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Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 9
*Jay Pov*“It’s nice to see you both here again and she is well.” Madam said, smiling at us when we walked inside with Jhanvi little slowly.“It is because of Lakshmi I think.” I said, smiling and she gave me a shock look.“After that day, she was recovering.” I added not wishing to give away the details when I don’t have any right to.If she wants to tell someone of her ailing then she will. I thought and glanced at Jhanvi to see her looking around.“Can we meet the children?” I asked the madam.“Lakshmi!” Jhanvi added and I hid my smile as I wanted to see whether she will talk or not because of which I asked that question.“Yes! Please come with us.” She said and called for an attender.“Where is she?” Jhanvi asked, looking around to see that she is not there.“She must be here somewhere. You can meet other kids in the meantime.” I replied, looking at the door and turned back to see her already talking to a few kids.I walked out of the playroom to see some other kids and glanced at
Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 10
*Jhanvi Pov*I just stood there staring at her sleeping form with all the toys she likes surrounding her. Why did I rush into all this? Where was thinking and the past mistakes?Wasn’t once enough with my jumping into everything and returning with nothing? Now, again, I rushed into more complicated things.But… but standing here, I know it is not a complete bad thing. She was… she was too alone and I have seen her looking lost when one day the people came to adopt but didn’t glance at her.Wasn’t I there? Wasn’t I having the same feel of lost when people used to come to the hospital and choose the kids? Didn’t I try to settle myself with just the life I got, feeling great full for it.Isn’t the reason for my rush behind that person craving for such belongingness? Isn’t it the reason for being pushed to the edge of a cliff in the life and thrown over by the betrayal?How can I let someone else get the same fate? I may can’t do it for everyone else but this little girl will not have
Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 11
*Jay Pov*I think everything is settled with me leaving the house for office not even meeting them both literally as she stayed away. Then at night I would return early so that she can go for work.She doesn’t say anything and I too just greet her but make sure she takes the car to go. However, there is something which she doesn’t know.After that she doesn’t know what actually happens, as Lakshmi immediately wakes up the moment she leaves and walks to the couch where I will be sitting.Each day we will be doing something or the other as she wishes even though she doesn’t say anything but we still spend time before she goes back to sleep.I either stay back in her room or go to my room. I sleep for some time, but make sure to be awake when she returns, but don’t go down to meet her knowing well she will not like it.And like that nearly two weeks passed. I took the leave and sat in the dining area waiting for both of them.“You are still here?” Jhanvi asked in a shocked tone.“Yeah!
Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 12
*Jhanvi Pov*“Jay!” I called him when he was about to walk out of the door.He immediately turned around with shock covering his face making me realize that it is the first time I am calling him by his name.“What is it?” he asked clearing his throat.“I need to go one hour early today.” I replied and he nodded.“I will come early.” He stated and we both stood there in silence.“Lakshmi must be wondering about me.” I said, gesturing my hand to her room.“I must go too.” He said and at once we both turned around before walking away in our directions.This is so awkward! I thought moving my hand to slap my forehead but stopped myself. It’s been just two days since I cried my heart out about my fears and insecurities and my another stupidity.Who asked me to kiss his cheek? Did he or is there any need? No! But still overwhelmed with everything, I went and did that.Now, I am feeling so awkward to even talk to him. It’s not like I talked to him before but that was because of anger and all
Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 13
*Jhanvi Pov*I released Harsha and looked up to see Jay and Ali standing near the door staring at us. I brushed my tears away and glanced around for Lakshmi but then remembered her playing in her room.“Jay!” I called him but he just stood there lost in his thoughts.“Jay!” I called loudly, making him jerk out of his thoughts and he glanced at me with a frown.“Aren’t you getting late?” I asked and he just stared at me before nodding.“I will go.” He mumbled and stared at me for a few seconds before turning around to glance at Ali.“Good day!” he greeted and left checking his watch.I know he has an important meeting today with the shareholders and the day for his worried to over regarding his company. So, I hope he will reach soon.“Mom! Come with us.” Harsha said making me glance at him.“Did you have breakfast?” I asked him smiling and he nodded his head.“Come here.” I said, dragging him to the couch and sat down along with him.“Tell me how were you all these days. Are you eating
Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 14
*Jay Pov*“Again!” I mumbled, looking at the sticky note attached to her door with the notice of her going for dinner taking Lakshmi with her.I walked to the couch and sat down feeling the energy drain out as if that single paper has such power to do it.Why did they come when everything was going fine? I thought and immediately cursed at my thoughts.How can I be selfish here? How can I be a hypocrite? Didn’t I expect the same from Kalpana to just come with me forgetting everything?At least this man has the sense to return fast, but still I can’t help but feel he shouldn’t have come at all.However, I know how sad Jhanvi would be all the time if she didn’t have Harsha with her or at least have good terms with him.But I am feeling suffocated every time they go for dinner, which started last week. I am feeling more irritated with Lakshmi being present fro all this.What if everything goes well with time and Jhanvi decides to leave with them? And take Lakshmi with her?Well, I can’t
Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 15
*Jhanvi Pov*I stared at Ali in shock when he gave a teddy bear and a chocolate for Lakshmi the moment we walked inside the restaurant.“What is the need for this?” I asked him, frowning after we sat down.“I unnecessarily shouted at her last time.” He replied and I kind of smiled, looking at his face which is still a little bruised near the cheek.“Was it a nice punch?” I asked and he frowned before nodding.I couldn’t help but chuckle to which he frowned more, but I ignored it. I continued to smile more looking at the way Harsha trying to talk to Lakshmi.“Like this.” He said teaching her how to place the napkin.“Don’t you think she needs a brother like him and a complete family?” Ali asked promptly and I glanced away from them to stare at him.As Harsha wished, he is sitting beside Lakshmi which made me sit beside Ali for the first time.“And how do you know what a kid needs?” I asked, knowing well it was an intentional dig at him. “You are right! I do not know anything and I mis
Past or Present #1,#2,#3 Chapter 16
*Jay Pov*“What?” she asked, frowning, but I just took another bite of food still staring at her.“Well?” she stressed, but I kept my calm.I opened my mouth, but another voice beats me making both of us turn towards it with a shock. While Lakshmi repeated saying, ‘Hash’.“Is she calling him?” I asked Jhanvi and she nodded smiling at Lakshmi.“She liked him immediately.” She replied and turned towards me only to lose her smile making me realize I am having some brooding look on my face.“Sorry!” I mumbled and finished my lunch before standing up.“I am getting fed up with that word.” She mumbled back.“Then why did you kiss me?” I asked her and immediately felt confused with the way I asked it.“What is the connection with that? Anyway, I didn’t kiss you because you say sorry.” She replied shrugging.“I should forget about it, right?” I asked her and she nodded.“I… I don’t know why I did it. Maybe I was angry because you did it wrongly or maybe because I thought wrongly about you.”
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