Endless Love

Chapter 9

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Sam got ready in a beautiful frock, she looked like an angel in that dress. Her teacher complimented her look but Sam was sad thinking about Avu since she didn't reached the venue.

The function was started, Sam was about to cry. Her teachers consoled her and made her to perform her song. She done that half-heartedly. She prayed that Avu should come before getting her award.

"OMG!!! It's already late and this traffic.. Off!!" She cursed looking her watch. "My baby would be worried" she thought and that made her sad. "Bhaiya when will we reach?" She asked the cab driver. "Traffic is cleared madam we will reach in another 15 minutes" he replied. She sighed in relief but she felt something strange in her. She also prayed that Rakesh shouldn't see her.

"A happy evening to all dignitaries, guests, and delegates with great joy and immense exultation. I feel privileged to extend my warm welcome to all presented here for the celebration of our 30th Annual day. It become a regular aspect and part of CMS.

Now, I invite Guests to the today's function with a request to come on to position and occupy the distinguished chair". A staff welcomed all the guest with smile.

"We fell honored to have with us the honorable Chief Guest. His excellency Mr. Siddharth Nigam - Sir you hardly need any introduction, you have made all of us proud of your distinguished work in numerous capacities. You are one of the most celebrated foreign services dignitaries and our Alumni" she extended her welcome to Sid and he came on the stage. Sam looked him with smile since she didn't understood the words her teacher said. She clapped her little plams happily with smile.

Siddharth gave a professional speech which was admired by everyone. He ended the speech by saying Become a student of change. It is the only thing that will remain constant. Everyone applauded for his energetic speech. Management published their yearly achievement and finally they announced that was time to cheer up the achievers. Sam looked at the door with hope but was disappointed.

Avu reached the school and rushed towards auditorium, she met one of the Sam's teacher, she said Avu need be on stage while Sam getting award. Avu was shocked to hear that. She nodded and left the place but her heart beat was so fast. She don't wanna meet anyone related to him.

"Why did guest didn't attend the function?" "He had an emergency work, he was not able to attend the function". Someone's conversation reached Avu's ear, her face lightened up, she feel relaxed and thank God.

"First award for our little stars who did their best in their academic" they announced. Few children came on stage along with their parents and collected their award.

"Next award is a special award. It's for the best kid overall activities. "Best preschooler of the year". This award has a speciality, our chief guest was to awarded with this title,now our student getting award from his hand. We wish the kid to grow successful in future like him. Let us call Samaira on stage to collect the award" Teacher announced with excitement.

Meara reached the auditorium. Sam went upon stage but her face reflected sadness. Sid felt happy to see Samon stage and he felt proud of the kid. He thought she is not just beautiful but also intelligent. His thought were disturbed by seeing her sad face and her realised her mother didn't attend the function.

Several year ago, he too felt the same when he walked on the stage alone. His heart ached to see her sad face. "What kind of mother is she? Is her profession is more important than her daughter?" He scolded her mom mentally.

He smiled looking at her but her face reflected sadness. He again smile and tried consoling her.

Avu's pov

"Mrs Avneet you are late" one of the staff said. "Yeah yeah, I'm sorry. Where is Sam?" I asked. "She is on the stage. You do one thing on the stage by back entrance" she replied with smile. "Yeah sure, thank you" I thanked her and went near stage. My heart beat was different, I don't know why I am feeling this way. I reached the stage and only thing I could see was my daughter. She too saw me and ran towards me. "Oh!! my baby girl missed me alot" I thought and hugged her.

I heard a huge applause from the audience. I looked at them with smile and kissed my baby. Mrs Avneet please stand with Samaira for receiving the award her class teacher asked me. I nodded and raised my head to see the guest with smile.

I was taken aback to see him there and my eyes glued with his which was burning like a fire. His eyes reflected his frustration. My vision was blurred by freshly formed tears. His face was stern, even a little melancholy, in repose.

Here was the Same long boned face, tapering to a pointed chin, the same widely space eyes with the droop of the left eyelid, the same steady but slightly ironic gaze except his breath taking smile. Instead, it filled with frustration, annoyance, irritation, aggravation and agitation.

I forgot about the surroundings, the loud applause brought me back to the reality. "Mommy, come" my girl pulled me with her holding my fingers. I took a small steps and stand close to him. Standing there close to him after several years, bought several thoughts in my mind. I stood there without any words, he handed over the award. Sam got that with happiness and she hugged me in overwhelming happiness.

My girl was happy and achieved very big think in her life but I couldn't take part in her enjoyment. I couldn't cheer her up. "What a bad mom I'm?!!" The thoughts made my eyes watery again. "Mommy!! why are you crying?" my baby asked me sadly with tear. "No dear I'm happy and crying in happiness" I said kissing her cheeks.

By giving him the last look, I came down with my daughter. My heart filled with fear, "Oh God what will I do know? Why are you testing me this much? No I will not leave my child. Whatever may happen but I will not give my child to anyone".

"Sam, shall we leave?" I asked my daughter. She looked me with confusion. "I'm not well dear, these sounds are giving me headache" I said. She nodded. I signed in relief and took her out with me.

We reach home in half an hour. I gave bath to my baby and changed her dress. "Mommy, do you remember that uncle. Who gave award to me?" she asked which left me in shock. "Uncle?!!" I asked with shock. "Mean, I saw him today afternoon. He bought me ice-cream, he told many stories, that stories were soo good. I loved it mommy, you to tell me the same story hereafter" she said leaving me in complete shock.

Sam will not get attached to people easily but within a day, she got attached with him and talking about him continuously. "God!! please don't separate my child from me", tear rolled down my eyes.

"Aunty!!" Sam's voice brought me back to world. "Sam look I brought gifts for you. This is your mommy's gift and this is mine". Anu gave her the gifts we purchased. She look at me and guess something. "Okay sweetheart, you show these gifts to your friends and play with them" she said. Sam accepted and ran out with joy.

"Hey, Avu what happened?" she asked with concern. I too want to cry and want someone to share my grief. So I cried my heart out hugging her. She left me to cry by patting my back. After few minutes, I got consoled and looked at her. "What Avu! what happened" she asked.

"Hmm!! I too want to say this with someone....
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From next chapter different side of the story. All their happy memories (flashbacks😊)

Hi friends,
9th chapter is here. Do read, vote and give your valuable reviews.

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Anshika.

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