Hi GuysThank you all for pushing me against the wall and making me write again. All your love as brought me back again to present you new story of RAYA.
I had two options for Stories one poignant story of reunion and another RAYA fall in love. I decided to combine the stories.. it will be something like story in story.. So let us see how it turns out ( but if does not work please guys tell me I will shut the shop!!!
! I don't know where i get my crazy ideas from)Actually the beginning will be a different version of the last story Jab do dil mil the hain. This again is story of reunion but with a twist.
RAYA my immortal lovers ... are separated by time, people, anger, hate and love. And this story is once again tells how love once again brings them back together (My intention is to make you cry in buckets
)This story will be short FF with the same set of characters . But the point of starting will be different from last time
This story explores a another facet of love -hate !!!. I believe that the love and hate are two different faces of the same coin. There are extreme points of the same line . My attempt here is to bring these two point together and complete the cycle of life
Please require simple note from you guys for me to start my endevour!!!
Chapter 1
Priya
"Priya Sharma " They called out my name. Yes I acknowledged it got up taking my file in one hand and tugging Pihu with another. I was here to get pihu her admission into this prestigious school.
Pihu my darling daughter all of 5 years but really sometimes I think she is smarter than me. Pihu what can I say about her she is my life. She defines me. She is gives me the energy, the strength, the motivation to lead my life. People say mothers give birth to children but I believe Pihu gave birth to this Priya Sharma. Without her in my life would have ended long ago
Pihu is a happy child. My life's aim sees to that her smile remains intact. I came to the school for her first standard admission. Last two years I had saved enough money to get Pihu in this school.
Money it is just paper but somehow it determines people choices and thereby redefine their life .Money has been problem for us. Last Two years I have worked very hard to save this money for Pihu. Pay in Kindergarten school which I teach are not that much but the principal was kind enough to allow Pihu to study there for free for last two years. Now as Pihu is 5 ½ years she needs to go into the big school for that I needed money. I did not want to ask my family, I knew they would send it me but, I have always lived my life in my own terms and will continue to do so. So my choice was to work hard, take tution cut down my expense and save
Mumbai & past, something’s I have hidden even from myself after I came here to Pune. Pune is now our world mine and Pihu’s. I am in still in touch with my family… but relationship no longer exist. Time as torn us all part. Ayesha , kartik& Natasha, ma and papa do live in the same city meet each other, but are very far from each other by the distance of their heart.
I came here to Pune to start a life which was destroyed by my marriage. Marriage and husband I cant think about it now . I can’t think about my failure
I need to think about my future with pihu. She is the future. I will never let my past scar my future never..
I went inside the room , the principal and asked me to fill up the form.,for admission. I filled it up. And gave it to her. She looked at and asked’where is Pihu father.? Mr. Ram Kapoor. I told her the truth we are separated.
The man who bought all the world happiness into my life and was also the cause for the pain . I don’t now whether I hate him more or love him more… I know one he will always be part of me.. before as happiness but now as hurt which will never heal.
Ram
“Mr Ram Kapoor “. There was a thunderous applause a standing ovation. A tall handsome man came to the podium, took the trophy from the Presenter, Mr Naraynamoorthy , Co founder of Infosys, Congratulations he said to the man. The Man came to the podium and said. Thank you and Iam very happy to accept this trophy on the behalf of Mr Ram Kapoor. Kapoor Industries will always strive to achieve better results and reach higher.
The man got down . left the auditorium. The Press followed him when he was about to reach the car door. The press surrounded him and asked, Mr Shergill, where is Mr Kapoor, why did he not come to the award function. Vikram answered.” No comments”. Mr Shergill one more question why does Mr Kapoor never comes out into public , they say he has become recluse paranoid like Mr Howard Hughes is it true sir.
Vikram answered no comment. He got into the car and told the driver. Kapoor mansion chalna bhai.
As soon as he entered Kapoor mansion he went up to Ram ‘ room. Called out for Ram.
I am here I called out . Vikram, why are you shouting what is need to shout you I don't know I how much more I can bear.
Ram this is the last function I am going to go in behalf of you. This is getting highly ridiculous everybody is asking about you how long are you going hide from the public. You do nothing but work, life cannot go on like this way, it has been five years and you need to move on in life. Having said it , seeing no reaction from my side.. Vikram left the room fustratedly . I took the trophy, and looked at it. It meant nothing to me. Money and success meant nothing to me. Work was only way I can escape from my past. And memories of that woman, Money and success are just its by products. Sometime I feel I hate her and sometime I miss her… But I know one thing I never forget her . this pain and this hurt will never go.. as long as I live
CHAPTER 2
NEXT DAY
Ram :- I got up freshened up myself and went to my study – Bansi kaka was ready with the breakfast. I ate with no sense of taste or nor with any sort of appetite for it . for me food was something I needed to survive. If somebody would ask what I was eating I will never be able to answer.
A man who placed food has the most important in his life no longer existed In his place was man who worked worked and worked. Work has become an obsession with me. If I am not working I am either at the pool or working out at my gym. Yes 6 years go, gym or exercise had no priority in life today it had. Not because I wanted to keep fit, but this only why could get some sleep. Sleep has become a rare commodity I never see it . only way I get it when I am bone tired .. and that tiredness sneaks a sleep past nightmares of my past. What I have gained is lots money success and sleek body
My family lives the same house my dadi my ma, and my brother. But rarely see me. When I do see them I talk about everything but what they want to hear. They tired many times to make me talk but I always evade them and one fine day they gave up.
I have started working from home .Thanks to technology I can virtually run my office sitting at home. I never meet any one or want to.
Vikram looks after day to day running of Kapoor Industries. Rishab was now looking over the usa and Uk operation. Rishab now wants to get married . He wants me to meet the girl Sowmya and her family who live in Pune.
I need to meet them .but I don’t want to.I will have to ask Vikram and Neha. I don’t know whether he will go. I have to convince him somehow.
I worked all through the day and well into the night . I then remembered about rishab., I called Vikram I knew it was really late but I called vikram I knew he wouldn’t mind.
“Vikram yaar tumse kuch kahana tha yaar” .
Kyahai ram bol,
Do you remember that Rishab had called yesterday but that girl Sowmya he wanted marry na. Can you and Neha go and meet her family. You know ma cant travel because her knee is giving some problems .Can you guys go meet and finalize the details.
No Ram Vikram said firmly why I asked nahi ram is baar nahi, Yeah Rishab ki shaadi ka mamala hai only you have to go that is only right. Whether you like it or not you will have to meet her family
Why ‘ I countered. Vikram replied your his family, given you treat me as one in your family, but for others I am still an outsider. You have to go Ram
Vikram you know that I never meet people , I don’t go outside, I cant go yaar.
It was vikram turn to ask , why give one valid reason
I said because of that accident ,
But Ram that accident happened five years ago
Yes Vikram that happened 5 years ago . But it has left a scar of a lifetime !!!
Priya :
I came home disappointed , my home was in backside of the school I was working in, The principal Mrs Salma Bhatt had given me the place to stay . this is a small one room house with one side kitchen and bathroom another side living room doubling up as bed room in the night. I pay small nominal amount as rent. Which Mrs Bhatt refused take from me but I still deposit in school account every month without fail. Though small for me and pihu it is our home we love. Pihu was born here. I owe lot to Salma madam , who is foundly called Daijan by everyone including pihu & me. Salma madam lives with her orphaned granddaughter a teenger kadambari .who everyone calls kady .Daijan's son and daughter in law died in the accident leaving lot of wealth & kady to be managed by Daijan. kady was like my friend to me and sister to pihu . Without Daihan and kady support I would never come this far
But today I don’t know what I going to do ? I need a miracle.The principal was not really convinced I could support Pihu’s education. She has given two days to prove my financial stability. She feels my salary will not be sufficient to support Pihu and Tution fees are not enough proof for my stability.
I am really worried now. Without knowing I started rubbing my injured leg.
My Darling daughter danced her way inside saw me sitting in the bed. She ran to me asked worriedly Mama app sad oh kya ? ‘
nahi princess mein kyu sad hoogi bala mera pass to meri pihu princess haina.
Then why are you crying. Who said Iam crying said trying to hide my face.
Pihu grabed my chin and turned my face. but I can see tears in your eyes. And your stressed na…
Stressed? How did you know that word I asked surprised at daughter’s vocabulary
Last time I came with you to the doctors place doctor said when you are taking too much stress your leg will starting pain. Now you leg is paining na that is why rubbing it na and that is why you were limping when we came back from that school na.
Why are you stressed mama? You are stressed because my school na > You know what Daijan says when we are in problem if we pray to Bhagwanji ,he will surely send someone like superman to solve all our problems. Don’t worry we will pray to Bhagwanji and surely send our superman. Who solve all our problems in a chutki
I just hugged her
Her smile acted like a balm to my hurt soul, but mind was still tangled with the problems. I never want her hopes to be shattered I don’t want tell her there is no superman. Definitely no superman is going to come and solve our problems
Chapter 3
Priya
Daijan called out , Priya you have come back asked Daijan what happened in the school? .
Yes I replied . Nothing happened Daijan . Daijan looked at my face , realized something was definitely wrong. She immediately turned to Peehu, and said Peehu tum mera liyia ek kaam karoogi, ji Daijan my daughter dutifully replied, Tum jakar dekna Kady apna padai kar rahi ki nahi ? see if she is being good girl studying for her exam or talking to her friends on the phone or she on her laptop .If she is doing anything other than studying then tell Daijan is not going give her favourite her Chocolate éclair she bought for her and Peehu.
At the name of Chocolate éclair, peehu eyes lighted up, Chocolate eclair asked peehu just to reconfirm what she heard . My peehu loves chocolate éclair. Just like her….
I don’t know why I keeping thinking about him, I don’t want to .why my every thought today either starts with him or ends with him. Why am I giving him so much importance, for him we are nobody, his child did not even matter to him nor he is bothered how we are or where we are`. Mentally shook myself and my thoughts.
Peehu was eagerly running towards daijaan house. Daijan’s house was next to the school. It was paltial bunglow built by Daijan’s husband . Daijan with kady lived there. She often asks me shift there with her but I don’t want to be indebted to her anymore, already she and kady have done so much for me.
Daijan asked what happened in school today? Nothing daijan. They wanted me prove that I have enough money to support her education. Which really I don’t.
Daijan said do you want me to speak them, I could…
Before daijan could complete her statement No Daijan, I know it was you who helped with admission process, I don’t what you to talk to them anymore.
Then let me sponsor Peeehu ‘s education. Daijan No , peehu is my responsibility, I will have to deal with this,, how long will you support me daijan. Peehu is my child , my responsibility, I need to prove to myself and to the world that capable of taking care of my child without anybody’s help
Then talk to peehu’s father, peehu is his responsibility also na.
Daijan , he wont help, he never wanted to be part of our life. For him I or peehu never really mattered to him. From the beginning his family always came first… will always will. Now thinking about it I don’t know even know if he really loved me. Our marriage was a marriage of convenience, a sham. And moreover If he really wanted to help or wanted to be part of our life ,he could have been long time ago, but he never wanted to be Daijan. And now I don’t want him to be part my daughters life.
Next Day morning
RAM:
I had no choice, I need to leave for Pune. Vikram and Neha refused to go instead of me. and rishab was really in love with this girl, for him atleast I need to go and meet girls family. For me my family means lot to me, their happiness means a lot to me .For that I would go any extent . If my going to pune will secure my brother’s happiness I will go no matter what it will cost me.
I wanted to drive today. I asked driver to hand over my keys.he was stunned ,I don’t know he was more stunned to see me or me asking for the key. He just gave it to me.
I was driving after a long time. It felt good to be behind the machine.and Work it up to power and ride the power. It gave a real high.
It was going to great drive.
After about hour of driving it started to rain, I always hated rain. More so now. Because it reminded me of someone…..
I Rolled up the windows, switched on the radio… The Rj announced the next Song to be played was Juda Hoke Bhi, from the film Kalyug Music by Anu Malik,Lyrics written by Sayeed Qadri
Singer by Aatif Aslam. Something stopped me from changing channels, I just let song flow into the car
Juda Hoke Bhi Tu Mujhmein Kahi Baaki Hai
Palkon Mein Banke Aansu Tu Chali Aati Hai
Juda Hoke Bhi
Waise Zinda Hu Zindagi Bin Tere Main
Dard Hi Dard Baaki Raha Hai Seene Mein
Saans Lena Bhar Hi Yaha Jeena Nahi Hain
Ab Toh Aadat Si Hai Mujhko Aaise Jeene Mein
Juda Hoke Bhi Tu Mujhmein Kahi Baaki Hai
Palkon Mein Banke Aansu Tu Chali Aati Hai
Saath Mere Hain Tu Har Pal Shab Ke Andhere Mein
Paas Mere Hain Tu Hardam Ujale Savere Mein
Dil Se Dhadkan Bhula Dena Aasan Nahi Hai
Ab Toh Aadat Si Hai Mujhko Aaise Jeene Mein
Juda Hoke Bhi Tu Mujhmein Kahi Baaki Hai
Palkon Mein Banke Aansu Tu Chali Aati Hai
Ab Toh Aadat Si Hai Mujhko Aaise Jeene Mein
This song really triggered my memories of priya. It difficult even to say her name without remembering her betrayal.
It's funny how the one you need doesn't need you. How that one person brought out the best and the worst in you. How the only person who can fix the pain is the one who caused it.
hapter 4
Next day morning
Priya :
Mama , called pihu , Can I go out with Kadydidi and Daijan to the Gaekwad park for a walk please .Mama please mama peehu asked
Okay you can go but you will have to be good girl and you have to promise me that you won’t trouble Daijan.Okay
YES !!!she shouted joyfully .
Then Mama peehu carried on , you also come na..No peehu . you go .mama has lot of housework pending I will go do that, and also I have to make special Sunday lunch for my princess na so darling you go have fun with daijan and kady . Let me finish my work, when you come back we will have our lunch together then have fun watching chotabheem on the TV. What say!!!
Yipeee shoutedpeehu kissed my cheek and ran to join Daijan and Kady for a walk in the park.
Her happiness brings happiness to my heart. I can only afford to give these small pleasures of life. to her but how am I going to make this happiness last without the means. As she grows so does her needs how am I going to afford all that.
Ram:
I had reached pune in 3hours. The road was relatively free , Mumbai pune express highway is always dream to drive in. I had their address they also had told me the best possible way to reach their house. Their house was near the Gaekwad park easy enough address to identify but I was very early they had called me for lunch but it was just 10.00 am in the morning.I don’t know why I had started early. Looked at the park , thought of going for walk, the park was full of morning walkers. I was little hesitant, but decided to any way go .
As soon as I entered the park I regretted my decision. Everybody was staring at me some obviously some trying to be not so obvious about it.
More than me they were looking at my scar on my face
My scar which stretched from my temple upto my jaw, it was long redish line. This was the reason I remained in the house. I don’t blame people who look at my face and nor when they turned away their face with repulsion if my wife can reject me for this why can’t others do the same . Vikram and Neha wanted me to go for corrective surgery to remove the scar, but I did not want to correct it , it was my own personal reminder of my love’s betrayal
The accident which took my ma’s NiharikaKapoorlife , also took away -in way my life,I had suffered severe head injury and was in coma for 6 months. When I got up I was alive but nothing to live for. With my face, my life was also gone.
Vikram told me not once in the 6 months priya had come to see me nor she had called him to ask about me, He had informed MrSudhir Sharma about my accident .It seems Mr Sudhir had come to see me but priya did not come. When the news come out that I was disfigured for life with it came my divorce papers signed by priya . I did not sign it .. Technically she is still my wife whether she liked or not . I always wondered why she never asked for the papers..might be she felt too repulsive to even see my face and to ask for it.I also did not bother giving it to her. This is my revenge for her betrayal – whether she wants it or not I will always be her husband .
while thinking about it , i had gone and sat in the corner bench of the park just behind the tree. It gave me sense of privacy. After sometime as if to break me away from painful past a small little finger touched my scar, and asked Uncle yeh apoka kasie lagi, ap ko yeh bahut dard deta hai kya .?? Me apni mummy se bologi ke oh apko booboo par ek kiss dene ko, phir apko dard nahi hoga aur ap theek hojayage ...
When I heard what she said i started laughing.... And laughed my heart out I was laughing after a long time .This tiny little angel bought laughter to life after 5 long years
Chapter 5
Priya :
I had finished my work, it was just 10.30 am .Sunday special will always be Aloo ka partha with ghar kamakkan … everything was ready.As the saying goes you can take man out Punjab but never a punjabi out of a man .. This so true with Peehu she does not know what punjab is or what a Punjabi is but it is her blood like her father loves eating good food. Will never comprise on that When peehu comes home I will give her bath then play with her for some time and then we will have our lunch. That is our usual Sunday plan. Both of us follow it religiously.
With nothing much to do , I just flipped true a magazine kady had dropped it earlier when she came to play with peehu. It was one of those glossy ones with more adds than articles.
I never read these , as fashion or clothes or accessories or their brands never made any sense to me. Ayesha had complete understanding of this somehow she knew everything about fashion, today I some times see her name mentioned in fashion columns or a photo in page 3 parties, slowly she has made presence felt in fashion world I am very proud of her.
Natasha had opened her 6th shop in Mumbai. NK has become a name to reckon with fashion world. Both Ayesha and Natasha don’t acknowledge eachother or tell anyone there are related. I know both move in same circles but they plan so well that never meet each other in any functions. As for my connection with them both, Ayesha used to call for the sake of courtesy but that to faded with passage of time.And Natshanever once called me in these 5 years , nor has kartik called. After my relationship with my husband broke my relationship with the Kapoors also broke For them I am as good as dead.
The only way I keep tab of my sibiling’s life is through these glossy magazines, Kady always teases me why read these magazines when I don’t even follow anything they say or guide .but how can I explain to her that these magazine are only way I keep in touch with my family.
When I was about to close the magazine, my eyes fell on the article about Kapoor Industries. There was a photo of Vikram holding a trophy, taken just few days back. I looked close hoping to see . No he was not there. I have not seen even a photo of him for last 5 years .This is the first time in 5 years I saw Vikram face in the magazine . I have been following in advertently Kapoor Industries success but never heard anything about him or vikram both of them cleverly hid behind the strong Iron curtains of Kapoor Industries .
I don’t know why I still think about him and my relationship with him, I will never be able to forget him and one part of me will always love him.
I still remember the day when Mr Kapoor asked me to get out of the house .. It was Kapoor Industry 40th foundation day, Vikram Neha and I planned to expose Niharika we failed miserable I took the blame because I wanted Vikram to always be with M rKapoor. They friendship is the only thing which will help Mr Kapoor to survive. Mr Kapoor trust in Vikram should never falter.
Vikram wanted tell Mr Kapoor everything, but I like a fool stopped him. because I thought one day or the other Mrkapoor will understand what we were trying to make him understand and my love my trust in his love will triumph and truth will one day come out. But I was wrong , what I forgot is that for MrKapoor his family always came first their happiness, their love always was more important than anything .His love for his family was unconditional he accepted them as they were even knowing that they did not love him.
I thought I was waging war for Mrkapoor against Niharika , but ultimately I lost… I lost MrKapoor his love and his trust in the process. For that one mistake , I have paid a very costly price the price of my love and my daughter’s future because of that Peehu can never have her father or meet him.
When I came to Sharma House , My mother did not accept me into her house she felt I spoiled my own life when I interfered with Kapoor’s Family affairs and felt that my being here would worsen things and it may even affect kartik and Natasha’s relationship. It hurt that mother thought ,I would do anything to spoil my brother life. But I felt her fear was justified. So I left Sharma house , papa was heartbroken to see me go but I needed to be out their life for them to go ahead in life. I left Mumbai that day, I never went back again. I have lost my family that day.
I could not even see papa when he was sick, papa lost is ability to speak and walk when he had a paralytic stroke .I lost my friend , my philosopher , my guide . I can’t see my father like that .
I keep calling mama and talking to her about papa and how he is faring. I keeping asking if I can come and meet him. she never invites me nor she asks about peehu. After some time I stopped talking about both the topics
Now whenever I call I stick to just asking about papa about his health and her health. Some time’s she ask me whether I require any money , But every time I firmly refuse her.
I looked at the time it was 11 . 30 am peehu should been here by now. I was just wondering what happened. When the phone buzzed, I saw it was kady calling, I picked up the phone, When I heard what she said , My heart stopped.. no it can’t be happening. When I found my voice Kady I am coming , I will be there which hospital .. is she okay .. okay I know where it is I will be there.. just take care of her.
Chapter 6
Ram :
The angel, asked why are you laughing , ? Really my mama can make your hurt go away.
The little girl face frowned with displeasure., when she saw me laughing so hard and thought that I was laughing at her mama’s magical capabilities. I immediately stopped laughing when I realized I offended her I told , Really
okay .,
Where is your mama? Is she here?
No the angel answered, she is at home.
Who have you come to the park with?
I have come with My Daijan and Kadydidi , they are there.
Okay I said looked up and saw old lady, and girl of 15 sitting under the park bench, girl was talking over the phone, the old lady was calling out for this girl,
Toh apka nam Peehu hai, apke daijan apko bola rahihai, jahiye ap.
Lekin ap jane phele, Mein apko ek chota sa gift doon.
Her face lighted up seeing the chocolate in my hand, Thanks to my habit of carrying a chocolate in pocket of my suit I had something to give this child who helped me forget my pain for a minute .Then once again there was cute little frown in her face, she said Nahi, Mama has said I should not take chocolate from strangers.. bye she said ran away to her daijan. Before I could give it or talk to her.
I turned and looked at the small girl, she reminded of somebody, after ages a child interacted with me .I like children, always wanted one of my own , when I was married to priya we often discussed about it .We had both decided we will plan for one, if the things had not changed,I and priyawould also have had a small child like this… Once again why I am torturing myself with priyaand her memories I don’t know, why I am not able to forget her.
There was loud scream, in the park, I turned and looked, the Old lady had fallen down , the little girl was crying there was blood flowing from her hand , the teenager was screaming for help. Ran to them, therewas Drunk waving a knife , at the girl, asking for money.
I was closest to the girl. I went silently behind the man , asked the teenger silently not to do any thing to alert the man. I surprised the man I twisted his hand , knife fell from his hand, he screamed with pain. I slapped him with my left hand he howled with pain and kneeled down , with one still twisted caught in my hand. I asked the girl go take care of the old lady, by then other walkers had come and a nearby constable also came running , I handed over the drunk thug to the him rushed to see what happened to old lady and the little girl. The little girl hand was bleeding very heavily, the thug had cut the nerve in the hand . I immediately took out my kerchief tied her wound to prevent further bleeding then hugged her and said everything was okay , I am there na I will take care.
I went near the old lady took her hand she was breathing , but her pulse didn’t feel normal, I asked somebody to call the ambulance.
The ambulance came within 10 minutes , I put the teenager the old lady and little peehu in the ambulance and followed the ambulance in the car.
The car in which the old lady and the children followed us.
When we reached the hospital, the medical staff took the lady to the emergency room and little pihu was also taken inside . I asked the teenager to give a call home ask somebody to come .I went inside to see how pihu was doing, she was scared and crying out for her mother. I went to her and hugged she hugged and howled even more.Uncle mujhe mama chaiye….
I felt helpless, I consoled her, the doctor said they would have do a small stitch inn her palm where the knife had struck, other wise she will be fine. I was relived but still very angry with that idiot who struck the small child.
The hospital authorities called me out , as the police has come to investigate .Peehu was sleeping now ,the doctor had given peehu , local anesthesia, to calm her down as she was not allowing them to stich her hand , they had to do that because she was becoming very aggressive because of fear and her hand was bleeding even more when she was moving it about .
I leftpeehu with her didi her name was kady , went to see the other doctor to check on the old lady. The doctor told me old lady needed immediate bypass surgery she had actually suffered a heart attack, her valves of her heart were clogged. 4 valves had 90% block. I asked but how did this happen today , it seems the this was pre –existing condition with the old lady, this incident with drunk caused shock which precipitated the issue. I informed the doctor the old ladies relative were on the way , to proceed with surgery to save the old lady, I will fund it .
The Doctor said that was not a problem , but they require the signature of the patient relative before they proceed with a major surgery.
I told him not to worry , the old lady’s relative will be arriving shortly, and to start the preparation for the surgery.
The doctor nodded and reentered the room.
I went down to the reception to meet the police. I finished the formalities with them, then I remembered sowmaya. I looked at watch it was 12.00 noon, I had told them I would come at 12 , I needed to call them. I stepped out of the hospital to make the call. I could not reach them I went inside asked the reception. if somebody had come asking for the Mrs Salma Bhatt and peehu, they said a lady had come . I got to know the old lady name from the frightened teenager.I was relived atlast the old lady’s family finally arrived. I told the reception I will be stepping out for some time and will be back in hour , to note down my number, call me in case of any emergency. I gave her my name and my number left to meet sowmaya’s parents.
Priya :
I rushed to hospital. They said peehu and Daijan where both in the emergency room. I went there I saw peehu was unconscious , my heart beat stopped , then seeing me kady came crying and hugged me. She was very frightened , I asked what happened she kept telling daijan, then a nurse came told me peehu was fine they had given her local anesthesia to stitch her cut , just to calm her down and allow them to tend to her hand, she will be awake in half hour, I can take her home in the evening. I was relieved.I then inquired about daijan. The nurse told me the doctor was waiting for me to put the signature, for them to proceed with the surgery. I asked what surgery what happened the nurse explained everything . I asked kady to calm down and went to finish the formalities.
Chapter 7
Priya :
I went down to finish the formalities. Somebody had already done everything in fact paid caution deposit also all I had to do was sign those non objection forms. I was just about ask the details about the person who helped kady to admit peehu and daijan, my name was called out by the ward boy, its seems peehu was awake and asking for me.
I immediately rushed to see peehu. Peehu was crying in the emergency, it took lot of cajoling, hugs and lots kisses to calm her down.More than her pain , she was very scared and traumatized by the incident . I know it is going to take some time for her to come out of it, I know one thing my daughter is a strong child, she will be okay no time.
To distract her I asked how she came to the hospital..peehu lightened up.. She said superman brought her here.
Now I was confused asked what superman, she was exasperated with me because I didn’t understand or know who superman was.
The same one daijan told me about I told you….
I still didn’t understand..
Mama ap bhina !!!!!apko ithna bhi samjh nahi arahai ..
Mama The man who saved me ,Daijan and Kady from the bad man.
Just then kady entered she explained the whole incident and what followed to me . After hearing about it I felt a deep sense of gratitude to the man who saved my peehu.I made mental note for myself to go the reception and get the details of the man , and contact him thank him personally.
Peehu went to sleep once again, I think because of the after effects of incident and anesthesia.
Daijan was still not out of the operation, I called up the school accountant explained the situation to him, asked to arrange the funds for Daijan’s operation.
Then went sat next to kady, she was shaken..I knew she needed a friend right now to tide over this scaring experience. I consoled her and told with confidence daijan will be all right, this was the best hospital in pune so, she was under best care, there is nothing to worry.
After some time and lot of talking I felt kady was alright. Because she started talking about the man who saved her life… it seems he was tall, dark handsome. He big scar in the face which made look devilishly handsome, he looked rich and drove BMW ,so well maintained for his age …… overall very attractive guy in his 40’s .. Once kady starts talking about attractive men, then there is no way you can stop her.. Now I was confident my old kady is back..
After some time I went and checked on peehu, she was still sleeping. Sat quietly for sometime looking at her ,thanking god for saving my peehu, then I remembered about the “ handsome devil savior ” as Kady put it ,man who saved pihu Life. I told kady to watch over her and went to the reception area.
Ram:
I came back from meeting Sowmaya and her parents. They were a nice family. Sowmaya was their only daughter. And they loved her, and were scared about making a rishta with Ramkapoor family.. They were from ordinary middle class family. They were even scared of talking to me.. I tried to make them comfortable., my scar nor my name allowed them talk to me freely. OH how I wished Vikaram and Neha were with me, atleast the would have eased out this situation, it did not help when they came to know that me and my wife were separated . I do not know what they would have thought if they knew that I even don’t know where she was.
It was complete mess, I always lacked the skill bonding with people, I can make hundreds of presentation, before 100 nations head, but when it comes to connecting with people emotionally I was big zero. This is where priya complimented me, she could really good understanding people at emotional level she had eerie sixth sense when it comes to people and their intentions. The biggest example was sid ., my brother, whom I trusted more than life turned out first rate crook who was after my life it was priya who tried to make me understand. But it was too late by then, I lost my ma. But fact remained priya ran out on me when I needed her most
Oh god I am back to priya. What is it with me today why can’t I let her go..thinking about her is not going to solve my problems. I need to find a solutions for this mess. Anyway this problem is not going to be solved today. I will have come again with Vikram and Neha to meet them and convice them about us. I decided go back to the hospital look into Peehu angel and Mrs Salma Bhatt
I reached the hospital. I went straight to peehu room, when I found out Mrs Bhatt was still in the operation and peehu was now awake. I wanted to meet the little angel, she had stolen a part of my heart with just a cute little frown and she was first one to touch my scar. When she touched me she touched my soul, the feeling is so difficult to explain with words. I just felt a strange connection with her. I wanted to see her and her family.
I came to room , the scene I saw stunned me. Priya was sitting there next to peehu. What is she doing there. For minute I immobilized with shock. When she got up kissed peehu talked something to kady came towards the door my sense started working again ,I hid behind the door. Waited for her to the leave the corridor,
Quickly went to the nurse station, asked them about who it was with peehu, they answered the question with the a answer I didn’t want to hear.
I was numb, I just did know how to react … I needed find out things, before I could confront her. I Immediately called my office..got the guys to do some research on Mrs Salma Bhatt. And Kady Bhatt.
Half and hour latter was ready to confront priya, I knew everything about her for the past five years. I also did some digging on my own with kady , who is ready to supply all the information. necessary for to talk to priya.
I walked to reception I knew she would head there after having something to eat and freshening herself. PEEHU WAS MY DAUGHTER….. The fact lifted my spirits… I had a child..
But first priya … she has never seen this side of Ramkapoor before. I had a plan in place .Priya your in for shock of your life
Then I saw her again, standing near the reception area the she had not changed much she was still beautiful , but there was something which different I couldn't point finger at what it was.
The reception was asking her name. Now it was my turn
Priya:
I was requesting receptionist to finish discharge formalities of pihu. She asked what my name was before I could answer..
A male voice answered for me Mrs Priya Ram Kapoor
hapter 8
The minute I heard the voice, I knew he was here. MrKapoorwas standing behind me. This man who sent me out of the house, and never bother about me not when I was injured, not when I was pregnant with his child not when I delivered, he was never there when I needed him, He never even bothered to ask for a divorce face to face , he just sent it across with note saying , Please sign Ram kapoor.
MrsPriya Ram kapoor , like hell… I will never be priya ram kapoor again This man has the audacity to call me now Mrs Priya Ram kapoor…. What happened to the five years I lived all alone trying to survive , I am proud of being Ms Priyasharma, I am proud of what I have achieved as priyasharma I will always be priya sharma.
No I said firmly to receptionist, the girl was stunned to hear the anger in voice, My name is PriyaSharma.Then I slowly turned to look the man, who broke my heart.
I was dumbfounded,this man standing before was fit ,with well tonned muscle, . I was dumbstruck with this transformation, he looked rakishly handsome , his hair cut short, the greys in the side burns added to look of maturity, his armani suit fit him to perfection, I was lost looking into eyes and his sly smile worked its magic on me,how can the sheer presence of this man make my heart flutter . then I noticed the scar…. It was long reddish it added a character to his already handsome face , so he is the man who saved peehu… kady’s description fit him to the T
You saved peehu !! Kady told me that a man with scar…..
The moment I said that, I knew I had blurted out the wrong thing, my words caused him pain I could see it in eyes and stiffening of his body.
What happned how did he get this scar!!!
Yes , he just answered
And your Peehu’s mother.
The pride stood up for me, I said yes
Rk :And whom May I ask is the father?
Pk ;Who do you think? Anyway what is that to you?
RK eyes turned cold with anger: I am going to ask only one time is peehu my daughter?
PK: why should I answer this.I turned to leave
Rk caught my arm forcibly turned me towards him , his breath was touching me, his body was stiff with anger. Priya for the last time is peehu my daughter?
The last words were so menacingly put , a slight shiver of fear run down my spine.
Pk :Will you please leave my hand , we are in the hospital corridor, and stop making a scene everybody is watching.
RK: then answer my question.
Pk : YES
Rk: does she know who her father is?
pk : No why should she . you were never there. Before Mr kapoor could answer
Nurse called my name , he was angry?but why was he angry he is acting as if he knows nothing about peehu.. He let go of my arm.
Rk: We need to talk and this not right place or the right time. You go get peehu ready we will talk about this when we get home.
Pk: No I won’t leave the hospital till daijan is out of operationtheater , and the doctor says she is okay and there is kady also I can’t leave her here alone.
RK: Ok we will wait till then. Then we will go to your house have this conversation. thisconversation is far from over. I will have to talk peehu also
Pk:No you will not .I said I will tell peehu,that you are her father, and I will tell her when the time is right not before that.
I left before MrKapoor could argue . He had no choice but to follow me
It was more than three hours before we even could get into the car, daijan ‘s operation went of smoothly she is fine, the blocks have been removed one valve as replaced from veins from her thigh . Now daijan has been shifted to post-operative care unit, she will be there for tonight and tomorrow she will be shifted to the icu. And after 10 days if all things are normal she will be back home. Thank god for that.
Kady and Peehu were very happy that Mr Kapoor was dropping us home, Peehu very excited that her superman is taking her in his car. I have not told them yet who Mr kapoor was.
What was more troubling me was peehu, how I am I going tell her that Mr Kapoor was her father.
Peehu has been asking who a father is ?she never knew what is having a father like?.i was always been able evade her questions.I dont want peehu to be hurt or confused in the process. First I need to talk to Mr Kapoor know his intentions before I could even think about talking to peehu.
I don’t know for how long but I can for now I had postponed this issue.
We reached home. I was very conscious of my home, compared to Km my home was not even the size of a Mr Kapoor bathroom. But this was mine and pihu ‘s home it may not be as big KM but it more home to me than Km was.
Thank you Mr Kapoor I said..when I got down from the car you can now leave. We will go inside
You live in school he asked looking at the board.
Peehu promptly said no uncle ,kya apbhi mama jaise bat kar rehe hai, who lives in the school, we live in the house behind the school.
Oh . Okay get down, all of you lets go in said Mr kapoor
I said I told na mr kapoor we will manage, you don’t have to come inside
No , I am not going any where. I going to stay right here with you till we had our talk.
Then I realized my day is not over yet… it going to be long night now!!!!
Chapter 9
As soon as I opened the door and entered the house , I was nervous with
Mrkapoor around the house. I asked Mr Kapoor sit , made a excuse to get something ready for Dinner. And entered into the kitchen I know except hospital sandwiches, nobody had anything after breakfast I know every body must be hungry, and Mr Kapoor never could withstand hunger…. What am I thinking !!again ,I need get over this -I am no longer his wife.. why am I forgetting that important fact.
Ram :
This where she lived in this pigeon hole with my daughter, with the money I deposited in her name after we separated and kept depositing every month, she could have lived anywhere she wanted why here!!.I just don’t understand what did she do with the money. If my info is right her bank statements reflect one source of income that’s is just pittance , how is she surviving on that.
My daughter will not suffer anymore because of her mother’s hatred for me ,how dare she not tell me about my daughter. If she wanted divorce me that is her choice /prerogative but she has no right to hide that fact that I have a daughter that to for five years.
I have a plan a plan of revenge , I am going to show this lady that what it is to take on RamKapoor.
Peehu came to me, Uncle where do you live she asked. I wanted my daughter you call me papa , I so desperately to hear call me papa.. because of priya my daughter does even know whom I am. I need to change this but not right now it will cause unnecessary confusion in the mind of peehu I going to leave this matter for now.
I live in Mumbai I replied
Oh Mumbai, Mama says that’s where my nana and nani live and that’s where she grew up. she says it very big city bigger than pune.
You have nana and nani ,
Yes , but I have never seen them,mama has promised me she will take me to see nana and nani when we go to mumbai and show me Mumbai.
Accha , she said that Why don’t I do one thing why don’t I take you to Mumbai?
You can meet your nana and nani and you can come and see my house. I will take you around Mumbai and we will have lots fun.
What say !!,
Yes , mama will also have fun , she loves mumbai.
Okay, why don’t we leave mama here, you come away with me
No uncle , how can peehu come without mama, mama kesaath hi peehu aayegi. Peehu mama ke bhina nahi reha sakti hai. I saw small drops of tears falling from my daughter’s eyes. Mere thought being without her mother affected her so much, I felt like heel causing my daughter so much pain, before I could say or do something to correct the situation. Peehu ran to her mother and hugged her.
Mama mujhe nahi jana hai Mumbai.
Then I saw priya standing Her eyes blazing with anger and tears had pooled in her eyes. She had heard the conversation !!
She stared at me , then kneeled down to peehu, and said ofcourse darling , without me you will not go anywhere, Hum yehi rahi ge pune me okay !!! She hugged her kissed on her cheek. Tum ja kar kady didi ko bulavo, dinner karne kyliye.
One word from priya comforted peehu, she once again was happy, she smiled at priya with so much love, and ran away to call kady. I so wanted my daughter to look at me like that .for minute I was jealous of priya , how she enjoyed the unconditional love of my daughter. I wanted that love . Seeing peehu with priya made me realize how much I missed this . I wanted it all now. This time I am taking it ,priya has no choice .
What are you doing .priya voice shimmered with anger.
What are trying to do? Trying to take peehu away from me ? is that your plan.
Why not ? I argued You have enjoyed being with peehufor 5 years it now my turn.
So is this a game is it? We take turn s? have you gone mad? Peehu is 5 year old child you think you can take her away from me. You disowned her when she was born .now you want her after 5 years. You had your chance but you let it go, .Now she is mine only mine… you have no part in her life.
What the hell are you saying !!when…. Before mr kapoor continued ,peehu and kady came back.
Mama we are hungry, and mama my hand is paining
What happened darling ? Come here let mama see you hand. I just thought to myself the effects of anesthesia is waning, slowly peehu is feeling the pain. The Doctor had given peehu some painkillers , I need to give to her but before that dinner
Okay come on ,lets go have dinner!! You know what mama has made for peehu
“Alooparatha” she screamed but mama I don’t want to have Alooparatha , I am not hungry I feeling sleepy..
Okay , I know darling I made some kichidi for you have little bit of that and go to bed. I will make aloo paratha tomorrow for you.
Okay .
Usually me and peehu have our dinner on the make shit table /desk. But today we are four of us needed more space I cleared the table of all sundry things which were there ,but it was still cramped for space.. And I asked Kady to set the table.
Peehu was excited to see MrKapoor having his dinner with us.
Look Mama Superman uncle also eats I thought they only know to fly and fight with bad guys , they never show that in Tv that he eats. But this superman is eating so will he fly?
But I stunned with the question, and I started laughing
MrKapoor was looking at me strangely
Then I explained to him what peehu thought about him.
The moment I said that , I could see sense the pride MrKapoor felt when knew that his daughter thought about him
Mama batao naap ?
Peehu , Yeah Mr kapoor man hai super man nahi..
No mama Uncle super man hi hai , he fought with that bad man and saved me kady di So he his superman.
One thing about my daughter, she is very stubborn unless she wants to change she will not change her opinion I don’t want to argue with her when MrKapoor looking proud like a peacock.
Okay ..okay can we finish dinner ..
Peehu chatter continued, … she went non stop… talking to MrKapoor and asking him questions telling about her self her school, her friend list went on…
I never seen peehu bonding with some one so fast.. I was feeling little jealous and little scared
But I know peehu will always be mine
MrKapoor was having his dinner with gutso. I always like seeing him enjoy my cooking. Suddenly Mrkapoor looked up saw me watching me . For moment we just looked into each other eyes were lost in their memories… something within connected , we were aware each other.
Peehu chatter bought us back to where we were
After that I just couldn’t my appetite was all gone. I was so aware of all his moves and gestures….
I then realized this man as still has power over me and I still very aware of him as man. I need to control myself and I need to remind myself of his betrayal.
Dinner after that went on in daze my contribution to the topic was almost nil.
I asked kady to stay back sleep here till daijan comes, their was servants in the bungalow but knowing kady I know she would prefer staying with me here then staying alone in the bungalow
It was getting late, I was hoping MrKapoor would leave soon. But he didn’t look he was going to leave anytime soon.
I don’t know why he is here what is plans are I not bothered I just wanted him to leave…
I picked up some courage asked him, so when are you leaving? He simply asked where
Are you not going home to Mumbai
Rk: Have we finished talking ? No na , so iam not going , go and put kady and peehu to sleep then we will talk
Pk: But Mrkapoor I feeling sleepy, I have school tomorrow
Rk :Okay go to sleep , we will talk tomorrow
Pk:Then go na
RK :I said you go to sleep , I did not say I am leaving ..
Rk :I told you na I will not leave till I finished what I come to say
Pk : Then where are you going to sleep.
Rk :Here
Pk: Here where? Mrkapoor if you have noticed that there is only one bed in this room, That too is occupied and that will not fit you. Where are you going to sleep.
Rk: I will sleep on the floor
PK: what you sleeping on the floor, Never in your life slept on the floor you will not able to sleep please go book yourself in some fancy hotel or go home
Rk: No priya I am not going anywhere , and I will not miss another minute in my childs life. We need to talk.
I knew I was defeated , okay we will talk.
Let the children sleep then we will talk.
Peehu and Kady today both slept as soon as their heads touched their bed. Peehu did’t even ask for a usual bed time story. My baby was so tired..
MrKapoor was outside making phones calls.
I went in and changed into my night wear, which was well worn tracks and old tshirt.. I didn’t want to give MrKapoor any ideas or think I am still pinning for him.
Mrkapoor came inside, asked me come out into the children’s play area of the school so that we could talk and I quietly went out locked the door . The area was just outside the bedroom… so I knew if peehu wanted anything I could still hear from here
Mrkapoor was sitting on the swing waiting for me
I stood near the slide. Wanted to maintain as much as distance as possible from him This mans’ proximity really does scramble my senses.
Priya he started I know why you left me, touching his scar , I also know why you don’t want to look at me also, I understand you can’t stand the sight of me . but you have no choice but to get over it. You are going to be wife , now that I have found you and I have found out that I have a daughter I want in ..
No I said
No to what
Pk: Iam not going to be your wife and you are are not going be part of my daughter’s life also . I had given you the chance but you never took it up. So it is not my mistake
Rk: what chance ? I never got any chance you didn’t even tell me till today that the I have daughter. If I did not save peehu today I wouldn’t have even know I had a daughter.
Pk: what rubbish , I called you I left messages and even wrote letters to you that I am pregnant please Mrkapoor don t give me this and I also wrote a letter to you when peehu was born MrKapoor> You did not even answer even one.
RK: You are lying I did not receive it because you did not send it , this your way escaping from the guilt, of depraving your daughter of her father. Just because you can’t stand the sight of me you are doing this. I knew you would come with some such story to keep peehu away from me
This time I am not going to allow it either your going be my wife and be a part of daughter life or you can walk out my life again but this time not with peehu.Peehu will be with me
One think you keep forgetting MrKapoor I never lie.Yes right now I dont like you( after all he did he wants me to still love me his he crazy ) And next thing is You think I will leave peehu with you and go, are you mad . I will fight you in court if you do that you cant make megive peehu up. No court will grant you custody, no matter how much money you spend you will lose, because court will always favor mother in custody case
I know, Do you think I will take you to court knowing this and any way I will not allow my daughter go through court /case ki zindagi pagal hoon kya I am not that heartless yet
I going to give you a business deal. One deal you can’t refuse ..
What ?
You know what your daijan , who you think is your support - will not be able to support here after?
PK Daijan is fine , she will be out of the hospital in 10 days this is just Bypass surgery, there are thousands who go through this everyday live a normal life and the doctor also told me that she will be fine and there will be no problem with her health wise for next 10 years.
Rk:No I am not talking about her health , but her financial status,
Pk: What nonsense? Mrs Salma Bhat is one the richest person in Pune.
Rk :No she was one of the richest person, her financials status is grave it is in a mess.
Rk: Only thing she has right now has is this school and her house. There is nothing else
Pk :How can that be ? Mr Rajat Bhatt was a wealthy man, he left everything to Mrs Bhatt when he died in the accident with his wife, and left lot of money in crores in his mother and daughter name’s .
RK:I don’t know.. but there is nothing left.. whatever was left was spent on this operation. Just enough i think few thousand left in the accounts
pK: How do you know this?
Rk :I know this , because I found out everything about you for the last 5 years .
Rk:I don’t understand why your living in the dungeon for the past 5 years , I have given you enough to live luxury why did you not use it
Pk :What money ?
Rk: The money I kept depositing in your account for the past 5 years.
Pk: what account
Rk: your hdfc account
Pk: I don’t use the account any more , even if I knew you were depositing in my account I would not have touched it.
RK: that’s what I thought…
Any way My point is that I can solve Daijan problems, I have fairly good idea what went wrong I can get things regularized in a month. but
But what ?how can I trust you ? how will I know you’re not lying .
I will give the papers I have. You can see them I dont think Daijan also knows about this.
And coming to the but.. I need a favour you should become my wife once again for another 3 months , so that I can fix rishab life
PK:So once again you want to me be wife for your family and this time for Rishab!!!
Chapter 10
PRIYA
I know Mr Kapoor did not love me … I was nowhere near in the category of liking also but to think he did not even respect me as human being with feelings was very painfully. How did he even think that I would agree to this I have no idea.
No Mr Kapoor , I will not do it .. I said
So you are ready to sacrifice your child future Daijan’s health and Kady’s future at the altar of your ego.
What are you saying ? I asked
You know what priya , I could take peehu right now with me, you could go to the court file a case , I will entangle you in the case so much that by time you get the verdict in your favour Peehu will be 18 years old. But I am not.. because like you belive or not I also want my daughter’s happiness
And daijan and kady I can wash my hands of them, I actually have done enough for them. I need not do this just because they helped my daughter for the past five years I am doing this has favour.
As for rishab life, I can work it out myself I don’t need your help.
So the whole scenario I am offering is for your benefit and peehu’s benefit .I Don’t get any thing in return except for the fact I can be with my daughter for few months to know and understand her.
And don’t keep telling me “I gave you the chance “ I don’t know what letters you are talking about I do not care about them. And priya do you really think I would disown my child , Me a person who lives even today for his step family .
This THREE MONTHS I am talking about is not about reviving our relationship , I know for the fact that our relationship was never there to be revived . I just want have relationship with my daughter
I asked : Why should we get married for that , you can still meet peehu whenever you want I will help you bond with her
Priya … we are still married
What I asked? I sent the signed divorce papers and sent to you as requested.
No , I never signed them ..
Then why ..
Before I could complete He cut in
That does not matter . The fact of the matter is just three months I am asking .This way peehu gets her father’s name and her father’s security .
After Three month ? I asked
It will be upto you and peehu to decide you can leave or stay back. I will not force you to stay back with me but I would like one promise from you allow me to fulfill my duty has a father, I would like provide for peehu financial and be her father. Also now it is summer vacation time will start in another 10 days so… this is perfect time for peehu to get to know me.
I know Priya how much you love peehu I know you will do what is right for her.
All his reasons sounded reasonable, what if my letters never reached him ? no!! that cant be , but he sounded sincere. what I was really scared was the fact my living with him for 3 months. One day with him had stretched my nerves and tested my will power to the maximum. I do not know how I will manage for 3months night and day.
But, this just not about me anymore, but about peehu , kady and daijan. For their security I had to do this.
6 years ago , life give me the same choices , then also I choose my family’s happiness today also I am making the same choice “my family “.
Okay , I agree I said.. Moved away from the slide something tripped me in the dark I fell forward , Mr Kapoor had got up in a fraction of second and I was in his arms. He was holding me ….
We fell silent, our gazes locked on each other. I wasn't sure how long we stood there, and I will never knew who moved first. What happened next seemed inevitable. I was already lifting mysself up on my toes to reach him when he lowered his head.
And our lips met.
My breath caught.
My pulse skipped and launched into a sprint.
When my balance deserted me, it didn't matter because my hands had somehow anchored themselves in Mr Kapoor 's Suit and his arms were locked around my back.
Yes, yes! This was better than I had dreamed. No fantasy could compare to the flood of pleasure from Mr kapoors kiss. It was empowering. Exhilarating.
My Hands now caught his hair , Slowly I wanted to feel his face as soon I touched his cheek. Mr Kapoor set me apart
It ended as suddenly as it started. Before I could realize or could recover from this onslaught of my senses , Mr Kapoor said bye and said will call again tomorrow and left
I can still feel Ram, like a warm blanket, long after he was gone ,a feeling I couldn't explain and enjoyed far too much. But where is this marriage going to lead my life to this time?
