Part 10:
Ragini woke up next morning feeling like tired and weak, she didn't sleep well the previous night thinking about things in her life, past present and future. She felt like she will have to deal with a storm soon, she didn't know why but she was restless and she knew something is going to happen she just hope and prayed it wasn't something terrible with her family. She got up freshened up and went down for breakfast everyone was at the table. They all looked at her and wished her good morning and smiled. They carried on with the chit chat and having their breakfast.
Ragini: good morning how is everyone today?
Rohan: not sure about everyone but you look tired?
Ragini: I am okay just didn't sleep too well last night.
Nandini: really what happen are you okay, you are not sick or anything are you?
Ragini: I am fine Bhabhi just thinking too much I guess
Jaya: I told you not to think too much and sleep, you never listen to me she made a sad face, Ragini walked over to her and hugged her.
Ragini: sorry mum I will try not to over think but you know how it is right
Ram: Ragini stay home today and have rest okay, take a nap you will feel better
Ragini: no dad I need to go and checked few things at the hospital and then go to the home to see if they are all okay
Ram: you are not going to listen to me?
Ragini: fine I will stay and make few calls to make sure everything is alright, happy?
Ram: very he smiled
Angel: didi when I come back from school we will watch a movie and have ice cream okay she smile
Ragini: of course my sweetheart she left Jaya and came to hug Angel
Rohan: this is not fair Ragini gets to stay home and I have to go to work not good made a sad face
Rahul: awww so sad NOT, Ragini does more work in one day then you do an entire week
Nadini: leave my brother alone will you at least he is working and helping out
Rohan: that is why I love you Bhabhi you are the best, unlike some people who never appreciate my work
Both Nandini and Rohan hi fived each other
Simi: so everyone hurry up and eat we need to leave, Rohan bhaiya can I get a lift please?
Rohan: if I must, if I say no everyone will gang up me
Nandini: don't worry Rohan I am here for you
Angel: mum dad I am done can we please leave I don't want to be late
Rohan: wow Rahul bhaiya your daughter is like you always wants to be punctual
Rahul: yes and when you have kid/s they will be like you lazy and irritating
Everyone finishes breakfast and make their way out. Ragini and Jaya say bye to everyone and go to their rooms.
Jaya is in her room sitting and thinking if she should go and talk to Ragini or just leave it she doesn't want to drag the past back and make Ragini unhappy, Jay walked to Ragini's room and saw he was on the phone Ragini told her to come in with hand gestures.
Jaya came in and sat down she was just looking at Ragini thinking how much pains this girl has endured in her life and still she is standing tall above all the people who have given her pain, she was proud of her and she always will be. Ragini finished her called and came sat next to Jaya.
Ragini: did you want something mum?
Jaya: no came to see what you were up to, no surprises you are working as always.
Ragini: what can I do mum it has to be done right
Jaya: yes but you have to take care of yourself it is important
Ragini: I know and I will plus you are all here for me so I don't need to worry right
Jaya: yes we are always here for you and I am glad you know that
Ragini: do you want to do something we have the house to us or do you want to go shopping and then after shopping we can go for lunch
Jaya: no just stay here we will make something to eat together okay
Ragini: sure
Jaya: are you okay Ragini?
Ragini: yes I am fine okay stop worrying
Jaya: being a mother its hard to stop worrying about your kids
Ragini: was emotional mum you are the best , I never knew what a mums love was until I came here thank you so much for coming in my life for being my mum and loving me like no one did before
Jaya: don't cry or you will make me cry as well, we should be happy okay
Ragini: yes now smile and lets just not worry or stress over anything
Jaya: done
They both go down to make for themselves they didn't want to waste this opportunity which they got after so long.
MM
AP was in the kitchen worrying about Laksh she didn't know what to do she was helpless, she cannot see her son in pain and unhappy but she couldn't forget what he did to Ragini. AP felt ashamed to be called a woman and a mother because she couldn't help Ragini when she needed a help. AP always knew Ragini was deprived of a loving mum and she couldn't be the mum Ragini needed. She couldn't forgive herself like she couldn't forgive Laksh.
Sujata: Jiji what happened you are lost?
AP: nothing just thinking
Sujata: about Laksh?
AP: yes, I don't know what to do or say
Sujata: everything will be okay
AP: how? it's been months things are same if not worse
Sujata: I know but what can we do
AP: I failed as a mum, as a woman and as a Mother in law
Sujata: you cannot think like that
AP: how shall I think Sujata, my son is upset and in pain but I cannot help him because of what he did, I couldn't do anything to help Ragini when she needed my help
Sujata: there is no way you would have known about what they did? They looked happy and it fooled all of us not only you
AP: I know and that hurts me the most tha I couldn't see it, everything happened right under our nose and we missed the signs
Sujata: I know what happened to Ragini was terrible, I feel bad as well
AP: we all hurt her Sujata some way or other, but what Laksh did it is unforgivable
Laksh was standing next to the door and he heard their conversation and he started to hate himself even more. He didn't know how his family still tolerate him after everything he has done and the shame he has caused them. His dad still doesn't talk to him probably becase of his actions. The only thing he can do now is try to get Ragini to talk to him and come back and see both the families at least once to tell them she forgive them, he knows she will never forgive him but she can at least forgive the families, after all this time otherwise both families will be unhappy forever. He cannot let that happen he has to get Ragini to forgive both the families. She can hate him as much as she likes.
Ragini and Jaya have lunch and are relaxing, Ragini has her head on Jaya's lap and she has her eyes closed. Jaya is massaging her head and Ragini feels so relaxed.
Jaya: you need to Sleep Ragini
Ragini: no mum I am fine, its peaceful like this, I feel no pressure, stress or scared when I have my head on you lap
Jaya: aww my baby
Ragini: I never had this feeling before because I didn't have anyone who would let me put my head on their lap and massage my head like this, since childhood I was all alone now I have you I don't feel alone
Jaya: she hugs Ragini and kisses her head
Angel comes back from school and runs to run Jaya and Ragini.
Angel: okay didi lets go we will watch a film and have lots of ice cream
Ragini: okay first you go freshen up and we will sit in my room okay.
Angel: okay didi, love and kisses Ragini's cheeks and runs up the stairs
Jaya: okay you better go before madam comes and has a go at you they both laugh
Ragini: yes mum you are right I should go, why do you come and join us?
Jaya: no you both have fun I will wait for your dad
Ragini: ooohhh want to spend time with dad how romantic enjoy
Jaya: sshhh shameless girl run, Ragini runs smiling and she is happy her parents want to spend time with each other after so long. She prays that they always stay happy.
Laksh is in his room walking up and down trying to think of an idea to talk to Ragini. But he can't come up with one. The door is open AP saw him, she came in the room.
AP: what happened Laksh you seem stressed?
Laksh: I am trying to think of a way to meet Ragini, but she won't see me so I don't know what to do?
AP: if you really want to meet her I am sure you will find a way?
Laksh started thinking and he knew his mum was and right he has to find a way no matter what. He has an idea and he will have to put that in action tomorrow. Tonight he will have to plan everything carefully. He cannot make any one angry or upset more than he always has.