Hello, my lovely people,

first of all a very happy Ganesh chaturhi,

here, a lengthy unedited chapter for you.

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Gayathri's pov:

(continuous from last chapter)

"Gayu, we shouldn't speak such about people who are not on earth " the earth beneath me shaken with his words.

"Me...means...she "

"Is no more " my heart broke with his statement.

The strong and composed gentleman I knew was fell in stream of tears in front of me.

My mind was blank, nothing comes to think and process. His tears was silently flowing through his beard.

"Sorry " I said quick.

He was numb like a statue looking at hallow.

"Bava " I shook him.

" Don't speak wrong about my vidhu again, you don't know her " he said sharp with no emotion.

"Very sorry bava " I gripped his arm.

"Hmm "

"But how did that happen? " I asked curiously.

"Madhu, come here, food is ready " Amma shouted from there.

"Let's go Gayu " he rubbed his face.

He Went to my parents, adorning a fake smile.

I shouldn't have spoken like that, I'm an idiot.

We went to see the nearer hills and waterfalls. Mom and dad are enjoying their vacation. But bava was thinking somewhere. I went to him, But I have no guts to speak a word. A sheer silence filled the air. It was evening now.

We both packed the things in trunk " drive back to resort" he handed me key.

Drive was cheerful for our parents but we had nothing to speak, he looked out through the window. I was concentrated on drive.

It is midnight, sleep was far away from me. I entered his room but he is not there I saw him in balcony.

"Bava " he came out of trance.

"Ain't you sleep yet? " he asked.

"I'm not sleepy " settled beside him.

"Sorry Bava. I shouldn't have spoken about her without knowing. But the pain you are enduring makes me lose my senses " he was silent.

"Bava " I shook him.

"It's okay Gayu, you don't know na. " he leaned on my shoulder.

"May I know about her? " he looked at me.

"Only if you are ok with It." he was paused.

"You want to know about my vidhu? " he smiled sadly.

"Please Bava " I clutched his palm.

(warning: think before reading, if you are too sensitive hearted, please skip. it was so difficult for me to write this part)

"Where should I start? My vidhu was beautiful at heart." He smiled imagining her, his smile was content and heartful now.

" The best thing I liked about her was her self-respect. We are in the same class and she is my lab mate too. The only thing she scared about was her strict parents. We liked each other. After a year of our love, I proposed to live in. She was denied at first but later she agreed with the strict note that we should share the rent and monthly expenses. I was overwhelmed with her responsible nature. She chose to be a gynecologist. We dreamed of a beautiful future together, We planned to start our own clinic in Hyderabad after our marriage, we worked hard to earn for that, Amma and nanna also accepted our love. Our happiness has no limit. We became one in All senses. We didn't plan anything or think that would happen between us, it happened naturally. Don't take me wrong Gayu, but consensual sex is as pure as nature when two souls were immensely into one another. It's an eternity in love, A divine act. Months passed. Even We bought land in Hyderabad for our own hospital. Everything went well Till that day" he paused, fisting his palm.

" We thought of getting married. I told her to go home And I came along with my parents to ask her parents for marriage. I too came to Hyderabad, But that day accident took Amma nanna's life."

" Vidhu called me and said her parents do not accept it in any way, planning to marry off her forcefully, so she decided to choose me over her parents then I told her about the accident. she said she is coming to see Amma nanna. I agreed but that was the last time, I spoke to her "

"What happened bava? " I shook him.

"I was in bereavement, with Amma nanna's demise. I waited for her. But she didn't come. A month passed, I called her, But her number was dead. I enquired with everyone but no information about her, I went to her parents but they changed their address, Nothing worked, with empty hands I went to our flat there she left a note "

Madhu, Very sorry for your parents. I dreamed of sharing my life with you, but fate playing a different game with me. Don't waste time with thoughts. I want you to be happy at least. I am going far Madhu, so far that you can't reach me anymore. Sorry for the betrayal, Forgive me if possible. Love you raa.

he split into tears on my shoulder "Calm..Down Bava " I too cried unable to hold my tears.

"Even then I searched for her, like a mad one, for months everywhere and with everyone. After 8 months or so I got information about her from our mutual best friend" he stopped and froze for a few minutes.

"Bava, What happened? " I juggled him.

"Her parents got her married forcefully, and She...took...she took poison on the next day of her wedding. " he was blank with no emotion.

I cried out, closing my mouth.

"Calm down " he patted my arm.

"How you are bearing it? " I asked with difficulty.

He smiled sadly "she is so spiritual one, ISKCON temple was her favourite, even I turned devotional with her influence but it is like god took his favourite child from me then I stopped believe in God "

"Yes we made love and it is not at all dirty or just having pleasure, it is an art of adjoining two souls in one. That oneness, pure bliss." I looked down in my lap with his words.

"I still remember her tears of happiness, when I adorned her hair partition with kumkum After we made love for the first time " I felt no words to speak

" We may not be married to the world but we are married by souls. She is my wife, My vidhu. She took her life at the thought of sharing bed with someone. Tell me, How can I marry someone else? "

"How can something be pure like your love? " I said.

"Can I see her picture? " I asked.

He nodded no "She took everything with her which belongs to us . Not leaving a single picture and I lost my phone when amma nanna accident happens "

We stayed still, not speaking anything.

"Go and sleep vidhu, it is past 2 in night " he said plainly.

"Gayu, I'm Gayu " He broke into tears when I corrected him.

He laid in my lap, cried his heart out.

" I wished she was alive, if not with me at least with someone else. Not even in dreams I think she took her life. She is strong " he sniffed.

"I made a mistake in sending her to her parents. If I brought her with me. Things were not like this "

"Sleep Bava, try to sleep " I wiped his cheeks.

He drowsed soon. I wish it could be a nightmare but it's reality a cruel game of fate.

Don't know how I slept there along with bava.

I jerked with a splash of water.

"Atha, what is this? " Bava asked.

"Idiots, how you slept here in balcony in cold " then I realised it is morning.

" darling, We chit chatted night and don't know when we slept right Gayu? " he yawned so casually as nothing happened.

"What happened to you? Why are you silent? "

"Lack of sleep Atha " he lied before my answer.

"Ok both get ready soon. Your mavaayya said, here chamundeshwari maa temple was so powerful. Let's visit "Amma tied my messy hair into a bun.

"Ok darling. " he chirped.

"Bava, how are you being so normal like nothing happened? "

"Gayu maa, can we do anything other than sobbing or can we change the happened things? " I nodded no.

" I'm used to it Gayu but It is so much better for you to forget it "

"things not going out of my mind. " my eyes became wet.

" Gayu, you have to prepare Gayu. You are a future IAS. Please don't fill your brain with garbage raa. Think wise and concentrate on future " he wiped my tears.

"Let's go and get ready " he pulled me up.

********

"Please come Bava "

"I don't Gayu. You know why I am not coming. Please, you go and offer your prayers. I'll see around, call me after you finish Puja and all. Will that devi maa give me my vidhu and parents back? "

" at least come and pray for the peace of their souls " I requested.

"Madhu nanna " Amma came called from back.

" Please Atha, don't do this to me now " he looked sideways.

Amma smiled at him "Nanna, God was not the reason for the bad things that happened in our lives. Spirituality and temples give solace and peace, we need to move forward, You need it now. Listen to me nanna devi maa is so powerful. I'm not forcing you but Try once. " Amma took me with her.

I looked back, he slowly following us.

" Amma, please let's stay a little longer. I don't want to go from here " I inhaled the divine aroma of incense .

" It's so relaxed " Bava settled beside me.

"Hmm "

I'll come here with my sahil after sometime we get married, I smiled myself stupidly.

" Ahem, Ahem " I came out my dreams with bava coughing.

" Stop dreaming in temple, Atha, and mavaayya is here " he whispered to me.

" I'll be back after pradakshina " I excused to make a call to janu.

"Hello, "

"How trip was going on? " Janu asked.

"Great, but tell me how is he and what doctor says? "

"That idiot playing pranks on me. " she chides.

"What happened? First tell me what doctor says "

"Doctor says it was completely healed and need few exercises for some days "

"Thank God, and girl don't fall prey for his stupid offers and be strict on exercise and diet "

"Ok teacher, as you said " she said like an obedient student.

"Bye " I ended call.

Gasped at the person, stood in front of me.

"Have done pradakshina? " he crossed arms and raised eyebrows.

I grinned at him sheepish escaped from there.

" Amma, janu called me and told sahil was completely alright now "

" Hmm, bhabhi told me that in morning itself"

Finally we reached to Bangalore after 4 days, it's 8pm in the night.

Next day morning.

" Atha, I want to taste your handmade biryani " Bava settled at Amma feet.

" Sure nanna " Amma ruffled his scalp, and started massaging head.

"What you are waiting for, go and prepare ingredients for biryani " he ordered me.

"Do it yourself," I stood.

"Haa, go if not you. Me and my darling do the best biryani ever " I went to bedroom.

" I need rest today " I stuck myself to bed.

I woke with the sound of thunder storm. Is it raining? I opened the door of balcony. It's pouring cats and rains.

I moved forward to experience the bliss, cold water splashed down my face, it is so relaxing.

But someone pulled me back.

"Bava what happened? " I shocked.

"See, what your boyfriend did? " he kept his mobile on my face.

He is in news, what just happened?

I took mobile to read the article full.

"Pride to Hyderabad. New sensation in the business world, Mr. Sahil Ahmed Khan, bagged the best CEO in South award within the 2 years of his career start " my eyes went wide.

"O my god, true.... Bava is this true? " I jumped on bava in happiness.

"Yes, it looks like you prayed so hard for his well being and happiness, " Bava smiled.

"Let's share it to Amma and dad " I ran to them.

"Congrats Sahil, I'm proud of you " dad was on call.

Hmm, they already got the news.

"What you are waiting for? call him to congratulate " Bava said

I stood silent.

"Hey what happened Gayu? " Bava shook me.

"Nothing bava, I'll wish him in person. We need to go back. " I said.

"Amma " I tried to go but he held my wrist.

"Gayu, wait " I looked at him sceptical.

"Gayu, it is unfair to stop you at this time but please stay here a little longer. I feel home with you all here, obviously I'm alone after you all leave, so please " I felt pity for his state.

"Bava, how can you say it is unfair and all? It's your right, No problem at all we will be here until you threw us out "

" That will never happen, come let's have spicy biryani " he took me to eat.

It was midnight and I am enjoying the view of Bangalore from the balcony. It is slightly it's cold with rain.

Reading the articles about him in All news apps.

You made it baby, you don't know how happy I am.

Waiting for that moment to see you taking award.

Our favourite song started playing in my earphones, A stupid blush makes my cheeks red.

I started singing along with song.

Giligintha peduthuna nee chilipi thalapulatho emo ela vegadam.

Kannullo nee roopame, gundello nee dyaname, Naa asha nee snehame, naa swasa neekosame. Aa oosu ni telipenduke naa bhasha ee mouname....🎶🎶🎶

" ahem ahem" I jerked with someone coughing my back.

God, please it shouldn't be Amma or Dad, I prayed in mind.

" Actually this is a nice song, don't spoil it with your buffalo voice " Bava settled beside me.

I breathed in relax.

" What you are doing here? " I barked.

" Darling it is my home, I can be anywhere at any time " He smirked.

" chi idiot " I pushed him.

" Just not getting sleep raa, If I invade your privacy. I will go " he tried to stood.

" Bava bava no. I casually asked , " I stopped him.

" Bava can I say something? " I tried to ask.

" you can say anything other than me marrying someone "

" Not that, I know bava. Being you is not easy "

" Then what? " He raised his brow.

" Why stay alone here? You can shift to Hyderabad know? You have enough wealth to start your own clinic, We all are there right?"

" Hmm, will you all come and stay there with me in my villa? " I stayed silent.

" Bava, but... " he stopped me.

" it's ok gayu,There also I am alone. Nanna poured all his life savings and added my earnings in that villa. But finally I did their last rites in that home. It was haunted to me."

" This was the flat me and vidhu shared a lot memories. After knowing she was no more, I bought this same flat. Let me be here "

" Life should move on Bava, but you left everything with her. That was not what she wished. She wished you to be happy. It's okay to not to get married. But what about those dreams you both had together " He looked at me disbelief.

" Your own hospital " he stayed silent to my words.

" Think of it Bava, she will be happy and alive in your dreams and in your happiness " he was silent.

" Hmm, Thanks gayu For making sense to me. I'll think of it "

" That's my boy. Tell me When you are shifting to Hyderabad? we have to plan a grand welcome " I squealed.

" hoo hoo hold on, Gayu maa. I said naa? I'll think about it. I'll let you know soon "

" I'm super happy Bava " he smiled.

" Even, Can I ask you something? " He quizzed.

" Ask me anything? Do you want me to marry you, Tell me Bava I'm ready " I faked a blush.

"Hoo, what are you planning to do with your sahil then? "

"You are so belittling me, I can manage both " I winked.

" brat, Don't have filters in mouth? " He pulled my ear.

"Leave that, ask me bava What you want to know? "

"Did anything happen between you and Sahil? " I baffled.

"Why are you thinking like that? " I looked other sides.

"Nothing, It's been 5 days, but I didn't see you calling him. Now He is the best CEO in the south but you didn't congratulate his success. leave all of them, You can ask him directly about his health but you called janu, so " he explained.

"Bava you don't know our love is no less than string operation. Amma and dad don't know na, so our calls were secret, we are daily calling at midnight " I made a perfect lie.

" Oh, midnight romance " He jumped to tease.

"Shut up Bava, nothing like that. We just sharing daily happenings "

We chatted till we felt drowsy.

" What are the places to see today?"

"A lot Gayu maa, Cubbon park, Bannerghatta national park, Vidhan Soudha, Lalbagh botanical garden, innovative film city, commercial street, Nandi hills and... " he goes on list.

" wait, wait. we are going to see all of them today? "

" no, let's complete daily one place, then we can explore more and we didn't get tired easily "

As he said we went to Cubbon park. The aquarium tunnel was so amazing.

Next day we visited Vidhana Soudha.

Next Lalbagh botanical park. The best thing I liked here was the rose garden and flower shows.

"Bava, I don't want to go back. Let me stay here forever " I chide with the beauty of flowers there in park.

"It will be closed minutes, let's go out before they throw us out " Bava dragged me out of flower garden.

It's day we are at nandi hills.

"Madhu, clouds so nearer " Amma squealed.

" yes, darling. They are clouds " Bava takes Amma to tour.

"So you are not coming, " Janu yelled in call.

"I'll be there on weekend home party sure "

"Ok fine, no need to come even then, bye " she ended call.

Offo, this possessive sister. Even I want to see his award function but bava is also important to me.

" Janaki? " Bava stood beside me.

" Hmm, so angry on me for not attending her brother's award function."

" Hmm, you said she is in love, how it is going on? "

"Good, chaithu is so good, they were made for each other, but his parents were not accepting janu " I shrugged.

"What the hell with these parents, just tell me once we can marry them somewhere. " he became aggressive.

"Slow down bava, calm down " I rubbed his palm.

"I don't know about that guy chaithanya but Janu is a nice girl gayu, their love needs to be won in all odds "

"They will bava. We all are there if it does not work out. " he calmed down.

" Oh my God, I forgot about the thing I came here for, " he said.

"When was his award function? "

"The day after tomorrow but why?"

"So, shall I book a ticket for you tomorrow? "

"Bava, but it's ok. I... " he stopped me.

" I know how important it is for you both, "

"Umm, but is it okay for you to we leave tomorrow? It's completely okay bava we can go later for party at home "

"Gayu maa, I said you to go tomorrow, I'll drop atha and mavayya myself later in a week. Tell me, you really don't want to go "

"Actually, I want to see him take the award " I grinned sheepishly.

"Ok then, your flight is at tomorrow morning 10 Am "

" flight? Are you mad? I can go by bus book a bus ticket "

" your safety is important to me. I'm booking flight ticket and inform Janu that you are coming "

"But how can you say buses are unsafe, of course sometimes they are, but it is less economical "

" It is a long 10 hrs on the bus. You will be tired, So no words anymore "

"Hmm " I agreed.

Evening we are here on Commercial Street for shopping.

"Don't think of price, pick whatever you like, " Bava declared.

"Bava, you are a darling " I pinched his cheeks.

"For him? " he quizzed.

"Hmm "

"Pick something costly Gayu maa, he is a celebrity now "

" But this is my budget, " a said low.

"Don't think like that I'll pay Gayu"

"Bava, not for this. It's his favourite, I know he like it for sure "

"Hmm ok your wish " he agreed.

Will he accept this small gift now? cha he is my sahil, He never feels that. I brushed off my negative thoughts.

"What you are doing till now? " Bava asked me to spot me in hall.

"Planning surprise for him "

"Owww, what is That? "

"There is useless gang of his best buddies, settled in various places so planning to bring them to Hyderabad on that day of his award function "

"Will they come in this short time? "

"See now "I called his friends.

"Hey Gayathri, how are you? after long time "

"Wait immu bhayya, I'm taking all of your friends in conference "

"Imran "arjun squealed.

"Arju, Abey howle kyse hein?" Boys went into their 18+ slang.

"Guys listen listen, it's me host here " I interrupted.

"You know your darling Sahil awarded with prestigious award so I'm planning to surprise him, so you all should be in Hyderabad on that Evening "

"This sudden plan I can't I'm at Delhi "

"And I'm Kolkata "

"I'll try I'm in Bangalore but not sure "

I heard various answers. Bava already gave I told you it doesn't work look.

Let's see.

"Guys guys, listen me once. If you are not there on that day evening, your pics with your ex's or your college crushes will be sent to your girlfriends and wives, after that I'm not responsible for damage " I shrugged.

"Are you blackmailing? "

"Yes of course immu bhayya, and dare you mention my name anywhere. You are dead in bhabi hands. And I'm not just saying. do anyone wanna see samples of your past romance? "

"No need we will be there "

"Hmm, that's good, bye good night " I ended call.

"Do you have anything to say bava? "

"Poor guy, feeling pity for sahil. Going to have timer bomb for life "

"You, I'll kill you now " I started chasing him.

*******

"Did you take everything? " Amma stuffing clothes in bag.

"Haa Amma. "

"What is that?" I asked.

"Sacred kumkum of devi maa, keep it in Puja room after reaching there "

"Okay "

"Bye dad " I waved at them.

"Careful maa, call me after reaching home "

"Okay, okay "

"And tell sahil we will come to party at home "

"All set? " Bava asked me before I went inside to board.

" Thanks for all the time bava " I hugged him.

" pleasure was mine " he patted my back.

" Gayu, everyone deserves a chance in true love and we have to forgive them when their mistakes were unintentional " I stood shocked.

" Bava, means... "

" Hmm, Janu told me everything "

" Sorry for hiding from you " I looked down.

"What is there to feel sorry after you forgave him already? " he smiled.

" This is for my brother sahil, give it to him on behalf of me " he gave me a golden bracelet.

"Bava, why all these? " I tear rolled my face.

" Gayu maa, we have to entice our son in law from now onwards with these little gifts " he wiped my tear.

I felt a sudden blush with his words.

" All the best raa, go safe. Maybe he is waiting for you. " he side hugged me.

"Bava, come to Hyderabad permanently. Think about it please " I said.

"Will see, bye" he waves at me.

It takes around an hour to reach Hyderabad.

My driver is waiting for me already.

" Darling, missed you. How was the trip? " he barged on me to hug.

" That's why you called me daily, right? Tell lies to your janu not me " I threw my bags on him.

" I really missed you, can't wait to see you. that's why I'm here to pick you, you know? "

"Hmm, if not you here, that will be end of your life" I hopped on bike.

" Spare me girl, I took half day leave to pick you up "

" Show up to him, at least now " chaithu pleaded after Dropping me.

" Not now, later in his award function, and need your help in many things "

" Hmm, always there for my bestie "

" Thank you, bye "

I sneakily entered my home, got freshen up. Got cleared he is not at home. Entered their home to see aunty.

" Aunty " I closed aunty eyes to surprise.

But I felt wet,

"Gayu maa, are you here? " aunty hugged me.

"I'm so happy maa, you came finally. Where is bhabi and bhai, how was your trip? " aunty went on questionnaires.

"First tell me why are you crying?" I settled in front of aunty.

"That girl Sana came and disturbed my mood, past things came to memory, but you are here na, I'm super happy " aunty hugged me.

That b**ch, why she is Here? I need to look at so many things then.

" Where are your darling kids then? What they are doing when she came and messing up things? " I yelled.

" Janu also hurt. Finally, Sahil threw her out. leave all those maa. How are you? And how is Madhav beta? And where is bhabhi and bhai? "

" Bava is fine aunty. And I only came they will come a few days later "

" Hmm, finally you came maa. It was so helpful to me. I was so messed up. It was just 2 days for function but nothing set to go, do something maa. I don't understand what to wear and not much involved in such functions help me maa. I'm so dumb " I felt aunty is so cute.

" Ayyo Aunty, you are so cute, I'm here naa? I'll take care of everything. But one thing, don't tell Sahil that I'm here. We planning a surprise for him, so I need to work underground "

" Sure maa. Tell me how was your trip? "

" Aunty, I'm starving. Fill me first, we can share a lot while eating "

" Ayyo maa, come I'll feed you " we shared every detail of this one week.

" Gayu maa, "uncle squealed.

" uncle , how are You?"

" Super happy maa, You knew it right? My son was the best CEO, "There I saw proud feeling for him.

" See maa, I brought dresses for tomorrow's function " Uncle splashed around 4 types of suits in front of me.

" Uncle, he just wears one. What for all these? "

" I liked all of them maa, so I bought it, tell me which one is good on him "

" Ummm, this "

" Yes, I too liked it "aunty agreed.

After sharing the stuff of this week, I came and unpacked my things, in my room

Hide behind the door to scare Janu " Boom " I peek a boo.

" What? You scared me idiot " she jumped on me,

" When did you Come? Where is Amma and Dad? "

" Did you meet anna? " Janu asked.

" Tomorrow at his function "

" Hmm "

" But I don't have dresses to wear " I chides.

" Anna bought a dress for you on my birthday "

" Ohhh, really I want that " I jumped.

" Go and get it "

" No, you go and bring that "

" Anna won't give that to me "

" Let's snatch it then " I pulled her with me.

"He will be in room, divert and take him to balcony. I'll do my job in quick "

"Hail to your snatching skills (Taskarinchuta) " she joined her palms in air.

She sneakily entered first, he was already in balcony.

She made a call to chaithu, To divert him.

" You are repeating this again and again " Janu is yelling in call.

" What do you mean that you have an office, don't I have work? Can't you take leave for a day for my Anna? " She went in her version.

And this the reason she is a true idiot, What will office leaves can do with night time party.

" Ok, I am leaving you now. If you are not here for a home party. I'm telling you. I won't spare "

I took my packet from wardrobe.

" Hmm, shut up and bye " She ended the call with a blushy smile at last.

She walked to balcony, I stayed back in room to hear him.

" Missing Gayu " She went and settled beside him.

" Hmm " he snuggled in her lap.

" Anna, don't be sad. You should be energetic tomorrow for your award ceremony " dug her fingers in his hair.

" I lost interest in everything Janu "

Hello how can you say that?

" Forget about morning incident, don't take her(Sana) serious Anna "

" Not That "

"Then, thinking Of Gayu? " She quizzed him.

"Hmmm, if I hadn't yelled at her that night, she would be here strolling here and there, selecting my outfits for Ammi and dad, arrangements and everything right? "

"That's true, but that was happened you can't change it Anna. She will forgive you for sure, Just wait for her return "

"Can you do me a favour? " he asked.

"Yes, you need anything? " janu asked.

"Can you three go to the event and take the award on behalf of me? " I felt sorry for his words.

" Hello sir, it is you who won that. Why are you stressing so much Anna? It is your first award, you are the best CEO in All the South states. You know how special it is for Amma and dad, if you miss this, You can't feel their happiness, This moment won't come again and again, dont dare you miss this "

" That's true but It will be merriest if she was with me, I missed her giggles, smile, fights and everhthing, I realised janu, I'm just corpse without her in me. She is the soul in me, my beautiful soul " a tear rolled my eyes.

"Shhh, Anna what is this? " she wiped his tears..

I touched a table beside me. Something fell down.

"Nothing Anna, something fall with the effect of wind " She diverted him.

"My dear Anna, your love is pure, just tell her how much you loved. Gayu definitely listens to you. I promise. Now stop this tears "

" Hmm " he sighed.

" Arey, smile Anna, what should I tell vadina, if she came and asked me, is this the way you take care of your Anna? " I smiled at her stupidity.

" I wish, she is there with me when I am taking award, "

" Anna, who knows maybe your girl will come tomorrow and surprise you and congratulate you, maybe do something beyond imagination? "

"I'm the happiest person then "

I'll baby.

"She will definitely be here tomorrow, now sleeping time for you, " She pulled him,

I came back to my room, with dress.it is half saree, in pink and blue combo. I loved it already.

*******

" Aunty wear this saree in evening, you looks stunning, it was tough time for uncle " I winked.

"Brat, you spoiled a lot " aunty twisted my ear.

" Here, take these dresses for you and janu " Aunty gave me clothes.

" Aunty but why me? "

" What kind of question that is, did we ever differ you both? And wear this matching jewelry " I felt happy for my aunty's love.

" Thanks aunty " I hugged her.

I went to help aunty after I got ready in the dress aunty gave.

" All set " I set aunty hair in a neat stylish bun.

" I'm done maa ,But your uncle taking time as it is your uncle nikah " aunty shrugged.

" Hello what is less in my uncle? He is still smart and handsome. " I pulled coat on uncle.

" Uncle, you made a mistake 30 years back. Leave aunty I'll set a best aunty for you "

" I am trying from so long maa, but she glued up with me "

" I heard " aunty gave a death glare.

"Gayu, please" Janu came with hair curler.

I done my works, sneakily peeked into his room. he is in shower. I saw dresses on bed.

This idiot really don't have dress sense, I picked other which me and aunty liked and placed there, left out.

"Ok, I'm going with chaithu, will meet you at venue, and don't dare to tell him that I'm here "

" Darling, you are gorgeous " Chaithu pulled my both cheeks.

We reached the venue , settled in corner not to show up to them.

Finally my boy showed up, in between media flashes. ummmmmmm, Damn handsome.

He took mike after holding the award " Good evening everyone. Adjust with my speech, gentlemen. I am not good at it. First thank you to my Ammi and dad, Nothing happened without you dad. It is the lessons of life you taught that brought me this far and my sincere thanks to my family like staff. Guys We did it, It is our efforts, everyone of us. "

Aweee, so sweet of him.

" My sister Janaki and best friend Chaithu or I say my soon to be jiju," he went on speech.

"See, see your blushy beauty " I poked chaithu to look at janu, blushing with her brother's words.

"So cute " he giggled.

" My crazy partner anju, And my special one, I need to tell you this to you all, your support was unexplainable, in my ups and down, you are a blessing to my life. Okay, I'm not much of a motivational speaker. Have a nice evening, Thank you "

Finally you mentioned me on stage.mob went on claps and applause but I can't stop myself from whistling, I whistled hard.

The happiness in aunty and uncle faces was true and content.

"this B@$ch " I shocked.

"Excuse me, Whom are you calling? " chaithu interrupted.

I saw that sana and her parents coming to them.

" see, they are Parveen aunty's brother and family. Worse in the name of humans "

If any mess happened here, that was her last day in her life, but don't know what my boy said they left not making fuss.

I wanted to congratulate him badly, so made a plan.

I called him to see his reaction. Omg the glow in his face, he ran out from the crowd. It's fully dark.

He picked my call " Hello "

"Gayu, speak " sensed his urgency.

" Gayu I am Sorry, please talk to me "

"I missed you Gayu " his voice became creaky.

This was the thing I waited to hear, unable to hold anymore I hugged him from back.

"Congratulations " I mumbled in my tears.

He touched my palms. I felt like we were being watched by someone. I released myself and ran

"Gayu, wait " he followed me.

" Rascal, How are you? " his best buddies gang came to him.

I'm watching them from some distance, but I'm still feeling the same Someone watching me or him.

I brushed those thoughts aside. I looked around. There I spotted a Person with sana. They are discussing something. no looks like making a deal, but his face was not clear. I followed them. Finally I got a clear view of that person kamal.

When he came out of prison? and they both planning together. Something fishy. Looks like time to protect our family and him.

"Hello " I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"What happened? " chaithu tapped me.

"There is a lot but we can see later. But now you go and enjoy with them, I'll go home with Janu aunty and uncle " I breathed.

"Okay " he turned to go.

"Wait " I clutched his arm.

"What? " he creased his brows in doubt.

"Drop my baby at home safe and sound after drenching in alcohol " he left, nodding yes to me.

(Here also same disclaimer: alcohol consumption injurious to health. )

*****

Next day,

"Lock me at home and give keys to noor before you go" I said.

"For What? " janu confused.

"Do what I said, I have plans " I said strict.

"You and madness " She did as I said.

I'm watching the kids firing the crackers and enjoying themselves. There he is speaking with them. He returned back with a smile. Hope he understands it by now.

After 2 days.

I need to do this solo, I went out following that women sana, and collected a lot of information about those people, shocked by their illegal activities. Openly supplying drugs in the city. What police are doing when foreigners do these things here?

So, they are doing their things which means no harm to our family and need to inform the police. But why did she meet kamal?

I am walking back to my home after coming out from the elevator.

"Gayu, wait " he clutched my wrist tight.

I felt it awkward to face him.

"Where are you? I'm searching for you everyWhere. " Sahil talking, not giving space.

I stood silent looking at floor "what happened? Are you still mad at me? " he is asking not even breathing.

I nodded no,

"Won't you talk to me? " he asked with hope.

" That Kamal was out of prison " I spoke finally.

" Leave about that bastard, what about us? " he clutched my palm.

" Be careful " I released myself and went home.

"Gayu, please I'm sorry " ignored his words.

Why I'm feeling like this? When I wanted him so madly. First need to clear that sana.

" Anna, can we meet once? " I called prashanth.

" Yes Gayu, sahil invited us too. We will meet there in party " I ended call.

" Gayu, " I astounded to see Amma at home.

" Amma, when did you come? Where is bava? "

" He had an important task there? And you know he agreed to shift here. So he said he will come to see those works after two days. By God's grace if he agrees for marriage then he is not alone anymore. "

Finally the day has come, it's day of home party. I can't escape but I feel all jittery to face him. He is not that sahil now. His range was different, celebrity status. But me, no need to say.

"You can't escape now from my anna, so wear this dress and come " Janu handed the dress I snatched.

"Amma, can I come later? " try my way to escape.

"What will you do after got ready? Let's go bhabi asking you like 1000 times" Amma pulled me out of the room.

With no option left I followed Amma. Everyone is there already.

Chaithu came along with his uncle, Vidya and Adi. Anju and family not yet appeared.

Dad and uncle inviting guests. Janu and noor was with him. I sat with Amma and aunty.

" Why are you here? Go to them " Amma pushed me.

"I am okay here " I said curt.

"Gayu, " Anju curled his hands around me.

"Hai, anju, how are you aunty? " I wished sharada aunty.

" Super cool maa, You are gorgeous " Aunty pinched my cheeks.

We Introduced Amma and Praveen aunty to sharada aunty, trio gelled up in minutes like best friends from ages.

"Why are you Here? Let's go to them " Anju pulled my hand towards the younger gang.

"I'm fine here, please you go " I took my hand back.

He is looking around in search of me, I hid behind Amma. But he spotted me.

That penetrating gaze piercing my skin. I'll surely die if he comes to me,But it looks like god heard me but helping him, he is walking towards me.

" Hai sharada aunty, long time to see " he wished aunty.

" First of all congratulations. And my best wishes for your success"

"Thank you so much aunty "

"What next my boy? Can we search for a bride?" Sharada Aunty added fuel to my nerves.

"Yeah, sharada garu me and aravind ji think the same " My Amma joined.

"Actually sharada ji, sahil is in love " I coughed juice out with Praveen aunty words.

What just happened? Did he tell aunty about me?

"Really, sahil you hide it from me too? " Amma pouted.

"Sorry " he touched his ears.

"He just said me 4 days back bhabhi, "

"Great then, who is that lucky girl? Is she here? "sharada aunty asked.

"Yes, she is, " he smirked at me.

What he is planning to do, my palms went wet with sweat.

"Oh, where is she? let me see my bhahu" aunty excited.

"Ammi Ammi I told you naa, she is angry with me. She just kills if go near her. So no chance of introduction "

Oh, you are saying that standing in front of me.

"Ok, no need to introduce, but at least show us " Amma asked.

He raised his eyebrow at me.

" Hmm, ok I won't show but giving a task for you three. I'm sure, She is here, find her yourself. The right guess will get a diamond necklace, deal?" He put forth his thumb.

"I'm ready "Praveen aunty raised hand.

"Me 2 "Amma squealed.

"Then why not me? " Sharada aunty joined.

God what is happening Here?

Ladies, you are going to search for the girl who is just beside you. And Amma, you are searching for your own daughter.

"Hey Gayu, do you wanna give your hand in task? " he winked at me.

I just wanna beat you into pulp for pulling this stupid stunt.

"Not interested, " I said curtly.

"Ok, ladies all the best, will meet you after half an hour " he left us.

I didn't feel good with some reasons and atmosphere so I left to my room.

Took the watch in my hands which I bought for him.

"She is here " I hid it with the voice of people.

" Can we know what you are doing here? " Chaithu sat beside me.

" Idiot, can't you share it with me? If you feel sad all these days. " Anju yelled.

" You happily married Anju, I don't want to trouble you. And that fight was over. I'm okay now "

" Then what you are doing here? You should be beside him if everything sorted " chaithu asked.

I was silent,

"What is That? " he pulled the box out.

"Gift, for him? " I nodded to anju.

"Then what's stopping you gayu? " Chaithu asked impatiently.

" Some inferior thoughts " I mumbled.

" What are those thoughts? " Anju asked.

I pushed him a magazine which wrote about him and especially about his accessories.

" His watch only costs 25k Chaithu, but I can only afford this, costs 2k. There are a lot of differences between our status. He is CEO, rich and a celebrity now. but me, a loser and still living on pocket money from dad. What if he thinks I came to him just because he is successful now. I can't take it if he says those words to me in the future. That's not me" I hid my face in between my knees.

He laughed loud at me.

" Hmm, it is obvious to feel this " He tapped on my shoulder.

" Gayu, it is absolutely okay to feel this in your state of mind but true love doesn't know all these differences, tell me a thing if he is unsuccessful and you become an IAS, will you leave him after that? "

" How can I chaithu? I loved him still loving. what his status of life do with my love? "

" Hmm, then why don't you think that the same rule applies to him too? " Anju asked.

" And status, You know right? My status is a son of a cloth store's owner, which has average sales and I too loved the sister of that same CEO, I too feel the same sometimes. "

" What you do in that times? " I asked unable to hold back.

" Every hard tap of his sister on my head makes me realise. It does not matter at all to our love " me and anju laughed at his words.

" Poor you " Anju pinched his cheeks.

" You are feeling this gift was low but you know we didn't even bring any gifts for him " anju laughed.

" Hmm, exactly our friendship and your love is not just the thing of exchanging costly gifts gayu. " chaithu clears my mind.

" He doesn't take me wrong, right? " I looked down.

" Come I'll prove you wrong, " he pulled me to balcony which had a clear view of the party area on the lawn.

He is strolling all over the place searching for something precious That he lost, forgetting it was his party.

" Do you know what he is searching for? "

" Me " my voice came meek.

" Is he really look like the one you described a few minutes back? "

I nodded no.

"Gayu, If you think his riches were a hindrance between you both. I can surely tell you that he won't think twice about leaving that money and coming to you with empty hands. his Richie accessories were never the measure to Your love. It was priceless and pure, " chaithu assured.

"And where you lost your mind Gayu, don't you know how this media works? They always boast about people who have fame, and will turn back to bite if they found one flaw in us. Don't believe these shitty magazines. " anju said strictly.

"Finally I want to remind you this. You didn't love the sahil who is CEO of a chain of restaurants but you loved him when he didn't even have a job. It's his dedication and your support took him this long. Apparently you have share in his success " Chaithu asserted.

" And there is a difference between giving a costly gift and giving what he likes. You bought that because he madly loves that watch, am I right? "

I nodded yes. I saw he settled in corner , exhausted and gloomy. Coming towards the elevator.

"He is coming up, you know what you are supposed to do, right? "

I smiled.

"That's my girl, All the best " my both best friends hugged me tight.

They left me, and I saw he entering his room.

Picked the gift, left to him after checking myself in mirror.

I waited in front his room, took a deep breath, I entered in.

My knees went weak to spot that person there with him and with the positions they were in.

They were kissing.

" Your fuckmate right? Sorry baby pleasure was mine tonight " she laughed wicked.

he pushed her hard from him.

I felt disgusted to stand there. Dropped the thing in my hands. Return back to my room, with a heavy heart. And a stream of tears flowing through my eyes.

"Gayu, listen to me " he followed me.

I quickly locked myself in room. Burst into tears, sat against door.

" Gayu, open the door " he banging the door.

" Please open it, listen to me once. What you saw was not true. Please give me a chance to explain " he is crying.

"Trust me Gayu, please one last time " he went on banging.

"I was not at all mistaken, please Gayu. Once listen my words "

My heart is not accepting what my eyes witnessed, that Sana and her wicked plans. I know him, He is not the one who thinks and takes pleasure.

That's not true, that's not true.

"Please Gayu, open this damn door. I'll say everything, please give me a chance to explain " he is crying outside the room.

I know he is innocent. I opened the door.

He is on floor in front of door, stood straight when I opened the door.

"Gayu, it's she forced herself on me, I am not please trust me. I am not Gayu " he is saying hurriedly.

" Please trust me, I'll die before, if such a situation comes to touch another woman " He is speaking the truth.

"You go, we will discuss it later " I said looking at the other side.

"Gayu, please " he moved forward to me.

I stopped placing hand between us " You are drunk, not in right senses we will talk tomorrow "

"Look at me Once,..... please " he pleaded.

I looked into his eyes, which reflected only pain and innocence. "Trust me, please. I am not that kind "

" I trust you " I mumbled facing eye contact.

He smiled in tears, took my both palms And placed them either side of his cheeks, Kissing my palms alternatively. I pecked on his forehead.

"Enough " He smiled, joining our foreheads.

" You go to party, everyone will search for you if you are not there "
He nodded no.

"You have to " I pulled him to the party area.

He clutched my palm tight like he would go missed in crowd if he left my hand.

I left him with chaithu, joined with girls in dinner.

"Hmm, have you done it in this short time? I thought you take so long fucking session " That same bitch came to me with wicked laugh.

his finger prints were red and clear on her cheek.

"Dear Sana, I know you are here without invitation, so better you leave the party like that, otherwise you know what I am capable of " I twisted her hand at the edge to fracture.

"You bitch, leave my hand. It's hurting " she yelped in pain, but I didn't feel any mercy.

"Just get lost from Here, before I lose my sane " I threw her out.

"Will see, tomorrow " she left fuming at me.

Party ended finally.

Next day morning, I got ready for my day, went out picking my things, went out to see the whole family gathered in hall with dull faces.

" What happened? " I asked.

"See " janu handed me news paper.

I shocked with headlines in the newspaper.

Latest business tycoon sahil is going to get hitched with sharja beauty, they were on a date for the past one year, And so on.

"Don't know how long we have to suffer due to my bhai? Now they are not leaving my Sahil " aunty cried.

"Bhabi, what will happen to sahil if you break down? " Amma consoled aunty.

" Aunty no, we all know it is not true we will find a way soon he need our support now, and we have to file a case against this newspaper and them "

" He will be in the news and a stack of gossip, reputation and everything he won till today will be destroyed with this " uncle sighed.

" Did he know about it? " Janu nodded no.

"Aunty, cool down we will find a way " I assured.

I left home, don't know how he will take it. I went to temple prayed for a solution, then reached my academy.

There a mob murmuring something,

"What is going on? " I asked.

"Don't disturb, it is interesting " they are watching mobile.

"What is that? " I pulled his mobile.

He is in front of the media, what the hell happening?

I went to a corner and plugged my headphones to watch it online.

"Here, talking about this news," he showed the paper in front of camera.

And that bitch and family was with him what he is planning to do?

" And she is the one you tagged with me with fake news, yes it is a fake news, I am not just saying it. You will listen this from her now, "

"Miss. Sana, speak it out " He said in a devilish groan, which frightened sana.

" Yes, yes. That's true we are not dating " she gulped in fear.

What a transformation in a day?

Don't know how my boy threatened her to get this truth out from her.

" And I want to clear you all something, my personal. Yes I'm in love from past three years "

That's it, my ears gone blasted, is he revealing me in front of the world? God, what Amma and dad will do after I go home?

" Oh, sir, who is that girl? Is She Indian, what is she doing? " media went to the questionnaire.

" Wah, you are so much interested in her and my love life now, do you know for what you are here? " he yelled.

The hall fell silent.

" She is my soul, was with me at every odd point in my journey, she never doubted me even when she spotted me in unpleasant situations, My love and my girl. Tell how much that pure soul will get hurt reading such shit in the newspaper, don't you have ethics to invade our life and who gave that right? " he barked his pain out.

I wiped my happy tears in quick cause i'm in my academy.

" I don't know who pulled this stupid stunt, but surely will behind bars in few days. And this newspaper who gave you the right to invade my privacy and this girl sana. How can you stoop this low for your TRP? I am not going to tolerate it anymore. filing a suit for your writings without my consent and pulling me into gossip. "

" I am sorry, if I am aggressive, but think of it. I have family respect and reputation, nobody have the right to play with it just because of the fame I have now. so media I am requesting you, do and spread good which is important to society, Thank you. Any queries? "

" Sir, Do you really in love or just saying to give a lesson to media? " These people will never change.

" Why are you thinking like I shouldn't have one? I am straight and I have a girlfriend. "

" Sir, can we get madam's details? "

Is he going to reveal me now? I am dead in Amma's Hand.

" Yeah, she is a Hindu "

Really, What kind of detail that is?

" Are you kidding with us? " the one dared to ask.

" Ayyo, How can I? you are powerful enough to make a life and destroy it, I just don't want to invade her privacy and her reputation, like you people do with no guilt "

Everyones face fell pale in the hall.

"Hey, relax guys, I'm disturbed with this newspaper stunt, but thought to come in front of you before the major damage and gossips, one day I'll surely invite you all to my nikah, and will give full details of my queen "

I feel like flying high in air,

" When was your wedding sir? "

" Probably after three or four years. after my girl accomplish her dreams " I can't be more happy than this.

"Nikah! But you said she is hindu, will she be okay with nikah? "

What kind of people these are, what makes difference with the style of wedding? I am super okay with nikah.

"We promised to be mutual respect and mutual consent, our wedding will be in two styles, first a tradational hindu wedding then followed by sacred nikah, and our parents were super okay with it. So enough of questions, thank you so much for coming this far. Come and have breakfast with me " he stopped it finally.

I ran back to home, to see a festive atmosphere filled, janu was jumping in happiness here and there.

"Gayu, maa. Come have this, you don't know how much happy I am" aunty stuffed laddu in my mouth.

"That is clearly visible, where is he? I want to meet him "

"He went out to see the further legal procedures "

" Gayu maa, Do you know what happened? " uncle squealed after spotting me.

" ha, haa, I have seen the press meet, but what kind of father you are? Your son says to the world he is in love, and you are squealing here instead confronting or slapping hard "

"Oops, I forgot this completely, let him come home, I'll show him my power today "uncle faked a stern.

"Use a leather belt " I suggests.

"Good Idea "uncle agreed.

"Again started your tom and jerry fights, don't listen to her bhai, he is innocent " amma came and gave me a bowl of laddu.

I locked in my room, and settled in my bed but felt relieved after so many months.

The one who asked me to hide it from our parents now announced a glimpse of it to the whole world.

******

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