Her friend Rose
Rose was counting roses. She wanted them to be correctly placed on cake. She loved to do icing on cakes. It was her favourite work in her cake shop. She was watching every corner of her shop with smile. She owned this shop. She was so happy about it. She wanted to make it success & she was sure that it would be success. She needed to arrange all. She needed to decorate cakes. She was planning to arrange beautiful shops with wonderful colour combinations. She was watching around her shop. It was so nice. She began to arrange decorations. She was keeping cakes in glass counter. She kept decorating different designs on walls. She wanted to keep that shop in perfect way. She needed to feel happy but she was feeling so stressed. She started to look towards walls which showed wonderful different lights. In shop there was pretty designs which showed delicate looks. Different sort of smell created wonderful memories. She looked around her shop. She was admiring every design on cake. She was so happy. On that point her door bell rang she was about to open door when her feet touched to floor. She sensed touch of floor & she felt so restless. She was woke up. She looked around. She suddenly sensed that she was sleeping on bed. Her name was Shruti not Rose. Her husband Tushar was sleeping beside her. It was so stressful. She didn’t understand why she kept remembering her neighbour Rose. Rose was still stayed near her Mom’s house. Rose never had any cake shop but it was dream of Rose. She wanted to own one cake shop & planning to buy one. But Rose never managed it. Rose always kept cooking in her kitchen, Shruti didn’t understand why she kept dreaming about Rose. She suddenly felt shivered she looked towards window. Window was closed. It was impossible for cold wind to enter. She didn’t understand why did she felt such shivering. She decided to go to Rose. She needed to calm herself & go back to sleep. She went near Tushar but in sleep he went away from her. She wanted to hug him but he just turned back. She felt so hurt. She wanted some emotional support. But he was clearly exhausted. She knew that she was feeling so lonely. Once kids used to dance around her but now they were busy in their life. They were no longer interested in their elderly Mom. She was old woman to them. They were young. They wanted freedom. They didn’t like her attention. Tushar also warned her plenty of times to not act too pushy. She supposed to let them live their life as they wanted. They deserved full freedom according to them & Tushar supported their thought. She didn’t want to dominate them but she wanted to someone who could be close to her. Tushar already started to get busy with work. She was feeling so lonely. It was so upsetting. She told herself that she was happy. She told herself that she could find right way in life. She began to feel so sad. She just wished only one thing that she needed to feel positive about all. She closed her eyes & started to think about positive days. She remembered times when they went in mall enjoyed themselves but then she suddenly hated it. Her kids were no longer wanted her. She knew that in few years they might started to date then they get married. She personally needed to find some suitable dates for them if they didn’t. She needed to arrange. Then she suddenly remembered that they could do it by computer too. She was not needed in their life. Then she suddenly began to remember her grandparents. They were so special & nice. She was totally in love with them. She felt that they would stay alive forever. She wanted them to be alive but it didn’t happen. They died. She wanted to cry for their death. She didn’t understand why she kept going in her past. She was married to Tushar. He was nice man. She was happy. Then she sensed that she might be missing Rose. She was her best friend. Actually Rose was elder than her but still they both preferred each other’s company. She decided that she needed to meet Rose. Rose was nice girl. She knew that they didn’t need her company but they needed her cooking. She was maid & cook for her house members . She wanted a break so she wanted to find some way to relax herself. She decided that she needed to go to her parent’s house at any cost. She wanted to sleep peacefully on bed. She was touching different soft feel of bed. She kept looking towards it. She was feeling so relaxed. She knew that this bed was pleasant. She smiled & closed her eyes again. In few seconds she was once again in that same shop. But it was not Rose. She was dressed like Rose. She smiled. She was feeling so pleasant. She wanted to sell her products. She kept setting those products in glass counter. She was feeling so happy. She wanted to sense relaxed. She needed to start some shop. She knew that she would do it. In her heart she was so sure. Next morning she didn’t wake up for long time. Tushar woke up. He was so frustrated that breakfast was not ready. He wanted her to prepare all but she was just sleeping. He knew that she was becoming lazy day by day. She was not earning & now she was not even ready to make his breakfast & tiffin. He began to think that he made big mistake by letting her relax. He needed to control her. His friends always told him that he needed to keep wife under control & he liked it so much when she remained under his thumb. Now he began to think way to scare her. Then he understood. He knew that her legs were sensitive she couldn’t walk without slipper. He slowly removed her slippers. He smiled so happy. Then he went away to get wash. She woke up slowly when intentionally her son created voices in bedroom. They didn’t want to declare they needed her help but still they wanted her to work. Finally she woke up, she looked around. She didn’t find slippers. She searched hard finally she didn’t have much option. She started working without them. She did all without slippers. It was painful. But she kept doing her work. She did all when Tushar came she turned to him asked “ Can I visit my parent’s house for few days?” Tushar gave angry look. Tushar “ How many? I have one office not free like you to manage house.” She said slowly “ Just one or two days.” Tushar gave angry look & said “ Okay. Go.” Then he began to scream on her. He started to call her useless & began to abuse her. She was feeling so sad but she nodded.
Shruti was feeling so sad. After all argument she sensed that she was not even permitted to go out of her house for one day. She was needed to work daily. It was meaning of her life. Tushar made it clear to her that he was feeding her & giving her nice clothes. So she needed to work every day for him. Her sons also gave her angry look. She sensed one thing that she was scared of them. She didn’t feel happy & safe in her own house. She didn’t understand why but she kept feeling that they might hit her if she didn’t act as per their wishes. They didn’t actually hit her. But they kept suggesting. She was so upset by all. She wanted to feel relaxed but she didn’t feel that way. She was caged in that house. She kept working as they suggested. Then she had time to relax. She could sit on sofa & watch TV. But she couldn’t. It seemed like crime too. She began to remember all things Tushar said. She was no longer interested in watching TV. Soon maid came to wash dishes & clothes. She opened door for her. She said “ I want you to took down those boxes..” Maid “ Not today! I am busy. I need to go to one office for loan. I told you I need loan to do some repairing in house. I need to visit them. My life is not easy like your. My husband didn’t earn much. I earn so much still I need to do all work.” Then that maid started to cry. She knew that she didn’t have much option but to sympathise. She felt so sad but then she sensed that next step might be asking for money. She was so scared by that thought. She didn’t have much money with her. Tushar kept it locked in cupboards. She had card but she knew that Tushar would keep check on it. She began to get nervous. She said slowly “ It’s okay. I will remove boxes.” Maid smiled & nodded. Luckily maid didn’t demanded money. Shruti took breath of relief. It was great. She didn’t want to spend money. She started taking out boxes. She was so exhausted on that point she sensed someone was around. She slowly turned. She felt as if she could smell perfume of Rose. She was so excited by it. She wanted to smile but she didn’t. She knew that Rose couldn’t come here. Then she sensed that it was from one of box. She immediately opened it. Inside it she found perfume bottle gifted by Rose. She smiled happily. She once stored it as memory of their friendship. She was so happy when she married Tushar. Tushar had nice earning. Tushar was from rich. She was dressed perfectly in jewellery & planning to stay in this big bungalow. She was sure that she would not suffer due to money after this. She would have enough. She smiled happily at that memory. She was so pleased. She began to think positively about all. Her life was totally different on that time. She remembered very well on wedding day. When Rose came to give her gift, she hugged her. Then she promised Rose “ Don’t worry Tushar is rich. I will manage to arrange loan for you.” Rose smiled & said “ Now don’t try this. Look your husband would want to save for your future & this is your life don’t drag me in it. Learn to enjoy.” Rose was so sweet. Then Rose talked to Tushar & offered him free cakes. She smiled sweetly. It was last time when she saw Rose. Tushar was so upset whenever she discussed to invite Rose. Tushar said “ You can cook I can eat & I don’t want anyone else in house especially that Rose.” Then Tushar went away. She adjusted in her house alone. Her in-laws didn’t live with them. They said since they wanted to give privacy but she felt that they never wanted to stay with Tushar. Her in-laws needed their privacy. Tushar was always over dominating. She wanted to say it but she couldn’t since according to people she was enjoying perfect life in one big house but it was not true. She wanted to go out sometimes too. But she knew that she couldn’t if she went out Tushar immediately started to scream on her. After so many years of her marriage she still didn’t know streets of road around her house. Tushar never permitted her to go out. She felt so sad. She suddenly sensed that perfume gifted by Rose began to take her in different world. She decided to spray on herself. It was so nice. She smiled happily. She took that bottle with her. She decided to hide it. She kept it in corner of her cupboard. Then she came back to kitchen. She started working. She was so happy by that perfume. But when her sons came back home immediately they started complaining about smell. She decided to ignore it. They were not interested in chatting with her so she was not disturbed when they kept away from her. Then she went to watch TV. Her sons had TV in their room. Tushar had gifted them many things. Tushar gave them whatever they wanted but she didn’t get anything. Tushar clearly disliked her. She never understood why did he married to her. Then slowly she sensed that he wanted someone to work for him like slave. For world she was wife of rich man. Her sons kept admiring their father day & night too. She was not important. When her sons were small they used to come to her. She was their favourite. She still remembered those days but now it was just past. She felt so sad when she sensed it. She didn’t even miss Tushar that much. She felt so scared of him. She knew that he was her husband & she used to admire him but everything was changed now. He didn’t speak sweetly even one word. She was supposed to obey his every order & act as per his wish. She never did anything without telling him. But this time she decided to use perfume. She did one more thing without telling him. She made on compartment in her cupboard. She created secret compartment. She kept all her secrets there. Her secrets! She smiled. They were precious to her.
When Tushar rang doorbell, Shruti opened door. His nose immediately started to feel strange. He knew this smell. He hated this perfume. He knew that it belonged to Rose. He never liked perfume of Rose. He remembered very well when first time he saw Rose. He disliked her. Rose was looking so attractive. He was feeling attracted to Rose. He knew that Rose was doing it with intention. He knew that kind of women. Rose was smiling & Rose was trying so sweet. He knew that her intention so he never permitted Rose. But today he could smell Rose in his house. He immediately started screaming “ Did you invited Rose?” Shruti was so shocked. It was clear that he was remembering Rose very well after so many years. Why? Shruti felt shocked. Shruti said slowly “ Rose is not here. Do you remember Rose?“ “ Of course.” Tushar took hold of her hand & said “ I know Rose was trying to attract me. She wanted me.” Shruti was so shocked. She knew very well that Rose didn’t like Tushar from first day. When Shruti started going out with Tushar on her parent’s advise as arranged marriage Rose stopped connection with her. Rose always avoided Tushar. Shruti said slowly “ Rose never liked you. She hated you. She considered you selfish man without any intelligence.” Then suddenly Tushar slapped her. Tushar “ Stupid woman! You are not wise enough to understand intentions. She always wanted me & my money.” He gave angry look to Shruti. Shruti was so shocked. Shruti was feeling so much pain on cheek. It was so horrible. She didn’t want to stay with him anymore. She didn’t want to stay. She immediately began to pack her luggage. But Tushar took hold of her hand & started dragging her. Tushar “ You can’t go out. You will stay in storeroom for a night. You deserve punishment.” She was so scared. Their house didn’t have any store room. It was renovated. She didn’t understand what he was saying. He dragged her out. Then he sensed that storeroom didn’t exist. He just threw her on floor of hall. He suddenly said “ If you want to go just go away. But you are not taking anything with you.” She was so scared. She just nodded. But she said slowly “ I need keys of my parent’s house.” He gave her angry look. Then he went inside & threw those keys towards her. Soon her both sons came out. They kept looking towards her. It was clear that they felt all was her fault & they were not planning to help her. She felt so sad. She knew that these boys were her children. She used to love them & when they were small they used to love her too. But now everything was changed. They didn’t love her anymore. They looked towards her like some creature who deserved worst treatment. She was so nervous. She didn’t say anything. She just waited. She was hoping at least her son would say good bye to her. But they just made faces. Finally she decided to go near them but Tushar screamed on her. She felt so scared & she just ran away. She was so nervous. She sat on stairs & cried for hours. Then she sensed that neighbours were watching her slowly. She stood up. But then she sensed that she didn’t have knowledge about roads or money for Taxi. She slowly called Rose. Rose took her call. Rose said “ Hello” in sleepy voice. She started crying. Rose sounded nervous “ Who is it?” She told her name out of tears. “ Rose I want to come home but I don’t know way.” “ Tell me postal address I will book Cab.” She knew it. She told it. Then she waited. After sometime one neighbour came. She gave smile. Neighbour said “ You are hurt let me bring some ice.” Then her neighbour came back with her husband. Her husband asked “ What happened?” Shruti didn’t have control on herself now. She told entire story without stopping. Her neighbour said “ Tushar must give your ornaments. I feel you must do Police complaint.” “ No my friend book Cab.” But her neighbour’s husband already went in her house. Soon he argued. Tushar let them went inside. She took out key of her back locker. Then she took what ornaments she had step by step she took all her important things. But her neighbour brought one big suitcase & took all including cushion & bedsheets too. Tushar was upset. Her sons were angry but she didn’t say anything. When she began to go out Tushar said “ I am planning to remarry I want Divorce.” Shruti said happily “ No problem. Send papers on my address.” She went out with heavy luggage. They loaded all in her Cab. Cab driver helped her. She sensed that her neighbour had told entire situation to him. She smiled happily. But Cab driver looked sad. She sat in Cab. She didn’t want to sleep but due to stress she fall asleep. She woke up when driver told her that she reached to her destination. Rose was waiting near society gate for her. Rose was looking little bit old but still she was looking more beautiful. Rose came running towards her. Rose saw all luggage she brought. Rose called security men. Slowly they removed all luggage. Then they started to take it inside step by step in empty flat. Rose managed to keep it clean. But her furniture was done. She told it on that day when her mother died after her father’s death. Tushar forced her. She decided to sleep in empty flat. But Rose insisted that she must sleep with her. Then Shruti told Rose to join her in empty flat. That night they kept talking about past. Shruti was so happy. Shruti felt as if it was her dream once again she woke up & it would shatter. On that night she wake up once again. She sensed that she was in empty flat. She began to search for Rose. Then she went out. She noticed that Rose’s flat was on different name. She called security. She asked “ Where is Rose? She came inside with me!” “ Madam are you alright? You came alone. Actually your neighbour told Cab driver about you so he told us all so we took care of you.” “ But Rose called Cab.” “ No Madam your neighbour booked it.” She began to feel nervous. “ Rose..” “ Madam I never heard this name.” She sensed that Rose must had shifted long ago. But she called. She began to search number. She tried to call. It kept ringing. Then finally voice came. It was Rose. “ Thank God you took my call. Rose.” That lady said “ I am not Rose. I don’t know any Rose.” Then that lady disconnected call. Shruti sensed one thing. She needed Psychiatrist. She thanked Security guard & went in empty flat. She closed her eyes tight. But she kept feeling that Rose was around. She was so scared. Next morning she took psychiatrist’s appointment as first thing in morning. She knew that she needed it. She was so scared but when she started discussing. Psychiatrist started to talk. She began to feel relaxed. Psychiatrist said “This was happening due to your husband. But don’t worry you can handle it with mental treatment.” “ But what about Rose?” “ You saw her in just one traumatic situation never again.” She nodded. “ So she will not come back like that. You might keep dreaming about her. But you need accept this life slowly it will become normal.” She nodded. Slowly she settled in her life & began her normal life. Rose just kept coming in her dream & after her divorce Rose never came even in dreams. She was living lonely sort of life but she was happy in it. She was painting pictures & enjoying it. She was not rich but she was happy. She was no longer Tushar’s wife. They broke their relationship totally . They never acknowledge that they knew each other even if they came across each other. They walked like two people who didn’t recognise each other. But sometimes she felt his wife looked too much like Rose.
The End
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