Orni's pov
I am standing in front of our school and waiting for Rohan. It's been 5 minutes since I am waiting for him and I am so nervous because it's my first date.
He told me that he will pick me up from here. Actually, he wanted to pick me up from my house but I told him to not to do that. My father will hang him upside if he comes to know that Rohan is here to pick me up.
Yes, I like Rohan a lot. I have been liking him from the very first. I still remember the day when I first saw him on the baseball court playing with his teammates. He was looking so handsome that I couldn't blink my eyes for a few minutes.
And, I was in cloud nine when I understood that he likes me too. Actually, it was Natasha who made me realize that Rohan likes me too.
I am still thinking about Rohan when I realized that I haven't put on my lipstick. Well, I don't like caking my face with make-up but I like lipsticks and a little bit of kohl on my eyes.
I took out the lipstick from my bag and searched the little mirror which I carry with me always. And, as expected I forgot to bring it with me. I would have applied lipstick using the front camera of my phone but yesterday I lost my phone.
I looked here and there in search of a mirror type something when I noticed a parked car. Without thinking anything further I went there to apply lipstick on my lips.
First, I looked at my reflection on the window. I am looking good with my red & black combination kurti with black pants
I brushed my hair a little and smiled looking at my bangs. I love my bangs a lot and I look beautiful with my bangs. Yes, yes I know I am praising myself a lot. Why shouldn't I? A person should love herself first and then the others.
I started applying the red lipstick and pouted a little after applying it. I hid the strap of my bra hurriedly which was visible over my dress.
Then, I started making faces looking at my reflection. I just wanted to pass the time until Rohan comes so let's just do some silly things.
I was still making faces when someone turned down the window and took the lipstick from my hand. I became startled by the sudden action.
Before I could say or do anything the person took the lipstick in his hand and said applying it at the corner of my lips," You missed this part."
I hurriedly took the lipstick away and looked at the person. He is a young man with a sharp jawline, nicely combed hair, dark pink lips and groomed beard. His age wouldn't be more than 25.
My brown eyes met his black ones and I felt shivered. His eyes were roaming all over my face and body making me uncomfortable. He is literally gawking at me.
" Angel," He called me and I blinked my eyes confusingly.
A gasp left my mouth and my eyes widened when I noticed the gun beside him. I became scared seeing the gun and started going backwards. My mind suggested to run which I agreed. Is this man any kind of criminal but he doesn't look like one.
Before I could run away a strong hand held my wrist tightly. I looked at the person who held my hand and it was that man who was sitting in the car. I don't know when he came out.
" Leave my hand," I said twisting my hand in his tight hold. I am sure it will leave a bruise on my wrist.
He asked tightening his hold," What's your name angel?"
I didn't reply to him. Somehow I freed my hand from his hold and started running away. This man is scary. It's the first time I met someone who looks that much dominating.
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The next day
Author's pov
Orni was in the trial room of her school and getting ready with her team. Just in a few moments, the host will announce their name and they have to present a classical dance in front of the guests.
Orni is wearing the glass bangles when she noticed those fingerprints around her wrist. The whole night she couldn't sleep thinking about that creepy man and her date with Rohan didn't go very well. She was just nervous and her mind kept flashing that creepy man's face in front of her.
She came out of her imagining land when she heard the host calling her and her team. She took a last glance in the mirror to see her attire and she is looking fine in her eyes.
Orni is dancing in rhythm with the tune of classical music. She is looking mesmerizing with her traditional dancing attire. Her body is moving with the rhythm very beautifully.
A smile is plastered over her face and her eyes are showing emotions she has for her dancing passion. Her facial expression is changing with the music and she is looking like a Goddess.
Everyone is watching her team's beautiful dance and praising them. Most of the boys are whistling and maximum girls are jealous of Orni. They hate her for being a good dancer.
Orni is still dancing but suddenly she started feeling uncomfortable. Her joyful facial expression got changed into a fearful one feeling a specific pair of eyes on her. She felt like a pair of black eyes are roaming all over her body.
" Oh, God!!" Orni mumbled shockingly when she saw that the same mysterious man from yesterday.
She became more shocked when she noticed him sitting at the place of the chief guest. The man is gawking at her with angry eyes and she gulped down her saliva.
Looking at the man's face, she started forgetting the dance steps. She lost her enthusiasm of dancing and started doing the moves in the wrong way.
" Orni, what are you doing?" One of her dance mates whispered while changing the place with Orni.
Orni couldn't dance anymore feeling those mysterious eyes on her body. She just ran away without completing her dance.
Author's povIt was a normal day in Patel household. VR was reading a newspaper sitting in the living room and taking sips from his morning tea. Sanjay and Srilekha had gone for a walk while Orni was busy reading a religious holy book.Roman and Rion came out of their room before Orni could deliver her lecture to them. They are already bored by their teacher's lectures so they don't need extras. They know if they wake up late then their mother will lecture them the whole day. " Good morning, Dad," Roman said letting out a big yawn. Rion said shortly," Morning."" Morning, chams. I need to talk to you," VR told the boys who didn't look that much interested in VR's words. They knew he will surely start talking about their studies. It's been months since VR started living with Orni. It did not take a lot of time for Sanjay and Srilekha to accept VR. In front of their daughter's happiness, they gave up. The same thing happened with Shivansh. He had to accept VR for Orni's happiness. Th
Author's pov Sitting in the garden VR was reading a newspaper. His eyes were stuck on those black alphabets but his mind was stuck somewhere else. He was thinking about all the chaos that was created by his arrival. It's been two weeks since he started living with Orni. Since his arrival nothing was going right in Orni's house. Though Orni and the boys were acting pretty normal with VR Orni's parents were extremely upset and angry with Orni. Shivansh also came to know about VR and since then he stopped talking to Orni. Shivansh knew that VR will try to meet Neela so he threatened Orni if VR meets Neela then Shivansh will cut all of his ties with Orni. VR was becoming impatient to meet Neela but Orni convinced him that once Shivansh calm down they will go to meet Neela. Orni knew that today or tomorrow her parents and Shivansh will accept her decision. It was just a matter of time. VR's concentration was broken by a presence behind him. He turned his head behind thinking that the p
Author's pov" This is impossible. I can't let him stay with you," Srilekha yelled at Orni.Sanjay rubbed his forehead," I can't believe even after all these years you couldn't forget him." A few moments ago Orni's parents returned him. It isn't necessary to describe what kind of shock they got after seeing VR in the house. Apart from shock, they were angry at Orni for letting a criminal enter the house. " I can't even breathe the same air as him. He reminds me of Indrajit," Srilekha made a foul face while taking Indrajit's name. Orni snapped at her mother," Don't compare him with Indrajit, Ma. Indrajit never felt remorse for whatever he did. He didn't suffer enough for his sins."" But, Vijendra is not like his father. He didn't deny that he committed many heinous sins. He accepted his punishment. He did every single thing to earn my forgiveness. He saved my life when I was struggling in the hospital bed," Orni's facial expression turned emotional. Srilekha reminded Orni," You ki
15 years laterAuthor's pov" Roman, bring the clothes from the terrace," Orni said loudly taking a look at the sky through the kitchen window. " It's going to rain," Orni mumbled noticing the black clouds floating in the sky.Letting out a sigh she concentrated on her cooking. She was cooking some favourite dishes of her sons and her parents. She was preparing them for Navarati( A Hindu festival ). " Hmm... this is so tasty," Rion moaned putting a laddu inside his mouth.Orni slapped his arm," Hey, don't eat it now. It's for the festival night."" Another one Mumma," Rion giggled before snatching another laddu from the plate. He laughed at his mother's annoyed face.Fifteen years have passed since Orni's last encounter with her past who is none other than VR. She is in her late 30s and her children are teenagers now. Orni didn't know how the time has flown away so fast. Over time, she has moved on in her life. She was firm in her decision that she will never marry. Her parents tried
Three years laterAuthor's pov" Mumma, this is so good," Rion said taking a bite from his burger. " Can I have another one, please?" he requested. Orni denied," No. We are going to have veggies and rice at home. Fast foods are not good for our health." She tried to convince him. Making a sad face he diverted his concentration on his burger. He doesn't know why his mother is so strict about their diets. She doesn't let them eat all those tasty street foods and fast foods. He doesn't know what is wrong with eating such food. Orni diverted her eyes at Roman who was eating his fries silently. She noticed him watching somewhere else. His concentration was somewhere else. She followed his eyes. Her eyes got stuck on a family. She noticed a pair of twin boys with their parents. Orni noticed how Roman was looking at the father with his sad longing eyes. The way that father was treating his sons with so much affection, Roman wished his father was with them. " Mumma, are all the fathers g
Author's pov" Don't be nervous, baby. Ma and Papa are here," Srilekha patted Orni's hair who was laying on the hospital bed. She smiled at her parents. Her father kissed her knuckles gently while her mother wiped away her emotional tears." Mumma, I will be praying for you to God," Roman hugged his mother tightly.Orni kissed his forehead," My sweet baccha(baby)."" Mumma, Please come back soon," Rion requested her. She kissed his tiny fingers affectionately. Their emotional moment was interrupted by the doctors, nurses and Shivansh. They came here to take Orni to the operation theatre. The nurses shifted her to a stretcher. " Don't be scared," Shivansh said. " We all are here for you," he assured her patting her head gently. Orni smiled," I have faced worst than this."Shivansh's face got clouded with sudden sadness. He knew what she meant. Having an awkward smile he caressed the back of her hand. " I will be back, bhaiya," Orni let out a dry smile. The doctors and the nurses