The Ray of Life

Raj learns about Shruthi

Recap: Rohan is in hospital.

The 48 hrs time was completed. But Rohan didn't get concious. Doctor informed his friend that he had slipped into coma.

In Raj Mansion
Raj was having his breakfast with his mother but still thinking of Shruthi and smiled unknowingly. This was noticed by Nithya.
 
Nithya: What happened Raj? What are u thinking of?
Raj(still in his own world): Shruthi
Nithya: Who is Shruthi?
Raj(coming into sense): Nothing mom. Nothing...(nervously)
Nithya: Mm... I think I want to meet Shruthi and ask what she have done to my son? The person who didn't think about anything other than business is lost in the thoughts of a girl. Wow... Take and come her home.
Raj: Mom, I said nothing. Even the girl whom u r talking about was saw by me just 2 times. And he explained what happened and how he met Shruthi.

Nithya: She might have been in any problem.
Raj: Yes mom. That is y I'm worried. After all what would have happened in her life, she behaved like this. I want solve her problem mom.
Nithya(smiling): I'll go to temple and thank god for sending her in ur life. As far as I know about my son, he never cared like this for anyone except his family. That too the person whom he saw just for two times.
Raj(embarrassingly): Mom, nothing can be done with u. I'm getting late for office. Bye...
Nithya was happy seeing him like this.
 
At the same time,
Shruthi took the letter with her. She left to the college after having her breakfast. Keerthi & Rahul are already waiting for her.
 
Rahul: Hi Shruthi. How r u now?
Shruthi: I'm good. Let's go to class. It has been already late.
Keerthi: Ya, Let's go.
Trio went to class. After three hours of continuous class, they went to canteen for their lunch.

Keerthi: Today I didn't able to control my sleep in class yaar. Three hours of continuous class... Ufffff.....
Rahul: I agree. I also felt very sleepy.
Shruthi: Ok leave it. What are u going to eat? I'll go and get it.
Keerthi: 1 chicken biryani
Rahul: 3 paratha & 1 lemon juice
Shruthi: Myself 2 paratha & 2 samosas. I'll go and get it.

While Shruthi took money from her bag, the letter fell down. But she didn't notice. Rahul saw the paper. He took & read it. After a while Shruthi came with foodand saw the letter in Rahul's hand. She got nervous.
 
Shruthi: Give me the letter Rahul.
Rahul: Y Shruthi u r getting too nervous?(in a serious tone)
Shruthi: Nothing like that.
She become more nervous. Seeing this Keerthi laughed.
Keerthi: Leave her Rahul. Oiii... Don't get scared. He is just kidding.
Rahul(smiling): What is this Keerthi? I thought of making fun of her. U have spoilt it.
Shruthi: U guys r unbelievable. I'm literally scared.
Rahul: Why didn't you say that u have found my brother-in-law?

Shruthi: Oiiii.... Stop ok. It's not like that. I just want to thank him for saving me.
Keerthi: Leave it. U say Shruthi. How my brother look like?
Shruthi: Even I don't know. I didn't see his face. While I got concious he had left from there. (in a sad tone)
Keerthi & Rahul: Aww.......
Shruthi: Stop it guys. Come on finish ur lunch. We need go for computer lab for Practicals now.
Keerthi & Rahul: Ok...
Trio left to the lab after their lunch. But Keerthi & Rahul used to tease Shruthi over the whole class. After the college she left to Auditor office.
 
Raj's day was not different. He had 5 meetings continously due to which he hadn't got time to talk to Khanna. It was already evening. Raj was preparing a presentation for tomorrow's meeting with foreign delicates. Neha came there.
 
Neha: May I come in sir?
Raj: Yes come in. What do you want? (still busy in his work)
Neha: Sir, Y r u taking too much stress. I think u should take rest. If u don't mind, I'll help you. She was trying to come near him. Raj didn't like this. He stopped her.
Raj: Carry on ur own business Neha. Anything to say.

Before she could say something Khanna came there.
Khanna: May I come in sir?
Raj: Yes Khanna. What about the girl? Did u got any information?
Khanna: Yes sir. Her name is Shruthi. She lost her parents in an accident. She is studying final year. She passed her CA foundation exam and doing her articleship in Auditor Mohan's office. As much I collected, She is a very bright student and a lively person.

Hearing this Neha was fuming in anger.
Neha:(to Khanna) Y r u disturbing sir? He is busy. Can't u see. He have many work and ur saying about that characterless girl.
This made Raj angry.
Raj(loudly): It's none of your business Neha. Stay in ur limits and get lost.
She felt ashamed. She went out from there in angry.

Raj: U continue Khanna.
Khanna: Sir, she lives with her caretaker and her son. Shruthi is studying in scholarship from her 5th Std. She is the one who is paying fees for that boy.
Raj: Impressive.
Khanna: Sir one more thing.
Raj: Yes Khanna.
Khanna: She is the daughter of the late businessman Mr. Manoj.
Raj: What?
Khanna: Yes sir. She is ur aunt Mrs. Radha Manoj's daughter.
Raj was totally shocked.
 
Yes. Shruthi's mom is Raj's paternal aunt. Due to Radha's love, Raj's grandfather didn't accept her due to their family prestige and reputation. Raj's father used to love his sister a lot. Raj's father Mr. Kalyan's last wish is to marry Raj to his  sister's daughter (Shruthi). After their grandfather died, they were searching for them. But all the efforts were in vain. In few days Kalyan also died.

Few years back, they got information that Radha and her whole family had died in an accident. But no one knows that Shruthi had been escaped from the accident. As Khanna’s father was the manager of Raj’s father, he knows everything about his family.
 
What will be next step of Raj?
Will he marry Shruthi?
Will Shruthi agree to marry Raj?
Is this the end of Rohan?
Stay tuned......
     
                         - VIJIMIRA 🥰