MY FOREVER WITH YOU

CHAPTER-9

The worst nightmare was in front of me, Runvijay.

I was grateful my face was covered with scarf he couldn't see how afraid I was in his disgracing presence. His eyes, were roaming on my body like he does every time. In absolutely disgusting way. I forced my body not to shake in front of him, he'd surely enjoy it.

"C'mon baby girl, let's go on a drive we have lots of catching up to do." He runs his fingers in his messy greasy wavy hair.

As if I'd agree. I was about to deny when he interrupted, "Didi* has returned back home and seemed disappointed with you."

Oh crap! Chaitra mammi* was the eldest daughter in law simply to put in she holds the entire command of household. If she says no to anything there won't be any word against it. Her decision is loud and final in every trivial thing of family.

I was happy that she left nearly for ten days to visit her parents back in Bengal but I guess all happy moments come to an end. To make my life miserable this man was her dear brother who lives half time in Mumbai doing God knows what sort of businesses.

Even if he was thirteen years older than me, a divorcee he has no decency at all. Earlier I thought it was only the way he gave me dirty looks so it was easy to ignore him completely. But recently his visits became frequent with his 'accidental touches'. He is so discreet no one would notice him. 

I know it was wrong not to inform mamma but we were in our struggle to find stability in our life.

I didn't want to make it difficult for her. Also if Bhai* has even air of this matter, he'd definitely end up in jail. For starters, he'd plug those teeth this shitty man is showing me in an attempt to smile. Fact to be stated, Runvijay has never outwardly crossed the line but it is his lustful eyes... my body shuddered in disgust.

He tilts his head when I don't move, the people passing by gives doubtful looks at the scene. I compose myself and take cautious steps avoiding his bike.

"You seemed comfortable riding with some other man few days before, what happened now?"

This time I couldn't control myself from backing few steps in fear, chill shivers running through my spine. 

He evilly smiles, "I wonder how Didi and entire family is going to react knowing the young daughter of the household is roaming with an unknown man in not so innocent way, in broad daylight." He gives a fake thoughtful expression.

I was never a violent person in life but I so badly want to punch this man.

He chuckles, "Don't worry baby girl, I won't tell anyone. Just go on a drive with me as an easy compensation. Hurry up we don't want Didi to wait more than required."

My body is screaming to deny or run from him. But I can't. 

If as much as a hint reaches the family it'd be chaos like no other. Their composite traditional mindsets won't be easy to deal with. Not to forget the timing is crucial as I'm going to have my finals soon and mamma is going to be promoted in couple of months. Bhai would be completing his internship, he needs to concentrate on his career. 

I cannot let this simple mishap to ruin all our efforts for our future.

I know 100% everyone in family would think, I was having an affair with someone. Out of their consent. Mamma may believe me but how long she'd fight with her own family? Once it was for papa, I can't be the next reason.

Outsiders, bastards like him could take advantage because of this lack of faith. Or should I say more importance to society's perspectives and norms than to trust their own family.