Tainted Love by Maniah (english novels to read .TXT) 📕

Indrani Sehgal gasped, "You are right," she crossed her hands over her chest, raised her chin, meeting his gaze. She knew nothing matters between them anymore. She gave up everything because of the humiliation she faced after her husband's death. 

"I know you don't forgive people. I know you can't forgive me but you should understand one thing son. I am your mother, I am guilty. I accept it but still, you are my son. Granth is my grandson and whether you like it or not, I will do whatever I can for him. He is not only the heir of Y&S petrochemicals but of The Heritage Foundation as well. And I asked your grandfather to announce Granth as one of my heir in his will."

"There is no need…" Mrityunjay started but for the first time in ten years, Indrani Sehgal interrupted Mrityunjay. "There is, You can't stop me from doing something for my grandson. He is not only the legacy of Yash Sehgal but mine too."

Mrityunjay looked away from Indrani Sehgal. 

"Mrs Lucy, call Vani please." Indrani Sehgal ordered Mrs Lucy.

Mrityunjay nodded at Indrani Sehgal. "Have a nice day mother," saying that he left. Indrani Sehgal sat down on the Sofa and wiped the lone tear from the corner of her eye. 

"I won't let anything affect me, not when I am so near to my retribution. I accept your wrath but you have to continue fighting this war for me, Mrityunjay. Veer Sehgal put his dirty hands on me, you have to break those hands. Gayatri Sehgal ruined my father to save her son. She robbed me of my humanity and motherliness. I understand your pain but couldn't forget my pain," Indrani Sehgal whispered, she cleared her forehead with shaking hands. The memories of the past were too much to bear for her.

Vani was with Granth when Mrs Lucy came to Granth's room. "Vani, Mrs Sehgal is here. She wants to meet you."

"Dadi…" Granth stood up and ran to meet his grandmother while Vani sighed, she walked to the living room. When she reached there she saw Granth sitting in her lap laughing while eating chocolates. 

"Good evening Mrs Sehgal." 

Indrani Sehgal looked at Vani and smiled in greeting. Vani glanced at the shopping bags. In this past week, Indrani Sehgal had bought many gifts for Granth. "Mumma see, Dadi bought another video game for me."

"I see that," Vani muttered. "Granth, go to your room and play with your new game," Indrani Sehgal said and called Mrs Lucy to take Granth with her.

Granth Kissed his grandmother before leaving. 

"Mrs Sehgal, please don't bring gifts for Granth daily. You want to meet him, you are welcome to do so but I don't want him to take anything for granted. Please don't spoil him."

Indrani Sehgal frowned, "I understand," she asked Vani to sit on the sofa beside her. Vani sat down, "I know that you used to teach in our Heritage Foundation school in Shimla. I have talked with the administration of our Mumbai branch. The School is India's top education institute. I want Granth to study in that school as it is my father's wish as well."

"I was checking the school's website, I agree with you on that."

" I will call the school principal…"

"There won't be any need for that, I don't want any kind of special treatment for Granth." 

Indrani nodded again, "Alright then. I will take my leave now." 

Indrani Sehgal left. Vani pursed her lips and peeked at the study room where Mrityunjay was. She clutched her dupatta and walked there. She knocked on the door, no answer. 

She tried again but still no answer, she scowled and pushed the door open. She was shocked to find Mrityunjay with an empty glass in his hand. A crystal bottle with brownish liquid in it opened in front of him. Mrityunjay was sitting with his head back on the sofa, his eyes closed. With one hand he was massaging his head. 

She wanted to leave but couldn't, it was about Granth's school admission tomorrow. She needed to talk about the terms and conditions regarding the admission policy of that school. Gritting her jaw she entered inside.

Mrityunjay drank the whole bottle of whiskey to forget the memories of his past. He wanted to stay aloof but couldn't, his past always came back with vengeance. 

"Mr Sehgal…"

Mrityunjay heard her soft voice, he  opened his eyes and looked at Vani. He slurred and massaged his head trying to get rid of the pain in his head.

Vani scowled "Mr Sehgal it's about Granth's school admission tomorrow."

Mrityunjay lowered his hand and chuckled, "Granth, my son." He nodded at Vani, "You really care about him, don't you. You know I appreciate you for this. Whatever you did in the past but you really care about my son."

Vani fisted her hands at the taunt, "Mr Sehgal, you are not in a condition to have a conversation. We will talk tomorrow…"

"No, tell me what do you want to talk about Vanya." He slurred.

Vani nodded, "We have to go to School tomorrow for Granth's admission. It's a midterm admission, there will be strict parent counselling, I want you to know things about Granth…" Vani was speaking but Mrityunjay couldn't concentrate on anything. His head started bouncing hard in pain, he closed his eyes and slept.

Vani sighed when she noticed Mrityunjay was asleep. She walked out of his office and went to Granth's room. Feed him dinner and tell him about his school admission tomorrow. Both mother and son slept in his room. 

The next day, Vani dressed Granth and told him not to be nervous during the oral test. "No, Gunnu. The teacher will ask you about Alphabets and counting. You know them already, it will be fun, baby."

"Okay, Mumma." 

During Breakfast she asked Mrs Lucy if Mrityunjay was awake, "Sir is in Study, he is having a meeting right now."

Vani nodded and waited for his meeting to be over but even after two hours, Mrityunjay didn't come out. She glanced at the wall clock and only one hour was left for Granth's school appointment.