FF: Fikr (Worry) - Note - pg25 (31/03/2013) - Page 4

Tears welled up in her eyes, they slid down her face now pale and down her saree, with the horror of what she had just witnessed and she couldn't believe he could do something like that and on top of that. It was the girl she never liked'.It can't be true whatever I saw. But the thoughts troubled her. She wouldn't let it go easily, and she knew she had to find out whether it was true or not.

Slowly she made her way toward where they were standing. It became clearer to see who was there. It was her ' ANITA!

She's back to steal my husband away from me? It has been nearly a year after our wedding, why now? I won't let her, that's impossible'Gopi carried on walking towards them. They did not even notice that she was heading towards them; they were so engrossed in their own talks. Gopi thought that this new kindness towards her was just and act? So that she would not suspect him. That is why she never held her hopes high; she had learnt that lesson already.

Without a second thought she was about to rush towards them and make her presence known and confront them as to what was going on. Her heart started to beat faster than it already was. Just say I am wrong and they are just meeting as friends? I doubt that, and then what will he think of me it that is right? But I need to find out. She continued to go further, but then a voice stopped her.

'Gopi'!!! She heard a male voice calling her, she jerked her head towards the left of her, she had no time to stop and at this time she needed no obstruction. But to her surprise she saw her old friend Vijay; he was waving at her with a lot of enthusiasm. He wandered over to Gopi waiting for her to respond, but she didn't. Instead she kept glancing behind her as if she were about to miss something. Coming very close to her he hugged her tightly and then released her, he had a huge grin on his face.

'Hi, how are you Gopi, it been a long time since we met' 'You forgot your best friend'? Vijay said pleasantly. Although Gopi was a little surprised by the hug she hugged him back half heartedly. Although she wanted to feel thrilled at meeting her childhood closest friend but all she felt was sadness. She forced herself to smile and plastered a smile on her face. 'Umm, yes Vijay it's been a very long time. I am fine, how are you'? Gopi replied dryly. She quickly glanced back and to her surprise saw him striding towards them. Where is she? Why is he walking towards us? She knew that he had heard Vijay calling her; otherwise he wouldn't even have known that she was here. 'Hello, I am Ahem, Ahem Modi, CEO of Modi industries'. He introduced himself. 'I am Gopi's husband'. Ahem said with a stern expression on his face, a face which showed no emotions. 'This is Vijay' Gopi said curtly, unable to look at him without tears falling out of her eyes. Ahem and Vijay looked at each other, an awkward silence filled the air around them. Realising the tension, Gopi smiled at Vijay and quickly promised to meet him later at some other time. They were in a rush and needed to go.

Vijay could sense the tension between the couple and decided that it was not the time to talk to his best friend. She had changed a lot. Before she was a lively girl, in school she was the happy one making everyone smile. Although she was not bright, no one had hated her. The problems she had at home were only told to Vijay by Gopi's sister Rashi. Rashi had trusted Vijay a lot because Gopi and Vijay were very close, he tried to make her smile and laugh whenever she was upset.

Vijay felt that this was not the right time, he agreed with Gopi and faintly smiled at Ahem and walked away. He hoped the best for the couple and knew that if Gopi needed any help he would surely help.

Gopi turned towards him, she was furious as it were with what she had witnessed. But she was shocked to see him glaring at her. His nostrils flared and the anger was clearly visible in his eyes, the stern expression on his face had not faltered. 'Who was that'? He commanded more than questioned. Why should I answer, who is he to ask? When he is cheating behind my back then why should I answer? She bravely stared into his eyes and replied in a monotone 'why should I tell you? You have no right over me. If you do not tell me who you meet then why shall I tell you? She blasted. He looked shocked, he never expected this blow. He became angrier. 'What do you mean I have no right over you? I am your husband, lawfully wedded husband; I don't need to tell you anything'. 'You are wrong Mr Modi; I have every right to know why you were with that woman, that woman who is ruining my life. Does she not realise that you are married? What about me? Did you not even think of me once before you had done this? She shouted at him. 'Gopi what are you'..' That's enough Ahemji, I have seen enough, I do not need to hear anymore'..

Without another word Gopi turned on her heels not able to hear anymore, walked straight ahead. Quickening her pace she started to run slightly. She could hear ahem striding after her telling her to stop. But she was in no mood to listen. She had had enough!

Fresh tears welled in her eyes blurring her vision and streamed down her face. Next minute all she heard was GOPI!

But soon enough the voices faded out and Gopi drifted off into the darkness; while the world around her continued their daily routines'.this was not a normal day''and it was not over YET...