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Chapter Ten

Raman got home with Ishita and Aditya furious each time he looked at them. He told the Neelu who was the house help to find a room for them before he excused himself walking to his room. Santosh and Romi who had come back using a different car did not have the patience to wait for her father in law to get his marbles back. She really did not want that woman in his house. She walked straight to the guest room where Ishita was and began dragging her out of there.

Aditya began to cry as she pleaded with Santosh to stop pulling Ishita but it all fell on deaf ears. Ishita just grabbed a hold of Santosh's hands which were yanking her hair as she dragged her trying to get a grip such that she did not hurt herself so much but she did not scream.

Raman could hear Aditya crying and so he came out of his room together with Romi who was gone to the kitchen. By the time Raman made it to where they were Ishita had been dragged down the stairs and she was at Santosh's feet in the living room trying to pull her clothes down and remain decent after all the dragging.

'What the hell...'' Said Romi who ran to Aditya and held him

'It is okay... Do not cry, it is fine'' He added

'You... Get out of my house'' Said Santosh but Ishita just got up kneeling but never responded

'Are you deaf... Get out...'' Said Santosh as he lifted her hand but Raman grabbed it standing in front of Ishita

'The hell do you think you're doing'' He said

'I do not want her here...'' Said Santosh

'Regardless she is not a punching bag... Stop taking out your anger on her... Am pretty sure she is here as well because of Dadiji's games... if you are mad at anyone it should be me ' Said Raman

Ishita looked at him and to say she was touched it would have been an understatement. Since her father passed away over a decade ago no one had ever stood up for her for anything. So this was surprisingly new to her.

'So you are okay with this...'' Said Santosh

'No... But I am not going to start battering an innocent woman'' Said Raman turning to Ishita

'Are you...'' He said looking critically at her and it was the first time since this whole crazy had started that he actually saw her face.

'Oh...'' He said

'What...'' Said Romi

'I think I have met you...'' Said Raman

'Where... How'' Said Romi

'In Goa... You were the woman with the boy and the insulin...'' Said Raman

'Sorry Sir... Did not mean to just barge into your life like this but your grandfather sort of gave me no choice'' Said Ishita still on her knees

'How do you know my grandfather'' Said Raman

'I don't... He came to Goa and picked me and said he was looking for a match for his grandson. He said his grandson was sensible and would not mind that I had Aditya with me. And so here we are ...'' Said Ishita

'But would it not have been a better idea if you had met his grandson first'' Said Raman

'She is just pretending not to know who you are...'' Said Santosh

'I honest to God had no idea who you are, or I did not until the lady showed up...'' Said Ishita

'What lady...'' Said Romi

'The hotel lady... Tight dress... Expensive shoes... oh she had water bottles when we got there'' Said Ishita still on her knees

'Shagun...'' Said Raman confused

'I think that is her...'' Said Ishita

'How do you know her...'' Said Raman

'I worked at a hotel and there was a mishap while cleaning and she fired me. Could not make enough for Adi's medicine because of her...'' Said Ishita

'What has that got to do with anything'' Said Santosh

'No... that is how I realized he may be very important...'' Sai Ishita pointing at Raman

'What...'' Said Romi

'That lady kept on going back and forth as the hotel prepared for this party she was hosting for some man. The hotel workers talked a lot about it and said he an heir and stuff, she has a bracelet with the initials RKB so once I saw her and realized you were the Bhalla, Mr. Bhalla Senior was talking about, I just put two and two... Honestly I did not mean to interrupt your lives'' Said Ishita

'So having realized who he was and that he had a girlfriend why did you still go ahead with it'' Said Santos

'I saw her after we got married and even if I saw her before, I am not in a position to say no...'' Said Ishita

'Why not...'' Said Santosh

'Because the fee is nonrefundable'' Said Ishita

'What...'' Said Raman

'What fee...'' Said Romi but Ishita kept quiet again

'What fee...'' Yelled Santosh as she charged toward Ishita again

Aditya escaped from Romi's hold and ran to where Ishita was kneeling and knelt down beside her putting his tiny palms together as he told Santosh

'Please, just tolerate us for a while, we have to stay here for a while then we shall leave. She can't tell you about it because Uncle said we can't. Please... Do not hurt her... It is my fault...'' he cried

'Aditya... It is okay... Ssshhh ...'' Said Ishita looking up at Santosh

'Do not mind him... I apologize on his behalf...'' She added

There was a silence as everyone stared at them. Aditya would not stop crying and that in itself was painful enough. Raman watched and he could see Ishita had all these bruises on her body from all the dragging around his mother had done to her and she also had a few scars on her hands and shoulders. He could tell she was beginning to feel uncomfortable from all the kneeling but she did not say anything or complain, almost like she was used to this kind of thing.

'Get up...'' Said Raman suddenly

'Sir...'' She said

'I said get up... Stop kneeling down...'' He said

'Oh... Thank you...'' She said smiling faintly

'Can we just deal with this tomorrow and I am way to exhausted and I have work first thing so I can't deal with all this...'' Said Raman turning and walking back to his room

'Raman...'' Yelled Santosh

'Mom... It is fine... She is here already, we can think of a way to deal with this instead of screaming and yelling'' Said Romi turning to Ishita

'Can you just go back to your room...'' He added

'Which room... You're sleeping in the quarters outside... Not in my home...'' Said Santosh

'Anywhere will do...'' Said Ishita as she walked out of the house while Neelu fetched her stuff like she was instructed to

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It had been about three weeks since Ishita had been in that house and she was slowly getting used to that life. Romi worked a lot but unlike Raman, he seemed to be coming around to the fact that Ishita was going to be in that house for a while so he never really acted like she never existed. Santosh treated her like trash but that was okay, it was somethings she expected and as for her so called husband. The first night in that house was the last time she had seen him.

He was always going from one business trip to another and always made sure he never spent time at home. This was a good thing for Ishita, it meant time would go by faster and the time she had planned to be here would go by without her interacting with a man who hated her so much.

There were numerous parties at the Bhalla Mansion and Santosh always made it a point to make sure people knew that she was the help in that house. Anyone and everyone who cared to know thought Ishita was the help hired to help with the sick Khushi who was still getting treatment for her illness.

'Hey Ishita... I am going to the market to get some things for dinner so please...'' Said Neelu

'Do not worry I will take care of it'' Said Ishita

'Are you alright... You look pale...'' Said Neelu putting her hand on Ishita's forehead

'Did you fever come back...'' She added

'No... I am fine... Relax...'' Said Ishita smiling

'Okay... But in case you do not feel alright, you have to tell someone'' Said Neelu but Ishita scoffed saying

'Please like anyone in this house would care...'' Said Ishita

'Still...'' Said Neelu and Ishita nodded saying

'Fine... Fine... ''

'Regardless of formalities you still are Raman's wife...'' Said Neelu

'Like that has ever carried weight around here'' Said Ishita and Neelu chuckled

'I still can't believe Raman married you'' Said Neelu but Ishita didn't answer

'Why don't you just carry your weight around? Seems to me like you can...'' She added

'I do not want trouble... So peaceful living with no weight carrying would mean Aditya having a warm roof over his head and healthy meals...'' Said Ishita

'I hear you... He is a very lucky boy to have a mother like you...'' Said Neelu

'Oh he isn't my son...'' Said Ishita

'What...'' Said Neelu but Ishita just smiled

'That isn't something you should know...'' Said Ishita

'Okay... Point taken... Secret sealed ...'' Said Neelu grabbing her bag before she added

'Like you too are actually married''

'Yes...'' Said Ishita

'You are in for a lot my dear, Shagun is not an easy person'' Said Neelu

'Trust me, I know...'' Said Ishita

'Where is that girl... Yah Ladki ...'' Said Santosh

'That is my cue... Good luck. I won't take long...'' Said Neelu and she walked out while Ishita went to Santosh

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Chapter Eleven

Ishita had been staying in that Bhalla mansion a while now and she was slowly realizing that this was not going to be an easy ride for her as far as her mother in law was concerned. Santosh hated her guts and she never did anything to try and hide it and Romi was just hard to read, one minute he was nice and when people were around he would become cold.

It was quite evident none of them wanted her in that house let alone as Raman's wife but she knew what she was fighting for and she had to tolerate it for Aditya's sake.

'Hey... What is the matter with you are you deaf?'' Santosh shouted

'Sorry Mam...'' Said Ishita

'Is everything ready, my guests will be here any minute...'' Said Santosh

'Yes Mam everything will be ready by then...'' Said Ishita

'And once you're done serving I want you to disappear. You and that child of yours, is that clear...'' Said Santosh

'Yes Mam...'' Said Ishita as she took Aditya's hand and walked out of the living room to the kitchen

'Ishima...'' Said Aditya worried

'It is fine Aditya I promise. Everything will be fine...'' Said Ishita as she began working in the kitchen

Neelu had been assigned dinner preparations for Raman's return and Bhalla Senior and Khushi so she had to run around makings sure whatever was need for that was available and so for a while that day Ishita was in the kitchen all alone. It sucked because it not only meant she had a lot of work but also she was going to interact with Santosh and her friends more times than she hoped.

She put out everything and made sure it would all be set for when the guests came. Aditya as usual was helping and everything was going smoothly until Shagun showed up with her parents and Raman.

'Good afternoon Ma...'' Shagun said

'Good afternoon dear how are you...'' Said Santosh

'Good... I had an amazing trip but I am so glad I am back... I missed you so much...'' Said Shagun

'Are you sure it is me you missed...'' Said Santosh and Shagun blushing said

'Ma... No teasing you promised...''

'Okay... Okay...'' Said Santosh chuckling

'I have to get changed, excuse me...'' Said Raman and he walked upstairs

'Where are you parents...'' She added

'They are outside. We came a bit early for the get together so I hope you don't mind...'' Said Shagun

'Not at all... This is your house too so your always welcome here'' Said Santosh and Shagun smiled

'I will go check on them, can they get you something... Hold on'' Said Santosh turning

'Hey... What is her name...? Hey Ladki... Come here...'' She added and Ishita came running out

'Yes Mam...'' She said

'Get her something to drink and also get a few more glasses for everyone else...'' Said Santosh

'Yes Mam...'' Said Ishita as Santosh walked away

'Good Afternoon ... What can I get you?'' She said

'I know you...'' Said Shagun

'We do not have that kind of drink...'' Said Ishita

'What...'' Said Shagun irritated

'What can I get you...'' Said Ishita

'Why are you so rude...'' Said Shagun and Ishita looked up at her but she saw Raman in the corner of her eye making his way so she held her tongue pulling her veil down

'Mam am sorry but what can I get you...'' She said

'Juice please...'' Said Shagun pretending to be humble although she was perplexed as to what Ishita's problem was

'Sir anything for you...'' She asked Raman

'Uhh No I am fine thank you...'' Said Raman who was looking at her critically

'Right excuse me...'' Said Ishita as she turned

'Hold on...'' Said Raman as he walked standing in front of her

'Are you okay?'' He asked as he bent down trying to look at her face but she pulled down her veil

'Raman...'' Shagun called him not sure why he was showing concern for the maid

'Yes Sir I am fine...'' Said Ishita but he could tell she was clearly lying because she looked horrible

It was like she hadn't slept in days or was seriously ill. Her eyes were all sunken and she was sweating even when she had a cardigan on. He had not seen her or close to three weeks but he knew from first glance that she was not okay even as she hid under that veil.

'Are you sure'' He asked again

'Raman... What is with you? She said she is fine...'' Said Shagun irritated but Raman ignored her

'Where is Neelu...'' he asked

'She went out to get somethings for your family dinner later today. ' Said Ishita

'And Om Prakash...'' Asked Raman

'He is cleaning Madam's car'' Said Ishita

'Ask him to help you out in the kitchen and go lay down or something...'' Said Raman

'Uhh...'' Said Ishita confused, this was strange coming from him

'Raman...'' Said Shagun before turning to Ishita

'You can leave...'' She added

'Yes Mam...'' Said Ishita as she walked back into the kitchen

'Ishima we need to tell him...'' Said Aditya as soon as Ishita walked in

'I took some medicine that Santosh Madam gave me. I will be fine'' Said Ishita staying strong

'Paka...'' Said Aditya innocently

'Yes... Now come on help me with these...Otherwise she will create an issue'' Said Ishita and they continued serving

'Oh Santosh, I really love what you have done with the place. I swear every time I come here there is something new in your living room. The remodeling was unbelievably amazing...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'What can I do... You get bored so much doing nothing around here and I figured I do this. I will tell you the name of my interior designer. She helped a lot'' Said Santosh

'Please do...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'Raman can't possibly find this enjoyable... ' Said Mr. Arora

'He has no option...'' Said Santosh and they chuckled

'Where is Mihir? It has been a while...'' Said Mr. Arora

'He is coming back next month...'' Said Santosh

'Oh come on, really ... I last saw him when he was just a boy'' Said Mr. Arora

'Yeah... Am sure he is all grown up now...'' Said Santosh and Raman could see she was getting uncomfortable

'Regardless I am the most handsome of us all...'' Said Raman

'Ha-ha... Very funny ...'' Said Romi who was just joining in

He made his greeting as Ishita who was just coming in served everyone juice and walked out again.

'Hey if it isn't such a bother can I please have this packed...I am not staying long'' Said Mr. Arora pointing at the juice

'Sure... Sure... Uhh ... God I forget her name...'' Said Santosh as she turned looking in the direction of the kitchen

'Ishita...'' Said Raman

'Right... Ishita... Please come here...'' Said Santosh

'Hold on I thought you had Neelu back there... Did you fire Neelu? I liked Neelu'' Said Shagun clearly prying

'No... She just went out for a bit she will be back.'' Said Santosh

'Oh so you got someone new to cover...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'Hmm...'' Said Santosh avoiding that conversation as she turned looking at Raman who refused to correct them

Aditya came running out of there with a bottle of water handing it to Shagun as she said

'Sorry it took long...''

'It is fine... Thank you...'' Said Shagun

'And who is this...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'He shouldn't be out here... Where is Ishita'' Asked Santosh who was trying hard not to show she was pissed

'She is kind of busy in the back I thought I would help...'' Said Aditya

'Grab that blue bottle in the kitchen and ask Ishita to put juice in here and hurry up...'' Said Santosh

'Yes Mam...'' Said Aditya and she walked back much to Santosh's irritation

'Who was that boy...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'I think he is Ishita's son. I met him at the hospital'' Said Shagun

'Oh right now it is coming back to me. She was the girl Bhalla Senior hired for his post care, after surgery...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'Yes...'' Said Santosh

'Oh right... I think it is nice that you are letting her work here even when she has a child. Most people wouldn't allow that...'' Said Mr. Arora

'Hmm...'' Said Santosh and again Raman didn't correct her and just let on the assumption that Ishita was a maid continue. It was the easy thing to do

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Chapter Twelve

'I am so glad he and Khushi are getting better now... We worried for them you know...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'Yeah... By God's grace they are alright... ' Said Santosh

'I actually just talked to them a couple of days ago and Khushi said they are doing so well. With rehab and everything in her case ...'' Said Mr. Arora

'Am sure Khushi gives him an earful not to miss even a single treatment...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'Yeah she does and he listens, he has no option...'' Said Raman chuckling

'Who wouldn't, she is scary...'' Said Mr. Arora

'What... No she isn't...'' Said Raman amused

'He is afraid of her...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'What... Why...'' Said Raman

'She scares me sometimes...'' Said Mr. Arora

'No really... She does...'' He added chuckling and they all laughed

'Well I think he listens to her because he cares about her. He is kind of old fashioned in that way. Do everything for my wife as much as be strong for her... If he doesn't try and be strong for her throughout all this she will lose her strength and he doesn't want that...'' Said Raman with pride

'Wow... Nothing old fashioned about that...'' Said Mrs. Arora smiling

'Speaking of... What the hell are you two waiting for...'' Said Mr. Arora

'Yeah talk about it...'' Said Santosh who turned and looked at Raman and Romi but before he could answer in came Aditya running

He had juice all over his clothes and he was crying hysterically as he tried to talk but he wasn't making any sense. Raman stood up and walked to where Aditya was bending down to his level as he said

'Aditya ... What is it?''

But he was still crying and talking at the same time that he wasn't makings sense

'Okay breathe...'' Said Raman as he tried to calm him down

'Now tell me what is the problem'' Said Raman

'Ishima... She is not well Sir... I have tried to take care of her but she has become worse. She is running a fever and now she is not talking. Her eyes are... Please Sir... Please Mam...'' Said Aditya as looked at Santosh as well getting down on his knees

'I will not come out here ever again but please take her to the hospital...'' he pleaded

'Get up... Come on show me where she is...'' Said Raman as he turned leaving with Aditya

'Ishita... Hey...'' Said Raman as he got to the kitchen and realized she was on the floor

'I am... ' She began speaking softly as she tried to get up but she couldn't

'Ishima... Ishima ...'' Aditya called her as he continued crying

'Just calm down, let me take you to the hospital...'' Said Raman as he helped her up but it wasn't working

He bent down a bit and picked her up in his arms. Ishita instinctively put her arms around his neck and leaned in resting her head on the nape of his neck and with that he carried her outside to his car

Shagun watched him as he left with this Ishita and the Aditya and all of a sudden became jealous. She couldn't quite figure out why, in fact she felt horrible because given the situation that was completely unnecessary. She put that feeling in the back of her mind and just decided to concentrate the very kind Raman she had known since they were kids. He was always a kind friend; a friend she hoped was more than just that.

When they got to the hospital Ishita had begun convulsing and it had gotten even worse than when they left home. They took Ishita away as the doctor asked for some space to allow him work on her. Aditya was inconsolable and he kept on folding his hands as he repeatedly said

'Please God... Please God... Please God... She is all I have...''

Raman looked at him and even he could tell this was a bit strange. I mean yes the circumstances were different but the Aditya he met, the one he had seen a few weeks ago wasn't this one in here.

He was scared there was no doubting that but he was also brave and strong, something he hadn't quite seen. Raman went and sat next to him taking his hand in his as he faintly smiled at Aditya almost as if assuring him that he was right there with him.

Shagun watched this and smiled with pride because this was one of the reasons she fell for Raman. He was kind and caring. Always worried more about other people than he did himself, a side of him he never wanted to show other people.

They waited for a while as Raman kept on telling Aditya not to worry as Ishita would be okay. His mother was finding the whole scenario irritable and she just wanted to leave that hospital with her friends and go do something that was more productive than worry about some nobody who was destroying her son's life.

The doctor finally came back out after he had done his tests and they all stood up and they waited for him to tell them about what had happened.

'She is going to be fine. She had a very high fever which she had not treated well hence fainting and convulsions... But she is going to be fine...'' Said the doctor

'Oh thank God...'' Said Aditya as he wiped his tears

'I will keep her here overnight for observation because I still need to carry out a few tests before I finally release her. If she improves she will be out of here end of day tomorrow...''Said the doctor

'Thank you so much Doctor Sir...'' Said Aditya

'Your welcome dear...'' Said the doctor as he turned to Raman

'I have to ask though such that I prescribe for her the right treatment. Was she on anything...? I mean was she taking any medication for the fever...'' he added

'I have no idea... I didn't even know she was sick...'' Said Raman looking at his mother

'I don't think she took anything...'' Said Santosh looking at the doctor but Aditya interrupted them

'She took Ibuprofen and also paracetamol two days ago...'' Said Aditya causing all the adults to turn and look at him

'Oh... Okay...'' Said the doctor as he turned to Aditya

'Is there anything else...'' Said the Doctor

'Yes... She has a really bad back problem... They gave her something called Vida... VI... what is it?'' Said Aditya slapping himself on the head

'Oh don't do that...'' Said the doctor grabbing his hand

'Vicodin ...Was that the name of the drug'' added the doctor

'Yes Vicodin ... But she hated it, it made her feel dizzy and funny. When she told Uncle he took it from her and given it was expensive he said it was for the better. Now she doesn't really take anything again except maybe the paracetamol although it doesn't help a lot...'' Said Aditya

'What happened to her back'' Asked the doctor

''She... She ...'' Aditya started to stammer as she looked at Santosh

'It is fine... Tell him'' Said Raman

'She had a really bad accident when she was young...And also, she fell off a building making it worse'' Said Aditya teary

'She what...'' Said Raman but Aditya refused to elaborate

'Alright... Is that all...'' Said the doctor as he began writing down in his note book

'Hmm... ' Said Aditya as he put her index finger on her mouth almost remembering before she said

'Oh yes, she is deathly allergic to peanuts... If that helps ...'' Said Aditya teary as he looked at the doctor who smiled at him saying

'You are a really good son...''

'Please Sir... Make sure that she is okay...'' Said Aditya

'She will be fine... And this was very helpful... Thank you...'' Said the doctor and Aditya smiled faintly

Romi was coming out of the hospital with a Vandu who had gone for her checkups saw Raman walking with the doctor and they walked up to him to check what was going on. He brought them up to speed as they made it back to where Santosh and the rest were.

'Romi Uncle... Ishita... She is not well...She fell and...'' Said Aditya as his voice broke down

Aditya had developed a fondness for Romi, maybe because he was the only person in that house who never treated him like he was invisible or like was a problem somehow.

'Aditya ...'' Said Romi as he took the scared boy into his embrace hugging him as he cried

'That Ishu Na... She is so damn stubborn... I told her but No she wouldn't listen to me...'' Said Romi

'Hang on... You knew she was sick...'' Said Raman

'Yeah... So did Mom... She was complaining about these headaches for three days now. Mom gave her paracetamol to help. I told them it was better she went to the hospital but Mom said it wasn't necessary and since she assured me that she was alright, I didn't push it...'' Said Romi with Aditya still in his embrace

'Mom...'' Said Raman turning to his mother

'What... She said she had a slight headache. How was I supposed to know it was this serious'' Said Santosh carelessly

'Are you kidding me right now...'' Said Raman

'Raman... It is fine... I mean she is a grown woman she should have gone to see a doctor. I am sure she is paid, she should have used that to go for a checkup at a clinic or something...'' Said Shagun

'I agree...'' Said Santosh

'Really... You're going with that explanation...?'' Said Raman

'Okay look... We have more important things to worry about... We have guests at home. We need to make sure that they take care of so...'' Said Santosh

'I am not staying here...'' Said Raman and Romi looked at him, frowning as he said

'Who do you think is going to stay here then?'' And Aditya his got out of his hold and turned looking at them

'Clearly I can't stay here ...Nor can Raman...'' Said Santosh

'Oh hell no...'' Said Romi who knew what his mother was angling at

'Okay she is fine...Thank God... They said she will be okay and this is a very big prestigious hospital they can take care of her'' Said Shagun

'Or...'' Said Mr. Arora looking at his careless daughter before he added

'You can call someone from her family to take care of her...''

'Am all she has... It is just the two of us...I can stay here no problem...'' Said Aditya

'You have school honey you can't...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'I don't go to school... I have to stay home and help her with everything'' Said Aditya causing the Aroras to turn and look at Santosh clearly passing judgement

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Chapter Thirteen

'Well I guess someone has to stay then...'' Said Shagun looking at Vandu

'Oh keep me out of your drama...'' Said Vandu

'Vandu I will pay you, really well...'' Shagun began

'I mean I may lack what to eat back home but I will be okay...'' Said Vandu sarcastically

'Shagun stop being disrespectful'' Said Mr. Arora

'It really is no trouble I swear...'' Said Aditya

'You... Quiet...'' yelled Santosh causing Aditya to step back a bit scared

'I have work'' Raman insisted making excuses

'That is such bullcrap...'' Said Romi shaking his head as he said

'Fine... I will stay but just a couple of hours. You need to come back here because this is your problem not mine...''

'Okay... Thank you...'' Said Raman wanting to end that conversation there

It is fine... We can hire a nurse...'' Said Mr. Arora

'Why... You can't just spend money just like that...'' Said Shagun

'Hypocrite...'' Vandu found herself saying

'I will stay... It is fine...'' Said Romi adding

'You are unbelievable Raman...'' And he took Aditya's hand and walked out with him to go check on Ishita whom everyone didn't seem to want to have anything to do with

'Am so sorry Santosh... We took longer here but we need to leave...'' Said Mrs. Arora

'I am so sorry about this but am sure it will all be concluded and you will come for some other time'' Said Santosh

'Yes... of course...'' Said Mrs. Arora and she and her husband said their goodbyes walking away

When the elevator doors swung closed Santosh holding her breath couldn't believe what she was seeing. She thanked God that the Aroras were going away and that it bought her time to fix whatever hell her son had got into.

'Are you going to pretend you don't see me...'' Said Bhalla Senior

'What are you doing here?'' Said Santosh as she walked ahead

'Well... I was here to check on my daughter in law and I was told she came here... What is wrong with her...'' Said Bhalla Senior getting to the point

'She had a small mishap...'' Said Santosh

'Small mishaps do not lead to hospitalization...'' Said Bhalla Senior as he walked passed Santosh making it to the waiting room where Raman, Vandu and Shagun were

Raman who was still talking to Shagun turned his heart sinking to his stomach as he saw his grandfather make it to where they were

'Uhh Dadaji...'' He said surprised to his wits

'What is going on'' Said Bhalla Senior

'What are you doing here? I thought you would still be in...'' Raman began

'Don't change the topic, what is going on?'' Said Bhalla Senior

'Well Uhh, she wasn't you know... But it was all handled... The doctors have taken care of it and it is all fine...'' Said Raman

'Raman, calm down why are you so nervous...'' Asked Shagun before turning to Bhalla Senior

'Hello Sir...'' She said but he didn't answer

'Raman... What is she doing here?'' Said Bhalla Senior

'I thought I would help when they...'' Shagun began but Bhalla Senior cut her off

'Raman... I am asking you, what the hell happened to you wife and what is this one doing here?'' He asked again

'Am sorry... I thought I heard you say wife... Did he just say wife...'' Said Shagun turning to Raman

'Dadaji please... She is fine and she is in there with Romi...'' Said Raman turning to Shagun

'Leave we will talk later'' Raman said

'No... I want to know right now... What is going on...'' Said Shagun who was beginning to worry

It was no secret Mr. Bhalla Senior never liked her and he never thought Shagun was good enough for his grandson and he never even tried to hide it. Shagun could tell something was awfully off given the way Raman was acting and the way Santosh was looking at her like they both had been caught in a lie.

Mr. Bhalla Senior could careless and all he wanted to do was just make sure that Ishita was okay. He looked at them both before he said

'Fix this... You have a responsibility to the woman in there. She is the one you should be worrying about like this...'' And completely disregarding Shagun and her tears, he walked away

Shagun looked at Raman who was preoccupied clearly with what was going on in there more than worrying about her

'Raman... You have just about 5 seconds to tell me what is going on or I swear I am walking out of this hospital and you are never going to see me again...'' Said Shagun

'Suit yourself ...'' Said Raman as he tried to walk away bit Santosh grabbed his hand

'Shagun calm down...''Santosh said

'I am talking to Raman... What did he mean your wife...? Please tell me I miss heard that and he is somehow mistaken...'' Said Shagun

'Shagun... Listen to me; I swear it is not what you think. Dadaji had refused to have the surgery and he was about to die and he had no option he had to marry her... he had no choice. Please it is not what you think...'' Santosh began rumbling

'No... No ...No... Please Raman, tell me she is joking...'' Said Shagun as tears streamed down her face

'Shagun... I am sorry but can we discuss this later... ' Raman said

'You are really married? Raman... Tell me that it's not true please...'' Said Shagun

Shagun looked at him and she couldn't believe he had actually done that to her. They were supposed to be the inseparable duo, they were supposed to be what people saw and got jealous because of how much they understood each other, he was supposed to be the one man who was supposed to be there for her, he was supposed to be her man. That was always the plan. Now, it felt like someone had just jabbed a knife through her heart and twisted it

She began realizing that all this time she and Raman went around playing around he never really took her seriously. Maybe she had given it up too easily for him. He never promised her anything and he never asked for a relationship from her either but dammit they had been seeing and sleeping together for the better part of their teenage and adult years. I mean she wasn't crazy to imagine that that was a relationship

'How... Why... '' She cried

'I had no choice but I am going to fix this ...'' Said Raman

'You had a choice, you should have told me. You should have said something to me; you should have fought for me Raman. That woman has been living in your house for... Oh my god she has been living in your house and all along I didn't even... This is so embarrassing ' Said Shagun as she began walking round

'Shagun wait... Hold on listen to me... Please...'' Said Santosh as she desperately tried to get her to listen but it was not working

'How could he do this to me? What did I do that was so wrong? Why am I never enough...? I do not understand...'' Cried Shagun

'It wasn't you... It had nothing to do with you I swear. I am going to fix this please just give me some time...'' Santosh pleaded

'How... How are you going to fix this? You son is a married man... I have been having an affair with a married man...How could he just...'' Said Shagun who completely broke down and she didn't have it in her to stay there and look let alone listen to him

She turned and grabbed her bag running out as she heard Santosh's voice echo in the background as he called her name. Mr. Bhalla Senior who was a master at manipulation knew he had started a storm and he also understood that he may have just shattered his grandson's relationship and it would hurt but he knew it was for the better.

He walked in and he could see Ishita was seated on the bed with a cannula in her hand while she talked to Aditya. Romi was seated on the other side of the room looking at his phone completely immersed in whatever he was looking at.

'Excuse me...'' He said causing Romi to seat up and Ishita to look up

'Oh good evening Sir...'' Said Ishita as she tried to sit up

'No... It is fine... How are you?'' Said Bhalla Senior

'Fine thank you...'' Said Ishita

'If you were fine, you wouldn't be here...'' Said Bhalla Senior

'I am really... It was just a small mishap. I am ready to go home but they won't let me ...'' Said Ishita

'Ishima...'' Aditya began

'Chup Karo...'' Said Ishita and Aditya kept quiet

'Let the boy talk...'' Said Mr. Bhalla Senior as he walked to where they were sitting on the chair next to the bed

'Nothing...'' Said Aditya softly as he looked down

'Don't be afraid, she won't do anything...'' Said Bhalla Senior

'Well... I was just saying maybe she stays here for the night, just so they make sure that she is okay. I will stay here and keep an eye on her such that you don't incur more costs of a nurse...'' Said Aditya innocently

'More costs, who said that...'' Said Bhalla Senior

'Aditya ... ' Ishita called her again and she kept quiet

'Leave it, he is just a child and he is worried about me Sir. I swear I can still do my job all I need is to just get this drip from my hand and I am good to go...'' Ishita said but Mr. Bhalla Senior wasn't letting it go

'Why are they under the impression that they are somehow causing issues with staying in the hospital for treatment?'' Said Mr. Bhalla Senior looking at Romi

'There was just a miscommunication about who was to stay here when she...'' Romi began

'And why is she not being treated by the family doctor...'' Said Mr. Bhalla

'Dadaji I don't know, I just stayed behind because they needed me. As far as her treatment is concerned, you asking the wrong person...'' Said Romi putting his hands up

'Raman is very irresponsible. He should have been...'' Mr. Bhalla Senior began

'No... It wasn't his fault. I never told them I wasn't feeling well. That was on me...'' Ishita interrupted

'Are you sure...'' Said Bhalla Senior

'Yes Sir... I apologize for any inconvenience...'' Said Ishita and Bhalla Senior dropped the topic

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