Epilogue
Its Princeton University's Convocation Hall….today is a very happy day for Bani, she has completed her masters, she waits patiently for her name to be called out….Bani Dixit….her turn has come, Bani gets up, walks smartly towards the stage, the announcer gives a brief detail about Bani's subject and informs that in the history of Princeton University Bani has scored the highest marks in the subject of her specialisation….there is a thunderous applause as Bani receives her certificate, she turns around to search for a face in the crowd. There he is sitting with the family and their son, she looks into his eyes and points the certificate to him….as if to say, for you…Jai smiles and acknowledges....
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Later that evening at Bob's Caf, a party going on in full swing..Bob is busy and so are Rano & Dhruv, helping Bob, serving Bani's friends…it's a thanks giving cum farewell party as many of them will be leaving to begin their new life….some were recounting their stay and memorable incidents occurred in the last two years. Many of them were funny, others solemn and brought tears in the eyes….some looked forward to their new jobs, new life partners etc., finally it was Bani's turn…Bani stands up waits for everybody's attention then recounts….
I had a dream that one day I will do my specialization from one of the best universities of the World….I was working on it when I met a man who wanted to marry me, I was too focused in fulfilling my dream and was not very interested in marriage at that point…but he promised me that he will sponsor me even I do not get scholarship and that got me…I married and bore a son…but one night I left quietly for USA to fulfill my dream, leaving my husband and son behind….it is not the smartest thing to do but I did and was very miserable after reaching here….It is at this place one afternoon Bob got hold of me and told me that I cannot complete my dream if I am so unhappy. That day I left this place promising Bob I will contact my husband to inform him about my whereabouts. That evening when I reached the apartment, a surprise was waiting for me. Mr Walia and our son were there. He had found out where I was and came with our son, no not to take me back, but to be with me.
Many of you must be wondering, what is the big deal…many spouses sacrifice their career etc., Mr Walia is the Chairman of the business empire built solely by him. With India's booming economy, Mr Walia was expanding his business rapidly…..He lived in a mansion with his family and where servants took care of everything…he never had to make his own tea/coffee let alone breakfast, lunch. But here was he, at my doorstep with our son….ready to stay till my dream is fulfilled. In last two years, ate one course meal instead of four course which he was used to, learnt to take care of house, i.e played a plumber, gardener or a chauffeur to me and my cousins who in the meanwhile joined me for advanced training in their respective fields. I won't say his business suffered as he had capable people to take care but it has not grown as per his plans. He remained awake while I studied through the night, serving me with hot coffee etc., helped me with my projects and took care of our son when he threw tantrums.
Over the weekend I will go back to India, I am known as Bani Dixit, as I had registered myself under that name here but I am looking forward to be known as Mrs Bani Jai Walia. We will resume our life there with only difference that he has floated a company in my name and I alongwith my team will undertake conservation & restoration work. He had this plan two years back but I wanted to complete my masters before taking over this challenge. He supported me. Life is wonderful when you get to share it with someone. Yes friends, I lost my parents young and Jai Walia has given me home. A place where I can throw tantrums, be angry, laugh aloud and at the end of the day go to sleep feeling content and secure. I pray to almighty to make me his true partner as that is the goal of my life. In spite of all my professional successes I want to live as his wife and die as his.
As Bani sits down after making her speech, there is a pin drop silence then everybody breaks into an applause. Bani takes her seat next to Jai. Jai whispers, sequeezing her hand, tum toh mujhe satwe asmaan me baitha diya Bani….
Aatwe asmaan me char jayenge jab me yeh batayu ki aap phirse baap banne wale hai, Mr Walia…
Jai is surprised….Tum toh pill pe thi Bani….
Hmmm lekin maine lena bandh kar diya tha ek mahina pahele aur aaj ka dono test positive aya hai..
Jai is excited, he looks around…Bani chalo ghar bhag jate hai…he could barely conceal the joy in his voice…
Mr Walia yeh party humlog ne diya hai, it does not look nice…
Jai wraps his arm around Bani's shoulder…Shh Bani, just inform Bob, he will take care of the rest……the end……..
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Dear Friends,
I take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your comments & appreciation. When I started this ff, I had written the first few chapters and had no idea as to how to continue and conclude it. You are my inspiration. I would not like to take names lest I miss out someone but I have noticed a few new names who were silent readers and broke their silence just to appreciate my ff……and of course my regular readers…who appreciated each and every chapter, to whose comments I looked forward to after posting my updates. My friends who did not comment but sent PMs…I tried to reply to your queries and hope it was upto your expectations. My readers who remained silent but have followed my FF faithfully, I have noted the count increasing after each post. Friends, this ff was very emotional (even I did not intend to write it so) and at times too emotionally stressful for me…as I tried to put my thoughts into words…I do not know how much I succeeded but the effort was worththewhile if you have enjoyed it. With lots of love…TIN
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