Part15

Morning

Madhu dressed as she doesn't want to deny her mother-in-law's offer for outing..not because she loves to go ...but she loves and respect her mother inlaw

Radhaji opened the door and climbed in the back seat near Madhu who was already occupied her seat and drowned into her river of thoughts.

"Let's go for shopping first"radhaji said and those words.bring her back from her thoughts.she nodded and looked out of the window .

They reached the mall radhaji was explaining her on Thier way..most of the part Madhu didn't hear .radhaji walked to a ladies wear shop and started looking through the salwar suits.she tried to drag Madhus attention but a futile one.at just she selected some dresses for Madhu sarees for herself.

Radhaji went to mens section and started to search for a nice shirt

'madhu...this will be good for Rishu na"she took a white shirt and showed to Madhu.

Madhu nodded.

"Select one more Madhu... come-on"radhaji

Madhu obeyed her mil and she searched to find out a purple one

"Wow...Madhu your selection is nice..this color will be good on him."radhaji

Waves of memories rushed into her mind and it reminded her encounter with ria and the consequences.

Radhaji paid for the dresses and came back to Madhu who was starting at nothing

"Madhu let's go and have something"radhaji walked to the ice cream parlor.

"What's your favorite one?"radhaji

"Chocolate",Madhu mumbled.she thought about how rk used to fill Thier fridge with her favorite ice creams and chocolates.she sighed at the memory and scooped the ice cream the waiter had brought for her.

"Ma... excuse me"Madhu Said and went to the washroom.she wanted to release the knot she is feeling in her heart and the water works is the brains way to reduce the pain.soon she reached the washroom her eyes started it's work with all it's might.madhu made clear that there is no one to see her little secret of shedding her pain.

But unfortunately some one came out from one of the stalls and saw Madhu crying cletching her tissue .she touched her Shoulder and Madhu turned back to see the familiar face...

"You?"pia looked at her surprised and with a pity as the lady she met few days before in the airport is still in her painful tears.

Madhu wiped her tears and tried to smile "sorry for that day"

"It's okay...btw I am pia raichand"she extended her hand

"I am madhubala rish... madhubala malik"Madhu held her hand.

Pia frowned at Madhu fumbling with her surname.pia walked to the seat in the room and say down along with Madhu.

"Look Madhu...I don't know what your problem is and how much deep it effects you...but see Madhu...life is like that with ups and downs...we feel like every way is closed we in the centre of a dilemma..but there will be one way to get it right..but we have to find that way"pia said squeezing Madhus hand gently

"I can't see any way pia...I am helpless ..I am alone"madhu.tears roll down her cheek

"Look ...you can share with me and what if I can help you?"pia

Madhu looked at her eyes to see the innocence and she spilled.everything to pia Eventhough she was a stranger who she met only twice.

Pia sighed and gently caressed Madhus hair

"See Madhu..I am not the one to judge anyone..but you both have done mistakes and you have to correct it...but I think you both want time to heal everything..so give him some time and take a break for yourself"pia

,"But what I will do pia..I..I.. just...when.. thinking about him.."Madhu

"That's the real problem...thinking about past ..just leave it Madhu "pia

"How can I..pia it's.. Difficult"Madhu

"I know Madhu...occupy yourself in something "pia

"But what?"madhu.she doesn't have any hobbies or she doesn't like to watch TV shows

"Why can't you resume your studies?"pia

"Studies?..but"Madhu

"Yes...you can prove yourself equal to your cousin and you might feel good for your husband accusation about education"pia

"That's true...but I am from MP is studied there.."Madhu

"You can join here and continue your studies"pia "my uncle is the principal of Mumbai college..and I will talk with him.."pia.smiled encouraging adhu wiped her tears and smiled at the new light of hope.

Night

Madhu dialed dipali and said her about her decision..dipali as she is dipali doesn't like her friend seemed someone else's opinion and felt it to be good for her life...she cut the call accusing pia and rk is betraying her ...dipali and her presumption (face palming...)

College

Madhu entered principal mehul sharmas office asking his permission

"Take your seat"mehul

He went through her details and the transfer certificates and other documents.satisfied with the documents he averted his gaze to her .

",Well Ms madhubala...you have already missed two months of classes..but I think you can take help from the professors in that matter they will take extra classes for you... exam will be after four months and it's enough for you to get along with the syllabus"mehul Said

Madhu cringed inside her as the principle called her Ms as she is marriedshr is supposed to be called Mrs...but she thought it will be better to be known as ms considering her current situation.madhu thanked him and went to her class where she met with pia..she was doing MBA as she could help Abhay in his business.days flew like wind and Madhu cope up with her new situation and college life , slowly forget rk and the pain yet everything went back when she back at home ..yet she busied herself with her studies .

America

Rk opened the front door and as usual looked at Thier dining table where Madhu used yo sleep waiting for rk .he felt the feeling cletching his heart and squeezing it.he tried to ignore it from past one month but the emptiness he felt from the day she left her...no he forcefully made her leave him-is growing each day and it made him restless through out the day...today he even shouted to ria for some silly reasons.sge got hurt by his words and that was clearly evident on her face . After that incident he just left the office and ended in the bar hotel.he took as much as he could and came back home hoping he will be relaxed.

But that dining table itself made him restless... everything at that apartment remind him about her and the void space in his heart...but being rk ..he won't realize or don't want to admit he missed her so much .

He didn't like when his mom informed her continuing her studies..he didn't felt college a safe place for her..but y.. everyone goes to college..he don't know why he felt so..but he doesn't want to think about it but he was keep on thinking it

Mumbai College

Pia saw Madhu in the campus on a cement bench and in deep thoughts.

"Madhu..what's up?"pia

"Nothing"Madhu tried to smile

"Don't Madhu...I can read your face clearly like an open book"pia

"Pia..sir asked to buy the text book na...but I.. don't have enough money for that.i can't ask my parents as I am married and can't bother then for it..I can't ask my in laws..they are already providing me for the College fees and all.and...i...i..dont ..want to ask rk"Madhu said

"I will give you Madhu"pia said

"No pia...you helped me so much and I can't take more from you,"Madhu

"So I have an idea"pia

"What is it?"Madhu

"Why can't do a part-time job after college.. like I am working in our firm"pia

"But pia...a job...who will give me a job..I haven't completed the course and .."Madhu

"Abhay will give you a job at our firm"pia

"But pia...it's ..."Madhu

"Hey ..its okay Madhu...you have to learn to depend on your self and it will be helpful if you have a job"pia

Madhu felt it right and she joined raichands firm...Abhay this Helped her to cope up with her work and studies.madhu shifted from rks house to a hostel as her time schedule was easy to handle when she stayed at a hotel near to college and work..

Of course rk didn't like her doing a job or shifted to hostel...but his ego reminded him of his words"you can do anything you want..I don't care".but his heart was always nudging him to call her.

After two months

Madhu came out of the bathroom freshen up and she changed her dress into her College outfits and applied some light make up ..she looked at her reflection on mirror and felt satisfied ..a smile played on her lips as she got a promotion in her job.abhay and pia was really satisfied with her work and decided to promote her.madhu heard her phone ringing and looked at the number flashing

"Dips... good morning..what's up?"Madhu

"Hmm..well Madhu...how are you..I..I didn't call you for a long time and I am sorry for that"dips

"It's alright dips..."Madhu said

Madhu said her progress in life and about pia and Abhay helping her .

"Madhu...he is rk not abhay.he is just cheating you.. please hear my words"dipali pleade

"Dips I am trying to regain myself from the whole painful memories and my job and College helps me in it and you are asking me to spoil it again?"Madhu asked in rage

"No Madhu...you are my best friend and I want you to be happy..that's y I am saying you the whole thing"dipali

"No dips...I am happy and I don't want you to call me if you gonna tell me about it again"Madhu said curtly and cut the call

She felt angry towards dipali for the first time in her life and realized dipalis words shattered her life

Her phone rang again and she saw dipalis number.she cut the call and began to collect the books for her class.her phone again ring and Madhu cut the call seeing dipalis number

"I gonna kill her if she called again"Madhu muttured

Yes...her call ring again and without looking at the number she took the call.

"Dipali..I told you to not call me to talk those rubbish and fill my head with venom.you are the prime reason for my life to get into such a worse mode..I was stupid to hear your stupidity and acted accordance with it..please stop filling my ear against my friends..I am happy now and I want to live a better life..so please don't call me to fill my ear"Madhu said in a breath

"Madhu..."a manly voice ,a familiar one,the voice she waited to hear from past two months..Madhu felt she is dreaming and there is no way he would call her as he hates her so much.

"R...rk?"Madhu stuttered .her eyes welled up..

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