Queen of His Heart

He didn't come

LEHER'S POV:-

When I woke up it was eleven in the morning Viraj wasn't in bed so most probably he left . I freshened up and noticed the note was gone so I hoped that he would come back home early.
I reached the living room where maa and chachi were deciding on what to wear while supervising the helpers in decoration of hall and roof and their thali.
I went and sat on the empty sofa besides maa. As they noticed my presence, chachi said "beta tune decide kar liya kya pehna hai tujhe raat ko?" I nodded my head in no and maa said "Toh beta jaldi decide kar and change kar le" with that she handed me a booklet which was filled with beautiful sari, lehengas, suits and other dresses. It was our personal designer's special edition. I pointed towards one and chachi said "Bohot sundar hai Leher beta. Aur tujh par toh aur zyada sundar lagega." I smiled at her sweetness. And thanked her. Maa said "Mein abhi Abhishek ko bol deti hu ye abhi ke abhi bhijwa de" (Abhishek is our personal designer. Who's booklet I was looking at). The door bell took our attention away. It was courier sent by my parents as blessing for it was my first karwa chauth. They already called in advance to inform that they would not be able to come and attend the occasion due to some problem in their house. It was very heavy gold and diamonds set along with a bouquet and a showpiece. As we were sitting looking at the decorations being done, maa said taking my hands in her and excitement clear on her face "Aere wah Leher, teri mehndi toh bohot dark hai" and as I was about to say thank you, my phone rang and I excused myself. It was Siya. She called to make sure that I was okay since I didn't call her from so long. I was so busy with the events constantly occurring that I forgot to call her. I said " Ha yaar, bas ab kafi busy ho gayi hu aaj kal." She said " Ha ha, madam ab Mrs. Singhania jo ban gayi hai. Hame kaha yaad rakhengi." I laughed and said "Sorry baba. Ab tu complain hi karti rahegi ya ye bhi batayegi ki kaisi hai" she said "mai toh bohot badiya hu. Aaj tera pehla karwa chauth hai na iss liye socha call kar lu kyuki generally ladki ke parents gifts bhejte hai na." I totally forgot to tell her that I found my parents. I said "Ha wo uski tension mat liyo tu, aur tujhe kafi sari baate karni hai mujhe. Mein tujhe free hoke call karungi. Ok?" And like that we ended our call as maa was calling me. I went to her and she informed me that the dress had already arrived. I took it from her and went to change since it was already 4:30 pm. After fitting into the dress, I called Viraj to know when he will be leaving from office but he didn't pick up. I texted him but he didn't read. I just hoped that he would come on time.

Everyone was ready and pooja started. We passed our thali to each other while sitting in a circle and chanting a hymn. Eventually the moon rose and maa and chachi broke their fast as chachu and papa made them drink water from their hands. I was looking at them fondly. Although I didn't believe in rituals like these but doing it with Viraj was special to me. I called him once again since he wasn't back till now. But all my efforts was in vain. He didn't pick up the calls. Maa saw me waiting in the side and asked me. I couldn't tell her the truth or else she would be very worried and angry at Viraj. I told her to proceed without me and that Viraj told me he had alot of work and might take some time. She was still worried and said "Aane de usse, itni der bukha rakha hai meri beti ko" I smiled wide at her words and motioned my hands for them to go down and have dinner.

It has already been 15 minutes now waiting for him at the terrace. I was really tired and a little dizzy since I didn't eat or drink anything the whole day. I went to my room and sat on the bed. I was tired trying to contact Viraj so I didn't even try now. I was about to get up but but my legs didn't support this idea and as a result I fell back to bed immediately. And before I knew, darkness engulfed me and I fainted.

The alarm woke me up at 7 in the morning. I was still welcomed by the empty bed. I was so frustrated and angry. I checked my phone and there was still no message or call from Viraj. He is going to get it from me today. I am just so fed up that I even thought of divorce for a second. But that thought was completely removed from my mind as I remembered that I was empty stomach and probably that why much angry than I should be. I showered as my whole body felt stiff from the heavy lehenga that I didn't change from last night and sleeping in a sitting position added more to it. I quickly came out and my stomach growled. I so wanted to have something to eat but my ego refused. If I decided ti keep this fast for him then I would complete it properly, no matter what. I went downstairs in a simple t-shirt and jeans. I reached the dining hall where everyone was sitting and having breakfast. I went and sat next to Viraj's empty seat. I sat there quietly. After a few minutes, Karan asked me why I wasn't eating anything and another question from maa came in joining the first "Leher, Viraj kaha hai?" Just as I was about to say anything, the door opened to reveal Viraj. Seeing him in his yesterday's clothes, maa processed what happened and went to Viraj. She said in her authoritative tone "Viraj, kaha tha tu raat bhar" he said in a flat voice "Office tha" to that maa's temper rose up. She said "Tujhe yaar hai kal kya tha? Aur maine tujhe jaldi aane ko bola tha, dimag kaha rehta hai tera?" I could clearly see the light bulb turning on in his mind. Clearly he didn't remember. My heart broke but I didn't show anything on my face. I just kept a poker face and got up from my chair. I could hear Viraj's footsteps coming after me but I didn't stop. After taking a few steps, my legs refused to move and my vision was getting blur. I tried to take another step but fainted on the spot and before falling I felt Viraj's touch on my skin.

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