HIDDEN HEARTS

chapter 2 His decision

The next morning, the shekhawat ladies observe the couple's tension.
Rudra departed the house without having breakfast.
Adhya did not show up for breakfast.

Garima was tense because it was her nature, while Gauri was just busy knitting a sweater for Rudra to give him on his birthday.

Gauri has been giving Rudra hand-knitted sweaters for years.

Garima could not take any more of her anxiety and asked Gauri

"Jiji, don't you think we should ask them about the situation?  I mean, both of them skipped breakfast today.

"Relax, Garima. Couples fight from time to time, and they will work it out. To be honest, I do not like interfering with couples."

Gauri replied without hesitation.

Garima sighed, knowing how her sister-in-law is, but her heart was racing as she wanted to figure out what was causing the couple's conflict.

So she decided to approach Adhya.
She soon had her chance, as Adhya arrived in the dining room with Dev in her arms to order fruit chaat for her foodie son.

Garima noticed her swollen red eyes and realized that she must have continued crying.
Her heart ached to see her in that condition, so she reached out to her.

“Are you okay, beta Adhya? “

"Yes, ma'am. Just a little headache."

Garima did not wait long, he passed Dev to the nanny and ordered her to feed the child.
Then she held Adhya and led her into Gauri's room. Adhya knew what Ma was trying to do, and tears brimmed in her eyes.

Garima entered the room, and Gauri noticed them while knitting the sweater.
She exhaled as she realized why Garima was here with Adhya.

“Didi, she did not even eat breakfast, and look how miserable she looks. And now she is not saying anything. “

Gauri sighed and told Garima.

"It is fine...it is their personal matter." I mean, couples have arguments and fights, which I believe are necessary at times.
It brings the couple closer together.
And if the reason for the fight is Rudra's past life, remember that the past is unchangeable and will remain so, but you are also his present and future.And I can assure you that my son will never cheat on his wife, either now or in the future."

  Adhya gaped at his mother-in-law, and she was not surprised by her words because Gauri Shekhawat is a very sharp and  strong-headed woman.
And how accurately she guessed the reason and asserted the words necessary to relieve Adhya's anxiety.

But Adhya responded, "I know he will never cheat on me, but what hurt me the most were his words."

“What words ? “ Garima inquired

Adhya told the story of Rudra's belief that if they had a daughter, she would have a special bond with her father and would always support him.

Garima was unsure how to respond, but Gauri chuckled and offered her advice.

“Unfortunately, he simply stated that if you are fortunate enough to have a daughter, she will undoubtedly be the father's princess.”

Adhya stared at Gauri in astonishment, but refrained from making any additional remarks.

  In the office

Rudra, in a sullen mood, chose to occupy himself with work rather than dwell on Adhya's immaturity.  He was engrossed in signing some important files when Mahesh entered his cabin and handed him a paper. Rudra took the paper and gave Mahesh a curious look.