don't keep hopes high because I said there is a surprise. its nothing much but i was really excite to write this chapter that's why i said there is a surprise. The place name i mentioned down is imaginary but I was really mesmerized by the beauty of that place once I visit there two years back and I always imagined a story with that place.
enjoy.....
Writer's pov
" There is nothing to discuss in this matter. We need to hide for some days. " Ishaan suggested
" Do you really think that hiding somewhere will solve this problem? Whatever it is we have to face it that's the solution" Viraj didn't agree with Ishaan's idea.
" I know hiding somewhere won't solve anything but Viraj look at our current situation we are not in a situation to fight back. From the information I got those goons are still searching for us in this whole city. If they find us then that will be the end of everyone. We will fight back but this is not the right time " Ishaan tried to make Viraj understand that what he said is not practical.
" I think Ishaan is right Viraj let's hide somewhere first and then we can decide what to do next . You also witnessed today how we nearly escaped from their hands and how dangerous are then . " Arjun said.
" What about our firm? If we went for hiding then who is going to control it ? " Viraj asked looking at everyone.
" I already talked with Ria. You don't have any important appearances in court. Ishaan also pushed his all meetings and cases for a week and same goes for me " Arjun informed Viraj.
" Ria will inform us if there is any emergency. You don't have to bother about firm" Ishaan added
" Okay office is solved. Now where will we hide ?" that was the real concern now.
For that question they don't have any answer because they don't know where they will go. They don't have a place to go like a relatives house or friends place.
" We can't go outside India in this condition but till South Asia we can make somehow" Arjun suggested
" That will be like we are surrendering to those goons by ourselves. Thailand, Bangok, are you serious Arjun? " they dropped south Asia plan.
" What about South India? Or our Mumbai branch" Ishaan suggeted
" Like where ? By this time our Mumbai branch will be already under their observation. From there to South ....that's impossible. Also we don't have any connections there " Viraj said and that plan also dropped.
When this heated discussions were going on Mili was continuously staring at her phone with a worried face.
" What about going to my house ? " Mili said and everyone's attention turned towards her.
" Where ? Dehradun ? " Ishaan asked to her
" Hmmm . It's a village in Dehradun. My family stays there. No one can find that place that much easier. You guys will be safe " she suggested and that idea wasn't bad.
" You might forgot that your parents severed all ties with you for marrying me and they don't even consider me as their son in law. Then in this situation you want me to take there ? " Viraj was literally mocking Mili.
" I know but we never went to meet them or make them understand our situation. It was actually my mistake that without a word to them I married you and their actions were right as my parents on that day . " Mili argued with Viraj.
" So this will be the perfect opportunity to persuade them . We will get a place to hide and at the same time Mili can reconcile with her parents a win win situation " Jiyah said with lots of interest.
While discussing about going to Dehradun a duty nurse came and informed them that their discharge papers are ready.
" I will go your card is with me " Mili said looking at Viraj and he allowed her to go. When Mili went to pay the bill Viraj wake up from bed with much difficulty and looked at his friends with a deadly look on his eyes.
" This is not good. We can't go to her house " Viraj said.
" Why ? " Arjun asked
" It's a village. Dehradun itself is a hill station and inside that hill station where will be her house ? Of course it will be inside some forest. We will suffer if we go there . It's better die in hands of these goons than getting killed by some wild animals " Viraj acted like a small kid and was against the idea of going to Mili's house
" We don't have any other option Viraj. We need a place where we can trust because we are going with two patients, and two girls. There is only one healthy person that is my husband and if anything happens to him then what will we do ? " Jiyah asked looking at Viraj.
" Still , Jiyah we have to consider her condition also. If it was just me then it's okay I can adjust and it won't be a big burden for them. But we are four which will definitely going to make them uncomfortable. You know about Mili's condition. She is the sole bread winner of her family and if we went there unexpectedly they might get flustered and we will make everything difficult for them " Viraj tried to make them understand.
" Also where will we stay ? In her house ? We all together ? Come on guys be practical " what Viraj was saying also made some sense.
" In one sense he is right. We can't barge into a house just like that. Viraj can do that because he is their son in law but what about us ? " Ishaan asked looking at Jiyah.
" Guys we don't have much time to waste. It's decided that we are going to Dehradun. About us you don't have to worry. We will find it out by ourselves. It's you who is much injured and needs a good rest. Dehradun is also a place in India where human beings live. There will be some hotels or inns anywhere. First let us leave this city before this night " finally in front of Jiyah's stubbornness everyone agreed to go Dehradun.
Mili came in after settling all bills .
" Your card " she gave his card back
" Keep it with you for now . I will ask if I need" Viraj said
" How are we going ? " Jiyah put
other problem in front of them.
" Of course in our car that's safe now. Taking public transportation will be risk. It is safe to take our car. It will take around seven hours from here to Dehradun by road way. But I know many pocket roads which will save two three hours " Ishaan said
" I can ride through National highways. So you won't have to strain much " Jiyah added and side hugged Ishaan.
" Oh such a lovely couples " Arjun commented with a chuckle. Mili's was all tensed because she doesn't know what she is doing right or wrong?
They started their long journey to Dehradun . Ishaan was at driving seat where Jiyah was beside him at passenger seat. At middle it was Viraj and beside him Mili. Arjun was in back in back seat.
" I want to say an important matter to everyone " Breaking the silence inside the car Mili said before leaving .
" What is it ? " Viraj asked in his deep husky voice.
" You all know how is my relationship with Viraj. I mean our marriage is only in papers. But my family don't know about it. Viraj I don't want them to know about this contract marriage and all . In front of them I want you to be my real husband. Please just for few days be my real husband. I don't want to hurt them again by saying the truth about our marriage. I know my parents even though they were mad at that time if they see me happy then they will accept us but if they get to know about that we are fake they will....."
" You don't have say further. I understood . After all I am also responsible for this situation. " Viraj said with his same poker face.
" Don't worry about us we are really good at playing our roles " Arjun commented from back seat.
.............
Time was seven at morning. They already passed the border and everyone wake up from their sleep once sunlight fell on their eyes.
" Where are we now ? " Viraj asked to Ishaan
" We already passed the border of Dehradun. Mili what's your village name ? " Ishaan asked while looking at navigator.
" Krishnagiri, another 44 km from main town. I think we should freshen up. As we go further there won't be much rest houses. " Mili suggested
" I knew it from start that you are taking us to another planet " Viraj mumbled while looking outside through window glass. Arjun poked on his head to stop saying like that.
Ishaan stopped the car in front of a small restaurant. They all freshen up and had something lightly as mini breakfast.
" It's really cold " Jiyah said while shruggig her shoulders .
" I am sorry I should have notified before to buy some sweaters". Mili said with a apologetic face expression
" We didn't planned this before so it's ok but I should say this Mili your Dehradun is a beautiful place . It's so pure, natural and fresh. I am actually breathing now some fresh air you know how is Delhi ?" Jiyah commented.
Viraj went to an ATM counter to collect some money and when he came back Mili noticed that he took so much money from ATM.
" Why you took so much money ? " Mili asked with a surprise
" We are going to a place especially to a house. So it's good to have money in our hands. We can use them when we want or at any emergency situation. It's not like that we can find ATM counters at every corner like in Delhi. So this is for some safety " Viraj replied while keeping all money into his wallet.
After taking some rest they again started their journey to Mili's village Krishnagiri.
Roads were uphills time was already going to one at noon. Till now they didn't reached Mili's house and Arjun almost got car sickness because of all uphills and downhills.
Viraj's nerves were wrecking but he tried his best not to show it in front of others.
" Left turn from here " Mili instructed
" Left , right, left right . What is this Mili ? Hours passed still we are playing with steering wheel. Where is your so called village which isn't even showing in google map " Viraj asked in a frustrating voice
" Little more . From here there are only two turns left . After that we will reach my house, " Mili said in her trembling voice to calm him down.
Again Ishaan continued his driving but that two turns never came. Viraj again stared at Mili who looked at Viraj for some sympathy.
" You really know the way to your house right Mili ? " Arjun asked from back seat while he was holding a plastic bag for safety.
" Actually place is so beautiful. Come on guys look at the greenery on both sides. I think Farming is the main job of everyone right Mili ? " Jiyah asked to Mili.
" Hmmm. My parents are also doing farming here" Mili relplied.
" Mili where is your house girl ? Let me ask you one thing you really got a house right ? It's not like you don't have one is it? " Viraj looked at Mili and asked which made her more tensed. There wasn't any response for that question asked by Viraj.
Car again covered few more kilometers and they reached at a small township which was really unexpected. A township inside a village and this place seemed more croweded than any other places which they already passed. There was a general hospital, bank , small street shoppers, like everything was there. It was all small business ventures but still everything was there.
" Ishaan stop the car " suddenly Viraj asked Ishaan to stop driving and he wad damn serious.
" Mili tell me the truth where is your house ?" This time Viraj was really angry and his questions
showed how much he was frustrated.
" You said there are only two turns . Where are these two turns I didn't see anything. " He yelled at her.
" Each turns are two kilometers apart" Mili replied innocently and Ishaan couldn't control his laugh after hearing what Mili said. Arjun tried to calm viraj down and Ishaan again started driving. Finally they passed two turns like Mili said. Car passed through a gate and from there it was again a small uphill but road was smooth and maintained we and neatly. Either side of roads filled with beautiful flower garden.
" We reached " Said Mili with much excitement and everyone looked outside sliding down the window glass of their side.
" Oh... my... God... " Jiyah commented and her eye balls move with what she saw there. He eyelids doesn't even budge when she saw Mili's house.
It was a huge mansion with a beautiful front garden. Ishaan stopped the car down and everyone stepped out from the car. Everyone stood outside for capturing the whole view of that beautiful place. Arjun's head turned like 360 degree while watching her whole house from outside.
" So.... you are rich ? " Viraj asked to Mili without looking at her who was standing beside him. He was also enjoying the beauty of her house.
" Nope ! My grandfather is rich " she replied looking at his face.
" Come lets go inside " she asked everyone to come with her.
" This is not a house Mili this is a mansion. " Arjun commented.
" So the road we passed including those two turns you said are also a part of this compound right ? " Ishaan asked
" Hmmm. From there this house entrance starts. You guys shouldn't have noticed actually our house name was kept there as Kandpal Villa " Mili replied
" Still it's a huge place for just three people . " Viraj commented
" Actually there is something I didn't say to you till now. " Mili stopped walking and looked at them with a serious face.
" What is it ? " Asked Viraj and he sensed some danger was coming.
" My family , it's a joint family. It's not just me and parents who lives here . This family consist of my parents, my uncles, aunts , their kids who are my cousins and my grandparents. My dad is the youngest among four elder brothers. So totally there are five families live in this house together. That's our family culture and tradition which we followed by years. Actually this is our ancestral house. " Mili explained it very well and looked everyone's face one after the other.
All four stood there staring at Kandpal Villa with their wide opened eyes.
" Joint family ! Why ? " Viraj mumbled and stomped on the floor
Mili's house according to my imagination.