After having a big brunch, Radhika and her mother retired in the hall, near the fireplace, the spacious decor and the furniture were ever elegant with red and beige colours.
Radhika was resting on a sofa chair, with a book in hand, but a small smile played on her lips, distracting and leaving her mind to go places, her body thought present was flying in the high clouds.
She had a different gleam surrounding her, a confidence that is never ending, which did not fail to get noticed.
Her mother beamed up to observing Radhika.
Sonia Mishra was a beautiful and graceful woman. She stood at 5'8, definitely taller than Radhika, fair complexioned with straight black hair, and glistening porcelain skin. Even though she was forty-five, she looked more like Radhika's sister than her mother. Radhika loved the sari wardrobe collection of her mother's taste. At present, she was wearing a sky blue-coloured Sari with silver jewelled threadwork as borders. Simple yet fashionable.
The almond eyes were the only thing she got from her mother. The two elder Mishra sisters for sure got great looks, whereas Radhika was a little ordinary and plain in comparison.
"You seem so happy today." She observed, abruptly breaking the silence.
Radhika put down the book on her stomach and leaned back still smiling.
"I just am." Radhika asserted, at the same also hedging the enquiry.
Her mother's smiling face turned a shadow of concern.
"Radhika, my darling girl, are you in love?" She asked anxiously.
At that, Radhika's happy bubble burst and disappeared into the thin air, when she felt the anxiety coming off from her mother.
Goodness, can't she just be happy? Should there always be a reason?
"God, no mom, it's just...can I not be happy without a particular reason? Being merry can be found in little things too. Love has nothing to do with it and frankly, I don't believe in it. It's only better in books and theatre, but in reality, it's too unconvincing." Radhika went on dramatically.
She heard a sigh.
"I don't understand what you say these days. You're turning strange and impossible, Is this how you talk to your mother, Radhika? I'm concerned about you. You are very well aware of how your father is if he gets to know that you're..."Her voice rose in panic.
Radhika sat upright in the plush chair.
"Mom, hey, calm down. I'm sorry for being rude. I'm not in love or such thing, I promise." Radhika tried to calm her nerves.
The frown lines on her mother's forehead straightened a little. Her inky black eyes and the few aged lines softened a little which had pulled up in a hurt tightness a minute ago. Radhika mentally kicked herself for being obnoxious.
Sonia took her daughter's hands in both of hers and smiled at Radhika, tracing the lines and features of her face with the caressing eyes of motherly love.
Radhika saw the diamonds in her ears sparkle just the way they shined from the delicate forefinger of her left hand.
"You have to confide in me, whatever it may be. You promise that, right?" Her despair-filled eyes searched Radhika's.
A stricken whimper escaped Radhika's heart. No, mom, I can't. I'm sorry.
She managed to put up a false smile as she squeezed her mother's cold fingers.
"Yes, mom, I will, I promise." She said in a low tone.
Her mother brightened up immediately and hugged Radhika tight to her chest.
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Drawn Together: KFAR
Romance"How long is it going to take?"An impatient growl, travelled into the room from outside. Radhika sighed. Dear, lord, help me in getting rid of this impossible man. "I can't reach the zipper of the dress."She yelled finally, giving up, all her hair f...
