Mayka, off limits
Sam had asked him not to go to Malcha Marg fearing paparazzi, the guards were giving her updates every half hour, many was calling HER every hour. Ranjan went directly to Sam's around 11 PM... according to her no reporters were spotted, the cops hadn't reached out to him or anything.
Delhi had a new Commissioner of Police, he wasn't familiar with the new guy at all. The one from a year ago, he was related to distantly.. and the guy woed him for many favors over the years. When you were wealthy, you somehow became influential too. Ranjan never utilized his wealth or powers for his own kids, ever. They never approached him seeking help. R&B was selected to CMU without help, he paid 60% of the tuition, but only for undergrad... only for the first couple years, the boy put himself through the last couple..
With the new government and the whole "anti corruption" agenda in place he didn't expect any sympathy or compassion. He was tired and hungry
Sam cried, upon seeing him... Tanmay gave him a hug "Dad I am going to make a drink, lets just relax"
"have u watched TV?" Ranjan asked
"Ya the whole afternoon and evening, not one network is saying anything" "I have asked my admin to dig up people at the publication to find out more about the journo, the article says "News Source" and no name
Ranjan leaned wearily, Sam handed him the baby... the lil angel kicked and smiled in a a purple frilly shorts and a pink halter neck blouse, her chubby shoulders and dimpled elbows buttery and scented, she had two thick fat fountains on her head with sparkly bows on them
She had hair and eyes like R&B
"U must do mundane at 6 months like we did for R&B" he said smiling
"I know Dad...R&B says, I should just give her a hair cut, khud to karwaata nahi, he doesn't get any" Sam giggled
"She will make him do it" Ranjan said proudly
"U think he listens to her?"
She came by Sunday and cooked, paranthe badhiya bana leti hai, chai bhi ekdum badhiya Ma ki tarah" Ranjan smiled fondly
(she makes excellent paranthas and tea like your Mom)
"Arey wah, he never told me" Sam shouted
"She came looking very nervous, she was in the kitchen for two hours, then I don't know if they went out, Mahavir said she returned at 6"
Sam giggled Note to self :Must call Vandita
"Usko tang karta hoga shaitaan hai, who bechaari darker aa gayi ghar"
(He must scare her, she was afraid and nervous when she came)
"he is a rogue Dad" Sam smiled fondly
"Tum dono ki baari gayi, ab us bechaari ki baari hai" Ranjan laughed
(Your and Manny's turn is over its that poor girl's turn now)
"She must feel kidhar phas gayi" Tan said hanging FIL his drink
(OMG.. I am trapped)
"Itna bhi bura nahi hai mera bhai, Tan" Sam defensive
(Hes not so bad Tan)
"ITNA nahi BAHUT BURA HAI" tanmay winked
(Not a lil but hes is REALLY BAD)
"I was telling Vandita he wont send her to RK Puram" Sam gushed
"He tells you you cant visit Malcha Marg, he will not send her to RK Puram, ziddi" Ranjan smiled fondly
(stubborn brat)
HUM SUNTE HAIN uski" Sam cried
(We LISTEN to him)
"Ab dekho, who ladki jaati hai apne maayke" Ranjan said smiling
(Lets see if she will go see her parents despite his wishes)
"HE WILL GO GET HER DAD. I AM TELLING YOU, HE WILL EITHER GO WITH HER WAIT DOWNSTAIRS
AND PICK HER UP OR GO GET HER IF SHE DOESNT RETURN IN AN HOUR" Sam was very proud
"sahi baat hai, she belongs with him" Ranjan said smugly
"Yeh lo! Gaye Iyers bechaare" Tanmay teased
(Poor Iyers, their daughter is GONE)
"Arey what bechaare Tan? I mean she is marrying MY BROTHER she needs to be with him.
She has lived with her parents 28 years... he needs her" Sam said protectively
"Hellloo.. Mrs Batra, apply it to yourself also"Tanmay ordered
She blushed shyly... "I am here only"
"Really?" he winked
She eye scolded him not to flirt in front of Dad
The baby cooed for her grandpa
"dad lamb biryani hai fish filet and bread pudding" Sam said hugging him
"Lagao khaana Nanu ko bhook lagi hai" he told the baby
(May I eat? grandpa is hungry)
"We ate rice cereal so no lamb for us" Sam giggled kissing the baby
Tanmay sat down watching his wife leave, turning towards his FIl with a serious face
Tan: I spoke with the commissioner's PA he said he was not aware of any plans to reopen the case, I didnt call I asked my admin to call
Ranjan looked a little relieved
Tan:If its not a law enforcement initiative then I wonder WHERE this is all being driven off of?
Ranjan: Its not a movie, ki mere dushman kar rahe hain (Ranjan hugge dthe baby tightly)
Tan squirmed... "Chachu se baat hui?"
(Did u speak with your bro?)
Ranjan looked offended at first but calmed down sadly " Umm nahi..."
Tan: Wont hurt Dad... just call him ask him if he has been saying anything (whispering)
Ranjan gulped his whisky
Tan sipped his "I am meeting the lawyer tomorrow to get started on the anticipatory bail process just in case.
Ranjan:I swill transfer some money to your account
Tan:PLEASE Dad aap aisa nahin karen
(Please dont do that)
Ranjan: If its 1 or two crores I dont want you to
Tan: What are u talking about... it doesnt matter to me (whisper)
Sam: DONO mein kya baat ho rahi hai? (what are u two upto)
Her face was puffy and swollen her eyes seemed tired... she looked worn out and sad
Tan: Just thinking if we should have the reception in your mayka or sasural
Sam:Please yaar no sasural I am here everyday I want to go home and gloat...
Tanmay:He will send you home at midnite (sneer)
Ranjan: He might
Sam:I am friends with ishita she wont!
Tanmay: Have u seen her talking?
ranjan laughed, rolling... the baby made a face and BURSTTT out crying
"Sorry puttar sorry sorry sorry" Ranjan graoned
Sam giggled and got her
Ranjan:Doesnt talk?
Tan: When she comes here she follows him like a shadow
Ranjan: She is a tigress
Sam: Vandita says that too, he brings out the worst in her (shocked)
Tanmay laughed out loud
Sam: Thats too funny
Ranjan: The house needs her (choking up)
Sam sat down handing the baby to Tan... father and daughter hugged
Kumkum Bhagya
