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Chapter 37 – Mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari
Almost two months later
Breakfast table, KM
"Maan beta, why are you worrying so much. I know you wanted Meera here but someone or the other is always there with her. Geet has also shifted with her so she is ok."
"Yes bro, aur vaise bhi, I can't understand, why you so worried about these people. Already Daadima is running this charity and these people are like this only. Instead of thanking us, they just start expecting…."
"Aisa anahi kehta Dev…aur Meera ko toh…"
"Of O Daadima, Dev is right. Aap bahut soft hain and these people just take advantage of you. Bacha karne se pehle sochte nahi aur phir aa jatae hain haath faila ke."
"Enough!!!!"
Dev and Naintara jumped at Maan's booming voice.
"Meera is not a charity case but my sister. Once she is comfortable that this is her right and not charity, she will stay here with us.
Also, I thought you will have a little bit more compassion for people living in the hostel. They are quite like you except for they work hard to move out of living on someone else's effort and to raise donations to lend a helping hand."
"Bro!!!!"
"You two can enjoy your life but don't ever again interfere in mine. And not another word against my sister or my nephew/niece...I hope it is clear."
Naintara had a retort ready but she shivered seeing the intensity of Maan's eyes. Dev cowered too.
Maan left the table and started walking away.
'Bloody leeches…ksi ko bhi behen bana lo aur phir apna ghar share karo…aisa hi chalta raha toh yeh ghar nahi dharamshala ban jayega. Hostel ki kya zaroorat hai…ghar ko hi hostel bana do."
(Bloody leeches…make anyone sister and then share our house with her…if things keep on going like this then this house will not stay a house but become a charity home. What is the need of a hostel, make house only a hostel.)
Daadima glared at Naintara as she muttered under her breath.
"Naintara….hostel is my responsibility so you don't need to worry. Aur jahan tak Meera ka sawaal hai, Maan has accepted her as his sister. Keep it in your mind.
Maan…aap kahan jaa rahe hain…come and complete your… "
But before Daadima could talk further, her mobile interrupted her. She took the call from Mrs. Dixit and stood up urgently hearing the news.
"Maan beta…Meera"
"Meera…kya hua"
"She got labor pains and her water broke. Geet and Mrs. Dixit have taken her to the hospital."
Maan eyes widened and he hurried towards the car followed by Daadima leaving behind two people who could just not comprehend what the fuss was all about.
Maan paced around the corridor as Geet looked on tensed at the delivery ward. Initially Maan has been so scared hearing Meera whimper in pain whit hit her in waves. Daadima had to convince him umpteen times that it was normal. Then one hour back, her pain has been unbearable and almost non stop prompting doctors to take her inside for the last stage of labor.
Geet jumped on her feet ad Maan rushed towards the doctor as she emerged from behind the doors. But she ignored them and spoke to Daadima
"Mrs. Khurana, you being the legal guardian of Meera need to take some decision. Though in last stages of labor, she is not able to dilate more. I can detect fetus distress as all the fluid has drained out and heartbeat seems to be slower. I need your signature to proceed with cesarean."
"Cesarean!!!!" Geet was little worried.
"Dekhiye, there is nothing to worry. As I had told earlier, looking at her young age, her passage is very small. Hence normal delivery was always a difficult prospect and in my professional opinion we should not take more chances especially with fetal distress. There will be a little bit more care required but this is a very normal surgery."
Daadima nodded her head and signed the papers as Geet sat down with more anxiety.
"Daadima…this surgery is safe na"
"Maan…since when have you become so weak hearted. You know very well it is safe then…."
"But still…she is so young…"
Daadima patted his back "Relax…"
30 minutes later doctor came out and gave the good news "Congratulations. It is a baby girl and both mother and child are safe. We are moving her to recovery room and you should be able to see the baby after few minutes once she is cleaned."
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mere ghar aayi
mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari ek nanhi pari
chaandani ke hasin rath pe savaar
mere ghar aayi
mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari ek nanhi pari
Tears spilled out of Geet's eyes and she hugged Daadima at the news after a quick prayer to her Babaji.
Maan finally sat down as relief washed his face.
Few minutes later a nurse accompanied the family to nursery where they could see the little girl as she lay in the crib
"Wow….Daadima…look how small she is"
Maan and Geet looked at the baby in awe as Daadima and Mrs. Dixit rejoiced the entry of the new one in this world.
Once when Meera got her consciousness, nurse took the baby to the mother and also asked the family to accompany her.
Evening
Maan took the baby next to Meera and sat down
"Meera I wanted your permission. Please dil pe koi bhoj mat rakha. If you don't feel comfortable you can say no"
"Kya baat hai Bhai"
"Can I be this little angel's godfather…her bade papa please. I can't explain lekin tum aur ab yeh nanhi pari….I always wanted to have a little sister and I just want this little angel to have a relationship with me…meri beti nahi hai…lekin phir bhi meri beti hi hai. Kya tum yeh haq de sakti ho mujhe"
(Can I be this little angel's godfather…her bade papa please. I can't explain but you and this little angel…I always wanted to have a little sister and I just want this little angel to have a relationship with me…she may not be my daughter but still she is my daughter only. Will you give me this right?)
Meera was very emotional hearing Maan's words. Tears swelled in her eyes and for a moment Maan thought she will refuse. Her next set of words as she touched Baby's fingers touched his heart too
"Beta…dhyan se dekh lo apne bade papa ko…ab saari ziddi inke saath hi karni hai…mumma aur mausi ko bilkul bhi tang mat karna"
(Beta…look at your bade papa carefully. Not you have to show all your stubbornness to him only…don't worry your mummy and mausi.)
Geet looked in amazement as Maan's eyes became moist. She decided to lighten the atmosphere and came near Maan trying to take the baby away
uski baaton mein shahad jaisi mithaas
uski saanson mein itr ki mahakaas
honth jaise ke bhige bhige gulaab
gaal jaise ke dhake dhake anaar
mere ghar aayi
mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari ek nanhi pari
"Dekhiya na Daadima…Maan sir ko….ek ghante se baby ko liye baithe hain…kisi ko nahi de rahe"
(See Daadima, how Maan sir has been sitting with the baby for last one hour and not giving to anyone else.)
Maan smiled but moved the baby away –
"Lagta hai tumhare dimag ne dheere chalne ki bajaye pura hi chalna band kar diya hai…Ek ghanta….pandhrah minute bhi nahi hue hain"
(I think your brain has now stopped completely from working slowly. One hour, it has not even been 15 minutes.)
Daadima stifled her laughter seeing both Geet and Maan fighting for time with the baby. Since afternoon, Meera was the only one whom they would pass the baby and later bickering will start again.
"Geet…aap chodiye Maan ko….yeh batayie ki aapne aur Meera ne koi naam socha hai"
(Geet, you leave Maan and tell me if you and Meera have thought of a name.)
"Meera is ok Daadima but agar Geet pe chod diya toh pata nahi kya hoga meri bachi ka"
(Meera is ok but if you leave this on Geet then who knows what will happen to my daughter.)
Geet looked with his wide mouth at Maan and muttered "Dusht Daanav kahin ke"
She chose to just ignore him and answered Daadima "Haan na Daadima…we have already decided that if it is a girl it's name will be Anugraha – ek divine blessing - humaari pyaari Anu…hai na Meera.
Geet gently caressed baby head while Maan held her in his arms. She looked at his eyes as she uttered the name to see his reaction.
Maan stared at her hazels and smiled slowly "It is a beautiful name Geet"
uske aane se mere aangan mein
khil uthe phuul gungunaayi bahaar
dekhkar usko ji nahin bharta
chaahe dekhuun use hazaaron baar...
mere ghar aayi
mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari ek nanhi pari
Meera looked on at both Maan and Geet as they held her baby with so much love for each other and for the child in their arms.
"Bhagwaanji…please make their destiny one if you have already not done so. They are just made for each other."
Later in the night, Meera looked at her daughter in the crib next to her. Finally doctor had forced everyone to leave except for Geet who sat in the chair next to the crib sleeping but still holding onto the side of the cot rocking it slightly.
Small tears made her eyes as she fondly looked upon the scene….her Di holding onto her daughter. Her child…her blessing...her Anugraha. She felt overwhelmed with emotions.
"I fought not only this world but my own world…my parents for you my child. I used to be scared if I was left alone at home but for you, I left that world all alone. There were times when I cursed my destiny and wondered why this happened to me. I don't even know if I would have gone through this pregnancy if I had an option of abor….
I am sorry Anu. I am so sorry. I never welcomed you in my life the way I should have. Yes eventually I accepted you, loved you but initially….
Today I ask you for forgiveness my baby. Your mummy is very sorry and she promises you that I would never curse my destiny again. I can't change the past but I will never lament again. Why should I? My destiny gave me Geet di….Maan bhai….wonderful friends and now you. You are my flesh and blood. You are my future and my life. How can I be sad when I have you in my life? I will never be alone now and I know I will be a good mother because I love you as a mother.
Maa hoon mein aaj and you completed everything in my life. Thank you for coming to me my angel…my daughter."
main ne puuchha use ki kaun hai tu
hanske boli ki main huun tera pyaar
main tere dil mein thi hamesha se
ghar mein aayi huun aaj pahali baar
mere ghar aayi
mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari ek nanhi pari
Meera finally slept as she blessed her life, her daughter and finally found peace and happiness…looking on her daughter…Anugraha.
chaandani ke hasin rath pe savaar
mere ghar aayi
mere ghar aayi ek nanhi pari
ek nanhi pari...
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