It was easy for Raavi to wake up early on that day since she didn't even close her eyes on the previous night. Her heart was getting heavier while thinking about the court hearing. Is it because of the thought that she failed in her life or is it because of the fear of losing the right to think of Shiva as her life partner. She was in complete dilemma. More than anything she was confused with her own thoughts and the tears which are about to fall from her eyes.
Raavi decided to distract herself with cooking. Shiva was still sleeping at the door side ,she hesitated there for a while on the way. It was still very early to start cooking. No one should wake up with the noise. She closed the kitchen door and started with the work. 9 AM is the time slot given for counselling. Anyways she had to finish everything before leaving.
From what she had seen after coming to the family, Shiva seemed to be caring and loving towards every one there. Its true that she had fought with him in almost every occasion they met before marriage.
But ever since they got married, she took purposeful efforts to make it up between them. If she had to divorce Shiva during the initial few days of marriage, she would've not given it a second thought may be.
But now something seems to be different. She had started considering him as her life partner. Started believing the fact that , he will be the one who can be with her for the rest of her life. Not sure what kind of feeling is that. But she had never felt like going away from Shiva and from the day she left him, she was heart broken.
What could be the reason for him to hate her so much !! that was a large question mark in her head.
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Raavi was really silent while serving the break fast for every one. Gombi and Dhara noticed her . Shiva was sneaking glances at her occasionally. She tried her best not to meet eyes with any one and was just serving food.
"bhabi, aaj tho college nahi hai. aap subah subah kaha ja rahi hai?" Krish asked her. Apart from him every one else in the family had that in their mind that it 's the first day of their divorce case hearing.
Ignoring him Gombi told her.
"Raavi, mein thuche drop kar dunga".
"Nahi Gombi, mein Massi ma ke saath aavungi". Ravi didn't want to go with her .But maasi had insisted that she 'll accompany her to the court.
"Raavi, tu aur kitna der karogi. jaldi aana mere saath. Muche iss ghar me baithne ka koi irada nahi hai".
Massi came from nowhere and Raavi didnt even notice her. Shiva looked at her fiercely but kept quiet.
"Massi ma, thodi der baitho ,na. mein abhi aayi". Saying that Raavi went up stairs for drying the cloths.
While coming down she noticed Shiva , who was unloading the huge rice bags there.
For him it might be like any other day. May be even a happier day. He is one step closer to a great escape from the bad luck in his life. Raavi thought to herself.
Suddenly she noticed the two guys standing on top of the truck. Raavi stood there observing them and Shiva. She had never seen them with the truck before. She felt like they were planning something. The next moment she got shocked seeing them trying to throw a fully loaded rice bag on Shiva , while he was already carrying one on his shoulders.
"Shiva , hato" she shouted immediately and rushed towards them. it fell on the ground from their hand and Shiva had a narrow escape.
"Aap dono kon hain aur kya kar rahe yaha pe."Raavi shouted at them. "Jhut bolne ki koshish bhi mat karna. mein vahan khadi thi, aur thum dono ko , ye bag iske upar daalthe hue dekh rahi thi."
Raavi turned to Shiva. Thank god he is fine. she thought to herself. He could see the concern for him in her eyes.
Whole family came running there and the guys who were planning the attack on Shiva got nervous and were trying to escape. Gombi and Dev caught them while Shiva was looking at Raavi in kind of disbelief.
"Shiva , kya hua. sab thik hai. thum dono thik hai. ?" Dhara asked looking at both of them.
"Dhara di, kuch bhi nahi hai.Shayad koi galat femi hai. aap anthar jaayiye." Raavi immediately took her inside. She turned back and looked at Shiva in his eyes and understood he also didn't want Dhara to know this and get worried about him.
The Brothers tied up the culprits and handed over them to the police. Gombi came to Raavi.
" Raavi, achcha huva tune dekh liya. varna pata nahi kya ho jata isko". he was really worried for Shiva.
Shiva was standing there looking at her. he wanted to thank Raavi also he was surprised with the fact that she was standing there looking out for him.
"Bhabhi, aap tho super woman nikali. kaise pata chala aap ko, ki yeh dono Shiva ke upar attack karne vale the?" Krish asked her.
She smiled at him but didn't say anything. Few things are like that. They will leave the kind of impression that, you are bound by destiny.She had many experiences like that with Shiva. She knew that Shiva and Raavi are born to fight with each other but may be to protect each other as well. More than ever ,she wanted to stay with Shiva.
-- to be Continued---