CHAPTER 30
Reshma setlled back in her bed after she called up Shivanee from accounts department to inform that she was not going to work that day.........she slept .....till late afternoon........and when she woke up........she heard voices.....in the hall.........she quickly showered and ran downstairs.......her father was talking to Sunil Gupta............he saw her and Reshma had no choice but to go to her father
"are you sick miss Raj.........He asked
''no i am fine ......replied Reshma and dissappeared in to the kitchen in the pretense of making a drink for her immediate boss.
Reshma could hear her father relating last nights events to Sunil Gupta..........Reshma peeped through the tiny window above the refrigerator.....Sunil's face was with anger......but he camouflaged it well..and for a few seconds....Reshma had felt she had seen that kind of expression somewhere........trying as hard as she could........she gave up the idea,,as her head was begining to show signs of impending pain........it was many years ago that she was in constant pain.....and she was happy that she was completely healed but lately......she was begining to experience pain again......perhaps she was worrying too much about her mother's health.............Reshma took a deep breath....and walked back to the hall with two glasess of fresh apple juice.....her father was glad for the cold juice......Sunil gupta took the other glass..and looked at Reshma intently........Reshma turned her face away,........she felt uneasy with Sunil Gupta around but it was totally different with his elder brother Raghav Gupta.......he was such a kind soul.....Reshma seemed drawn to him.........everthing he did .......there was kindness and patience and a feeling of being in safe zone with him around............there was something about Raghav Gupta ....Reshma wanted to know everthing about him............she was contemplating ..on this matter but soon gave up,...she was an employee....who was now indebted to Raghav Gupta...he had paid all the medicals for the operation and nursing home...and she should behave herself...and respect him
Sunil gupta drove away a little later and headed straight for .... his penthouse,...........he poured himself a glass of whisky .......and drank it in one go....then he had a few more drinks.......".Stay away for Reshma ,,Raghav........Sunil shouted and smashed his fist on the glass table...............Reshma is mine...!....stay away .!....just stay away...Sunil had felt his ears burning as Raj Kishen had related how Raghav had rushed to their home and called up the hospital authorities.....and that Mrs Raj had had heart surgery and out of danger......Raghav gupta had paid for the operation..Sunil wanted to punch Raghav..so hard,........
Reshma and her father visited Sheila in the hospital.......she was still under observation...........she looked cheerful..........she smiled at her husband and hugged Reshma.....who sat on the edge of the bed.....
Mrs Raj......so good to see you....''...Mr kishen told me that you have had heart operation and you out of danger and on the road to recovery.... ......hearing Sunil Gupta's voice........Reshma became a little irritated........he was such a pest........she began to sulk but Raj Kishen .....gestured with his eyes to his daughter not be rude to her boss
''so nice of you to come sir.........''Reshma said politely and offered him a chair.........''''these roses are for you...Mrs Raj.........Sunil held out a large bouquet........which Reshma took........and place it on the bed side table........there was also a basket of flowers...............Sunil stayed the whole morning....in the hospital.....when Raghav arrived........
"ah Sunil...........very kind of you to visit Mrs Raj...........she will be moving in to the nursing home ....soon.........
Sunil glared at his brother.........and his eyes became fixed on Reshma's face......she was looking at Raghav...
sunil hated what he saw.......'i will put and end to this..''Sunil swore in his heart.....''Sunil you do realise you have a meeting with your business associates from Japan..... don't you.."'
Raghav reminded.........Sunil got to his feet at once........'Damn he cursed under his breath........it was all Raghav's doing......he was so preocupied with Raghv's thoughts..and how he was going to get Reshma.....that he absouletly forgot........he had not bothered to answer his secretary's Shivanee's call....and he was in a tight spot ....right in front of Raghav..." If you start now you will reach Hydrbhad..in two hours.......Sunil...''..........Raghav advised..........Sunil had no other choice but leave,,....he excused himself and left and in his chagrin...he walked right into the glass door of the hospital's main entrance.......he knocked his head on the door which left him with a slight swelling.........he ignored it and almost ran to his car...his phone rang
"Yes Mother...i am on my way......he said rudely...........Damn.....damn..damn..........he did not even spare his mother.......all he could think of was Reshma....
Raghav spoke to doctors and was glad that Mrs Raj was going home..........she responded well with all her medications.......Raghav was glad that he was able to help Mrs Raj in time
"" Reshma child..........i saw the way your boss..Sunil Gupta look at you..i think he really likes you'' Sheila Raj whispered close to Reshma's ears...
'' Let him think whatever he wants.....Mother......i don't like him in any way.....he gives me the creeps.........i cannot explain why and what but i just fear him........i don't want to think of him....mother please....my head is starting to hurt again.........i took tablets this morning......
sheila raj sat up in bed........and drew Reshma beside her.......
''come sit with me ......sheila gave her hand to Reshma..........
''what are you feeling,,Reshma............does your head hurt badly........."'
" not as bad as those days mother,,,when we were in Malaysia..............
''you worry to much dear girl........just relax........and the pain will go away..
Raghav saw how Reshma was leaning on her mother's shoulder.........so like Kalpana on Meena's ............her guardian........Raghav had alreay planned to take Reshma to his home.......perhaps.....he might discover something about Reshma.........how this was going to happen.....he had no idea at all.........to be continued Evelyn
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