Part 3
Mumbai
Digvijay was worried as Veer didn't return home...he was sitting in his chair and waiting for his Son...there was no sleep in his eyes...he thought about his wife, if she wouldn't have left him, Veer would have been very close to her...she was a dignified and very charming lady...Digvijay knew very well that Veer won't listen to him easily, but there could be some way to convince him...he looked at a huge picture in the hall...that was Veer's 18th birthday...Digvijay had called the renowned photographer to make a big canvas as he looked the world's most handsome boy that day...
Veer was dignified and looked very diplomatic...he spoke very less, and likes to hear only the relevant things...he hates when someone keeps on repeating the same thing again and again. All his thoughts came to a halt when Kaka asked Digvijay to eat something...but there was no response from him... Digvijay was upset and worried... "Kaka,don't ask me...i don't want to eat anything...Veer's future is tormenting me from all sides...i have everything but still I am the poorest man on this earth."
Kaka felt distressed as well...he didn't have any words to pacify Digvijay. Kaka knew that Manohar would be the only one who can surely tell where Veer was at this hour. He turned his old frame towards Manohar's room...
Manohar was a humorous and a kind man...he never liked to hurt anybody...he loved his childhood friend and could do anything for him...he loves to eat...he never accompanied Veer but he always knew where Veer was...he knew Veer was stubborn and would never listen to him...
Kaka knocked at the door, found it open...as the door opened it made a little sound...
Manohar was eating when Kaka interrupted him "Manohar, where is Veer...when is he coming home?". That was enough for Manohar to get twitchy...he was bundle of nerves the moment Kaka questioned him with the "Veer" word in his sentence...
Manohar knew one day he will surely get butchered at his dear friend's expense...he thought his captivating friend must be enjoying his life the fullest and making his life most miserable on this earth...he became like a newspaper who reports about Mr Veer's latest news to Mr Kaka...his mind got all bogged...Manohar couldn't think of a suitable and descent answer to give to the old man...God forbid if Kaka got to know what Veer was doing this time, he will surely get a heart attack...Manohar didn't know whether to smile at the old man or cry in front of him...he would never tell the truth about his friends activities, otherwise the old man will dig his grave first... "he...he's at a friend's birthday party..." Manohar sighed in relief... but there was one more question coming out for poor Manohar... "whose birthday party continues till 1:00 am in the morning?" Kaka stared at Manohar for a minute before Manohar's face expression changed a million times... "you don't know Kaka...now days people celebrate till early morning...don't worry he will come soon..." Kaka was standing as if he would kill Manohar with his questions "why didn't you go??" Kaka asked with his raised eyebrow...Manohar could sense the anger in the old man's tone... "well I...i wasn't well...so I thought of resting at home..."
Kaka wasn't surprised at the lies Manohar was making up for his dear friend "please call Veer...and tell him his Father is waiting for him" Kaka said and left the room...
Manohar took a deep breath...then took out his phone to dial Veer's no...
Kaka asked Digvijay to sleep...or he might fall sick...but Digvijay did not budge an inch or said anything... Kaka went closer to his master "My Sir...you should go and rest now..." there was still no movement...Kaka moved his hand to touch his master's hand...to his shock Digvijay fainted with his mouth half open...Kaka immediately called the doctor...
After some time...
Manohar informed Kaka about Veer. Both were waiting for Veer to come...Digvijay was breathing his last breath...he only wanted to see his Son...his vision was getting blurred...but he had to tell Veer the secret he had been hiding from him since years...
Veer was driving towards the hospital...with one hand he turned the stirring wheel towards his right and with other hand he was drinking...there wasn't a moment when he would not be drinking at night, unaware of his future...unaware of a hidden secret that will change his life forever...unaware of what destiny had already planned for him...even when he was drunk he could drive safely...he was aware of what he was doing...he had a strong and attractive body...drinking at night had become a part of his life now...he looked at the mirror while stopping at the lights...just to check and found a lipstick mark on his attractive lips...he took out a tissue and wiped it off '..opened the window and flung it outside his car...
Digvijay knew Veer would turn twenty one in next few months and before that he must do something to change his life...to get rid of the curse, before its too late for him...
Kaka asked Digvijay to rest "my Sir please rest...you will recover soon"
Digvijay looked at Kaka... "i don't have much time Kaka...there is a hidden secret that I want you to tell...you must keep that in mind..."
Kaka was little surprised "please don't say anything my Sir...let me call the doctor..."
Digvijay stopped him "twenty five years back my Father told me about this curse...he got me married to a girl at twenty one...my life was saved because Kaushalya entered in my life...she was a pure hearted lady who protected me and my family...but now I am worried for Veer."
Kaka "i am listening to you my Sir...but I didn't understand why you worried for Veer"
Digvijay "Veer must marry a girl who is pure at heart, mind and body, only then his life will be saved forever"
Kaka "but my Sir...what is this curse about?"
Digvijay "Kaka...this curse has been in our family since last hundred years now...and being a Father I am always worried for him...i won't live that long to protect my Son... but as I said he must have a girl who is pure like an angel...the moment she will touch Veer, he will be saved...otherwise he will die at the day he will turn twenty one."
Kaka was shocked and surprised at what Digvijay has said... "don't worry my Sir...there are so many good girls...and we get a nice and descent girl who can marry Veer"
Digvijay smiled "its not that easy Kaka...in this huge world where impurity has prevailed so quickly...it will be difficult to find a pure soul and body...and Veer will never marry any girl...i am his Father and I know about my Son...i know he has relation with so many girls but none of them is pure"
Kaka "but how would we know Sir..."
Digvijay "There is an old box in my cabinet...you will see a black crown in it...it will automatically break the moment Veer will have any relation with a virtuous girl in his life...his life will start changing after that..."
Digvijay started breathing quickly, Kaka got worried and immediately called the doctor in...
Few minutes later...Veer parked the car outside the hospital...he couldn't walk straight, with a frown on his forehead, red eyes...his hair seemed wet and not in place...his shirt was carelessly tugged in his jeans... he was walking slowly with the small bottle of alcohol in his hand... he looked handsomely captivating...he walked to the reception...had a sip of his alcohol... "Digvijay Raichand" he said looking into the receptionist's eyes...
She smiled...she had never seen such handsome man in her life...she asked him very nicely "May I know your name please?" and adjusted her voice a little to be more soft and sweet...
"Veer Raichand" he said with a husky voice...
she lovingly stared at him... "oh...nice name...well he's is in..." she was about to speak when Manohar saw him... "Veer...Veer"
Veer slowly turned his attractive eyes towards Manohar... and started walking straight towards the hall way...
Manohar came running towards him "Veer..." he started crying... Veer looked at him furiously...
Manohar kept his hand on his forehead "Veer...Digvijay uncle is no more...he's left us..."
Veer had another sip of his alcohol and threw the bottle away... then went towards the room with Manohar... there wasn't a single tear in his eyes... he looked at his Father's dead body...till he was alive Veer never bothered to even talk to him...but today he wanted to talk, to ask his Father...that why he left him alone... Kaka was wiping his tears when he saw Veer... his face was red...eyes were moist...but there were no tears so far...there wasn't any regret on Veer's face...he stared the last time at his Father's dead body...
Kaka came closer to Veer and touched his head... "Chote sahib...we have to leave for the last rites"
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