Ch-43Laya stood in front of her in-law's house. Her heart and brain were asking her to run away but she tried her best to stay persistent. She has a few things which she needs to collect from here. Her heart was doing many flips in her ribcage, while her stomach was churning. She could feel bile rising to her throat.[Eshwara [Lord Shiva]… let me pass through this hurdle safely.] She prayed to lord shiva.When she fretted over whether she should enter or not, she felt someone holding her palm, filled with reassurance along with how warm it was.Rahul saw his wife standing in front of the gate with a dazed look. He knew she was scared of entering the same place which showed her hell. Walking towards her, he noticed her body was shivering. He can guess she wasn't sure if she wanted to go inside or not.Holding her hand, he stood beside her. "We can leave right now. If you don't want to go inside," he said."I have a few things to collect. Let's leave after doing that," Laya said. He no
Ch-45"Divorce that bad omen," Mahalakshmi said.Saranya dropped the glass in her hand when she heard her mother's words. She never expected her mother would say something like this. Harish Chandra's head whipped to his wife's side when he heard. He was beyond shocked. He looked at Rahul to see his reaction. He could see that his son was still in his position.Rahul never expected his mother would go to this extent. She tortured laya to this extent and now… she wasn't satisfied with it. Now… she won't ruin her life. Telugu states that too in India, a divorced woman was seen as a sinner in society. Does she consider her life after divorce?Rahul was so shocked that he stilled in his position for a few minutes. Raising his head, he looked at his mother. He wanted to search for his loving mother in her face. He wondered where she went but he didn't find her."Mom, are you sure?" he asked. "Yes, I am sure. Divorce her," she said."Why do you want me to divorce her?" he asked."I don't li
Ch-46Laya was feeling so hungry. Rahul messaged her saying he would bring food for her and asked her to rest. But she was very thirsty. After holding back her thirst after half an hour, she decided to go to the kitchen and get some water for herself. It doesn't hurt to go there sneakily and fill her jug.A tear slipped from her eyes, when she realized the supposed to be her home, turned into a prison to She also needs to sneak to get water like a thief. Wiping it off, she came out of her room. When she was about to turn around and climb downstairs, she heard them talking about Rahul's decision.Laya doesn't know what to do. She thought they could give a chance to each other.'I will think of it,' his words resounded in her ears.She stammered in her place and fell on the vase. The vase fell and rolled down the stairs. She panicked at the unexpected situation. Just then a cat came which she was brought up from the past few days. The cat looked at her with light in its eyes. She mumble
On the other side…"That bitch was acting. She was just trying to distance me from my son and family. I will show her tomorrow that who is the master," she muttered with herself hatefully. Harish Chandra heard her words and just sighed. He lost the wish to share a room with her. She drove his daughter-in-law to death and now every time she looks at her she would get a panic attack. Didn't she ruin Laya enough? What did her living do to her? He took a pillow and blanket and was about to leave before he was stopped by her."Where are you going, Harish?" Maha Lakshmi asked."Away from a murderer like you," he said."So you are siding that bitch too! Don't tell me you are sleeping with her! She is like your daughter!" she yelled forgetting to control her tongue.Harish was shocked at her outburst. As if his hand has its own, he slapped her hard before he knew it. But on the other thought, she deserved that. If only he did this earlier, Laya wouldn't be in the position she was in right now
Rahul turned around when he heard her voice he wondered how she would dress up with the saree still on the ground. But when he saw her saree petticoat, and he saw blouse falling on the ground. His throat dried when he realized what exactly has happened. She was naked. He could hear his heartbeat in his chest. Suddenly, he heard her saying she was done. He turned around and saw her walking away in his T-shirt. She looked hot in his eyes. His eyes fell on her bare legs that making him want to wrap her legs around his waist as he intruded inside her. All of a sudden, he realized where his thoughts were going and slapped the back of his head.He saw her walking towards the cupboards and taking out the sheets. She spread out the sheets on the flood and there was a small pillow for which he was sure that she would have neck pain. She used a flimsy tattered blanket to cover herself for sleep. He furrowed his brows at her actions. If she sleeps like that in that clothing, she would wake up wi
Ch-48Next day…Rahul woke up early. Early in the sense too early. It's only 4 am in the morning. His wife was still sleeping in his arms. He wished this could happen every day. But it would take time. He could see her sleeping like a crushed ball. She kicked away the blanket. She looked quiet and cute. He wondered when she would start trusting him again.He broke her walls and worked hard to make her trust him but everything got ruined. Can he win her back again? He wished to.Suddenly the alarm rang in the room. Laya sat up straight and with shaky hands, she turned off the alarm. Yesterday she got her phone. She forgot that she set up a default alarm that would ring at 4 am every day. And even today it rang, waking her from her deep sleep.Rahul was stunned at her actions. He never thought she would wake up at 4 a.m. But he also could see she was panicking about something.Getting up from his position, he wrapped his arms around her waist. "Why are you up?" he asked, nuzzling his no
Ch-49Rahul doesn't know what to do. He never thought Laya wanted to leave him. Suddenly, he felt suffocated. He needs air. Walking up to the terrace to breathe fresh air, he left their bedroom.Reaching there, Rahul wanted to scream, shout, hit and kill someone. He waited for her for years but now she wants to leave him. He cannot take it!"Argh!" he yelled."Looks like you are enjoying," came a voice.Turning his head around, Rahul saw it was his father."Good morning, dad," he wished."Good morning, Rahul," Harish said."Looks like you are enjoying the morning," Harish Chandra commented again.Rahul knew the sarcasm behind his words. He was indirectly saying that from the time, he planned to divorce Laya… he was happy."Yeah…" he replied responding as if he didn't understand her."When do you plan to break this news to Laya? I hope the earlier the better. Your mother already started selecting a few women for you. I hope you find at least a good daughter-in-law this time," he taunte
Ch-50Rahul was torn between Laya and the current condition. The problem was… if they stepped inside Chennai she would slip from his hands.He doesn't know what to do. Feeling frustrated… he walked to the back garden and started pacing front and back feeling anxious.Canada…Chennai…His mother…Laya…Laya's health…His father leaving…Saranya's hate…Ahhh!!!It's so frustrating just to think.Suddenly, he realized it would be a problem if they leave for Chennai. But they can leave to a different place. Maybe he should send his dad to Chennai and they shall leave for Canada. It can be their honeymoon phase also, he could take this chance as a holiday for a long time.Canada, Laya, Laya's health, his sister, father, and everything can go back to its original place. And he needs to buy a house in Hyderabad. If they ever return here, they can live there. He doesn't want his mother to enter his life or his house. He wanted to stay away from her or maybe he will put her away.If it was som
It's late-night for them by the time everyone left. Sri Ram and Raya were taken by Raghuram and Rama Krishna. After he changed Rama Krishna, Raghuram and Harish Chandra became natural enemies. they all want Laya and her children's attention to them. And these three of them want benefits. They have their few banter to get their attention. And as the saying goes... the strong one wins. The ones who could win Laya could have Raya and Sri Ram. But in their banter, Rahul suffered many cold, and alone nights along with cold showers.----------------"They left," he whispered into her ears."hmm..."she answered as she snuggled closer to him."kids?" he asked."They went with dad," she replied."So, we are alone?" he asked as he placed a hand on her waist."Hmm.. yes," she nodded sleepily. After the hectic day, finally, she got time to sleep. But can she with Rahul?Nope.He turned off the lights and closed the bedroom door and immediately pounced on her.He hovered over her and ripped her ni
Ch-83five months later..."Everyone! Enough!" Sharada yelled."What is it, Sister-in-law?" Rama Krishna asked as he wiped his sweat with his sleeve on his forehead."You all fathers and sons are idiots. You forgot to buy Kumkum Puvvu (saffron) to her with your clumsy actions," Sharada said as she shook her head."I know brother would forget it. So I stole this," Rama Krishna said proudly."Wow! Babai! Next time take me too. We will steal together," Laya said as she held her heavy stomach as she walked towards him."Sure, why not?" Rama Krishna said."I will also come," Raghuram said."Nope!" Laya and Rama Krishna said together."Why?" he asked as he clutched his heart dramatically."Because you don't know how to run or escape," Laya pointed harshly.Rama Krishna nodded his head in a yes, breaking his brother's heart further"You both are bullying me! Ever after you both reconciled, I am left alone. Sobs," Raghuram started his million-dollar act.Just then Arjun and Durga came with th
Ch-82"Why did you bring her here?" Maha Lakshmi asked."Uncle, I want to talk to my mother alone, Can you leave?" Saranya asked. He nodded and went outside."Mom, I am sorry. I didn't realize that you did for my brother's sake. When I went to my brother's house, I found that she didn't even let my brother touch her. He was living like a saint. I realized I did wrong. And now… I got to know she is pregnant. I want to make sure it's brothers. I am trying to get her to a hospital but couldn't. Now is the right time," Saranya said.Maha Lakshmi was shocked at her daughter's words. She loved her daughter and would never doubt her. Now… she was worried about her brother well being and trusted her means… she could say her daughter is just like her. And she trusted Saranya in Laya's thing. If Laya cheated on her son, she would kill her now."Mom, please. If I am there, she will trust me and do whatever I ask. It will make things easy for us," Saranya said.Maha Lakshmi was in deep thought bu
Ch-81Maha Lakshmi went to the dirty room, where she tied Laya. She went near her and saw her uncomfortable position. Checking the time, she realized it was lunchtime. If Laya stays hungry, then her grandchild would be hungry too. She can't let that happen. She removed her blindfold and the tape that blocked her mouth from screaming. Then her legs, kept her hands tied."Wake up," she said as she slapped Laya. Laya woke up in a split second and sat up straight."Come with me," Maha Lakshmi said.Laya wanted to say something but kept her mouth mum. She didn't lose the fear of her mother-in-law yet. She did as she was asked. Maha Lakshmi took her to one of the rooms and made her sit on the bed. The room has nothing but a pair of sarees, a bathroom, and a bed. Nothing more nothing less."You will live here for the coming nine months. And now… you will sign divorce papers and leave my son. Then you will sign your property papers and transfer them to me and your uncle's name. IF you shout,
Ch-80Just then Arjun, Raghuram entered the house along with Krishna Uppalapati."Annaya, why is he here? Didn't he just break the marriage?" Rama Krishna asked with anger."Babai, he didn't say no. He said he would marry her after he returned to India which is after six months. But we convinced him now to marry Nandini on the usual date," Arjun said."Why didn't you pick the call?" Rahul asked."We were talking to Krishna. I kept my phone in silent," he said."Very good! Shall I applaud your family now?!" Rahul said in anger."What happened, Rahul?" Arjun asked feeling confused."Don't you know! I trusted you guys and left for the office. Only to get her insulted. If he called off the wedding what is Laya's fault!? You guys called her a bad omen for no reason! Now… she went missing for the last damned one and half hours. If I find something bad has happened, I won't let you guys off!" Rahul roared and stormed out of the house.The moment he went out, he called his father and sister t
Ch-79PainThe pain was the only thing she could feel all over her body. Her world was as dark as an abyss.She tried to move but some constraints were stopping her. What were they? She tried to move her hands, but she found they were tied. She tried to move her cramped legs but they were tied too. Laya could feel she was tied to a pole, not a chair. The cold floor was making her shiver badly. When she tried to move the ropes which were tied to her hands and legs tightened making her moan in pain. The blindfold on her eyes made her unable to see anything around her.All she remembered was sending a text to Rahul that she was returning home in a taxi alone. Then Rahul called her, but before she could lift the call, two men entered the taxi with a dangerous aura making her feel scared. Before she could ask them why did they board the taxi she drifted into a deep dark world.She wanted to shout to ask if there was anybody around her. She wanted to shout and ask who were they? What's thei
Ch-78Laya woke up late. Due to her pregnancy, she was feeling very sleepy these days. Rahul was going to work and was returning to Pasupuleti's house directly. And as usual, Rahul left the house with a note. She got and freshened up. She walked down to the dining hall. Seeing her walking down, Sitamma came to her to serve the breakfast. Laya sat down to have her breakfast with Sitamma as her company. The house was bustling with relatives visiting, servants, decorators, and many people. Even though no one asked Laya to help she knew they wanted her to help, but her family always refused her. But… she couldn't bear the relative's words.Suddenly, she was called in by Abhinav. Yesterday, the groom called for Raghuram and Sharada along with his parents for an urgent meeting. They came disappointed after they returned. They didn't speak to anyone. But she knew something was wrong. But she didn't ask.Seeing Abhinav calling her, she got to leave. "Have food, I will be back," Sitamma said a
Ch-77"But Babai, if you go and ask her forgiveness she would forgive you," Nandini said."Nandu, you know… I don't want her forgiveness. That makes me more selfish. I am opting to die and drown in guilt. That's all. As for now… we need to take care of our little bride," Ramakrishna said as he petted her head."Babai, don't touch my hair," she said with a pout. He laughed as he let out his harmless laugh into the wide garden without any negative emotions. The positivity that exuded from his body covered the whole garden making others feel at ease. Laya noticed her uncle laugh out o carelessly for the first time in her life. Unknowingly she walked towards him but stopped at a distance hearing his words when his laughter died down, which was unnoticed by Rama Krishna and Rahul.Just then Abhinav walked towards Nandini to pass her phone as Krishna Uppalapati, her soon-to-be husband was online. But Laya just dragged him with them and stood closer to their place where they sat down to tal
Ch-75Nandini's husband was an NRI. He was a doctor in New Zealand, he returned to India to get married at his parents' insistence. Despite his being bitter about the marriage, Nandini looked cute and bubbly to his eyes when he saw her on their first date.Even though he never believed in love or a lifetime commitment he realized being committed with this cute girl wasn't a big deal. Krishna Uppalapati was looking forward to his marriage. His parents were doctors too. And he became a doctor too. They had a chain of hospitals, while he went to New Zealand to study but got settled there. His parents were asking him to resign and come back to take care of the hospitals, he never listened to them. Also, his traitor's parents said to the bride's parents that he was going to resign a year after his contract ended there. Till then the bride has to be with him in New Zealand.Nandini was not comfortable staying in a different country. She always wanted to stay in the same city where she was g