Chapter 10

Param looks at Chadna who really seemed to come out of her body she was so surprised to see Param's body, he smiles and she pushes him:

Chadna: (fixes her hair, and looks away) I...fix your jacket.

Param: Why should I do this? You've seen a man without a top, haven't you?

Chadna: (embarrassed)...

Param: You look so ridiculous playing shy (he goes to the bathroom)

Chadna: (beats her chest) oh god what did I get myself into? Ouffff

After a few minutes, param comes back into the room and finds Chadna lying on the bed:

Param: What are you doing?

Chadna: (stands up) uh I'm sleeping isn't that clear?

Param: The question is what are you doing on my bed?

Chadna: uhh where else do you want me to sleep?

Param: And it's up to me to find an answer for you?

Chadna: (stands up) Param I completely agree with you that we are married just for our children and therefore don't believe that I am trying to seduce you.

Param: (mocking laughter) even if you tried, do you think you could seduce me?

Chadna: (shocked) what... what does that mean?

Param: I'm not a translator rather download Google! (He lies down)

Chadna: I...I don't even want to sleep next to you anymore

Param: as you wish!

Chadna goes to sleep on the couch but she was way too cold after a few minutes she goes to sleep in the bed, (the bed was way too big for them to touch)

The next day, Chadna wakes up with the knock on the door:

Param: (half asleep) but who is knocking at the door?

Chadna: (Thinks: he's quite sensitive to noise it seems)

She gets up and goes to open the door,

Chadna: are you?

— Madame Anika wants to see you in her room

Chadna: oh okay let's go

The maid accompanies her to Anika's room, she enters:

Anika: are you there? come my darling

Chadna: namaster tan....uhh mom I mean

Anika: (smiles) hello honey, I have a little present for you

Chadna: a small gift?

Anika brings a suitcase of clothes:

Chadna: what is that?

Anika: I know you really like saris so I ordered some for you and jewelry too

Chadna: (surprised) but mom you shouldn't have

Anika: You are my beautiful daughter of course!

Chadna: it must have cost you a lot I don't want to enjoy your kindness

Anika: (smiles) you're really cute but it makes me happy and Aayan I'm going shopping with him to get to know him

Chadna: you.....

Anika: there are no but Chadna I also do it for Teri and Bela and now Aayan is my grandson

Chadna: (happy) I'm happy to hear you say that Aayan is your grandson because.... Because that scared me a little.

Anika: tsuuuu what are you talking about? (smiles) go ahead my son is a bit grumpy when he wakes up

Chadna: Is there a time when he's not grumpy? Well I'm leaving

She goes to the bedroom and finds Param still sleeping,

Chadna: (Think: he seems to be sleeping a lot, should I wake him up? No no no what if he takes it out on me? No)

She watches him sleep,

Chadna: (Think: he's still cute when he sleeps)

there was a small lock on Param's face she tries to remove it but he stops her by holding her hand:

Chadna: (surprised) What are you doing?

Param: I remind you that it was you who tried to touch my face (pushes away Chadna's hand)

Chadna: Ouch... You hurt me!

Param: (gets out of bed)

Chadna: I was just trying to help you

Param: I don't need your help (he goes to the bathroom)

Chidna: (gape) my god is....is he bipolar? Because yesterday he was a bit normal but there! Tsuu there

Later in the dining room, everyone was gathered around the table except Chadna and Aayan:

Rajiv: (to Param) where is sister-in-law? Tell me Param you let him rest at least overnight

Param: (looks at him) very funny!

Rajiv: (stifles laughter)

Sudha: surely she got lost in this house compared to their little boarding school, this place is a real castle

Bela: I wouldn't be surprised

Anika: don't worry, she must be with Aayan,

Param: You are very noisy today!

Bela: We're not allowed to talk anymore just because you got married?

Param: Bela I think you've been using your credit card way too much lately!

Bella: (pause)

Rajiv: my brother's famous threats (shake your head) you will never change

Chadna and Aayan arrive,

Chadna: Hello everyone!

sudha: hello

Anika: Aayan come sit by my side okay?

Aayan sits next to Anika and Chadna:

Chadna: sorry mom I couldn't get ready quickly to make you breakfast

Sudha: wait don't confuse things you are the beautiful daughter of the Singhania family not a servant

Bela: (smirking) I'm not surprised that she confuses things and thinks she's a servant

An awkward silence ensues for a few seconds,

Chadna: (smiles) not feeling like a servant but being a beautiful girl, Bela you will really have to pray a lot to come across a family like yours because in many Indian families a beautiful girl has to cook

Bela: (rolls her eyes)

Aayan: my mother is very good at cooking

Teri: I would like to have a breakfast prepared by you

Chadna: Really? (smiles) okay, I'll make you a little dish

Teri: (smiles)

Sudha: (Think: this woman is talented, she managed to get Teri but talking about our little Bela it will be hard)

Anika: So my little Aayan, are you studying?

Aayan: uh, I study but I had to leave

Anika: (surprised) why?

Chadna: he had had some problems in his school so I preferred that he stop

Anika: (curious) it must have been serious for him to stop, what was it?

Chadna: Harassment!

Rajiv: oh, (strokes Aayan's head) it must have been hard for you...me too when I was younger I had suffered harassment but you must know that the one who suffers is stronger than the one who inflicts

Aayan: (nods her head)

Chadna: Wow Rajiv I...I didn't know you were so good at counseling

Rajiv: This sentence? Oh no she's on the chocolate box right here I read it and told her

Everyone is laughing,

Anika: param why not enroll her in the same institutions as Teri and Bela?

Bela: same institutions?

Anika: You heard me well Bela! And please don't say what's on your mind cause Chadna got married for her son so we have to treat Aayan with all the comfort in the world

Chadna: (smiles)

Param: hmmm I'll send Rohan to register him (stands up) Rajiv you better hurry if you want to get to work on time

Rajiv: ok boss

After having had their breakfast, in Aayan's new room:

Chadna: how do you find the house?

Aayan: she's beautiful and my room looks at mum, she's bigger than the schoolyard!

Chadna: (laughs) I'm glad you're so happy.

Aayan: I will miss Aunt Aksha and Aunt Gauri very much but I'm happy to have a new family

Chadna: (smiles) Speaking of the new family, uhh if Param is a little cold with you don't be sad ok?

Aayan: Is it cold? The other day he was cool with me

Chadna: (Think: it's like a chameleon!) Yes but you see people change you know? Enough talking about the others and why don't we go for a walk in the park?

Aayan: yes yes it's been a long time

Teri: (comes with the dog)

Aayan: ohh it's the dog!

Teri: (smiles) his name is Alex

Aayan touches him and laughs,

Teri: (to chadna) don't worry, I'm here I'll take good care of him

Chadna: Thank you.

At the company, Rajiv arrives and sees Leyla standing in front of him:

Rajiv: hello ma'am

Leyla: Wait! Are you still mad?

Rajiv: from....

Leyla: I didn't want to hurt you the other day it's....it's this lady who gave me the turmeric (makes a cute face) I'm sorry!

Rajiv: (forced smile) it's nothing you....just don't talk to me and you'll be fine

He was about to enter Leyla takes him by the hand...

Rajiv: What are you doing?

Leyla: are you still mad at me?

Rajiv: No!

He leaves, Later in Param's office:

Leyla: (puts the present on the table)

Para: what is that?

Leyla: I couldn't come to your wedding, dad wasn't feeling well so I bought a present for your wife (smiles) You just have to tell her that it's your only friend who made her

Param: (smiles) like you were my only friend, and what is it?

Leyla: A jewel, order from France! Pandora a well-known brand

Param: I will give him

Leyla: How did it go?

Param: Hmmm, I don't know! (Smiles) I'm guessing it was good

At the park,

Aayan: My park looks smaller!

Chadna: it's been several days since we last came, it's certain that you will have the impression that he is a little smaller

Aayan: it's true,

Chadna takes her phone and sends a message to Aksha...

Chadna: I hope they are well!

She was going to turn but hit someone

Chadna: oh sorry I... (Looks at the person) it's you!

Vidjay: (smiles)

Chadna: wow I....I didn't think we were going to see each other again hahahaha

Vidjay: I'm also glad to see you....

Chadna: Chadna! i am chadna

Vidjay: me vidjay but no need we can get on familiar terms!

Chadna: ok

Vidjay: What are you doing here?

Chadna: I'm there with my son... It's a children's park so I guess you are also there with a child

Vidjay: (nods) I'm with my nephew, so you have a child? (See the vermilion and the bridal necklace) I'm just getting married too

Chadna: (nods her head)

Aayan: (comes) mum, can we go buy some ice cream?

Chadna: oh okay (takes Aayan's hand) we'll go take care of yourself

Vidjay: ok

They watched me sleep, in Param's office:

Rohan: (comes) sir

Param: I want you to call the director of my daughters' institute to enroll Aayan

Rohan: Aayan?

Param: the son of Chadna,

Rohan: ohh I see, ok I'll call him

Param: you can go! (Rohan leaves)

He receives a message from Chivanya,

The message: I came back and I learned that you had married, wow congratulations!

Param: (delete message) I still can't figure out how she gets my numbers! Pfffff (thoughtful) Bela! (smiles) I can't believe

TO BE CONTINUED....