Yeh Malaal Ishq

Chapter 3

Notes: From Chapter 2 Story is in present day. I forgot to mention it in the previous chapter.

San Francisco 25 Aug,2019.

A lady was running around a child around the house. "Mamma, catch me" the child shouted. "Suhana, stop. Drink your milk right now. Why are you shouting? Your papa will wake up.", the lady said. "Papa came back". "Yes he did", a handsome man in his thirties said. "You woke up". "I havd to, you both were making so much noise." ,he said. "Your daughter is not drinking milk",the lady said. "Suhana, drink your milk right now". "But, papa". "Suhana, drink it. How will my angel become strong if she didn't drink her milk", he said. "OK". "Now, finish it. I am getting late", the lady said.

"Papa, yesterday India won. You know the captain made 100. His name is ... I forgot." "So you were watching TV at night. " he started tickling her. "Papa stop. Stop na, I want to ask mamma a question". "ok, go then. I will get ready for work and then I will drop you". "Mamma, who is the captain of India team? Mamma tell na. Captain of India team". Her eyes wondered to him. She could see that he didn't want to hear it. "Mamma". "Karan Luthra". Her eyes was searching for some signs and she could see that his fist has tightened. Suddenly, his phone was ringing.He was gone.

"Suhana, how many times I am telling you not to say anything of cricket in front of your papa." "But mamma". "I said no Suhana. After this not a word of cricket or I will not let you watch it." " Go and get ready". "Sona, Why are you angry on her? What is her fault? She likes cricket Sona." "Mom, I don't want to see him lost again." "Sona, Why are you both running from your past.Till when you can run,beta? It will catch up. Then what will you do?" "Mom why are you bringing this." "Because she is right", her dad said. "Sona, I know you and him don't want to go to India. I can understand both of your decision, beta. But you have to understand that you both can;t live your live like this. Banning Suhana from watching cricket is not the solution", her dad was saying to her.

"Dad, I understand that. But we can't go back to India. I don't want him to come back in my life again. I can't fall for him again.There is nothing for us." "Are you sure about it? You didn't ask even ask him. I know he will say no. But beta, there might be nothing for you. Because we all here with you. But what about him." "Dad, he don't want to get back to them. He hate them." "You know Sona" her mother started saying "hate is such a strong word. He didn't hate his family. He is just angry. If he hated his family then the mention of cricket would do nothing. But he gets angry because he still care for him. He still cares for his family." "He have done so many things for us that we are indebted to him. We just want both of you happy. And right now you are not. Just think about it."

"Dad, what about Suhana? If we go back then what will I tell her. She is just 6 years old." "You know Sona, someday you have to tell Suhana the truth." "But Dad, If we go back, what we will tell his family?". "Sona, calm down. First talk to him then decide. you know he is stubborn." her mother said.

She knew her mother was right. He don't want to go back. But how many days they will be hiding like this, running from the past. She also wanted him to be happy. She wanted the shadows that were always presents in his eyes to be gone. But she didnt want to face her past. Didn't want to face him. She was so confused. But she knew what had to be done. She wanted her friend to be happy and his happiness lies in India. Decision made, she felt a weight was lifted off her shoulder. She was happy. She knew what she has to do.

"Sona, What happened? I am calling you for 5 minutes. Where were you lost? I wanted to tell you we are leaving. I will drop Suhana to school. Bye".

"RISHABH", She replied. He turned. "Nothing", she said.