The Foster child

Chapter -26.

Prithvi sucks  at initiating a conversation . He was not good with words . He didn't mean anything offensive to Dharani . He understood that Dharani misunderstood his words and thought of clarifying it. He didn't want to have any misunderstanding between them.

Prithvi :
“  Hey, That is not what I meant. I am sorry if you got offended with my words. See, this is your house and you have every right to decide anything you want. I will make sure that I am careful with my words from next time while I am speaking.

Now don't give me that look. I am really sorry. Please excuse me. I just thought of having a friendly chat with you but, I somehow got you angry “.

Dharani rolled her eyes at him and walked past him to the side table, when she saw the empty glass, she gave a questioning look to Prithvi.

Prithvi got her look and said in a guilty tone,

Prithvi :
“ I thought that was bought for me. I drank it. I forgot to leave a portion of it for you”.

Dharani:
“ It's ok . I don't mind it. Anyway I don't like drinking milk”.

Saying this she made her way to the bed, she wiped away the flowers from her side and laid on the bed. When she saw Prithvi staring at her, she asked him in confusion

Dharani:
“ What. Why are you staring at me like that ? “.

Prithvi:
“ Are you going to sleep? I mean I am going back in the morning. So, “

Dharani:
“ So,.. Yes, I know you are going to join your duty tomorrow. It's getting late. You need to wake up early to catch your flight. So, have a rest. This bed is big enough for us. Don't worry “.

Prithvi :
“ No. What I mean to say is can  we have a chat for some more time. If I go back to the base, I may not have time to talk  to you. Why not  utilize our time now”.

Dharani felt that Prithvi was becoming clingy. He doubted whether he is really her mamma or not. As far as she remembers, Prithvi never initiated any conversation with her. His conversation would be either one word or would stay mute. She looked  at him with a confused look and said,

Dharani:
“ Did you get your head hit somewhere? or Is the sun rising from the west. You hardly talk to anyone but now you started to initiate a conversation with me. What happened to you?”

Prithvi :
“ We are not strangers, Dharani. You are my life partner. I want to know about your likes and all. I want see that you are comfortable around me”

Dharani:
“ Don't get all worked up Mamma. I am flexible with everything. You don't  bother yourself much”.

Prithvi didn't think twice when he asked her about the thing which came to his mind, so he blunt out

Prithvi :
“ If I ask you to come and stay with me in the quarters are you willing to come with me”.

Dharani:
“ You never thought of getting married in the first place. Why do you want me to tag you everywhere  you are posted at? “

Prithvi stared at her. What she said is true. He was against getting married and wanted to stay single throughout his life. But, when the very idea of Dharani entering his life provoked his mind, he didn't have a peaceful sleep from then on. His thoughts revolved around Dharani and his future which made him restless. He fought an inner battle with his conscience.

 Finally,When Dharani was married to him, he wanted to spend more time with her and care for her. He was not his usual self now and didn't know what was happening to him. He stayed silent for some time and said,