Chapter 3
Nachiket was carrying aarav and nishi was holding on to his hand. He asked for Raginis cabin at the reception.
A - she is busy. You can come back later. Aarav and nishi. Why are you here with this man?
Ni - he is my papa. Papa this is aman uncle
N - nice to see you but Ragini needs to catch a flight with me. We need to leave now
A - she said her son is sick. Aarav is fine here
N -our son ranbir is sick
A - so she is going to America?
N - yes. Sounds like she didn't find you important enough to tell you. Anyway i will go get her
Aman stood stunned but Nachiket walked away with a smirk. He reached Raginis cabin. He saw her through the glass. She was turning off her computer and packing her bag in a hurry. She looked like she hadn't slept at all since she heard about ranbir. She wore a simple cotton saree with no jewelry. Just an old watch on her wrist. But she was still the most beautiful woman to him. The love of his life. The mother of his children. He felt determined to get her back. But the next minute their bitter divorce flashed in front of his eyes. His eyes got watery. How could she not trust him. How could she hate suhani?
Just then aarav wiped his tears with his baby hands. Nishis smile took his sadness away. He could not let go of his kids. Not anymore.
He gently knocked on Raginis door and walked in. She stood there stunned and stared at him. He shut the door and put arav on the sofa and told nishi to be with him.
He walked towards Ragini and stood close to her. She had aged 5 years in the last 6 months. She had lost weight. Her eyes had black under them which told him she cried herself to sleep each night just like him. Suddenly Ragini turned around and began to sob silently while she packed her bag.
R - i am sorry i got late. Give me two minutes and we can leave.
Nachiket impulsively turned her around and pulled her in a tight hug. Ragini cried her heart out. He kept kissing her head and wiping her back. She held onto him even tighter and looked up at him. He was crying as well.
R - how is ranbir?
N - he is not doing well. But he will recover fast once he sees you.
R - agham won't even remember me right. He was so small.
N - it took aarav a second to latch onto me. Agham will do the same with you
Ragini smiled and hugged him again.
Nachiket pulled her out of the hug.
N - i got your luggage. Take a shower here itself and change into a churidar. It will be better for the flight. I will feed the kids till then with what maa has given. Go fast
Ragini smiled and left with the bag he got. She returned after 20mins.
R - lets leave
N - here are some sandwiches for you to eat in the car. Maa packed.
They reached the airport shortly and Nachiket loaded the luggage on the trolley. They checked in and were walking towards the waiting area.
N - Ragini in here. This is the lounge area. You rest with the kids. We have an hour to board the flight. I will freshen up.
Ragini noticed he just had one change of clothes in his shoulder bag. He had just landed and was again taking a flight. He would be exhausted. But he had cared for the kids so well. Both kids looked happy. The minute he came out they went to him
R - come here you both. Let papa rest. Nachiket have the coffee and croissant i got you. Then take this
Ragini gave him a headache tablet. Nachiket smiled at her concern. He finished eating and took the medicine. Ragini was putting aarav to sleep. Nishi looked at him but then sat near Ragini.
N - princess. Come here.
Nishi looked at Ragini for approval. She told her to go ahead. Nachiket pulled nishi on his lap and began patting her to sleep. In no time she was asleep.
When boarding was announced they took both the kids who were fast asleep inside the plane. Ragini was amazed to known they were travelling first class. Nachiket got them the most expensive seats which were to a cabin for them four. He laid the kids on the bed. He placed their bags and made Ragini sit and he sat as well.
R - these tickets are so expensive. It will be a while before I can repay you. Please book economy tickets for the return trip.
N - why would i take money from you. We are doing this for our kids
R - i am no longer your wife. The least i can do is pay my fare.
N - i dont need any money from the mother of my kids. The entire US trip is on me. Also i am giving you alimony after you return. You stay home till aarav goes to school
R - i don't need your money
N - i don't want a man like aman forcing himself on the mother of my kids. I won't accept any argument from you
R - you cant...
N - i can. Or i will ask for nishi and aaravs custody. Dont make me do that
Ragini turned away and the flight took off. Nachiket fell asleep in his seat in no time. Ragini was wide awake thinking about ranbir and how her trip to US would be.
