CHAPTER 35 - SHE IS MISSING

मेरी बेपनाह मोहब्बत का एक ही उसूल है,

मिले या ना मिले तू हर हाल मे कबूल है।

•~Geet's POV~•

At Jodhpur

“Mumaaaaaa”Kavya screamed as soon as she entered the Rathore villa.

Mumma, busy with other ladies for teeka dastoori preparation, looked at us and kept the plate on the table. She walked towards us with a smile and welcomed us.

“Kese ho teeno?Vihaan tumhe pareshan toh nahi kiya na” She asked, hugging me and my sisters while eyes were on Vihaan.

(How are you all? I hope they didn't trouble you Vihaan)

“Nahi Mumma, koi pareshan karne jaisa hai nahi”Vihaan replied, touching my Mumma's feet to take her blessings. One  by one we all took her blessings and met the remaining family members.

(No Mumma. There's no one here to trouble me)

“Congratulations Virendra”Garv banna hugged him . Without saying anything, I decided to change my clothes as per the requirement of the function.

We three sisters headed towards the room of Radhika and decided to wear churidar. In between I got a text from him

“Take care of yourself. If you need anything, do call me”.

Why did he say that? Anyhow I continued doing my makeup. I got ready and was waiting for Avantika who was busy applying eyeliner for Kavya.

I informed them to meet me downstairs.

I reached the ground floor only to find so many ladies scattered everywhere and busy with their work. Teeka dastoori has already begun in the central hall which is right in front of the home. The ladies aren't supposed to attend it because it's usually a men's event.

I sat on the sofa placed in the hall and I felt a tapping on my shoulder.  I turned only to see his sister standing in a yellow churidar with an ear to ear smile.

“Hello shivu jija how are you? Where were you?” I hugged her tightly, to be honest she is a sweetheart.

“I am fine. By the way, I never knew you would wrap my brother around your little finger” She teased, squeezing my cheeks.

“Jija please . Koi sun lega” I insisted because I don't want anyone to talk about this.

(Someone will hear it)

“Even my Mumma knows' ' She informed me while her eyes directed me to the corner where she was standing and talking with Mamisa.

How does she know about it? Dhruv didn't inform me of anything? It will be so embarrassing for me to meet her now.

I asked Shivu jija to tell me how she knows about me and she told me everything. Her Mumma wished to make Avantika as her daughter in law but he wasn't afraid to take a stand for himself.

I was perplexed, what should I do now?  Should I hide myself right now in the cupboard or should I bury myself in a hole digging it in the ground?

“Shivu” I heard a voice to stop my thoughts which were spinning in my mind.

I turned only to see her standing right in front of me. I took her blessings  and tried looking down on the floor. I can't look into her eyes, she would be thinking that I am the one for whom her son went against her wish.

“Geetanjali baisa, kya karti ho aap?”She questioned , sitting on a chair. She made Shivu jija and me sit nearby. I denied at first but Atlast I did as she waited to talk about something with me.

(What do you do?)

My hands were freezing and my throat started trembling , making me feel nervous to answer her question.

“As a Investment banker join karungi next month”I answered , confidently but deep down I was scared.

“Aap wahi ho na jo Dhruv pasand karta hai?”

The question of hers, I know she is a teacher but why is she becoming an examiner who came to conduct viva.

(You are the one whom Dhruv likes?)

I nodded a little . Shivu jija tried to stop her mumma from asking further but it was a failed attempt.

She sat with a straight face staring at me. I prayed because I know she is strict.

She stood , asked her daughter to follow her. I don't know what theories she has formed about me in her mind. I knew that she wanted Avantika as his wife but I  don't know how I should react to it.

I could neither follow them nor I could find myself sitting patiently. I stood, headed towards the section where ladies were busy chitchatting.

All of them were busy preparing for Bhabisa's Godh bharai rasam and she will be going to Sanchore as per the traditions the first child should be born in a maternal house.

“Nirbhay ,meet my Geet jija”Avantika along with a 2 year old grabbed my attention.

I asked her who is he?

“Ye Mr. Chauhan ka bhatija hai. Lakshay Bhabha ka beta ” Avantika informed while she was busy playing with him.

(He is Mr. Chauhan's nephew, the son of Lakshay Bhabha)

I sat nearby them and I noticed Virendra Bhabha entering the house along with Garv Banna and Dhruv.

I guess teeka dastoori rituals were completed,  he is in the house to take blessings from all the ladies.  Nanisa was the first one to hug his grandson, she was delighted to see him getting engaged.

•~Dhruv's Pov~•

The rituals were done and we were inside the house. Her Nanisa took a bundle of notes to do nyochavar for her grandson.

She stood behind her watching them and looking at me. I took my phone out and texted,

"Few more months to experience this in

my life ”

She noticed me typing, with my eyes I asked her to check her phone . She looked down and smiled a bit.  Haaye, I can give up everything to see her smile. Garv and I walked, stood behind our ladies.

~•Geet's Pov•~

He stood behind me which actually made me nervous. Suddenly Nanisa turned and looked surprised  “Geet beta, aap kare padhariya? Koi farak koni dekhije ”, giving me a hug which was not out of love, it was more of formality.

(Geet,  when did you come? You haven't changed ?)

Why should I accept her hug which is forcefully made?  Wait, she can't see a change in me.

“Ab mai koi girgit toh hu nahi jo rang badlu aapki tarah! ” I said, slowly into her ear , hugging her with all the fake love which I have for her in my heart.

( I am not a chameleon who switches colour, unlike you)

I removed myself only to witness  a puzzled face of hers. She didn't say anything. She moved away and smiled. I know how fake the smile was!

She went to meet the remaining guest and I turned back only to see the two best friends standing as if they saw a ghost.

“What happened?” I asked, looking at their faces and their eyes weren't blinking.

“From where did you learn , I mean how can you come up with an instant reply which is not so harsh but  enough to make others shut their mouth?” Garv Banna questioned, taking Nirbhay from Avantika' hands.

“Mr. Chauhan, then you aren't aware about my style of replying” She informed and went out of sight when Kiran Mamisa called her.

“Yes Rainbow, how can you do this?” He questioned but I could see a proud smile visible on his face.

“Even i don't know, the words just came out. I don't sit and note down all possible replies only to wait for an auspicious occasion to use them” Saying this, I heard my Mumma calling me. I informed them that I will meet them after a while .

~•Dhruv's Pov•~

I was actually proud hearing the words which she smashed on her Nanisa's face. She deserves that. To be honest, I really wanted to ask that lady what made her do this with my Geetanjali but not today. Otherwise, everyone will question my  Rainbow and I don't want to fade her smile away.

Garv and I decided to go back to the center hall, right in front of the house. Vihaan texted us already as he was alone over there. We reached there and all the men were busy discussing, to be precise, talking about various topics.

We three best friends sat on the sofa only to talk about what we were going to do once we left for our home. Garv and I will go back to Sanchore, on the other hand,Vihaan will leave for Jaipur.

“Meet Mr.Tarun, our company's investor” I heard Anand kakosa introducing a man of around 45 years , to Bhabosa.

Investor? Is he the one who did that with her? I can't believe the man has the guts to return here. Why is he here?  Is that one or someone else?

I raised and went near them to clarify my doubts.  If he turns out to be one, I won't spare him and make him regret  the very question of his existence.

“Meet my son Dhruv, he is a professor and an author. He published his book last week. ” Bhabosa introduced me proudly to him. Yes, as soon as I came here, I told him about my book. I thought he would scold me but instead of that he gave me a hug and apologized for doubting me and my career choice.

I gave him a handshake but I should find it out.

“Anand kakosa, ye aapke sath kabse hai business mai? I mean like when did he invest first? ” I asked, but my heart was in my mouth.

“12 years pehle, Mamosa ke through mile the.''He replied, and he headed towards other guests.

12 years?  His Mamosa that means her Nanisa's brother? I felt  my legs heavy , to even take a step. My hands were freezing , but I can't create drama in front of everyone. Everyone will start questioning me. How do I know about this?

I will make him pay but I have to wait for a while ,but I will do it today before I leave for my home.

Should I inform her to stay safe? I know she won't  trust anyone so easily  but I have to alert her. I will expose her Nanisa today once Garv's family and other guests leave .

I called her but she didn't answer. Why is she not replying? I texted her but she wasn't online.

“Garv, I will come back to you after five minutes,” I informed but he stopped me.

“Hey where are you going? Meeting your Rainbow ” He teased with a smile.

“Stop talking about this. '' I replied, to be honest  I was frustrated. I don't know how to react. I don't know what I should do now?

“All okay? ”Vihaan questioned looking at me. The stress, the restlessness was clearly visible on my face.

Should I inform them?  Maybe they can keep a watch on him when I go inside to find out about her.

“Dhruv tell us, why are you looking so stressed?” Garv asked me to sit on a chair which was far away from everyone.

I took a deep breath but I can't tell them about this.  It's her life. I can't  discuss it with my friends.

“I will come within 5 mins ” I informed and headed towards the house.

I stepped back and turned around to check the investor was present along with the guest?  But he wasn't there?

I had a strange feeling that something was waiting for us. Something which is enough to break us. I entered and looked around to see her. But she wasn't there.

I realized even her Nanisa wasn't present. I noticed Kavya sitting along with the ladies. I approached her to ask about her sister and her Nanisa.

“Geet jija toh yehi the pata nahi kaha gaye? Upar jaate huye dekha tha  And Nanisa toh shayd upar gaye hai koi investor aya hai so kuch kaam se”

(I don't know where she went? Maybe upstairs and Nanisa is there too because she got some work. I guess some investor has visited today)

Dhruv don't be negative. Just go upstairs and check her. You can't trust that lady. I rushed towards the second floor but I was stopped at the first floor by her Mamisa.

“Dhruv banna, yeha kya kar rahe ho? ”

(What are you doing here?)

“Mumma ko dhund raha hu” I lied because I can't reveal it to her. I can't waste my time anymore.

(I am looking for Mumma)

“Woh toh ground floor mein hai” She replied.

(She is in ground floor)

What is this?  Every second is precious to me. I can't let that devil harm her. I don't know what's going on.

“Sorry,Mai Garv ko dhund raha hu”

( I am looking for Garv)

“Theek hai, par kuch chaiye toh bata dena” saying this she headed towards the ground floor.

(Okay but if you need anything do tell me)

I climbed the stairs and heard someone following me. It was Garv and Vihaan.

“Dhruv, is there something which you are hiding,tell us? ” Garv followed and questioned.

"Please no more questions and Vihaan please check the first floor if you find Geetanjali there ”

I requested, without saying more he left for the first floor.

We reached the second floor and I instructed him to check Nanisa's room first. I opened the door but no-one was there. Garv informed me that he will check the other side of the second floor.  One by one I checked all the rooms but I couldn't see anyone. Neither her nor that investor and Nanisa.

I went to the back side of the floor where my eyes caught the attention of the closed door. I don't know but I had a fear of losing her. What if Nanisa planned something to do?

I felt tears rolling down my eyes. Without waiting for a moment, I opened the door to notice the dark room. I started praying for her safety. With all my courage left in my body, I found  the switch to turn on the light with the help of my mobile's flashlight.

I turned my eyes towards the room but I was shocked and broken seeing her lying on the floor unconsciously.

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