The Will of God
By Seema Sudan
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Seema Sudan
Seema Sudan was born and brought up in Delhi. She graduated in history from, lady Shri Ram College. Seema, got interested in writing while a freshman at high school, when she published her first article and went onto win the” insight Creative Writing competition “at the university level. Although she joined her family business and vociferously travelled all over the world, gaining rich cross cultural experience, but her heart was always in pursuing a career in writing. Now twenty years later she has found her true calling in writing. She has written columns for magazines, this book is her first Novel. www.seemasudan.in
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The Will of God - Seema Sudan
Copyright © 2015 by Seema Sudan.
Cover painting by Shymal Banerjee.
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CONTENTS
Dedication
Acknowledgements
About the author
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
DEDICATION
To my father in law, late Shri H.C Chaudhry.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This book was a dream, the idea of which has been shaped by several hundred people from across the world. I would like to thank them all in general and in particular:
Ekta Kapoor: The original drama queen of the Indian soap opera whose success gave flight to my own creative imagination.
Deepak Chaudhry: My husband and soulmate, for giving me the strength to follow my dream.
Savita and Narinder Sudan: My parents, for their constant support and guidance. Krishna Chaudhry: My mother-in-law, for her understanding.
Mrs Rachana Pant: My high school English teacher, for introducing me to the wonderful world of words and their magical creativity.
The Editor and the entire team of Partridge India for being so efficient and professional throughout the publishing process.
Shobha Sengupta: For editing
Shyamal Banerjee for giving the cover painting. Last but not the least, my twins Ria and Rohan who gave me a new direction in life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Seema Sudan Chaudhry was born and brought up in Delhi. She graduated in history from Lady Shri Ram College. Seema got interested in writing while a freshman at high school, when she published her first article and went on to win the ‘insight’- creative writing competition at the university level. The author is also, a sports enthusiast, a Delhi state level player in badminton.
Although she joined her family business and travelled all over the world, gaining rich cross cultural experience, her heart was always in pursuing a career in writing. Now twenty years later she has found her true calling in writing. Though she has written columns for magazines, this book is her first novella.
053[1] - CopyCHAPTER 1
As she searched the faces of those around the table for remorse or sympathy, she could find neither. In a room full of family and friends, she could not see a single soul who genuinely cared for her. Seated right next was her husband , Raj. Ten years had changed him so much, she thought, he was the most agitated as her actions had harmed him the most, thinning the smooth supply of money for his party. Next to him were seated her equally agitated brothers. My brothers…ha, ha… she thought, how smoothly and conveniently they had taken over the role of spectators, looking and passing judgement on her, making sure that she walked the straight line set for her to walk on, which she did to perfection, but in complete ignorance. Next to them, was seated her friend, Meera, friends for thirty years, my God how could I not see through her earlier, she seemed the most comfortably, uncomfortable, she had made sure she had a safe haven.
And last but not the least, was the business head of the mammoth conglomerate, which was to set base here, had things gone according to their plan. His agitation matched that of her husband, the only difference, colour of bloodshot red eyes by a few degrees. Chris, had started exploring and expanding his business ventures into India in early 1999. His business was spread vastly in two major fields of work, commodities and real estate. He had foreseen the impending instability that would follow in his own country and was convinced that India was the right place to invest and keep the ball rolling.
My God, she thought, if I ever get out of this, how can I carry on with them. The thought revolted her and brought on a feeling of nausea that almost made her faint. Are you alright madam? Should we send for a doctor?
Asked the office boy, the