Baawre Part-16
~Round2- Neki Kar Air Dariya Mein Dal~
Swara POV-
Yesterday I was happy. I was smiling, after long I met baba. He finally agreed to talk to me. We both sat in his room. We chatted for long. The cause of my happiness was Sanskaar. I called him. I wanted to thank him for helping me get back dad and his warmth and love. I wanted to hug him. He didn't respond to my calls. I was tensed. Ragini tried calling laksh jiju. He told her he and Sanskaar are at club. He won't be drinking and will take care of Sanskaar. Ragini di grew angry at him. He said Sanskaar deserves a party. He asked her not to tell me but little did he knew I heard the call. Sanskaar made me happy that day but then the same night he himself shattered me. I was hurt seeing him dance along with other girls. Okay if it was me I would'nt mind but they were some other girls. More than that they were glaring at him with lustful eyes. They were drooling over him. I felt like pushing them away. Bursting their eyes which dared to ease their hidden lust by him.
He was dancing freely but a girl with a s**ttish tight short dress was trying to get too close to him. As if things were already too good another girl came to him and began dancing. He was drunk and couldn't sense things but then I could and I couldn't tolerate any other girl close to him.
My rage was hitting peaks. He stopped dancing as soon as he saw me. He I'm a way pushed the girls away. I wasn't angry at him at first but then I couldn't get angry upon those unknown girls. He had to be the victim of my rage. I left immediately. He followed me but I left. I reached home and ran to my room. The anger took over my mind so much that I couldn't help but cried. About 10 minutes later I heard Jijus car halt on the door. I was still angry I washed my face and slept cuddling up my blanket and pretended to be asleep. I didn't want to hear him talk to me or cry in front of him.
He tried to convence me but stopped too soon. I asked him to get lost. He took it very seriously. Next morning I expected him to come to me say sorry but then he was just smiling and looking at me. It made me more mad at him. Perhaps my feeling didn't matter to him. Perhaps for him I am just a toy. He had used my body and now he feels free to do all he wishes. I was again feeling cheated. This time most worstly. He proved it, to convence me he brought tickets for our honeymoon. He was still thinking about S*x, I was hurt as hell. I packed my bags and left.
My mind only questions me one thing, where should I go? I won't go back to my place. Dad will be hell angry. I am here sitting on a bench. I don't know where to go. I am sure I ain't going back to him. I am no toy. If he thinks so then perhaps we aren't meant to be together. I am hating him yet loving him at the same time. How strange!! but does he even care?
Years made their way out of my eyes. I couldn't help but cried.
Sanskaar POV-
Her absence made me go restless. I tried calling her, she rejected all my calls. I wanted to visit her but then I don't know how will I meet her. I didn't know things would get so serious. I never wanted to hurt her. I could never do that. She is my heart beat. After that day when I said that I drink not her, everyone thinks I mislead her an innocent soul. I didn't mind that but seriously I was frustrated with her dad's constant taunts. That night when he finally agreed to meet her he insulted me again. He said choosing me for his daughter was a mistake. I felt hurt. I never take shit from people. I wouldn't have taken it from him as well only because he was Swara's father I was silent. I moved out. This man was frustrating. He was not my father in law but a full fledged Sasu Maa for me. He is my worst marriage gift. Past 6 months thrice he had slapped me and said all sorts of non sense to me. It was the most bitter words someone could say. I stayed silent just for Swara. I had slept on the footpath outside his door just for his three slaps in one go. Alas, he forgave only his daughter after all the drama and not me.
I only went to the club to get rid of the sitty feelings building up in me. I was too filled up. Two shots of vodka and rest I forgot how many more I continued to drink while dancing. It relived me. I felt happy again. Perhaps God has some problem with me being happy. I think he is jealous. Swara came there and now the mess.
She says I was only behind S*x!! I was hurt I didn't mean to say that get lost with ur bad mood and let's get intimate. I just wanted her to come with me spend sometime. This Manali trip could be a great break for both of us. She could take her time, she could stay angry with me but things turned even more horrible.
I came out of everything that was past. I again called her but she cut the call. I decided to go and check if she safely reached. I won't be able to sleep if she would be lost like this. I moved out searching for her.
10:00 am
I was driving my car to her house. When I heard a horrible screech.. "HELP" shouted someone. It was perhaps a lady. I stopped my car and moved out. I saw a girl of about 18 running in horror. Few men were behind her. Her clothes were torned. She was shouting for help in a pathetic condition. I moved to her and pulled her behind me. She clutched my coat tight. The filthy minded beings halted.
Guy1- hey what u want give the girl to us.
Sa- U dare not come close to her.
Guy2- why who is she?
I glared at the girl. She was a young innocent soul very very scared.
Sa- She is my sister and dare anyone come close to her.
Guy1- who are u han?
Sa- Inspector Sanskaar Maheshwari.
I faked.
Sa- and I will arrest u both now.
They were a bit horrified. I ran behind them to chase them. They ran away. I heard the girl's crying sound. I ran back to her. She was all tears and harshly crying. I knew it she had to she had been through a nightmare. I tried going close and tried consoling her but she was too scared. I tried explaining her but she was only shivering more.
All of the sudden I saw Swara. I felt relieved now she could console her. She ran to the girl and embraced her. I took off my blazer to cover her.
I moved close when Swara shouted at me.
Sw- DOOR.. BILKUL DOOR.. I never knew u will fall so low. How can u fall so low??
I was shocked and confused at the same time.
Sa- Swara!! Kya bol Rahi ho see ...
She didn't respond to me. She got up and snatched the blazer from my hand she wrapped it around the girl.
The road was lone. The shivering girl fainted. Me and Swara ran and picked her up. We both sat in my car she sat along with her in my car we rushed to the hospital.
The girl was taken under the doctors care. Swara didn't even let me touch her. She was hell angry at me. I couldn't understand why? Was it because if last night or something else?? We were waiting for the doctor she didn't even let me fill the formalities etc. Or call the police. She did it herself. I tried talking to her. While we waited for the doctor and police.
Sa- Swara.
Sw- nam Mat lo mera. U r so filthy and lustful I never knew.
Sa- Swara Kya. Bol Rahi ho.
Sw- R8 I am R8 Mr. Maheshwari.
Sa- Kya hua Swara why r u so angry now what did I do!! pls forgive me yrr mein iti si vast k liye ...
I couldn't complete when she slapped me hard. Not once but many times. I stood numb. She held my collar rage dripped from her eyes.
Sw- Iti si Baat NAHI h. U tried to molest a girl. She is so young. How can u fall so low Sanskaar?
She said. It felt as if the rug swept from under my feet. My eyes filled with moisture and blurred my vision.
She jerked me. The whole hospital was Glaring at us. I tired moving to her. She halted me by showing her hand.
Sw- get lost. Don't come close to me.
Sa- Swara pls just listen to me once.
Sw- what should I listen sanskaar?? What should I ?
Sa- I did not do anything of that sort.. I .. I am not that cheap... Pls
Sw- SHUT UP. JUST SHUT UP. I have seen u with my own eyes.
Sa- Swara. Plsss...
Sw- U known what I feel ashamed to have a relation with u. I was thinking about to forgive u or not but now I hate u. I hate the fact that u r my husband . A RAPIST.
Her words tore my soul apart. I was broken and shattered into million peices .
Sa- Did u never loved me Swara not even a little bit.
Sw- I perhaps had began to like u but no more sanskaar.
Sa- I wish more than liking me u could have begun to trust me. I knew knew u could think that way about me.
Sw- I believe what I saw.
I nodded n somehow kept myself composed. My eyes were filled with tears. My lips curled into a broken smile. The girl I loved. My wife she only didn't trust me. What more worst could things go??
Sw- and remember Mr. Maheshwari I want a divorce.
I stood numb. In a matter of few hours and my blissful relationship was on the edge of breaking. I didn't say a word.
We stayed there for few more minutes when doctor said the girl is in shock and isn't in a condition to speak. I wanted to meet her bit Swara didn't allow me. I stood out. My eyes were against and again bursting with tears.
Morning 6-
My dad slapped me hard as soon as I entered. Her parents and my family halted at me in complete disgust. Swara didn't tell anything about me to the police. She said it's just because she don't want my family to suffer unnecessary shame.
Ram- u r a complete shame to our family.
Su- RAM atleast listen to him.
Ram- U SHUT UP. Just SHUT UP. This is ur upbringing. This... This RAPIST.
Su- no RAM u can't say this he said na he didn't do anything and Swara beta ho Salta h it's a misunderstanding.
Sw-(teary eyed) No mom it's not.
Su- No Swara my son can't do that.
Swara still stayed silent. It broke my heart.
Shekhar- Finally u made the R8 decision Swara I was insisting u to leave this man. He missed guided my innocent daughter and now this molestation.
RAM- I will call the police. Criminals don't deserve freedom. CHiii u spoilt loves of two girls. .
I couldn't react to anything.
Su- Sanskaar say something.
Ram - What will he at when he is guilty.
Su- He ISN'T SAMJHE. I trust my sanskaar.
My mom fought with dad when he suddenly slapped her. She fell down.
Me and Swara and Laksh Bhai ran to her. This was it for me. I could hear any non sense and bear his slaps but the way he insulted my mother Infront of everyone isn't acceptable. I pulled her into my embrace.
L- Chahu listen to him atleast. I know Sanskaar can't do anything like that.
Sa- Let it be Laksh Bhai.
I said while jerking Swara's hand away form my mom. I glared at her and then at my dad. I casted him a deadly look.
L- Sanskaar I know u can't...
Sa- I didn't do anything but now I don't care. Mom pack ur stuff we r leaving this house. Swara u can go and I will send the divorce papers.
My mother who was continuously crying on my chest spoke up.
Su- No sanskaar don't do this.
Sa- I will mom. Let's go.
Swara left with her baba and me and mom packed our stuffs and moved out of the Maheshwari Mansion. It marks the end of a phase of my life. With only lesson I learnt -" Neki Kar Daria Mein Dal."