30- I want to fk
Vaidehi wore diamond earrings in her ears and looked at herself in the mirror.
There was a new glow on her face. Today, she was not going out in fear, but as an IPS aspirant and the daughter of a warrior.
Samrat was standing at the bedroom door, watching her.
In his gaze, the same old, dangerous love and deep attachment for Vaidehi were clearly visible.
Both walked out of the room and came down the stairs.
The sight outside was worth seeing. Four black, shining Rolls-Royce cars were lined up at the gate of Mukherjee Palace.
The bodyguards were fully alert at their respective positions.
This was a royal convoy that was headed straight for the airport.
As they moved toward the car, a mischievous smile appeared on Vaidehi's face.
She turned toward Samrat. Her eyes had a different kind of sparkle.
Before the car door could open, she leaned a little closer to Samrat and said in a low voice,
"Samrat ji, do you know?
Now that everything is getting better, I have thought that.
.. I want four children."
Samrat, who was looking at something on his phone at that moment, stopped completely.
He felt as if he might have misheard. He raised an eyebrow, looked at Vaidehi, and then asked in surprise,
"Excuse me.
.. what? Four kids? Seriously? And what will we do with the kids, make pickles out of them?
"
He laughed slightly and, shaking his head, said,
"What is the need for so many kids, Mrs. Pratap Singh?
Are we trying to build a cricket team? One or two is understandable.
.. but straight to four? That's a full-time project!
"
Vaidehi giggled, blushing. She caught the edge of Samrat's coat and said with a smile,
"Oh no!
Why make pickles? We will provide them with a good education.
One will become an Engineer, one an IPS Officer, one a Doctor, and one a big Businessman.
We will give them our entire Empire."
Samrat lowered his glasses slightly and began to look at her intently.
Then he leaned closer to her and pulled her against his chest.
"One child is enough, Vaidehi," he said in a low tone, "He will handle the business.
.. and will be just as stubborn as his mother.
"
Vaidehi immediately pouted.
"Absolutely not!
One child is too little. Now I have decided.
.. I want five children!"
Samrat took a deep breath and, looking toward the sky, said,
"Five kids?
Seriously? Do we already have less chaos in our lives?
"
Then, becoming a little serious, he said,
"Let's do this then, let's just have ten kids directly.
After that, we won't need to talk to anyone else.
Our own private cricket team will be ready at home.
"
"Samrat!" Vaidehi tapped him lightly on the chest. "You are truly very shameless!
"
Samrat smiled and lovingly pressed her nose between his fingers.
"Oh! If you do future planning, it all looks cute, and if I joke, it becomes a problem?
That's not fair, Mrs. Pratap Singh. This is the same as saying, 'If you do it, it's a divine affair (Raasleela), and if I do it, my character is loose (Character dheela).
'"
Vaidehi's face turned red with shyness.
"It's nothing like that..."
Just then, there was a slight sound of Vishwaraj coughing from behind.
Both immediately separated from each other.
Vishwaraj was standing near the car, and there was a mischievous smile on his face.
"It seems the discussion is not over yet," he said, smiling, "But if we have to reach Tamil Nadu, we need to leave now.
"
Everyone sat in the cars. The engine of the Rolls-Royce started, and the entire convoy departed for the airport in royal style.
People on the streets of Kolkata stopped to watch that convoy.
At the airport, Samrat's private jet - 'PS Group Aviation' - was already standing ready.
Its luxury was no less than a five-star hotel.
The atmosphere inside was extremely classy and royal.
During the journey, Vaidehi was looking out the window at the clouds.
She could not believe that until a few days ago, she was surrounded by Mrs. Arora's curses and conspiracies, and today, she was going to meet her mother with her father and husband.
Samrat came and sat beside her and gently held her hand.
"You okay?"
Vaidehi gave a faint smile.
"I am a little nervous..."
"Why?"
She lowered her gaze.
"What if Mom has forgotten me...?"
Samrat squeezed her hand gently and, looking into her eyes, said,
"No, Vaidehi.
.. love never forgets. Trust me, she'll remember you.
And no matter what happens, we'll always be there for you.
"
Upon reaching Tamil Nadu, another magnificent convoy was standing ready to welcome them.
Vishwaraj took them to a vast, fort-like bungalow far from the city.
That place looked no less than a film set.
There was greenery all around, tall coconut trees, and a strange peace spread throughout.
After a while, Vishwaraj stopped in front of a large room.
"Your mother is inside," he said in a low voice.
Vaidehi's heart started beating fast.
She opened the door slowly.
Inside, a very calm and beautiful woman was sitting on the sofa.
Vaidehi's steps stopped right there.
Her voice trembled.
"Mamma...?"
The woman slowly turned her head.
Her eyes held the same sparkle that was visible in Vaidehi's eyes.
She looked much weaker than before, but as soon as her eyes fell on Vaidehi, a contented smile appeared on her face.
The very next moment, she got up and pulled Vaidehi into a hug.
Samrat also stood silently to one side.
Satisfaction was clearly visible on his face.
Finally, Vaidehi was getting her lost family back.
Vishwaraj looked at his wife and, taking a deep breath, said,
"I promised, didn't I.
.. I would fix everything."Vaidehi was crying with her head on her mother's shoulder.
Years of pain, waiting, and incompleteness were washing away with those tears.
After a while, Samrat came to her side slowly.
He lovingly stroked Vaidehi's head and pulled her toward him.
Then he kissed her forehead lightly.
His eyes met Vishwaraj's.
No words were spoken between the two, but there was a silent understanding.
Both wanted only one thing-Vaidehi's happiness.
Now she had her mother's love...
Her father's support.
..
And Samrat's unwavering trust.
She knew that the path ahead would not be easy.
The dream of becoming an IPS was yet to be fulfilled.
Many challenges were still awaiting her.
But now she was not alone.
She had her family with her.
A family that was going to stand by her in every difficulty.
Vaidehi held Samrat's hand tightly.
Samrat looked at her and smiled lightly.
The silence of the night had enveloped that luxurious bungalow in Tamil Nadu.
The cool breeze coming from the window and the fragrance of the jasmine flowers blooming outside were dissolving a strange sense of peace into the room.
Vaidehi was lying with her head in her mother Inaya's lap.
Inaya's fingers were running through her hair as if every pain of years of separation was contained within them.
Vaidehi's eyes were fixed on the shining moon outside the window, which was as calm and soothing as her mother's eyes.
Suddenly, Vaidehi sat up. She looked at her mother intently.
Inaya's face was still very beautiful, but time and pain had made her very weak.
"Mom... how did you become so weak? What happened to you?
I want to know everything... every single detail," Vaidehi said in an insistent tone.
Inaya took a deep breath. Then, she lovingly stroked Vaidehi's cheek.
There was years of pain hidden in her voice.
"Beta, this story is from the time when we were young," Inaya began to say slowly.
"It is a matter of about 24 years ago. I belonged to a very simple and principled Muslim family.
I was studying in college then, and your father, Vishwaraj, had come to our city for some business work.
"
The sparkle of old memories returned to Inaya's eyes.
"A small accident occurred. He was driving, and I was crossing the road.
That is where our first meeting happened.
Then, we didn't even realize when we fell in love with each other.
At that time, we didn't care about the world, and neither could the walls of religion stop us.
Eventually, we went against our families and got married.
"
"In the beginning, everything was like a dream.
We lived in Mumbai. Your father's business was doing very well.
Then, two years later, you came into our lives.
Your first smile had lit up our entire world.
We felt as if no one's evil eye should fall on our happiness, but perhaps destiny had something else in store.
"
Tears filled Inaya's eyes.
"Your grandparents were from a big landlord family.
When the news of their death came, we had to go to Kolkata.
Your elder uncle, Avinash, had been into bad habits from the beginning.
He had lost almost all his wealth in gambling.
When we reached there, he hid his true colors.
Showing a lot of love and affection, he asked us to stay with him.
I also felt the lack of a family, so I thought it would be nice if we all lived together.
"
Inaya's voice choked up.
"But what did I know that I was trusting the wrong people?
Avinash did not like your father's wealth and his success at all.
He hatched a big conspiracy. One day, he deceitfully got your father into an accident.
At that time, you and I were separated from each other.
He had even turned the police in his favor.
Everything was under his control. All the property was in your name, so he did not harm you.
He wanted to use you for his own benefit.
"
Inaya took a deep breath.
"I was thrown out of the house.
Perhaps your father had sensed some danger beforehand, which is why he had already booked tickets to Tamil Nadu for me.
I went back to my parents. They did forgive me, but in the eyes of society, I was still the girl who had gone against her family to get married.
"
Inaya held Vaidehi's hand tightly.
"The life after that was very difficult, beta.
After my parents passed away, my brothers and sisters-in-law treated me very badly.
I was living in helplessness every day. Many times, it felt like there was no point in living anymore, but then I would remember your face and I would pull myself together.
"
Tears flowed from her eyes.
"Four days ago, when your father reached out to me while searching for me and I met him, it felt as if I had gotten my lost world back.
And today, seeing you in front of me, it feels like I don't lack anything anymore.
My greatest happiness, my daughter, is with me.
Now, my heart has truly found peace."
Vaidehi burst into tears.
She hugged her mother tightly. Inaya's body hid years of pain and struggle, which she had endured while staying away from her daughter.
Just then, there was a slight rustle at the bedroom door.
Samrat and Vishwaraj were standing there.
In Samrat's eyes, there was anger, pain, and deep empathy for Vaidehi.
Vishwaraj looked at Inaya. There was a firm trust in his eyes.
"Inaya, those who have done all this to us, will now have to answer for their deeds.
"
Samrat slowly came to Vaidehi. He put his hand on her shoulder.
He knew that Vaidehi's heart was very emotional, but she would now have to become strong.The rumble of clouds was heard outside.
The atmosphere of the room became even more serious.
Samrat knew that the people in Kolkata who considered Vaidehi and her family weak would now have to face the truth.
Vaidehi realized that she was not just an ordinary girl.
She is the daughter of a family that has lost a lot but still has the courage to fight.
She kissed her mother's hand lovingly and then looked at Samrat.
Samrat gave a slight smile, as if assuring her without saying anything that she was no longer alone.
Vaidehi wiped the tears from her eyes.
Now there was not just pain in them, but a new courage as well.
She wanted to become an IPS officer so that, by walking on the path of law, she could fight against the injustice done to her parents and get them justice.
Now she felt that no difficulty could stop her.
With the love of her parents, their trust, and her dreams, she felt stronger than ever before.
She knew that the path ahead would not be easy, but now she was not going to be afraid of it either.
It was morning in Tamil Nadu.
Vaidehi had woken up early.
She was looking quite fresh and her heart was very happy.
At this moment, she was wearing Samrat's white shirt, and Samrat was lying half-asleep on the bed, shirtless, watching her with a smile.
Vaidehi said laughingly, "What a beautiful day, isn't it!
What time is it right now? God, it's only 6 AM and I have woken up so early.
The morning is so beautiful."
Saying this, she went near the large balcony, exhaled deeply, and then feeling the fresh air, said, "What lovely air it is early in the morning.
Back there, I wouldn't even open my eyes before 9 o'clock.
"
"Truly, it is so good to see such a view after waking up in the morning.
"
Just then, someone knocked on the door.
Vaidehi immediately headed toward the washroom, saying, "If someone sees me in these clothes, it will be trouble.
I will freshen up and come back, you see who it is until then.
"
Samrat got up and went toward the door.
Outside was a servant who had brought breakfast. Samrat told him to keep it inside and then started taking out his clothes.
When Vaidehi came out, she saw that a lot of South Indian food was kept there.
She smiled and said, "I didn't know I was so special.
"
Saying this, she started eating. At this time, she was wearing a beautiful white and red South Indian saree, which her mother had sent her.
She was looking extremely beautiful in it.
Meanwhile, Samrat was just taking out his clothes when another servant brought clothes for him.
It was a white shirt and a dhoti.
Seeing the dhoti, Samrat said, "What is all this, Vaidehi?
I cannot wear this."
Hearing this, Vaidehi said, "You will have to wear it.
I don't know anything else. This will match my outfit and will look very good on you as well, so you must wear it.
"
Saying this, she searched "how to wear a dhoti" on her phone, played the video in front of Samrat, and said, "Professor Saheb, we learn by watching.
Now learn and wear it."
Samrat nodded, started watching the video, and within a short while, he had worn the dhoti properly.
Then, buttoning up his shirt, he came to Vaidehi and said,
"Is it okay now?
"
Vaidehi took a little eyeliner from her eyes and applied it behind his ear, and smiling, said,
"Now it is okay.
May no one's evil eye fall on you... not even mine.
"
After some time, Vaidehi and Samrat came downstairs.
Vaidehi's mother Inaya and father Vishwaraj were waiting for them there.
Inaya was wearing a beautiful saree, while Vishwaraj was in a suit.
Seeing Samrat in this attire, Inaya said in surprise,
"To this day, he has never worn a dhoti despite my asking, but Samrat beta is so good.
He agreed on just one word from my daughter.
I must admit, beta, you have got a very good husband.
You are lucky. He doesn't care about me at all.
"
Saying this, she turned her face away from Vishwaraj, acting angry.
Seeing the playful bickering of her parents, Vaidehi's cheeks turned red.
Seeing her, Samrat said laughingly,
"They are the ones doing the romance, and you are feeling shy?
Should I tell them how shameless you were last night?
You slept wearing my shirt."
Then, with a mischievous smile, he said,
"You really love the smell of my shirt, don't you?
"
Vaidehi said angrily, "I like the smell of perfume, not sweat.
You are very dirty and shameless."
Samrat said with a smile, "Yes, but the smell of perfume and sweat together creates a distinct scent, which you love a lot.
Now whether you admit it or not, this is the truth.
"
Vaidehi quietly caught his hand and said, "Samrat ji, one day I will kill you.
"
Samrat laughed.
"Where have you left me alive?
The day I saw you for the first time, I died on that very day.
Now, what is left is only my heart... and it is yours.
"
Hearing his words, Vaidehi, in shyness and irritation, lightly bites his hand.
Seeing this sight, Inaya started watching them in surprise.
Vaidehi immediately moved away and said, "That.
.. Mom... he was having a blood circulation problem in his hand, I was fixing it.
"
Inaya became even more surprised.
"Beta, who does something like this for a blood circulation problem?
"Vaidehi immediately ran her hand through her hair and said, "Forget it, Mom, let's eat.
It's been so long since I have eaten food cooked by your hands.
"
Then she said with a smile,
"I still can't believe that I have gotten out of there.
I am very happy that I have got a chance to live here with you people now.
"
Samrat sat quietly during this time.
He sat at the breakfast table. Then Vishwaraj said,
"Today we will go to the Mango Garden.
Your mother loves that place, and we think you both should also spend some time amidst nature.
It will be nice."
Vaidehi said immediately with joy,
"Really?
I love mangoes so much."
Vishwaraj just smiled.
After some time, the four of them left for the Mango Garden.
At this moment, Vaidehi was sitting on a strong branch of a mango tree eating a mango, while Samrat was standing below, looking at her with an annoyed gaze.
He went near the tree and said,
"Get down, Vaidehi.
If you fall, you will get hurt."
Vaidehi ignored his words and, throwing a mango toward him, said,
"You also try it.
These are very sweet. They don't speak bitter words all the time like you.
"
Samrat narrowed his eyes and looked at her and said,
"Oh?
Last night you didn't find me bitter at all.
"
Vaidehi immediately threw another mango toward him.
"Why do you make everything personal?
Mom-Dad must be somewhere around here. Don't you feel any shame?
"
Samrat smiled.
"Right now, there is no one here.
"
Vaidehi took a deep breath and then, with a mischievous smile, said,
"Oh?
Last night, all your bravery had disappeared somewhere.
"
Hearing her words, Samrat just smiled.
What is going to happen next?
Will everything be okay between Samrat and Vaidehi, or is some new trouble going to enter their lives?
Vaidehi and Samrat were lost in their own world when some college and school boys and girls arrived in that mango orchard for an outing.
There was a college and a school a short distance away.
Vaidehi's attention shifted to Samrat, who was looking only at her.
Then, she cast a glance around and saw that all the girls were staring at Samrat and talking among themselves.
Vaidehi could clearly hear their whispers.
"Man, what a handsome guy he is."
"Where did he come from?
"
"Is he some movie star?"
"I haven't even seen him in any film.
"
"He is so handsome that even Allu Arjun would look dull in front of him.
"
"I am going crazy looking at him."
"I wish he were my boyfriend.
"
"Boyfriend? I wish he were my husband!
"
"And who is that girl? Is she his girlfriend?
"
Hearing all this, Vaidehi got down from the tree in a huff, gave Samrat a slight push, and walked ahead.
Samrat looked at her, bewildered.
"What happened to her suddenly?
"
He followed her and asked, "Hey Vaidehi, what happened?
"
Vaidehi stood by the car, fuming with anger.
"Why are you so handsome? I am getting very angry.
"
Samrat asked in surprise, "You should be happy that your husband is so handsome.
"
Vaidehi turned toward him in a rage.
"Happy? I am so angry that I wish my husband were some dark, fat, pot-bellied man.
"
Samrat replied in the same tone, "Now that I am handsome and all the girls are looking at me, what is my fault in this?
Did I ask them to look at me?"
Vaidehi turned away, pretending to cry.
"Yes, yes, it's my fault only. That I married someone as handsome as you.
"
Samrat stood with his hands on his waist, full of attitude.
"Even if you had rejected me, I would have married you somehow or the other.
"
Then he placed his hand on Vaidehi's shoulder, pulled her toward him, and said, "Now give in.
Why are you pouting so much?"
Vaidehi puffed out her cheeks even more.
"Samrat ji, go get plastic surgery and become ugly.
"
Samrat took a deep breath.
"People get plastic surgery to become beautiful, and you want me to become ugly?
"
Vaidehi was still annoyed.
"I am feeling insecure.
I am only twenty-two right now. As I age, my beauty will fade too.
"
This time, Samrat became a bit serious.
"Vaidehi, I have loved you for fifteen years.
You are talking about beauty, but just think, fifteen years ago, what did you have for which I loved you?
Just beauty?"
Vaidehi immediately bit his hand and said angrily,
"Cheap man!
Don't you feel ashamed talking like this?
Is this how one talks to a girl?"
Samrat smiled and said, "Alright, now I will show you at home what mischief and teasing really are.
I am going to have a lot of fun with you today.
"
Vaidehi hit his chest with light punches and said, "Then I want kids.
If you are going to put in so much effort, anyway.
"
Samrat became a little serious this time.
"Vaidehi, stop this childishness now and focus on your career.
I see that your attention is diverted toward other things more than your studies.
The age for having kids isn't going anywhere.
There are still seven-eight years left. Focus on your career until then.
I don't want to compromise on your dreams and career at all.
"
Vaidehi made a face and said, "Other people's husbands want their wives to manage the house and kids, and you are the exact opposite.
"
Samrat glared at her and said, "Don't compare me with others.
I don't know what others want and what they don't. I only know what I want.
And I want you to focus entirely on your studies.
I want to see you become an IPS officer.
And I am fully confident that you will do it.
"
Hearing his words, Vaidehi smiled and leaned against his chest.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Inaya was sitting with her head on Vishwaraj's chest.
"God might have made many mistakes with us, but in the case of our daughter, He didn't do anything wrong.
She has found a life partner who loves her boundlessly.
Honestly, our daughter and we are very fortunate.
May no one's evil eye fall on their relationship.
I only pray to God that He keeps them happy always.
"Hearing her, Vishwaraj smiled.
"That will happen, don't you worry.
I have gotten a lot of information about Samrat.
He may have a million flaws, but he is crazy about our daughter.
And for me, that is enough."
Back at Mukherjee Palace in Kolkata.
..
Hemlata screamed in anger,
"Where will we go now?
I am very angry with you. How could you make such a big mistake?
"
Avinash said in a panicked tone,
"Mistake?
You know that he is going to be hanged tomorrow.
And I am certain that before the hanging, he will come to us.
.. to finish us off. Now we should think about how to save ourselves from him.
"
He added nervously,
"It was because of us that he went to jail twenty-two years ago.
Now he will surely come to take revenge.
I am very scared. And perhaps he will try to harm not just us, but Vishwaraj and Vaidehi as well.
Protecting them won't be easy either."
Fear became clearly visible in Hemlata's eyes.
Avinash said in a trembling voice,
"We must leave Kolkata and run away somewhere else.
We are no longer safe in this city."
So, who exactly is the person Avinash is talking about?
Who is it that wants to take Vaidehi's life?
And what will happen when Samrat finds out the whole truth?