AS I HAD PROMISED TO UPDATE AFTER 7TH BUT I CANNOT KEEP MY FRIENDS WAITING SO HERE IS THE NEXT PART. HOPE YOU'LL LIKE IT.
PART-2
At The College
Prachi and Kajal reached the college and were greeted by Kajal's friends Sahana and Sneha.
Sahana," Hi Kajal, I thought today you are not coming to college."
Kajal," Ya yaar, I was planning to bunk today but thanks to my grandmom for dragging me up to the college." she said looking towards Prachi who was looking at her with narrow eyes.
Sneha," Ok yaar come lets go to the class."
Kajal," Yes, Bye Di."
While Kajal went to her class Prachi had also gone to her class and sat in her usual place waiting for her best friend Swati who was a late comer. Her thoughts went back to the morning conversation with Milind. There was something in his voice which she cannot describe. Maybe she had known him or maybe not. Just then her thoughts were interuppted by her friend Swati who came with a bang.
Swati," Hi Prachi, what were you thinking so seriously that you didn't notice me?"
Prachi," Nothing yaar, just about the exams. Nothing serious."
Swati," Ya Ya don't lie to me. The look on your face was telling me something different."
Prachi," Since when did you became a face reader."
Swati," From when I had done friendship with you."
But their conversation couldn't continue as their lecturer came into the class, so they both took their respective seats.
Lecturer," Students since your final exams are only a month away, there has been a change in the examination centre. Maybe it will be held in Shimla and also there will be a month's special class for you all. For further information you can check the notice board." and with that she began her lessons.
Prachi," Oh God Swati why do we have to go to Shimla for the examination."
Swati," Why? what is the problem in going to Shimla. We will get a new atmosphere and on top of that a vacation too."
Prachi," Swati you know naa! that I don't like going to a new place without my Mamma or Papa. And I think this time neither of them can come with me and Kajal will also have her final exams." she said feeling a little sad.
Swati," Oh my God! Prachi when will you grow up! Now you are no more a school going girl who needs her parent to accompany her wherever she goes. Atleast learn to be by yourself."
Prachi didn't say anyting, she just quietly kept looking to her book fiddling with her duppatta.
Swati," Look Prachi, I don't want to hurt your feelings but sometimes you behave like a 2yrs old child who wants her parents 24X7. Sometimes to pursue our carrer and dreams we have to move from place to place and you are not going to leave them forever. Its just two months time, one month for the extra classes that we will get there and next will be the exams. You won't even realise that when these two months have passed and you are back to your parents. Now cheer up my dear friend and give me your sunshine smile," saying this she started to tickle Prachi who in turn was laughing her heart out.
Later in the afternoon when Prachi and Kajal returned home, Prachi just bumped into Ayesha at the main door and dropped her papers which she was carrying.
Ayesha," What the hell? Can't you see and walk. Does God has not given you good eyesight or were your intentions were again to trouble me."
Prachi," I'm sorry Di. I'll help to pick up your papers."
Ayesha," Don't you dare to touch my papers. Already there is a lot of misery because of you in my life and I don't want to increase it. Your presence only is unauspicious for me." and with that she picked up her papers and walked out of the house leaving a teary eyed Prachi.
Kajal," What hapenned Di? Why are you still standing here?" she asked walking into the house.
Prachi," No nothing, come lets go." she quickly wiped off her tears.
They both entered the house and saw a happy Inder and Premlata chattering with each other.
Inder," It had been a long time since we had talked to Mahen."
Premlata," Yes, since they left Mumbai we had almost lost the communication, but I am glad that he called today and you know , Milind also spoke to me."
Kajal," Who is Milind Mamma?"
Inder," Ahh! here you to have come, come sit. How was your college today?'
Kajal," Fine Dad, but what were you both talking about?"
Pramlata," Oh today your papa's childhood friend Mahen called us. Milind is his son. Do you remember him Prachi?"
Prachi," The name sounds familiar Mamma but couldn't exactly remember."
Inder," Oh! Premlata she was only 10 when they left the city. How will she remember Milind."
Premlata," You know something Prachi, you and Milind were the best friends and you only used to play the role of his wife whenever you children played house-house."
Kajal," What! Prachi Di as a wife? Not bad Di. You married Milind in that early age and never told me." she asked shocked.
Prachi," Shut up Kaju. Don't say anything. That was when we children, now we have not seen each other since so many years."
Kajal," That means you want to see and meet him," she told excitedly.
Prachi," Don't talk anything rubbish Kaju." she stared at her angrily.
Inder," Ok you both, don't start another fight.... not today."
Prachi," Papa Mamma, I forgot to tell you that for my final exams I have to go to Shimla, maybe in the next week."
Inder," Yes, beta even Mahen was also asking for us to come there. You can stay at his house and sorry this time neither me nor your mother can accompany you."
Prachi," I know Papa but I can manage and I can also stay at Mahen Uncle's place."
Inder," Ok so I will call and inform him."
Premlata interuppted," You can call him later. Now girls go and get ready for the party, guests will be arriving soon."
Then both the girls headed towards their room to get ready. Meanwhile Ayesha came back.
Premalata," Ayesha you are back! Come on get ready for the party, your two sisters have already gone."
Ayesha," Oh no! Mamma I am so sorry. I cannot join the party as of now. I will see if I get time afterwards I will join it later. As of now I have an important meeting tomorrow so I have to prepare a presentation." and saying this she was climbing the stairs when Kajal blocked her way.
Kajal," Oh! come on Di, today is so special for Mamma and Papa and you are behaving like a work maniac. Look Mamma has become so upset."
Ayesha," Leave my way Kajal. I don't have time for your silly and unsophesticated comments. My time is more important than your immature talks." saying this she went to her room and slammed the door.
Premlata," Sometimes this girl gets on my nerves. I don't know what gets wrong with her whenever you or Prachi talks to her." she said looking frustrated with Ayesha.
Kajal," I am telling you Mamma this rudness in Ayesha Di will seriously create a big trouble in our family in the coming days. The ways she speaks to Prachi Di, I don't know why she gets so angry by only hearing her name."
Premlata," Don't worry Kaju. I will try to find out."
Kajal," Mamma, have you forgotten that only Prachi Di can call me Kaju and no one else." she rolled her eyes looking at her mother.
Premlata," Ok, I am sorry my Princess. Now go and get ready fast." and with that Premlata also headed towards her room thinking how to control Ayesha.
The evening anniversary party was in full swing. Shah House was decorated like a new bride. Lights, flowers, curtains covered each and every part of the wall. Guests were arriving and wishing the old wedded couple who had completed their 25 years of journey together in marriage. Inder was wearing a cream coloured sherwani with thread work on it, in black colour while Premlata was wearing a pearl-white sarree with pearl jewelleries and her hair was tied in a bun with jasmine flowers around. These dresses were the gifts from their two lovely daughters but the main credit goes to Prachi for selecting them, while both Inder and Premlata were complementing each other. Ayesha had also presented her parents a pair of wrist watches with a diamond dial on it which both of them were wearing. Kajal and Prachi had helped Premlata to get ready in that beautiful sarree. While Kajal was wearing a peacock colour dark green and blue lehenga with only a pair of bangles and diamond studs in her ears, Prachi was wearing a lehenga in a combination of golden and red with a delicate neckpeice and matching earings and bangles. She was also wearing a pair of anklets gifted by her father on her last birthday. Both sisters were killing the hearts of each and every young man present in the party by looking simply stunning in their attire.Inder and Premlata were waiting for Ayesha to join the party while looking towards Prachi and Kajal who were posing for the photograph. Kajal was in much excitement about her photo-session while Prachi was just simply sitting and looking at her with a smile.
Later that night, both the sisters were sleeping while Prachi's mind went back to the topic of going to Shimla for her exams. She was still not clear with the terms of staying alone for two months. She was still thinking when sleep slowly took over her and she slept peacefully, while someone somwhere was becoming very restless.
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