Tied Together

Chapter Twenty- six

Era's Pov
Aman Bhaiyya told me the whole story. I can't believe my ears. So, I was first sent to an orphanage by my mom and later was adopted by my grandma. What is this? Its all so messy. Every little string is revealing itself. Everything suddenly seems meaningful. I now understand why Mr. Sharma wants to kill me. All the property of Mrs. Sharma is on my name as per her agreement. The orphanage gave Bhaiyya the papers which stated that.

I saw Lisa running towards me. Right, she was looking miserable, unsure of her feeling like I am right now. She hugged me so did I hugged her back because I needed it as much as she did.

"Era I am sorry." Bhaiyya said.
"Bhaiyya, can you give me some time alone? Please."
"Sure but please can I hug my bunny? Its been long since I hugged my sister." He said I hugged him tightly. Cause I am also hugging him after very wrong and he isn't even wrong. I can't decide now. I asked Bhaiyya to stay at my house and reassured Emma that I'll take Lisa to the park and consul her but I don't really know how?

We were at the park now. Lisa already knew that I am aware of the big reveal but she does not know that its not only the day where her life changed but also mine changed in seconds. "Hey Era why aren't you talking? You're so silent." Lisa said. "So are you." I replied.
"Well, maybe I acted impulsive. I shouldn't have ran out the house leaving everything."
"You're so mature for your age." 
"I am not, if I was I would have tried to understand everything myself. But honestly, I need you now." Lisa said we both weren't talking about the situation but were understanding each other. "Lets go on the swing." Lisa suggested I agreed and we both sat on swings besides each other. We were swinging a little with total silence. I don't wanna force Lisa to talk she will eventually talk to me. But even if she did, I am battling my own thoughts right now I don't know what to say so its better to keep silence.

But this silence spoked. I could hear her thoughts and I know she can understand my feelings. "You know Era I always asked mom about my dad. Mom said he was a superstar and busy. I always waited for him but don't know why I ran from there today. I was always bullied at school because my father never showed up at any event. I kept my clam told myself that my dad will surely come at all events one day. I told everyone that my dad is a superstar but they never believed me I never knew his name. I've been waiting for my dad. Today I had a mix feeling of happiness,  surprise and a big shock. I don't know why he hide that he was my dad. I really love him. He is so good but I think I need time. I don't really know whats going on." Lisa tried her best to explain her situation. She is so small and understands less but yet she is going through an unknown hesitation stopping her from accepting the thing she waited to know.

I am going through the same right now. I know what she feels more than anyone. I always wished to know about my real family too. She was with her father without knowing that he is her father and I lived with my family for years without realizing that they are my real family.

"Little pie, its okay to feel like this. Your feelings are natural reaction. Listen you will take some time to adopt to the situation. Maybe you'll have different thoughts, maybe you won't understand what you really feel but the future result is definitely wroth the present circumstance." I said totally forgetting that I was talking to a child maybe I saud this to myself. I saw Lisa being a little confused by my words.

"Lisa tell me one thing. Do you remember your transfer to this school?" She nodded.
"Were you friends with everyone at your first day?" She shook her head.
"How did you become friends with everyone then?"
"Slowly slowly by trying to talk to them, be friendly and kind but what does it has to do with all this?"
"Wait I'll explain first answer my questions. Did you take them as a friend on the very first day?"
"No." Lisa said.
"Do you not try to be friends with everyone?"
"I tried and slowly, slowly I succeeded and became good friends with many of them. As slowly I got to know them their good and bad and then was able to adjust."
"Right that's my point." 
"Huh?"
"You don't have to accept it so quickly. You don't have to start calling him 'dad'. All you have to do is start forming a healthy relationship with your father. You enjoy to play with Sam, don't you? So simply let him do everything he wants to do for his daughter and you try to adjust more with your father. Its definitely difficult but you will eventually know his good and bad and adjust with him. Nothing changed Sam loved you before too and he does now also. Its the title of relationship which changed or else everything is the same. Just give your relationship some time. No one will force you to accept what you don't want to. Its all on you Lisa. Stop thinking anything else and go back to normal. Be the same with everyone. With time I know you will adjust."

"I think you're right Era. Thank you so much." Lisa said. I was successful she seems to get what I am saying. This is also solving the mess of thoughts which was their in my head. What changed? Nothing just the fact that I am their real daughter. I've lived with them for years. Everything is normal. Maybe I over reacted as well. All that changed is the title not the relationship.

Me and Lisa both were fine now and heading back to the apartment. It was late night. We went to the park few blocks away from our apartment so it was easy to walk back.

"Mom." Lisa shouted as soon as she saw Emma coming towards us. Emma looked at me and I gave her a 'work done' look. "I am sorry Mom but now I've understood. Uncle I mean Dad I'll slowly adjust to this. If you are trying so am I. After all I always waited for you." Sometimes Lisa talks like adult. I can say she might become a philosopher.

"Can I hug you Lisa?" Sam said.
"When did I become Lisa from cutie pie?" Lisa asked jokingly and ran towards Sam and hugged him. "My little cutie pie." Sam said Emma joined their hug. I could see tears in all of there eyes. Finally their family was complete.

"Era who is in your apartment?" Chris asked everyone else went home. Emma and Sam were taking Lisa to bed. The little girl waw very happy as today both her mother and father will put her to sleep. Chris was waiting. He and Sam will go together once Lisa is asleep.

"Its Bhaiyya." I said. He knows whole story. He was shocked as to how my brother came to my house? I told him everything including the big reveal in my life.
"How did you manage making Lisa understand when you weren't in good state?" Chris asked being surprised. "Today not only I made Lisa understand but also telling her made me understand my situation better." I said.

I went in the apartment. Chris followed me.
"Are you okay bunny?" A lone tear fell from my eye. I heard these name from him after a long time.
"Yes I am okay Bhaiyya. I am sorry."
"You shouldn't be. I am sorry bunny. I am really sorry for whatever I did to you in these past days."
"Lets forget it and make a new start." I said giving my signature smile. He hugged me tightly.
"Always keep smiling. I know you will eventually understand Mom too."
He noticed Chris.
"Bhaiyya these is Chris Rutherford my..."
"Fiancee I know that. Hello Mr. Rutherford. Myself Aman Sharma. Era's elder brother."
"Hi." Chris replied.
"Can we meet tomorrow? I want to know the person my sister is marrying. Of course I know all the circumstance but I yet wanna really get to know you and even tell you something."
"Sure sir."
"Okay come over for dinner tomorrow." Bhaiyya said and soon after couple of minutes Chris and Sam went to their house. Sam thanked me a lot.

"Bhaiyya what you want to talk to Chris?" I asked when we both were preparing for bed. He said he will sleep on the sofa.

"You know about Mr. Sharma right? He is behind Ma's property which is now legally yours and you are also the holder of Mom's property. The doctor who took you to the orphanage had those papers. Its clear that all the property belongs to you and Mr. Sharma can go to any level to get it. So Chris has to know these." He was right Chris is now family he has to know.

All night long we both talked instead of sleeping. We both shared everything which we both waited to share with each other.

"You think Mom was murdered?"
"I don't know for sure but I have to investigate these case and also I have to find out why mom sent you to the orphanage? Which danger she feared about?" Bhaiyya said.
"Listen bunny I'll always protect you okay don't think much. You are going to marry bow focus on that." He said teasingly.
"I want to test your soon to be husband tomorrow. I have to make sure that he is perfect for you. Tell him to prepare well. He has to be perfect. Its a meet up with family. He has to show that he is best. I won't compromise with you. Okay Good night bunny." He said kissed my forehead and drifted to sleep. I was walking towards my bedroom. Bhaiyya surely seemed to take these meet up with family a lot serious. I hope Chris is ready for what is coming next.

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