CONTINUING FROM THE LAST PART :
"Never express too much love, affection or care to someone, Because it's human tendency to underestimate anything that's free of cost"
Adhuyunt's Point Of View :
As soon as I stepped inside the Raichand's Villa with Angad and my younger brother Abhimnayu by my side, I saw all the servants gathered near the stairs. Seeing it I quickly went upstairs to my uncle's bedroom only to find everyone in the Raichand family gathered in front of his bedroom.
Seeing it, I understood the severity of the situation and quickly asked my best friend and the eldest one of the triplet brothers of Aaradhya, Arnav.
"How is Uncle?"
I inquired while taking a look inside his bedroom through the transparent glass door only to find him lying on bed with multiple wires attached to his body as doctors did their work. It made my heart tremble as for me, he is the strongest man I have ever seen but now seeing him like this really saddened me. Arnav signed at my question and answered in a tired voice.
"How do you think he would be without his Aru Baby? His condition is getting worse day by day."
He responded, sounding helpless. As soon as he finished, his wife and the eldest daughter in law of Raichand's, Aaradhya's eldest sister in law Aarvi exclaimed in a low voice with tearful eyes.
"Dad really misses her. His life lies in his Aru Baby."
That's true and everyone of us knows it too. We all are helpless here. No one can do anything to help uncle now except for Aru. Only she can help him recover and return back to his old self. Dejected, we all went back to the living room of Raichand's Villa as doctors were still treating uncle when the youngest one of the triplet brothers and my second best friend Abir said dejected.
"It has been a year since she left, I am really worried for her now. I am afraid something happened to her"
He cried fearfully to which he got scolded in an instant by his wife and youngest daughter in law of Raichand's, Aradhya's youngest sister in law, Abira.
"Don't say that. Nothing bad can happen to our Aru Baby."
She confronted him and I really hope what she said is true and nothing has happened to her or I don't know how I am even going to live if something is supposed to happen to her. I exhaled thinking about all this when the second eldest of the triplet brother's, Advay expressed worriedly.
"We have been searching for her for an entire year. All of our men are spread everywhere. We have searched all the places where she could possibly be but to no avail. We have searched so many countries where she could be but no results. No matter what we do, no matter how much we search for her, we just can't find her. It's as if her existence has been wiped from the world."
What he said shuttered my heart and made it tremble in fear, before I could say anything, his wife Adya snapped at him.
"Don't say that. No matter how we have to find Aru Baby before something bad happens. Dad's health is also deteriorating day by day."
That's right, I need to be strong not for myself but for my uncle. He needs me.
I tried to comfort myself, but what Abhimanyu said next made my heart drop in my stomach.
"God knows where she is, what she is doing, how she is doing, if she is even alive or....."
I was filled with range and my heart trembled with fear with his words but he didn't get to finish as before I could stop him Aarav growled at him angrily.
"Shut up. Dare you finish that."
He threatened. Abir quickly came forward and held him back before he beat the shit outta my irritating little brother, Advay patted his back to calm him down while an emotional Aaravi sobbed.
"I am really getting worried for her now. Please find her Aarav. Please bring back my Aru. I don't know what you guys will do, I just want my Aru back."
She said broken which broke my heart too. I put my hand on her and assured her.
"Don't worry we will find her."
I said assuringly more like myself than her. That's when their kids and Aaradhya's nephews Kiyaan, Armaan Rehaan and Ayaan came there with their nanny Lisa.
Maybe hearing all the chaos that came out of their bedroom. All of them looked at me with their big hopeful eyes and the youngest one of them, Ayaan who is Abir and Abira's son asked me in a small voice.
"Chuck's when will our Candy come back. We don't like it here. Without you and her, everything feels so boring."
He complained with a sad pout. Hearing the kids Abira cried while I tried to smooth things as I walked towards the kids and asked.
"Really, Okay I will bring her back to you, soon"
I assured them to which Rehaan, who is Advay and Adya's child and second youngest in the kid's asked me hopefully.
"Really?"
He doubted to which I smiled and answered.
"Really Munchkin"
I said while ruffling the hairs on top of his head which made him lighten up. But the eldest pair of twins Armaan and
Kiyaan, just looked at me plainly as if not buying what I said and Kiyaan said doubtfully.
"Then promise you will bring her back soon"
He demanded, extending his pinky finger in front of me. I smiled at their innocence and joined his pinky finger with mine as a gesture of promise, I told him.
"Pinky promise"
Hearing it, all the kids chirped up and chimed in joy before the nanny took them back to their rooms while I went upstairs to meet my uncle.
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I entered Raghav uncle's bedroom as the doctors left after his checkup was done. Others waited outside to have a talk with the doctor's about his current condition but I just couldn't stop myself from walking towards him when I saw his weak body laying on bed with an IV attached.
Seeing me, Raghav uncle who was conscious now, weakly called out to me in a small voice.
"Adhi"
He whispered which was audible enough to be heard for my ears and motioned me to come towards him with his hand which had a heart rate monitor wire attached to its finger.
Understanding his signal I went to him and sat by his bed.
Slowly taking his hand in mind, I called him.
"Uncle, you will be fine."
I tried to assure him but only I knew that more than him, I was assuring myself. Hearing me he smiled weakly and all he could say was.
"Aru"
He whispered through his oxygen mask with much difficulty. Although he didn't finish his sentence, I still knew what he wanted to say. He was concerned for her. All he wishes for is to see his daughter. Knowing what he wants, I promised him.
"Uncle don't worry. I promise I will bring your daughter back to you. Don't lose hope. Nothing will happen to her. I won't let anything happen to her. I will bring our Aru back, safe and sound. I promise."
I assured him to which he nodded his head slowly before losing his consciousness.
After bidding bye to everyone I left Raichand Villa leaving Abhi there to accompany kids so they won't feel alone, but as soon as I went to my car I saw a very rare sight. Angad who usually stayed gloomy was beaming. Seeing his excited face I asked him curiously.
"What is it? You look happy!"
As soon as I finished speaking he exclaimed with joy.
"Good news Boss"
He replied mustering to which I raised my brow at him questioningly, being curious now knowing it's not easy to please this gloomy beast, I wondered what made him so happy so I asked.
"What is it?"
Asking, I headed towards the car while my ears keenly waiting to hear his reply. I feel he is more than ready to answer my question as if he was just waiting for it. Proving me right he quickly replied but the words which left from his mouth next made me struck in my breath.
"We found her, Boss."
He informed me enthusiastically knowing how much this matters to me and as soon as those words fell on my ears, I felt as if the world around me stopped revolving. I couldn't believe what I just heard. I felt as if my ears were ringing, my mind was playing a game on me again, like it has been doing for the past whole 1 year.
I stopped walking and stood dead in my tracks, trying to contemplate what I just heard. After collecting myself, I quickly pinched my arm to check if it's really reality or am I dreaming again. As the pain shot from my arm I signed, rubbing my face with both my palms as I asked him without turning back, not wanting him to see my expression, my desperation, the yearning written on my face which is really embarrassing.
"Where is she???"
Even though it came out as an emotionless and blank voice still I was desperate from inside but didn't let it show. Only I knew how much I craved for this moment. As if reading my desperation, Angad was quick to answer.
"India. Our spies informed me just now that someone saw her in Mumbai."
He revealed which relieved my heart and without wasting even a second in thinking anything, I commanded as I strode towards my blue Rolls Royce Boat Tail with fast pace.
"Angad, get my private jet ready. We are flying to Mumbai, India within half an hour. It's time, she comes back home."
I muttered the last sentence to myself after barking an order at Angad and that was enough for him to know it better to get the work done. Getting inside the backseat of the car and shutting the door rather aggressively making a loud banging noise, I closed my eyes and muttered to myself with determination as I reminisced that angelic face which is haunting my memories, not leaving me even in my sleep since the day I have seen her.
"I am coming, Sweetheart."
With it, Angad started the car and drove off, heading straight towards my mansion as I got ready to fly to India to bring my lady love back to her home.
End of Flashback...
Back to the present...
Considering the 5 hours and 30 minutes of time gap between Australia and India, it was 9 am here. After travelling straight for 9 hours 31 minutes in my private jet, covering a long distance of 7,809 km between Australia and India, here I was. Waiting for this huge traffic to clear up, so I can go and find her in this big crowded city Mumbai.
Even though I was hell tired and this jet lag was killing me, still I couldn't contain my excitement of meeting her. My happiness of finally being able to see her face to face, after a whole year was something which was greater than everything and anything in the world.
That's what is encouraging and literally pushing me to get her. Get her back.
I was lost in her thoughts when my eyes which were roaming everywhere aimlessly, settled on a nearby bus stop but what caught my eyes what the feminine figure standing a little away from under the rooftop of bus stop, holding an umbrella in one hand which was covering her half of the face leaving only her dazzling smile visible for eyes, her smile so honest and pure that it can make anyone swoon, robe hearts, while her other hand playing with rain like a small child making her happy.
Seeing her small childish act I felt myself chuckle. I smiled at her adorable act when I saw her waving her hand childishly at some random kids, I laughed at the cuteness while shrugging my head at her innocence in disbelief.
It amused me too that how unknowingly she caught my interest and surprising myself I got lost in staring at her out of curiosity and admiration, forgetting everything else. A look of appreciation crossed my face when I saw how that kind hearted Angel saved those school going kids from getting their uniform ruined with the mud water splashed by a passerby Bugatti Veyron which must be driven by a spoiled brat considering how it passed through the bus stop at full speed, breaking all the speed limits. That reminded me of Aaradhya.
My Aaradhya hates speed. Once I took her for a long drive in my new sports car. It was the first model of 18.7 million worth Bugatti La Voiture Noire, which I had brought only to impress her. But after just one ride, she was literally feeling dizzy due to the speed. Later I never drove that sports car.
Anyways, getting back to the present. That girl's reflexes really impressed me. She was fast to react. She was sharp. She covered those kids with her own body, to shield them and at the same time, she saved herself too by covering her back with an umbrella. Now I was curious. I really wanted to see her face.
I was looking at her intently as the girl interacted with those kids. Maybe they were thanking her. Then I saw them hug the girl and she embraced them too. Aaradhya really should learn from this girl. They both are worlds apart. I don't know why I am comparing a random girl with my lady love but I really wish Aaradhya was anything like her. I love kids but Aaradhya always hated them and that saddened me since I had always dreamt about having kids with her.
I signed at that depressing thought and shook my head to avoid them, as if it would really keep them at bay. Smiling sadly, I looked at that girl at the bus stop again with a longing in my heart.
I don't know why but I craved to see her face. Something in me was screaming at me, wanting to see her angelic face. Unknowingly she had wavered my heart.
As if hearing my call, that girl really slowly raised her umbrella above her head while holding another free hand of hers trying to remove the silky long threads of brown wavy hairs from her face.
My heart beat raised, I felt my heart doing a flip flop in my chest which had never happened before as I saw the umbrella getting slowly raised from above her face.
I was holding my breath, which later got stuck in my throat as I saw that very familiar Angelic face. The same face which I had grown up to love. The same face I yearned to see. The same face I can never get tired of looking at. The same face I was craving to see from the last 1 year. The same face which I really miss and had occupied my mind. The face which belongs
to her. My lady love. Whom I love from the moment I realised what love is and the only words left my mouth were.
"Aaradhya"
TO BE CONTINUED....
HERE THE CHAPTER ENDS....