Ashi went to guest room and took rest. At night, a servant called her for dinner. Servants were setting the dining table. Ashi remembered how she used to do all works.
Ani: Chlo sab dinner krlo
All settled down on dining table. Ashi was too ashamed to sit with them. No one spoke a word. They quitely had their dinner and went in their respective rooms after sometime.
Next morning
All had their breakfast and were sitting in hall waiting for the lawyer. Forum and Shekhar didn't come. Lawyer came in sometime. Shiv got up and handshaked with him.
L: Good morning Mr. Malhotra
Shiv: Morning
He sat down.
L: So Mr. Malhotra and Miss Singh you want a divorce?
Sid: Yes
L: Why?
Ashi was fiddling her fingers. Sid squeezed her hand.
Ashi: Actually I was forced for this marriage and I love someone else
L: Alright. Do you wanna file case against the one who forced you
Ashi: No I just want that we both get free from this marriage
L: So is this your final decision?
He asked looking at Sidashi. Both looked at each other.
Sidashi: Yes
L: Alright then
He took out the papers.
L: Mr. Malhotra you sign here
Sid signed the divorce papers.
L: Miss Singh here
Ashi signed.
L: So I will submit the papers in court and you are free from each other now
Sid: Thanks
L left.
Ashi: Thank you so much
Sid gave her a weak smile.
Sid: All the best for your no life. By the way your boyfriend? He didn't come
Ashi: Actually he wanted to come. But unfortunately he had interview today itself and he needs job. He was ready to leave the interview but I convinced him everything will be alright
Sid: Oh ok? Name?
Ashi: Randeep Rai
Sid: Alright. I hope you both will be happy
Ashi took Shivika's blessings and hugged Jaireem. At last, she hugged Sid.
Sid: Take care
Ashi: You too and I will pray you get the best girl. Btw can we be friends?
Sid: Sure. Be in touch
Ashi bid bye to all and left. Sid was looking at the disappearing figure.
Jai kept a hand on his shoulder.
Reem: You alright baby bro?
Sid just smiled and nodded and quitely went to his room.
Reem: Sid...
Shiv: Beta he needs some alone time. Rehne de usse
Reem: Ok papa
In evening
Reem went to Sid's room to give tea. She saw him sleeping with his hair messy and cute pout. Reem smiled at him. She kept the tray on night stand. She asided his hair from his forhead and kissed there. She was caressing his hair and he woke up.
Sid: Bhabs you here?
Reem: Kyu aa ni skti. Mere devar ji ke room mein
Sid: Arre bhabhi aap bhi. Ye bhai aapka hai. Ye kamra aapka hai. Jab chahe aaoo
Reem: Chal uthke fresh hoja. Aur ye tere lie chai aur pakore lai thi. Khale
Sid: Bhabhi itna tala hua khana mein ni khata
Reem: Par maine to apne haatho se bnaya bohot dil se
She said making a fake sad face. Sid hugged her.
Sid: Achha achha aap sad matt ho. Mein abhi kha leta hu
Reem: Hnn
Sid washed his face and came out. He sat on bed in front of Reem. Reem fed him.
Sid: Bhabhi
Reem: Hmm
Sid: Mujhe aapse kuch important baat krni thi
Reem: Hnn bol
Sid: Di mein uss din Vaishu se milne gya tha na
Reem: Hnn
Sid: To I felt something is wrong with her. I mean she wasn't looking happy. Zyada baat bhi ni kr rhi thi. I felt she is not well. I don't know but I felt she is behaving weired
Reem: I don't know. Maybe. I will call mom dad and try to ask
After sometime, Reem called Mish.
Reem: Namaste mumma
Mish: Namaste beta. Kaisi hai tu aur damad ji kaise hai?
Reem: Hum dono theek hai mom
Mish: Hmm aur Vaishu ne btaya Sid Ashi ka. Sab theek hai na? Shivay Anika aur Sid sab theek hai?
Reem: Ma sab bilkul theek hai. Aap tension matt lo. Aap btao aap aur papa kaise ho? Aur Vaishu kaisi hai?
Mish: Hum dono to theek hai betu par Vaish.....
Reem: Kya hua mom? Vaishu theek hai na?
Mish: Waise to theek hai. Par aaj kal har time kaam mein busy rehti hai. Subah shaam kaam kaam kaam. Baat hi ni krti na mujhse na tere papa se. Khana bhi mein zabardasti room mein jaake khiladoo to kha legi nhi to nhi. Tiffin pack krke deti hu shoot se waise ka waise hi wapis aa jata hai. Ghar aate hi phirse padne baith jaegi ya kuch aur. Jabse teri shaadi hui hai yhi haal hai. Aese to bimaar ho jaegi na beta
Reem: Ma aap tension matt lo. Mein baat krti hu usse
Mish: Hnn
They talked for sometime and hanged up the call. Reem was tensed for Vaish.
Few days passed away
Sidreem tried talking to her many times but she just avoided. Over these days, Sidreem noticed Vaish's behaviour and both understood something was definitely wrong with her. Finally one day, Reem called her family doctor. She told him whatever they felt wrong with Vaish. Dr told she is probably in depression. He told Reem he will get an appointment from a psychologist and she can come with Reem for proper treatment. Vaish agreed.
Sidreem went to Singhania Mansion to talk with Vaish. All were sitting in Vaish's room.
Reem: Vaishu we wanna talk something important
Vaish: Hnn bolo di
Reem: Vaishi actually we are seeing you from many days and we felt you are not fine
Sid: So we talked to your family doctor and he fixed an appointment with a psychologist
Vaish: What the hell guys? I am perfectly alright
Reem: Look Vaishu please don't deny. Mom dad bhi bohot pareshan hai. Please tryna understand
Vaish: But di mein theek hu bilkul. To mein kyu milu doctor se
Sid held her hand.
Sid: See Vaishu we know something is noy right. Please don't refuse. Aur chal maan lete hai sab theek hai to ghoom phir kar wapis aa jaenge. Issi bahane outing bhi ho jaegi. Waise to Miss Vaishnavi Singhania kha time ki hum jaise logo ke saath ghoomne ja sake
After a bit more insistent, she agreed to go.
To be continued
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