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This is wrong. This kiss was everything I was of afraid of to fear and avoid, but I knew--body, mind, and soul--that nothing in my life had ever been so right. I had been born for this man,
Ram's POV:
I came down, I was so angry. I was not angry at priya but at the Rajath … the animal. who did this to her… .. I will see to that animal will rot in Jail for ever more. Lawyer Mr Shah was here .. for that … he was the best in the field. And I wanted the best that money could buy .
Hello Mr Kapoor Good morning sorry to disturb you , day after your wedding, but this was urgent, said Mr Shah, I have known Mr Shah for manys year , it must have been urgent for him to come personally in the morning .. He was man of very few words ,but one of best criminal lawyers. The opposition lawyer can be talking for hours presenting its argument…. But when Mr Shah presents his case… His speech though very small comparatively but the end of it he would have demolished the oppositions case at its very foundation.
It okay Mr Piyush Shah I understand It must be Urgent., Please take your seat
Tell me .. what is it I responded
Mr Kapoor , The court hearing date has been fixed. for coming Monday that 4 days from today… for the past 2 months we have delayed Mrs Kapoor evidence with the reason of health and injury, we can no longer do it .. We need Mrs Kapoor to appear at court and give evidence against Rajath kapur… we need this to strength the case.. I know it will be difficult for Mrs Kapoor.. there is going to lot of cross examination lot of unnecessary question which may hurt Mrs Kapoor. I just want you prepare Mrs Kapoor for this…
Mr Dinanath Singh will leave no stone unturned to reduce his son in law jail sentence… as we don’t have any other victims evidence except Mrs Kapoor …and the Opposition have already proven the fact that Mrs Kapoor willingly left with Mr Rajat Kapur from Varanasi to Mumbai. And we also don’t have any previous cases also against Mr Rajath Kapur with respect to sexual assault or harassment nor dowe have evidence of what happened 1 year ago in Bangalore. The Rajat ‘s hitman come forward surrendered for the assault case also .. We can only frame RAJAT for accomplice to assault .. We need a Mrs Kapoor stong statement in the court to against him .. seal Rajat fate…
But Rajath is animal, anybody who saw priya that day would know he is mad
Yes Mr Kapoor , I am going try to bring out Mr Rajath state of mind … it is not going to be easy he has cleverly hidden his grotesque nature behind several layers .. We need to peel each layer off to get through him.. I am going to that in his cross examination…..but before that we will need Mrs Kapoor in court to present her side of the story….. is she ready ??
Mr Shah let me be very frank , rightnow, priya is blaming herself for the whole fiasco… she has not realised she is the victim , she is no way to blamed for rajath’s behaviour, but I have failed to make her understand this. I have been trying for the past 3months but nothing seems to be working I told him frankly,because I needed him to know the status of Priya mind for him to prepare himself for any eventuality
Yes That was what I also thought would be the problem. Mr Kapoor this is the usual case with sexually abused victim , she requires a good psychiatrist to help her overcome her fear . Let me give reference of my friend Dr Shruthi Rao a leading psychiatrist, she will be able to help Mrs Kapoor but the problems is we have only 4 days’ time we will have to work out something.
Can we do one thing an idea had struck me !! Can we file a case for obstruction of justice and undue advantage because of Dinanath Singh contacts and try and shift the case.. to somewhere else
Sure Mr Kapoor, that is good idea, we will try for Chennai, this way we can buy some more time , and also block any attempts of Dinanath in hampering evidence and one More thing Mr Kapoor ,
Yes I asked
I will also need some time with Mrs Kapoor,, to brief her about the proceedings and prepare her to face cross-examinations Also need to build a trust with her so she will be able tell me what happened and I can also make her understand that I am on her side.
Yes, Of course .. Shall I ask her to come down…. Would you like to meet her here.
No not today.. I will also come down to Chennai and fix up the time with her….. I will first go get a the verdict about change of jurisdiction… may be it would be better if you take her Chennai Dr Rao is also there.. In a day or so ..There is going to be major hue cry when we apply for change of jurisdiction the media is going to go frenzy.. It is better you and Mrs Kapoor leave for Chennai today itself
I think you are right I will do it ..
Good Mr Kapoor , then I will See you sir Chennai , I will sms you the number of Dr Rao please talk to her I will also brief her about the case
I nodded my head
And Mr Kapoor .. Don’t worry we will send that Rajath to hell hole or worse,, and , left reassuring me
As soon as the lawyer left .. I went back to the room to check on Priya, to check if she needs any help. I know she may not like me to help her But I wanted to.
When I entered the room , Priya had already changed clothes, she was wearing a baby pink churidhar, hair was wet,, was a reading a paper…can’t say she was reading she was holding it but her eyes were blank.
She didn’t even notice that I had come ..There was breakfast uneaten
Priya's POV
I was so deep in my thoughts ..when he said
"PARATHA " He held out a plate full of paratha,It may be aloo or gobi or something else .I didn't really care which, just reached out picked up a plate from the table put it in my plate .
"Butter?"
I set down with my Plate down and spooned some butter onto my plate.
"Tea?"
"Will you stop!" I burst out.
"Just trying to be solicitous," he murmured, eating from his plate
"I can feed myself, " I bit out, reaching inelegantly across the table for a another piece of paratha. It was aloo partha and it was good. I was very hungry.
He smiled and took another bite of his food, aware of the fact that he was goading me and enjoying it immensely. I was miffed at him. I didn't like his attitude He was behaving as if nothing happened
We need to talk about what happened in the morning
Ram… please I don’t want to talk about please!1
Okay ! but priya you need to talk this out
Yes but not now .. Idont want to do it now
Okay !!. he let out s sigh while he agreed to my request
"Priya," he said in an affable tone. "I've been thinking."
"Have you? What I asked ."
"Priya ." His voice held an unmistakable air of warning.
"I was thinking . . ."He paused, as if daring me to make a comment. When Iwisely did not, he continued. “’ I need to plan a trip for Chennai . This afternoon, I think."
I felt an inexplicable knot of sadness ball up in my throat. He was leaving? It was true that I was annoyed with him, angry even, making me marry me making me want him so much but I didn't want him to go. I was becoming accustomed to having him around.
"You're coming with me."
For minute I thought he didn’t say what he said
What I asked
He patiently answered we should leave for Chennai
Finally I spluttered, " No?""I am not coming to Chennai ."
"I say you are."
"What would I do in Chennai?" I threw up my arms. "And even more importantly, why ?"
"You don't have a choice." His voice was deceptively mild.
"Since when?"
"Since I became your Husband."
I glared furiously at him.
He took a sip of his coffee and assessed me over the rim of his cup. "I suggest you pack for month ."
" One month ??? No anyway I told you, I'm not leaving."
“Don't push me, Priya."
"Don't push me!" I burst out. "Why are you dragging me off to Chennai ? I don't want to go! Don't my feelings count for anything?"
You have to go to Chennai … the court case is coming up
What case !!
Rajath case
My face must have lost its colour , A dread started gripping me
Priya … Please nothing is going to happen … You may not even see Rajath You have just testify in front of the judge we can come back
No Ram, I don’t know if I can do it .. I don’t want to
Priya there is no choice we have to do this to send Rajath to the place he belongs.
When is to going happen …. I asked fear slowly taking over my very part of body
Ram : Most possible in another month Time
Then why should we leave today ? I asked trying to postpone the inevitable
I think you need a change of place and I have some some important work coming up in Chennai. And my friends in Chennai want to meet you
How Can I come to Chennai,, I can’t hold a pen and can’t even walk properly … I cant come Are you ..
No , I have already talked to the doctors , doctors have okayed your travel. Iam also going to be there … I will manage you
Only thing I was more afraid of more than going to Chennai was Ram’s proximity and my reactions to his proximity .I took a few deep breaths, trying to calm my racing heart which turned full speed with just a thought of Rams proximity, but it didn't seem to work. Finally I said in a very low voice, "Do you think I would want to meet your Chennai friends? Is that it? I have no desire to become some sort of charity-show entertainment. Are you going to—"
He moved so swiftly and silently I didn't even realize he'd changed places until his hands were on mine ,I was forced to face him. "I believe I told you last night not to refer to yourself like that ."
"But that's what I am!" I was mortified by the catch in my voice and the tears trailing down my cheeks, and I triedto wriggle out of his grasp.
I'm taking you to Chennai . To prove to you that you're not a my charity, that you're a lovely woman, and any man would be proud to call you his own."
I stared at him, unblinking, barely able to digest his words.
"And any woman," he continued softly, "would be proud to call you her friend."
"I can't do it," I whispered.
"Of course you can. He said so confidently
I shook my head. "No," I said softly.
"I can hardly believe this is you speaking, Priya. Is this the same woman who worked for 7 years and supported her family at their time crises . Is this the same women who fought Rajath for past 1 year .where is that priya…?
We are going Priya .. Today! That is it He left the room
I don’tknow what I am going to . but the looks I have no choice…
I sat down defeated …. Madam Voice called from door Bansi Kaka , came in .. Sir asked ,to help you pack madam Sir also asked me to inform you that he has booked tomorrow early morning flight to Chennai
Where is sir I asked
Madam , sir has left for office.. he asked me to inform you that he would coming home late in the night and not to wait up for him
This is wrong. This kiss was everything I was of afraid of to fear and avoid, but I knew--body, mind, and soul--that nothing in my life had ever been so right. I had been born for this man,
Ram's POV:
I came down, I was so angry. I was not angry at priya but at the Rajath … the animal. who did this to her… .. I will see to that animal will rot in Jail for ever more. Lawyer Mr Shah was here .. for that … he was the best in the field. And I wanted the best that money could buy .
Hello Mr Kapoor Good morning sorry to disturb you , day after your wedding, but this was urgent, said Mr Shah, I have known Mr Shah for manys year , it must have been urgent for him to come personally in the morning .. He was man of very few words ,but one of best criminal lawyers. The opposition lawyer can be talking for hours presenting its argument…. But when Mr Shah presents his case… His speech though very small comparatively but the end of it he would have demolished the oppositions case at its very foundation.
It okay Mr Piyush Shah I understand It must be Urgent., Please take your seat
Tell me .. what is it I responded
Mr Kapoor , The court hearing date has been fixed. for coming Monday that 4 days from today… for the past 2 months we have delayed Mrs Kapoor evidence with the reason of health and injury, we can no longer do it .. We need Mrs Kapoor to appear at court and give evidence against Rajath kapur… we need this to strength the case.. I know it will be difficult for Mrs Kapoor.. there is going to lot of cross examination lot of unnecessary question which may hurt Mrs Kapoor. I just want you prepare Mrs Kapoor for this…
Mr Dinanath Singh will leave no stone unturned to reduce his son in law jail sentence… as we don’t have any other victims evidence except Mrs Kapoor …and the Opposition have already proven the fact that Mrs Kapoor willingly left with Mr Rajat Kapur from Varanasi to Mumbai. And we also don’t have any previous cases also against Mr Rajath Kapur with respect to sexual assault or harassment nor dowe have evidence of what happened 1 year ago in Bangalore. The Rajat ‘s hitman come forward surrendered for the assault case also .. We can only frame RAJAT for accomplice to assault .. We need a Mrs Kapoor stong statement in the court to against him .. seal Rajat fate…
But Rajath is animal, anybody who saw priya that day would know he is mad
Yes Mr Kapoor , I am going try to bring out Mr Rajath state of mind … it is not going to be easy he has cleverly hidden his grotesque nature behind several layers .. We need to peel each layer off to get through him.. I am going to that in his cross examination…..but before that we will need Mrs Kapoor in court to present her side of the story….. is she ready ??
Mr Shah let me be very frank , rightnow, priya is blaming herself for the whole fiasco… she has not realised she is the victim , she is no way to blamed for rajath’s behaviour, but I have failed to make her understand this. I have been trying for the past 3months but nothing seems to be working I told him frankly,because I needed him to know the status of Priya mind for him to prepare himself for any eventuality
Yes That was what I also thought would be the problem. Mr Kapoor this is the usual case with sexually abused victim , she requires a good psychiatrist to help her overcome her fear . Let me give reference of my friend Dr Shruthi Rao a leading psychiatrist, she will be able to help Mrs Kapoor but the problems is we have only 4 days’ time we will have to work out something.
Can we do one thing an idea had struck me !! Can we file a case for obstruction of justice and undue advantage because of Dinanath Singh contacts and try and shift the case.. to somewhere else
Sure Mr Kapoor, that is good idea, we will try for Chennai, this way we can buy some more time , and also block any attempts of Dinanath in hampering evidence and one More thing Mr Kapoor ,
Yes I asked
I will also need some time with Mrs Kapoor,, to brief her about the proceedings and prepare her to face cross-examinations Also need to build a trust with her so she will be able tell me what happened and I can also make her understand that I am on her side.
Yes, Of course .. Shall I ask her to come down…. Would you like to meet her here.
No not today.. I will also come down to Chennai and fix up the time with her….. I will first go get a the verdict about change of jurisdiction… may be it would be better if you take her Chennai Dr Rao is also there.. In a day or so ..There is going to be major hue cry when we apply for change of jurisdiction the media is going to go frenzy.. It is better you and Mrs Kapoor leave for Chennai today itself
I think you are right I will do it ..
Good Mr Kapoor , then I will See you sir Chennai , I will sms you the number of Dr Rao please talk to her I will also brief her about the case
I nodded my head
And Mr Kapoor .. Don’t worry we will send that Rajath to hell hole or worse,, and , left reassuring me
As soon as the lawyer left .. I went back to the room to check on Priya, to check if she needs any help. I know she may not like me to help her But I wanted to.
When I entered the room , Priya had already changed clothes, she was wearing a baby pink churidhar, hair was wet,, was a reading a paper…can’t say she was reading she was holding it but her eyes were blank.
She didn’t even notice that I had come ..There was breakfast uneaten
Priya's POV
I was so deep in my thoughts ..when he said
"PARATHA " He held out a plate full of paratha,It may be aloo or gobi or something else .I didn't really care which, just reached out picked up a plate from the table put it in my plate .
"Butter?"
I set down with my Plate down and spooned some butter onto my plate.
"Tea?"
"Will you stop!" I burst out.
"Just trying to be solicitous," he murmured, eating from his plate
"I can feed myself, " I bit out, reaching inelegantly across the table for a another piece of paratha. It was aloo partha and it was good. I was very hungry.
He smiled and took another bite of his food, aware of the fact that he was goading me and enjoying it immensely. I was miffed at him. I didn't like his attitude He was behaving as if nothing happened
We need to talk about what happened in the morning
Ram… please I don’t want to talk about please!1
Okay ! but priya you need to talk this out
Yes but not now .. Idont want to do it now
Okay !!. he let out s sigh while he agreed to my request
"Priya," he said in an affable tone. "I've been thinking."
"Have you? What I asked ."
"Priya ." His voice held an unmistakable air of warning.
"I was thinking . . ."He paused, as if daring me to make a comment. When Iwisely did not, he continued. “’ I need to plan a trip for Chennai . This afternoon, I think."
I felt an inexplicable knot of sadness ball up in my throat. He was leaving? It was true that I was annoyed with him, angry even, making me marry me making me want him so much but I didn't want him to go. I was becoming accustomed to having him around.
"You're coming with me."
For minute I thought he didn’t say what he said
What I asked
He patiently answered we should leave for Chennai
Finally I spluttered, " No?""I am not coming to Chennai ."
"I say you are."
"What would I do in Chennai?" I threw up my arms. "And even more importantly, why ?"
"You don't have a choice." His voice was deceptively mild.
"Since when?"
"Since I became your Husband."
I glared furiously at him.
He took a sip of his coffee and assessed me over the rim of his cup. "I suggest you pack for month ."
" One month ??? No anyway I told you, I'm not leaving."
“Don't push me, Priya."
"Don't push me!" I burst out. "Why are you dragging me off to Chennai ? I don't want to go! Don't my feelings count for anything?"
You have to go to Chennai … the court case is coming up
What case !!
Rajath case
My face must have lost its colour , A dread started gripping me
Priya … Please nothing is going to happen … You may not even see Rajath You have just testify in front of the judge we can come back
No Ram, I don’t know if I can do it .. I don’t want to
Priya there is no choice we have to do this to send Rajath to the place he belongs.
When is to going happen …. I asked fear slowly taking over my very part of body
Ram : Most possible in another month Time
Then why should we leave today ? I asked trying to postpone the inevitable
I think you need a change of place and I have some some important work coming up in Chennai. And my friends in Chennai want to meet you
How Can I come to Chennai,, I can’t hold a pen and can’t even walk properly … I cant come Are you ..
No , I have already talked to the doctors , doctors have okayed your travel. Iam also going to be there … I will manage you
Only thing I was more afraid of more than going to Chennai was Ram’s proximity and my reactions to his proximity .I took a few deep breaths, trying to calm my racing heart which turned full speed with just a thought of Rams proximity, but it didn't seem to work. Finally I said in a very low voice, "Do you think I would want to meet your Chennai friends? Is that it? I have no desire to become some sort of charity-show entertainment. Are you going to—"
He moved so swiftly and silently I didn't even realize he'd changed places until his hands were on mine ,I was forced to face him. "I believe I told you last night not to refer to yourself like that ."
"But that's what I am!" I was mortified by the catch in my voice and the tears trailing down my cheeks, and I triedto wriggle out of his grasp.
I'm taking you to Chennai . To prove to you that you're not a my charity, that you're a lovely woman, and any man would be proud to call you his own."
I stared at him, unblinking, barely able to digest his words.
"And any woman," he continued softly, "would be proud to call you her friend."
"I can't do it," I whispered.
"Of course you can. He said so confidently
I shook my head. "No," I said softly.
"I can hardly believe this is you speaking, Priya. Is this the same woman who worked for 7 years and supported her family at their time crises . Is this the same women who fought Rajath for past 1 year .where is that priya…?
We are going Priya .. Today! That is it He left the room
I don’tknow what I am going to . but the looks I have no choice…
I sat down defeated …. Madam Voice called from door Bansi Kaka , came in .. Sir asked ,to help you pack madam Sir also asked me to inform you that he has booked tomorrow early morning flight to Chennai
Where is sir I asked
Madam , sir has left for office.. he asked me to inform you that he would coming home late in the night and not to wait up for him
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