Chapter 21: A Morning Visitor

It was a credit to Madhuri that she did not scream or run away to find her daughter’s future father-in-law standing at the door. Vikram also didn’t show any surprise at finding his future samdhan standing in his son’s flat wearing only his son’s shirt.

“Good morning, Madhuri.” He said “I was hoping to see Rohan before he left for his meeting.”

Madhuri smiled “Good Morning, Vikram ji, please come in. Rohan is taking a shower.”

“Thank you.” Vikram came in. Madhuri closed the door and came over “Please take a seat. He might be a while. He takes time in the shower.”

“Yes, I know.” Vikram said. He sat down in a sofa chair.

“Of course, you would know.” Madhuri said “It’s just ... I mean ... would you like some tea?”

“Not just yet, but...” Vikram looked at her “Madhuri, please sit down.”

Madhuri sat down on the long sofa near him. She looked at him.

“Look, Madhuri, we are not children.” Vikram started “You and I are both adults. You have been a beauty queen and a model. I have been in business for so long that I have seen a lot of stuff already. I have even been judge on many beauty contests. We don’t have any reason to be embarrassed.”

“Well, I am not sure I would agree.” Madhuri smiled “I hung my dress in the bathroom or I would...”

Vikram shook his head “Madhuri, I am not as stupid as I look. I notice things other people don’t notice. I knew sooner or later, Rohan was going to acquire you.”

“You did?” Madhuri’s eyes opened wide.

He nodded “You are a stunning woman, one of the most beautiful women as you have proven. I have seen how Rohan looks at you. He likes you and I knew he was going to have you. And why not, as his mother-in-law, he has every right on you.”

“Oh.” Was all that Madhuri could say.

“I knew that he was going to take you in hand,” Vikram continued “I don’t know what took him so long. Frankly, I think he made the final decision to marry Manushi, who is a delightful girl, after deciding that he would have you in his possession as well.”