We Happened

Chapter Fourteen

Radhika's pov

I woke up the next day and keep praying that somehow something may happen and I sleep through this entire nightmare rather than going to meet my parent's.

I took a shower and wore black denim with a blue shirt a white tank top underneath. Today we had a causal breakfast with Mr. Sinha to discuss some details about the project and afterwards we will be leaving to Pune to visit my parents.

I got ready grabbing my bag checking I've all the necessities needed and some files and headed to meet Rishabh. Rishabh was wearing a faded jeans and plain white shirt with sleeves rolled up and he looked real good.

"Morning Radhika" Rishabh greeted me with a smile. Strangely he smiles more at me now which trust me is super attractive to his face. He isn't always cheerful which is a shame but he's better than before.

"Good morning to you too" I smiled back.

"Let's go" I nodded and followed him.

We had a nice time at Mr. Sinha's residence and the breakfast was amazing. After the breakfast and the meeting we headed to my home. Rishabh offered to drive because for some weird reason he loves driving so I just let him assuring that I know the directions incase the he gets confused.

He kept driving calming while I was busy calming my nerves. I kept looking outside. I was incredibly nervous. I don't want Rishabh to see the dysfunction family that my family is.

After a long drive we drove to similar roads of my house. I gave him the directions and we finally reached my home. We stood in front of my house and nothing has really changed, it is still the same way I left it. Maybe a little more better but yet essence of everything felt just the similar.

We entered my home without knocking since it is my house and I know my mom keeps it open although I've told her hundred times it isn't safe. It was completely quiet as always. Rishabh gave me is-there-anyone-living-here look and smiled back.

I entered the hall and saw nothing has moved from its place. It was uncanny. I took Rishabh to my room first. I don't know why but I wanted him to see my childhood. My mother has not moved a single thing from its place. It's like a shrine for me.

We came down. I saw my dad sitting in front of the television with a newspaper in his hand. He likes to you solve the crossword while watching television. He needs the background sounds, I guess.

I cleared my throat "Hello dad" I trying to keep my voice void from any emotions.

"What are you doing here?" He was irritated. He wasn't pleased.

"Mom didn't tell you I was coming?"

"No, my wife apparently is not telling me important stuff. You brought a guy?"

"He's my boss"

"So? What, are you together or what? I don't see the purpose of bringing him here."

Rishabh was looking at me. He was clearly surprised by my father's behaviour. He was going to say something to him. "Don't bother" I whispered.

"Where is mom?" I asked. I didn't want to get into with him. I just came to make my mother happy.

"Why do you care all of sudden? You've moved to your big city, living your life and forgetting your mother completely. God, she loves you so much and what have you ever done for her to prove yourself. Just show up-"

"Radhika! Rishabh! You guys are here" my mom emerged shutting my father up. "I invited them" he eyed my dad. It didn't work. That man doesn't respect me enough to care.