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The Revenge
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The car sped through the dark night, it's headlights flashing, warning the incoming traffic and Trina as well. She knew that she was driving too fast and needed to slow down immediately. She noticed a roadside bar and stopped her car in front of it with a screech. A uniformed gateman gently offered to park the car for her while she entered the bar. She ordered a large gin with chicken kebabs and green salad. It would take more than a few large pegs to pacify her disturbed mind. She recalled her conversation with her mother that morning.
- "Arjun is suffering from leukaemia."
- "Who told you that?"
- "His mother called me today."
- "Really? How shameless of her!"
- "Don't say like that dear. She was crying over the phone."
- "Why are you telling me all this Ma?"
- "Why shouldn't I? After all he was once your...."
- "We are divorced Ma! I have nothing to do with him anymore."
- "I...I know that dear. I'm sorry."
"Anyway, why should we bother? His family is rich enough to arrange for a bone marrow transplant."
"Do you think they are not trying? But it's difficult find a donor with that blood group. Feel so bad for his parents. Arjun is their only son."
"I've to leave now Ma. It's getting late for the university. Please pass me my purse."
"Sure dear. Here it is."
Trina remained unmindful throughout the day. The news she received from her mother disturbed her mind. She tried to maintain her calm without much success. She was shocked to realize that she still nurtured a soft corner for Arjun.
Trina met Arjun during her college days. He was two years her senior. Soon they became friends and then lovers. After romancing for five years they decided to get married.
The first two years of their marriage was heaven. Arjun's parents loved Trina like their own daughter. They did not object when she decided to accept the job of assistant professor in a reputed private university.
After two years Trina became pregnant.
Trouble began when Trina's in-laws demanded that she undergo an ultrasonography test to know the gender of her baby. Trina outright refused.
"I don't care whether it's a girl or a boy. I just...
The car sped through the dark night, it's headlights flashing, warning the incoming traffic and Trina as well. She knew that she was driving too fast and needed to slow down immediately. She noticed a roadside bar and stopped her car in front of it with a screech. A uniformed gateman gently offered to park the car for her while she entered the bar. She ordered a large gin with chicken kebabs and green salad. It would take more than a few large pegs to pacify her disturbed mind. She recalled her conversation with her mother that morning.
- "Arjun is suffering from leukaemia."
- "Who told you that?"
- "His mother called me today."
- "Really? How shameless of her!"
- "Don't say like that dear. She was crying over the phone."
- "Why are you telling me all this Ma?"
- "Why shouldn't I? After all he was once your...."
- "We are divorced Ma! I have nothing to do with him anymore."
- "I...I know that dear. I'm sorry."
"Anyway, why should we bother? His family is rich enough to arrange for a bone marrow transplant."
"Do you think they are not trying? But it's difficult find a donor with that blood group. Feel so bad for his parents. Arjun is their only son."
"I've to leave now Ma. It's getting late for the university. Please pass me my purse."
"Sure dear. Here it is."
Trina remained unmindful throughout the day. The news she received from her mother disturbed her mind. She tried to maintain her calm without much success. She was shocked to realize that she still nurtured a soft corner for Arjun.
Trina met Arjun during her college days. He was two years her senior. Soon they became friends and then lovers. After romancing for five years they decided to get married.
The first two years of their marriage was heaven. Arjun's parents loved Trina like their own daughter. They did not object when she decided to accept the job of assistant professor in a reputed private university.
After two years Trina became pregnant.
Trouble began when Trina's in-laws demanded that she undergo an ultrasonography test to know the gender of her baby. Trina outright refused.
"I don't care whether it's a girl or a boy. I just...
