The Binding String

T H I R T Y - N I N E

It was not easy for Ishita to make any decision right now. She rested her head on pillow, next to Roohi and continued to narrate the bed time story to her. Roohi soon slept with the effect of medicine leaving Ishita with the thoughts of Raman. Ishita tried to sleep but her restless mind wasn't ready to give her any peace and she ended up awake. "Why he hasn't returned? It's half past twelve." Ishita spoke out of concern checking the time on bedside watch. She unlocked her phone and about to dial Raman's number when a message pinged on her mobile.

Had a great time with your husband today. I wish if I can keep him with me through entire life but nevertheless it's gonna be true anyway.

- Ms. S.

"What the hell." Ishita stromed out from her room unable to believe on the text she received from mysterious Ms. S. Ishita immediately dialled her number tried to give her piece of mind but her number came switched off. Ishita furiously dialled Raman's number which came unreachable. Ishita threw her phone over the couch send clutched her head frustrated with everything going around her. Ishita threw her body over the couch and let her legs float in air. She buried her face in the cushions for few seconds until she realised she is inhaling dust particles and next second Ishita started to cough.

"Uff yeh Neelu. Safai karti hai ya mazak. Kal hi khabar leti hoon uski." (God this Neelu. I don't know when she would learn to do proper cleaning.) Ishita kept the cushion aside wondering what to do now. And next second with the speed of lightening she dialled Mihir's number praying if he answer her call.

"Hey Mihir. Where you guys are?" Ishita jumped on her seat with delight as finally Mihir answered her call.

"We are at Trident bhabhi. We just got free from meeting." Ishita breathed with relief realising Raman spoke truth to her. "Do you want to talk with bhai?"

"No no. Don't bother him. Actually he told me that he would return home by midnight and it's half past twelve now. Anyway make sure he takes dinner. He left home empty stomach."

"Don't worry bhabhi we just ordered dinner. You take rest." Ishita disconnected the call and walked inside her room with a contented smile. She plopped herself next to Roohi relieved knowing the message is fake but whoever sending her the messages must  know Raman. Aisa nahi keh sakte ki yeh sab jhooth hai. Aakhir kon hai yeh jo Raman aur mere darmiyaa galatfehmi paida karwana chah rahi hai? Main yeh baat nahi bhool sakti ki Raman ka naam aisi kai aurto ke saath pehle jud chuka hai. Bhale hi ab na sahi par Raman involved toh the hi na doosri aurton ke saath....

(A part of me feels that someone is trying create misunderstandings between me and Raman but at the same time I cannot conclude that it's all a lie. Afterall he was involved with various ladies in past as well. There is one way to clear this mess. I should try talking with him, asap.)

Ishita just overlooked his flaws and the affair rumors for the sake of her marriage but she should not forget the fact that Raman had done insane things in past which might affect their family life in future especially when they're looking forward to spend their lives with Roohi. "I need to talk with him asap." Ishita mumbled to herself before dozing off.