the nearby stool.she sees the worried expression of Madhu and thinks about a solution.
"If you want to end all this....then go clear with him about all the matter.it is the best solution which I can find....other than that nothing can end the problem.I am not sure about RK's family.Today I searched in internet and couldn't find any details about his wife...so it seems he is still unmarried.Now I will call you a question.just a hypothetical one OK.just assume RK is unmarried and don't have any other flings or affairs,are you willing to marry him and move in?Don't answer me without thinking.....take your time.you give your answer after thinking.Today I talked with your mom,she want you get married to someone .you need to decide about your future Madhu."
They hear a knock at the door and goes to open the door stopping the conversation.Madhu opens the door and finds one of her friendly neighbor from neaeby colony standing with a bag.Madhu invites her in.
"Please come in madam,its really surprise to see you visit me"
The lady smiles and takes out the invitation from the bag and gives to Madhu,
"We are celebrating my daughter's baby shower function in the nearby restaurant...you must come with your kids".
Madhu serves her lemon juice and sits with her to talk when her mobile begin to ring.She sees Dipali calling her and goes to attend the call,
"Hey Madhu,how was your office work today...?"
Madhu replies to her,
"Going well.you are a traitor you didn't tell me that RK will join the company as Acting CEO.Just leave the topic...how is Shikky,it's been almost 5 days isn't it ?Is he OK in the ashram or creating any ruckus?Tell me how are you?Are you happy now?How is he treating you now?"
Dipali sees Shikky watching TV ,he turns towards her and finds her talking to someone on the phone.he signs her to come.
"Are you talking with Madhu?"
She says yes and replies to Madhu on the phone,
"Yeah he is fine,feeling very good in this place.this place gives me a peaceful mind.He is literally treating me like a princess.Oh yes he saw,me talking to you and going to talk with you now and bombard with so many questions,I will pass the phone to him"
Shikky takes the phone from Dipali's hand and begin to talk to Madhu,
"Hey how are you,how are the kids,?Sorry for taking Ganga Thai with me to Varanasi,How are you managing the house as well as office,Did you got a,new caretaker?Hey answer me ?How is office without me?How is all the beautiful interns in the office ?What about that fellow RK?Is he doing the acting CEO role properly ?Did he trouble you ?Tell me Madhu,why are you not talking with me "
Madhu chuckles,
"Oh please give me some time to answer all of your questions,you are talking nonstop without giving me a chance to reply.Everything is fine here in Mumbai ,the office running smoothly,but some cute chicks miss their handsome boss... The cute Interns are working well and getting thinner without seeing you,My aunt came from Assam,she is taking care of the kids..RK sir is doing a great job and there is no problem...I am managing well here,take care of your health and eat healthy ,so you can come back soon er and take care of your precious office,now bye"
He disconnect the call and sees Dipali laughing at him,he suddenly remembers something and exclaims,
"Oh god I again forgot to ask about her husband ?
RK comes out of the room with some clients after finishing the business talk,he bide them good bye and sits next to his mother who was busy in reading some article in the newspaper.he asks
"Hi mom,how was your day,did you had dinner?"
Radha keeps the newspaper aside and turns to him with a smile,
"Mm mm good,I had dinner ,everyone are asking me when I am getting a suitable match for you?When are you planning to get married?I saw one of your college mate who lives near by friend's house,he is living happily with his family,two kids....you must also think about your marriage?I am your mother but I couldn't understand you ....sometimes I feel like it is waste to talk to you.You have changed into a,moneymaking machine without any emotions.I don't want to compel you but you need to think about your marriage."
RK closes his eyes and listens to his mother's complaint without talking and finally begins to reply,
"I am not planning to get married ....if anyone asks you another time tell them that your son has a love failure and couldn't marry anyone...Yeah mom I have changed into a money making machine,so what ?,its getting really bored nowadays to talk with you...you are not ready to accept the truth that I am never gonna marry anyone ,I hate this stupid marriage stuffs,I am going to sleep,bye"
He walks from there angrily leaving Radha shocked.He closes the room and falls on the bed and thinks about marriage .He closes his eyes and tries to sleep.he remembers about Madhu and feels complicated.
"I always wanted to marry you ,but its never going to happen so just forget about this marriage stuff"
Madhu lies in the bed near her kids and sees them sleeping peacefully with a contented smile.she takes out a magazine from the bag and begin to read it for sometimes,she sees RK's interview and closes the magazine.
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RK stands in front of the mirror and sees his reflection for the fifth time from morning,he still feels not perfect and goes to change into another shirt.Finally he comes out dressed in a blue jean and white T-shirt and feels satisfied by his look.he thinks about the happening in the past few days
"Things are changing quickly now...its been almost a month and I am working with Madhu,she is having some occasional conversation with me but still very reserved around me..may be she is not willing to forgive me ..today is the last Sunday of the month and I am now going to have lunch with Madhu and explain about the issues,I hope things will get sorted sooner."
He walk down the stairs and sees Radha getting ready in a Brown cotton Saree.
"Hey RK,you came,let us go"
RK sees her without understanding the point,
"Oh you forgot again,today is Manasvini's engagement and you said that you have been invited,are you planning to go or not?I bought this gift for her...do you like it ?"
RK suddenly remembers about the engagement and thinks what to do,
"Mom I am planning to visit one of my friend ....so I am not accompanying you to the party,you please go"
Radha sees him without talking,
"That girl personally called me yesterday pestered me to come along with you .She said that you guys have some problems and are not in talking terms and even sobbed so you must surely come with me today...you can meet your other friend afterwards.come now...this dress is not suitable for the place,get changed and come quickly please"
RK walks back to his room and dials Madhu's number,Madhu feels restless from the previous night and thinking about RK coming to have lunch,she thinks to talk properly and solve all the issues and come clean with the matter ,she comes out of the bathroom after bathing her daughters and son and sees RK calling her.he tries to explain to her about his situation ,
"Madhu,sorry yaar...I can't visit your house today.I need to go to one of my friend's place....sorry ...we shall meet some other time"
Madhu assures him not to worry and disconnect the call.she feels happy and sad at the sane time.Roma comes with her bags and sees Madhu sitting without cooking the lunch.
"Hey Madhu, what happened?I am waiting for Rishab but you seems not to worry...I need to go to Assam for three days due to the business meeting with the editor,I will come back by next Friday,don't worry about anything ....what is going on ,why are you laughing all of the sudden ?"
Madhu tells about RK's phone call ,
"Aunty,you don't worry about me and go ....I am feeling now that it is best that Rishab didn't come today for the lunch ....I am not ready to talk about the past now.let's us wait for some more time ,I will call the taxi for you,we will also join you to the airport
"
RK drives his car towards Mansvini's house and sees the house decorated with flowers.they get down from the car and sees Sweety rushing towards him with her son in her hand.
"Thank you Rishab sir for coming,its really pleasure to meet you aunty in person.Madhu used to talk about you in college,but I got the chance to meet you only today "
Radha smiles and takes the kid from her hand and plays with him.RK gently smiles and walks in along with Sweety.he sees Pinky sitting near a old age Couple and she comes towards him.
"How are you RK sir,I need to talk with you today....could you please wait after the Engagement,please ".
RK nod yes and goes to find a place to sit.he sees Manasvini coming to the stage dressed in Orange colour lehenga and gives her a thumbs up .
Sultan reaches Mumbai and waits for his car when he sees Roma coming out of the taxi.he remembers meeting her once in Assam and approaches her with a smile,
"Good noon aunty,Do you remember me ?I am Sultan ,Dr.Meera Despandey's son ,it is really a pleasure to meet you once again ,you seems younger than before...we usually visit your house during our leaves,last time during our trip to Assam.you even shared with my mother about one of your relative who is pregnant with triplets... And she said about one of her patient whom she diagnosed with triplets.and gave some tips for health care of the lady,she was very enthusiastic to meet her but that day due to my friend's condition ,mom couldn't come to your house to see the person,Now how is she,what about the children ,are they well ?I read one of your book during the journey it was really awesome,Are you going back to Assam ...or are you shifting back to Mumbai"
Roma thinks for a minute and remembers meeting him along with his mother Meera,
"How are you ?How is your mom Meera.its been so long ...now where is she practicing,Is she living here in Mumbai ?No dear,I am living in Assam only,came to meet my friend's daughter ,she is living here ....the same person whom you talked about now,she is living with her kids,I came to visit her,oh she is here finally ...it is really a tension to take care of kids.She went to buy them some snacks."
Sultan turns to see Madhu coming with her triplets having food parcel in their hand.she didn't notice Sultan and begin to talk with Roma,
"They are so naughty,want to take this food home and eat...so I packed the item"
Roma pinches the cheek of Maya and begin to introduce Sultan to Madhu,
"Do you remember,I mentioned about one of my pen pal,who works as doctor in Mumbai,Mrs Meera,I even asked her to visit you during the pregnancy but they couldn't come that day due to some reasons.this is Sultan,Meera's son and Sultan this is Madhubala,my friend's daughter and these are her kids ,Aryaa,Maya and Saaya,Madhu is working here in a company,I came to visit her"
Madhu turns to greet him and gets shocked to see Sultan standing there with equal shocked reaction.Roma sees the flight timing and leaves from there after saying bye to both of them.Madhu tries to walk away from there without talking to him But Sultan reaches her in less than a minute and stops her from going,he sees his driver approaching and says,
"take this kids to the car and help them to eat the food,meet my close friend Madhubala,we met after a long while and need to talk about something important ".
Both of them sit in the restaurant,Sultan orders two plate vegetable pulav and begin to question Madhu,
"I am really surprised to see you back in Mumbai,how are you ?"
Madhu smiles gently and replies,
"See for yourself,I am living happily ...no problem "
The waitor keeps the dishes in the table and leaves the place,Sultan tastes the pulav and waits for Madhu to talk but she becomes so silent after talking few words.
"You have changed so very much in these years....you are very silent now...where are you staying now,You didn't invite me to your wedding and so introduce your husband to me...today we going to meet your mister.
Madhu feels tensed on hearing the casual words of sultan.she pretends to not care much about his words.She tries to find some excuses when Sultan asks her the next question,
"Mm mm tell me his name...."
Madhu chokes on hearing his questions...
"Hey Madhu,be careful .....don't eat fastly....its my fault,I am not letting you eat the food and asking you so many questions.....don't worry I will remain silent.let us eat the food and then talk."
Madhu lowers her head and begin to dig the food without talking further.Sultan sizes her with a smile ,he sees Madhu's son rushing inside the hotel searching for her and feels like seen the kid before .he tries to find from his memory.he thinks to talk to the kid when the boy comes closer,
"This boy looks like .....I have seen him somewhere....".
Both of them comes out of the restaurant and gets into the car.Sultan sees the boy once more and couldnt remember.Madhu tells the address to the driver due to constant pestering of Sultan.they reaches her house.Sultan asks the driver to leave with the car and walks inside the compound .Madhu sees him coming and tries to compel him to go.
"Where is your husband,did he went out ?,no issues I will wait and see him....Madhu open the door ."
Madhu takes the kids and makes them change cloth and let them lie in the bedroom and comes back to the hall and sees Sultan reading the newspaper from the table.she tries to send him,
"I think he is out to meet friends ......it takes so long for him to come, you can't meet him today ,so bye Sultan".
Sultan laughs on seeing her tension,
"I know very well Madhu,even if I wait here for 24 hours,I can't see your husband...do you know the reason because you don't have such character in your life.You know what that Shikky was blabbering continuously in the phone before falling to the ground.he said that your husband didn't come to the wedding...,I always felt that there is some sort of problem with your sudden disappearance and the lady doctor whom you met before years to confirm your pregnancy is my mother Me era Despandey,She once said about meeting you in the hospital after seeing our photos but I just ignored the matter thinking may be my mom was mistaken about you ....but she is right,you was the lady whom she diagnosed isn't it ?"
Madhu remains silent ,
"Do you have anything to explain to me?what is all this Madhu,what is this children,I remember Roma aunty telling about her relative girl pregnant with triplet,that day when my mom saw your photo itself I felt something missing and tried to contact you but your dad asked us not to contact you.he said that you are married and settled in Assam,but now I came to know that you are not at all married and wait .....so this kids are yours ,And could you explain why your son is having a striking resemblance to your stupid Ex boss Rishab Kundra,are you giving me a explanation or shall I call him?"
Madhu sees him dialing RK's number and shouts,"
No I have reasons"
Edited by janani04 - 3 years ago
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