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Hello YHMians!
There a lot of drama nowadays... Like drama drama everywhere. So I made an attempt to bring a change. Its clearly fictional. I didn't refer to any upcoming twists coz I don't know whats coming up. Hope you guyz like it.
Criticisms accepted with respect! I am no professional writer, so I welcome all your reviews. Do bother to correct me if I am wrong at any place.
Confusions cleared
She was again at the place which was said to be meant for her. Why? Why me? Why do I have this bottle in my hand again? Why do I have to lose my son to the lady who calls herself Mrs. Raman Bhalla? My plans backfired me... I lost everything that belonged to me. I lost the last chance to acquire my belongings. Come on, Shagun! You spoilt your own life! Don't blame Ishita now. She thought to herself as she gulped down another sip of the bitter liquid in a not-so-well-maintained bar. After all she had no money to pay for the bills.
It was 3 weeks since she had noticed a change in her son's behaviour. He was happier, he was more compatible with all the family members including her ex-husband's new wife, he loved the food made by Ishita, he was sharing his stories more with Ishita than Raman or herself. And she hadn't missed the word Ishimaa come out of his mouth instead of Aunty. Yeah, Aadi- her son had called that woman Ishimaa when she had helped him out in his science class test. And when she thought that things were going out of her hand, she decided to speak to Raman and flee the place along with her son. But what she got in return was a surprise. He had filed for a battle. A custody battle. He was confident he would win their son back. His and Ishita's son he had said. A week later she had handed over her son to Mr. & Mrs. Raman Kumar Bhalla. Her son had refused to acknowledge her as his mother. He had addressed her as Raman Bhalla's ex-wife.
She didn't know what had transpired within a night. But, she was a coward. She blamed Ishita again for her sorrows. First her daughter, then her husba- no... ex-husband, then at last her son. Whatever belonged to Ishita was once hers.
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Aaditya Bhalla remembered very well that he had to knock the door before entering his mother's room. But somehow it was his mistake he forgot it for once. Standing at door he heard Shagun argue with the lawyer and her ex-fianc -Ashok Khanna.
"Shagun, stop being a spoilsport. You have always created a mess wherever you have been. Let Aadi go to Raman. You can't support yourself... how will you look after a son. He is young, he has his own needs. Just let him be. I will pay your bills for the rest of your life."
"And you are saying this because your dearest new wife is Ishita's loving sister, am I right? Mihika must have asked you to coax me and let Aadi go. I won't let all the time I spent turning Aadi against Raman go waste. You know very well that if I would have ignored this matter, Ishita would have taken away my son long back... I know she becomes blind when it comes to kids. Especially Raman's kids. After all she loves the father, its obvious she will love his kids, even if they attempt to burn her alive."
"That's what I am saying. You and I both know she loves Aadi just like Ruhi. Even after your dearest son did no less to torture her. He almost got himself killed. Don't you want to see him alive?"
"I don't care. I just want to get back with Raman, if it means to risk one's life then be it. And won't let Aadi die. After all he is my son. I gave birth to him. And please Ashok stop saying words taught to you by your new wife. I pity you. She makes you dance on her little finger."
"Mam. There is no use arguing. We are sure to lose the case. If instead of wasting time, you would have found a job to do around, we could have at least said that you are financially stable. But Mr. Pathak found out that you never gave any interview or you never applied for a job." Said the lawyer.
"Of course, how would she apply for a job when she was busy playing tricks for Ishita?"
"Yes. I tricked her. I tricked Aadi. I tried to hit Ruhi. I tried to do everything so that I could get Raman. So what? I never wanted Aadi at the beginning... But Raman did. I didn't want Ruhi either... But Raman did. I did whatever he wanted. But you finished everything. Its all because of you."
"I never forced you into anything. It was an offer that you accepted. Don't blame me now. I must remind you the money you have in your account is the money I gave before I threw you out. If I hadn't paid you back then, you would have been sticking to my back now. I am glad at least I did that. At least you wish to keep Aadi with you."
"You really think I want to keep him with me for myself. No. I am keeping him because I know Raman and Ishita love him way too much. I am sure they will breakdown if they don't win the case. And how long can our Darling Ishita see her husband tormented?"
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That was the limit. Aaditya Raman Kumar Bhalla could not gather the courage to listen further. He had decided to leave. And he did. Next day in the court he chose his mother. His New-Mother. His Ishimaa. When he looked at her for a reaction, he knew he did the right thing. Her reaction was unfathomable. She was happy. Happier than his Dad. He had requested his Dad to let his ex-wife know that she was not allowed to visit him. But he knew she saw him everyday at the school. But never once he acknowledged her. It was like a deal. A deal made for love that he yearned for. The moment he understood that it was his profit to be with his Ishimaa. He broke the ties with the woman who had caused loss for him. And he was glad he did that. He didn't just get a loving Mom and a caring Dad, but he also got others. His Chahu, Chachi who is a new entry to the family, his Grandmother- Grandfather, his lil'sister, Patti-Thatha, periamma-periappa, cousin- Shravan, and the list can never end.
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He hugged his Mom before he left for his school. At the door he remember that he had forgotten to take his assignment. That word brought the memories of last night. How the project work had turned out to be a war place in seconds when Ruhi began to argue about who their Ishimaa loved more. It was when Dad entered and had claimed that he was the one their Mom loved the most. It was oil to the fire. An offended Ruhi picked up a pillow and hit their Dad on his head. That was it. What followed was a long pillow fight between the three of them which ended when their Mom came into the room, noticing the 2 of the many pillows torn apart with cotton balls lying around. She had laughed out loud when her heard the topic of the war. She had lovingly said, "Pyaar btaa nahi hai. Badhata hai. Aur sabko pura pura milta hai."
( Love doesn't get distributed. It only increases. And everyone gets whole of it. )
When he reached the hall. He had no choice but to stand there and smile.
The scene before him was something he had never seen before.
His knew his Dad had teased his Mom, after all Dad was the only one who could make his Mom pout so cutely. But then he went and hugged her from behind. And also made his Mom smile.
He had never seen such moments between his Dad and his ex-wife. Neither when she was with Ashok uncle. Such kind of pure and innocent love was unknown to him till he met his Ishimaa.
But the magic of the moment broke when his Daadi came into the room screaming at his Mom and Dad asking if they had any shame left in them? The trio did not gather what she said. She then asked his Dad to romance his wife in his room, or was he so shameless to perform such act before his son. He noticed his Mom look at him and she blushed hard. She said a quick sorry and ran to her room. His dad swore something under his breath and said a good bye and left for work. It only when his Daadi burst out laughing and he collected his assignment and left to school smiling.
The end
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