Ch-34Laya opened her eyes feeling happy. At least a stranger was concerned about her. That was enough. She had enough of being with these toxic people. She needs freedom. Laya decided to leave these people and everything behind after her discharge. Feeling parched, she felt a thirst for water. She tried to take a glass of water which was placed beside her bed. She tried to take that with her right hand, but she couldn't lift it due to the burn she got. So… feeling uncomfortable she tried to take the glass with her left hand. Even though it was hard for her, she tried to take it. She can guess their treatment towards her, even after she was hospitalized there was no one besides her. They only want her properties or some other things.Feeling bitter, she reached the glass. She tried to hold it tightly but it slipped and fell out of her hands. The sound of glass cracking could be heard outside.The people who stayed outside came inside immediately, feeling worried. She spared a single g
Ch-35Rahul drove all the way to the middle of the city. He has no aim or direction. He just drove where he could find peace.Unknowingly after a long drive, he appeared near Hussain Sagar. The sun left the earth taking the light away and giving the darkness to the world. And for Rahul's sake, it's a no-moon day. He watched as the Hyderabad city brightened with the city lights on the backside of the Buddha statue.The cold breeze hit his exposed arms making him feel refreshed. If only he was there for her. She would not have gone through any of those things. A tear rolled down his eyes. Why wasn't he strong enough to convince his mother? Weren't they both women? Why does she need to torture her like this?Three months back…Rahul went to Chennai to set up his branch. He didn't take Laya because there was a local goon who tried to attack him for not bribing him for the land he brought. With the help of the police, he dealt with them. And the way the Indian police worked it took him tim
As he drove, the rain started pouring down. He couldn't even see the way ahead… but he was sure about the destination. That was reaching his wife. Just like how he has to reach his wife's heart, with an unclear path. Seeing a restaurant on his way… he stopped the car on the side of the road and ran inside. He ordered food for her and got it packed. Fearing that the food would cool down, he protected the package in his coat as he ran towards his car. Keeping it safely in the passenger seat, he continued to drive.When he finally had reached the hospital, it was already late. He went quickly to her ward. He saw that her family was sleeping outside. Rahul called a nurse and asked whether Laya ate or not. When he got a negative answer, his eyes narrowed at her family members. But he ignored the disturbances, about her family and entered the ward without knocking.There he saw his angel of life… Laya standing near the glass window as she stared at the pouring night.….….….[I felt this
Ch-37Rahul stood in front of the hospital door as he gazed at his wife. He was worried when he saw her standing near the window… but when he saw her walking to the chair and sat there. He was relieved.He wanted to go forward and hand her the food. But as if a cast spelled on him, he stood rooted in his place doing nothing but watching her. Her every expression. She looked beautiful like an angel. But now… she looked like a fallen angel.Rahul's Pov…I saw her standing near the window watching the rain. I know she loves rain and the way she depicts the concept of rain is unique too. She depicts the concept of rain based on her mood. How adorable.I wanted to go over and hug her from the back saying to her I am back and I will take care of her. But I know I have no right.How could I fail to notice that my mom turned into a devil? No matter how bad her first two months were… she never showed it on her face during our face-off time. But in the third month, due to my mother's petty tric
Ch-38Laya said nothing and tried to lie on her bed. But Rahul came forward to her aid and tried to help her. As if his touch burned her, she moved to the end of her bed, feeling scared.She wasn't sure whether he would hurt her more or would come to her aid. But even if have genuine or fake emotions she didn't dare to take his help. She wanted to be alone away from all the toxic people in her life.Rahul was shocked at her actions. He didn't expect she would be repulsed by his touch. Feeling disappointed, he takes back his hand. He saw Laya being relaxed in her position, but she didn't move. He moved aside from the bed only to notice Laya was moving to the center of the bed and sleeping comfortably."Hiss…" he heard her wince. And he knew her hands were hurting.That's when he realized that she couldn't eat food on her own."Sit," he said. But only to make her shift to her left side in an uncomfortable position, despite her burns. Even though, her right burnt a lot… her left hand has
Ch-39Next day…Laya woke up feeling a heavyweight on her. She tried to move but couldn't. Flutter opening her eyes, she realized Rahul was sleeping beside her and he engulfed her in his warm hug but the worst part was unknowingly he kept his hand on her burnt place which hurt her like hell."Hisss…" she made a sharp hiss sound. She tried to wake up but couldn't. \[Why do I need to worry about his sleep? I don't care!'] she screamed in her mind.Moving a bit she freed her left hand and threw it away, which immediately woke him up."Get off," Laya said in a cold distant voice.How could she not be angry at this? This man was showing off his money yesterday and he threatened her to eat food. Can there be any arrogant person than him?But she wondered how he climbed into her bed. This was a patient's bed. How could he climb it? She didn't like his attitude. He was mocking her last night but now… he was showing as if he was so caring. And now he shamelessly climbed onto her bed.Rahul co
"Laya… I didn't try to take advantage of you. You are screaming in your dream that saying my mom was going to burn your legs. I patted you and made go back to sleep."And as for husband rights…. I just want to take care of you," Rahul said with a disappointed look on his face.That's when the flashes of the scenes of her midnight came into her mind.Indeed he was right. She let her tongue loose at him."I am sorry," she said.Rahul was surprised at her words. He didn't expect but still, this warmed his heart."Only for this misunderstanding. But not for the other things," she said trying to maintain a hard face."Don't forget how you took advantage of me before our marriage and how you fooled around me during the… *cough* three days in my home," she said lowering her head feeling embarrassed.Rahul opened his eyes wide at her.Hey… wait… Was she blushing?He chuckled at her."Don't chuckle!" she snapped. He tried to hide his smile but failed.Forgetting about her injury, she tried to
Ch-41After getting discharged, Rahul asked her to go with him. Laya's family said nothing. As she expected, Raghuram and Sharada came to her."Beta, We talked to your in-laws. From now on they will take care of you," Sharada said.Raghuram nodded his head agreeing with his wife. Arjun said nothing. He let out a helpless sigh. Abinav was angry at his parent's words. Sitamma was looking helpless too. Laya said nothing, just nodded her head."Sita, you say to her," Raghuram said finally as the final resort."Laya…" she called."Amma…" Laya responded.A smile formed on her face. She looked around with a big smile as if to say that Laya didn't hate Sita. Sharada was dumbfounded at Laya's action too. Even Raghuram, Arjun, Abhinav, Durga and her cousins too."Mom… you don't want me to go there, right?" Laya asked with tears in her eyes.Sita's expression stiffened. She gulped the lump that formed in her throat and looked at her with a hardened, helpless expression."Layaamma, Go only for on