Chapter 7

RR through my eyes (Chapter 7)
The whole day yesterday and apparently the night revolved around the adoption of the baby girl. Rohit has never seen such drama in his entire life. His parents are also very subdued. More like the English. Believed in discussing amicably all the issues. No shouting or screaming. But in the haveli it was exactly the opposite. He could not understand why in the world a well earning businessman cannot adopt a baby if he and his wife were for it. Why Samrat's mother , the great Kakisa, should object ? And why should Samrat and Maithili listen to her ? The whole family acted as if she is the decision maker in the family. Nobody questioned her. I mean, it is okay to not question the head of the family (male or female - whoever takes this role) but that is only if he or she is unbiased and good at heart. Which is definitely not the case with Kakisa.
 
Rohit had no interest in this drama. Well, he is appreciative of the fact that people adopt babies. But beyond that - these people are in no way related to him. So he had interest in poking his nose. But Myrah thought different. Rohit found it very difficult to digest the change in Myrah. Till the last few days she was just like him in matters of giving people their space and privacy. Why in the world is she acting so weird now ?
 
Well agreed that she feels she has fallen for Rudra. And Rudra also acts as if he is into her. At least half the time. The other half he is the exact opposite. As if he just wants to push her away. Just shouts at her. Hurts her with his words. Then melts down the moment he see her tears threatening to flow down. Could this be termed love ? Will this man be able to take care of Myrah in a way she is worthy of ? Or will it be a mistake to support this ?
 


The whole house was like a funeral house after Samrat and Maithili left with the baby. To brighten Myrah's mood he suggested a dinner outing. Of course he has to ask Rudra to accompany too. So they went down to discuss the same when he saw that Rudra was having difficulty feeding Dhruv. Who can blame Dhruv ? After 7 years of tasty food how can a child settle for a burnt roti ? That too the day when he is missing his Maasi. Rohit felt bad for Dhruv. Was about to suggest to order in some food (if such a thing was possible in this part of the world) but then Myrah decided that she will make macaroni. Wonderful. Some more delay. " Let me make things faster at least. Myrah, is there anything I can doto help you ? " Rohit asked Myrah following her to the kitchen. "Yes please. Macaroni boild Kar do please " Myrah answered. And together just like their usual routine they prepared the dish. Rudra did come in between for something - water maybe. Oh no. To ask whether they need help. And seeing them working in harmony at the kitchen Rudra's face fell. Rohit could clearly see the disappointment. But he soon forgot and got back into the playful mode with Myrah. And gave her a white moustache of atta. Which later he and Dhruv laughed about. Rohit was gracious enough to give up the dinner plan fully after Dhruv's request. So far so good. They all had dinner at home itself and went to sleep.


Only to be woken in the morning with more drama. Myrah missing and then back with Samrat and Maithil. All those stupid discussions about loan repayment and coownership with Samrat and what not. What surprised him is that this was a plan made by Myrah and discussed with Rudra in the middle of the night. Myrah did not wake him up - Rohit - who was her friend, philosopher, guide for all these years. Instead consulted Rudra whom she has known for 20 days ? That really hurt. What hurt more was the fight Myrah and Rudra were having in front of Rohit. And the fact that they were not even aware of his being around.


One knows the value of something only when you are about to lose it. The friendship he had shared with Myrah was such that they used to be so comfortable that they can even fight and argue endlessly as if there are just the two of them in this world and still be friends the next morning. Rohit was under the impression that Myrah shared that intimacy with him and only him. But what he saw today between Rudra and Myrah proved otherwise. And that hurt a lot. And he said the same to Myrah in the room, " Where were the three of us talking ? You two were talking. I was not even involved. For God's sake , why are you getting into all these things. These people are not your family. We are getting married Myrah. And I do not want the girl I love to be dragged into all this nonsense."


Wait a minute. Did he just say he loved Myrah ? Love also has a very uncanny habit of making it's presence known at unexpected moments in life. He hugged her tight. Did not want to lose her - at any cost. They were almost there. Getting married in a couple of days. And at that moment all that mattered to him was the strong sense of love he felt for Myrah. How he is the right person for her. How good they will be together - through thick and thin. All his earlier sacrificing attitude took a back seat.
How can this moody father of a 7 year old be a match for his sparkling beautiful Myrah ? Rohit could not see anything in Rudra which could be of value to Myrah. What the hell !! How can a person who is still in deep love with his dead wife (as per Myrah herself) feel anything for Myrah in the long run ? Rohit has never seen Rudra trying even once to make Myrah laugh. To make her feel cherished. Rudra and Myrah are from totally different circles. How can a US born Myrah be happy with Rudra who is running a security agency and is the head of a drama prone family ? "No way. Myrah deserves only me. And only I can give her the happiness she deserves. I should be fighting for my happiness and hers. "


That night the only thing which haunted Rohit was Rudra's words about Myrah, " Woh hamesha se aise hi thi. Jabse Maine Use Jaana Hai. Hamesha doosron ke bare mein hi sochthi hai" Who was Rudra talking about ? Myrah ? It was as if Rudra had known her for years ? How is that even remotely possible.
 
 
 
(To be continued ...)