Chapter 5 : Speaker spoils the quest
Nidhi had zero expectations from him now , it's their 4th year anniversary and he had no clue she could tell . If only she had known he'd turn into some science saint later on , the teen she would have never spared a second glance at the physics professor come prodigy , Mr.Krithik . What did she even like in him at first ? Not an easy question. A smart young man , of course handsome looking , innocent nature . Well he did give step marks for the problem type questions , if not no way she'd have passed with the actual answer being 3.478 N and her's written as 12678.2 N.
Tutor student turned husband and wife . He is a loving person , a very loving person . That seemed like a big problem in Nidhi's life , what does this very loving person love ? Obviously her , that is of no doubt but he possesses the same equal portion of love for science too. Sometimes he's sweet , he'd spend ample time with her but suddenly out of nowhere he'd go AWOL . Must've cracked something for his project, Nidhi would tell herself while making his favourite dinner . She could never stop loving the man though .
He is one of a kind .
They share an age gap of 7 , he didn't give in at first when this little girl came up and proposed . But later on he realised , she only could be his better half if there is marriage written on his fate . She's everything he is not , which gradually pulled him to her . At first he started ignoring her , thinking that would be the best decision to make considering her future. Nidhi respected his stand , completed her degree with good scores , except for physics. Prepared for government exams and did get into a nice decent job too .
Krithik adored the clarity this girl had at that young age. She proposed to him , he rejected , she didn't overreact or anything rather carried on with her plan. Being the elder one at home , she knew what her responsibilities were . So after getting the job she immediately applied for a loan and helped her siblings with their life needs . All this didn't stop her though , she came back to him after a few years and once again spoke those three magical words . This time he was spellbound by the way his very own heart reacted , he definitely wanted to treasure this girl .
Recently, well to be honest he's been very busy for the last 6 years . He would've still been on the dating stage if she hadn't put pressure for marriage. His lifetime goal , his purpose , he'd emphasize every time this topic comes up . Nidhi who loved the entire him , embraced his dream as her's. But not today , she was very angry with him for not even wishing her this morning. She awaited his honour's arrival to teach him a nice lesson , and rushed to the door at once on hearing the calling bell .
Nidhi- you Mr.Professor
Krithik - Nidhi !!!
Before she could complete , she felt herself flying in air when he grabbed and twirled her off the feet . He seemed so happy , excited , cheerful and what not. Nidhi was surprised , she has seen him this happy only once and that day was different, it couldn't be the reason today , no not without her knowledge. She almost fainted when he continued until his attention fell on the telephone . He quickly dialled the number eagerly awaiting for the line to be connected. Nidhi enquired through her eyes for which he suddenly pecked her lips and grinned , she was stunned for a second. What has gotten into this strict professor today !
K- We did it mam !! We did it ! I verified the preliminary journey , yeah the rear zone. Even I can't believe this , whoa ! We can go on with the ...
Nidhi knew then and there what he was talking about and she couldn't believe he actually did it. She looked at him with utmost surprise and joy , when he once again jumped to give her a kiss while being online still . She couldn't control after that and just leapt ahead to hug him tight .
K - careful Nidhi , oops sorry mam, yeah yes she's here too. You're coming ? ...oh ok mam . Sure , thank you so much mam . This was my dream but it wouldn't have been possible without you .
As soon as he hung up his wife crushed him in her arms and showered numerous kisses on his face . He smiled heartily.
N - congratulations !
K - thanks Nidhi, Mam is also very happy .
N- she missed the moment ?!! wasn't she at the lab with you ?
K - no I think there's some problem at her home , she was worried about her son's life . But she's coming here now .
N - oh ok . You know I still can't bel
K- yeah me too !! ...you know what ? Before she gets here I can give you the best anniversary gift today !
He exclaimed and she looked surprised.
N - you still remember that ?
K - come on , ofcourse I do . And now I'm gonna remove the deepest fear out of your life .
Her reactions slowly changed on realising what he was gonna do and how . Her eyes glistened up immediately.
N - really ?
K - hmm , ethically it's wrong , cause I shouldn't change anything but it's ok as I'm not literally changing anything.
N - ok.
She whispered with happy tears and he smiled back adorning the locket around her neck . Nidhi traced her fingers on it while he clicked the mic on and insisted her to speak.
N - how is she doing now ? Did she wish you both today , with a song maybe ?
K- song , Seriously?
He giggled while she gave a stern reaction.
N- I need to make sure she's ok .
He nodded obediently and went ahead setting the time . Nidhi looked desperate , she fell quiet then on noticing his change in reactions suddenly . He looked worried , it scared her.
N- what is it ?
H- the date wouldn't move past today .
N- why so ?
He didn't answer her and tried again ,with the locket around his neck this time. His terrified face didn't give her a good feeling.
N- talk to me Krithik ! What happened?
H- it's not ...not working for me as well .
N- maybe it's a bug or something.
K- no that's impossible, this could only mean one thing . The host's life time is the maximum limit .
N - nonsense ! This is surely a bug .
She shouted in horror realising what he meant . They heard some noise from outside by then .
K - Mam is here , I should talk to her about this .
He ran to the door in a hurry while Nidhi cried helplessly looking at the portrait of God fixed by the side .
N - please , this should be nothing . Help us .
She prayed for a few seconds until the sudden banging noise shook her . They banged it continuously , she saw krithik blocking the door with big hard things .
N- what happened , who are they ?
K - I think I know who's coming for us , for this watch .
He muttered while pushing the big couch against the door with his full strength . Nidhi was shocked .
N- you mean your mam ?
He nodded .
K - I heard her just now.
And they started breaking the door already.
N- oh my god !
She was going to run to their room but he quickly blocked her way .
N- I'm getting our baby , let's go.
K- we can't make it if we leave now.
N - so!
He quickly gave the locket to her and started recording .
K- a host can only perform two journeys in one day , I already did one to the rear zone during the test and forward is not gonna work cause I ...you you carry this back , back before I knew it worked , this morning . Buy us some time , let us know the truth about Mam . She is coming to kill us for the locket . Check if it spins past today , destroy it , leave the city . Go somewhere , keep our lucky safe .
He emphasized the last sentence hard and clicked the knob . Bright white light covered their eyes in no time.
N- boo boo boo ! Ok ok enough now sweety boo , go to sleep. We'll play afterwards , safe some energy for your dad too . We have to give him nice slaps today for forgetting the anniversary.
Nidhi made her lie on the bed and covered the four sides with pillows . She then started collecting the clothes for laundry and that's when she felt it , like she was carrying something heavier than ordinary on her neck .
Her legs gave up when she heard it all .
Krithik picked up during the last ring of the 8th turn .
K- can't you understand if I'm not picking up , it should be something urgent ! I have searched the entire lab , but I couldn't find the wat
'a host can only perform two journeys in one day , I already did one to the rear zone during the test and forward is not gonna work cause I ...you you carry this back , back before I knew it worked , this morning . Buy us some time , let us know the truth about Mam . She is coming to kill us for the locket . Check if it spins past today , destroy it , leave the city . Go somewhere , keep our child safe .'
Chills ran down his spine as he heard that .
K- Nidhi, the watch ....worked ?
N- yeah I thi think so , I have it here with me .
K- set the time past today and check .
N- ok , ok
K - Nidhi
N - wait !
K- talk to me Nidhi .
N- I'm trying to fix it but it won't move to the next date .
K - get lucky and move now !Come to me .
N- but
K- now !!
He was already waiting for her when she reached the lab , he started the engine as soon as she settled in with the baby . She quickly checked if the next date setting worked for him , but it didn't. Both were scared to death but didn't know what to do. What could possibly be the reason now , they didn't even inform about the device working to anyone .
K- let's get out of here first.
He stomped the accelerator. Nidhi looked at him hesitantly before putting the locket around the baby's neck .
K - Nidhi what are you doing ?
N- lucky's safe , safe , safe safe...
She kept uttering this while her fingers rotated the knob , and kept rotating.
N- safe , safe
Just then they came across a huge speed breaker, he almost lost the wheels to it and the vehicle suffered a big toss up in that moment.
K- sorry , are you ok ?
N- Krithik .
She froze .
K- Nidhi ?
N - the , watch , is gone. I think I pressed it by mi
K - what ! Oh my god Nidhi we were supposed to destroy it , what was the date ?
N- today's date .
She answered , still in shock .
K - but you said she's safe .
N- today's date , not this year . Will she be fine ? I'm scared , krithik I'm scared.
K - default lapse is 5 minutes , it will come back .
N - we should destroy it , I don't want my baby to be left alone in this world .
K- we don't know the reason yet , it could be anything .
N- my lucky , mama's here , with you . With you ... krithik watch out !!!
He turned the wheels quickly when someone stood ahead on the way out of nowhere. The car hit the building in full force .
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