The Binding String

S E V E N T Y - F I V E

"Yes, nothing can justify their acts Ishita Ji. They were just finding their escapes and never realised when they messed up everything. Samaira was trying to run away from reality and when she met Raman and listened his story , she thought she found her escape and tried to fix herself in the empty part of his picture. Whereas Raman, he was trying to run away from your memories, he considered his anger and ego and allowed Samaira to enter in his personal space which is meant for you.

I agree, I didn't became the support system which I supposed to be. Bhabhi, we were married but we never tried to connect ourself emotionally. Now I think, if I became her support system in her downs than she would never seeked someone else help. I am not justifying her acts, humans are not wrong Bhabhi, those are just circumstances which make them so."

Vikram continued to share his opinion but his words struck in Ishita ears and continued to play like a broken record.

Support System! Do I became the support system which Raman wished? He was always there, ready to lend his emotional support for me which I declined, neither I chose to be his confident. Was this is the reason why Raman chose to drift away from me!!!

Ishita inner concious started to bother her, she felt herself culprit in her eyes. The moments started to flash infront of her eyes when Raman genuinely wished to become her support system but she rejected his advances, his advances when he expressed his desire to be a part of her past and she didn't let him. She felt intense throbbing in her head making her sigh, Ishita opened her eyes and found her husband staring at her. His penetrating gaze made her feel like he is trying to read her soul and mind.

"Don't try to compare yourself with anything Ishita. I was at the fault and that's the ultimate truth."

"I am not comparing Raman, trust me."

"Don't lie, if this is making you uncomfortable than we can leave this place right way. I can understand your anguish, your hate for me Ishita and remember you have all rights to show it upon me." Vikram went to attend Amaaya who was sleepy, he apparently went to make her sleep in their suite they booked in the same hotel. Ishita who was confused and too much into self doubts chose not to reply instead she rested her head on her husband shoulder who immediately wrapped his arms around her shoulder. The couple chose to remain silent until they heard the sound of approaching footsteps and they composed themselves. Vikram came back along a tray of coffees which he offered to Ishita making her chuckle.

"What happened after you disclosed everything to Raman?" Ishita asked further, the caffeine relaxed her nerves and she threw her back against the backrest of the chair where she was sitting from the long time.

"He was infuriated, as expected. We are aware with his anger issues." Ishita nodded her head in affirmation passing impossible looks to Raman. "Surprisingly Samaira appeared the same day and when she saw me along Raman she understood, her lies are exposed."

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SAME AFTERNOON,
WEEK TWO, SEPTEMBER 2015
PSR HEADQUARTERS
ZURICH.

"Raman! Please don't believe on the lies he fed you. Please." Samaira tried to hug Raman which he didn't let to.

"I know who was lying and who wasn't. You took an advantage of my trust upon you. You're a backstabber." Raman yelled on her loosing his patience.