Hamaari Prem Kahaani......#5 Part 64/ Pg 139 Dt 24/05 - Page 79

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APNA GHAR (AP)

[Dev's POV]

Its been days I'm stranded in this bed. I'm quite fine now but still that Dr wouldn't give up nor Nani was paying any heed to my pleas. I was trying to shift a little and reach the glass of water placed on the side table but to my luck I lost my balance and both the glass and water jug landed down on the floor and broke. I was about join them but suddenly someones strong hold saved me. I looked up to the person to mouth a thank you and was stunned to find Naintara holding me.

I just kept gaping at her in sheer disbelief out of all she was the last person I would have expected here in my room that too helping me specially after...

Nani's voice brought us back to reality!

A distinct awkwardness settled between us for a few moments I mumbled a thank you while she helped me against the headboard and moved away immediately. Nani was equally shocked to find us together. To ease of the sudden tension Naintara left citing an excuse while Nani watched her retreating form.

Nani turned to me and tried talking.

"Dev..." Like reading her mind I answered abruptly.

"Nani...woh maine jaan kar nahi...woh main paani...aur Naintara...woh meri help..." I tried to formulate my words earnestly not wanting Nani to misunderstand the situation but...

"Dev...maine tumhe bachpan se paala hain. Main tumhaari aankhon mein dekh ke bata sakti hoon ke tumhaare mann mein kya chal raha hain. Maine hi tumhe Naintara se door rehno ko kaha tha, kyunki uss waqt tumhaare iraade galat the aur main nahi chahti thi ke tum uski zindagi barbaad karo."

"Lekin aaj main jaanti hoon ke tum aisa kuch nahi karoge jis se hume koi bhi sharmindgi (embarrassment) mahsoos ho aur kisi masoom ki zindagi barbaad ho. Issliye aaj main tumhe apni di gayi kasam se azaad karti hoon." She stated.

Her statement, her trust and her love for me left me dumbfounded! Did I even deserve this after all that I've done! Will I ever be able to live up to her expectations!

I was lost in my thoughts when she called out to me.

"Dev kahan kho gaye tum?" I nodded a no while she continued.

"Ruko main kisi ko bulake yeh sab saaf karwa deti hoon." She was about to leave when I reluctantly inquired.

"Nani woh...Naintara yahan? Mera matlab uski toh..." Nani answered midway cutting my sentence.

"Shaadi ho gayi thi!" She completed the sentence.

JAIL {NEW DELHI}

[Aparna's POV]

A sense of calm had settled in me when Badi Maa had informed us about Dev being at AG. He was now in safe hands and I know Badi Maa will not let him break down and give up on his life. She has lost a lot in her life but still she has always stood strong with a belief that every pain and misery gives way to a better tomorrow!

Apna Ghar is home to all those who had somewhere given up hope in their life but Badi Maa had breathed in a new spirit in them, motivating them to start afresh, engaged them in various fields and arts thereby making them financially independent and boosting their morale. The song holds so true for her.

"Tum besahara ho toh kisi ka sahara bano!"

Though everything was fine now but still there was one responsibility which needed attention. I had somehow requested Arjun to arrange for my meeting with Ayesha. He had refused earlier knowing very well that Maan and Rajiv both wouldn't like it but I was adamant and he did comply later.

Arjun gestured me towards a corridor while he would complete the legal formalities with the officers. I walked through the dim lit corridor and finally reached Ayesha's cell which was at the end of the corridor. She was lifelessly sitting on the floor resting her back to the wall. The officer had informed us that since her arrest she has been in a state of shock and not responding to anything. I called out to her but no reaction from her side.

Assuming that she may not respond to me but will surely hear me out.

"Ayesha agar tum soch rahi ho ke main yahan tumhaara mazaak udaane ya phir tumhe neecha dikhane aayi hoon toh yeh tumhaari galafaimi hain. Main yahan sirf tumhe yeh batane aayi hoon ke Dev theek hain!" Hearing Dev's name she immediately looked towards me though her face was blank but still her restlessness was quite evident in her eyes.. Having her complete attention I continued.

"Dev bilkul theek hain aur ek sahi insaan ki nigrani (supervision) mein hain. Woh iss waqt Badi Maa ki panaah (shelter) mein hain. Aur mujhe poora yakeen hain ke ab woh apni zindagi ki ek nayi shuruaat karega woh bhi sahi raaste pe chalkar. Aaj tumhaare swarth (selfish) aur paagalpan (obsession) ne tumhe aur Dev ko iss mod tak le aaya hain lekin iss baat ki khushi hain ke Dev ko apni galtiyon ka ehsaas hain aur ab woh dobara kamzor nahi padega."

"Main jaanti hoon ke tum bhi itne dino se Dev ke liye pareshan thi issiliye main yahan aayi hoon. Maa hoon na main, aur samajhti hoon tumhaare jazbaat ko. Umeed karungi ke ab tum bhi apne andar ki saari kadwahat (bitterness) mita kar ek nayi shuruaat karogi." I eanestly stated and turned to walk out.

APNA GHAR

[Naintara's POV]

Sometimes a slight tap on the door to the past and all our memories come rushing back to you!

I was making an attempt to move towards a new beginning putting back everything that had transpired. I was trying to look ahead but Dev's return just resulted in all the events flashing back pushing me in those bylanes of all the past!

It seems just like yesterday when I had for the first time stepped in Apna Ghar (AG) holding my Maa and Baba's hand. Bade Papa (Aman) had employed my Baba to handle the accounts of AG. To me it seemed that my parents had brought me to this beautiful place for a small holiday. As days started passing and seeing no signs of our return I kept asking my parents about going back home. I was getting bored as I didn't have any friends here. I still remember the day when Nani had lovingly caressed my head and made me sit in her lap and had told me.

"Beta aaj se yehi tumhara ghar hain. Yeh hamaara...hum sab ka Apna Ghar hain!" Nani also promised me that she will help me making new friends here.

"Sacchi!..." I beamed in excitement and she nodded genuinely.

Very soon I was introduced to the two most important people of my life Dev and Pari. They lived back at Delhi but Bade Papa (BP) would bring them here during their holidays and even at weekends. During weekdays I would be busy with school and my homework and ofcourse waiting for my friends to come down so we can enjoy together. Under Nani's supervision and support we became real good friends. Though Dev was elder to me and Pari younger but still we were three's company. Dev was very protective and possessive for both of us but would also leave no chance to trouble and tease us. He would always pull my two piggy-tails and run away but still he was my best friend!

In my free time I took keen interest in all the handicrafts and items that people here prepared and slowly started learning it. Nani always said she was very proud of me as I was the youngest member of AG to contribute my share. Dev had at once grabbed the handkerchief that I had embroidered announcing it was his and refused to part with it! I started crying not wanting to part with my first creation but BP who was very impressed by my initiative bought the hanky and giving me bunch of notes saying.

"Yeh tumhaari pehli kamaai hain bete aur isse hamesha apne saath rakhna yeh hamesha barkat deti hain!" I felt so happy and contended.

Life was so peaceful and carefree but not for long BP's untimely death was a biggest shock to all of us! One of the main reasons of Dev changing!

Nani had brought them here and in a short span of time our bond had strengthened!

Years passed and Dev left for Canada to fulfill BP's dream to do his Masters from a reputed college. Pari and I were studying in college at Shimla as local colleges here were not that good. Dev got busy in his life there and we being in hostels had to follow rules and regulations and eventually we lost contact. His absence made me realize how strongly I felt for him. Probably I was in love with him from the time when I didn't even know what love actually meant. Though I knew I was of no match to Dev, Ayesha Aunty hated the mere sight of me around her children but Nani always stood like a shield safeguarding Our Friendship!

I had accepted the fact that my dream would never realize but still my feelings for Dev will always lay buried in the confines of my heart! I decided to study hard and make my parents proud.

But destiny had other plans!

One day suddenly Pari and I were abruptly called back home from hostel citing some emergency. Hell broke loose! When I was braced with the sight of my parents struggling for their life in the ICU. They had met with an accident Maa lay unconscious and Baba was very critical. Baba gained consciousness for few moments struggling to voice out his words but he did manage somehow and told me to be strong and fulfill all their dreams. He said they were so proud of me! He also handed over my responsibility to Nani requesting her to be my side always. Caressing my head he said.

"Naina aaj se Maaji (Nani) aur AG hi tumhara parivaar hain! Hamaara aashirwaad hamesha tumhare saath rahega!" Those were the words he spoke before breathing his last. Followed by Maa who too succumbed to her injuries.

My parents death changed the course of my life! Dev wasn't here. I felt so lonely, lost and homeless! Though Nani, Pari and my whole AG family helped me to come in terms with my loss but still an emptiness enveloped my life. Something was amiss!

I immersed myself totally in my studies, my sole aim was to fulfill my parents dream and to be independent. After completing my college I returned to AG while Pari along with Vicky left for London to pursue some professional course. Nani had been encouraging and prompted me to continue my studies but I wanted to work for AG. I was contended with my life unaware of the upcoming storm!

Dev was back! He was a changed man. He was no more the Dev we knew, he seemed distanced, a stranger like something was missing!

Strangely the love and trust that he had for Nani seemed to be overshadowed! Both Nani and Dev would have a lot of arguments and finally he decided to settle in Delhi. He would drop in here at intervals but still we hadn't communicated much. Surprisingly Nani too was not very encouraging regarding my interactions with him. Dev's gaze had changed I felt uncomfortable in his presence that ease, that security which I felt earlier was missing but distrusting him was out of question. He was my friend and he could never harm me so I brushed it off thinking it to be my imagination.

Maybe I was expecting too much from him so I decided to keep up the distance!

Nani was out of town regarding some issue and Dev accidentally was back here. Suprising me the most was his behavior! It seemed like the old Dev was back! He was very cordial to everybody taking interest in matters of AG, he was making an attempt to bridge the gap between us. He would spend time with me, tease me just like the earlier days of our childhood. I was happy to have my friend back. One day we had made a plan where I would show him the place around as lot had changed in in his absence. Those moments were the best moments of our togetherness! We really had a great time but...

All of a sudden everything changed!

It was dusk and we were loitering in a nearby field, taking advantage of the darkness and us being lonely in the field he started getting close to me. I loved him but such closeness was forbidden for me specially before marriage but he wouldn't hear any of it and was getting aggressive. He held me close to him and forcibly kissed me then throwing me on a nearby hay stacks he started getting physical. I tried to fight him but he was much more stronger and mighty so he overpowered me. Having no other means to save my dignity I kicked him where it hurts the most.

The sudden unexpected blow made him loose his grip over me and I managed to escape off his clutches.

I ran for my life now realizing the hidden words in Nani's statements, maybe she had a fair idea of his intentions and had indirectly hinted me a couple of times. But I like a fool never paid any heed to her words. I couldn't believe my childhood friend could ever harm me. I ran back home in a disheveled state only to bump into Nani who had just arrived, not having any courage to meet her eyes I ran in my room hiding myself from her and from everyone. Later that night Nani had thrown out Dev from AG and also taken a promise from him to stay way from me.

I had peeped out of my window to catch a glimpse of Dev for the last time!

Dev's betrayal had shattered me!

Promising myself to never let these useless feelings of love, dreams of a perfect soulmate and future of having a loving family, control my life henceforth. Concealing all my weaknesses I tried to start afresh. Gone was the young girl who dreamed of her prince charming who would sweep her away to new world filled with love and happiness. This reality check changed the course of my life!

But alas! Fate always challenges our resolves!

Last year the weather conditions had been very ruthless here. Incessant rains, landslides etc had created a lot of havoc and damage in all the nearby hilly regions. The army had been called in to carryout rescue operations everywhere. One such landslide had disrupted all our communications, supplies and damaged a lot of property in the neighbourhood. Though we had been lucky as AG didn't suffer any losses in this natures wrath and so we had actively helped the army in their tasks. Majority of their personnel were staying here and thats when to break all my resolves Akash entered my life.

Major Akash Sharma who was leading the rescue operations here. Nani had promised them to provide all possible help and assistance. While working together we became friends. Though I had no feelings for him but I had a fair idea about his feelings for me and so I did what was best for both of us. I distanced myself from him not wanting to hurt him later but on the last day before leaving he proposed me!

Not expecting his sudden proposal specially after ignoring all his indirect advances in past few days I could only mutter

"Its not possible." before running away from him.

But he was not the one who would give up so easily, so taking up the next big step he approached Nani and confessed his feelings and his desire to marry me. Nani's experienced eyes had already noticed the under current tension between us. She was really happy with this proposal and was sure Akash would be a right life partner for me. I trusted and respected her decision and finally gave my consent for the marriage.

But Life has never been easy for me!

Akash's family was totally against his decision to marry me, an orphan and had also threatened to disown him if he marries me. Akash had returned to AG breaking all ties with his family. I was not happy! Guilty of being the sole reason of him loosing his family coerced me to step back. But Nani and Akash had both had assured me that once the wedding is done his family will soon accept our marriage. I reluctantly agreed and with a simple wedding ceremony in the temple I was Mrs Naintara Akash Sharma.

Akash was very good human being, a best life partner one could have. His selfless love and care filled my life with happiness. We were very happy in our small little world but this lovely dream was again shredded to pieces as reality came crashing down on me.

It was one of the most happiest day of our life when the Dr confirmed my pregnancy. Our love was breathing within me, Our Angel! He was so happy but one phone call crushed all our joy. There was some disturbance in the border areas and he had report to his duty at the earliest. With me being pregnant he didn't wish to leave me alone at our home so he dropped me here in the secure arms of Nani while he left to resume his duty.

He bent down giving a slight peck on my stomach and murmuring to the baby

"Papa loves u!" and then kissing my forehead whispering in my ears "I love you and will be back soon!" He left waving from his jeep.

Little did I know this was the last time I would se him!

Few days later one news segment snatched away all the colours of my life! Akash was no more! He was killed in an aggression at the border. Once again I was left all alone! His body was claimed by his family. Nani had accompanied me to Akash's house. I wanted to be with him for the last time but Akash's family didn't even let me step inside their house. I couldn't even see glimpse of him for the last time. Lost and defeated I dragged myself from there. I had lost all my senses. All I could recollect before passing out was Akash's family accusing me, blaming me for his death.

Manhoos...manhoos...were the only words that echoed in my mind then and even now!

Its been few months now and Nani, my pillar of support, who breathed a new lease of hope in my lifeless soul making me realize I'm not alone have Our Love breathing within me! And now my sole reason of being alive is My Angel! I will protect my baby from all odds and will ensure that my baby will get all the happiness which Akash and I had dreamed of!

A tear trickled down my face unknowingly! I don't even remember when was the last time I had cried because pain is my best companion. It has always stood by my side never deserted me. Dev's return has unknowingly stirred the memories of my past!

The cold chilly winds of night hit me even through the shawl reminding me its time to go back. I make my way to my room to retire for the day.

[Dev's POV]

I somehow managed to walk up to the window of my room when my gaze was drawn towards a lone figure sitting on a bench in the front lawn. Looking closely I realized it was Naintara. She seemed lost n in some deep thoughts. A part of me wanted to go to her and apologize for all my dirty deeds but the shame was too much to even face her.

Nani's words regarding Naintara's marriage echoed in my mind making me restless and guilty!

Guilty of not being with her when she needed her friend the most, ashamed to have hurt her so deep, disgusted to have even thought so low and lusted on her and restless today seeing her in so much pain! The fact that she was a widow was not less than a hard blow in my face. Seeing her lifeless eyes today remind me of those days when these same eyes spoke volumes!

These eyes were filled with so many dreams, a will to conquer the world, achieve something that would make her Maa-Baba proud but I was the first one to kill her spirit.

After being back from Canada I had met her after so many years. She no longer was the girl with piggy tails but had transformed into a beautiful lady. A superb blend of an innocent face and a perfect body, I couldn't help but being attracted to her. I had been with a lot of woman but this naive, pure and untouched beauty was creating havoc in me. I wanted her so badly!

Nani was well aware of my intentions and had warned me against it but...

Nani would make sure that there is a considerable distance between Naintara and me. No matter how much I would try to approach her but the result would be a zero! And now it was more of a challenge for me to claim her. But for that I needed to distract Nani as her hawk eyes could see through me so citing business excuse I went back to Delhi. I had to wait for a right opportunity and one day while chatting with Pari I got that chance which I had been waiting for. Nani's absence at AG was the perfect time to implement my plan!

I immediately left for AG and then started getting close to Naintara. I could see the love in her eyes, her concern for me, her blind trust in me and then when I started luring her in the name of love and marriage she just believed me. She was so gullible! There was constant war within me where a friend in me refused to cheat her and the lust in me just wanted to have her.

One day lust won over the friend! The beast in me had tried to...

That night Nani had thrown me out of AG, it was so humiliating for me. Though non knew about this but still it was so insulting for me and I had vowed never in my whole lifetime will I step in here! Mom took the most advantage of this situation and managed to broaden the rift between Nani and me. And I like a fool distanced myself from all the genuine people who loved me, cared for me and were worried for my future, believing that woman who just used me as a pawn in her revenge game.

But as they say na bitter medicine is the best to cure a disease! Nani had been harsh on me but only to help me, save me from taking up the wrong path in my life but...It was too late!

Today somewhere I'm so happy that both Naintara and Nani insulted me and pushed me away. I deserved every bit of this humiliation! The mere thought of, had I succeeded in my evil intentions that day is pricking my soul!

"Dev..." Nani tapped on my shoulders breaking my reverie. I looked towards her for a moment and then turned to look out, Naintara was walking back to her room. Not gaining any response from me Nani inquired.

"Dev kaha kho gaye tum?" She followed my gaze and understood.

"Aaina (mirror) dekh raha tha Nani! Har uss insaan jis ka main gunehgaar (culprit) hoon, unki aankhen, unka chehra mere liye ek aaine ki tarah hain jis mein main apna ghinona (disgusting) chehra dekh sakta hoon!" I confessed.

"Chahe phir woh aap ho, Pari ho, Naintara ho, Geet ho ya Maan ho. Inn sab ko maine bahot dukh diya hain. Dekhiye maine apni bachpan ki dost ko bhi nahi choda. Uske dard ki wajah main bhi hoon, maine bhi usse kitni takleef di hain. Main toh itna gira huwa hoon ke usse maafi maangne ke kaabil bhi nahi raha. Apni hi nazaron mein itna gir chuka hoon ke kisi aur se kya nazrein mila paaunga."

"Main ek ghatiyaan (low) , ghinona (disgusting) aur begairat (prideless) insaan hoon. Mere gunaah (crimes) itne zyaada hain ke usse bhoolna namumkin (impossible) hain. Maine Dad ko sharminda (embarrass) kar diya, unke sapne ko barbaad (ruin) kar diya, unke vishwaas (trust) ko tod diya. Sab kuch itna bigad diya hain ke ab kabhi theek nahi hoga. Sab kuch khatam ho gaya hain Nani...!" I cried out in guilt hugging her hidding my dirty being from everybody.

Nani let me cry out all my pain and guilt. She carressed my head and supported me to walk back to the bed. Once settled she handed over a book to me and spoke.

"Dev yeh Aman ki amaanat hain! Shayad Aman jaanta tha ke ek din tum iski zaroorat padegi aur issiliye usne mujhse kaha tha ke kabhi agar tum zindagi ki ladaai mein kamzor pade toh yeh diary main tumhe de doon." She stated. Like reading my confusion she continued.

"Iss diary mein Aman ki zindagi ke har uttaar-chadaav, sukh-dukh, haar-jeet ke pal hain. Aman jab bhi kamzor pada toh iss diary ne usse sambhala aur issiliye aaj yeh main tumhe de rahi hoon. Isse ek baar padh lo aur phir sochna ke tumhe ab kya karna chahiye." She firmly affirmed and walked out of my room.

HOSPITAL {NEW DELHI}

[Rajinder's POV]

"Darji...aap fikar mat kijiye, Brij ab theek hain." I tried to calm down Daarji. He had barged in here immediately after I informed him about Brij's accident in the jail. He panicked seeing Brij in this condition.

"Lekin kuch pata chala yeh sab kaise huwa?"

"Daarji...pehle aap shaant ho jaayiye." Making him sit on the couch of our private room I narrated the plan.

Khurana's had made a full proof plan leaving out no loop holes which would enable Brij's bail. Two days ago when I visited Brij in the jail he had told me about his plan.

"Daarji...Brij ne jail mein ek dost banaya hain. Aur usne hi Brij ko seediyon (steps) se gira kar zakhmi kiya hain. Sab log yeh samajh rahe hain ke yeh ek accident hain lekin yeh unka plan hain. Brij ki bail toh hume milne se rahi issiliye hamaare paas sirf ek hi rasta hain ke Brij yahan se bhaag jaaye. Brij ke dost ke kuch aadmi isme hamaari madad karenge aur Brij hamesha ke liye azaad ho jaayega."

"Bas ek baar Brij ko ek safe jagah pe chupa doon phir unn Khuranas ko main chodunga nahi. Hamaare ghar mein aag laga kar khud khushiyon ki Diwali mana rahe hain na lekin ab unki har khushi ko main maatam mein badal doonga. " I promised. Daarji nodded in affirmation.

[Maan's POV]

"Geet I just can't believe this! Maan Singh Khurana...aadhi raat ko yahan raaste pe imli (tamarind) dhoondh raha hain!" I vented out my frustration to which she just smiled sarcastically.

Though our day had started on a wrong note. Geet irritating me with that actors posters than Dadimaa and Maa joining in her plan to take her out for that stupid movie. But I was in for a surprise. Meeshti had planned our whole day in our farmhouse. After so many days we were at ease, no tension, no disturbance only both of us!

Its been months since we spent such quality time together! A swim in the warm afternoon of Delhi while Geet sat on the edge dipping her feet in the water. Then cooking our meal together teasing, taunting and ofcourse romancing. Geet makes me do things which I had never ever dreamed of! We had a tiff regarding watching TV she wanted to watch a movie while I wanted too watch business news so settling on a mid-way, we sat cuddled up on the couch watching Tom-n-Jerry cartoons. Though I had sulked at the idea but I have to admit I did enjoy watching it. More than the cartoon it was Geet's unadulterated laughter which echoed in the TV room which pleased my heart!

On our way back home suddenly she put up a demand to eat imli. I know its her pregnancy cravings but its already past midnight n where am I to find imli at this hour. I called up Yash as he is well aware of these vendors as he loves these roadside stuffs. We tried at few places but no success now finally we are heading to ABC market maybe here we may find some.

"Toh isme meri kya galti hain, aap ke baby ko hi khaani hain. Ek toh waise bhi mujhe woh aap ka pheekawala paasta khana pada, abhi bhi mere mooh uska dirty taste aa raha hain...yucks!" She pouted.

"Dekho yeh toh atyaachaar hain. Aaj poora din maine wohi kiya jo tum chahti thi. Paasta bhi tumne khud apni marzi se khaaya, maine toh kaha bhi tha cook ko bulakar tumhare favorite paranthe banwa dete hain lekin tumne hi mana kar diya"

"Main kya karu mujhse ab parathe nahi khaye jaate! Sab aap ki wajah se hua hain hamaare baby ko sab aap ka pheeka beswaad khana hi pasand hain toh main kya karu! Aur ab jab mujhe imli khaani hain toh aap mujhe hi suna rahe hain. Chaddo mujhe kuch nahi khana." She whinned.

"Okay okay! Dekho yeh last place hain, agar yahan nahi mili toh phir..." I tried to calm her as it seemed she will burst out crying any moment. I got off the car and headed towards a cart. The vendor was sleeping in a corridor beside it and I slowly called out to him but he didn't respond. Having no other option I patted on his shoulder and he got up with a start!

He looked at me appalled and started muttering in anger as I had disturbed his sleep. Had it been some other time I would have given him a fitted reply but right now I needed his help so calming my temper I requested him.

"Dekhiye bhaisaab...main jaanta hoon maine aap ki neend kharaab ki hain lekin meri bhi majboori hain. Dekhiye meri biwi ko abhi imli khaani hi toh agar aap thodi help kar de toh..." I stated genuinely.

"Aap ki biwi ko aadhi raat mein imli khaani hain?" He asked baffled. "Kaha kaha se aa jaate hain raat ko sone bhi nahi dete." He continued as he got up and started lifting the cover of his cart.

[People in India will be well aware of these peddlers who sell these stuffs. You find them mostly in market areas and outside schools, colleges as kids and youngsters relish these items. Its really easy on your pocket money too 😉I personally used to hog alot of imli, amalas, peru and sweet aniseed (saunf) pods during my school time. So including it here 😳]

"Bach gaya Maan warna pata nahi aur kahan kahan ghoomna padta!" Ignoring his words I sighed in relief as he did have some imli.

Before I could ask him to pack some Geet stood beside me checking out all the items in his cart.

"Kitna imli chahiye?" The vendor queried but Geet replied gleefully.

"Bhaiya yeh sab kuch thoda thoda de do, imli, amala (Indian gooseberry), peru (guava)etc...aur masala bhi dena please!" There was a distinct gleam in her eyes. She looked so adorable. Since she has conceived everyday I witness a new side of her. My reverie broke as the vendor's wife too got up hearing the our conversation.

"Kya aap Maa ban ne wali hain? The woman inquired.

"Haan" Geet immediately answered.

The couple exchanged a knowing look to each other and handed all the items to Geet in a paper plate and also some masala.

That was it!

Geet along with relishing her unique platter...now was also found a partner to gossip. With such ease and comfort she was conversing with the couple, it seemed like she knew them since ages. The vendor who sometime back was growling and scowling at me, now offered a stool to Geet and made her comfortable. I just kept staring at them in sheer disbelief!

"Babaji sach much one piece hain yeh Geet, jise aap ne sirf meri liye hi banaya hain!"

Finally done with her chaat party and discussing anything and everything with the vendor couple we headed back home. The vendor gave me his number and assured Geet that she can come here anytime when she feels like having these stuffs.

"Har pal rang badalti hain meri Meeshti!" I smiled seeing Geet who was still sucking the imli and making wierd faces.

"Maan concentrate on driving, ghar jaake toh waise bhi tu apni style mein apni khatti-meethi Meeshti ko taste kar lena!" I smirked as it would be payback time soon my darling wifey!

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