Buried Memories - Episode 20

Episode 20

8 more days to go for the Day. More than anyone Tara was waiting for that day. And as her happiness and eagerness grew Arjun's tension was even getting build up.

He was not sure how he will manage. The only secret that he hid from his parents, wife and his brother. And most of all his business partner and his ever best friend.

Arun called in and said that they all will there just 3 days before the function and if required they would even try sending Tarun and Vijay to help them. Arjun was all Ok for any one to come .. but Tarun's visit was just what he doenst want to happen. He was not sure how he would even try to avoid the situation and how he will recall the invitation. Vijay and Abirami along with their parents said that they will be there 3 days ahead.

In the confused state he was not sure how to take the tension and the stress that was running inside his brain. Should he care for all these or go and talk to Tara directly was the biggest question. How will she take it? How to start the topic? Is she aware that Tarun will be here? Does she know that Tarun is engaged with another girl? Will Tara throw away all the bonds and get back to Tarun? Tarun was ready to do anything to get Tara and that was sure.. now will he betray Abirami for the sake of Tara and his kid? So many unanswered questions kept running in his mind.

Tara was always busy. She was either with Arjun's wife or with his mom or dad or kids... whom so ever and never alone. Its just 4 days more and the tension has build up in such a state that he couldnt tolerate any more. For Arjun now its a dilemma.. is it his friend becoz of whom he is in this position or is it his family and brother? And what will be Tara's reaction? He then decided to go and ask Tara directly.......... Yes that was the best thing to do.

Arjun went in search of Tara. She was no where to be seen. His mom and his wife were busy in the room with some ladies stuff deciding on the saree and other things. That was no interest to Arjun at this point of time. His dad was in the coconut groove with the kids and was busy getting them tender coconut and instructing his labours to peel the coconuts. Neeraj was with his friends near the well and Tara was not around.

Arjun went in search of Tara and roamed the entire house. He didnt spare a single room and even searched for her near the labourers home. Hitting on his head he was just going nutts. He then decided to call her on her mobile. And first time the phone rang and the second time it was in the not reachable mode. Was she driving?

Sweat started falling from his head. He was in the hall sitting under the AC yet he was fully wet with sweat.

He heard the foot steps and saw Tara walking in. She was dressed in a saree and the bag she carried showed that she was just getting back home from the temple. She came in side and smiled at him. And the next thing was she offered him the prasadam from the temple. He took it in his hand and asked her why was that sudden visit to the temple. She answered, "Nothing important just like that I went. All were busy so I went on my own."

With that Arjun was not satisfied with the answer. But he was not bothered to think about it now and he then asked her," Anni, are you busy? I need to talk to you can you come with me? When asked by someone just tell you are going for some shopping and I am showing you the way. Come on get ready lets leave."

Tara was puzzled. Why is he behaving this way. And why can't he talk here? Whats that something important that she is not even supposed to share with her husband. It sounded unfriendly and wierd. She gave a sheer look and was not sure what answer to give. She was lost in her own thoughts and Arjun again reminded her, "quick Anni, there is no time to waste, lets go."

As Tara hurried to her room to get the purse Neeraj walked in. He asked Arjun where are all the cars and he said that the cars have gone to Trichy to pick up their relatives. Vijay and Abirami was on the way coming home.

Neeraj asked for the other car and Arjun answered that he was taking Tara for some shopping as she wanted to buy something. And Neeraj interuppted and said that he would go and get that done with Tara as they have to get some secret gift for the parents as well. And asked Arjun to take care of other things at home.

Arjun could not hold it any more. He was just breaking his head to see how can he communicate with Tara and Neeraj has also come in between. Tarun will be there the next day morning. Without saying a single word and with due respect on Neeraj Arjun walked inside.

Vijay and Abirami came home and some of the relatives were also there. Vijay and his family was provided a place to stay. Seetha asked Tara and the kids to take Reetha also and go to the other house. The other house was just in few mins of walkable distance. Arjun wanted to go and stay with them but Neeraj insisted him to be with the guest and take care of his friend Vijay and his family and he went along with the other ladies for the night.

It was already 10 pm and Arjun was already tensed. And with due of his tension he has not even bothered to check the date. It was exactlty 10.30pm and thats when he heard a car screetch sound from the corridor and he ran to check what was that. And he saw Tarun and Varun coming in.

Arjun's heart was on my mouth. He stared at Tarun as if that was a state of real shock who in turn came and hugged him with a big pat on his back.. :macchan.. good to see you after a month da. After you came here you even forgot ur friends b'day?" And thats when Arjun remembered that was Tarun's birthday.

Hearing them speak first came out Seetha from the room and soon everyone followed. There was another car and there came in the entire family .... Arun, Shanthi, Shankar, kids and the two daughters in laws.

Now that was for sure with Arjun and the problem started and he was not even out of his state of shock.

Soon some one from the family called Neeraj and he was informed about the family's arrival and he rushed to see his friend and his family.

Tara was first informed that its Arun and his family has come. And didnt dare to ask if Tarun was there too. She asked Neeraj twice who all have come and the answer was Arun and his family. She didnt even dare to ask if she should join but Neeraj was in a hurry to go to the other house to see them. He got ready and when he was about to leave he got a call stating that the three sons - Arun, Varun and Tarun are on the way to see him. Arjun started walking with them to show the house.

Arjun's state was slowly getting worse and the tension and the situtaion was turning unfavourable to him. Meanwhile Tara ran and washed her face. She told Neeraj," I should be presentable rite..?" Neeraj smiled at her. SHe always does this when some one is coming home. And that was nothing new.

As soon as they entered the house the first one to enter was Arun who ran and hugged his friend Neeraj and out of happiness there was a beautiful reunion. The last to enter was Tarun and Arjun at the same time.

The very moment Tarun entered he saw Neeraj and next was Tara ..... as Arjun introduced.."Tarun, this is Tara, Neeraj anna's wife..".

Tara fell down unconscious.............



Memories will continue........

 

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O sure.. wil post that tomorrow..
gotta target to finish the story by 25th Dec.. after that Iam going on a long break upto Pongal.........


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