Kissing A Devil (Complete and Continuing In The Sequel)

Chapter 4

Sana is still in her slumber when she feels someone is caressing her face and whispering her name. She knows the touch very well. It is of her dadi. She is very tired today. Tired from crying all night, tired from fighting a useless battle with her tormentor. Without opening her eyes, she whispers, "Dadi, is this you? Am I dreaming?" She hears, "No mera bacha. I am here with you. Open your eyes Sana. " She opens her eyes to see the kindest face she has seen ever in her life. Dadi is sitting beside her with a smile on her face. She looks around and her face turns sad. She is still in her cage. Then suddenly realizing something she asks, "What are you doing here? He kidnapped you too. Oh God! Dadi I am so sorry meri bajah se.." "What are you talking about? I think you are dreaming. Who will kidnap me?", she asks. Sana is confused, nothing adds up right now.

Dadi smiles again and says, "Sidharth met me yesterday and told me that you both want to get married. I was shocked. I couldn't understand anything. I knew what you and Ashmit had was never love. I really never understood why you wanted to be with him. But suddenly making such a decision was something I could never expect from you. " "Sidharth Raichand was with you in Delhi yesterday?", she asks. Dadi replies, "Yes. He told me that you both were in love but you never accepted it until a few days back. He explained everything so nicely. I could see true love in his eyes for you. He asked for my permission to marry you. He touched my feet and promised me to look after you all his life. I couldn't say anything after the way he talked to me. Such a good boy he is! I mean who will tell that he is such a rich and powerful man. He is so humble and down to earth. He sent me his private jet to pick me up this morning and here I am. I am so happy for you." She takes her into her embrace and kisses her head, "Only one thing I don't get is the rush in getting married. I wanted to make all arrangements and send you away from my home. But.. I get it you both want to be together. It's fine actually." Sana stays silent, unable to think straight. The words, true love, good boy, humble are ringing in her ears.

"I am so happy. I wanted to keep Sumit with me. But Sidharth told me that he wants to take his responsibility. Waise bhi I am getting old. Don't know how long I will survive? Now I can peacefully close my eyes.", Dadi says brushing Sana's hair. She says, "Please Dadi don't say like that. But yes it is good that you don't worry about us anymore. Tina didi wanted to take you to the US. You are now free to go." She clutches her hands and says, "Please Dadi promise me. After returning home, you will immediately leave for the US. please." Dadi, confused at her sudden fear for her, nods her head, "Acha thik hai. I will talk to Tina and I will go. Why are you so afraid of me staying here alone? Nothing will happen to me." Sana is scared for her safety. She doesn't want her life at risk as she knows how dangerous this humble man Sidharth Raichand is in real life.

There is a knock on the door and the same lady, Martha comes in followed by two other women. They all carry trays covered with velvet clothes. They put them on the bed and Martha signals the women to leave the room. She turns towards Sana and says, "There are clothes and jewelleries in these trays. The hair and makeup people will come in an hour. If you need anything else, just call me." She leaves and Dadi removes the covering to find the most exquisite diamond jewellery, clothes and shoes,"Waah! These are so beautiful. You will look like a princess today."

Another knock and Sana finds Ibhrahim standing outside the door. He says, "Boss wants to see you now. Come with me." Dadi looking surprised, "Yeh ladka kya kuch time bhi wait nahi kar sakta? He has to meet you now. You should not see each other before the wedding. Wait let me.." "Nahi Dadi. let it be. This must be urgent. I must meet him.", Sana replies and leaves with Ibhrahim.

The Raichand Mansion is getting decorated with flowers everywhere. Sana raises her eyes as she passes through the long corridor to reach the library room where she had seen him last night. Ibhrahim opens the door and waits for Sana to enter the room before closing it. Sana takes a few steps towards the table. The books that she had seen last night are lying there but there are no bookmarkers. Maybe he has finished reading them. The chair is empty and she has no idea where he is. She starts looking around the huge room. She had never seen so many books before apart from the college library. She goes to the first cupboard and tries to look at the names of the books. These are not in English, may be in French or German. She has no idea about it. Does he know other languages too? Maybe. Why is she interested? She knows the answer. She always had a dream to visit those places and learn their languages. A distant dream today as she has no idea if she will ever get out of this exile.