chapter 12

He entered into the RR Mansion with a fake smile on his lips covering his fear ,deep within his soft heart.He didn't want her to know the truth...He need to be pretend as everything is normal."Amma, Pallavi Ekada.." He asked desparately.He had to say her sorry for last night fight."Tumhara Room Mai..Kya Hua, Tum Etna Jaldi Ghar Aya.."Before she could complete Raghav run upstairs."Raghav..Tu Nasta Kiya...Sun Toh.."Amma shouted from back.She is in his room that means she has returned back to him.. She has forgiven him also, maybe.He entered slowly... She was sleeping..He got a little surprised. She doesn't sleep during this hours.. It's lunch time. Has she returned from Shop or Take a leave today Also.🙄He sat near her head, leaned down a little for focused view of her pretty face. Calm, cold and beautiful. Seems like she is smiling in dream.. He stared at her without blinking... like he wants to freeze that moment for ever. He tried but couldn't control himself for caressing her head softly over her hairs...To his surprise, she got up..."Raghav, Tum ! Tum Kab Aye... Tum Toh... Magar Mujhe Utaya Kyn Nahi. Raghav...Mai Tumse Baat Kar Rehi Hun.. Raghav" She chuckled in hurry."Hn..Em Ledu.. Nothing. Pallavi." He replied.He was happy to see her anger vanished... and she has transformed into her older self."Pallavi, Mereko Kuch Bolna Hai TumKo" he started first."Shhh, Pehele Mujhe Bolne Do...Ok" She chuckled in middle putting her finger on his lips as casual."Raghav, I am sorry... for last night...I don't know why I reacted over..on such mare things... Amma Ne Mujhe Kal Subha Ke Sare Baat Bataye...I know it's my fault. U got late for me but I yelled at you without putting me in your shoe....Aur.." She was seem to be restless.Raghav stopped her in middle" Pallavi.. Pallavi, Relax. Tum Kaiko Sorry Bol Raha Hai..Galti Toh Mene Kiya Naa.Mereko Kal Raat TumKo Esa Chillana right Nehi Tha...I am sorry Pallavi.. Mereko Maaf Kardo. Malum Nehi Mereko Gussa Ate Hi Kya Ho Jata Hai.. Kuch Jaan Nehi Pata Bas Bol Deta Hai.. Sorry." He told softer way than ever.She could feel his regret from his eyes..She just overwhelmed after listening his part.."Man Na Padega.. Mujhe Toh Believe Nehi Hua... Ghamandi Rao Tumne room saaf kiya Aur Sorry Bhi Bol Rehe Ho...Ye Toh Miracle Hai..Tum Sach Mei Badal Rehe Ho... Raghav.Good, I am impressed with you my boy. Keep it up 😉" She winked tapping on his shoulder.He smirked..." Toh Ab Bas Ye Golgappa Wali Face Pe Thodasa Smile Lao Aur Cholo Lunch Karte Hai..Ok, "She added.She got up and freshed, dragged him to down near to dining area holding his hand.While eating she noticed him..He seemed to be upsat... She remember How there is captivate shine on face that forces her to stare... But she didn't find that today. Even he wasn't eating properly... holding the spoon and sinking himself some deep thought..."Raghav..Kuch Hua Kya..Tum Pareshan Lag Rahe Ho..Kuch Hai Toh Mujhe Bata Sakte Ho.." She chuckled softly.."Eme Ledu.. Nothing Pallavi..Mai Thik Hai..."Said trying to control his emotions defending with a fake smile.Instead of feeling  relaxed, that smile scared her more... It's not his casual smile.. She was sure...She knew His carefree smile is simply mesmerizing... That's makes her heart skipped a beat.But now she could only sense like something is not right.She came closer near to his face.." Raghav , Kuch chuppa Rehe Ho Kya.. Mujhse. ""Mai Bola Na Nothing. Bas Voh Naya Design Ka Kuch Kaam Hai...Bass" He lied."Pacca..Naa. Aur Kuchh Toh Nehi Hai. Don't worry Raghav. Sab Thik Hoga...Aab Apna Muh Kholo Aur Ye Lo" She put a spoon full of food in his mouth."Ummm..😧 Pallavi Kya Kar Reha Hai Tum. Mai Khud Kha Lega" He protested."Nehi..Mai Dek Rehi Hun Tum Kese Kha Rehe Ho..Toh Bas Aab Mai Khila Rehi Hun Naa, Toh Chupchap Khao..Tumne Kal Raat Se Achhe Se Nehi Khaya..Toh Aab Tum Ye Pura plate finish Karoge. Ardham Ainda" She ordered in a bossy way while feeding him fondly.Raghav felt so lucky to have her but within a second He cursed himself for his misfortune Also that he had just left few hours with her... It's his last day ... He had decided to spend it with her entirely..To gather some  little moments...He will store those priceless  moments for ever... Trying his best to control his tears.Though Pallavi had got her answer Still she felt unsatisfied with it...Pallavi was chatting with Amma in lawn which was visualised by Raghav standing on Balcony...His gaze was all fixed on his beautiful Wife... When she would leave,  he is surely going to miss all these things.. that he is noticing now..Her cute smile, little Fairy face.. Her intoxicated smell, her silky hair, her smirk, her taunts.. Most specially the word Ghamandi Rao. Teardrops started gathering lower to his eyes... His heart turned heavier than before...his handsome face turned fade in fear..But What if he could Store it , then..He took out his Pn and started recording..He knew this is wrong but..He had no such intention..All he wants to keep those memories with him forever...Sweet memories are the best things we have but to live without the person behind those memories is most painful.When Pallavi took a leave from lawn, he turned off the pn .Pallavi saw him silent standing near the window... again thinking like before.She couldn't see him like this, needs to do something to refresh his mood, but Why didn't he visit office after lunch🙄."Ahh 😉, Mere Haat..Ahh" Raghv rushed to her."Kya Hua Pallavi ?? Tum Chillaya Kaiko...Kya Hua Tumhara Haat Ko..""Ahh, Raghav Bahhat Dukh Raha Hai..Mera Haath Drawer Mai Phas Geya Galti Se ,Mei Comb Nikal Rehi Thi..🥺" she stated with fake sob.He knelt down and checked placing her palm in his..."Kaha Hai.. Mereko Toh Kuch Dekh Nehi Aa Raha.. Kidhar Dard Ho Raha Hai.."He slowly pressed some points on her palm.. She just screamed everytime shouting at him" Kya Raghav , Mujhe Dard Ho Raha Hai Aur Tumhe Majak Sujh Raha Hai.. Tumhe Lagta Hai Ki Mai Natak Kar Rehi Hun..""Mujhe Apne Baal Banane The ,Ab Patanehi Kese Karungi.. Bappa, Ye Kya Kiya..Aab Kohn Mera Help Karega.." Pallavi made a puppy face☹️."Mai spray Leke Ata Hai.."While applying the spray he asked in genuine" Tum Chaho Toh Main Tumko Help Karega.. Hairstyle Mai.."Pallavi got what she want.. still trying to make situation normal.." Hn😯Tum.. Tumhe Ata Vi Hai Kya..Bade Aye..Koi Jarurat Nehi Mai Amma Ko Bula Lungi.." Praying he should say NO."Sari Ka Dukan.. Don't challenge Me..I am Raghav Rao and Mai Kuch Vi Kar Sakta Hai. Ardham Ainda". Raghav said proudly."Toh Thik Hai, Ye Lo Aur Suru Ho Jao.." pallavi told him handing the comb.Raghav took the comb and stand behind the sitting pallavi, to the front of mirror. He tucked all hair to back and slowly started combing being much careful that it won't hurt her..Pallavi who was expecting to see Raghav happy got upset when she noticed that his silence is continuing..His left hand grabbing the comb while other one on her shoulder..He was looking down, focused...Pallavi looked in mirror, feel tensed carving for his smile since last 5 hours...After finishing when he gave her back that comb.. She poked him at abs over his shirt..to tease him."Ae, Asa Maat Karo.." He chuckled instantly."Kyn, Tumhe Gudgudi Hoti Hai 😉.. Phir Toh Mai Jarur Karungi.." She laughed.She was poking him again and again with her tiny fingers while Raghav trying to stay away.. Laughing loudly in reflex."Raghav.. Raghav..Kyn, Gudgudi Hoti Hai 🤣..Aur Karu.." She just run behind him."Nehi.. Pallavi..Hotahe Mereko Gudgudi..Jor Se Hotahe.. Please" Raghav said in between laughing.The room which was silent a few minutes ago, Now filled with laughter with their Tom and Jerry game.Loosing balance, Both of them fall on Bed, Pallavi over Raghav. Her palms lied on the unbottomed portion, his hand were on bed..Both looking eachother sharing a intense eye lock.. She must Say that his eyes were not only attractive but also expressive. They never fails to express his emotions whether it's anger, pain, love or lust..Their sweet moment was broken by Naidu who requested Pallavi to come downstairs.Pallavi went, leaving an awkward Raghav lying on bed...Raghav refused for dinner together saying that he will have it ,at Den later and rushed his den giving some fake excuses of work...He had locked from inside. Sitting on his chair holding a glass of his favourite companion Alcohol.. His look was fixed on some documents in the table.. the divorce papers.As per the condition he had agreed with Pallavi's Father..He would handed her tomorrow... He had already signed in it...He had left just a night more..He Knew things with be so painful for him henceforth But All he wants her happiness...For that he is ready to bear everything..She gave him his family back, mended the broken relationship with his mother.. Before also she saved his life twice.. But What she has gained in return..?Nothing..Apart from pain. He knew no matter how she tries to hide her carving for her family, he can notice it easily... Moreover Raghav Rao is the man of promise. He had promised her & it's time to fulfill that..He look at the two empty bottles and his marriage photo fame.. he took it close near to his face and mopped with palm slowly over it with moist eyes...No , He couldn't handle anymore. Hugged that photo pressed against his chest and knelt down on the floor...His soft sob has turned into loud cry... with messy hair and sobber red eyes, hot teardrops running along his cheeks falling directly on floor.."Sari Ka Dukan,Mereko Maaf Karna Mai Tumko Jhut Bola.. TumKo Malum Hai Kal TumKo Tumhara Family Vapus Mil Jayega.. Tumhara Baba TumKo Lene Aayega...Tum Chala jayega Na Vapus... Mereko Chodke... Hamesa Ke Liye... Mereko Patahe.. Mai Bahat Bura Hai..Mai Tumko deserve Nehi Karta,Tum Janeka Baad Kush Rehega...Aur Mereko Bhol Jayega... Par Tum Chala jayega Toh Mai Akela Ho jayega Pallavi.. Kyon Mereko Ghamandi Rao Bolega, Kyon Mereko Taunt Merega, Kon lamba Lamba Lecture Dega, Kyon Mereko Khana Khilageya...Mai Tumko Bahat miss Karega...Mai Bhahat Royega..Tum Jab Jayega Toh Mera Ea smile,Ea khushi..Aur Mara Sase Vhi Le jaayega Apne Saath... Mereko Malum Nehi Hai Mai Kesa Jeeyega.. Aur Jee Vhi Paayegaa Ya Nehi.... Pallavi... Pallavi..🥺😭"He was just shouting her name helplessly... Crying loudly as if his whole world is going to end...He is the RAGHAV RAO..He fears no-one.. Even fear get itself scared hearing his name... But  now, the fear of losing her had conquered his body, mind Everything... The fear of empty bed beside him, the fear of no-one to comfort him during nightmares, the fear of his room devoid of Lavender... Making him mad...Everything started blurring...The alcohol has started it's work...He was loosing his balance slowly...Dozing off his body on the bare floor of Den... Grabbing that photo with running tears..."Pallavi.. Mereko Chodke Maat Jao...Mai Marjageya...Mar Jayega Mai.. Please Pallavi.. 😭" Only wishpers coming out from his shaken lips filled the atmosphere of Den."Raghav.. Raghav... Tumhara Ehi Sone Ka Erada Hai Kya..." She knocked from outside but couldn't get any answer. Nor his Painful murmurs reached to her as the walls are soundproof.She left with a sad face  assuming him to be busy or may fall asleep...Let him sleep So that he should fell relaxed..He seemed tension for work. She thought in her mind while leaving the Den.To be continued ⏭️