Chef's Kiss

14. Marriage Proposal

                                                                                        Vijay 

The car ride back home is silent as hell Maa haven't uttered a single word after coming out of Amrita's cabin . One thing about Maa is she is the sweetest person one will ever see but when things go wrong you will see a different version of her and the moment she decided to take matters in her hand it meant that I have no say in this. When Rick told me to check the social  media early in the morning , I had no idea how much of a mess has been created. But my actions were fast and within 10 minutes I was able to take down the article . Practically I am not so interested in this small scandals cause it's pretty common among the businessmen , the only thing which stressed me was Richard , he doesn't like to be partners with people involved in scandals  and is very particular about it . So if I don't do something quickly all my efforts for the deal will gone in seconds. 

At first I thought it was Amrita so I went to her only to find her clueless about the article and whatever she told few minutes ago actually made sense, why would someone slut shame herself publicaly I was so consumed by the fear of losing the deal that I acted without thinking. My security department has skilled hackers who are tracing the id even though it was anonymous , I am sure they will catch the person soon.

The car stopped in front of my penthouse , Maa stepped out with her expression composed and said ," you both come inside." Rick and I looked at each other knowing a storm was waiting for us I nodded and and she went inside. I saw Maa and Baba sitting in the sofa  beside them was Riya,by now I cursed myself for the 10th time for going in the garden. 

"I don't know what were thinking , going there and shouting on an innocent child if doctor Bhatt won't have informed I don't know what you would have done", Maa disappointment was clear in her voice, she didn't stop there and continued," I have talked with Amrita and if she agrees  we will call pandit ji and fix a date for marriage ."

Did just Maa said marriage , that also with Amrita hell no."But Maa......", before I could finish Maa showed her palm to as a sign to shut up. "No arguments Vijay you have not became so big to decide everything in you life alone , I gave you time  to choose a partner but you were never satisfied with anyone aur ab jab baat itni age baar hi gai hai toh yeh hi hoga yeh Thakur family ki izzat ka sawal hai aur tumhe agar meri baat nahi suni hai toh mujhe Maa bolke kabhi maat bulana." And with that Maa left her seat and stormed to her room .

Here we go I have officially fucked up , "Mein jake dhekta hun but beta tumhari Maa ne ajtak esa kuch nahi kiya hai jo tumlog ke liye galat ho aur agar yeh decision woh li hai toh kuch soch samajh ke hi li hogi  ..... so please think before you do anything I am always beside you", saying that Baba went after Maa . I felt so confused and helpless as if I am standing in the middle of water and don't know how to come to the shore. I kept my head low thinking and continuously thinking what I should do when do little hands started stoking my hair. I looked up it was Riya.

Fuck I forgot about her she might be scared by the sudden outburst I picked her and made her sit on my lap . " Baba , will I not get angel as my mother ?" Her question shocked me.' Do you want her as your mother?, she nodded in a yes and continued,"Dima promised that angel will be my mother." So Maa talked with Riya before doing anything it made me feel a little guilty , I should have known she wouldn't do anything without thinking thoroughly. " I will do my best baby  , you should go to your room and play", I kissed her and she left for her room . I told Rick to take care of today as I need some time off to clear my mind.

                                                                                          Amrita

I completed the last surgery for the day and was headed to the elevator but stopped on my tracks when I heard some nurses talking about me , I hid behind the wall and listened , why don't ask . 

"Did you read the article about Dr. Amrita , she was called a slut in that article."                                      "Omg yes I also saw that but it was taken down really fast."                                                                               " Ofcourse after all it involved the Thakur family , Do you think it is true?"                                                   " Are you crazy even if she is a doctor how can a orphan like her get in a relation with the Thakur's family son."                                                                                                                                                           " Yes you are right what a bitch acts all goody and is like this in reality."    

Before I realised tears were flowing from my eyes and I ran to the washroom to control myself from breaking down here. After checking there was no one I let the tears fall and they did till the point my eyes hurt , everything was fine a few hours ago and now all these happened I am getting blamed for something I didn't do. I washed my face and looked in the mirror when all the words Mrs Thakur said to me in the cabin  was coming back to me. 

Flashback

" Amrita before you say anything beta can you listen to me ?", I nodded in a yes. " Beta today I am here as a mother begging you to save my son. Thakur family has gone through many bad things and one of them is when I lost my elder son and daughter in a car accident , riya was also in the car and was injured heavily but somehow the doctor saved her Vijay who was very close to his brother couldn't accept their death and when Riya came to senses he promised his brother that he will take care of  his daughter and fulfill every incomplete wish of his for that he gave his all to get a deal that his brother wanted but due to the rumors it can get cancelled ", she took my hands in her and continued," Can you marry my son?"

"auntyy..... what are ...you .. saying?" my expression like I have seen a ghost.

"please Amrita mein bahut asha leke ai hun , I invited you to the party to introduce you to Vijay as  a date but things are out of hand please can you marry my son and help him find his happiness I know you can do that and even Riya want you  please." she was about to touch my feet when I stop her ." Please asa maat kariya aunty ap mujshe bahut badhi hain  mujhe ajka wakat dijiye sochne ka please fir mein...." 

Flashback ends  

Eventhough I asked for time I don't know what to do say to aunty , I can't ignore her  when she practically begged and I don't want Vijay to hate me for not getting the deal I am very bad with guilt , my reputation which I made is also at risk and I know how it feels without parents how depressed Riya will be as she grow up without a mother and also her health condition..

I have to talk to Vijay I have to discuss with him before taking any desicion  , I walked out of the washroom and went to the reception for riya's details it will definitely have his number.