Hlo all..back again with a new part. This is a filler one. Pls share your reviews about it.
part 3
All enter the court room. Shagun keeps her hand on Adi's and consoles him. " Dont wrry beta. No one will snatch you from me. Everythng will be fine."
"I dont want to live wid anyone else mom. I just want you." he replied. Raman heard him and became sad. Ishita kept a reassuring hand on his shoulder consoling him while he tried to stop tears from his eyes.
The judge arrived and hearing started. Neel spoke up.
Your Honour..My client Raman Kumar Bhalla has filed this case for the custody of his son Aditya. Raman and Shagun - Adi's parents, divorced 6 years ago. There was a case for his custody which was won by his mother earlier. But today after four years his father wants you to reconsider this decision. Reopen this case.
Your Honour...Adi lived in boarding for 5 years after his parents seperation. Last year he came here back. And a look at the child tells that he needs a better parenting. So my client Raman Bhalla wants to fight once again.
Objection My Lord...the other lawyer spoke. This custody has already been granted to my client Shagun Arora. They are trying to challenge the order of court.
Well..my friend. Let the case start. We will see. Neel told him and moved towards the judge.
Lets start the proceedings - judje announced.
Other Lawyer: Sir..I would like to call my client Shagun Arora in the witness box.
Shagun arrives.
O.L. So Ms. Arora..wt you want to say about this case.
This is all a fraud. Your honour..m a single mom. After my divorce, I had been living alone. Adi is my only ray of hope. They people have already snatched Ruhi from me..my daughter. Now pls let Adi be with me. I beg u.
She joins her hands and start crying.
O.L. Dont wrry Shagun ji..Court never does injustice with anyone. You only will get your son.
He moves towards the judge.
Sir...as u can see. This son is the only family of my client. How can a mother be seperated from her son without any fault of hers. Sir Raman Bhalla has moved on in his life. He is a married man. Their daughter Ruhi is already being brought up by her step mom who is present in court also. In that case do you think Adi should also get love of his step mom when his own mom is there for him.
Neel interuppted..Well that we will see my friend. Who he lives with.
Your Honour..I want to ask some questions from Shagun. May I.
Permission granted.
N : So..Ms Shagun Arora..the single mother. U solely carry the responsibility of Adi?
S : Yes..m his mom. Who else will?
Gud..May I knw wat work you do?
Work?? Why?
Adi studies in a really expensive school. Both of your clothes are also mod enough. Living, Eating, Technology, Even this court case...everything needs money. There must be some source of income. Right?
Wo...I..I earn for both of us.
Yess...and wat type of work?
Vo...I...I...
Beauty Parlour?
Hain..?
I mean maybe you have opened some parlour.
All laughed at her while Shagun was annoyed.
O.L. Your homour..my client is getting insulted.
N : Srry Sir...but I just want to tell court that Shagun doesn't live alone. She is in a live in relationship with her boyfriend Ashok Khanna who sponsors everything of mother son duo.
Your Honour...he is my feoncey. We are engaged...Shagun retorted showing her ring.
N : Thats the pt My lord..Ashok is going to marry Shagun. It means he is Adi's to be father. Then today on this date of his to be son's custody, he needs to be present here.
S : Actually..there was some important business meeting. So he couldn't make it to the court. But he wanted to. I know.
N : Court sees wat u do. Not wat u want to do Miss Shagun.
My Lord...A child especially a son needs his father the most at such age. And if he goes to Raman Bhalla, he can get love of both his parents just like his sister Ruhi is getting.
I am his mom not that Ishita. Shagun shouted.
O.L. You may leave miss. Now I would call Adi in the witness box.
As Adi gets up Raman tries to keep an assuring hand on his but he shrugs off his shoulder giving him an angry look and move towards the WB.
Neel comes forward to ask him but before he could say anything Adi cries I want to live with my mom only. No one else.
N : Dont wrry beta..If you want so. You will stay with your mom only. But tell me. How are your relations with Ashok?
He is my dad.
Dad. So wat he does for you? As your Dad?
He gives me lots of money, buy me expensive games and gifts. He even gave me a car. He gives everything I ask for.
Thats Good. And how much time does he give you?
Time?
Time...how much time he spends with you.
He has many meetings. He is a big bussinessman.
Okk..and your mother?
What?
How much tym she gives you?
She is not free. She has so much places to go. Why will she sit with me.
He asked as if thinking it a natural thing while Shagun is shocked and becomes worried. Other family members become emotional listening to such story of their child.
Okk beta..u may leave.
So..my lord..u urself saw wat a child is getting at the age of 12. He is given every materialistic thing except time. It is because of this upbringing that my client want Adi to be brought up under his observation.
The judge nods. The time gets over and next date is announced of the following day. Everyone leaves the court room.
Adi..Adi...Raman calls him. Beta..papa only want your well being and happiness. Trust me. Thats why only...I reopened this case. Raman tried to convince him.
If you really wanted my happiness. You would have known its not with you Mr. Bhalla. He spoke furiously and sat in the car with his mother. Raman saw the car drive off blurdely as his eyes became moist with tears. Ishita came near him and shook him to take him out of his trance.
"Raman..shall we leave?" she asked. He nodded, wiped his tears and opened his car gate to sit. Ishita helped herself to the passenger seat. After some thinking, Raman started the car.
At Ashok's home:
Adi : Mom..why is dad never with us?
Shagun who was busy in taking off her jewellery looked at him surpri sed with his question.
Shagun : Why Adi? What made you think that?
A : Nothing Mom. That Ishita aunty is always there everywhere. She never leaves papa alone. But dad doesn't even come with you.
You are taking it wrong beta. That Ishita behnji is free na..she can go anywhere. But dad has lots of work and meetings. You know that.
But mom..she is always present everywhere. She comes everyday to drop and take Ruhi. Even sumtyms papa also comes with them. Infact nowadays three of them come together mostly. They are present in all ptms. Ruhi always chirps around I have set of both parents.
Shagun now comes near him and keeping her hand on her head says.
Even you have both parents son. We both love you. Do you doubt it?
No mom...I dont doubt it. But I want you both to be present with me just like Ruhi. Thats all I knw.
He speaks and lay down on the bed.
Good night Mom...he says. Shagun gets up with a fresh fear in her mind this time and plans to talk about it with Ashok.
In the car, Ishita looks at Raman. He is driving silently lost in his own thoughts. For the past ten minutes ride had been a silent affair so Ishita tries to break the ice by initiating the conversation.
Well..todays proceedings went in our favour. Its good naa.
She spoke looking at his face to see his reaction.
Hmm...he replied with a slight nod and fake smile.
Now..there are more good chances for tomorrow.
She continued checking his expressions on her every word.
Yeahh...he spoke again turning the wheel to take a turn. Ishita became quite. Suddenly she saw an icecream vendor on the road.
Raman stop...she almost shouted.
He at once applied breaks as they both fell forward with a jerk with the seat belt their only saviour. "What happened Ishita. Why you shouted?" he asked concerned putting his hand on her shoulders.
" Raman..lets have an icecream. " she said giggling. "Are you crazy. I stopped the car in such heavy traffic thinking wat might have happened. And you are asking for an icecream." he was annoyed now. She just smile and encircling her arms within his arms said "Now we have stopped naa. Lets have it please." Raman looked at her. Pleading eyes with an innocent face was what he couldn't say no to.
"Okay.." he said and taking his hand out of hers and stepped out of the car while she followed.
Bhayiya..one matka kulfi. Ishita demanded while Raman halfly smiled at her childish antics.
What will you take?
She asked.
M not interested.
He said shooking his head.
She knew there was no way to get Ravan Kumar agree, so she simply waited for her kulfi to come enjoying the cold wind blowing. The weather was becoming more bad as wind had started blowing.
" Are bhai jaldi...Baarish hone wali hai." Raman told the vendor.
He gave her the kulfi while she looked at it with hunger in her eyes. She smelled the dish first and then started licking it. Raman got amazed to see her eating in such way. This was completely new side of his wife which he never noticed. Ishita found him staring at her. She gestured with her hands asking what he is thinking about. He just shook his head and turned his face away. She tried to look at him trying to decipher his facial expressions wondering if her behaviour was effecting him enough to get out of his silent mode. But he was back to his sulking mood and went to the car sitting with his head on the stearing.
She dropped her kulfi and went inside. Sitting on the next seet, she moved her hand through his hair trying ease his tension. It was then she felt she heard some sobs.
Raman...she lifted his head. He was litterally crying, unable to see him like this, she out of reflex, hugged him while he found solace in her arms. He wanted to pour his heart out to her today. And started crying hugging her more tightly. Ishita patted his back and comforted him. They remained like this for long time. After sometime, he realized his position and held back. Both were amazed at the wierd sensations they were feeling in their minds and bodies. After sharing a brief eyelock, they composed themselves.
Vo main...chale??? He asked her.
She just nodded her head. He smiled and started the ignition. The weather worsened and sound of lightening made Ishita scream in fear. Aiyooo...
Are...what happened?
Am afraid of lightening. She said covering her ears with her hand, fright visible on her face.
He chukled but then screamed Oh No...
What happened? She asked surprise.
The car broke down. He spoke hitting his hand on the shaft.
She just gave a shit expression. Now what?
Lets see..he said and walked outside. She followed.
The cold wind blowed and it started raining. They looked at each other remembering their previous encounter in rain.
So how was it? Please tell your views. I knw I stopped at wrong tym but pls bear with this one. Next part gonna be hot romantic one with rain romance. I promise. So srry 4 it. This was more of a filler part. Still do tell me if you find it worthy of reading or not. And yes next update will not take this long tym. Maybe on weekend I make 2 updates together also. For now, bear with this only.
And m bit apprehensive about pms. Dont knw if this part is worth spamming your inbox or not as some of you might find it useless.
After next update, pms 4 sure. So pls read by yourself only if you find it.
And and...I have tried to make court drama using dialogs. Do tell me if you want it in more narrative form next tym or dialogs only. Your suggestions mean a lot. I'll surely do accordingly. Thnks in
Advance.
Srry once again if it was not what you expected.
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