OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 31 – 40
Episode 39
There were no important clients coming in. Did he have his food?” I asked, looking at Ma.
“No, honey. He told me that some urgent meeting has been arranged so he had to rush off. But he promised me to make up for this.”
“But… He would just inform me.”
Ahana, let it be now. Don’t be so strict. He’ll make it up to you. Come have lunch with us. Don’t spoil the mood because of that person. Ansh’s dad said, making everyone laugh.
“Yes, Dad…” I went and sat beside them. My mind was not at peace.
I was still thinking what was so urgent at this hour. After such a beautiful morning, he couldn’t do this to me at least.
I don’t know why I lost my appetite too. But I had a little food, not wanting to upset them.
They were all busy chattering while I was mentally engaged somewhere. I was angry with Ansh.
After lunch, we all sat in the living area watching cricket. I was staring at the ceiling fan but I wanted to desperately call Ansh now. So I got off the couch.
“I am going to my room. Wanna rest for a while,” I announced.
“Don’t get mad at Ansh when you call him. Please be good to my son-in-law,” Dad said when I was leaving, making everyone laugh. Was it really necessary?
I gave an emotionless face. They didn’t leave a chance to tease me. It always happens with me. Ansh never faces all this nonsense. Why do I have to go through all this?
“And Dad…” I said, calling Ansh’s dad. “I would like to stay here for two days if you allow. After a long time, I came back home, so I wanted to spend some time with Mom.”
“Of course, Ahana. Whatever you like. Just make sure Ansh pays for today. Give him a good talking to.
You don’t need anyone’s permission. You can stay for as many days as you wish,” he said.
I gave him a smile and rushed to my room before anyone else could say anything.
I was really lucky. The Raichands were very sweet except for Ansh.
They considered me as their own daughter, and I was grateful to them. At least, except for Ansh, everyone else considered me as their own, and that was a relief.
It felt good to be home. I was really annoyed. I tried calling Ansh, but every time I called, it was switched off. I even called Jen, but she didn’t answer as well.
It was 5 in the evening, and I didn’t realize when I drifted back to sleep. I still had my cellphone clutched in my palms.
They were all sweating, although the AC was on. I quickly checked it, but there was not a single call from Ansh. How irresponsible of him.
I called him again, and this time it was ringing, but he didn’t pick it up.
Finally, I tried Jen again.
“Yes, ma’am, how…”
“Jen, why the heck aren’t you answering? Just tell me where the heck Ansh is and why is he not answering me, darn it?” I was angry now.
“Sir had an urgent meeting in the afternoon with the US clients. I am going home now, but he is still in his cabin,” she said.
“And you guys didn’t consider telling me that in the world. I was supposed to meet them.”
“Sir said you were at your parents’ home and would like to rest, so we didn’t consider disturbing you.”
“So, now he was going to decide whether to disturb me or not.”
“Sorry, ma’am…” Jen was apologizing. I shouldn’t have gotten mad at her.
She was just doing his work.
“It’s okay Jen. Thank you.”
I hung up. Ansh surely had an explanation to give now.
First he abandons the luncheon and then feels free not to inform me. Wow…
I again call him and this time he receives it finally.
“Ansh! Are you insane? How could you….”
“Ahana… Chilll… Someone really seems too much angry now.
I thought my wife was over worried about her husband not picking up his phone. 18 missed calls.
I must say…” He said calmly. And this calmness was getting on my nerves.
“Huh! And you being a jerk didn’t reply to any…
And Worried my foot. How could you ditch your family Ansh? And if the clients came in, didn’t you feel the courtesy to inform me. Don’t you know how hard have I worked on the project as well.”
“Of course I know wifey. But you met Ma after a long time so….”
“Don’t you call me that. Are you so ignorant enough to not accept your mistakes.”
“Okay! Ahana… I am busy now. See you…” I didn’t hang up. But I heard he kept his cell on his desk.
“Oh! Annnshhhhh…. Honey…. You look stressed. Was that your wife?..”
I heard a familiar voice.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 31 – 40
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