Peehu ran to him where priya stood there still trying to see his face as he had his shades on but her attention got shifted to phone which started ringing inside her bag.
Hey rock star.. peehu scooped by his dad n his gaze shifted to priya who was speaking in phone.
Papa u r late. U know today is my frst day n i know no one here still u made me wait.. am angry on you... Peehu was Blabbering in her cute manner but ram's full attention was on priya now who has her back faced to him.
Peehu who didn't get any reply followed his gaze n looks back to him
Papa am talking to u. She shakes him by his shoulder.
Huh! Haa.. am sorry rockstar... He apologized still his eyes on priya.
Okay. U r forgiven. Now come i will introduce my new friend. She nudged him to move pointing her tiny finger towards priya.
Ram who wanted the same took long strides n stood behind priya who was still on her phone.
Before peehu could say something ram called her.
Priya.. he called her softly to which she almost shivered hearing his voice after long 5 years.
Priya.. he again called her after a pause since she stood motionless.
She didn't have to see his face to recognise who's voice it was. She closed her eyes shut to suppress her emotions. She doesn't want to break down infront of him. Her eyes filled with tears she wiped them before they spills out.
Taking deep breath she turns to him masking a smile.
Raa.. mr Kapoor. Aap.. she tried to sound normal n it did work.
Mr Kapoor?? He raised his brows looking confused at her to which she downcasted her gaze.
U can call me ram. Hearing him she looks up n before she could react he bombarded her with his questions.
Priya..!! Where were u all these days!? Do u have any idea how much we have searched for you n how scared we were!? mom n dad they were so worried coz of your uninformed absence and riya she was so vulnerable. Atleast u could have informed us right. Wr were you Priya? N what r u dng here in Pune?? He was very impatient to know the reason behind her leaving Mumbai.
Am working here in this institution since 4 years. Saying she stopped trying to find words looking hear n there.
And?? I asked you something which is more important than this n u didn't give any answer for that. He sounded serious.
Ram.. please.. let's not talk about it. I will tell you everything but not now. How is mom n dad dng?? Are they staying with you n Riya in Pune?? N Riya? she must be angry on me naa?? But it is okay I know how to pecify her. She smiled faintly. I can't wait to see her. I missed her most. Priya became emotional remembering riya. A lone tear escaped from her eyes which she wiped it quickly however ram noticed it.
N sudden realisation made priya look towards peehu who was all silent n looking at them confused with her doe eyes.
Peehu?? She asked as she felt lack of words.
Our daughter. Ram answered trying to scense what exactly Priya is going through.
Hearing him she looks at peehu longingly. Taking her into her arms she kissed peehu on her forehead n let her lips lingered there for a moment. tears spilled out as she closed her eyes.
showering peehu's face with numerous kisses she hugged her tight.
Priya.. r u okay?? Ram asked in concern seeing her in tears.
Yeah.. am sorry.. i just became little emotional. I missed you guys very badly. She composed herself somehow n smiled at peehu who smiles back cutely.
Okay then let's go home. He took peehu back from Priya n motioned her towards his car.
No ram... Not today.. anyhow tomorrow is Saturday. i have off n peehu also. I want to surprise riya. U please don't tell her anything. Hmm? Just give me ur card i will be there around 10. Eagerness was evident in her voice.
But Priya.. she didn't let him complete.
ram please. Don't spoil my plan and peehu u too don't tell mumma that u met Priya aunty here. We will give surprise to mumma okay?? Saying she kissed on her cheeks where peehu just looks at ram strangely.
Okay as ur wish. I don't have my card. We just got shifted to Pune 15 days ago. i will share the location give me ur number.
Priya nodded n Both exchanged their number.
Okay.... I will take my leave. Bye princess. Bidding bye she kisssed her on cheeks.
Bye aunty.. peehu waved her palm smilingly.
bye Priya... Take care.. we will be waiting for you. Ram said which made priya look into his eyes but she averted her gaze suddenly nodding her head.
Both made their way towards their car. Priya soo wanted to look back however controlling her emotions she ran to her car n left from there.
Once they reached their car ram looks back n saw Priya's car zoomed out of clge premises.
He made peehu sit in front seat n put the seatbelt. Taking his seat he too geared up the car.
As soon as she reached home priya threw herself on bed n breaks down completely. Tears strated flowing uncontrollably from her beautiful eyes. Still In between her sobs she was able to put a smile on her face thinking of riya.
Priya never had thought that she would meet everyone again in her life. She was on cloud nine as she got chance to see peehu n also the thought of meeting riya n her parents was enough to make her smile.
But still what bothering her was her feelings towards ram. Yess!! has she been over him?? Hell no!! he is still in her heart. She feels ashamed herself to confess it but couldn't help. She knows well that He doesn't belongs to her anymore. She herself let him go. Having feelings towards a married man that too to her best friend's husband seems like a sin for her. But what to do inspite of trying very hard her stupid heart still craves for him. only him.
No..!! she shouted n sat up on bed crying vulnerabley. I am not supposed to think of ram. I have no rights to do so. Am sorry riya am really sorry for still having feelings towards him. But i will promise you.. trust me riya... He will be always urs. He belongs to you.. only you... All i want is ur happiness. Missed you so much... Sobbing badly she leaned back on headrest n closed her eyes.
Flashback starts from next chapter.
With lots n lots of love and hugs
Ur prathika
