Chapter 52: chapter 52

Next day after Kriti's wedding when everyone was at the dining table , Meera said," We have sent out  our girl to another house ,now I think it's time to bring another girl in the form of a daughter-in -law to this house..  What do you say, Mamta??Aditya stopped his spoon for a few seconds  in mid air when he heard Meera."Even I was thinking the same", Mamta replied.."I have a girl in my mind who will be a perfect match for  our Aditya..", Meera proposed. "Who is it??", Grandma was excited..Mamta, Vinod and Aditya looked at each other..Aditya was about to say something ,but stopped when he heard the name from Meera's Mouth.."I feel Sanjana is a better match for our Aditya... She is such a lovely girl.. What do you say, Aditya?? she asked..""If you really think so, then she will be, you people discuss, I have a meeting to attend, so excuse me", Aditya left.."You snatched my words Meera, even, I wanted Sanjana as Aditya's bride.."Mamta sounded  excited."Meera, did you forget everything that happened to you", Grandma roared.."But it has nothing to do with Sanjana maa, don't blame her for nothing..And moreover I have seen love for Aditya in her eyes.. and I feel like even Aditya likes her..Don't separate them for your ego.."Grandma was left speechless after hearing from Meera..All these days she stopped Mamta on Meera's name, but now Meera herself is ready to accept Sanjana..She didn't understand what to do.."Maa, did you forget how Sanjana helped you on the wedding day? '' Meera asked.. "I remember Meera but that doesn't mean that I can accept her as my daughter in law..Kriti's mother-in-law has asked her daughter Priya for our Aditya..I feel Priya is perfect for Aditya.. They will be of our status and our daughter will be happy if their daughter is in our house.., they will not trouble our Kriti", grandma replied."I don't believe this logic maa, besides Aditya will not like the girls with princess syndrome and Priya is an epitome of it .Think of it maa", Meera explained..Grandma sighed and said, " but what will we tell Kriti's in-laws, they will feel dejected if we reject them, and I am afraid this will have an effect on our Kriti..""Mom, I can't destroy one child's life for another child..I will talk and explain things to Kriti's in -law's.. and manage them, you don't worry"..Grandma was still in her thoughts and didn't respond immediately..Meera didn't give up and after two hours of brainwashing, grandma finally agreed for Sanjana and Aditya's wedding..When she agreed, Mamta and Meera were excited and they decided to go to Rekha's house to talk about Sanjana and Aditya.When Mamta reached her room she immediately called Aditya and said with a smile on her lips" Aditya , grandma agreed for your wedding with Sanjana".Aditya took a long breath and replied with " Hmmmmm""Aadi ,are you not happy?? Why is your voice so dull?? "Nothing ma, I am absolutely happy.. What could be better news than this!!!"He replied with a smile on his lips..Sanjana's POVNext morning when I woke up ,I checked my phone..  I see there is no  message nor call from Aditya .I  sat up and called him but it said "busy''.. I ignored and walked towards the bathroom to take a shower"..When I came out I heard my phone ring. I ran towards it , thinking it was from Aditya..But to my disappointment it was from Kriti.."Hey, Kriti..", I greeted..hey Sanjana, I hope I didn't disturb your sleep??"Hey !!, not at all.. tell me Kriti..""Actually Sanjana, Hardik has arranged a small party for  the youngsters in a hotel today evening.. I will be happy if you could make some time and attend it.." Kriti invited .,"thank you for the invitation Kriti, I will be there" , I accepted..In the evening, I wore a black colour body con dress and paired  it with  black heels..I took a taxi to reach the hotel Kriti mentioned..When I got down ,I saw Anika getting down from the car.. we greeted each other and walked towards the party area..The room was dark but   was lit with disco lights all over.. I saw people enjoying drinks and DJ..the music was very loud..New couple were busy greeting guests and toasting their champagne glasses..My eyes searched for Aditya , but I couldn't spot him..I sat on a table along with Anika and saw Priya and Sanjay walking towards us..I greeted them and they joined us on the same table..Priya offered me a drink saying it's just a cool drink but I denied , I don't want to take any risks..Very soon, music became loud and everyone was in the mood to dance..Anika and Priya dragged me to the dance floor and I started enjoying it with them.Little later I saw Sanjay joining us.. He was dancing beside me. He was not touching me so I didn't feel uncomfortable.. I was just enjoying the music.  Few moments later I  felt a strong grip around my waist, I was shocked and turned to see who it was.. Smile appeared on my lips when I saw Aditya beside me..He was holding my waist tightly and there was no smile on his lips..He looked very angry as if someone had snatched his property.."What happened to him?? Why is he so angry??", I thought to myself..He danced along with me without any  expression on his face   and  I could feel his angry gaze on me..While dancing he pulled me into his arms holding my waist  tightly and my hands on his strong chest..He was very close to me and his cold gaze was giving me a shake in my spine." Aadi ,why are you so angry??" I asked.."Don't you know the reason?", He asked me in return..I felt uncomfortable in his arms, I tried to come out of his arms but he gripped me even tightly.I pushed him back to get rid of myself from his embrace and tried to walk out, but he grabbed my wrist and held it very tightly..Tears rolled in my eyes due to the pain.,"Aadi you are hurting me.. "He left me and I ran towards the washroom to control my tears and I know he followed me..I too wanted to talk to him to know the reason for his behaviour..When I came out of the washroom ,he stood outside ,grabbed my wrist and dragged me towards an empty hotel room..He closed the door with a loud bang and held my arms tightly."Aadi, leave me what's wrong with you?? ",I resisted..Are you not happy with me?? he asked. "What?? wait ?? What kind of question is that?? why do you even say that..?""then what is Mr. Sanjay doing on the  dance floor with  you??""I was angry when I heard him. I pushed him back and roared " Are you out of your mind Aadi.. what are you even talking about??", He is just a friend.."Oh really!!, you make friends in the very first meeting and you even exchange numbers..You have become so close that he drops you home and he even stays at your home for one hour.."I didn't have any words ,what was he even talking about??"Are you doubting me Aditya? and you were stalking me.."I felt disgusted  by what I heard..Tears rolled down my cheeks hearing his words..The mobile in my hand rang and it was from mom..I wiped my tears, controlled my voice and picked up the call.."Sanjana, where are you beta??", it's already late ,come back early.."Yes maa, I am starting now.", I replied and disconnected the call..I looked at him with tears in my eyes and said, "Aadi, you are overthinking and there is nothing between me and him.. "I explained everything about how I met him, what I spoke to him and how mom got sick and how he helped me return home in Aadi's absence..When I finished ,I said, " I never thought there would be a day where I have to explain my love and loyalty  towards you Aadi.. .I was controlling my tears and with a hoarse tone I said, " Can you please drop me home, mom is waiting"..He tried to say sorry, but I raised my hand and said ," can we talk tomorrow please " I finished my sentence and left the room..I walked out of the hotel and he brought his car to the entrance..I was weeping through out and looked out of the window to avoid his gazeWhen I reached home , I didn't even say goodbye to him and ran towards my home..