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Shivaay was stunned by the news of Oberoi Mansion being auctioned.
Flashback
"Dadi ! Dadi aap yeh kya kar rahi ho ?" ("Grandma! Grandma what are you doing?") 5 year old Shivaay asked his Dadi.
"Billu, puttar mein mandir saja rahi hu." ("Billu, dear I'm decorating our temple.") Dadi replied while hanging the lights.
"Pr yeh aap kyu kar rahe ho ? Gopal kaka ko bol do, woh kar lenge." ("But why you doing that? Just tell Gopal kaka, he would do it for you.") Shivaay shrugged.
"Haan, puttar, Gopal kar toh dega lekin billu, joh maza apna ghar sajane mein hai na, woh kisi aur chiz mein nahi hai." ("Yes, without a doubt, he would do it but you get a different bliss in decorating your house yourself.") Dadi replied with a smile.
"Yaha aao, mein tumhe ek baat batati hu." ("C'mere, I'll tell you something.") Dadi said and sat down.
Shivaay ran towards her and she made him sit on her lap.
"Billu, yeh ghar hai na tumhare dada ji ne bahot mehnat se khada kiya tha. Din raat ki mehnat basi hai iss ghar ki diwaaron mein unki. Yeh sirf tumhare dada ji kar ghar nahi, unka sapna hai puttar." ("Billu, your grandpa has built this house with great efforts. These walls hold his hardships. This is not just a house, it's your grandpa's dream.") Dadi smiled with teary eyes.
"Dada ji ka sapna ?" ("Grandpa's dream?") Shivaay asked.
Dadi nodded.
"Toh fir mein bhi apki madad karunga !" ("I'll help you in that case too.") He said excitedly.
Dadi chuckled. "Haan jarur." ("Sure.")
Then both, dadi and Shivaay decorated the mandir beautifully.
Flashback ends
"Sorry Dadi. Mein aj Oberoi Mansion toh nahi bacha sakta lekin I promise you, Dadi, ek din mein humara Mansion firse kharid lunga." ("Sorry grandma. I cannot save our home today but someday I'll buy our Oberoi mansion again. I promise.") Shivaay promised to himself. "Oberoi Mansion, Oberoi's ka tha aur Oberoi's ka hi rahega." ("Oberoi mansion belonged to Oberoi's and it would always belong to us.")
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3 Years Later,
Shivaay is now 16 years old, he is now in 12th std. Omkara is now 13 years old and he studies in grade 8th. While Rudy is now a 9 year old, big boy, and studies in grade 4th.
Soulbeat academy is not into existence anymore. A few years back Shantanu and his partner decided to shut it close cause they both had some good career opportunities in their hands and wanted to excel their career in dance.
Shivaay still calls Gopal kaka, 'Kaka'.
Gopal kaka still doesn't know about the letter which Gopal kaka had received 7 years ago.
ShivOmRu are pretty close to Gopal kaka. They are a cute, lil family now. They all love eachother so so much.
OmRu have wholeheartedly accepted kaka as their father.
One fine day,
Kaka was working in his office while humming some old song to himself. He wrapped up his work and closed the office.
"Satish, bahot der ho chuki hai, jao ab tum bhi sab lock karke ghar chale jao." ("Satish, it's getting late, go home.") Gopal kaka said to one of the boys and smiled.
Satish nodded.
Gopal kaka left the McDonald's restaurant where he worked as a manager since last 3 years.
He was just walking towards his home with a smile. He was eager to see his 3 children cause today was the movie night and he knew all the children must be waiting for him to be home soon.
Gopal kaka was walking past a tea stall where 2 'mawali' type people were sipping on a cup of tea while chatting.
"Pichle 7 saal se dhund rahe hai hum unn baccho ko, 7 saal be ! Kya pata bade boss ko kya chahiye. 7 saal baad kya karna hai unn baccho ka ?!" ("It's been 7 years, 7 freaking years! God knows what the chief wants to do with those kids even after 7 years!") One of the shabby guy mumbled.
"Wahi toh chote, wahi toh, woh Oberoi's toh chuna laga ke chale gaye ab un baccho ka kya achar dalna hai ?" ("Exactly, Oberoi's fled off long ago now what is the point in getting our hands on their kids?") Another guy said.
"Oberoi's ?" Gopal kaka whispered to himself and decided to eavesdrop.
He went to the tea stall and ordered a cup of tea and stood near to those goons, eavesdropping on their conversation.
"Suna hai yahi aas pass kahi rehte hai woh Oberoi's ke bacche." ("I've heard those Oberoi kids live nearby.") One of the shabby guy said. "Aadha area toh humne chan liya hai ab sirf aadha hi bacha hai. Kal parso tak toh hume woh bache mil hi jayenge." ("We've looked through half of the area now only few parts are remaining. We'll find those kids in a day or 2 at max.")
Gopal kaka's eyes widened in shock and worry and without further due he paid for the tea and went home.
As soon as he walked inside the house, he masked his worry and fear for the sake of his kids.
"Baba !" OmRu yelled making Shivaay peep from the kitchen.
"Arey kaka, aap aa gaye ? Haath muh dho lijiye mein khaana laga deta hu." ("You're here? Freshen up, I'll serve the food.") Shivaay smiled.
Kaka nodded and went to get fresh but all he had in his mind was the worry of the 3 kids.
What if those goons found out about ShivOmRu and took them away from kaka ?
No, no, kaka won't let that thing happen. He'll protect his kids at any cost.
That night went well, if you do not consider kaka's sleeplessness and worry.
Next day,
It was Shivaay's last board exam paper. He was well prepared for it and hence the paper was easy for him.
"Kaisa raha paper bhai ?" ("How was the exam?") Om asked him as soon as he set his foot inside the house.
Shivaay gave him a toothy grin. "Ek dum amazing !"
Om smiled at his older brother and gave him a glass of water.
"Rudy baby kaha hai ?" ("Where Ru baby?") Shiv asked after a while.
"Woh yahi bahar khel raha hai." ("He's playing outside.") Om replied to which Shivaay nodded.
In the evening,
Kaka came home early this evening. He was tensed cause he had found out that the goons were just a few miles away from his house.
He was afraid that the goons may barge in their house any second and take his precious ShivOmRu away from him forever.
So to keep his kids away from the goons, Gopal kaka made a plan.
"ShivOmRu !" Kaka grinned like he was the happiest person on the earth. "Apne apne bags pack karo ! Hum sab ghumne jaa rahe hai !" ("Pack your bags ! We're going out on a trip.") He cheered.
ShivOmRu jumped in excitement.
"Hum kaha jaa rahe hai ?" ("Where are we going?") Om asked.
"Sabse pehle hum jaa rahe hai...." ("First we are going to...") Kaka paused to increase the suspence. "....Mumbai !"
"Yay !" ShivOmRu cheered.
"Hum kab jaa rahe hai, Kaka ?" ("When will we be leaving?") Shivaay asked.
"Kal shaam ki train hai. Mein kal kaam se jaldi aa jaunga fir hum niklenge." ("Tomorrow evening. I'll come home earlier tomorrow.") Kaka replied, while managing to maintain his stress-less face.
"Ok kaka, aur hum kitne dino ke liye jaa rahe hai ?" ("Ok, for how long we'll be gone?") Shiv asked.
"Um..." Kaka calculated. He had impulsively bought the tickets. He had nothing planned about the stay or the trip. "...kam se kam 3 hafton ke liye jaa rahe hai hum." ("...for at least 3 weeks.")
"3 hafte ?!" ("3 weeks?!") Shiv amused. "Are you sure apko chutti mil gayi hai ?" ("Are you sure you'll get that many offs?")
"Haan Shiv. Aur nahi toh kya mein avi hi trip plan karunga ?" ("Of course. What do you think I've planned for the trip out of the blue?") Kaka laughed nervously.
Shiv furrowed his eyebrows. "Kaka, sab thik hai ?" ("Is everything alright?") He asked.
"Haan kyu ? Kya hua ?" ("Yeah, why? What happened ?") Kaka asked back.
"Mujhe aisa kyu lag raha hai ki aap kisi baat se pareshan hai ?" ("Why does it feel like you're stressed ?") Shiv raised an eyebrow.
"Kya ?" ("What?") Kaka laughed it off. "Aap kuch jyada hi soch rahe hai Shiv. Jayiye, bags pack kariye." ("You tend to overthink, Shiv. Just go and pack your bags.")
Shivaay nodded. He wasn't convinced at all but he didn't push it further.
Next day, kaka went to the office and ShivOmRu stayed home doing timepass.
All of them were excited.
"Bhai ! Yaad hai na kal kya hai ?" ("Bhai! Do you remember what's tomorrow?") Ru jumped on Shivaay's lap and grinned.
"Rudy nahi." ("No.") Om glared at Ru.
Shivaay looked between OmRu and then turned to Ru. "Nahi Ru baby, kya hai kal ?" ("No, Ru baby, what's special tomorrow?") He asked gently.
"Kal na..." ("Tomorrow is..") Ru started with a smirk but was cut off by Om.
"...Kuch nahi hai kal ! Kuch bhi nahi." ("...Nothing! Nothing at all.") Om replied with a nervous smile.
"Om." Shivaay raised an eyebrow. "Shh."
"Rudy baby tum batao kya hai kal ?" ("Rudy baby, you tell me.") Shiv asked.
"Bhai kal apka birthday hai !" ("It's your birthday tomorrow!") Rudy told him with utter excitement.
"Huh ?" Shiv was confused for a moment. "Kal mera Birthday hai ?" ("My birthday?")
"Rudy !" Om grumbled. "Kya yar ! Hume surprise dena tha na kal." ("You idiot! It was meant to be a surprise.")
"Koi baat nahi Om, I'm a good actor, kal jab tum mujhe surprise doge tab mein surprise hone ki acting jarur karega." ("It's ok Om, I'm a good actor, I'll act surprised tomorrow.") Shiv chuckled and ruffled Om's hair making him huff.
"Accha..." ("Alright...") Shivaay muttered as he realised. "...Toh isilye kaka ne trip plan ki hai. Tum tino milke mujhe surprise dena chahte the na ?" ("...so that's why kaka has planned a trip. You 3 wanted to surprise me together, right?")
Om shook his head. "Nahi toh, hume trip ke baare mein kuch bhi pata nahi tha." ("Nope, we didn't know anything about the trip either.") He shrugged.
"Accha ?" ("Oh?") Shiv mumbled. "Chalo koi baat nahi." ("Nevermind.")
'Kaka ne mere liye surprise plan kiya tha...Aww.' ('Kaka planned a surprise for me...Aww.') Shivaay thought and smiled to himself. 'Mein bhi kaka ko ek surprise dunga kal mere birthday pr...Kaka mere liye papa se kam nahi hai, woh humare papa jaise hi hai, toh kyu mein unhe kaka bulau ? Kal se Shivaay bhi unhe baba hi bolega. Gopal kaka mere pitah samaan hi hai.' ('I'll give one surprise to kaka tomorrow too...Kaka is no less than a father to me too, then why shall I keep calling him kaka? From tomorrow, Shivaay will call him Baba too.') he thought and decided to surprise kaka on his own Birthday.
He knew kaka would be so happy to hear 'baba' from Shivaay.
Then all three of the played some game and watched movies and then ate a lot of snacks and had a fun day.
It was late in the evening and kaka had still not came home.
"Bhai, baba kab aayenge ?" ("Bhai, when will baba come?") Om grunted for the umpteenth time.
Kaka was supposed to be home early today but instead he was 3 hours late.
Kaka had assured that he would reach home by 6 o'clock and now it was 30 minutes past 8.
"Bas aate hi honge kaka, Om." ("He must be on his way, Om.") Shiv assured but he was worried for kaka himself.
He had called kaka so many times but he wasn't receiving the calls and that caused Shivaay to worry more cause kaka never ignored his calls.
"Kya hua bhai ? Baba kyu nahi aa rahe ?" ("What's wrong ?Why isn't baba coming?") Rudy asked with a sad face.
Shiv sighed and sat on his knees before Rudy. "Kaka bas aa hi rahe hai, okay ?" ("He's on his way, ok?")
Rudy just stared at him with tear filled eyes.
"Chalo jab tak kaka nahi aate, tab tak hum log photo album dekhte hai." ("Let's go through a photo album till he comes.") Shivaay suggested cheerfully.
OmRu, both loved to cherish their old memories so they never said no to flipping through the photo album.
"YES." OmRu smiled and Om ran towards the cupboard where the photo album was.
Om brought the album and the trio settled on the couch.
Rudy was sitting on Shivaay's lap while Om was safely tucked under Shivaay's free arm.
Om held the album on his lap as they all laughed and chuckled at the memories related to the photographs kaka had clicked over the years.
They were so involved in the memories that they all forgot about the time until the doorbell rung.
"Baba aa gaye !" ("He's here!") Rudy yelled and ran towards the door and impatiently waited for Shivaay to open the door cause he was too short to open the door himself.
Shivaay smiled at Rudy's excitement before opening the door.
As soon as the door opened, Shivaay's smile faded as worry took over his mind and face. His eyes widened in shock and his breathing pattern changed.
"Ka...kaka ?" Shivaay mumbled and opened the door a little wide. "Yeh...yeh...yeh sab kya hua ? Kaise hua ?" ("Wh...What...What happened!?")
Shivaay's eyes teared up at the sight in front of him. He couldn't believe his eyes !
Rudy and Om who were standing behind Shivaay now came forward and froze on their spot.
Kaka stumbled inside the house while breathing heavily. He had a huge wound slightly above his stomach from where a lot of blood was oozing out like a river.
Kaka stumbled again and fell on Shivaay. Shivaay tried to steady himself and support kaka but kaka was too heavy for a teen like him so he gently sat down with kaka's head on his lap.
"Om, doctor ko call karo jaldi." ("Call the doctor, Om!") Shivaay ordered with tears streaming down his eyes and looked at Om who was still frozen on his spot. "Om ! OM !" He yelled pulling Om out of his trance.
Om quickly nodded and was about to go to fetch the phone when kaka stopped him.
"Nahi, mere pass utna wa..waqt nahi hai." ("No, I don't have that much time.") Kaka said with a groan. "M..meri baat dhyan se suno. B..bags leke yaha se Mu..Mum.. Mumbai chale jao." ("L..listen to me carefully. T..take your b..bags and leave for Mum...Mum..Mumbai.")
"Pr kaka ? Aap.." ("But kaka...you..") Shiv started.
"Meri chodo !" ("Leave me.") Kaka yelled. "Jao yaha se, yaha pe tumhe khatra hai. Bags lo aur yeh..yeh.." ("leave. It's not safe here for you guys. Take bags and here...") Kaka slowly pushed his hand in his blazer pocket and pulled out 2 envolopes.
"Isme kuch paise, train ke tickets aur ek letter hai. Yeh le jao. Jao yaha se baccho. Please jao jaldi." ("Tickets are in there. It also has money and a letter. Go. Leave kids. Please make it quick.") Kaka cried.
"Nahi, hum apko chod ke kahi nahi jaayenge." ("No, we won't leave you.") Om cried.
"Meri baat ko samjho bacchon. Tum logo ki ja..jaan ko khatra hai. Kuch log tumhe maarna chahte hai. Jao yaha se jaldi please." ("Please understand kids. It's dangerous for you...ah...Some people are after your lives here. Please leave.") Kaka tried his best to explain.
"Hume ? Lekin kyu ?" ("After our lives? But why?") Shiv mumbled.
"Mujhe woh sab nahi pata...Tum log bas jao yaha se ! Woh log aate hi honge. Please." ("I don't know...Just go! They must be on their way here.") Kaka begged.
"Baba...Aap ko iss halat mein chodkar hum nahi jaa sakte." ("Baba...how can we leave you in such a devastating state.") Shiv said in between his tears.
Kaka smiled at the word 'Baba'..."Mera time aa gaya hai bacchon...aur meri akhiri iccha hai ki tum log safe raho, toh please yaha se chale jao, please." ("It's my time to leave kids...and it's my last wish that you all stay safe and sound so please leave.") He said.
"Nahi kaka.." ("No.") ShivOm cried, while Ru was too shocked to say anything. He was just standing like a statue there staring at his beloved baba.
"Kh..khush raho, bacchon...I...l..love y..youu." ("B..Blesss you..kids...I..I..love..y..you.") Kaka said at last with so much efforts and after that he just went limp.
Kaka stopped breathing but his eyes were still open and his lips still held the smile.
"BABA !" ShivOm cried and hugged their Baba's lifeless body and cried into his chest.
"Baba uthiye na ! Aap hume aise chod ke nahi jaa sakte baba, utho na baba." ("Baba get up! You can't leave us like this, get up!") Om sobbed.
After 10 minutes of crying, Shivaay composed himself. He picked himself up and replayed everything kaka had said.
Shivaay's and his brothers life was in danger. He couldn't save kaka but he won't let anything happen to his brothers.
Shiv pulled Om on his legs and shook him. "Om, meri baat suno." ("Om, listen to me.") Om was still crying while look at kaka. "Om ! Jao jaake bags leke aao." ("Om, get the bags.")
Om glared at Shiv. "Mein kahi nahi jaa raha ! Mere baba, mar gaye hai ! Samjh rahe ho tum ?!" ("I'm not leaving! My baba...is no more. Do you understand that?!") He yelled.
"Om meri baat suno.." ("Om listen to me...") Shivaay's voice softened. "..kaka ki akhiri iccha hai ki hum yaha se chale jaaye. Toh please jao aur bags leke aao." ("...it's kaka's last wish that we leave. So please get the bags.")
"Nahi ! Mein nahi jaa raha baba ko chodkar." ("No! I'm not leaving him.") He replied.
"Om !" Shivaay's temper surfaced. "I said GO !" He yelled back.
Om was startled for a second, Shiv had never yelled at Om. Om understood how serious Shiv was and hence he obeyed him finally.
Shivaay looked at Rudy.
"Rudy ?" He gently shook Rudra and a tear slipped down his eyes followed by a lot of other tears.
"Baba !" Rudy coaxed and dropped down on his knees and hugged kaka.
Shivaay held back his tears and gave Rudy some time to hug his baba for the last time.
When Om came back with bags. Shivaay secured the two envolopes in his pocket, slung the bags on his shoulder, picked Rudy up in arms and held Om's hand.
Shiv looked at the lifeless body of kaka for one last time. He was still in a trance. The man who had been like a father to him, who had given him and his brothers so much love, a roof to stay under, who had worked day and night to give them every comfort, was now lying dead in front of their eyes.
Shivaay swallowed down the sob which was about to escape from his mouth. He tightly held Om's hand and walked out of the flat which he had proudly called his home for past 7 years.
He was devastated but he wasn't going to reveal that to the world.
He was going to surprise kaka by calling him 'baba' but life had different shock planned for him.
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I just wrote this chapter and it's not edited or cross checked cause honestly I don't have the courage to read this chapter again myself.
I was so attached to kaka's character and ending his character like this has left me in tears as well.
Kaka was honestly the best character I had ever wrote or thought about.
I'm sorry for doing this...I cannot tell you why I did this but life isn't fair and even though I'm the author and I can play fair games for ShivOmRu, I won't. Life is unfair and everyone needs to realise and see that.
I'm not rude or heartless don't get me wrong please. I'm genuinely sorry.
Writing the next chapter will take a bit long cause I need to pick myself and my emotions up after this chapter so you'll have to wait for a bit.
Till the next update,
Have a safe and great life..