Tale Of A Marriage

Part 7 : Cause I can't see you in pain

P.S. Some sentences/dialogues are written in Hindi as per mood and feel of story.

No proof reading done so please pardon the mistakes.

(in car)

"Hmm...How long will it take to reach the place?" Sanyukta asked

"Not much...we'll reach soon" Randhir replied

"Hmm" She rubbed her palms with each other

Randhir noticed it.

"Is it fine now?" He asked her adjusting the temperature of AC

"Hmm...Yes" She smiled looking at him

"So you like my family, our house, Jaiselmer?" Randhir asked hoping for positive reply

"Ohh Yes...they are lovely. Everyone in the family is so warm and welcoming. Specially Renuka Aunty she is darling and your Dadasa...my dadu's friend...he is so understanding and caring. And...."

"And..." Randhir asked expecting some more things from her specially about him.

"And...Lavanya & Sukanya...both are so friendly....I think three of us will jell up well..." Sanyukta said

"And..." Randhir looked at her again

"And...your house...I mean your Haveli...its beautiful...I have never seen such a beautiful palace." Sanyukta added further completely unaware of Randhir's feelings

"Hmm..." Randhir smiled

"I always wished for such family Randhir but I never got...For me my Dadu is my only family. Mum Dad left me when I was just 4. After that Dadu took great care of me. He raised me like his daughter. His princess. He never let me feel my parents absence. He is very protective about me. He supported me in my decisions. Never forced me on things which I don't like or I don't believe in. He is my everything." Sanyukta said with a heavy voice while Randhir was listening to her keenly

"But the truth is I miss my parents. Though I don't let dadu know that thinking he'll feel bad. I never let him know that miss Mum Dad. Sometimes I cry in my room when Dadu is fast asleep. I miss them...I..." Sanyukta broke down

"Sanyukta...." Randhir stopped the car and took her in hug.

Sanyukta hugged him back

Randhir had closed his eyes while Sanyukta felt relief in his embrace

God knows what happened. What made Randhir hug her like that. But as soon as Randhir spotted tears in her eyes he could not stop himself. He just did it. He followed his heart that time. He cannot see her in pain. Its pains him too. She deserves only happiness. No sorrows can touch her. 

But Sanyukta...what made me console her like that? Randhir thought

Sanyukta never felt such a warm feeling. She is feeling like she is hugging someone who is really close to her. The one who understands her  well. One who'll be there for her always. The one on whom she can rely....

Randhir? She thought and broke the hug all of sudden

"I am sorry...I just...Are you fine" Randhir asked looking everywhere but not her

"Yes...I am fine...Thank You" Sanyukta replied with a genuine smile.

Further the drive was silent

Randhir & Sanyukta were lost in their thoughts about the recent hug  they shared few minutes back

"Here...we reached" Randhir opened her side of door

"Finally" She exclaimed.

They entered inside and settled themselves on table