Neighbours

Part 10 : Randhir's first earnings

"You have to be strong Randhir" "For everyone in the family" "Maa..Papa..Radhika didi..." She said  "Wish I would have listened to Papa" said Randhir in low voice
"This all happened because of me" He said
"Don't blame yourself now" It's not late" "You want to do something for Papa na..." "Then make him happy Randhir" Sanyukta said
"Make him proud of you" She said Randhir hugged her more tightly
"I am sorry..." He said
"It's fine...you don't need to be sorry" She said
"I talked rudely to you" "I didn't tried to understand that you were saying it for us only..." He said
"It's fine...I am glad that you now understood my point" She said
"I love you" He said
"I love you too" She replied
They sat like this for entire night. Around 4 in the morning Randhir made a movement in her arms breaking her sleep
"Randhir...what happened?" She asked
"It is 4 in morning...you have exams today" "Go back home Sanyukta..." "No one knows you are here" He said "It's okay...being with you was more important for me" She cupped his face
"You feeling better?" She asked "Hmmm..." He replied kissing her head
"Why do you so much?...ki jhagada hone par bhi tum mere liye yaha aayi...itna risk lekar" "Puri raat meri saath rahi" He said
"Because I love you so much" "And I know you too..." She said
"Thanks Sanyukta..." He smiled faintly "Anything for you..." She kissed his forehead
"All the best..." He said
"All the best to you too Randhir" She said
"I am going to open shop.. today" He said
"Great...I am so happy for you" "I know you'll do good..." "aab sab aacha hoga" She said
"Hmm..." "I will make things perfect for us too..." He said
"I trust you..." She said
He hugged her "I am going to open our shop today...then will go hospital" He said
"Yes..." "all the best" She said breaking the hug
"Do well in exams" He said
"Hmmm..." she replied Sanyukta came back to her home Aryan was standing there blocking her way to the room Sanyukta got afraid as she was not caught by Aryan "Where were you?" Aryan asked
"Bhai...I was...I was on terrace" She said
"What were you doing on terrace at this time" Aryan asked
"I have exam today...I woke up early to do revision" Sanyukta covered it up "Where is your book then?" Aryan asked
"Here...this are notes which I made and I referred" Sanyukta pulled some pages from her pocket
"But when Papa asked you yesterday...you said you are all prepared for today's exams" "Then what was the need of revision" Aryan asked
"Aryan bhai come on...its nothing wrong in re-rivising..." "And why are you investigating me with so many questions" She said
"No..I was just confirming" He said "What confirming..?" She asked "Nothing...I just want that Randhir to stay away from you" "That's it" Aryan said and left
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Morning arose. Sanyukta was leaving for college now. She got down took blessings from god and her parents. Randhir too got ready. He informed Renuka and Radhika about it They were so happy that Randhir is finally joining their family business from today. Randhir took blessings and came out of the house. Sanyukta and Randhir saw each other before leaving for their respective works
"Do well...all the luck" He mumbled "Everything will be fine" "All the best" She mumbled
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Randhir reached their shop
He unlocked the shutter
He touched the floor before getting inside the shop
The shop was well maintained. Indeed they are one of top most gold shops in Jaipur
Randhir did a small puja before starting his work.
He studied throughly about the accounts,sales and everything that he should be knowing to run business successfully
Customers started coming and Randhir greeted them well
All staff members were loving to work with Randhir
He was warm and friendly
Even customers appreciated him for his work
After a long and busy day Randhir was finally happy and satisified today. He did some useful work
His day his time...was utilized fully When he checked accounts...total sales for the day came to 6.5lacs.
He was in constant touch with Radhika and Shyam.
He got to know the bypass surgery went well.
Now he will be heading to hospital to meet his father
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"Hi..How was your day" Sanyukta said over the phone
"Fine...I am actually feeling very good today" Randhir said
"I am happy for you Randhir" she said "How was your exam?" He asked "Fantastic...quite an easy one" she said "Great..." He said
"You fine.?..had lunch?" She asked "Hmm...had sandwich" He said "Okay..where are you now?" "In shop?" She asked
"Just left...going to hospital to see Papa" "And you?" He said
"And you..?" "I will be leaving college in next 10 minutes" she said
"Can we met?" He asked
"Where?" She asked
"CCD near your college" He said "Okay...see you there" She said
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Sanyukta was waiting for Randhir at CCD
He came and they shared a warm hug "I wanted this..." He said breaking the hug
"I am there for you...always" She said
"How was your first day?" She asked "Good...I enjoyed working..." He said "Thats great..." She replied
"I visited hospital today in afternoon" She said
"Did you meet Papa?" He asked
She nodded in NO
"His surgery went successful...he is recovering slowly" "It is positive sign Randhir" She said
"Maa told me..." "Go and meet him" "He will be so happy today" "Aadhi tabiyat toh unki yeh baat sunkar hi thik hoyaegi" She said
"I am scared" He said
"You have to be strong" "You cannot fall weak" She said
"Hmm" He nodded
"Jao Randhir..." "Let him celebrate the happiness..." She said
Randhir hugged her again before leaving
"See you at night" He said
She nodded
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Randhir came to hospital Renuka,Radhika and Shyam were happy to see him
"How is Papa?" "Jiju..." he asked Shyam
"He is out of danger...the surgery was successful" Shyam said
"Can I meet him?" Randhir asked "Hmm...but make sure...he cannot speak much" "And he is very happy on knowing that you have joined our business and you were at shop for entire day" Shyam said
"Go and meet him beta..." Renuka said - - - - - -
Randhir stood in front of Harsh. Harsh slowly opened his eyes.
He looked weak.
Harsh raised his hand in direction of Randhir.
He couldn't speak due to oxygen mask covered his mouth and nose.
Randhir pulled out a cheque of Rs 6.5 lacs and placed it near Harsh's pillow "Papa...today's total sale" Randhir said Tears appeared in Harsh's eyes. Randhir hold his hand
"Sorry Papa..." He said touching their joined hands "Sorry..." Randhir mumbled and cried bitterly
Harsh nodded in NO indicating him not to cry
He made a movement with his fingers Harsh gently wiped Randhir's tears. Randhir lightly hugged his father.
"My son's first earnings" Harsh mumbled in low voice
Renuka who was watching the scene also had tears in her eyes.