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Rajveer Singh Ranawat

I came back to my room after completing my workout from the gym. My body was covered with sweat and I decided to take a bath. I saw my mother was sitting on my king sized bed just like a queen.

"Maa!!" I said. 

I don't know what brought her to my room early in the morning. There must be some reason behind it. I mean she want something from me.

" Woh actually...." My mother said and took a pause. A long pause. She didn't continued her words as if the words died in her throat.

"Tell me Maa, what is bothering you?" I said to continue our conversation.

"Today I kept a Pooja for  you. Please attend it..." My mother said in a single breathe.

Me and Spirituality not in one frame.

Me and God are never on good terms.

No God, No Pooja's, I just believe in myself. 

Does performing Pooja can bring peace into the life so why not everyone is happy in their life...

"No...not at all Maa. I have an important meeting to attend. After that we are going to attend a college function with whole Family. So, my whole schedule is fixed." I declared my statements as my strong decision.

"Sorry Maa, I've to take a bath" I said excusing myself from the conversation and entered inside the Bathroom to take bath.

I opened the shower, the cold water cooling my every nerves. After shower, I dressed myself into Black Tuxedo. I saw myself in front of the mirror, it just reflects Responsible man handling the duties.

I miss my old self when I used to smile, stay happy with my best friend, my love and family. Now just looking at my self as emotionless, calm, everything has changed after she left me. 

I tugged my smartphone into my pocket, took my handkerchief from the table and placed it into my back pocket. I went near the drawer to check new watch collection which I bought this weekend.

I wore the watch at my wrist and left the room. Everyone was sitting in the living room. As soon as I enter the room, they stopped talking. Whole room turned silent.

I'm sure the topic was me 'Rajveer Singh Ranawat'. As usual Dadi must be saying something about me and everyone would be nodding their head.

Nobody can speak in front of my Dadi, Maa and Chachi. They are the Universal Boss of the Family.

 In the era where people flex multiple relationships, our elders were stick in one relationship, making their bonds even more stronger.

" Good Morning, Everyone " I said. Everyone nodded, a cold response. They started walking towards the Dining table so as I also followed them.

We sat on our tables . The maids distributed the food and we started eating our food. I was silently eating the food but my whole family was slowly murmuring something while eating. 

I really hate voices while eating food. I like silence while consuming my food.

I looked upwards from my plate towards Dadi and literally I don't know why she pinched Dada ji. Dada ji was rubbing his biceps where my Dadi pinched him.

" What happened? " I asked to Dada ji but Dada ji shook his head. Meanwhile my mother was talking something with my Dadi through her eyes.

After that eye talking with Maa, Dadi was threatening Dada ji with her eyes, Maa was threatening Papa  and Chacha- Chachi were also looking at each other as if they were also talking through eyes.

Something is going wrong in my family. Totally wrong!!!

They are trying to say something but they didn't uttered a single word which was really irritating me.

I was going to stand from chair after having my food but Dadi interrupted me. So ,finally they decided to say something.

"I think you should get married. You're already 30 and this is the perfect age for getting married " Dadi said calmly with a poker face.

But anger started building inside me. I already said many a time that I don't want to get married. I'm not made to be loved by anyone. I'm just made for loving others.

The person I loved the most, left me first breaking my heart and soul. 

"I already said many a times and still I'm repeating the same thing. I'm never going to get married with anyone." I said in a calm tone, resisting my anger to not to come out.

"But she has died 4 years ago" My Chachi said. 

Her mentions remind me that I wasn't able to protect her. My heart aches every time I think about her, every time I enter her room.

" I promised her that I won't be marrying anyone. I can't love anyone. I'm happy with her memories." I said without any emotions, daring my tears to come out. This time my voice was enough to let them know that it is the last limit of my patience and anger.

" But you need to move on Raj " My mother said. 

This broke me from inside.

Why don't they understand I can't love anyone other than Parinidhi...

The air inside the room is suffocating me. It was choking my breathe.

Without saying a single word I left the room. I marched out of the house. I just kept my first step out of the door and the cool air hit me, giving me a sense of relief. 

I took long breathes to calm myself but it didn't helped me. I grab the keys from my driver and speeded the car away from the mansion.

The windows of the car was opened and cold airs were hugging me just then my eyes landed on two Girls who were on the Scooty. 

They were smiling and enjoying like a free bird. But deep down they are also bounded by responsibilities and rules, still they are trying to be happy.

A smile appeared on my lips looking at them. I hope they both stays always happy.

I was going to accelerate the car but the girl sitting at the backside of the Scooty turned towards me. Her hairs moving in the direction of wind, making her look graceful.

Her hairs were covering her face and she was trying to put on Rubber band in it. I saw her eyes, brown in color. Due to sun rays, her eyes were looking even more beautiful. Even sun rays were complementing her.

I turned my attention from her to the road. I speeded my car away. Just I was moving away from her I started feeling restless. 

I shook all the thoughts from my mind and entered inside the Office. Everyone wished  Good morning to me but I just nodded. I clicked the 20th button on the elevator and elevator started moving up towards 20th floor.

I saw my PA standing scared holding a file in front of door of my office room. I was trying to read his face. I think some problem has happened in our recent deal which I'm gonna sign now.

" What happened to our deal? " I asked ,directly coming to the point instead of wasting my time.

" Sir ,actually..." He stopped calming himself. I'm tired today because of their pauses. They all are testing my patience.

They are awaking the wrong side of me.

" Every minute of delaying the information to me, will lead to problems for you " I roared stepping near him. He flinched at his place and I ignored it, just like the thin air particles we ignores while breathing.

"Sir, they are asking you to wait for half an hour as they are stuck in the traffic " He said in one go without any pause. 

Rajveer Singh Ranawat and waiting for someone not possible...

Not in this Universe...

"If they didn't value the time then I can't waste my any second on them" I said. I know My PA must be praying to God silently that this storm 'me ' doesn't destroy his life.

I dialed the last number on my dial list. Within one ring he picked the call.

"We are almost their Mr. Ranawat" he says. I heard his heavy foot steps running and generating the sound due to its friction on the ground. He was breathing heavily that means he is walking speedily. I heard 'Welcome' which sound my companies elevator generates.

"Press the button of Ground Floor and get lost" I said. The anger totally reflecting from my words. 

"Next time use your brain and cancel the meetings if any of the client comes late" I said turning towards my PA. He nodded his head, obeying my orders.

I entered in my room. The Maid brought coffee for me. She knocked the door. "Come In" I said. I saw her hands shivering, probably in fear. I didn't say anything and took the coffee and she left the room.

I received the call from my brother Yuvraj and I glanced at the watch, just then I remembered that today I have to attend a function of the college as a chief guest. I messaged him that I'm on the way. I grabbed the keys of my car and drove myself.

Our Family entered the college and students performed the welcoming Dance. They even performed traditional dance of Rajasthan 'Ghoomar' which I appreciated through smile. 

Everyone was looking at me with something glittering in their eyes which was more than admiration. I put on my Bluetooth ear phones to avoid peoples talks around me. 

Actually to avoid the Girls who were coming near me to click photos and gather my attention towards them.

There was an announcement for the welcome song. I saw few girls and boys coming on the stage. Everything in the college was beautiful. 

"It seems like love is in the air " I muttered slowly so that no one could listen. Just then my eyes fell on the same girl which I saw before on the road. She entered holding guitar on the stage.

She is going to play guitar. Interesting...

She started playing guitar and the whole group joined her. The rhythms were so peaceful that captivated my every brain cells.

A cold air blew in the surrounding and her hair were moving in the same direction of air. She is the same girl, I'm 100% sure.

I was so captivated by the music that clapping's of the people made me come out of her rhythms. Just when I was going to clap for her I received a mail and I started answering the mail.

I heard a loud cheer "Anushka!!! Anushka!!! Anushka!!! " The sound echoed in the surrounding like her rhythms of the guitar. 

So, her name is Anushka!!

Before I could do anything to cheer her up I received a reply of the mail I sent . "Once more..." Again echoed in the surrounding but she started wrapping the instrument.

I immediately dialed the number of the Principal and asked them to play the music again. She stopped and sat on the chair where she was previously sitting. After completion of music concert she left the stage.

I again started feeling restlessness when she started moving away. 

This may be because of stress. Yes, it is because of stress...Not because of her!!!

We moved towards the VIP section. The chasing team already has lost 4 wickets. 

"Bhai, do you think the chasing team will win the match" My sister Yashvi asked. I shook my head in no but some girl entered inside the ground. She hit six on her first ball which was coming towards me and I catch the ball.

She removed her helmet and said sorry in sign language. "Anushka!!! Anushka!!! Anushka!!! " echoed in the background. 

So, she plays cricket too. Well, Multitalented girl!!

"My Daughter" My Driver Omkar ji said who was standing beside me. 

Anushka is Daughter of Omkar ji. Strange...

Anushka's team won the match and it started raining. She was standing at the ground but we moved from the VIP section towards the Auditorium.

I went to attend the business call. It almost took my half hour. I went towards my car, when I saw my Driver Omkar ji and Anushka standing.

Omkar ji was looking angry. I interrupted them. "I have to go office now!!" I said and Omkar ji nodded.

She turned towards my direction after listening my voice. Her eyes were filled with tears. She was crying. I ignored it and sat on passenger's seat.

As we started moving away, I started feeling restlessness again. Its totally strange. I just focused on my deal, which I want at any cost.

"She is talented" I said turning towards Omkar ji, he nodded his head focusing on the road. 

"Why were you angry on her?" I asked. I regretted next moment for asking the question.

"I asked her to stay away from Cricket but she went against my word" He replied calmly, I just nodded at that moment.

" She is a girl Uncle, society already puts a lot of restrictions on a girl and if you still impose restrictions then she will have to lie to you for her happiness...If she loves playing cricket, so restricting her is wrong." I said calmly maintaining my composed figure.

He nodded and smiled. First time I'm feeling happy after seeing someone's happiness.

Omkar ji dropped me to the office. "You can go home Uncle..." I said and he nodded his head.

I turned back towards Uncle. "Don't get angry. Talk to her calmly " I want to say the statement to Uncle but words got caught in my throat. 

I turned back towards the entrance of office and moved towards the conference room to attend the meeting.

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