Chapter 22: chapter 22

Ravi and Rona sketched a plan. Ravi bid bye to Rona and went home. Meanwhile, Rona started her first step and dialed Sandhya. Sandhya was confused and picked up the call. Rona said, “Sandhya, it’s me Rona!”“Yeah Rona, tell me?”“Some people attacked me last night at home! They tried to sneak into my home but I somehow managed to escape and call the neighbors. But I’m scared as hell!” burst Rona.“What? Are you okay now?” Sandhya screamed.“Yeah, I'm fine now. Sandhya, I need your help.”“Tell me, Rona? What is it?”“Umm, Can I stay at your place for a couple of days? I’m really scared something might happen!”Sandhya didn’t like it at all and was lost in thoughts.“Sandhya? Is it not possible for me to stay there?” asked Rona.“No, no, you can. Let me ask Aunty and I’ll let you know, okay?” he said, disconnected the call, went to Meenakshi, and asked her.Meenakshi agreed and Sandhya was sad that Meenakshi agreed. Sandhya informed the same to Rona and everything was arranged.Surya was in his cabin by the time Ravi reached the office.“Looks like you met Rona just now, huh?” mocked Surya.Ravi nodded his head and Surya asked, “Dude? What’s the matter?”“Surya, I need help from you. Will you be able to do it?“Ravi, I will do anything for you. Tell me, what is it?”And Ravi explained the drama that happened to Rona. Surya was shocked, “Is she alright now?”“Yeah, she is. But she is extremely scared. She was weeping all the time. I don’t think she will be safe there!” exclaimed Ravi.“True that!” said Surya.“Surya, can you let her stay at your bungalow for a couple of days?” Ravi asked.Surya was flabbergasted.“Surya, you can’t help me?”“Ravi, I told you I will do anything for you! But Sandhya thinks that Rona is my girlfriend. She will not be able to take if Rona gets close to me and I can’t let Sandhya drown in sadness!”“I understand, Surya. But there is no other option, please?”“Yes. Whatever is meant to happen, will happen. Rona will be staying at my place from today, Don’t worry!” assured Surya.“Let me talk to Sandhya about it!” continued Surya.“Not necessary, dude. Rona talked to Sandhya about it and she agreed,” said Ravi.“Oh, I see. Where is Rona, btw?”“She is on her way to your bungalow. She might be there any time!” said Ravi.It was 5 in the evening and Rona reached the bungalow. Sandhya had been waiting for her at the gate just for the sake of Surya’s happiness. Sandhya welcomed her and invited her in. Meenakshi and Shashikala looked at her and said, “You’re the employee at the office, right? I got to know everything. Don’t worry, you can stay as many days as you want,” said Meenakshi.Sandhya asked Sombabu to arrange a room for Rona. Sandhya instilled confidence in her and asked her to feel at home.After a while, Shashi’s kids, Vamshi and Deepu, came home from England. Surya sent them for higher education 3 years ago. It was a holiday for them and they surprised everyone. Everyone was joyful. Shashikala was ecstatic. They mistook Rona as Surya’s wife and called her sister. Sandhya listened to it and was heartbroken. Shashikala corrected them and pointed to Sandhya. They rushed to her and said, “Wow! You look gorgeous, sister!” You and Surya uncle are made for each other!”Sandhya smiled gently and walked into the kitchen to make sweets for them.At around 10 in the evening, Surya was back home from the office. He was nervous to face Sandhya. Ravi accompanied him to the bungalow. Ravi was happy that he could see Rona again. Surya said, “Dude, don’t be so happy! You’re the one who should solve this problem.”“Sure, buddy.”“And as long as Rona stays here, you have to stay here! I can be at peace then,” said Surya.Surya smiled and agreed with him. Both of them walked in.As soon as Surya walked in, Vamshi and Deepu surprised him. Surya’s happiness was sky-high, “Vamshi! Deepu! When did you guys come?” and hugged them.Everyone at home was happy. Surya’s eyes were looking for Sandhya.She was inside the kitchen, looking at everything that’s happening, and felt like an outsider.