Meant to Be, chapter-2,pg-2

Chapter-2

Before anyone could say or do anything riddhima excused herself and ran out of the room. She asked a nurse standing by for the way to the washroom and headed in the direction told. She couldn't believe something like memories, formless, shapeless memories could rush with so overwhelming a force, threatening do consume her whole''..why was this happening to her????what had she done???what sin had she committed that she was punished not once, twice 'but thrice''yes this was the third time god was playing with her heart'.a heart that has been mangled ruthlessly'.so much that she was surprised that it still beat'..she looked upwards as if in defeat and closed her eyes'.suddenly a scene flashed in her brain''

A girl of around 14 was standing in front of a school'..she looked nervous'.very nervous indeed'..a woman was standing in front of her "riddhima'..dont behavelike a child'..why are you so nervous???"asked the woman

"because it's the board exam mom''"answered the girl.

"so what''it is only another rexam'.. treat it like any other exam beta'..just go ahead and give your best shot'okay.. and leave the rest on bhagvanji'if you face it head on with honesty he'll reward you'.. and I'm sure you'll top this one too!!!!"

"really'.does that rule apply to every exam mum???"

The woman laughed and replied "ofcourse beta'.this and every other exam that you face!!!!"

The girl, feeling much more confident now waved her mother off and entered the building'..

Suddenly it struck to her what she had to do'''it was like it was the most obvious thing to think'..

Riddhima din't realize when tears started flowing out of her eyes'but when they did'.she was amazed they were still there'she couldn't believe she could cry more!!!!!

As soon as she heard someone approaching she treid to calm herself down''when muskaan entered she could see only riddhima's back'..she rushed towards her and hugged her from the back.

"I'm sorry ridzi''.i'm so sorry!!!! I really am. Trust me!!!! Please!!"

"why are you sorry muskaan'I suppose this was what you wanted?"said riddhima coldly'.

Muskaan was shocked to hear that "what'..you think I called him here''I didn't have the slightest idea that he was coming here'..how was I to know anyway! Sanjeevani does'nt recruit interns with my permission you know'' I said I was sorry because it is because of me that you are here and you have to go through all this. I'm sorry yar'.trust me I didn't know anything'.mujhe to tere expressions dekh k sab samajh aya!!!"

"oh! I'm sorry muski'.i..i just don't know what I'm saying'.yeah you're right how were you to know'."

"its okay yar'.you tell me are you alright?? You want to go home??"

"and get fired the very first day'are you mad???"

"toh phir you wait here'.i'll send that rascal away"

"nahi muski''its not his fault'..jo kuch bhi hua tha usme uski koi galti nahi thi'"

"I cant believe you are still supporting him!!!!"

"yes I am because he didn't do anything'..us bechare ko toh puri baat bhi nahi pata!!"

"what are you saying ???"

"that he's not wrong'and that he's a nice person indeed'.its only my feelings '..my past and everything dats troubling me'.. I think I just need some time'"

"ridzi you think you'll be able to cope up with this for 2 whole years??"

"I don't know muski'..all I know right now is that ihave to try'..i can't run from it all my life'.. I have to face it someday and today seems just as good as any other'.."

"you sure??? Missing padma aunty???"

"yeah'.more than ever I think'..but yes I'm sure'." As she said this riddhima couldn't help but think that she was assuring herself more than muskaan.

"I think we should make a move then'.atul must be waiting for us '.chalein???"

"yeah'.let's go'"

"ridzi'.."

"haan??"

"don't worry'. Everything'll be alright okay''and I'm always there for you''..don't forget that'"

"I know that" feeling a little lighter riddhima left for dr.keerti's cabin with muskaan''but she knew that another confrontation was inevitable''the one she has been avoiding for three years''she did'nt really know how she would explain things to armaan''and how he would react'''..