Love? In This Chaos!?

Chapter 52

Good noon buds. It's rainy here. 😍 My kind of weather. Too bad there's no pakoras to enjoy the mood.😒

Anyways, onwards!💃 💃 💃

"Words in double quotes" - Talking

'Words in single quotes' - Thoughts

(Words in braces) - Telephone conversations

Chapter 52 - Of Changes and Turns

Before anyone could anticipate Vinod's move, he went and punched Raj in the jaw. "You bastard!"

"How dar-"

"Ansh no." Raj interrupted. "Don't tell him anything. I can understand his anger." Raj calmly turned to face Vinod. "After all, I'm the reason he lost his sister and brother-in-law."

"It's your damn fault! He died for you! You could have just handed the chip to the government after you were done. But no! You had to showcase it. If you hadn't done that, Vishal and Shikha would never be present at the gathering. Look what happened because of it!" Vinod screamed, looking ready to attack again.

Raj looked down in shame. "I know I made a big mistake by doing that."

"Your apologies won't bring my loved ones back!"

"I know. But I never expected Alok to betray us. Trust me, if I could go back in time, I would never let Vishal get shot in my place. I would take the bullet for him. I'm really sorry for what happened to him."

"Sorry doesn't pay the bills, does it? Can it bring them back?! Yo-"

"Uncle wait. Don't blame him. It's not completely his fault." Nikhil spoke in a soft voice, trying to call the raging anger in Vinod. However, it only earned him a glare in return.

"Are you joking? His immaturity and mad decision cost your parents their lives!"

"Uncle I ju-"

"Are these people more important to you now than your own parents?!"

"What?! No! I just th-"

"Thought what?!"

Samay put what hand on Nikhil's shoulder and pushed him behind himself, saving him from his Uncle's wrath. "Uncle, it's true Raj uncle made a big error in his judgment. But he repents it."

"As if! What makes you think selfish people like him repents?!" Vinod sneered.

"If he didn't, then he wouldn't risk his own family to keep the chip with him all these years, just to fulfill Baba's last wish." Samay reasoned.

Vinod looked at both if them in disbelief. However, before he could speak, Ragini came to stand in front of him. "So you're my uncle?"

Vinod's anger disappeared in a poof when Ragini came to stand in front of him. His eyes softened as he took in her appearance . It was the first time he met her personally. He couldn't help but think of how she resembled his sister in her looks.

Controlling his tears thinking about his lost sister, Vinod nodded. "Hello Ragini. How...how are you?"

"I'm fine uncle." Ragini smiled and moved forward with open arms. She instantly pulled him into a hug. "Forget the past animosities Uncle. Please give him a chance. We've all suffered a lot. Lies, separation, deception...everything. Finally I know the truth about my own brothers and uncle. My own family. Let's just forgive, forget and start anew."

"But Ragini, how can I just forgive him?!"

"You have found me again, haven't you?"

"Yes but..."