Part 19
I never felt guiltier in
my entire life than I did that same evening when I met Ram before leaving for
Dubai. How can a man like Ram Kapoor look so defeated despite having people and
things at his fingertips? And how can that same defeated man have so much determination
and hope in his eyes for you that may be impossible to actualize? Money is the
most misguided possession because although everyone loves money and needs money
and can even fall in love for money; money can never experience the greatest
feeling in the world because money can never buy love. Today, yesterday, and
forever millions of girls will line up to marry Ram for his money, one of those
girls being your own sister. But today, yesterday and forever millions of girls
will be rejected because Ram’s heart beats only to the rhythm of your love.
Before boarding the plane
to Dubai I gave your heart felt inscriptions to Ram, which was only for Ram
since in every page of your diary there was always “Ram”. I offered to talk to you on Ram’s behalf umpteen times that day but my countless offers were
rejected with sincerity. I remember his exact words,
Ram: Rajat, like you I also
did not believe in love and even today I question love. But like you I was
taught to love Priya style, absolute and pure. And I have no doubts in the love
that Priya taught me. Her love is so strong that even Anjaan (he chuckled) who
only wrote tragic love stories had to acknowledge its existence (rajat nodded).
Right now she is very angry with me but love is something that can never be
hidden and her love for me is visible in her pain.
Rajat: Wah kya baat hain Ram
ji, now the student will teach the teacher.
Ram (says mockingly): haa haa
very funny!! (they both laugh) Wish me luck yaar, Priya is very mad…
Rajat (feels guilty): I am so
sorry Ram this is all my fault, I don’t know what I thinking when I decided to remove Priya from your
life for your well-being.
Ram: dude that’s enough. It’s my mistake too, I
should have been more trusting. Can I ask you for a favour.
Rajat: please don’t embarrass me by asking
such a question just tell me what I have to do. I am already feeling so guilty
for straining your relationship with Priya.
Ram: Okay fine. My sister
Apeksha who runs the Australian company is going to be coming to Dubai. She
will be completing the observations for the malls you own and than sending me a
report. Can you help her she is fairly new to the business world. I planned on
going myself but Priya’s health is not good and…
Rajat (interrupts him): I will
make that my top priority and you don’t have to give any explanations. Priya needs you and I will be
cheering for you from Dubai as you try to mend your relationship.
Ram: thanks yaar.
Rajat: dosti mein no Thank you
Ram: and no sorry either. Let’s just forget everything
and move forward…
Both men were taking the initiative to iron out the kinks in their
friendship when Ram gets a call from his mom. He excuses himself as Cady
arrives on the scene with two coffees in her hands, one for herself and the
other for Rajat. She hands it to him but his curiosity filled gaze is on Ram
who is talking worriedly on the phone.
Krishna: Ram, where are you? Come
home fast.
Ram (worried): What happened
Ma? Priya? Is Priya okay?
Krishna: She is okay Ram but she
is refusing to eat anything, maybe if you feed her.
Ram (shakes his head in
despair and thinks, “She will never eat from my hands Ma. Why the hell is Priya doing
this, why is she behaving like a child?”): okay Ma, make sure that she rests, I am coming just now.
He hangs up and turns around to see Cady and Rajat worriedly
watching him. Calming himself down and resuming a balanced expression he tells
them what happened.
Cady: Baas, itne si baat aur
aap dono (she looks at Rajat and Ram) itne worried ho gaya…
Ram: you don’t understand Cady, Priya
is very stubborn; she will never listen to me especially when she is angry she
dons her sherni avatar and I stand no chance.
Rajat: Haan Cady this is not a
joke. If Priya does not eat than how will she get better?
Cady (shakes her head and closes
her eyes, she is clearly irritated): Rajat
uncle, Ram uncle I like you both very much but you guys are overreacting.
Khaair it’s not your fault entirely, can’t expect too much from guys. The solution is quite simple; never
send a guy to do a girl’s job.
Rajat: what do you mean?
Cady explains the plan to both Ram and Rajat who instantly smile
looking at each other and than back at Cady ecstatically. Ram bids adieu to
them and thanks Cady numerous times before leaving to carry out the master
plan.
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