Why Did You?

14. His Pain

Lucknow, India

Aryan and Meera were sitting on the dining table and enjoying their dinner. Actually, it was only Aryan who was enjoying his wife's hand made food, while Meera was eating for the sake of eating. "How was your day, Meera?" asked Aryan. Meera nodded and muttered a low, "Fine." "Tell me about your students," said Aryan. Meera took a deep breath and said, "I have three groups of fifteen students each. Ranging from ten years to thirty-five or forty." By now they had finished their dinner and Meera took their plates and other things to the kitchen, leaving Aryan alone. 

Aryan sighed. It had been a week since they had shifted to this new house but there was no progress. She was not rude to him anymore. But she was not talking also. She preferred giving short answers to his questions and would often confine herself to her room. He did not know how to make her speak and bring her back to her old self. He went to the kitchen. Meera was busy is washing the dishes. "Talk to Meera, shout at me, scold me, slap me. But please...." Meera ignored his words and at the same time, the bell rang. 

Aryan went to the door and received the parcel. He carried it to the kitchen. Meera looked at him inquiringly. "Induction Cooktop. Now I will do the cooking. Tell me what do you want to eat tomorrow." Meera looked at him for few seconds and left to her room. Aryan kept looking in the direction she went. He kept the cooktop in the kitchen and left to his room.

Aryan's Room

Locking the door from inside, Aryan sat down on the floor, holding his knees close to his heart. He rested his head on the door and let his tears flow. He was feeling weak. Al these years, he had managed to stay strong in the hope of finding Meera. But now, when she was with him, she felt like a stranger. He did not knew her. He was trying but in vain. He did not know what to do and how to do. He would try and start a conversation but she would end it as soon as possible. He wanted to take her out. She refused. He insisted to watch a movie together. She said she was tired.

Banging his head on the door, he let out a low painful moan. He wished to scream. He wished to die. But he couldn't. He let his tears flow down and muffled his sobs. He could not let her know. Though he wanted her to find out. Maybe then she would care. And then, a brilliant plan came to his mind.

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Seoul, South Korea

Rajat entered his room and found Sapna standing near the window. He went to her and gently held her shoulders. "We are leaving after three days," he told her. "Where are we going?" she asked. His touch creating a havoc in her mind. "That is a surprise, sweetheart," he replied, trying to kiss her cheek. She turned around in anger and pushed him. "Stay away from me, Mr Kapoor. And I am not your sweetheart. The only reason I am accompanying you is that I don't want to leave my daughter alone with you. Who knows you might do the same to her as you did to your sister!" And she left the room.

Her words pierced Rajat's heart. Is this what you think about me Sapna? Am I so bad? A tear escaped his eyes and he smashed his hand to the mirror, breaking it to pieces, just like his heart was broken.

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So, how is it?

Yeah I know I am late but what to do, I was so engrossed in reading other's story that I did not get time to write my own. ;)

~Purnima