The Two Fates [Published On Amazon kindle]

Chapter 9

"So how it did go?"

"Disastrous".

"Oh! Was he angry?"

"No! I meant the movie was terrible".

"Who cares about the movie? Did you guys have great time together?"

"Um...yeah..we..talked".

"Talked? I selected a corner seat for you and you just talked?"

"Well! We couldn't bear to sit there till the end, we came out during the interval".

"And?"

"We had cheeseburgers!"

Lekha stared at her sister in law with mock anger "seriously?" She hit her head softly "of all the things I expected!"

Anya grinned heartily, but Lekha wasn't happy about it; they were seated on her bedroom, where she was studying for her entrance test but in reality, chatting away happily.

"It was clever of you, to ditch us last moment" Anya snorted. Lekha pretended to ignore that "I just wanted my brother to forget that bitch and fall in love with you instead, I wanted him to be happy" she said, this time, serious "I wanted to help him...forget".

Anya was touched by the love she had for her brother. But Lekha was childish and immature, thought Anya; she didn't understand the ways of life. You can't just forget someone you loved so easily, Anya knew.

"It doesn't work like that" she said slowly "and besides you should concentrate on your exam rather than mischief".

Lekha didn't reply, instead frowned. "I really appreciate what you're trying to do, but don't you think he needs time to sort things out?" Anya explained "circumstances of our marriage hasn't been normal you know that".

As she said that, Anya realized he was still in love with Riya. After they'd gone to Wimpy's, she'd noticed he was far off, and didn't speak much. They had their burgers in silence and came back home, Laksh having retired to bed without a word. Sometimes he surprised her.

He still loved her, even when she broke off their relationship he still cared, she thought ruefully. Anya wondered what was going to happen to their marriage, will they survive it?

"Anya?" She turned to look at her sister in law "where have you travelled?" Lekha teased. Anya smiled "so how's your studies going on?"
Lekha pursed her lips "no comments please!"

"You  need to prioritize your goals. Don't waste away your talent" Anya said solemnly, rather to herself. "I know!" Lekha swore "but I don't want to become a doctor" she frowned "or any other health care professional for that matter".

Anya stared at her "then study something which you really want to". Lekha shook her head in despair "you know my mom, she's really has high stakes on me, she's already enrolled me in St claire's institute of medical sciences, it's only a matter of time before I clear my exams and join there" there was a bitterness to her tone which Anya couldn't miss.

"Why don't you tell her you don't want to pursue this career?" Anya urged. "Please!" Lekha snorted derisively "as if it's easy to persuade my mother!"

"Talk to your dad then" Anya couldn't understand what was the big deal here. "He supports my mom in whatever decision she makes, it's a waste of time anyway" Lekha kept twisting her pen as if irritated.

Anya remembered how her mother in law had taken the decision of their so swiftly. Laksh had agreed immediately, so did the others.

"What's your dream then Lekha?"she asked, not wanting to see her dreams getting destroyed.