48. The Family

Shanvi’s PoV

Aakash Anna is all frustrated. I can tell that by the way he threw the car keys. Anni ran to him.

"What happened, Aakash? Why are you so angry? Is Danya fine?" She asked him.

What? What happened to Danya? What is going on? I went to them.

"What happened to D, anna?"

"She is missing. Looks like Rishi and Danya had some fight. Now she has gone missing."

"What? WHAAAT? But she can't go anywhere. Why did you come back without searching for her, anna? What exactly happened?"

He told me what he knew. So, D just ran away from the office? I know she is an Idiot. She must have wandered somewhere, and her stupid ego would not let her to call for help! She would use this opportunity to prove to us all that she can go out and come back safe all alone.

"Anna, don't panic! She will come back safely. You know her ego. She can't even accept defeat in a game. She won’t call us for help. She will come safely. And besides, it's her family problem. Let her handle it. She is in love with her husband. No Smirthi, not even god can save Rishi mama from her. We don't have to worry about her life, anna!"

I compromised him. I know how much Anna loves Danya. He is very protective of her. He can't stand any problems with her. I am worried for her. I know she will come home safely somehow. But Smirthi? She is a problem. I called that useless.

"Hello idiot! Where are you?"

"Whoa whoa! Cool down baby. What's wrong? Your brother is not near you?"

"Pch! Stop your romance. We have a problem here."

"There is no way I can call you. This is the 2nd time you called me. But you have nothing to talk to me other than yelling? You are very bad, baby! You hurt my heart."

"If you don’t stop your stupid talk now, I will sure break your head. Idiot, why didn’t you tell me that Smirthi has come back?"

"How did you know about that?" he asked me, surprised.

"I know more than that. Danya is missing now."

I told him that Rishi mama has taken Smirthi along with him to Karthik's office. Then they had some disagreement and she left from there. He was shocked. I can say that from his reaction.

"I know my brother is a stupid. I even shouted at him for taking her along with him to shopping when anni was with him. Now he has taken her there knowing anni would be there. What the hell is he doing?"

"He did what? He took her shopping!? How dare he? I'm not going to tolerate this nonsense anymore. We are coming to your house now. Call your dad. He needs to do something about his son's behavior."

"Anvi, Please. Listen to me. We will give Anni her time, Anvi!"

"Idiot, She is missing. How hurt she should be, that she just ran away in a new city? She is a very sensitive girl, Ravi." I could not control myself anymore.

"Please don't cry, Anvi! You guys come here. I feel like Anni will come home safely. But we can confront my stupid bro and knock some sense into his thick skull. He must get rid of Smirthi. If he is not doing it by himself, we will make him do it."

"Alright, I too feel like she will come by herself. We will wait until evening. We will be in your home after 6pm. Make sure your dad comes soon."

"Ok Anvi. Will see you in the eve. Don't worry, my bro loves your sister. They will be happy. These are just hurdles. They will get through it."

"I hope so, Ravi. Thank you."

"Don’t mention it babe. I really miss you."

"Don’t start again, Ravi. Bye. See you."

I disconnected the call. I felt a little calm after talking to him. D is going through a bad stage in her life. I trust her. I believe in her love. Rishi mama is a good man too. There is something wrong with Smirthi. Why did she just run away? Why is she here again? We should help Danya to get through these hurdles to reach Rishi.

D's PoV

No No No! I can't even take another step. After all the commotion, I stopped under a tree. I need water. But I don't like this place and the people here. God, Help me get back to my home.

"Hey Danya. What a surprise! What are you doing here all alone?" I was startled by the sudden voice. I turned to see Diwakar slowing his car down for me.

"Hey hi Dhiwakar! Umm... I was just walking. You know, I added some weight after marriage. Hehe!" I know that was lame.

I thanked all the gods I knew for sending Dhiwakar as soon as I asked for help.

"You walked so long, Anya. Can I call you that?"

"Um sure Dhiwakar. Yeah, I came like 13kms. Now I have to go back to the office. But I'm so tired."

"Hop in Anya. I will drop you." he said, poor him doesn't know that even if he didn't offer me help, I would have hopped in his car.

"Awww thank you Dhiwakar. You are so sweet."

I smiled widely at him. Also thank god he didn’t notice my eye bags due to crying.

"Don’t mention it, Anya. It's a pleasure meeting and talking to you." he said.

"If you say so. I'm really happy that I see you here now. Um... I didn’t have my lunch yet, Dhiwakar. I'm hungry and thirsty. If you don't mind, can you stop by somewhere? I will get some cool drinks and biscuits." I told him, actually it was kinda awkward.

"God! It's already around 3pm and you didn’t eat anything?"

"Um... I forgot."

He took me to a restaurant. I had my tummy full. Actually, only now, I could see everything clearly. I was only half conscious so far. We were waiting for our bill. I should pay.

"Anya! What's wrong?" he asked me out of nowhere.

"Huh, Nothing is wrong Dhiwakar. Why do you ask?"

"You have cried. I have eyes, Anya. I can see that. There is something wrong and you are not alright." Ok, so it is obvious in my face. I hate someone probing in to get some spicy information. That is none of his business.

"Mmm That's nothing Dhiwakar. Myself and my stupid hubby had a fight. He asked for a kiss in the office. How can I kiss him in the office, Dhiwakar? I said no and he got angry. He said that I don’t love him. I got hurt and scolded him. He hurt me for a little kiss. He is obsessed with me, Dhiwakar."

I told him and saw his face change from curiosity to discomfort. Serves him right. He doesn’t wanna know what really happened. That's between husband and wife. Thank god I walked so long. I calmed down and even realized that whatever my stupid husband does, he cannot escape me. I cannot accept defeat. Not in this life. I am used to getting what I wanted and now I want my husband and I am going to get him.

But Dhiwakar's face has a question. Looks like he doesn't believe me.

"What's new Dhiwakar!? How's your work going?" I tried to change the topic.

"I heard Smirthi has come back?"

How dare he poke his nose in my family matter when I clearly notified him that there is no problem. But looks like he knew something.

"If you heard, then that should be true."

"Is that bothering you, Anya!?"

"Even if it does, why should I tell you Dhiwakar? I'm sorry if I sound rude. But This matter has to be sorted by Rishi and me. Rishi explained to me why he is with her. Only after I said ok, he is now with her. There is no problem between us because of Smirthi!" I cut him off. Did I see anger in his eyes? But why? He may have felt offended by my reply. But he crossed the line.

"um... sorry Anya." he retreated.

"Oh no Problem. Shall we leave? If you don’t mind, can you drop me at home? I feel so tired."

"Sure, Anya. Let's go."

We reached home. I called him in. He helped me in a bad situation. He won himself my tasty coffee.

When we came in, the hall was full of people. My anna, anni, Shanu, Dakshu, Ravi, and uncle. Why are they here? Why is Dakshu sad? Why is uncle sitting like he is guilty? Why is everyone looking at us now?

Aakash anna came running to me and hugged me.

"Dei Anna, what's wrong? Are you ok? Is everything fine?"

I hugged him back. Why is Dakshu and Shanu coming with so much anger?