After the class,Kajal goes out.Sujal comes and takes her in his arms.Kajal was surprised:Dad,you came so fast.
Sujal smiles. Kajal looks around for Kakoon.But she does'nt see her.They travel in the car.
S:Ok sweety,how was your day?
Kajal:Nice dad
S:Yoy liked your teachers and friends?
K:Yes dad.
S:You seem to be very happy.
k:You know dad..people were lying that i'm unlucky.Today one person told me that I'm very lucky.
S:who is that person?
K:My class teacher Kakoon ma'am.
Sujal smiles softly.
K:You know.. she is very sweet.Is my mom too that pretty?
Sujal Is shocked. K:Tell Dad...
S:yes.
K:Today Kakoon ma'am asked my mom's name.
Sujal is shocked:Then what did you tell?
K:What can i say dad?i don't know my mom's name.You don't tell anything about my mom.
Sujal did'nt know what to tell.
K:ad,whats my moma's name?
Sujal iss shocked.He wants to change the topic:Ok little girl...i will buy icecreams and chocolates for you. K:Dad,when will my mom come to see me?
Again Sujal is shocked.
K:Tell dad
S:She will come soon.
Sujal is really upset.
During the night,Sujal tells nice stories to Kajal.
K:Dad,Kakoon ma'am told us a nice story.She is so sweet.You should meet her.
S:Ok.
K:Tomorrow you should not take me home before you meet her. Ok?
S:Ok..promise..
K:Then sing a song for me. Sujal smiles and sings a song for her.Slowly Kajal goes to sleep.
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Sujal drops Kajal to the school.
Kajal:Dad,please don't forget to meet Kakoon ma'am in the evening.
Sujal:Ok dear.
He kisses her.
Kajal tells Kakoon:Ma'am,today evening my dad will cum to see you.He is very sweet.He is the most wonderful dad in this world.
Kakoon smiles.
In the evening,Kajal goes out with Kakoon.Sujal is cOming. Kajal runs to him :Dad...
Sujal takes her in his arm.
Ka:Ma'am,this is my dad.
Sujal smiles at her.Kakoon is shocked to see Sujal. Sujal comes near her:You are Kakoon ma'am.Am i right?
Kakoon shakes her head. Kajal goes to play with other kids.
Kakoon:You are.. ?
S:You may be knowing me only as Kajal's dad.I'm Sujal Sachdev.
Kakoon smiles.
S:Kajal likes you very much.She is fond of you.She always talks about you.
Kakoon smiles.
S:i think Kajal is lucky to have a class teacher like you.
K:Kajal is lucky to have you as her dad.
Sujal smiles:I'm lucky to have her as my daughter.You know,she is my everything.she is my life.
K:Kajal's mom?
Sujal becomes dull.
Sujal:Kajal's mom left us when she was too small.She does'nt remember her mom's face.
K:What is that lucky person's name? Lucky in the sense...To be her mom and also to be ...{she hesitates to say that}your wife.
Sujal's face becomes really dull.
S:Kajal's mom's name is Tashu.
Kakoon has a sympathatic smile on her face.
S:Ok then bye ma'am.
K:Ok..but please don't call me ma'am.Call me Kakoon.
Sujal smiles.He walks away.Kajal runs to him.Kakoon keeps her eyes on him.Her eyes rises up.Sujal's mind is full of Kakoon's face. Suddenly Sujal turns back to see her.Kakoon had already turned back.So he is not able to see her face.Her hair is flying in the air.Sujal has a special feeling seeing that.
He could'nt believe himself,his mind tells:This was the girl i was looking for..but unfortunately...its too late.Now i'm Kajal's dad.My dreams and the dream girl have left me long ago.
Sujal controls his feelings. He remembers Kakoon telling him to call her only 'Kakoon'.Sujal is thinking about that and driving.
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