Writer's pov

" From where did this beliefs came into your mind all of sudden?  . Going to temple and all " Anjali was getting ready to go temple in the morning and Jennifer was so surprised to hear that.

" I always believed in God it's just that I never visited temples when I was at US. This temple is special. Actually yesterday night I saw a dream.  I remembered something my dad said about this temple when I was at college or something. After my dad and mom's marriage they were eagerly waiting for a child but never got one infact she miscarried two times. In that misery my dad's mother , which is my late grandma asked her to visit this temple and she did like that. Just after few months they got good news and till carrying me for seven months she used to visit this temple everyday. Even after I born she brought me there before going back to home from hospital. So I also want to visit this temple . It's so famous here " Anjali said to Jennifer

" Do you believe in this ? " She asked with a chuckle.

" Not really!  but I want to  its about my babie's future. Baby already got a black mark that his father don't need him . I don't want anymore black marks on him " Anjali said with a sigh

" I am leaving " she went out and caught a taxi .

At temple she was tying thread on a tree and she was not sure that what she was doing is correct.

" It's not like that , turn towards right that's how you have to tie " Radhika , Rahul's mother who was watching Anjali for some time all confused with the thread. Anjali turned and looked at her. At first Anjali didn't get her face but suddenly she remembers.

" Oh good morning mam " Anjali showed her respect by bowing a little.
Radhika looked at her with a knitted eyebrows because she was surprised.

" What was that ? " Radhika asked with a chuckle.

" Mrs Singhania right ? Rahul Singhania's mother ? I work as his assistant " she introduced herself

" Oh I see . Now go ahead tie it " she Said. Anjali soon tied thread.

" I wish you give birth to a healthy baby " Radhika said while walking with her.

" How did you know....." Anjali looked at her all surprised

" Only women who are carrying tie knot there for their babies health and safe delivery " said Radhika.

" Then why are you here ? " Anjali asked with a wicked smile

" What else for my son " Radhika replied.

" You married in such an young age ? " Asked Radhika. For that Anjali didn't give any reply. She just put a sarcastic smile.

" I am not married ..... But I am pregnant " said Anjali. Radhika should have sensed that strange but she didn't say anything. They talked alot and spend some time together. Meanwhile Geetha Arora her mother came back from temple and saw  Radhika talking with Anjali. When Anjali saw Geetha staring at them her smile get faded.

" Okay mam it was so nice to talking with you. We will meet sometimes " giving a warm smile to Radhika and death glare at Geetha she left from there.

" Such an arrogant girl " said Geetha.

" Who? Anjali ? No way she is so sweet. Even after talking for some time I felt like I know her from years. By the way she is pregnant and she is not married " Radhika said with all wonder.

" How did you know that ? " Geetha enquired quickly and Radhika explained everything happened.

" Whoever it is how can a guy cheat on a sweet girl like her . " After letting a huge sigh they both went back.

" Soon Anjali and her family will be visiting our home to discuss about kids matter . I want you to present there Geetha that's the right thing " Radhika talked with Geetha while going back to home.

" It won't be good. Rajeev and Anjali they won't like it. Anjali doesn't even know me " Geetha said with a dissapoint

" Rajeev won't be there. It's just her step mother and her step bother that's it. You are her real mother so I need your presence. Anjali have to know about you and I want her to acknowledge you. It's not even your fault that you left your daughter with Rajeev. " Radhika was so adamant and other than agreeing to her Geetha doesn't have any choice.

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" He never forget work related matters then how come this happens now Karan " Karan was at Rahul's house inorder to take some files which Rahul forgot at home.

" Now a days he is really busy and sometimes it happens maa " while collecting the files said Karan.

" I hope after his marriage he will get some relief from all these busy schedules. Atleast he will have someone beside him for sharing his worries " said Radhika while striding down the steps along with Karan.

" How is he behaving with his assistant ? Does he considers her condition or as same as usual ? " Radhika asked to Karan before leaving

" His assistant means Anjali , what about her ? " Karan stood there confused.

" She is carrying and in her first trimester . She has to take care about her baby. After all it's Rahul......" Before Radhika could complete her sentence Karan reacted.

" How did you know about that ? I mean who said it's Rahul's kid ? " Karan asked. Radhika looked at him with her wide opened eyes.

" Karan..... I didn't say it's Rahul's child but tell me Karan what's happening ? Is Rahul hiding something from me ? I am watching him for some days he is behaving so weirdly " Radhika stopped Karan from going out and questioned him.

" Maa ... No.... actually . It's nothing somehow came out from my mouth just like that . Don't mind . I am leaving " Karan turned and walked

" Karan stop there. If you don't say the truth then forget about me as your mother. We won't have any relation if you go out without telling me everything " Radhika stood there crossing her hands. Karan doesn't have any other options so he told her everything.

" Finally the mouse got trapped right ? But the trap was not strong enough and he again got out. I wanted that girl to come here and demand for her rights instead she shut her mouth for Rahul . What should I do Karan ? To get happy because I am going to be a dhaadhi or to be sad because my own son cheated on a girl after making her pregnant ? " Radhika looked at Karan pathetically.

" Maa... Rahul.. " Karan also don't know what to say

" What about Anjali whom he going to marry ? How will I face Geetha ? " Tears were flowing from her eyes.

" Don't worry maa, Anjali won't ruin his life . Rahul sorted out everything with Anjali and rest is assured " said Karan

" Still that baby is his blood.  He or she whatever it is , that belongs to this house , that infant is my grandchild. Do you know how much I wished for this day ? God heard me but still didn't give my happiness into my hands.  Let it be like that . As a mother I can't ruin my own child's future. Anjali is also like my daughter so let this marriage happen. About that assistant I will take care of it " said Radhika

" Karan don't let Rahul know about this matter that you told me . Keep it from him " Radhika ordered and Karan agreed.

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Two days later when Anjali was coming back to her house two men stopped her at the middle of road. She was startled for a second but she tried to avoid them and walked forward but they again stopped her.

" What the hell are you doing ? " She shouted

" Sorry to disturb you but you need to come with us to Singhania mansion. Mrs Radhika Singhania want's to meet you " said one of the men

" I don't want to meet anyone . Move " she shouted and again walked. But they held her hands and forcefully put her into car and drive off. Anajli shouted, screamed and try to open the door but everything failed.

After some time car stopped infront of Singhania's house. Those two men make her enter into the house and closed the main door. Anjali saw Radhika coming towards her.

" Are you mad or something ? I don't want to meet anyone what the hell they did to me ? " She shouted at Radhika.

" What to do they only know to behave like that. I just asked them to bring you here but looking at you I think you got afraid of them. It's okay don't worry I just wanted to see you dear " Radhika hold her hands and said with a sweet smile but Anjali's mind wasn't at ease. Whoever she met which are related to Singhania's nothing ended up well.

" Come , come with me .. sit here " she called her towards the dining area and asked her to sit there. She called her maids from kitchen to bring something. Within minutes the whole dining table filled with varieties of food items. Anjali was watching everything with a confused face.

" Have it " said Radhika with a smile

" What are you doing mam ? " Anjali asked to her.

" When you are pregnant you have to eat lots of food . Good and nutritious food. I don't know about your likes so I made everything according to Rahul's taste. Since the baby is his blood I am sure you will like this taste " Anjali was jittering after hearing what Radhika said. Cold blood began to flow inside her.

" What you mean by Rahul's blood ? I think you mistaken about...." Anjali began to stammer with words

" Anjali I know everything. You don't have to hide . I am sorry for what Rahul did to you. Other than saying sorry I don't know what to say infront of you " said Radhika while looking down.

" It could be my mistake ... No it was my mistake that I didn't brought up him very well. I always put an blind eye for his mistakes because he suffered alot in his life . I thought that if he is happy and calm by doing what he likes then why should I stop him ? I was wrong I should have taught him to respect girls and treat them well. Even now also without taking responsibility of this child he is going to marry someone else. Here also I became a selfish mother."  Radhika stopped for a second and then continued

" Anjali is his childhood friend , may be the only girl he loved sincerely in his life.  This is the first time he is showing some interest to marry someone and I can't say a no. I hope you will understand that . Now you will be thinking that why I am saying this to you ? Anjali my child...... Don't hate him , please don't curse him for what he did to you. I know if your tears fell on him there won't a single day he lives well . As a mother other than begging to you I don't know what to say . Help me " Radhika knelt down and begged to her with all tears.

" Aunty no , please don't do this . Please get up from there. " Anajli make her sit back on chair and looked at her.

" I don't want anything from him. It's a fact that I loved him once may be still ..... I can't snatch love from anyone he doesn't want me then it's okay I don't mind. I wish him all happiness and about this child don't worry it won't become a headache for him. I promise " Anjali promised to Radhika by holding her hands.

" Still this is my grandchild . I don't even know whether I will be able to see his face or not. But I trust you as his/ her mother .you can ask any help from me. I will do anything for you " said Radhika

" Feed me " said Anjali with  teary eyes

" What ? " Radhika looked at her all puzzled

" Actually I don't remember anything about my mother . It's all became a dream for me . May  be I am going to be a mother I really miss her now. For recent days I have only one wish that to see my mother and want to be her pet. I know it's impossible for me but aunty if you can then grant me that wish "  Radhika was smiling at the same time tears filled her eyes. She began to feed Anjali all the things that she made one by one.

"Aunty you cook really well . I think I got my taste buds back " said Anjali while eating .

" Really !here Rahul and Rithika both eat food from outside frequently . Then for whom I will make food. Even though maids are here I like to cook myself. It becomes a habit " said Radhika while feeding Anjali

" Just like Aleen's mother in law , I mean Rajveer sir's mother " Anjali said with a chuckle. Radhika looked at her with puzzled face.

" Actually Aleena and me are best friends so we talk about such things. There is one more Jennifer we used to stay together " Anjali becomes a talkative with Radhika and Radhika was also so comfortable with Anjali.

" What to do our mother in law  was very strict with us. Gayatri and me always competes in many things. When she had Rajveer I had Rahul , when she had Rohit I had Rithika , there I scored because Gayatri always wanted a daughter but I got a daughter. Then she double scored after Rajveer's marriage and she got two grandchildrens. Do you know how much I was jealous when she brag about her grandchildrens when we meet at parties. I always wanted Rahul to get marry as soon and give me a granddaughter or grandson . Wish comes true but don't have the luck to adore them as I like " Radhika was so happy when she began to say about past but becomes sad after thinking about anajli.

" Don't worry you can come and visit him as you like. I don't have any problems " said Anjali with a smile.

After all lovely dovey conversations Anjali went back to home in their car itself. Radhika even packed her many eatables and promised her that she will visit her frequently for which Anjali also agreed.