Leap of few months in story

The wind touched my face.As I started walking back towards my house.My home.Where my family resides.Life is nothing.Feels like maize.With tests and trials.These years and time given me.Some happiness and sorrows.A lot I need to wait for.I looked at our neighbours daughter.Waving at me.While her mother smiled.This is daily routine for them.For me.Morning walk has helped me.In this time to refresh.My mind and soul for whole day.Thats why Im on mission.To bring my whole family.Start morning walks.Sadly no one seems interested.

Another morning has started.I was trying to catch breathe.When helper gave me my protein shake.Smiling at me.Taking seat at garden.I found premises quite.Unlike other days.closed my eyes.Alice was also not seen.I frowned as it pondered upon me.How time has passed.Maybe quickly but.It wasnt easy.It has never been easy.I remembered how things have been.With smile on face.

Fear of force is very strong.So happened with Varna.Day they returned home.No one got ear what happened.Between Vivaan and Varna.Not even poor Nanidni.She tried best to spill out.Later thought its best let them sort out.She was relieved to see.Varna still there.With each day passing.Everything was running smoothly.All got busy with life.Professional and personal.If Varna was going to face something.She didnt expect coming.Vivaan have tried everything.He could possible think.To make her understand.Path she chose to live wasnt the one.She should be.But who can make her understand.Stop torturing herself.She wasnt ready to live normal life.Not think about accepting him.In her life but.Taking everyone and everything around her.As her own.She refused to do so.With time he feared.This will develop her hatred.For her own self more.She will go into depression again.He needed to stop this.Storm which was raging towards her.

 Lata was preparing breakfast on table.Varna came with Pranush.Settled on her hips happily.Having fun.Varna gave light smile to Lata.Her eyes looked weak.Seemed she havent slept whole night.She tried to make Pranush sit on his baby chair.He was shouting.Expressing his dislike of going away from his mother.

L-"He is becoming more naughty.Varna I was about to suggest you.Why dont we keep helper.Im not saying for Pranu.But I do see you working whole time.Kitchen and him.Its not easy."

V-"If you find it alright.I dont have any problem Aththai.But Pranus responsibility.Will not be given to someone else."

Talking about responsibility.Early morning it was about to begin.Volcano ready to erupt.In form of Varna Shetty.Reason was voice shouting at top of lungs.From upstairs.Lata widened her eyes.She was used from past few days.That same thing happening.Pranush squealed with some joyful sound.Giving bath to his spoon.Varna shut her eyes.In anger.It came again.

V-"Varnaaaaaaaaaaa.Where is my tie.Socks.New shirt and handkerchief.Varnaaa."

L-"Dont worry I will handle.Little one.You go and see.Big one."

Lata giggled handling Pranush.Teasing Varna while she.Was seething with anger.Took steps upstairs.Flaring her nostrils.As she reached door.She stood there throwing daggers.At the big man.Who has almost scattered all his wardrobe on bed.Some on carpet.She folded her arms.Across her chest.Cold stare at him.He saw her.Giving a wide smile.He closed wardrobe.Taking out pair of shirt and formal trouser.

V-"You are here.I thought you didnt.Where is my blue shirt."

Varna didnt say word.She looked around mess.In room and it was enough.To wreck her nerves.Vivaan noticed her.He was whistling pretending.To clean his shirt.She glared at him.Even Pranush doesnt throw his toys like this.She was picking up pile of clothes.About to fall.Held by him.She alarmed him with her fingers.Pointing at him.

Var-"Dont.Stay away."

V-"Okay chill.Why do you sound so hyper.In early morning.Its not good for health.High blood pressure?"

Var-"You are enough.Why bother blood pressure."

He saw her murmuring something.He threw pressed clothes on bed.Making her shocked.

V-"I get it know.What is it.Constipation.Dont worry.It must be difficult.I tell you.You should ask Nandu to help you.She will."

Var-"Will you stop your nonsense.Why are you doing all this.To torture me.As if my life.Is not messed up already.What do you want from me."

He didnt show.Flint of anger at her words.Not even react showing any expression.He wasnt liek person before.Who knew nothing about Varna.Retalaiting at her behavior.Because now he knew.What was making her do that.So he didnt care.If she was rude to him.It wasnt real her.But her fears and anxiety.Which made her do all this.She was so angry.Almost lost her breath.She was about to slip again.This time landing on floor.On pile of clothes.He covered his mouth.Stop laugh.Getting another glare from her.He went to her level.Sitting on carpet.Taking out small duck.From pile of clothes.It was Pranushs toy duck.Which makes noise.He kept on pressing it.Infuriating her more.She made face.Not being able to bear it.Her head was bursting with pain.

Var-"Stop this.Please."

V-"See how this works.You said please.I stopped.Like this everything works.Politely and calmly in life.Not always so angry.Frustrated and hot headed like you."

Var-"Hot headed.Me?You are calling me that.Do you know kind of mess.You spread around like this everyday.I have to clean it up.If thats not enough.Keep shouting my name.Every morning like this.Do you know how embarrassing it becomes.For me to face people."

V-"Hearing own name.Makes one embarrassed.I never knew it."

Var-"You are.Impossible.Why am I even wasting my time.On  you."

She tried getting up.Successfully correcting her clothes.Her foot landed on toy duck.Pressing it and noise came out.Vivaan hid his laughter again.He could see her face red.Eyes on verge of tearing up.He stood with his hands inside pockets.Witnessing her.Thats what he does every morning.With her.She was mercilessly picking clothes.Rubbing her nose and in hasty steps.She hit her head with wardrobe.He came to her.Touch her head.When she pushed him.

V-"Stop it.Let me see if you got lump."

Var-"Dont come near me.Its all because of you.Why do you bother."

Despite of her attempts.He pulled her from arms.Making her sit on bed.Blew some air to her head.She started at him.Moment of calmness prevailed.Seconds after Vivaan bursted in laughter.She gave confused look.

Var-"You are having some serious.Mental issues.Get yourself checked."

V-"Look whose saying that.One who has almost mastered on it."

Varna shut her eyes.About to get up.Aiming to leave room.When he held her hand.She was hating herself.For losing on to maintain.Zero touch or interaction with him.He tightened his hold.With her protests.He knew he has to take her.End point of her anger.So that it just comes out.

Var-"Let me go.I have work."

V-"No.Not before you hear my answer."

Var-"I dont want to hear anything.I will clean this later."

He pulled her more closer.Till she pushed him.With rage on eyes.Her wrist was hurting badly.She rubbed there.His eyes didnt fail to see that.

V-"You are answer to your.Every question Varna.You know that."

He gave her an intense look.Before she could probe him further.He looked at time.Cursing himself.He made her move to.Left and right.Taking his things.Getting inside washroom.Get ready for office.She found blue shirt.Which he made her look for.Still on bed.He had some different pair of clothes with him.

Var-"If you were not.Wearing this.Why did you ask me to."

Vivaan peeped outside from washroom door.Giving a smile to her.She took out all her anger on shirt.Realizing that it was all.His plan to make her work.He winked at her.Closing door.She threw shirt in anger.Taking few seconds to calm her mind.When heard his voice again.

V-"Hey Im leaving early today.Want my breakfast in 5 minutes."

She found some toy of Pranush.On floor.Threw it aiming at his door.She could hear him singing from inside.It burnt her.

Vikram and Shivani were discussing.Over something on breakfast table.When Reyaansh and Nandini joined them.Shivani has seen change on Varna.Since she returned from her trip.Hearing it from Lata and Nandini.She was relieved.Something was working at least.Varna has softened up with everyone.In house except one person.They all were aware of this.But more than worrying over this issue.Nowadays they find it funny.Rather a sight to watch.How Vivaan troubles poor soul.Once Shivani tried to interfere.Stopped by Vikram.He made her understood that whataver Vivaan.Was seen doing maybe.It could change things for good.Varna needs to be broken badly.To start it a fresh.

Reyaansh nudged Nandini.Seeing Vivaan coming down.Buttoning up his cuff links.He wished his parents.Then hit Reyaansh head playfully.Winking at Nandini.He got seated.Before lightly punching his toddlers tummy.Pranush Reddy has grown up.To be naughty and playful.Chub just like his father.Both had moment together.Shivani was feeding him.His baby food.All were served breakfast except Vivaan.Who was tapping on his plate.With fork and spoon.Checking time again and again.

N-"Rey lets leave.I have to report early today."

R-"Wait.I dont want to miss.Todays show.Look at Anna.He is upto something."

N-"How shameless you are.I feel bad for Varna.Poor girl have to do all work.Like this.Anna shouldnt be doing this."

R-"I should take tips from him."

N-"What?"

R-"Joking sweetheart."

Vivaan checked his watch again.finally seeing her bringing.His breakfast.His toast and coffee.Storm like situation prevailed.Only Pranushs own language talk was heard.He was adamant to have milk.After having his baby food.Vivaan cooed his cheek.

V-"This chub boy eats so much.Mom he should be put on diet."

Varna didnt like this one bit.Showing him eyes.She went to her son.Cleaning his cheeks and mouth.Vivaan saw that.He had fruits from fork.Thought of something.Started coughing.Shivani passed water to him.

Sh-"Vivaan are you alright."

R-"Anna I think.Someone is rememebring you."

V-'Or cursing me.Maybe someone here."

Varnas eyes shot at him.She passed water to him.He drank it.Getting relieved.

V-"This much salt on omlette.Toast is half burnt.Bitter taste on coffee."

Varna felt her head dizzy.After cleaning mess on room.Handling Pranush and making breakfast.She wasnt in mood.Hear all this.

Sh-"Vivaan you shouldnt say like this.She works so hard.Everyday makes breakfast for you.You have something or other to say."

Var-"I will ask.Helper to get something."

V-"No Mom you dont understand.If she learns now its better.I mean whole day.Sitting and doing nothing.Will rust her brain.What if any mental issue develops.Its on air nowadays.You dont know.Right Nandu?"

N-"I.I dont know.Rey we should leave."

Everyone excused themselves.On some pretext or other.Knowing well where this was heading to.Shivani asked Varna have breakfast.Taking Pranush with her.Varna didnt feel like.Having anything.Her mind and heart.Was on some other determination.While her body gave up.She was battling with herself.She opened her eyes.To find him standing in front of her.Giving her coy look.She made face about to leave from there.He caught her hand.This time softly.Making her sit on chair.

Var-"Look Im not feeling well.Not in mood to involve.In any fight with you."

V-"Good that you have.Learnt how to talk like normal people.Improvement."

She opened her mouth to protest.When he stuffed sandwich inside.Making her eyes widen.He smiled at her.She kept sandwich back on plate.Again he poured some juice.For her and forcefully made her drink it.

Var-"Are you mad."

V-"Mad people often find.Others same like them.Thats alright.My heart goes out to you.Now finish this breakfast.Before you fall somewhere.People will say I dont feed my wife.See even helper is staring at us."

She looked at middle aged helper.Shying and giggling at them.This was getting impossible.But she doesnt have any option.He was getting on her nerves.Every day and every moment.He calmly stared at her eyes.Coming close to her face.She gulped down saliva on her throat.He could see her neck bone.Flexing as she does.Always ready to face him with anger.

Var-"You still have time Varna.More you retaliate.More ways I will find.To break you.Or to reform you.Its up to.Have already said."

V-"You are going very wrong.This wont affect me.In any way."

Var-"I will.See that."

He picked up his coat and bag.Nearing door.She finally took breath of relief.Having her juice.When heard his voice again.Choking on juice.

V-"Hey dont forget to clean mess.In room.I was looking for my.Blue file.Bye.Have good day."

This man has all ways.Ready to take her to some edge.She caught her head.Feeling nauseating.Too weak to think about working again.But she was sure not to break.In front of him this easily.She will show him.What she is.He cant get away like that.With her.She munched on toasts making some plan.

Shivani and Lata were on hall room.Having evening tea.Vikram and Reyaansh busy over news on tv.Pranush was crawling on carpet.Time and again caught by Reyaansh.He was very fond of him.Because of their similar physique and heights.He often finds it good with Rey.When his father is not around.Vivaan has returned from office.Went up to freshen up.They all heard his voice.Loudly and it was very loud.Varna was mixing her coffee.In kitchen with smirk on face.As she could hear his voice.

Shivani and others had their mouths open.While Reyaansh had Pranush with him.He could hardly control his laugh.Vivaan had anger visible on face.He was seething.With his shirts on hand.All destroyed with Pranushs colorful set of paints.Baby saw that.Gave loud chuckle.clapping his hands.Reyaansh eyed him not to do so.

Sh-"Vivaan what is this.What happened to your shirts."

V-"Thats what Im asking Mom.Who did this?These are my branded shirts.Got them week ago."

L-"Vivaan calm down.How would we know.Did you give them for laundry."

V-"These are all new Aththai.Why would I.Wait.These are paints."

R-"Hey I got them for Pranu.Last month."

Vivaan glared at Reyaansh.Sensed upon him his son.Has expressed his wish to become artist.Experimenting on his clothes.But he was sure.Little one wasnt only one behind this.

R-"Anna I mean.I got them.But I dont know.About story behind this.Come Pranu lets go for walkie."

He escaped from situation sensing another danger.Shivani and Lata were trying to handle Vivaan.Varna came out enjoying her cofee.It was if some relief washed upon her.She walked in cool manner.Not moved by whatever was happening.Vivaan saw that.He could slowly sense.If it was her deed.

V-"Wait.Who did this?"

Varna stopped.Choking on her coffee.Shivani gave look to Lata.Both were somehow.Not in favor of being part of this situation.

Sh-"Vivaan listen to me."

V-"Mom I think.Dad is calling for you."

Vivaan spoke with calmness on his voice.Like silence before storm.Varna frowned seeing Shivani and Lata leaving from there.She was about to leave too.When felt his grip on her arms.She darted her eyes at him.As he slammed her mug on table.Startling her.

V-"Who did this.To my shirts?"

Var-"You are asking me?But how would I know.Im not normal right.So what would person like me.Do with colors?"

V-"Dont think Im not getting this.These are Pranus paints.I found them on bed."

Varna was about to bit her lips.She cleaned everything from there.Except the box of paint.But she remained unaffected.

Var-"So what can be done.If he wants to play with paints.I cant stop him.This shouldnt bother you.Every day you take out your whole.Wardrobe collection.Im sure there must be many shirts."

Vivaan pulled her from her arms.She tried to protest.But both got caught in deep eye lock.She didnt realize when he touched her stole.Showing her end of it.Where little bit color could be seen.She felt dumb of herself.To do this big mistake.She didnt dare to look at his eyes.He spoke in hoarse voice.

V-"I believe my son.Hasnt grown this much.He will walk up to my wardrobe.Take these shrts out and.Must say.Clever at planning.Varna Reddy."

Var-"Varna Shetty.Thats my name.Yes I gave him.So.He wanted to play with colors.I couldnt find any canvas for him."

V-"And you made my new branded shirts.His canvas.Thats very thoughtful of you.Brilliant I must say.With this knowledge you used to run.An empire."

Var-"If you are done.Analyzing me.Can I leave.Have work to do."

She left having last glance at him.He held shirts on his hand.Smile came on his face.If not for good.He was happy that something was changing on Varna.She wasnt angry or giving up.But fighting with him.Maybe waging a war against him.Giving him back.This would do for him.Now he needs to plan his next step.This Mission get back Varna will.Have to work at any cost.

Varna was combing her hair.Sitting on dressing table.With few changes on her life.In this time.She have started back taking care of herself.Be it her health.Something which she loved about herself.Her hair and skin.She remembered how both twins.Got such beautiful and long hair.Getting complimented by everyone.Her smile stayed on her lips.She oiled her hair.Watching Pranush sitting on bed.Pouting at her.She frowned and laughed.Seeing her little chub.Trying to pout.

Her smile didnt last for long.As Vivaan entered.Before he knew what was going on.She made straight face.Continuing with her hair.He noticed her.It has been common on few times.How whatever he have been doing.He would look at her doing something with other.On her hair.He have come to know by now.She loved her hair.He smirked and taking out his clothes.Went to washroom.Moments after Varna heard scream.She knew it was coming.

V-"What the hell did you do.With tap.Why is cold water coming only."

Var-"The geyser isnt working.for your knowledge.One will get cold water only from tap."

He blocked her way.Making her cringe.He was on his bathrobe.Shivering due to cold water.With which he had to shower.For he was allergic to cold water.He was in funny state.With hairs gone up.Like shock.Varna couldnt help.Laughing at him.

V-"If you knew about this.Why didnt you tell me.You know I cant bear cold water."

He sneezed rubbing his long nose.It looked like red potato.Pranush was clapping thinking about.Something at that moment.Vivaan looked at mother son duo.They were team indeed.

V-"You are doing this.Deliberately right.But Im glad.Least you are reacting.Else I thought.You are running away.Thats what you are.Expert at doing."

Var-"Dont you have any other work.Than examining me every time."

V-"You have become my work.Nowadays.What to do.Morning day and night.You are keeping me busy."

Varna felt weird.With his words.Even he didnt knew what he said.Realizing meaning of them.He cursed himself.For making moment between them awkward.He coughed taking her attention.He looked at bottle of oil.He took it from there.She protested instantly.As he smirked.

Var-"Leave that.Give it to me.What do you think you will do with this."

V-"Throw it out.Maybe give to Alice.Or spill it on your dresses.Its time for pay back."

They were running after each other.Like kids in room.Verbal fight with saying every silly thing.Poor baby was watching his parents.Running around room.Varna was trying to snatch bottle from Vivaan.He gave his full force.Annoying her to edge.She pushed him.While he did same.Pulling each others hair.Was left.When both got loud with fights.

Pr-"Ammaaa.Oooo."

A sudden silence.Prevailed as both stopped.Coming out of their world.Something hit their ears.They couldnt believe what they heard.Varna looked at him.He was equally puzzled.Before they could get at each other again.

Pr-"Ammm.Maaaa.Ammaa."

Bottle fell from Varnas hands.She froze on spot.Vivaan was rather amazed.Witnessing moment.Baby Pranush was giving wash to his fist.Smiling and looking at his parents.He had same word on his mouth.His first words.Did he just say that.Varnas eyes teared up.Vivaan went to baby.Holding him.Kissing his head.He was smiling.When he looked at Varna.Still not in sync with reality.He was surprised too.His son said his first word.He couldnt be more proud.Because he called his mother.Not that he felt bad.But this could be compensated any day.At any time.He held Pranush.Not leaving him.Showering with kisses.

V-"Still you will stand like that.Varna your son called you out.For first time.Yet you are depriving him from his rights.Still you would say.He is not yours.Open your eyes Varna.Stop yourself from letting this moment go.because it wont come again."

His words pierced her heart.Or melted.She ran to Pranush.Snatching him from Vivaan.He happily obliged.Giving her moment.She showered baby with kisses.As he called her again.In his baby voice.Why was it only thing he had to learn.Was she his mother.Does she have right.Of being called that.She didnt say word.Holding baby tightly.Closer to her heart.Locking moment.Her tears wouldnt hold back that day.Varna felt something was hers.Her heart felt tug.She can have something only hers.Can she.Vivaan stood there.Admiring the moment.He would have never believed.If this moment will be so precious to him.He folded his arms.Across his chest.Watching his wife.Doting on their son.He have been thinking.What he should do.Make her realize everything belonged to her.But it happened.Now she has to believe.

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Change is happening.Hope story line doesnt offend you in any way.

From beginning of story.Have been very clear.With few things.Whenever I write.I try to pen reality on every word.Real world is not how we assume.Our imagination doesnt work.What exists some truths we have to face.Some we have to accept.Many have requested to see Varna as strong bold character.She is strong.But that doesnt make her someone.Who could live her life all alone.Because its not how person can survive.In reality you cant be super woman and live your life.On your terms always.You cant spend life like this.Compromises are part of life.We have to move on with them.So is happening with Varna and Vivaan.She wasnt his first love.But thats not his fault.He didnt ditch her or betray her.Thats why I would request you.Vivaan didnt torture Varna.After marriage.Say anything to hurt her.Whatever happened was written on fate.Certain things I would like to project.On my book.If it doesnt go well.With some readers.Im sorry but I cant help.Love doesnt happen only once in life.We dont know how beautiful life is.If we start giving up on it.Second chances are like life lines.At times.

Very nervous with this chapter.For change it wont make you cry.Is it too silly.Trust me.This was also needed.To see equations changing.With time.

*I need new cover for Fragile Hearts.Lets see if anyone can come up with new cover.Journey of Vivarna.Their new life.It would be of great help.

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