Rajat take a step back and smile at his work before giving himself a pat on the back. His eyes snapped up when he heard a door closing and smile leaving the kitchen.
"Rajat, tum kitchen mei kya kar rahe ho? Tum betho main nashta bana deti hoon." Savita says as she saw Rajat walking out. He nodded and silently follow his mother back in the kitchen.
"Yeh..." Savita look at the table than at Rajat who give her a smile and hug.
"Happy birthday Maa." Rajat wish her after pulling back and saw as her eyes watered slightly.
"Thank you beta magar tumhe itna sab kuch karne ki zaroorat nahi thi." Savita told him gently. Rajat shrugged and bring his mother toward the table where he set special breakfast he made for her.
"Aap khana start kijiye main dekhta hoon." Rajat says as they heard the doorbell ringing. He walk toward the door and open it only to see Shruti with a steel box in her hand.
"Tum itni subha yahan kya kar rahi ho?" Rajat asked and frowned when she passed him to step inside.
"Tumhe lagta hai ke Aunty ki birthday ho aur main na aaon?" Shruti says making him sigh heavily. He should know that she would come. She always do, every year. Rajat follow her in the kitchen and saw as Savita quickly stood up to hug her.
"Maine apke favorite ladoo banayen hain." Shruti says after wishing her and give her the box.
"Iski kya zaroorat thi." Savita says and starts talking about Rajat and Shruti wedding. Shruti look at Rajat in confusion and he shake his head making her sigh, knowing that he still didn't tell her about calling off the wedding.
After breakfast, Rajat promise Savita to take her out on dinner tonight before he left for office. Savita stops Shruti and tell her about the things she planned for her and Rajat. Shruti wanted to tell her about their decision but know it is not her place to tell her and just prayed that Rajat would tell her before it gets too late.
At Purvi House.
It has been 2 day to that incident and Purvi is discharged and now is back home. Anand is gone to office after Purvi force him to while Sneha come in lunch time and left after making sure Purvi takes her medicines.
Purvi is now sitting in living room of her home watching Tv but her mind was somewhere else. She keeps thinking about how she saw Rajat worried face that day. She was confused to see the concern about her in his eyes. She wanted to think that he feels that same way for her but she didn't want to get her hopes high knowing that he may left her after learning the truth about her.
Purvi leaned back on rested her back on the recliner, closing her eyes and try to get everything out of her mind but suddenly someone else came behind her close eyelids that make her smile.
Flashback.
Purvi force out a smile as she look at the person who came to meet her in the hospital. She smile as well and walk toward the bed.
"Kesi ho beta?" Savita asked as she gently put her hand on Purvi head making sure it didn't hurt her.
"Main theek hoon Aunty, magar aap yahan kese? I mean, apko kisne bataya ke main yahan hoon?" Purvi asked her confused because she know that Rajat wouldn't tell her about Purvi condition, would he? Purvi question herself but it was proved wrong when Savita answer her question.
"Rajat ne bataya." Savita says and look Sneha at when she give her greeting and offer her to sit on the small stool by the bed.
Savita takes her seat and started to chat with Purvi and they both quickly forget about the other presence in the room, while Vikas, Sneha and Shruti were confused seeing them talking like they know each other from a long time.
Savita tell Purvi about catching Rajat in the morning before he confess to her about the incident. Savita share some of the memories of catching Rajat lying when he was a kid. Savita kind of admit about missing the old Rajat to Purvi but know that no one can bring him back, not even Shruti, if they get married.
After an hour, Savita take her leave and asked her not to tell Rajat about her visiting Purvi or he would get worried about her and invite her to their house when she will get better. Purvi promise and see her off with a smile.
"So..." Sneha look at Purvi crossing her arms and raising her eyebrow. Vikas copied her look and give a fake glare to Purvi.
"Kya?" Purvi asked and look at them nervously. She know that they are suspcious about being too friendly with her dad's assistant mother.
"Kya kia, haan?" Sneha asked her. "Tum apne dad ke assistant ki maa se aise kyun baat kar rahi thi ke jaise tum unhe bohat pehle se janti ho?" Sneha question. Purvi try to look for some excuse but Vikas interrupted her.
"Rajat sirf Anand Uncle assistant hi nahi balke, Purvi ka trainee bhi tha. Ussi ne isko self defense ki training di hai. Jiski wajha se ye aaj theek hai aur humare sath hai, warna pata nahi woh log isse kahan le jate." Vikas says and smirk when Purvi glare at her for mentioning Rajat as her trainee.
Purvi sign and start to them about everything from the start, hitting Savita from her car in the beginning and tell them about visiting her at their small apartment. A smile came on Purvi face when she remember about her last encounter with Rajat at his apartment before it faded away when she think about Shruti coming there.
Purvi feel her heart aching when she imagine Rajat and Shruti together. She is now confirmed about her feelings toward Rajat but still her first love will always be Rishab.
*
In Office.
"Sir." Rajat stand by the door of Anand cabin and wait for him to call him in.
"Haan Rajat, andar aao." Anand says and Rajat walk inside with a black file in his hand. He forward it to Anand and he take it.
"Yeh official signing contract paper hain, jo ke upcoming event pe hogi." Rajat inform him and Anand read the papers which says that now Purvi have all the authority and now the chairman of the company.
The event is now held on the upcoming weekend as it was postponed to a few days later to make sure that Purvi is feeling well before the event. Anand sent invitation to all the business man in the city for the event but there is one specific person that Anand is looking forward to meet.
Anand give the papers back to Rajat and told him to put it in locker before bringing it at the event with him. Rajat did as he was told and continue his work.
When the clock strike 6, Rajat stood up packing up his things and get ready to leave. Anand already left an hour ago so there is no point for Rajat to stay late. On his way home, Rajat make the reservation in his mother favorite restaurant and stop at a few places before continue his way to home.
Every year, Rajat save money to treat his mother like a Queen on her birthday and taking the day off but this time, the work in office didn't let him stay at home all day but still he get the chance go early.
"Maa." Rajat called out his mother as he enter in his home. Savita heard him and walk out of her home dressed and ready to go.
"Haan, main tayar hoon. Tum bhi jaa ke fresh hojao." Savita says fixing her saree and look up when she didn't get any reply. Savita look at Rajat as he look at her simple saree with a frown.
"Kya hua?" Savita asked in confusion. Rajat shake his head and hold up a bag for her.
"Aap yeh change kar lijiye, kyun ke aap ye pehanein gi." Rajat says as Savita grabbed the bag and take out out a beautiful embroidery blue saree.
"Rajat tumne yeh kyun kharidi? Itni mehangi lag rahi hai yeh." Savita glared at Rajat not that he care. Rajat shrugged and give her a smile.
"Yeh mera gift apke liye. Ab jaye aur change kar lijiye tab tak main bhi ready ho jata hoon." Rajat says making her sigh. Savita went back in her room, while Rajat take his out his cloths from his closet in the hallway and went in bathroom to take a bath and change his cloths.
"Chalein." Rajat says as he saw his mother wearing the jewellery and footwear she found in the bag. He got it for her as well and was thankful that she like the jewellery. He know how much his mother like wearing it but now she didn't wear much, just a gold chain and a pair of gold bangles that he bring for her from his first few salaries.
"Haan." Savita says with a smile. They walk toward the front door but Savita stop him making him frown.
"Ek minute. Ab aur tou kuch nahi kara hai na tumne mere liye?" Savita asked him. Rajat smile nervously and Savita understand he did something else.
"Rajat-" Savita started to say but Rajat cut her off.
"Please Maa, aaj koi lecture nahi. Apko pata hai aaj ke din main apki nahi sunta phir har baar kyun bolti hain. Just enjoy your day." Rajat give her a assuring smile. Savita smile back knowing it is impossible for her to win with him in a argument.
Rajat take her downstairs at the enterance of their flat before walking out of the gate. He keep quiet as Savita told him that they passed his bike which was parked at the gate. Rajat held his mother hand and slowly walk her to the side of the road and stop in front of a car. It was kind of small but he didn't care and know his mother didn't care either and will be happy to ride with him in it.
"Yeh..." Savita trailed off as Rajat unlock the door with the keys and smile at his mother.
"Ajj hum iss mei jayen gaye." Rajat says opening the door for her. He borrowed it for the from one of his college friend.
Savita know there is no point to argue and sit in without any complain and Rajat close the door before walking over to the driving seat and get his place behind the wheel. All the way to the restaurant, Savita look out of the window and not talking much.
Rajat was curious thinking that maybe his mother is upset with the things he is doing for her but it washed away when he notice how calm she look as she look at the things they were passing. Rajat can tell that she is trying to hide how much she missed her old life before the betrayl of her husband and how quickly time changes.
When they reach there, Rajat park the car in the parking that was on the other side of the road. Rajat stop his mother when she was about to open the door to get out. She saw as her son quickly get out of the car and open the door for her to came out. He bow slighlty taking his out for her that make her laugh softly.
Savita take his hand and get out. Rajat close the door and set the collar of his button up shirt and look at his mother raising his eyebrow. Savita know what he is preferring to as he always make her do it on her birthday. Savita hooked her hand in his arm and walk toward the restaurant.
As they sit on their reserved table, Savita look around before her eyes stop at Rajat. Sometimes, Savita thinks what she had done in past to get a son like him who care of her little wishes and know what she want without even saying it.
Savita just prayed that he will always be happy in his life and get someone who will love him as much as he do.
Hello, So sorry for not updating. I was working on the upcoming chapters and some other things. I am almost finished with it and can start updating it again soon.
Next update will be off, chapter 1 of Falling For The Opposite, tomorrow.
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