Chapter 2 : Expectations

Rakshit's point of view

AT, FORTUNE MNC

"hey.... Good morning, how have you been?" a shrill voiced person said. 

I was scrolling through my phone to reply some mails when I heard her... Ms. Malini. 

"Hi, good morning to you too, I am fine thankyou and you look fine too... So we should start doing the work for which we are appointed... Right?" I said honestly.What... 

Honesty is the best policy.. I am just following that. 

She whispered a go to hell and left my desk stomping her foot hardly with the help of her sharp heels. I wonder how girls walk with this pillar under their foot... doesn't that needle hurt?

Anyways...I hate chattering especially when I am at office and my boss is very fond of me as this is one my qualities which no one here has. 

Yes I have a boss.. So what? not everyone in the world is a billionaire....right? Online stories raise your expectations too high... God!! 

"Good morning koala bear" my best friend appeared from nowhere.

"how many times have I told you not to call me that... Not in office especially" I said in my most angry voice. 

"ohh... I am sorry... Or may be I am not" he winked at me and I shooted a glare at him which never affects him and he went to his desk which is opposite to mine. 

He has been my best friend since I was five and we are together since then. I was a fatty chubby guy in my childhood that's why he gave me this name to annoy me. He can be annoying and understanding at the same time. He is very cheerful and can make every one laugh near him with his nonsense so unlike me... Right? But there's nothing I can do in that. My father was friends with his father and it's then we also came along good together. My dad died because of heart attack...when I was eight since then uncle Anand has been a father figure to me. 

My trance broke when one of my collegues informed me that my boss was calling me in his cabin. I left my desk and went to his cabin. 

Time to work!! 

Drishti's pov

AT, BETTER HALF MATRIMONIAL COMPANY

"good morning, Sam"I wished my friend Samaira. 

"good morning, beautiful... Ahh...a red jumpsuit... Umm.. You look elegant" I smiled at her compliment. 

"thank you and how was your meeting yesterday?" I winked at her. 

"it's a hat trick....didn't I told you before" she grinned mischiviously then turned her chair to face the laptop and I sighed poor guy. 

Yeah.... her parents are trying to find a groom for her... Yes I know it's our job as we are in a matrimonial company but her mother said she knows her well, so she wont allow her to search her groom  especially through websites. 

So where were we... Yeah the meeting!... whenever she meets a guy brought by her parents she scares him to death by showing him her acting skills which shows her love for horror movies, when they are left alone to talk and I am sure no one in this earth wants a possessed wife. 

So...basically it was her third time she scared a guy and got rejected... So yup... It's a hat trick. 

It's not that she doesn't want to get married it's just she is waiting for someone truely made for her... She wants to get married out of love.

"sweetheart... did you read The Billionaires wife.... Ah.. It's just so amazing... I loved it" she said cheerfully. 

Yeah....and more to it online book reading websites are raising her expectations day by day...God help the guy who is made for her. I sighed.

Rakshit's point of view

After checking approximately 12 files given by my boss, I started packing my stuff so I can go home to my only family... My mom. When I was packing my stuff my cell phone buzzed... A frown appeard on my face seeing the name... It was our maid Veena aunty, she is of my mom's age.... why is she calling me

I kept the thoughts aside and received the call...

"hello... what happened

"son, please hurry...come home....Renuka ji is having a panic attack... she is unable to breathe" she said in a desperate voice

"call the doctor.... I am on my way" I hurried home

As I reached home I directly went to my mom's room... and the sight shattered my soul. My mom was on her bed... with her eyes closed but was blabbering something continuously...her forehead was covered with sweat... and more to it she was shivering....trying to breathe

I rushed to her and touched her forehead.... I even tried to wake her up by calling her...assuring her I am back and near her but failed as she was still in the same state

Then the doctor entered and seeing her condition she directly gave her injection and in few moments she went into deep slumber

"Mr. Rakshit she had a panic attack... that's why she was in this state.... but I have given her the injection...she will be alright in half an hour. Rest you know what to do... Right?" I nodded at her and she left with veena aunty

Yes....this is not the first time she is in this state.... she is a heart patient and she often gets panic attack from last month. The doctor always used to do this....after giving her injection she would ask me to make her eat food when she comes back in her conscious state

I sighed... and waited for her to come to conscious state

Drishti's point of view

The day was spent as usual... I was going home after completion of my second job.... Yeah the call centre one.

I am dead tired but more then that I am hungry. I had pasta in the lunch which was brought by Samaira of course because my dear mother never bothers to pack me a lunch.......but I hope in dinner she has prepared something which is close to my liking.

When I reached home... I saw Jiya and dad having their dinner while my mom was busy scrolling her phone... she loves P*******t... It gives her ideas for shopping all the things which are needed to make her look trendy....and also she never has lunch or dinner with my dad.

Anyways I am hungry.... Let's grab some food.

I went to the dining area after washing my hands... and opened the lid of the pan

"hey dii...it's already finished, it was fried rice for today and it is here if you want" showing her stomach she smiled sheepishly in front of me

"ohh.... Why has she prepared this much less food...doesn't she know you have dinner with us" dad greeted his teeth, anger was clearly seen on his face and he turned towards my mom who was still busy with her phone

" It's fine dad, I am not that hungry... I am tired... I need some sleep.. goodnight everyone" I turned to go when Jiya hold my wrist and whispered "wait" in my ears

Dad already went to his room as he was a person who follows the time table of early to bed... early to rise

"mom... why don't you go to my room... I mean we should decide your saree and accessories for your next ladies club party

" yeah... That would be great I will go then" she stood up and went giving me a glance but no words came out from her mouth

Well... I don't care either..

" dii... I have kept an instant noodles packet in the kitchen... If you are too tired to cook.... Just use it... Or else you cook well.....have something before sleeping and I will make sure mom doesn't leave my room and show up here untill you are finished... alright?" she said in a go

"okay....go now, good night"I wished

"good night.. sweet dreams"she said and hurried to her room

Yes I know how to cook but only Jiya knows that I cook only when my mom is not here or went to her parties because if she comes to know that then no one can keep her apart from her phone and she will make my life hell... by ordering around me... which I clearly dislike... I just hate when she is around me

So.... as I was tired I thought to use the instant noodles packet

Soon I was finished filling my tummy so I went to my roo

and jumped on my bed...and sleep over took me.

Rakshit's point of view

After checking approximately 12 files given by my boss, I started packing my stuff so I can go home to my only family... My mom. When I was packing my stuff my cell phone buzzed... A frown appeard on my face seeing the name... It was our house helper Veena aunty, she is of my mom's age.... why is she calling me 

I kept the thoughts aside and received the call.... 

"hello... what happened-"

"son, please hurry...come home....Renuka ji is having a panic attack... she is unable to breathe" she said in a desperate voice. 

"call the doctor.... I am on my way" I hurried home. 

As I reached home I directly went to my mom's room... and the sight shattered my soul. My mom was on her bed... with her eyes closed but was blabbering something continuously...her forehead was covered with sweat... and more to it she was shivering....trying to breathe. 

I rushed to her and touched her forehead.... I even tried to wake her up by calling her...assuring her I am back and near her but failed as she was still in the same state. 

Then the doctor entered and seeing her condition she directly gave her injection and in few moments she went into deep slumber. 

"Mr. Rakshit she had a panic attack... that's why she was in this state.... but I have given her the injection...she will be alright in half an hour. Rest you know what to do... Right?" I nodded at her and she left with veena aunty. 

Yes....this is not the first time she is in this state.... she is a heart patient and she often gets panic attack from last month. The doctor always used to do this....after giving her injection she would ask me to make her eat food when she comes back in her conscious state. 

I sighed... and waited for her to come to conscious state. 

Drishti's pov

The day was spent as usual... I was going home after completion of my second job.... Yeah the call centre one.

I am dead tired but more then that I am hungry. I had pasta in the lunch which was brought by samaira of course because my dear mother never bothers to pack me a lunch.......but I hope in dinner she has prepared something which is close to my liking. 

When I reached home... I saw Jiya and dad having their dinner while my mom was busy scrolling her phone... she loves P*******t... It gives her ideas for shopping all the things which are needed to make her look trendy....and also she never has lunch or dinner with my dad.

Anyways I am hungry.... Let's grab some food. 

I went to the dining area after washing my hands... and opened the lid of the pan. 

"hey dii...it's already finished, it was fried rice for today and it is here if you want" showing her stomach she smiled sheepishly in front of me. 

"ohh.... Why has she prepared this much less food...doesn't she know you have dinner with us" dad greeted his teeth, anger was clearly seen on his face and he turned towards my mom who was still busy with her phone. 

" It's fine dad, I am not that hungry... I am tired... I need some sleep.. goodnight everyone" I turned to go when Jiya hold my wrist and whispered "wait" in my ears. 

Dad already went to his room as he was a person who follows the time table of early to bed... early to rise. 

"mom... why don't you go to my room... I mean we should decide your saree and accessories for your next ladies club party?"

" yeah... That would be great I will go then" she stood up and went giving me a glance but no words came out from her mouth. 

Well... I don't care either... 

" dii... I have kept an instant noodles packet in the kitchen... If you are too tired to cook.... Just use it... Or else you cook well.....have something before sleeping and I will make sure mom doesn't leave my room and show up here untill you are finished... alright?" she said in a go. 

"okay....go now, good night"I wished. 

"good night.. sweet dreams"she said and hurried to her room. 

Yes I know how to cook but only Jiya knows that I cook only when my mom is not here or went to her parties because if she comes to know that then no one can keep her apart from her phone and she will make my life hell... by ordering around me... which I clearly dislike... I just hate when she is around me. 

So.... as I was tired I thought to use the instant noodles packet. 

Soon I was finished filling my tummy so I went to my room

and jumped on my bed...and sleep over took me. 

Rakshit's pov

After about forty five minutes I saw my mom shifting a little in her bed. I went to her and helped her to be in sitting position she was too weak. 

"mom, are you alright? " she nodded positively. 

"okay... Let me give you some food" I was about to go when I heard her chocked voice. 

" I will not eat " 

" mom, if you will not eat how am I going to give you medicines" I pleaded her to have dinner. 

" I will not eat food neither medicines" she replied her voice still carring sadness. 

" mom stop being stubborn you have to eat" I got little angry. 

"fine... I have a condition then" she said making my eyes go wide. 

"what condition" I said in horror. 

" promise me that you will bring my granddaughter here 

then only I will eat or take any medicines "

" mom.. You are being unreasonable" I tried to make her understand. 

" then let me die.. Listen carefully Rakshit if I dont see my granddaughter here I will gladly die you don't need to make expenses for my medicines" and she started crying. 

" alright fine... Fine I'll do something... I promise now have your food" I promised. 

" okay... You have one week do whatever you can but bring her here" she warned me before eating. 

"one week?" I asked my voice still horrified. 

" yes... One week only" she warned again. 

I sighed...what am I going to do...someone please help me.