Part 5
Credit: Neha
Priya clutched the handles of her seat as the plane swung into motion. She was always afraid of flying and the time when the plane gathered momentum was the toughest part. As soon as the plane was Airborne Priya found herself relaxing. Her thoughts went back to Jay and her life back in America. In the week leading up to her flight to India..she had been surrounded by thoughts of how difficult it would be to live without Jay..to survive the distance but right now the only thoughts that crowded her mind were that of her family back in India. Her friends and the loads of fun that she had with them. With this happy thoughts Priya drifted to sleep..
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Sudhir looked at his watch for the umpteenth time. They still had half an hour before they could leave for the airport. He still did not believe that Priya was coming back. The call had been out of the blue. Priya had called and just informed him that she was coming back and it did not sound like she was coming on a vacation..Back..with bag and baggage..He had been the happiest person ever since awaiting the arrival of his darling daughter.
Shipra: Whats the hurry? My strawberries will harvest in 15 mins, besides there is still time for the flight to land..
Sudhir: Yeah..but i want to be in time
Shipra: We are not going to be late and remember no talks about marriage..
Sudhir: But we can atleast ask her if she liked Ram i mean whats the harm in that?
Shipra closed the laptop and turned to Sudhir..: Sudhir..let her first come..we still don't know what are her plans..Lets discuss about that first..I understand that Ram is a very good person and the family is also good but you know Priya..if something gets into her head then that is it.
Sudhir: I think you are right..now that she is here..we have ample of time to take up the subject of marriage..Now if you are done can we go?
Shipra: Yes.
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Priya stretched her hands as she slowly opened her eyes. The pilot's voice boomed through the aircraft announcing the landing of the aircraft in Mumbai. Priya looked out of her window and a smile crept on her lips..There was no feeling greater in the world than coming home..She smiled to herself as she watched the magnificent city slowly getting bathed by the sun. As she got out of the airport and made her way towards the exit she saw her parents frantically waving their hands to get her attention. Priya waved back at them..It felt so good to be back with her family. She suddenly felt the pressure of not having a job being lifted from her shoulders..With a spring in her step she approached them and quickly hugged both of them..
Priya: Mom..Dad ...i missed you so so much...
Sudhir: We missed you too beta..look how much you have lost weight..What were you when you went and what have you become now..i can understand ..what these Americans can give you to eat..No proper food and that tiny room of yours..where you lived...
Priya: Dad..dad ...relax...You are sounding like Nirupa Roy now...what happened to you..have you guys exchanged roles?
Shipra: Don't ask beta..since the day you have gone..he has become like this only..you won't believe he has also made Gajar ka halwa for you...Shipra and Priya laughed at that joke while Sudhir frowned at Shipra...
Did i by any chance hear Gajar ka Halwa? ..The trio turned around to find Krutika standing there..Both the girls let out a deafening scream..that had the entire lounge looking at them...
Krutika: Wow..so you are finally here..in flesh and blood...
Priya: Tumne Pukara aur hum chale aaye..
Krutika: Hope you have brought all the items on my shopping list?
Priya: How mean...that stupid list of your's is more important than me? Priya made a face..
Krutika: Afcourse..whats the use of going saat samunder paar when you cannot even get me what i want..aakhir phoren return ka kuch toh fayda ho...
Priya: Did you see Mom..how mean can people get..
Shipra: Please..don't drag me into this ..you two girls sort it out amongst yourselves..now can we please go back to the house..
Sudhir: Yeah..your crops must be waiting for you right?
Priya : You started gardening?
Sudhir: Ohh..lots of things beta..she does gardening and runs her own restaurant too...
Krutika gave an high five to Sudhir as Priya looked on perplexed..Before Priya could ask any further they were interrupted by a voice..
Hello Uncle...
Sudhir: Hello beta..what a pleasant surprise..You here?
Ram: I am here to pick up one friend of mine..
Krutika pointed at Ram through her eyes. Priya looked at Ram but could not understand what Krutika was trying to say..She just gave a blank expression to Krutika..
Sudhir: Its good that you are here..i want you to meet my..
Ram's phone rang at the same time not allowing Sudhir to complete his sentence..
Ram: Looks like my friend has come..see you around Uncle..i need to go..Bye
Ram left from there..
Sudhir: I ll get the car..
As the four of them trudged into the car..Krutika nudged Priya..
Priya: What the hell are you trying to tell me..i am not getting any thing..
Krutika: Duffer..did you not recognize?
Priya: Whom? Was there any film star at the airport? Priya looked out of the window to see if there was someone..
Krutika: No you idiot..that was Ram..
Priya: Ram??
Krutika: Gosh yaar people are using Quad core processor and you are P1 processor...Ram..darling..the check him out guy...the one to whom your profile was sent...
Priya's eyes doubled in size as she realized who it was..
Priya: What? Why did you not tell me then..i would have served him right that time only...He has the audacity to come to the airport to meet me..
Krutika: Shant..gadadhari Bheem..shant...he did not come to meet you..he said he came to pick up some friend of his..I just can't believe you did not recognize him...the man who bruised your ego..
Priya: Puhlease ..he is no Mr. Universe that i would recognize him..and besides i have no interest in even knowing him..It was his good luck that i did not recognize him..otherwise..
Sudhir: Whats the matter beta..why are you so angry? Sudhir and Shipra had just gotten into the car and hearing Priya speaking in an angry tone wanted to know what had happened.
Krutika: Nothing uncle..she is just grumpy..you know na..long flight and its her sleep time..
Shirpa: Priya..go to sleep..anyways we have 1 hour before we reach home..I suggest you sleep..
Priya leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes..she just needed one chance..one chance and she would show MR. IIT his proper place..
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Ram sipped his coffee as he remembered the events of the morning. He had unexpectedly met Priya and he had to admit she was quite beautiful in person. Although he did not get a chance to be properly introduced from the time he had seen her he had not stopped thinking about her..
Apurva: There you are..all refreshed and holier i beleive...
Ram: How does a trek to the himalayas make you holier?
Apurva: Its the place my friend..you step into the abode of saints and start getting all saintly feelings..
Ram: That way ..you should just step into office and start getting all working feelings...
Apurva: Nice try but not going to work on me...
Ram: Apu..you were right about that part..
Apurva: I am always right but if you can enlighten which part are you referring to?
Ram: Priya did not reply my mail...
Apurva: Ohh that..no wonder..
Ram: I saw her at the airport today...must admit much more striking than in the photos..
Apurva: She is back in India?
Ram: Looks like..I had gone to pick up Suyash..saw her at the airport with her family..
Apurva: Not bad..so maybe you will have a meeting with her..
Ram: I don't think so..i mean after that email..you think she would want to meet up?
Apurva: Well..mistakes happen but you can always rectify them..
Ram: I don't know..this whole marriage thing..i am not sure if i even want to marry at this stage..
Apurva: Well i don't want to get married at any stage..but on a lighter note ..i think you should try ans speak to her..I mean you can be friends with her..
Ram: Well..whatever..will think of that later..tell me whats the latest news..
Apurva: Well..we desperately need a marketing head..Sunita is on the look out and i believe she has had telephonic interviews too. Lets see how that goes..
Ram: That reminds me i need to speak to Sunita...i ll catch you later..
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It was almost 7 in the evening when Priya woke up. She was horrified to see the time. She had slept for almost 9 hours straight..Her rumbling stomach reminded her that she was hungry.
Priya: Mom..i am hungry..
Shipra: You are up..sit down here and i ll get you something to eat..
Once Priya sat down Sudhir turned towards her..
Sudhir: Priya..what have you thought?
Priya: About what dad?
Sudhir: About everything.. i mean job..future..investments..marriage..
Priya looked at Sudhir wide eyed..
Priya: Dad..i have just come here..i mean let me get settled..
Sudhir: Priya..obviously there is no hurry beta..but i want to streamline things for you.have you thought about the two job offers that you have in hand..
Priya: No dad..i have not got the time and moreover i do not know the market conditions over here..i am so confused..
Sudhir: No problem ..i have the perfect solution ..you know you can speak with Ram..he has a good knowledge about all the companies..He can guide you..
Priya: Dad..why would i want to consult him?
Sudhir: Whats the harm beta..job is a big decision..you should atleast ask an experienced person.. He has done IIT..
Priya: Dad what if he has done IIT..
Sudhir: i was just trying to help beta...Sudhir put up a sorry face..
Priya looked at him and instantly felt bad, her dad did not know about her relationship with Jay and hence was bound to think like the way he did..
Priya: Alright Dad..i ll speak to him..
Sudhir's face lit up by that statement..Whatever anyone thought ..he knew in his heart that Ram was the perfect guy for Priya and right now all the pieces were falling in place..like a perfectly scripted play..
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