Chapter 24
Rayaan saw his wife work in kitchen moving around swiftly. Since the time they learned about Srida and Sevya, he did not know how to react. He's the reason they suffered so much, he insisted that they stay calm and not inform their wives about the dealings. But his mind ran miles thinking what if this was destined to happen even if they took extreme measures? Mental trauma scares people for life, he feels guilty for causing so much trouble for ladies of their house.
" Shall I help you?." He asked Radha who was busy making aloo parathas for everyone.
" No. Check on Keyur. Adwait went out for a meeting with some start up company. See that Srida is awake, having her milkshake. She tends to vomit early in the morning. If she did, prepare it again ok?." He instructed him. He huffed obeying her orders. Since the time he cried infront of her, Radha took things in her hand. She swiftly decided that they should leave their house, shift somewhere away.
Porbandar according to Rayaan is a dull city. He was never interested in history nor cared to know much. He respects our ancestors struggle but his heart is still young. Although being elder one forced him to look tough, he loves to enjoy night life, street food, go out visit tourist places which he couldn't do much. Adwait covered up whatever he missed during teenage for which he is highly grateful.
" Sevya?." He halted in his steps looking away. His guilt clearly made him silent around her. Sevya closed their door asking Rayaan to follow her to open terrace.
" Bhai. I want to apologize." She started for which Rayaan had no voice.
" But Sevya you haven't done anything. I am sorry, I asked my brothers to be quiet as I felt it's extremely dangerous to lead a life in terror not knowing when you husband is going to office or dealing with shit or when his life is in danger." Rayaan Said looking away. Early morning rays made the sealine look like light yellowish blue abstract painting. Sevya and Rayaan stood calmly lost in their thoughts.
"You did whatever you can to protect us. Sometimes we tend to forget how strong the other person is. I am not blaming you for this condition. I am saying I forgot how strong you are bhai. You endured so much for the sake of your brothers. Radha bhabi is so lucky. " She commented smiling at him. Rayaan mirrored her smile thinking about his wife, her silly antics which make his day.
" I am lucky to have her. She is the one who gives me support to endure so much. Radha, my love suggested that we start afresh. Move away , expand our bussiness as got brains. If you don't like this house then you should definitely blame Keyur but for the rest, I would like to take the honors." Rayaan spoke patting her head.
" She is indeed strong for all of us." Sevya said smiling at him. Rayaan nodded his head before moving towards his youngest sister in law who sat on bed glaring at milkshake in hand. Sevya joined him and chuckled looking at Srida.
" Bhai. This is yuck. Yuckiest one can have. Can you believe it? I used to pay so much to drink this. Me and my baby hate this yuck." Srida said keeping it away. Rayaan laughed at her.
" Srida, I promise if you drink this. You favorite breakfast is waiting for you." He cooed patting her shoulder. Sevya helped her as she drank with lot of tantrums. Rayaan came back to see Radha drenched in sweat struggling with heat around her. Pushing her away he made his wife sit on stool, as he continued making parathas. Keyur joined him after a while . Both men finished what Radha started serving hot breakfast on the table.
" I am sorry." Rayaan said looking at Radha washing her face. She smiled circling her hands around his neck. Pecking his lips Radha hugged him.
" There were so many help to assist you with daily work. I am not able to provide you with all that. Moreover, you are never used to working so much! I am sorry marriage with me had made you suffer so much. " Rayaan said hugging her back.
" So? This is just 4bhk apartment. I love how your brothers help us understanding our needs. I have no complaint. You wash utensils, Keyur dusts whole house, Adwait likes to mop and clean balconies. Sevya does gardening a bit. I cook but then you guys take up. What am I doing exactly?." She asked winking at him. Rayaan laughed at her playfulness.
" Han! I am loving my husband soooo much that he doesn't let me have breakfast." Radha complained pouting her lips. Rayaan chuckled pulling his wife to dining table.
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"Yes sir, thank you. " Adwait spoke as he smiled at people infront of him. New found energy surged through him. He couldn't believe, he got this deal. A dream for his sore eyes.
"Hello humans of humans!" He shouted as soon as he entered their house. Sevya smiled at him looking up from her laptop.
" So...I am half owner of start up company called SoleUp." He announced jumping on sofa where Keyur lay his head on Sevya's lap.
" Congratulations Adwait! Proud of you my brother!." Keyur exclaimed hugging him.
" What can you say? My MBA and experience and of course recommendations annndddddd my baby Srida's prayers are answered." He cooed his wife who had angry pout.
" Where's Rayaan bhai?." He questioned looking around.
" Both bhabi and bhai went out. Bhabi got into a firm, bhai is trying to acquire it. It's also a start up type I guess." Srida spoke. Adwait whistled winking at Keyur. Both brothers chuckled knowing how possessive Rayaan is towards his Radha. He never wanted her to work for anyone else or under anyone. A rule which he followed all these years as he feels her talent, intelligence, way of working will attract unwanted male attention.
" Looks like I am the only unemployed person in this house. " Srida suddenly spoke walking away stomping her foot.
" Srida! Me too!." Keyur shouted behind her. Adwait ran behind his wife who seems to be angry.
He assured her that it's ok to be unemployed as she is going to undergo major changes in her life. His respect for her increased after she offered to pay for the down-payment of the house they are living in. Half of her savings were used up to shift here.
" Srida. Baby, without you we wouldn't be here." Adwait spoke sitting beside her. Srida looked at him with anger.
" I am sorry for leaving you alone this morning. We need to build our lives Srida. A world where we are not dependent on ancestral property or bussiness. In a world like this, where no one values if we don't have money power, it's getting difficult for us." Adwait calmly said.
"A difficult start not impossible one." Srida spoke holding his hand. Adwait smiled at her.
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Keyur typed on his phone as Sevya got busy attending meetings. She took up freelance work, currently working with some Singapore company.
" I feel joblessness at peaks." He murmured walking out onto balcony, a place so far from his home makes him feel safe. Everyone knew he needed mental break from everything around him. Sevya took up job to avoid him as well as to look after Srida since they came here with minimum account balance. A rule Radha forced them to follow. Although millions worth of property has been named, all six couldn't depend on it without feeling guilty and disgusted for gaining half of it through illegal ways.
"Hello?." He answered his phone in low tone. Listening to the caller on other side, he disconnected the call without any reply.
"Keyur?." Sevya called him as she hugged him from back. Keyur smiled at her changed behavior. She is more free, happy, stress free.
" Who called you.?." She asked him. He knew he couldn't lie to her now. Three brothers decided not to be secretive around their wives.
"You remember the unfinished business I had back home?." He reminded her which caused shiver ran through her body.
" What about it?." She questioned him.
"We got a move towards what we wanted all these months. " Keyur replied. Sevya stood beside him holding his hands.
" Bhai and bhabi are fine with this. What do you say?." He asked her. Sevya rested her head on his shoulder. She just hummed indicating it's okay with her too.
Keyur looked at his wife. He wanted to hug her, hold her body close to him. Listen to his wife's heartbeat until he can fall asleep peacefully.
" Stop feeling guilty. We are adults, let's behave like one. You need to be strong you know. I cry, shout, hit you but you don't even show single emotion. That's frustrating. Say something?." Sevya asked him. He just smiled kissing her forehead. That's the beauty of their relationship, no matter how opposite their personalities are they both think same way for eachother. A bond so beautiful, hidden within their hearts formed as base to their relationship.
" I love you Sevya. My emotions and feelings are connected with you. Whatever you feel, I feel it too." Keyur said feeling cool breeze on his face.
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