The Things That I Left Behind..

Chapter-13

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C h a p t e r - 13

"A house where a woman is unsafe is not a home."
~Woman,Liberia.
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Mr Malhotra managed to barely nod when Sara walked away from the place.
He had accepted the invitation.
He walked back to where Mrs Oberoi and Saransh stood.
When they noticed his presence,Saransh shook his hand and gave him a bro hug.
He felt weird when he noticed his grin and Saransh spoke,"So dude,what's up?"
He barely said,"Uhh.."
He was smacked at his head on both of his sides,one by Sanjana and one by Sara.
He winced loudly,"Ow."
He chuckled.
Mr Malhotra spoke,"Hello Mrs Oberoi."
Sanjana waved and said,"So son,thanks for helping us.I mean it's a great favour...."
Sara butted in and spoke,"Come on mom!I worked at his office for long hours..."
Sanjana glared and Sara retreated back.
Sanjana turned back and smiled,"I am glad you accepted our invitation.You have helped us so much,it means a lot to me."
She folded her hands in gratitude when Mr Malhotra took her hands and shook his head and spoke,"Ma'am, my mother always spoke that a woman as great as you must always raise her hand to give blessing not to request or to express gratitude."
Sanjana cracked a smile as she said,"Your mother is a wise woman."
He seemed to agree and said,"That she is."
Saransh and Sara looked at each other,shook their heads and shrugged.
As they seem to chat more,Saransh and Sara coughed loudly to get their attention.
When they looked at them,Saransh spoke,"Sorry to interrupt,but the guy named Saransh is hungry."
Sanjana nodded and looked towards Sara and spoke,"Why don't you prepare today's dinner Sara?"
Sara nodded and spoke,"Okay."
She smiled at sara and spoke,"Mr Malhotra,I think we have a long conversation ahead tonight."
He seemed to gulp while Mr Malhotra gulped.
Sara seemed puzzled.
They walked out of the place.

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Sara took four coffee mugs out.She slowly added to each cup some milk,melted butter.After a while she added a dash of salt.She thought for a while and searched for vanilla extract.She found it and added.She started to whisk the contents.
Then she added cocoa powder,sugar and flour.Her mouth salivated at the thought of mug brownie.It had been years since she had made this.She kept the timer for 60 seconds and waited for it to cook.
As she waited for the mug brownies to bake,she looked at the course she had prepared.
Biryani was prepared with Cottage cheese curry.
She silently chuckled at the thought of making all these things after so many years.

I looked at the chocolate section.
My stomach grumbled and I knew I had to make my choice soon.
Looking at the money I had,I couldn't buy the cocoa powder.I decided to buy some chips which were of cheaper quality .So I took a cheap milk chocolate.
I decided to ask Tushar for money for groceries.
I walked the long distance of 1 hour and felt dizzy.I hadn't really eaten well these days.
Taking a deep breath,I opened the wrapper of the chocolate I just brought and popped it.
It was the worst chocolate I ever had.I still swallowed it.
When I reached my locality,I waved back to Susan who seemed to making out with her fiancée.
I made a gross face while she stuck her tongue out,while his fiancée watched us with amazed expression.
But when she looked at the packet,she frowned.
She came down to my lane and said,"Sara.You can't survive on this!Please take my groceries."
I shook my head and gave her a smile.It was nice to have someone caring for you.
We heard some noise of breaking and I muttered curses.I started to go inside when Susan stopped me and said,"Why don't you leave him?He breaks you into pieces."
I stayed silent.
It was true.Why was I staying back?
But my mind seemed to answer.I knew returning to India would mean Taunts,disgrace to my family.
She spoke,"Honey,he breaks you.Atleast break his bones!"
I wanted to laugh but then we heard,"Saaaaarrrraaaa!!Come here you witch!"
I looked aback.Tusshar stood there,his eyes bloodshot and his knuckles clenched.
His one hand had broken wine bottle.He started to attack me.
Susan seemed to be at alert as she pushed me back and spoke,"You asshole!How dare you!"
He didn't seem to care and said,"I know your kind of lady.F**k off."
He still seemed to attack me when Susan kicked him and he fell down.
But he got up and took a rod that was there.
My eyes widened and I ran to save her from the blow,when Her fiancé came and punched him.
It seemed we attracted a lot of attention when Tusshar,noticing that People were coming out to see,he gave them a glare and slurred inappropriate words before fleeing while Susan shouted,"Come here,you asshole!I swear I am going to kill you!"
Her fiancé frowned and spoke,"Ms.Why are you still with him?He clearly disrespects you and tortures you!"
Sara spoke,"My situation is complicated.In my community still,there exists a few people who would blame me for this situation."
Susan spoke,"So what?Screw them!"
Sara shook her head.It wasn't that easy.
But then Susan muttered,"My bro doesn't seem so bothered."
Sara wanted  to ask who she was referring but then tears sprang in her eyes when she noticed.
"Susan!You are bleeding!"
Susan and his fiancé frowned.She checked herself and there was a red smear on her elbow.
Sara started to cry and tried to examine it,"It is all my fault.I should have let you not intervene..."
Susan laughed and said,"Calm down Sara."
Sara still cried,"I swear that next time..."
Susan shook her out of her concerned state and spoke,"Girl,This is ketchup."
Sara frowned and spoke,"Ketchup?But why is it on your elbow?"
Susan winked at his fiancé and spoke,"We maybe a bit kinky."
Sara instantly made a gross face and spoke,"Eww...Get away from me lady."
Susan's fiancé blushed while Susan laughed out.
Sara?She was glad that she was saved today and she too laughed.
Unaware that something's which goes back,can come again to haunt you.

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Quiz time!
What's your favourite ice cream?
Mine is chocolate.But I wouldn't mind strawberry also! :)