Chapter 3: The One With The Fight

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I don't know if I should just yell at him or be happy that he finally came back. But I wanted to know the boy he thought that he could get away with his life. After all this time how he couldn't trust me.

"Randhir" I brokenly whispered, breathing into his scent but he stood there motionless. I could not understand the reason why he lied to me. It stung that he was not even returning my hug.

"Where were you?" I asked parting myself away. Randhir blinked his eyes, adjusting to the harsh lighting before staring back at me. 

"Does it matter?" He huffed, pushing his hair away from the forehead.

At that harsh tone, my heart clenched. I could feel anger in my veins at his dismissive tone. I was actually worried about him and his whereabouts but he seemed so cool and casual about it. What if Riona had seen him? Arguing with another woman in the middle of the street.

I couldn't control my anger and bitterly looked at him, "Oh am I not supposed to care about you? I thought that's what couples do"

His shoulders sagged at my tone, he shook his head as if trying to come up with a better explanation. But I was so angry at him that I couldn't think straight. It had been only a few days since we patched up things but he was already lying. How could he think that it was a better start for a relationship?

"Don't start with me now. I have had a long day" He sighed, rubbing his palms over his face.

I glared that him, my attention diverting towards the fabric of his shirt. It was crumpled at the end and my worst fear was taking over me. Was having an affair with that women? Is that why he lied to me?

"Oh, I can tell" A snort left my lips as I crossed my arms against my chest. He narrowed his eyes my tone, his stare digging into me. But I couldn't care less.

"What are you trying to imply?"

"Why did you lie to me?" I asked avoiding his question.

He huffed, "What are you talking about?"

I almost wanted to roll my eyes at the way he was trying to avoid answering me. What was going to happen if he played dumb? Nothing. Besides, it was high time that we talk about things thoroughly instead of hiding.

"You very well know what I am talking about Randhir. You were supposed to be in New York"

He bitterly laughed, "Is that what this is about? You want to get rid of me?"

My insides heated up at his tone. How dare he try to turn it on me? It was his fault and he was blaming me?

"Have you lost your mind? You are not making any sense right now. I am asking you this because I saw you with that woman" I spat, goosebumps pricking my skin at the thought of seeing them again, together.

"What woman?" He played dumb.

"Playing dumb? Classy"

"Sanyukta what are you talking about? In this business, I have to meet many women. What are you trying to say?"

I took a deep breath trying to think whether it was a good idea to reveal or not. I need to know the reason I was so worried and pissed at him. I genuinely felt as if he was in New York but seeing that scene shattered everything inside me. He was supposed, to be honest with me.

"Are you having an affair?" I asked in a small voice, barely a whisper. I was scared to find out the answer to that question. It would feel like losing him all over again and I was not ready for that heartbreak. I don't think I ever will be.

Randhir made a sound, "What the fuck?!"

I was silent. Not even trying to defend my side or why I came to that conclusion.

"Is that how low you think of me? For fuck sake, I told you that I love you. Isn't that enough?" He angrily yelled, slamming his palm against the wall behind him.

Flinching at his sudden action, I stared back at him, "No"

"What?"

"It's not enough. I want you to try in this relationship Randhir. You said you were scared. I am scared too. If you are not going, to be honest, and trust me..."

I trailed my sentence unable to complete it. I had no energy inside me to complete that sentence. But it was the truth.

He looked at me with a pained expression on his face, "Complete it"

I avoided looking at him, instead of staring at my feet. I could already feel the heat of his stare.

"Complete the sentence Sanyukta."

I lifted my head, "If you are not going, to be honest with me and trust me then what is the point of being in a relationship?"

"Trust works in both ways. Yeah?" He mockingly asked

I nodded my head in response, not wanting to give him the satisfaction of hearing my tearful voice. Even though we were separated for a few years I knew him. I knew how his mind works and how much he loved to belittle others to win an argument. Because I do that too.

"Then how can you stand there and accuse me of cheating on you? Don't you trust me?" He bellowed, throwing his hands in the air.

Tears formed in the corner of my eyes at his tone. I had never seen him get so angry. Well, I did see that a few years ago but it was completely different.

"I do. I do trust you..." I whispered walking closer towards him but before I could touch his shoulder he backed away. It made my gut twist at the rejection so I painfully swallowed and moved back.

Randhir humourlessly smiled, a sad look in his eyes, "Then you have a funny way of showing it"

"Randhir please..."

He shook his head, "I'm just... I need a break"

With that, he turned around on his heel and walked out of the office but my voice stopped him. I did not want him to leave before I could get my point across.

"If you walk out of this or you will regret it"

He looked over his shoulder, and shook his head, "I regret a lot of things"

And then he was gone, leaving me all alone in the huge cabin. Did he just break up with me?
***

The entire day was absolutely tiring as I could not concentrate on anything. I wanted to call him. I truly did because it was such a stupid fight. We both were heated and tired about different things and took it out on each other. Maybe he will give me a chance to explain.

But my pride held me back and I did not dial his number. It was his fault too. Basically what the way even after I asked him to stop. Even after I told him that he will regret it. So there was no point of holding him back if he was not interested in staying back.

It was nearly evening when I decided to go back home. I was aware of the fact that I have to face our daughter and lie to her. With a resigned sigh, I got out of the chair and smiled at the guard on the way home.

"Mummy!" Riona rushed towards me with an excited grin on her face. As soon as I entered inside I noticed uncle sitting on his chair and holding what appeared to be a script. I gave him a smile before turning my attention towards Riona

"Hey, love. Did you have your dinner?"

I immediately turn my head towards the huge clock. It was seven in the evening.

"No mummy I was waiting for you"

A smile let my lips at her tone and I leaned forward to give her a warm hug. Some days she was the only thing that got me through the day. And it was one of those days.

"That's so sweet baby. Thank you"

As if uncle sensed my tone, he kept his scraped away and looked at me with the concerned face.

"Is everything alright cara?"

I tiredly smiled at him, "Everything is alright. I am just a bit stressed that's all."

He looked like he was not buying get but let it go which I was thankful for. I had no intention of having a breakdown in the middle of the living room.

"I'll wash up and then we can have dinner, hmm?" I said staring at my daughter. She hummed and slid away from me.

After getting cleaned up and actively avoiding to look at my phone I rushed back downstairs. Even though I was not hungry I had to eat something or I would have to answer a number of questions.

"So what did Martha make today?" I grinned, rubbing my hands together.

Riona perked as I entered the dining room, "I asked her to make sandwiches mummy. Grilled cheese"

"Sounds yummy"

"They are they are" Riona excitedly said, hopping on the chair.

"Is dad going to join us?" She asked making me gasp.

How did she know that Randhir was back?
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