Chapter 4

Part: 4

Mahi joined the college and excited to see her dreams fulfilling. She called Raaji everyday and shared her daily schedule in the college. Her friends, her teachers, projects, day-to-day experience in the college.
Raaji didn't forget anytime to praise Shabd in front of Mahi either in the phone or in person. Mahi's daily routine changed a little after joining the college. She wakes up early and does prayers and helps DM in prayer room. Arranges the breakfast table by 7A.M.; Gets ready and goes to college by 8. Pays attention every minute in full dedication till the last class. Comes home by 5 and freshen up by changing her outing clothes into casuals. Helps the chef at home to make dinner, giving instructions, arranging dinner table in different styles every night. Then she sits to finish her homework by 9 or 10. She makes notes to ask Shabd for clarifications. Shabd helps her whenever he is home in her homework.
Three months passed in similar routine and Mahi became familiar with all her work in and out the house. She worships Shabd as her teacher and makes sure to arrange everything for him for his work or daily routine. He is now allowed to sleep inside the room on her bed. But both sleep in different directions. Mahi is still not ready to go forward with her marriage. Shabd also never tried to go closer thinking to give some more time for her. After all she is now into her studies seriously.
Veena called and enquired about the life and Shabd smiled "Veena Di! Life is exciting. Now Mahi got used to the house and college. She is really a bright student. No wonder she loves to be a career oriented. She grasps the knowledge in no time. I really admire her interest in studies."
Veena smiled at his excitement "Shabd bhai! Yeh sab chodo. Pehley yeh batao tumhara personal life kaisey chalraha hai? Are you still sleeping in couch?"
Shabd blushed "Veena Di! Aap bhi na. We stay no more away from each other. We are now good friends. She doesn't hesitate to ask me for anything anymore now."
Veena sighed as she didn't get right response as Shabd defending his marital life. "Tum kush ho wahi kaafi hai Shabd! Let me know if you need anything from me. Goodluck, Take care" she hung up the phone.
Shabd shook his head sideways with a cheer on face "Di! Mujhey pata hai aap kya jaan na chahti hai. I will get my love soon. I'm still waiting her to come over her passion for studies. After all this helps me in future in my business too. "he thought in his mind thinking lovingly about his wife.
Brij Malhotra informed Sareen that Soni delivered a baby boy. Shabd took Mahi to the hospital. She is so excited to see the little cute baby boy in the cradle and took in her hands. They stayed for half an hour and all the time Mahi didn't allow anyone else to hold the baby. Raaji annoyed "Mahi! Abb baby ko mujhey dede, I also want to hold him. Kab tak tuhi godh mein logi?"
"Nahin doongi, tum baad mein lelena. He is so cute. Soni! Mein issey mere ghar leke jaoon?" Mahi asked innocently.
Mohini laughed "Tumbhi apni ek aulad ko janam de. Abb ussey theek sey sonedo. Chotey bachein Jada deir tak haaton mei rahe toh dhak jaatey hai."
Mahi pouted her lips "Maa! Aap bhi na, mujhey bachein pyari hai, apna ya paraya, kya farak padta hai? Mein toh kuch deir mein chali jaaoongi aur kal sey phir college mein busy hojaaoongi. Aap toh ghar mein hi rehtey hai na"
Everyone laughed and Shabd affectionately looked at Mahi "Toh issey bachein pasand hai, so it doesn't take much time to change her."
Ten days passed by again for Mahi with hectic classes and homework. She called Soni and Mohini everyday and enquired about the little baby. Brij invited both Khurana and Sareen family for the naming ceremony of Soni's child. Jeet and Soni named the boy 'Vivan" on Durga's choice.
The whole time Mahi spent her time with the kids. Raaji's son 'Vikrant' who is one year old now, Veena's daughter 'simran'who is two years old now and Soni's little baby.
"Bus abb Mahi ki godh bhi bhar jaaye sab ladkiyan apni sansaar mein sukhi rahey" Naani maasi blessed the girls with affection. All Brij's children were brought up under her supervision. Mahi loudly yelled at her "Naani maasi! Mujhey abb padhai puri karni hai. Yeh bacha vacha mujh sey nahin hoga. Aap yeh dua mat deejiye."
Raaji and Veena squeezed her cheeks either side "Kyon tujhey padhai rukney kaun ke raha hai? Bachon ko toh Shabd sambhal lega, tum bas paida karney mein ussey madat karo" they laughed teasing her.
"Fitteh muh tera! Sab ke sab ekhi jaisey hai. Har Waqt bachein, pati. Iskey alawa aur bhi cheejein hai iss duniya mein" she moved her left hand vigorously putting her right hand on waist. She angrily looked at them and walked away to the hall where Jeet, Veer, Shabd are having chit chat with other men.
Jeet noticed annoyed Mahi and walked to her "Kya hua Sali jee!! Itna gussa kiss per nikal rahi hai?"
Soni followed Mahi and informed by taunting her "Haan aapki yeh ladli ko samjhayiye ki apni bachon sey khelna bhi mazay ki baat hai" Jeet confused and Raaji and Veena winked at him. Jeet understood and walked Mahi to the couch. "In sab ki baat chodo aur yeh batao aapki padhai kaisey chal rahi hai?"
"Aap hi ek hai mujhey achesey samajh letey hai." She lovingly looked at him "Meri college is wonderful and I'm enjoying each and every minute." She started telling each every subject and chapters, teachers, whose teaching she likes more and why, how are the projects and how she exceeding the teacher's expectations, everything about her studies. She talked non-stop for an hour and half forgetting everyone else around them. Jeet encouraged her and Shabd surprised at his patience. "So, this is the way you gain trust from Mahi!!" he thought in his mind.