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Kalma/ Sehreem Fanfiction
Tujse Hai Raabta
Chapter 6
Office in Mumbai
"Sir we have had losses, the last few investments have yielded no fruits, I apologize for the news. The investors have all asked for additional time for reconsideration, they do not know if they want to invest in our next business venture. We are already loosing clients, and we are in great debt due to the expansion of the business failing. We are sinking and their is not much that can be done unless a miracle occurs Sir. If something doesn't happen soon, we will loose all you and your family worked for."
Sajirao listened to everything his Business Advisor had to say, and talked to everyone else who were the Heads of the various Departments. Akhilye sat on the chair behind the desk while her husband looked out of the window at the horizon as all the workers files out the office post-meeting. The facts of the situation was that their business was failing and a major miracle had to occur. Anything short of a miracle could save their business and it was not going to be easy.
"Akhilye, what do we do?"
"Sajirao you know what we have to do now, you know we have really no options."
"Akhilye we cannot ask them for help! You know all that that has already happened with Malhar, they will never agree."
"The question is not if they agree or not, the question is what we have to do to make them agree."
"What do you mean by that Akhilye?" asked Sajirao as he turned from the window and looked at his wife who was meeting his gaze head-on.
"You know as well as I Sajirao that the Rane family is and are and will always be business-oriented first. You know in the business world, we give them something, then they give something in return. We bargain, we deal, and we have a result which is a compromise essentially which pleases both parties."
"What do you mean by that Akhilye? You do realize that Keshave Rane promised us he would ruin us financially after what Sampada did with Malhar. The Ranes' are not a family to be trifled with, they take their vows and honors seriously. You know that Sampada has dishonored them, and they might have forgiven us since Sampada's untimely demise, but they will not help us in any way or form, they will give us no aid."
"Well Sajirao we will not be asking for aid, we will propose an alliance with them, a business alliance if you suppose, an alliance which will result in a business deal mutually beneficial to both families."
"Akhilye what do you mean by a Business alliance? Why would the Ranes' do a Business alliance or any sort of alliance with us for that matter. You know that the Ranes' do not forgive, but if they do forgive, they certainly do not forget, and Sampada's actions are not going to make them see us as friends or acquaintances even. What type of alliance would you like to forge or you believe is even possible?"
"A family alliance Sajirao, a family alliance.."
Sajirao looked up at his wife to see a determined look set and he knew that her gears were working on a new plan, he would soon find out what they meant by the words family alliance.
New York City, United States: Office of Rane Corporate Unlimited, Inc.
Keshav Rane, the patriarch of the Rane family sat behind in his wide office chair contemplating what the private investigator had just told him. Keshav Rane had hired a private investigator to keep watch over his grandson in India for a short while since he was so worried about him. The Ranes' were so emotional and temperamental and moody, especially the men, Keshav was just so worried that his grandson would something stupid. Keshav and the private inestigator looked up as they both heard knocks on the door. After a second hurried knock, Selina rushed into the room. She looked up to see the private investigator present and she sighed with relief. She sat on an armchair at the far left of the room and took a deep breathe before she addressed both me.
"Papa I have waited for Malhar to call, he has not called me since the past few weeks. The last time he called me was when we were in Milan, and he had been under so much stress. My poor boy is struggling and in such grief and you have told me to wait and give him time to come to terms with his life. I know you told me to wait to hear from him, but poor beta has not called me once. I miss him..." said a weeping Selina. "Papaji I have even taken time off of the hospital, how do you expect me to perform heart surgeries when my son is in pain, his heart is in pain? How do you expect me to take care of other patients, when my own nephew is in such dire straits on an emotional level..."
Keshav passed his daughter-in-law the box of tissues and tried to quiet her down. Selina was so worried about Malhar and her emotions were getting the best of her. At that moment the door opened and in rushed Esfandiar who had hurried from University when he heard news of his mother's health. He slowed down when he noticed his grandfather in the office and first went to shake his grandfather's hand and the private investigator's hand, before rushing to his mother's side and trying to comfort her.
Keshav Rane was the patriarch of the Rane family and the ethos of the perfect gentleman most times. He believed that no matter the circumstances, one had to present themselves with some dignity, decorum, and professionalism. All his family members knew of his rules and tried to act accordingly. In the business word, Keshav Rane had created an image of his himself and his family, and his family was highly respected and honored with a prestigious reputation on the International Level.
Esfandiar passed his mother a bove of tissues and tried calming her.
"Mom did you talk to Malhar Bhai again?"
"The problem is that I have not been able to talk to him! He won't pick up my calls, he won't talk to me. What do I do? Where do I go? I don't know if my poor boy eats properly or sleeps properly. He needs me at this moment, but how can I go to him when he won't even pick up my calls. I just want to be with him! I don't know what to do..."
Esfandiar hugged Selina and tried to calm her down.
" Mom you know Bhai is the ACP. He must just be really busy at this time, it's just his job,nothing else. Bhai loves you, he loves us all, just watch everything will be fine."
" But what about my grandson? What about Pillu?
By this time Selina had calmed and wn a bit and Keshav was hiding his tearful eyes as he looked out the window.
He signalled the private investigator to come closer and spoke to him in a low volume.
"Please keep an eye on Malhar and report back to me, additionally please report any information you have on the Dedhmukh family. You know what I mean by 'information'?"
The private investigator nodded his assent and just vanished in the shadows was he left me large office.
Keshav Rane loved his family fiercely and would do anything for his family, and punished those who messed with his family...
Keshav turned around and say on his large chair. The Keshav family owned real estate and property in the States. Their New York office was right in the heart of Downtown Manhattan and the Rane family owned much of the Real Estate in midtown and downtown. His office was the topmost floor of the building with a clear view of all of the city, the horizon where the sea met the land.
"Esfandiar please come here," said Keshav as he watched Selina who had calmed down significantly.
"Papaji you can say what you want to say in front of me, I will not cry anymore I promise. I will see my son soon, all will be fine."
"Beta I have to talk to Esfandiar about his studies, his advisor contacted me, nothing more. Do you not have to get back to the hospital now?"
Selina checked the time on her Rolex and nodded and said, "Papaji you are right, it is time for me to go. It is about time for my next surgery."
Once Selina had left, Keshav took his seat behind the table while Esfandiar sat on the armchair at the opposite side of the desk.
"Dadaji what did the private investigator say?"
"Well beta, Esfandiar, the private investigator has just updated me on Malhar's condition. Malhar is currently residing with the Deshmukh family while our great-grandson is being taken care of. My greatest hope right now is for Malhar to come to terms with his demons and be able to start over in life. The Deshmukh family will pay for the way they dishonored my family. They will pay for their betrayal, I vow it, they will pay..."
Esfandiar watched his grandfather and nodded in agreement, the Deshmukh's had to pay for their sins...
"Well beta have you gotten around to talk to Malhar? He is not picking up my calls and he will not talk to me, I hoped he had contacted you."
"Dadaji he did not contact me, I wish that Malhar would contact me. I wish that I can talk to Bhai, he is not picking up my calls, nor is he returning my emails. I feel like something is wrong, Bhai needs us, he needs our love and support, but I feel so helpless since he is not contacting us, and I can't do anything to help him."
"Well I do have some interesting facts to share with you, some fascinating details about the Deshmukh family..."
"Dadaji what do you mean by 'fascinating details'?"
"According to what the private investigator knows, the Deshmukh family seem to be in financial straits and their business requites financial assistance in order to stay afloat. There is a high probability of them contacting us. The Deshmukh family requires assistance, the question is now who will they turn to?"
"Are you thinking what I am thinking Dadaji?"
"Let the events unfold as they may, let the chips fall where they may, my boy. Let destiny do its part in time."
Hospital, India
Kalyani sat outside of Pillu's room in the hospital as looked through the window in the room where Pillu was connected to the tubes and machines. There were silent tears rolling down Kalyani's face. Kalyani was wearing a short blue sundress today with wedges and her new clutch. Kalyani sat back down on the chair as she thought of the events which unfolded in the past week.
"Malharji you should be her today! Pillu needs you, when will you be back?"
Flashes of what happened in the past week flew as shards of glass through Kalyani's memory.
Kalyani watched as Malhar turned around at her to look at her in anger since she had poured a bucket of water over him. Kalyani had felt beyond frustrated at that moment and she wanted Malhar to know how she felt. Malhar had tuned around in anger and started barking out orders.
"Who dares do this to Malhar Rane?! Who dares!"
Kalyani walked out of the shadows taking purposeful strides, she walked up to the young officer and untied the ropes which confined him to the chair.
Malhar gave her his signature glare, Kalyani just gave him a look of contempt and anger in return. She signaled two officers nearby to help her with the young officer, Malhar watched all this in silence. Kalyani helped the young officer up, he leaned on her shoulder and the shoulder of another officer ans she helped him to a sofa on the opposite side of the room where he could sit comfortably and relax. The officer had minor cuts and bruises on his wrists due to how tightly the rope had been around his hand. He had cuts and bruises on his cheeks and neck and there was a large cut on his forehead which was continuously bleeding. Kalyani quietly took out out the first-aid kit and started administering first aid to the young officer. He had minor injuries and he gave Kalyani a weak smile in thanks. Kalyani smiled back at him then looked back to glare in Malhar's direction.
By this time Malhar had disappeared and the other officers had quietly dispersed to mind their own business.
Kalyani was about finished administering first aid when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Malhar forcefully tugged Kalyani's hand and Kalyani obeyed his silent demand. Malhar motioned for another officer to take Kalyani's place to finish administering the first aid. Kalyani was in pain due to the pressure of Malhar's grip.
The young officer opened his eyes to see Malhar forcefully taking Kalyani away when he spoke.
"Sir where are you taking the girl? How can you just abuse a girl like that?"
Malhar put up his hand to stop the young officer from speaking, and the new recruit stopped speaking right away.
"One know who is your superior and your boss and secondly check the tone of your voice when addressing your superior. This girl is in my family, that is the most you need to know young man, you have no right to question me about how I address or talk to people in my family. Know your place, and do not dare cross me again... If you dare, then I promise you will greatly regret your decision and recruit I am sure you do not want to be left at my mercy. Remember this as your warning, Malhar Rane never gives anyone a second chance, heed my advice or else..."
With that Malhar turned toward Kalyani and gave her such a dark glare which made Kalyani's bravery and the adrenaline rush she felt all disappear. Kalyani lowered her gaze and nervously started biting her lip as Malharpulled her toward the back of the police precinct.
Once they made their way to the back of the police precinct Malhar threw Kalyani across the room where she fell to the wall. Kalyani had a cut on her forehead and her arm had minor cuts and bruises. Kalyani looked up at Malhar in surprise with silent tears flowing down her cheeks. Hey eyelids brushed her cheeks as she pushed her long hair back and cradled her injured arm. Kalyani leaned against the wall as she looked up at Malhar. Malhar made purposeful strides toward her and sat down to look at her at eye level. Kalyani turned her cheek to the right, away from Malhar. Malhar placed both of his hands against the wall on the left and right side of Kalyani, blocking any route of escape.
Kalyani started taking deep breathes as her heartbeat started rushing. Malhar drew closer slowly to Kalyani's right ear till she could feel his breathe on her ear. The closer he drew, the faster her heart rate went. Kalyani's hair started blowing slightly and tickling Malhar's face. Malhar slowly patted Kalyan's loose strand back and Kalyani flinched at his touch.
Malhar then took his thumb and forefinger to Kalyani's chin and drew her face in his direction so that he could see her eyes.
Kalyani looked at the dark pools of his eyes with clear nervousness projected through her gaze. Her long eyelashes pressed tightly together sweeping across her cheeks as silent tears continuously fell down her cheeks. Malhar drew a finger across her rosy cheeks in order to clear her tears.
Malhar then took his hand and put pressure on Kalyani's left wrist and held tightly, not realizing her skin had already been injured due to her fall, and she was suffering further pain. Kalyani held his gaze as Malhar cleared her tears and started speaking in a low volume.
"Kalyani please do not disobey me, how can you disrespect me so profoundly in front of my comrades? I have a reputation, a respect I have. How do you think your actions today reflected on my person? I have to control a whole area and I am responsible for the security of so many people and I am the leader of so many officers, but if a member of my family disobeys or disrespects me in front of the officers, how do you think people will see my person?"
Kalyani looked at him and took a deep breathe as she bit her lip once more and shut her eyes tight, she took a deep breathe again and opened her eyes again to meet Malhar's stern gaze.
"I did not mean to disrespect you Bhai, you were hurting the officer and I just wanted to help him..."
"Kalyani I do not want to hear anything at this time, just know the following. When I am in front of my officers, doing something or saying something, you have no right to speak in my business. My word is Law here and no one disobeys my orders, if you disagree with something, let me know privately, do not shame or embarrass me in front of my officers. Do you understand what I just said Kalyani? Did you hear what I stated clearly? I do not want to have to repeat myself ever again, please do not make me."
"Bhai I just wanted to help the officer..."
"Kalyani, did you not just hear me?"
"Bhai please..." Malhar was putting more pressure on Kalyani's injured wrists as Malhar had started holding her other wrist too in a tight grip.
Malhar just held her arms tighter not realizing the pain that Kalyani was in.
"Kalyani..." he said in a rough voice with a deep growl.
"Yes Bhai, you are right, please you are right, please, you are hurting me..."
Malhar just grunted in acknowledge and gave her a piercing look with his clear hazel eyes and left the room. Once Malhar exited and Kalyani could see his receding back, Kalyani felt her forehead to feel the wound which bleeding profusely, she also cradled her injured arms to her chest as she sank to the floor and cried harder.
Malhar returned after several minutes and cleared her tears from her cheeks. She looked at him silently and closed her eyes as he administered first aid. When he applied the antiseptic, she cried out in pain, and he feverishly whispered apologies for the pain. He with great care bandaged her injuries and applied the medicine. He then gave her a tablet and a glass of water so that the pain could lessen. He fed Kalyani the tablet then supported her head up so that she could drink the water.
He got up to leave afterwards, but Kalyani sank to the floor due to her pain. She looked at her left ankle which was swollen due to the way she fell and most of her weight landing on her left foot and ankle.
Malhar saw Kalyani struggling so he picked her up the way a groom would hold his bride and Kalyani placed her hands around his neck. Malhar walked through the halls of the hospital and he drove her to the nearest hospital and picked her up bridal style once again and took her to the hospital room. He departed from the room and the doctor came in, and Malhar left the hospital. Malhar and Kalyani were silent through this whole trip.
Malhar had wandered toward the front entrance of the hospital, got into his Jeep, and drove off toward a beaten road to come to a secluded lot. He got out of his Jeep and in his anger started walking down a secluded path till he reached a nice open area with trees, a picnic spot, and a stream going downstream. Malhar started hitting a tree with his fists till he could not feel the pain. His knuckles had gotten bloodied. Once he had gotten tired of hitting the tree trunk, he turned his back toward the tree trunk and sank to his knees and started crying.
"Why Sampada, why did you leave me?! Was my love not enough for you?! Why did you do this to me?! Are you happy at what I have turned into? Today I beat a young new recruit an inch of his life, if Kalyani had notbeen theer to save him, I don't know what I would have done! Sapmada are you happy?"
Malhar continued crying, then he got up in a blind rage and started hitting the tree again. His phone started to ring and this cleared the blind rage he was in. He cradles his injured hand and walked toward his jeep where he picked his phone from the driver's seat and picked up the call to find out it was from the police precinct. Malhar ended up going to the local clinic and going home to pack clothes in an overnight bag and leaving on police work and for a meeting with the Commissioner. Malhar was happy no one was at the Chand Mahal as he was able to get his things from his room and leave in peace without answering or talking to anyone.
That Night at the Chand Mahal
Once Kalyani had been checked up by the doctor, she rushed to the hospital to check on Pillu, and then by the coaxing by Manisha she agreed to return home for dinner where a 'Family Interrogation' occurred in turn.
"Kalyani where were you all day?" asked her Massi, Sampada's mother.
Kalyani told the family about what happened with Pillu and the subsequent trip to the hospital, omitting all the details of afterwards.
"Kalyani how dare you not take care of my natu properly? What if he got mortally ill, you would want my natu to suffer, you are not his mother, why would you care about him?" said her Massi.
"Massiji, I love Pillu how can you say such horrible things?" cried Kalyani.
The only members of the family available at the Chand Mahal were Aparna, Kalyan, Akhilya and Sajirao.
"Kalyani did I not give you the responsibility as taking care of the young boy after what you did to the boy's mother?" Said Akhilya.
"I did not do anything to Sampada, why will you not believe me?"
"An illegitimate child will never be one's blood. You are illegitimate Kalyani, you can never be truste."
" Ao Saab of course I can be trusted, please do not say such horrible things about my person. My parents were legally married even if you never knew of my mother, please ask Mr. Atul Deshmukh about why he never told you the reality of my mother or the second life he led! My mother will always remain honorable, please stop tarnishing her memory!"
"Like mother, like daughter. Your mother ruined Anupriya's life, you ruined my daughter's life. At least take responsibility for her son and take care of him properly!"
"Massiji what do you mean? What is wrong with you? You do realize that I would never let any harm come to Pillu? I would never allow anyone to harm him, nor would I ever harm him. How dare you even entertain such a thought!"
"Seriously Kalyani do you think we can trust you after all that happened? You are responsible for all the troubles that have overtaken this family. Since you have come into our lives, our happiness has vanished! My Spampada is gone, and you are the one who is responsible for this family's troubles!"
Kalyani at this moment was in the center of the room, she had fallen to her knees, just silent tears traveling down her cheeks.
"Poorvinam!" said Ao Saheb, "Stay silent Aparna,we have heard all of your convictions!" Sajirao and Akhilye had stayed silent for most of the exchange as they watched the events occurring before them.
"Kalyani you are guilty as Aparna has charged you, we have tried giving you as many chances as possible, supporting you as a family for many times, but you didn't offer any evidence of your allegiance to this family. You are guilty of so many crimes against this family, and we have given you chances time and time again. Kalyani you have proved that you are the illegitimate daughter of Madhuri and Atul. We thought you would be better, but you have shown your true colors far too many times for me to trust you anymore."
Kalyani looked at three people surrounding her, imploring someone to meet her eyes and trust her, but everyone in the family had turned away from her. Kalyani just sank to the floor and leaned against the wall and brought her head between her knees as she began crying.
Kalyani felt a hand on her shoulders
"Kalyani you will pay for your crimes, you really think that you are innocent, you think that this family will continue to give you chances, you continue to make mistakes, and you believe there are no consequences for your actions. But no more Kalyani, you will pay for your crimes, and Pillu is still in your care, If anything happens to our great-grandson, you will pay the price..."
Manisha helped Kalyani up and led her toward the stairs.
"Manisha Kalyani is not allowed to leave the house, she is punished till further notice."
Manisha just bowed her head in obedience and led Kalyani away
Once they entered Kalyani's luxurious room, she led Kalyani to the bed and had her sit down.
Manisha just looked at Kalyani with worry and turned away to clear her tears as she took a deep breathe and tried to keep her emotions under control and under wraps.
"Ma'am please help me take care of yourself. If you loose all hope, who will take care of Pillu? And what about Anupriyaji? She is still in prison and needs your help. You need to take care of yourself for the sake of your family."
Kalyani just looked at Manisha with a tear-stained face. Her mascara was running down her cheeks, her hair was all unruly, and her make-up was absolutely a disgrace.
"What do I do? What do you expect me to do? Do you really think that I have any abilities to help Ayi or Pillu? I am not able to lay any order in my own life, how am I supposed to help others? I am helpless and there is nothing I can do."
Manisha sighed and took a deep breathe and she brought a hand mirror to Kalyani. Kalyani looked at her face and gasped as Manisha tried to hold back laughter. "Manisha I am going to shower and get ready for the day. Please take out two outfits for me, I will choose what I feel like wearing today, and today please take out my purple heels, who know's who will visit today? You are right, Ao Saheb said I cannot leave the house, she did not say that no one can come visit me."
Kalyani had a twinkle in her eye, and Manisha knew that Kalyani was up to something. Manisha just shook her head and turned to walk to Kalyani's large walk-in closet as she started organizing Kalyani's clothes. She selected a short purple sundress with a floral print. The second outfit was a short jean skirt with a blue sequined tank top and a light blue cardigan.
Kalyani just had changed her clothes and was drying her hair when an angry Malhar entered the room. He walked toward Kalyani with purposeful strides, till Kalyani bumped against the wall and Malhar was the looming figure approaching her...
A very nice ff pls update
Kalma/ Sehreem Fanfiction
Tujse Hai Raabta
Chapter 7
Kalyani looked up in shock at Malhar's looming figure, Kalyani slowly walked backwards as Malhar approached her. Malhar had a look of indifference on his face. Malhar had seemed to perfect the art of controlling his emotions, what he felt or how he felt would not be reflected on his face. When Malhar looked at someone, the person would feel that Malhar was gazing into his soul. Malhar's eyes were a deep hazel that could turn a clear green or a dark brown depending on the lighting. Kalyani backed away till she hit the wall and she was shivering all of a sudden and the temperature in the room seemed to drop all of a sudden. The curtains started to blow all of a sudden as Malhar made purposeful strides toward Kalyani. Kalyani touched her bandaged forehead and looked away as she tried to control her beating heart.
Malhar placed his hands around Kalyani, blocking any chance of escape. Kalyani turned her head away from Malhar as Malhar placed her stray hairs behind her ears. Malhar started patting her hair back and started whispering into her ear.
Kalyani closed her eyes in fear and turned away from him further, inching away from him, but he just grabbed her right hand and pulled her toward him. Kalyani's hand was twisted behind her back while she looked away from him.
"Kalyani look at me, I want to see your eyes when I am speaking to you."
Kalyani looked up at him and was just staring into the dark pool of hazel, lost in his gaze.
"Malharji what's wrong? Did...did...I do... something?"
"Kalyani, Kalyani look at me when I am speaking to you."
Kalyani had gazed at Malhar for a few moments then turned away, Kalyani had golden light brown eyes that would turn various hues of golden brown depending on how the light would reflect off of her eyes.
Kalyani started to bit her bottom lip as she felt Malhar's breathe on her left cheek and ear. Malhar's steel gaze and his calm authority made Kalyani obey his demands. She turned toward him and slowly opened her eyes to meet Malhar's fiery gaze.
"Malharji...Malharji... what is wrong? What happened know? What did I do you?"
Malhar just stared into her eyes and pulled her closer, twisting her wrist without realizing he was causing her pain.
"Kalyani due to you I have been embarrassed and shamed at the Police Precinct today. You have to respect my authority as the ACP, but you undermined my authority today. You must be punished for what you did..."
Kalyani's eyes just widened as she stared into the dark pools of Malhar's eyes. "Malharji you were hurting the young man, I did not mean to..."
"Kalyani I did not ask you to speak, you are guilty of disobedience and I agree with Ao Saheb's command. Of course there will be consequences for undermining my authority, but right now I have to go away on official Police Duty. When I return from my trip, be ready to face my wrath... I mean my reckoning." Malhar gave Kalyani a cold-hearted smirk with his gaze reflecting no emotions.
Kalyani just looked at him in awe and they both stood frozen just staring at each other in wonder. Malhar ended up pulling Kalyani closer to his chest and placing further pressure on her already painful wrist.
"Kalyani just listen to me, you will face the consequences when I return, but do not think I will not punish you. You must report to the Police Precinct in the morning, you will be volunteering with a few of my officers and making sure that all duties run smoothly while I am gone. This is not a chance to have fun, remember that, this is a discipline exercise."
Kalyani looked up at Malhar in shock and nodded as she bit back a smile, Malhar did not know that this punishment was more of a chance for her to investigate...
Malhar let go of Kalyani and was about to turn away when he turned toward Kalyani abruptly again, and held her wrist once again with his strong grip.
"Kalyani you better listen to Shahriar and Aahil, I know you are good friends with them, they love you like their younger sister, so I am leaving you under their protection."
Malhar could see a fire burning in Kalyani's eyes, he pulled Kalyani toward him again and twisted her wrist hard, not realizing he was causing her pain. "Kalyani listen to them, you must obey their orders, and do as they say!! If you disobey their authority or do something that I deem inappropriate or disrespectful, if I hear anyone say anything against you, you will be considered guilty. Their jobs will also be in danger if I hear anyone say you did anything inappropriate or disrespectful. So Kalyani I warn you to think about the consequences!!"
Kalyani bit her lip and nodded as she looked down and tried to act submissive. When Malhar thought she had agreed to his will, he free her arm. Kalyani had grabbed the jug of water on her bedside dresser which was behind her and looked up at Malhar as she stepped away from him, making it look as if she was about to leave the room. Just as it seemed to Kalyani that Malhar was about to leave her alone and she was close to her door, she turned around upturned the water jug in Malhar's direction letting the water pour on him. Malhar just looked at her in shock as the freezing, cold water fell on him. Kalyani immediately ran toward the door to escape and Malhar rushed toward her, but Kalyani was able to elude his grasp.
Kalyani ran through the grand marble hallways toward the back of the Estate till she reached West Wing of the Estate. She just ran blindly with great frustration, anger, and sadness flowing through her tears till she reached Pillu's nursery. Kalyani sat on the bed next to Pillu's crib, and grabbed a framed photo off of Pillu's dresser. This photo was a part of professional portraits done of Pillu two weeks before he ended up in the hospital. Kalyani took her cardigan off and flung it across the room. Kalyani had opted to wear the short tank top and the short jean skirt with the cardigan. Kalyani sat down on the bed with her head settled on the bed mantle with her legs raised toward her chest, she rested her head on her knees as her tears fell freely.
After about crying for half an hour, Kalyani stood up and went to the bathroom attached to Pillu's room and washed her face. She took two framed photos of Pillu with her and walked toward her room on the East Wing. On her way toward her room Kalyani looked up to see Aparna. Aparna looked down her nose toward Kalyani and said, "What are you doing Kalyani? Why are you out of your room? Were you crying? Well it's a good thing you were crying, anyone would cry if they knew they were an illegitimate child. Like mother, like daughter... ruining the lives of happily married men who were already settled in their lives..."
Kalyani just looked away and took a deep breathe as she moved aside to let Aparna pass through, Kalyani was not in the mood to talk to anyone, and she just wanted to be left alone. Aparna grabbed at Kalyani's injured wrist, and said, "Look young lady I don't know what your mother thought you, but in this family you have to obey and respect your elders. You must learn to bow to authority, and respect those that are older then you, especially your family. What has mother thought you? I know that your mother was rude, but do you have anything to say about your behavior?!"
Kalyani closed her eyes and took a deep breathe as she looked up at Aparna. "Massiji, is there anything you require me to do at this moment?"
"What girl, you are now going to show me attitude? Who do you think you are? Never speak to me in such a tone, your mother must have taught you no manners, but I will. I don't know what type of woman Madhuri was, but it's so sad she wasn't able to teach her daughter basic manners. Your mother was a homewrecker and a rude person, but Kalyani hear me clearly- this type of behavior will not be tolerated in this household!"
Kalyani looked up at Aparna and said, "Massiji I have things to do, please, if you require anything of me then tell me now."
Aparna looked at Kalyani with her nose turned upward and said, "Today you have to cook dinner, the chef is waiting for you in the kitchen."
Kalyani looked up at Aparna and nodded as she turned away from Aparna, and she slowly walked toward her room. Kalyani decided to shower and change her clothes. She set Pillu's photos on her dresser. Kalyani turned around on her way to the bathroom and walked to her dresser where she picked up Pillu's recent framed photo, and she kissed the photo and sat on her bed as her tears started to flow once again.
"Why Pillu? Why you? If anything happens to you, what will I do? Where will I go? Ayi is in prison, and you are in the hospital, I have no one to turn to. I have no one in my life who I love more then you or Ayi, but both of you are away from me, and there is nothing I can do to help either of you. What do I do now Pillu? The whole family hates me, and Malharji is not treating me any better."
Kalyani then took a deep breathe and she looked up to hear a knock at her door. Kalyani gave permission to the person who was knocking to enter, Manisha stepped into the room, and she looked up at Kalyani with a weak smile.
"Kalyani ma'am are you okay?"
Kalyani looked up at Manisha and rushed to clear her tears, and Manisha passed Kalyani a small packet of napkins. Kalyani gave Manisha a weak smile and Manisha nodded in understanding and gave a smile in return. Kalyani took a deep breathe, stood up, returned Pillu's picture to her dresser and walked to the bathroom to shower and freshen up. Manisha entered Kalyani's walk-in closet and started organizing her clothes, as well as select two outfits for her to choose from.
The first outfit consisted of a white long-sleeved off-the-shoulder short shirt and black short shorts with black wedges. The second outfit was short yellow sleeveless dress and black stilettos.
Kalyani had decided to wear the short yellow sleeveless dress with black stilettos.
Kalyani grabbed her Louis Vuitton purse and made her way downstairs. As Kalyani went downstairs, she looked up to see Devi rushing up to her. Devi was a middle-aged woman who had been woking for Ao Saheb and the Deshmukh parivaar since she was a young girl.
"Miss Kalyani, Ao Saheb has instructed me to not allow you to leave the house today, you must remain indoors at least till tonight. Tomorrow you may go where ever you want, please..."
Kalyani was about to respond to Devi when Kalyani saw Manisha signal Kalyani with a nod and thumb's up. Kalyani then nodded and allowed Devi to turn her around and lead her back upstairs to her room.
Columbia University
Esfandiar was waiting in line with his friends for his Biochemistry lab.
"Esfanidiar today Iftar will be my treat. We will all go to that new place that just opened last week." said Jibrail. Jibrail is half Polish and half Uzbek.
"The new Russian Restaurant?" asked Anastasiya. Anastasiya is from Kazan.
"It's under new management, the New Management is from Kazan and they have added Halal Russian Cuisine to the menu as well as revamped the the whole look and style of the restaurant. The cuisine is epic!" said Irina. Irina is Volga Tartar.
"We still have to study for Midterms, we have to pool our notes together and create a study guide for Organic Chemistry and this class too." said Taimur. Taimur was of Ukrainian descent.
"I know we have to study, but before we sit down for hours conferring about organic formulas, we should all just go out and celebrate the night tonight." said Cihan.
The large group of friends were ready for a night out to town.
"Don't you guys have to pray?" asked Andrew. "The Azan will be called soon, you guys have to get to the Mosque."
The Muslim individuals in the group of friends all went to the Mosque in order to pray Jummuh prayer. After Jummuh prayer, the students went out for lunch to a restaurant a few blocks away from the University.
"So Eid is about to come, what are you guys planning for the holidays?" asked Anastasiya.
"Are you guys not coming to my house for the annual Eid party?" asked Cihan.
"No, I have to spend this Eid with my family, I will see you guys later," said Esfandiar as he looked down at his iphone, he had just received a message from Malhar.
He excused himself and went to the side in order to call Malhar.
"Bhai, bhai? Where are you? What are you doing? How are you? Mom is really worried about you, you don't call, you don't reply to emails?! How are you?"
Malhar took a deep breathe and smiled as he looked out at the horizon, he was back at the meadow, standing at the end of a cliff looking at the horizon. "I am fine, how is Chachi?"
"Mom is okay, but Bhai she is really worried about you, if you can call her and talk with her once, she would calm down. She is on a roller coaster of emotions, and she needs to hear from you in order to calm down."
Malhar looked off into the distance as he took a deep breath to keep his emotions in check, and cleared his eyes which were glistening with tears, he could not bear to hear that his Chachi was in pain.
"Esfandiar I am calling you to talk to you about something important. Dadaji called me earlier and I was busy, I was unable to pick up thier call, I need you to find out what they wanted to say to me and let me know before I talk tothem."
"Bhai? Bhai, what happened? Are you okay?"
"I am good Esfandiar, just do as I say, we will talk later," Malhar just shot off the phone and shoved into his back pocket.
Deshkumkh Residence
"Manisha no one is home at this time, we can actually go out for a bit..."
"But Madame, what if they come home before we return?" asked Manisha from Kalyani. Kalyani just looked at her, smirked and made her way toward her balcony where she intended to reach for the tree branch to escape...
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