Chapter 2
Girls like u shouldn’t drive on road. And never come between my work for sure. U r the one who stopped my man today right?
Ur man was following my friend. And who r u to tell me what I should or shouldn’t do. Guys like u r the reason parents feel ashamed about themselves.
Hey… u don’t talk about my family.
Why? I didn’t said anything wrong. Guys like u r shame on ur family name.
And then I burnt ur consignment that day. U were the only one stupid enough to stand up to Raghav Rao.
P – Yes. I was stu… Heyyy… u called me stupid.
R – Sorry Mrs. Rao. My bad. I should have added immensely stupid.
He chuckled.
P – U Raghav Rao… Fine I won’t talk to u now. Even if u come running behind me.
His expressions changed. Anger in eyes with a water droplet in side.
R – U always do that anyways. No matter how much I cry or beg. U never come back once u leave.
P – Get ready for the Pooja. Farhad will come any second.
R – Get lost.
P – Sure???
His eyes swelled up. The misery of his being was visible on his face.
F – Anna… Pandit Ji is calling u. R u ready?
His expression reverted to his stoic self.
R – Will be dere in 5 minutes.
P – Good Boy. Now get ready ASAP.
Raghav changed to traditional clothing and arrived downstairs. The Pooja started. Hymns were being chanted and atmosphere was to be peaceful.
P – U r looking good in traditional?
P - What?? No reply. Don’t be a spoil sport. I was just joking with u. Ok fine…. I will never stop talking you. Fine now??? U r my Ghamandi Rao. U know right?
R – I have lost u once. I m not losing u again. No way.
Cold Fire never left his eyes.
F – Anna…. Anna… Pandit Ji is saying something.
R – What???
F – He asked u to put the garland on the photo.
R – Ok…. Ya right.
He did as asked as the air was becoming difficult to breathe. The Pandit announced the completion of rituals and he stood and moved out of mansion to get the breath he desperately was craving for. He has to hold himself. Farhad followed him out.
F – Anna what happened? Y u came out suddenly?
R – Nothing. An important call to attend. U go back. I will join.
F – Its been 2 years anna. U…
R – I will join Farhad.
F – Ok anna.
And Farhad left as he knew its of no use.
P – Two years… Really that long?
R – Yes that long. Two years of nightmares Mrs. Rao.