Second Chance

Chapter-21

DAY-7

Arjun's Pov

I haven't slept last night. I haven't felt that I have enacted a scene, I just expressed my feelings with her in front of everyone. I don't know how is she feeling now? She didn't speak much last night, but I am feeling a bit better.

I didn't find time to talk to Sowmya but I called Prem he said all are now relaxing after last night's wild party. So they are not in a mood to talk. I pity them I know Sandy and Sowmya will show them what is hell tonight.

Mom came last night to meet her old friend whom, She adore like a soul sister. She was a very good friend of mom, whose name I am unaware of.I haven't seen her ever.I don't what had happened between them but they both stopped talking to eachother.But Mom feels its all her fault.She wants to apologise her at anycost.I am excited for her.I want her to be happy at any cost.So I am ready to do anything for Mom.

Mom was searching for her for past two years. She asked me to search her and find her.But I didn't pay much attention to her for what I feel sorry.

Whatever I know about her is through Mom and Dad. Even Dad mentioned me about mom's friend many times. They all used to be family friends, but I truly confused how I missed about this friend all these days.

Mom said her friend's daughter visited Mom and talked with her when I was here in Visakha for finalising the hospital deal. Mom called me with loads of joy and informed me about me everything. I felt a bit relieved.

"Are you ready?"I asked mom again.

"Yes!"She smiled at me again, she is getting ready sitting before then dressing table.

"So, You want to go!"Dad asked her this time.

"I have to apologise her"She said sincerely.

"She will forgive you for sure, I will accompany you if you want"Dad stood beside her and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Perfect Pose, Let me take a picture"I ran towards the cupboard and took the camera in my hand.

"What?"Mom smiled shyly.

"Please!"I took a cute picture of them.

"Show it to me"Dad came to me.

"You became old"I smiled at him.

"Me?!"He questioned me.

"Of course, It's you!"I hugged him.

"My husband is the best"Mom stood up and looked at Dad.

"No, My parents are the world's best parents"I hugged them both at once, A big family hug.

"We are getting late"Mom said, wiping her tears.

"Okay!"I said, pinching her cheeks.

"I warn you, Please don't get stressed"Dad said holding Mom's hand.

"I will,"She smiled.

"When did you meet her for the last time?" I asked Mom while occupying the driver's seat.

"Exactly two years ago"She said sighing.

"What had happened between you both?"I asked her for the first time.

"I broke my promise!"She looked away.

"It's okay, Mom, I won't force you. Let me know the truth whenever you want me to know it"I am driving the car.

"Where should we go now?"I asked her the Address for the very first time.

She told me the address and it just like a shock to me.

"Tell me again!"I asked her disbelievingly.

She repeated the same thing. I am totally confused now. I don't know what to do now. Should I go with Mom or not?

I drove her to the address which she told me earlier. I stopped the car in front of the gate. I helped Mom to step down from the car. I am hesitant to step ahead. I don't know what is happening.

"Come with me!"Mom asked me to assist her.

I am walking beside her and she almost reached the main door.

"Arjun!"mom shouted at me.I fumbled for a second and realised my mistake.

Mom rang the calling bell and stood in front of the door.

It took few seconds for the others to open the door. I know who it will be.

"Neeraja!"The other person called the man's name with a shocked face.

"Sujatha!"Mom looked at her adjuringly.

"Come in!"She took mom inside by holding her hand.

"How are you?"She asked mom in a very warm tone.

"I am, absolutely fine!"Mom said occupying the sofa.

"I am sorry"She hugged mom occupying the seat beside her.

"I have to apologise you!"Mom said, smiling with tearful eyes.

"It's part of my fate, cruel fate"She said controlling her tears.

"I unknowingly played a bitter part of it"Mom said this time.

"Stop it Neeraja!"She asked mom to keep quiet.

"Arjun"Mom called me suddenly.

"Whom you are calling?"She asked mom without looking at me.

"My son, Arjun"Mom said to her.

"Your son?"She looked at me.

"Arjun!"She spelled my name.

"Aunty"I came and stood before her.

"I know him well"She looked at me and smiled my mom.

"Really?"Mom asked knotting her eyebrows questioningly.

"Yes!"She smiled again.

"Mom!"We heard another person suddenly.

"Priya!"Sujatha, My mom's friend called her daughter Priya.

"Mom! Neeraja Aunty!"Priya looked at them both one after the other.

"I am thankful to you!"Mom said to Priya.

I looked at Priya questioningly.

"Please!"She mouthed at me.

"I want to know!"I muttered under my breath.

"Come with me!"She signed at me.

"What is all this?"I asked Priya again.

"I will let you know everything"She signed me to come out.