Rita looked at herself in mirror.She was not sure if she wanted to go out in that dress.In fact she didn't want go out in any kind of dress.She preferred to stay at home.Since her divorce she just didn't want to date any more.She began to lose all hopes of happy life.When her Mom brought that job of piano teacher.She straight way rejected it.But then she had face the question of money.After all she couldn't stay dependent on her Mom for all her life.Her parents had spend large amount on her marriage and then they even spent lots of money to fulfill her in law's demands.But they never treated her well so finally Rita took the decision and left her husband who was just interested in her parent's money.But after that all her life seemed like stuck in that moment.She just didn't know that what she supposed to do with her life.She just didn't know any way.When she went out,she felt that every one was looking at her.When she told her Mom about it.Her Mom said"Curiosity is natural."So whole world was suddenly curious about her.Then finally she got divorce.But she didn't got much money from her husband.Any way she didn't expected much from that fraud.She just wanted to get rid of him and she finally got it.But then all people started treating her as a interesting gossip.They all wanted to know about her life.Rita just locked herself in a room.But now she needed to stand on her legs so she decided to go for that job which was needed.She once again looked at herself.In that mirror she looked okay.She took that address which Mom had given to her and she went out.
She was not feeling confident at all still she showed false confidence as she started walking.Pretending was became necessary for her now a days.She finally found the place.She was shocked to see that building.It was some kind of tower.She was sure that flat inside it must be a large and beautiful.She never expected that Mom would find a job for her in such a big place.It was so beautiful.When she reached at door,she was even scared to ring the door bell.She just wanted to run back because she suddenly began to feel that her clothes were so dirty and old.Even after spending a hour on that dress she began to feel that she didn't pay much attention on her dress.Then she thought about her situation and she gathered courage and rang the door bell.A servant opened the door.That servant's dress was normal which gave her courage.Rita"Can I meet owner of this house?""Can I know what is purpose of your meeting?""I am tutor of piano.""Oh!Then you shall have to meet Polly Madam."Now Rita was more scared.She didn't know that who this Polly Madam was?But she had to meet her.She couldn't run away now. Then that servant took her inside and told her to sit on chair.Then a small girl came out,she sat on chair and asked"Madam will you like tea or coffee?""No thanks.""This is your first day so you must be feeling shy.Don't be shy?I know what you will like.I will ask for fruit juice."Rita was so confused.Then that girl ordered two glass of orange juice.That servant nodded and went inside.Then that girl began to speak.She looked like an elder person when she spoke even in that innocent age.She was acting like a grown up person.That girl"Hello I am Polly.I am so happy to see you."Rita smiled so she had to teach that girl.Then she started searching for her parents after all such a small girl could deal by herself.Rita had to decide her salary etc.Polly"What are you searching for?""Your parents!!I have decide many things before...""No need I always do my deal by myself.I first interview you.Then if you satisfy me,you can get the salary.I will talk to my parents."Rita was shocked.Such a small girl could deal with such a things.Rita wanted to argue but when she looked at Polly's eyes.She decided to do as Polly wish.Then Polly asked Rita every thing.Polly asked every question such way that Rita felt that she was interrogating by Police.Finally when that was over.Polly took Rita to piano.
Polly showed Rita a grand piano.Polly"It was Mom's piano."After hearing this Rita was convinced that Polly's Mom was dead.That was the reason Polly was acting like that.Rita felt sympathy for her.Rita"Ohh!It's lovely so beautiful piano.Your Mother must had loved it.""No.She bought it just to show off to her friend so it became useless now.My father is angry with her about it so she decided to teach me piano."Polly gave strange smile and said"And they say mother is most unselfish person of world.All nonsense."Rita was confused now.After hearing it she was sure that Polly's mother must be alive or else she didn't insult her like that.Rita was so confused if Polly's mother and father were alive and healthy.Why did she forced to deal with Polly?After all she needed to more respect from Polly' family.Then she heard Polly telling her to show a song on that piano.Rita wanted to reject that offer.But she loved that piano so she began to play on it.Rita started playing piano.Slowly whole house gathered by that tune.Rita was so engrossed in that tune that she didn't feel that Polly was upset by this.Finally Polly banged her hand on piano and stopped Rita.Polly"You are good.But not best I like you.But I still want to check other teacher.You may leave."Rita found this insulting.But what did you suppose to say a small girl?Polly was too small to know how to deal with others.Rita"Can I see your mother or father?"Polly smiled.Polly"Ohh you want to see Mom."Polly screamed loudly"Mom.."A shy woman came out so her Mom was in home whole time.Still Polly didn't call her.Polly"Tell her Mom.That I will decide my tutor and I don't want her."Polly left that room and went away.Her Mom"Polly is stubborn girl.We never do anything against her wishes.Sorry if she don't want you.She will not have you."Rita felt so insulted.At that moment she decided that she would never work for Polly.
When Rita reached home,she told Her Mom everything.Her Mom was shocked to hear this.Mom"This is so strange.That small girl will decide who will do job of her tutor.""Ya.That house is full of mad people and that Polly act like Queen of that house.I am not going to work their Mom and that is decided from now.I can do anything.But I never went to that house again."Rita's Mom willingly accepted that decision because she also felt that something is totally wrong in that job.Slowly Rita understood that her Mom was not interested in her job.She wanted to her to be married again.Rita hated that idea from her heart.But slowly her Mom managed to convince her.Actually there was one boy who was interested in Rita.But at that time he was jobless so they didn't like him.Then he found the job.But his financial level was not much so Rita decided to marry another person.But once again that boy showed interest and Rita's Mom jumped with joy.At first Rita was confused.But then slowly she agreed and her marriage was once again fixed.That day her fiancee Rakesh was sitting when suddenly a big car stopped before Rita's building.Rakesh"What a big car!!Whose car is this?"Rita"I just don't know.I never noticed such big lovely car before."They both started looking out of the window.When they heard door bell.Rita looked at the lady standing before her.She just couldn't place her.Rita"Who are you?""Oh!Don't you remember me.I received you in home.""Which home?""You can't forget Polly Madam."Then she remembered that Polly and her big house.In her plan of marriage she totally forgot about it.Rita"So?""So?!!Polly Madam said yes to you.You got the job."That servant was saying it as if she got entry in heaven.Rita"Sorry.I am not interested."Then that servant kept looking at her in shock.Finally she found her voice."You can't say no to Polly Madam.""I can and I am saying.You may leave now."For some that servant just stood there.When she saw it clearly that Rita was not going to change her opinion.She finally went away.
When Rita turned around ,Rakesh was standing behind her.Rita"I just don't want to do that job.I hope you understand."Rita clearly saw anger in Rakesh's eyes.Rakesh"After the way they treated you,I think you don't need to work for them."Rita was shocked that Mom told him everything.But some where she was glad that she was spared from that tension of telling him.Rita"Any way we are going to plan other thing after marriage.""Like kids."Rita started laughing.Rakesh could make her smile in any situation.She just didn't understand why did she say no to him first time.Then she just decided that she didn't think about her past and started discussing future with him.Rita was so happy that Rakesh didn't want her to do that job.She thought that her problems was over.But it was her wrong guess.Next day in morning once again car came.This time it was Polly's Mom.She was dressed like some queen.Rita was feeling very inferior before her.But that might be motive behind that kind of dressing. Polly's Mom seemed to have only one motive in her mind.She wanted to force Rita to come so she started offering her money.Rita"Madam I am not interested.I told you before and I will repeat it once again.I don't want to work for you."That woman was looking at her with shock."You can't say no to Polly.""I can say and I am saying it."After saying this Rita banged door on that woman's face.Rita never acted this way.But that woman was too much for her.Rita's Mom came out running."What happened?"Rita told her everything."Now this is too much Mom.""Rita now don't overreact.They will not tease us again.Due stress you will hurt yourself."Rita knew that Mom was telling the truth so she started meditating.After that every day Rita started getting call from Polly.Polly harassed her and even threatened her.Rita wanted to ignore them.But she couldn't.She began to get scared whenever phone ring.She was so upset that one day when she was sitting with Rakesh.She just jumped when phone rang.Rakesh asked her"What happened?"Rita started crying and explained him about phone call.Rita"I know calls are not big thing.But still they scared me.I just got scared of that Polly's shadow."Rakesh looked at her seriously."Actually when I saw that servant last time,I felt something fishy so I made inquiries about her."Then he stopped and bad news was written on his face."What is it?Tell me now.Don't hide anything.""That girl is mentally sick.""What?!!She is mad.""No.No.Not mad just some mental problem.But I don't think her parents are handling it properly.They are just fulfilling her wishes and she is getting worst.I don't like stories about her.""What stories?""I heard that once she threw hot tea on servant.Once she hit driver with some iron.I don't know what is truth.But I just don't want to take the risk so I took the transfer."Rita smiled after that they both got married and got out of town.
After sometime Polly herself came to Rita's house.Polly knocked on the door.She asked Rita's Mom about Rita.When Mom told her that Rita went away.She started abusing her.She even tried to hit Mom.All neighbours gathered.But still they found it hard to control her.Mom clearly felt the pains of Polly's scratching.They all took lots of effects to take her away.Finally Police were called and took Polly away.When Mom went back in bedroom and looked at her face in mirror.She was shocked see those marks.She thanked god that Rita was shifted permanently from there.Then phone rang.Rita"Mom how are you?""Fine honey.""How are you?""Best.Mom taking this second chance in marriage was best decision so Polly had proved blessing for us."Rita started laughing.Mom looked at her face but didn't say anything.She didn't want to scared her.Mom"I want to shift there...""I know.You must be feeling lonely there.Don't worry.Rakesh had arranged everything.By next month you can be shifted.""No.I will come tomorrow.I mean I want to come...""Did Polly come there?"Mom said nothing."Mom are you all right?Why don't you leave immediately.You can buy ticket now.You just need one."Mom nodded happily and then she started packing after that their house remained always empty.But all neighbour always saw Polly coming there at screaming and banging on that closed door.
The End
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