The Binding String

T H I R T Y - N I N E

I will try to talk with him at night. In case if argument happened then it would not happene infront of Roohi.

Ishita made her mind to have words with Raman later and joined father daughter duo who were enjoying watching television. They were having their own family time and all prepared for dinner when Raman phone started to rang and he excused himself and walked towards balcony to attend the call. "Ishita. You guys have dinner. I have to leave."

"What? Where?" Ishita asked in surprised tone glancing at the clock which was showing eight of night.

"Actually I have postponed a meeting because we have to take Roohi to doctor but now that meeting is scheduled of half past eight."

"Raman it's raining outside. How will you drive?"

"Don't worry the meeting is in Trident which is near to our apartments. Incase if meeting happened long hours, I can return to home safely. You guys stay at home." Ishita nodded her head as she had nothing to say where Raman went inside bedroom to change into fresh pair of formals. Few minutes later as he came out he saw Roohi looking at him with sad eyes. Raman kneeled before his little daughter and took her hands in her, "Kya hua beta?" (What happened dear?)

"Aapne promise kiya tha aap mere saath movie dekhoge Papa." (You promised that we three would watch movies together.)

"I'm sorry sweetheart but Papa ko thoda sa kaam hai na. Abhi aap Mumma ke saath TV dekho aur dinner acche se khaana and phir medicine khaana. Okay." (Sorry dear but I have some important work to wrap up. So you watch movies with Mumma and have your medicines on time.)
Raman asked Roohi to make promise to him and once she kept her little hands in his huge palm he planted kisses on her both the cheeks one by one.

"I will miss you Papa." Raman smiled fondly on his daughter unconditional love for him and hugged her tightly before kissing her forehead another time. He looked at Ishita and bit his lower lip, suppressing his urge not to kiss her infront of Neelu and Roohi. He looked at kitchen where Neelu was busy in working and then Roohi who was playing with balloons and then signalled Ishita to follow him inside bedroom.

"You need something?" Ishita asked with quizzed brows wondering if he need something and he is not finding it.

"Yes. There is something." He whispered slowly and pulled his wife towards her. Ishita eyes widened with shock when Raman undid the top button of her kurti and planted a kiss on her neck. His sudden action left Ishita's body freeze and immobile for few seconds unable to understand how to react. She wanted to ask him about the message but his sudden kiss left her to tight lipped. She took support of his body, rested her hands on his chest when he captured her lips for a kiss, occasionally nibbling and sucking her supple lips and kissed her for few minutes. "I called you to fulfill this daily ritual." He winked at her and pressed his lips against her forehead.

"Raman....I need to talk with you about something."

"Not now. It's a just twenty minutes remained to half past eight. I will take ten minutes to reach Trident. We will talk once I come back. Okay sweetheart." Ishita nodded her head and passed him his wristwatch and wallet. "Take dinner okay. I will see you later." Raman waved bye to Ishita and ran downstairs taking his files and laptop bag.
How can I believe that Raman is cheating on me? He changed alot.....alot.  Sometimes it's so hard to make decisions. Ishita whispered later while making Roohi sleep. How can she doubt on Raman when he is clearly making efforts to make their relationship work in better direction. It was so difficult for Ishita to make right choices especially when they are actually trying to make their marriage work and Roohi needs their special attention. The one news might clear the air between them but may also lead their marriage towards destruction. They made many stupid decisions in past and most of them were impulsive which always deployed there marriage. She had learnt alot from her past and maybe any decision or any conversation can harm their relationship which was so fragile right now.