Chapter 6
"It was 19 July, my birthday. I was in the school happily enjoying my day , unknown to the darkness that was about to come in my life. I was going home with my sister. My friend Abdul joined us and asked for a party. We went to a restaurant and enjoyed there. Then Abdul happily headed for his home and we headed to ours. I reached home and found a long queue of cars. I found something fishy, so I threw my cycle and went in. I found my mother beating her chest and badly crying and badiammi too. I found a person's body covered with white sheet. I uncovered the body and got the biggest shock of my life. My father lying on the death bed having the palest face ever. His clothes were drowned in blood. The first thought which came to my mind was "Is he murdered?"Yes he was murdered. "Jodha was shocked by the fact. She knew that he didn't have father just like her. But the story behind it was unknown to her. She was in tears,but Jalal, he was blank, expressionless. He continued "He was a very noble man. How could anyone do such a cruel act with him? I would never be able to play with him, attend parents meet with him,be proud to be a son of one of the richest businessmen. I always shared everything with him but now, I was alone. I had to be strong. If not for me then for my family. I decided I would take revenge with my father's murderer. I had to handle the business at the age of 15 when boys enjoy their school life, play sports, clubbing, but me, I never had the privilege to enjoy this." He was about to breakdown but composed himself. Jodha realized that he is trying hard to be strong, not to breakdown. She replied "Jalal I m proud to be your friend. I am proud of YOU Jalal." And smiled looking at him to which he too smiled faintly. To lighten up the mood she asked " What is your favourite food Jalal." With twinkling eyes. "Nothing in particular." Said Jalal. " are you must be having one na... Like pani puri, paav bhaji..." She said dreamily and licked her lips. Jalal chuckled at his cute friend. "Generally I prefer continental or thai. But right now Whatever you like to have , I'll have it..."said Jalal. "Ok... I'll introduce you with the famous 'Misal' of Mumbai. You'll get to see Misal stall on almost every street here. You really savour it's taste for ages." Said Jodha in a excited voice. "What?? We'll eat street food??!?" "Yeah. Agar Mumbai aa kar yaha ki Misal Nahi khayi to kuch nahi khaya. You'll really enjoy it." "Ya I agree that May be I'll like it. But not on roadside shops. They don't take care of hygiene." "Areee at least dump your hygiene for a day... Ok if you are really not intrested in having street food then I'll take you to hygienic restaurant. Do you agree?" Jalal gave it a thought and agreed. Jodha was a bit disappointed but later recovered and was happy that Jalal has atleast agreed to her offer.
Jodha took Jalal to the major places of Mumbai, not forgetting the Haji Ali Dargah at the time of namaz. (I m not sure with the time of namaz thats why I didnt mention it. But I think its nearly 12:30 and its called Dhuhr. Please correct me if i m wrong. Since i m not a muslim so i dont hold much info. about this)
Jalal asked Jodha about how did she know the timings of namaaz, to which she replied theres a dargah near their house.
Jalal's POV
It really feels good to go around the city, especially with her. What! No. What am I thinking? Mumbai is actually beautiful but Banglore is no less. Ya ya i doesnt have beaches but it does have hill stations nearby. Whatever.. But I'm excited to see what kind of restaurant will she take me to. Even I want to know her choice.
Jodha took him to one of the most classy and expensive restaurant "Fenix, the oberoi." Jodha had visited the hotel a few times. But this time it was special though unknowingly. Both of them went in and were captivized by the architecture of the restaurant. It was one of the best restaurants in india that had an exceptionally well-groomed staff that with the bright red black and white decor and a food that was supposedly splendid and was just perfect for any occasion. It had simple designing but had a tinge of elegance , perfect setting and great food too. A bit expensive for commoners but compared to the type of luxuries people got when they decided to dine at an iconic hotel it wasn't much.
As they entered, one of the persons from the crowd yelled... Jodha singh!!!?! All the eyes were on the latest entering not yet formed couple. Some of them who were fans and knew her left their seats and soon Jodha was surrounded by a huge crowd. Jodha was surprised that she had such a great fan following.People trying hard just to get a glimpse of her, some people clicking selfies with her, some people handing her autograph books, she was alien to this envt. since she was a newcomer in the industry and this was merely her 3rd project. Jalal was astonished by looking at her popularity. Even Though he knew that Jodha Singh was a popular name, but this was totally unexpected. After a round of questioning, photography ,giving autographs , the crowd started dispersing slowly. Jodha has a smile on her face all this time. Jalal always loved her smile. Jodha felt him looking at her and told him to proceed towards the table.
They both were comfortably seated on the table and having their lunch peacefully. Jodha had already informed home that they would be late. She had ordered the most famous foods of this restaurant. Jalal was once more clean-bowled by her taste. He had known her from a quite sometime now and the talents that he had explored in her were a long lists. Taking from her choice in clothes, to her choice in foods everything was perfect. Suddenly Jalal asked her "But Jodha, tum to mujhe mumbai ki famous dish taste karwane wali thi naa? So what about that?" "Are ha ha.. You'll get to eat everything one by one. We'll eat misal at home. Not here." Jalal was confused but pushing his thoughts aside and enjoying the delicious dishes, he just nodded.
Precap: Jodha's Navratri celebration ...
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