Fantasy Adventures of Prem

[Ravi_sri]

The next day he met Suresh in the college and talked with him. He could not focus on his classes and returned to Prerana’s house in the afternoon. That time by his luck, Prerana was alone. When he opened the gate, she called him in and hugged him tightly with tears in her eyes. She said Shyamala went to bring the kids from college and will be back in ten minutes. He asked her why did she leave that day without talking. She said Shyamala and Suresh arrived and Shyamala was in a hurry so they had to rush back. She was so sorry not being able to see him again and thought lost him forever. He asked why, confused.
She explained, Prem, you are a young boy, so you may not understand it. When you helped me with the conductor, I formed good impression on you. When you brought my daughter back, I was very thankful to you. For that reason alone, you became special to be introduced to the household. When you saved me and my children from the snake, I was very grateful to you and thought of you as a very dear friend. When you saved me from the goons, it was at that moment, I began to love you. It might feel strange to hear a married woman fall in love with a college student, but it is true. That is why I called you to sleep with me.
I know my husband cannot handle all those situations. He is a good man, really, but any one of those situations could break him. But you stood there for us. I was so feared by those events and required your presence to feel safe. There was nothing for me to give you in return for all that you have done, except myself. But I was in pain and could not give myself completely. Had you insisted, I would have agreed. But, you, who is still a boy, controlled your lust and emotions to prevent me pain. That was the moment my being in entirety has fallen for you. I was truly in love with you. That is why I felt comfortable enough to change in front of you. But societal norms and my children’s future stopped me that day to leave you. I am very sorry for that. I kept praying that I could see you one more time and God has listened. Prem, I love you.
Prem could not stand any longer and caught her face and began to kiss fervently. Prerana also entangled her lips to his to let go of all the pain and suffering the separation has brought in. Unbest known to them, Shyamala has returned as she forgot her purse and has listened to the entire conversation. She stood transfixed as the lovers kept pouring their love out. She was angry that her sister in law is cheating on her little brother, but also as a woman, she could understand her. She clapped her hands loudly separating the couple. Prerana lowered her head in shame and Prem moved himself in between Shyamala and Prerana catching her with his left arm.
Shyamala just collapsed on the sofa with her head in her hands. Prerana rushed towards her and sat by her feat. She doesnot know what to talk to Shyamala now. Prem just stood there not knowing what to do. After a while, Shyamala said, “I was not lucky enough to have children in my life. My husband died and all I have is my brother and his family. You Prerana came into this family ten years ago and have been a fundamental pillar in it since then. You cheating on my brother breaks this family to pieces. This destroys the children, the family image and my brother’s life. You might not know, but you have been a item of pride to my brother, to have such a beautiful woman as his wife and this destroys him completely. I want to kill you for this. At the same time, as a woman, I can understand why this is happening. For saving you and the children, Prem has got a special place in all our hearts. Had anything happened to the children that day, the family would have been utterly destroyed. Had the goons did something to you, my brother would never call himself a man and be lamenting in depression. There is nothing wrong in you falling for this boy and this boy to love you. After all, he is still a kid. I don’t know what to do”
Prerana began to sob. Prem came forward and told, “Aunty, it is my bad for all of this to happen. Please don’t punish Prerana for this. I take full responsibility. Whatever, you want to do, do it to me, but please leave Prerana aside”. Hearing this, both Shyamala and Prerana got shocked and Prerana began to sob loudly. After a minute which seemed like an hour, Shyamala stood up and patted on his shoulder. Any woman would be lucky to have you. Even, I am wishing my husband was like you. I can see why Prerana loves you. I don’t have love in my life and know what it is to be separated from someone you love. I could not put Prerana into this.