Sumellika Short Stories

1. Beautiful Revenge (part 19)

Hello ! Welcome to part 19...

Morning ; 

Siya came downstairs while calling someone on her mobile... When she saw a housestaff -

Siya: "Shubhash!"

Shubhash: "Yes, ma'am?"

Siya: "Have you seen Raghav?"

Shubhash: "Sir went out early, ma'am."

Siya : "Okay , Thank you !"

He nodded and walked away... 

Siya : "Where could he have gone so early ? He's not even responding to my calls. Even Azaad doesn't know."

Wondering this , Siya made her way to the dining area where she saw r/m sitting alone lost in her thoughts... Approaching her, Siya called out -

Siya: "Maa!"

No immediate response came from r/m , who seemed preoccupied with her own musings.

Siya: "Maa!"

R/m finally stirred.

R/m : "Hm?"

Siya: "Your tea has gone cold... I'll heat it for you."

As Siya reached out to retrieve the cup from the table, r/m stopped her with a gesture... Siya paused, a mixture of surprise and concern on her face seeing her sad. She pulls a chair and sits beside her gently placing her hand on r/m's , offering solace and comfort.

Siya : "Maa, I know what you're thinking... You're still upset about the conversation you had with Raghav yesterday, aren't you?"

R/m : "Siya , I.. I shouldn't have come back here... I shouldn't have had the thought of fixing the boy who seems utterly hopeless. I've unknowingly entangled you in this mess as well."

Siya: "Maa, I understand your reservations but I believe you should consider listening to him once more. Give him a chance to explain himself."

R/m remained silent for a moment, contemplating Siya's words. She looked into her eyes, seeing the sincerity and compassion shining through.

R/m : "Siya , you know what you're saying ?"

Siya: "I know everything ! Yesterday Raghav told me about what happened in past... I-I couldn't stop crying. Maa, I know it's difficult for you, and I can't imagine the pain you've endured. But sometimes, giving someone a chance to explain can lead to healing and understanding."

"Maa ! Raghav was just a kid back then ! He couldn't see his family especially his mother in that situation so what's wrong in that ? Raghav made just one mistake that he hid a bitter truth from you , he lied to you because he was tensed for you as well as he feared that you might leave him just like you left his father, and he didn't want history to repeat itself."

R/m's eyes welled up with tears , In that poignant moment, Siya gently placed her hand on R/m's trembling one, her touch offering solace and support.

Siya : "I'm sorry , Maa. I know remembering that moments shakes you to the core. I can't fathom the pain which you're going through. So , if you don't want to talk about it , I won't say..."

R/m holds her hand stopping her and nodded her head negatively...

Siya : "Maa ! Are you okay ?"

She wiped her tears and looked at Siya...

R/m : "Siya , I couldn't tell you about this... But now that you've found out about it , I would like to know what do you think about it ?"