Mistress novel Chapter 28

After one week

Meher's p.o.v

" Congratulations, Ms Meher. You have done well and the company has decided to accept your design. They are very pleased with your design," My boss Mr Rehaan said slightly smiling.

It's the first time that I am seeing him smiling. I am still angry with him about his misbehaviour but still decided to act civilly.

I smiled back and said politely," Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity, Sir."

He nodded his head and informed me," The company has offered a deal. Would you like to sign in with them?

" What kind of offer? I asked him curiously.

He replied giving me a paper," They are offering you to work under them as Architect for one year exclusively. They have offered a good amount of salary and also a luxurious apartment and car."

I read the paper carefully and replied smilingly," It's a great opportunity. I will obviously sign the deal."

" Fine. I will talk with the company's director that you have accepted the offer.  But, you have to leave Bhopal and shift to Mumbai if you want to work there. Is it ok with you?," Mr Rehaan asked me raising his one brow.

I replied assuring him," Yeah. I am ok with it."

"Ok. Let me talk with the director. You may leave now," He said and started dialling someone's number.

I came out of his room with my happy expression. Finally, I have my own identity. I am an architect now. I have established myself as a successful person.

I am returning to Mumbai very soon. It was my hometown which I have to leave because of that man.

After creating that fire explosion I left Mumbai with Asif and my baby. I came to Asish bhaiya's house and he accepted me with his whole heart. I will never forget this help of him. I am really thankful to him.

I can't wait to present myself in front of Sehreyar Al Seikh with my own identity. I will prove that I am not a whore. I will show him that I have my own identity.

After 30 minutes I am now standing beside the road and waiting for a taxi. I have to return home hurriedly. I can't wait to share the good news with my family members.

I am still waiting for a taxi when my phone started ringing. I saw the caller id and it's from Kamla Masi's number.

I received the call and asked smilingly," Yes. Kamla Masi. Why are..........."

I couldn't complete my sentence when I heard Shruti's crying voice. Hearing her crying voice a shiver run down through my whole system.

Shruti said crying," Fuppo, where are you? Mehrab.....he is......."

" What happened to Mehrab? Where is your Kamla Dadi? Tell me clearly," I asked with too much fear. My heart started beating so fast like it will explode at any time.

Shruti replied crying," Kamla dadi went to the market for groceries. She forgot to take her phone. I was playing with Mehrab in the garden. I don't know from where a snake came and bitten Mehrab. He is now unconscious. Asif uncle and papa are also not at home. I am not understanding what I should do."

Mehrab is unconscious. This sentence is enough for me to lose my sanity. I felt like my body turned cold and I stiffened on my place. Tears started coming out of my eyes automatically.

Before I could say anything to Shruti my phone's battery died and now I can't talk with her. I couldn't even suggest her to take the help from our neighbour.

I have to go home and take my son to hospital as soon as possible. Otherwise, I can't even imagine what will happen to my son.

I am crying and waiting for taxi. But, I am not finding any taxi. Now, I am just taking Allah's name and requesting him to save my Mehrab anyhow.

Suddenly, a car stopped in front of me. I know this car's owner. It's Mr Rehaan's car.

He opened the car window and asked me worriedly seeing my state," Ms Meher, are you ok?"

" Sir, I have to reach my home ASAP. Please, help me," I said crying and joined my hands in front of him.

He said assuring me," Don't cry. I will take you to your home."

I didn't expect that he will help me. But, still I have to take his help. I can see his curious and worried expression to know what happened to me.

Without wasting any time I got into his car and told him my house address.

After one hour

" How is my son, doctor?" I asked the doctor who has come out of the cabin after checking Mehrab.

The doctor replied giving me a assuring smile," Relax, Miss. Your son is fine. The venom couldn't spread in his whole body.  Thankfully, you have taken him to the hospital timely. Moreover, the snake wasn't that venomous."

I said closing my eyes taking a deep breath," oh! Allah. I am grateful to you that Mehrab is fine."

I asked the doctor," Can I meet my son? When will he gain his consciousness?"

" At least, for now, you can't meet your son. He is under observation. He will open his eyes in 2/3 hours. No need to worry," The doctor replied.

I thanked the doctor and then he excused himself giving me a smile.

I am now looking at Mehrab through the glass door. Some medical equipment is attached to his body and a nurse is monitoring everything.

My heart cried out in pain seeing my naughty boy like that. I am missing his talking too much.

I said resting my palm on the glass door," Mehrab, mera baccha(my dear). Please, come back to your mamma. I am missing you too much."

Tears have already made their way down to cheeks. I am feeling pain in my chest for my little boy.

I am still crying when I heard Mr Rehaan's voice from behind. He was the one who helped me in bringing Mehrab at the hospital.

He asked me with concern," How is your son, now? Is he fine?"

I informed him whatever the doctor has told me. I saw him sighing in relief.

Then, I said to him politely,"Sir, I will talk with you later. I have to pay the hospital bill now."

Saying that I forwarded my leg when he holds my wrist and said," I have paid the bill already. You don't have to bother."

Hearing him I just stared at his face with confusion and trying to understand why he is helping me too much. I am too much surprised that I didn't notice that he is holding my hand.

After a few seconds, I freed my hand from his grip and said,"Sir, thank you so much. But, don't have to pay the bill. I can pay.........."

I couldn't complete my sentence when he said with his cold voice," Don't question me for my actions."

Hearing his cold voice and seeing his dark expression I didn't say anything further. I don't want to earn his scolding right now.

Suddenly, he said something which made me really surprised and uncomfortable. He said taking a deep breath," I didn't expect that you are already married."

I didn't reply to him about this matter when he said smiling," Maybe Allah doesn't want it."

Saying that he left the place without glancing back. I didn't understand what was he talking about.

Sehreyar's p.o.v

I am standing in front of that farmhouse where Meher used to stay. This whole area is containing her memory.

Whenever I come here I feel too much guilty. I still remember how I used to humiliate her. I still remember how I used to force her to sleep with me. After her death, I am understanding how much wrong I was.

I am looking at the burned farmhouse intensely. It's completely destroyed by that fire explosion which happened here 3 years ago. Every concrete of this house is burned now. This whole place looked like some kind of ghost house.

I touched one of the burned bricks and remembered Meher's innocent face. I closed my eyes and felt like she is in front of me. Her those innocent eyes, that innocent smile, that maddeningly intoxicating scent are still fresh inside my head.

I am still closing my eyes when an idea came inside my head. Why didn't I think about it earlier? I should rebuild this farmhouse and shift here. If I live here then I will feel that Meher is with me. Maybe she is not here but her memory will give me some peace inside my mind and heart.