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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

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Posted: 10 years ago

#211

Din hain bahaar ke...

Dr ashutosh pulled nidhi under the lone deodaar tree on the treeless mountain ...as the syece waited with the horse a little away , under the shelter of a rock...the snowflakes were falling incessantly ..and what had seemed beautiful a few minutes ago..was now seeming threatening...the ground was covered with snow and the weather was not showing any signs of clearing up...as ashutosh was worried about nidhi..nidhi was concerned about the kids...darkness seemed to be approaching fast..."aap bava ko phone ker ke bata deejiye plz...bachchon ko..."ashutosh nodded n dialled...the signal was weak n he could just convey that they were stuck for a while n would return late...so the kids should eat n retire...
Ashutosh knew they had to move now..so he talked to the syece who shook his head..indicating the horse would slip with load on the snow...ashutosh took a deep breath n held out his hand to nidhi...nidhi did not flinch even for a moment and gave hers in his firm warm clasp ...together they manoeuvred the slopes...precarious with fresh snow that hid the crevasses but the horse n syece were a good guide if nothing more..and as ashutosh stopped to shake off the snow from nidhi's hair...holding her firmly..she looked back to see their footsteps...sunk in the fresh white snow...thru the ups n downs ..together n inseparable ...so much like life...she smiled as dr ashutosh held her closer n moved on...by the time they reached the grooves , the snow had changed to rain that made it much worse ...and when finally ashutosh shouted.."taxiii"hailing a lone cab ..that responded, they were soaking wet n ice cold...he paid the syece n got into the cab ..rubbing nidhi's hands..as she began to teemble n almost convulse out of cold...ashutosh was scared of this...he knew after the miscarriage nidhi had been prone to such trembling n convulsive tremors in cold..he held her close...n murmured"bus jaan...thodi der...bus"and as they got down at taj..he rushed her to the room ...and as they entered the snug warmth of the room, he increased the heating ...and rushed for the towels...the clothes were wet n muddy and it was after a lot of effort that they could rid them off...and he got nidhi under the hot shower...cleaning her body..that slowly relaxed to the hot spray n his reassuring touch...ashutosh dried nidh as she fumbled...her teeth clattering again...and he then tied the towel around himself and pulled a tee n a sweater ..as he pushed her into the duvet n rummaged for her clothes...returning with her inners , thermals n a thick woollen gown ...nidhi felt better ...n tried to use the intercom,..ashu took it..he understood the concern of the mother...he dialled baba, armaan picked up,..and was relieved to know they had come back...ashu's taut face relaxed as baba took the phone abd said"aaraam karo tum dono..bachche masti me kha ke so gaye samdhanji ke saath...subah milenge ab,..."ashutosh talked to armaan again.."armaan do u have brandy..."?? Armaan looked puzzled ,..he knew ashutosh used to drink...n smoke quite regularly in his lonely years...but had given up completely after nidhi came as a harbinger of colour in his drab life...n he realized he was hopelessly in love with her...he had not taken to alcohol even in those dreary months of separation...then why now??? Had they..."ashutosh could feel the tension as he smiled n explained"woh actually main aur nidhi bheeg gaye to...just a dose of drs brandy..."armaan was knocking in a minute as he handed the bottle ..n ashutosh told him to wait n poured a lil brandy about 20 ml into a glass n returned the rest...saying'kyun peeta hai tu"?? To which armaan replied"achchaji...main nahi peeta to kya aapko brandy milti"???? And dr ashutosh shut the door!!!
As he set the tea to be made , n poured brandy into the tea cups, nidhi oggled"maain...I cant take alcohol...sadibua maar dengi..jaan se...aur kahin main apne hosh kho baithi to..."??ashutosh laughed ...pulling up his tracks and throwing the towel away...as he laughed n poured tea..with drops of brandy n as he held out the mug ..with a strict look in his eyes..a look that slowly changed to a smile as nidhi took the cup...he said , pushing her hair back..."dadi bua ko pata nahi chalega...dont u worry...aur rahi hosh khone ki baat...to mere credentials itne bhi bure nahi hain..aur mai tumhara pati hoon..koi irresponsible boy friend nahi...so isliye tumhe behoshi ki haalat mei rape karne ka mera koi iraada nahi hai...chalo..peeyo..jaldi"!! And nidhi sipped obediently...the warmth of the concoction bringing almost instant relief...
Dr ashutosh looked at her ..her big eyes drooping with sleep n fatigue...he got into the bed...n held her close..his arms giving her the warmth she needed so badly...and soon he too was in the world of sleep n dreams...with his nidhi in his strong arms...
Nidhi opened her eyes...blinking at ashutosh who was ordering things n giving instructions for nishu's party...she got up...and took out a white n blue churidaar kurta for herself...n just as she opened her gown ...she was enveloped in the bear hug of her husband ..as he rubbed his bearded cheek to hers..n his hands grazed her breasts...that rose to his touch ...much like disobedient teenagers ...ready to sway to temptations. "Unnh...aapne kaha tha..mera advantage nahi lenge..."ashutosh looked at her ravenously n said"correction..doc..kaha tha nashe mei advantage nahi loonga...ab to tum apne hosh mei ho...aur ..dekho..."he said..removing her inners...as she tried to tremble ...rather enact it to get away...dr ashutosh laughed .."acting??? V poor...n u should remember I am a dr...pakdi jaogi"!!and the rest was lost in his kiss ...so powerful that it drained all inhibitions from nidhi ...and within moments she found herself on the sofa...bare in his arms...groaning louder n louder as he pierced her with his finger...n sucked her lips ...she caressed his hair...almost pulling him ..as he smiled and entered her with a passion that got her to an instant peak...and rest was lost in their groans of ecstasy...as he separated..nidhi tried to get up"ab to ready hone deejiye...nishu wait..."ashutosh held her...as he kissed the strtech marks on her abdomen...n whispered"thanx nidhi...thanx for being the mother of our children...thank u so much for making me the luckiest ..the most complete man in the world..."!! And nidhi felt herself to be misty eyed...
She got up and went into the washroom to emerge a lil later dressed in a lovely blue churidaar kurta with a light jacket ..and as ashutosh dressed in his jeans n green pullover , she took out the gifts..wrapped beautifully ..a tablet n a lovely jacjet for nishu ..n yes she had been wise enough to pack a white sweater with butterflies for lil guddi...otherwise she knew all hell would break loose!!!
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As ashu n nidhi entered the room, dadi bua had got ready..the kids were still asleep"raat der se soye kahani sunte sunte...keh rahe the wahi sunaao jo humari ma ko sunati thi...le ab dekh..mai zara yog se milti hoon...jaldi karna...aur haan kal kahaan funs gaye they dono...daaktar tum bhi is ladki ke saath laaparwaah ho gaye ho..."and before any of them could respond...dadi bua had breezed out...
Nidhi felt guddi...she was dry ..even without a diaper..but she hardly had toilet accidents now...aahu touched nishu's cheek..n he opened his eyes lazily...as nidhi kissed him n kissed with a happy birthday ..nishu smiled n as aahu handed him the tab packet..he looked at him with curiosity...dad explained"a tab for u..now u r a big boy..use it for studies..u can even play..buss guddi se bachaa ke rakhna..."and nidhi handed him the lively reversible jacket...n he hugged her tight...just when lil imp cried "mammm, a"and nidhi looked at guddi...as her dad lifted her n said"chalo..wash room first...jaao meri good girl"and as a sleepy guddi came back, nidhi handed her a gift...n in a moment the wrap was lying in tatters...as she shouted in glee"chooo nice..v pletty"and ashutosh lifted her...n said "chalo bhaiya ko happy bday bolo..."guddi smiled n jumped to nidhi..n nishu..n kissing him she said"happy birday bhiiiya" 😊 and as she tried to see the rab...nishu got up crying..."chii guddi..its yuck,..ganda..lo taje this jacket..chalo we d get ready..."and nidhi got busy with the kids...guddi literally swinging on her back...as ashutosh pulled her away..."no guddi..not on mamma...papa se latak sakti ho..."n guddi was only too glad,...as in 20 minutes ...the family reached for breakfast...where baba col verma dadi bua armaan maxi n cs all wished nishu...n dr ashutosh announced"party at sharp...1 at the boat club..."and arman cheered...as he kissed the kids..handing an x box for them..while col verma n dadi bua gave them toys and baba a guineato nishu...n a pendent for guddi...guddi wanted to munch it ...and had to be pulled away...as ashutosh n nidhi took the kids to the terrace ooverlooking the lake...the family looked at them...and dadi bua sighed"sachmuch...kaun keh sakta tha..dus baras pehle ki ...dono itne sukhi rahenge..."cv added "hum dono ne..zamaane ne nahi samjha inka pyaar..."and baba looked at both n said ..."jaante ho colonel..yeh badlav...yeh adjustment nahi hai...yeh sachche pyaar ka balance hai...dono ek doosre ke bina adhoore hain...aur zamaana...zamaane ki parwah karne wale to apna bahut kuch kho dete hain..jaise main..."armaan looked at baba n tried to lihten the mood"aapne jo khoya...usse zyaada paaya...pota poti...humare nishu guddi...full time re emplyment mil gaya...kyun"?? And baba laughed "pehle neurosurgeon tha..ab baba hoon..."!!!! And just then nishu n guddi ran to him , hugging him 'babaaa'!!!
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The family got down from the cars...and entered the beautiful boat club...and reached ..a lovely floating platform decorated with blue festoons..n balloons n a banner with"happy birthday nishu"...there was music n food...rolls, sandwiches n cake ..followed by coffee ..and gulab jamuns that all loved...as nishu cut the cake..n armaan clicked pics...while nishu fed cake to aahu nidhi armaan n then the elders...nidhi made guddi n nishu play games ..n guddi recited a rhyme...and nishu tried to luft her up...nidhi asked the elders too to join TIPPY TIPPY TOPS and she explained the rules of the game...and as she became the den n calked out "tippy tippy tops "nishu gudfi cried"which colour do u want.."n the nidhi ceied "violet,."!! And all ran to hold guddi's sweater with purple n yellow butterflies...the next was magenta ..and they caught maxi in magenta sweater...it was finally at 4.30 when clouds began to lower on the lake..that armaan said"chaol..elders for rest n kids with me..to the zooo..."n the kids shrieked with glee...as ashutosh kissed them n nidhi warned"chacha ko trouble nahikarna..."and as baba got up...ashu saod"baba.., aap colonel cerma ke saath ek bazi chess kheliye...main bus abhi aayaa..nidhi ko boating kara ke..,"baba smiled ...n said"aaram se aana..humari baaxi lambi chalegi...aur ashu..yaad hai woh gaana waqt ka...isi lake pe.."!!
As nidhi got up..ashutosh held her hand..n said"sail biat pe chalogi...mere saath?? Sail boat pe nhi ghoomi to nainital ktaa aaye...chalo..."and nidhi gave her hand in ashutoshs ...n got onto the boat with yellow n blue stripes...as he adjusted the direction n then came n sat next to her...his arm around her...as the clouds wafted around...n the boat drifted on the calm waters...nidhi looked at her husband...n rouched his hair...as he raised his eyebrow...n broke into a sunny smile...n the song ..that resonated in their hearts was
Din hain bahaar ke
Tere mere iquraar ke
Dil ke sahaare aaja pyaar karein"!!!!

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#212

Sarmaya.. Zindagi ka...

Nidhi beta pasand ker shawl ...dekh daaktar intezaar ker raha hai"it was dadi bua encouraging nidhi to take a brown shawl..as the whole family had shopped while dr ashutosh amused the kids outside..While nidhi remained undecided..armaan confusing her further with a magenta shawl...as col verma sighed .."tujhe to bus anji ke saath hi aana chahiye"!!n dr ashutosh entered with guddi on his shoulders and nishu by his side..n looked at the scenario...he picked up both brown n cream shawls n gave them for packing...as nidhi smiled n dadi bua held her head"he mere bhagwaan..tu bigaad raja hai iss ladki ko..itta nahi chadha sir pe..kahe deti hoon"!!and dr ashutosh laughed"arre dadi bua..ab okhli mei sir diya to mooslon se kya darna"!!and all roared..as the elders with armaan went for a boat ride..cs n maxi with the stuff to catch up some moments in the hotel n ashu nidhi n kids to archies..yes the same archies where nearly 10 years ago...nidhi had taken the pink teddy...still nishu's favourite...

As soon as they entered...nidhi n nshu had warned guddi not to break anything...she got down from ashutosh's lap n stood mesmerised looking at the toys around...and as her gaze fell on a big fluffy white teddy ..she ran n hugged it...looked at ashutosh n simply said"papppaaa..i want teddy"and ashu picked the teddy up...as the lil princess roamed in the dolls section...pulling out one that had long hair...n she looked at nishu n said"lapunzel"and nishu kissed her saying"rapunzel...rr rr guddi "but guddi was off to the next counter...now the imp looked at junkie jewellery...and as an exasperated nidhi said"Maharani...iske liye abhi choti ho..."guddi giggled n went on to pick the strand of fake pink pearls ...as she put them around her neck n kissing her image in the tall mirror ..said"choo chweet"!!with guddi sauntering around with nidhi in tow..ashutosh held nishu n raised his eye brow ..indicating to the lovely battery driven scooty and as the salesman explained the features..nisgu had his eyes wide with amazement...n then like a really good child looked up at his father"chod do papa...i have a car..."ashutosh knelt down to him..n looking into his eyes...kissed his wonderful son n said"beta...i want this for u..papa mamma ka gift because our nishu us such a darling good boy"and as the scooty was being packed..guddi jumped on the air chair...as nidhi finaly relented n allowed aahutosh to buy two for them...and finally ashu lifted his princess up saying "ab aur toys liye to ..ek truck khareedna hoga papa ko"!!!and guddi came out..holding ashu's hand as nidhi followed with nishu ..and the stuff was carried by boys to the hotel...

The family sat together for the last dinner at nainital..sizzlers fir armaan n nidhi ..rice paner n aloo gobhi for the rest...as the sizzlers arrived..nishu coughed but then was curious to taste whike guddi simply declared"fire" ...as nidhi ate with vigour offering a bite to dr ashutosh ..he refused saying "thanks...per i feel ab meri sizzle karne ki age nikal gayi..tum khao..."!!!and nidhi pouted...slowly breaking into a laughter...

As they got up...baba held nishu n guddi ..looking at col verma n then at ashutosh..he said"itne barson..yehi to miss kiya ...apno ka sth...duniya ghoom ke akele ghar me waapas aana kaisa lagta hai..main aur ashu dono jaante hain...sachche arth me ghar to wahi hai hahaan sab apne ho paas...yehi ghar hai..."armaan immiediately butted in"to baba...ab no lucknow...sab naintal mei hi rahenge..."!!and baba pulled his ear saying"aur woh jo din mei chaar baar dr keerti phone ker rahi hai..usse bhi bula lein yahaan"???and all laughed as dr ashutosh looked at armaan ...while armaan looked back at him..n just smiled..his eyes not displaying any emotion...whatsoever..

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"Leejiye coffee...aaj chai kyun nahi"??asked nidhi in her black nightie ..as she gave him the mug n went in to change after a prolonged love making...ashutosh sat ..still without his shirt...just in his tracks as nidhi emerged saying"sardi lag jaayegi..ab 51 ho gaye hain...kuch umr ka khayal keejiye"but was silenced with the intense look that her husband gave her...leaving her blushing ...as she sat on the sofa arm..caressing his chest as they looked at the lamps their reflections glittering in the lake..."kitna kuch paaya in dus barson mei..."ruminated ashutosh...playing with nidhi's fingers...as she prodded him"tum mili...ghar mila..baba waapas aaye...bachche..sab khwaab jinka khwaab bhi nahi dekha tha poore ho gaye..."completed dr ashutosh...as nidhi yawned n added"in barson mei...ek neurosurgeon ko maggi ke taste ka mazaa uthana sikhaaya...raat ko deer tak jaagna..aur subah der tak sona sikhaya...aur ...aur.."ashutosh held her face in his hands n completed "hum dono ne zindagi ko jeena sikhaya...in diyon ki tarah humaari ummeedon ne bhi timtimaana seekha...hai na "???and nidhi nodded...as she put her head on his chest...and both kept gazing at the pacific waters of the lake...calm and lovely like their life..."!!

In the adjoining room armaan looked at the cell as it buzzed again..dr keerti...he did not take the call...just kept gazing at the lights reflecting...till his gaze settled on one single lonely lamp..flickering on a dark mountain top...he took out his bottle of scotch...but then put it back...he had to drive the next day...he closed his eyes...n murmured"oh keerti...zindagi itni mushkil kyun hoti hai..."and seemed to hear the clear laughter of naina..."hey armaan...aankhein band ker ke mere baare mei socho...sab sulajh jaayega..."armaan smiled as he closed his eyes n sang ..part of the ghazal that he had heard from baba

"Mushkilein itni padi mujhpe ki aasaan ho gayi..."!!

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"Main soch rahi hoon guddi ko do ghante ki liye play school me daal doon...kuch discipline hogi...nextcyear in memsahib ka admission hona mushkil hoga"!!said nidhi as ashu n she drove to kgh ..a day after they returned from nainital...dr ashutosh shook his head disagreeing "abhi to time hai bechari ke enjoyment ja..phir to taa zindagi padgegi..Kyun usse aazaadi nahi enjoy karne deti.."??nidhi smiled "my dear husband for your information yeh guddi gai..agar isse freedom mil gayi to ghar ki sari crockery ka wahi gaal hoga jo aapke 10 chashmo ka hua hai "!!ashutosh interrupted"correction 12 chashme"!!and smiled firmly saying"no play school for my guddi..bus thats final...main aur tum dono sambhalenge usse...log to teen teen bachche sambhalte the...humare to do hi hain...socho kahin guddi ke time twins hote to..socho do do guddi..."!!and nidhi shuddered as dr ashutosh smiled his light hearted naughty smile..something that had come v late into his life...

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"Guddi use the fork properly...no hand bilkul nahi..pitaayi hogi...ab"it was nidhi teaching the imp to use the fork..while nishu sat doing a soduku something he really enjoyed...he got up exasperated...took a fork and some maggi in a bowl and came n sat next to guddi n said"see guddi..this way"and guddi observed...n then gleefully clapped and lifted the fork like her brother...lifting the maggi n depositing them in ger mouth...as dr ashutosh smiled as he seemed to say"i told you so"!!!

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"Oh hi keerti ..."said armaan sheepishly as he saw keerti in a pale n green tusser sari standing at the cafe cofee day ..waiting for him...as shwe had whatsapped..coffee was ordered and it came as armaan talked about the naintal trip the fun with kids...till he suddenly saw a strange emptiness in keerti's eyes...and there was silence..."kya hua..."asked armaan...keerti spoke in a voice controlled ..but quaking with emotion"why didnt u take my calls"??armaan tried to look away...but then looked back at dr keerti..n spoke"keerti..kaash hum college kids hote..fresh on life..uncomplicated...but sadly aisa nahi hai...i have a heavy baggage of my past...aur uss baggage ke bina main jee nahi sakta...plz ..i dont have anything to offer you..."keerti sighed...as she sipped her coffee"jaanti hoon ki hum youngsters nahi hain...humaara maazi..past hai..apna apna...per kya hum zindagi ki naainsfiyon pe saath huns bhi nahi sakte??sochna ...aur chalo ab mujhe duty pe janaa hai..nahi to dr hardstone zinda ho jaayega phir se"!

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"James dinner...where is it"??shouted ahaana as she returned from duty and saw the table. Fridge all foodlss...james emerged from the bedroom looking a lot sleepy n rxclaimed"there are cheese sandwiches ..have them..n you can make soup"!!ahaana looked disgusted..."james i cannot cook...n sandwiches are not dinner...i want pucca north indian dinner...abhi ke abhi..."and james sighed...shrugged his shoulders n went back to the bedroom as ahaana looked around...wanting to expiate her anger...till she found the silk cushions...and soon the entire drawing room was filled with wisps of silk cotton flying around and ahaana sitting on the sofa ...looking at her cell...

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"Mamma tomorrow evening i will teach guddi how to ride the car...n scooty...ok"??said nishu to nidhi as she finished reading snow white to them..guddi had fallen asleep midway ..but nishu listened attentively ...and touching guddi's hair he remarked"iske hair kitte curly hain na..."and nidhi warned"zara carefully bahut naughty hai"nishu wrinkled his nose n said'kitti sweet hai...mera to mann nahi lagta jab yeh soti hai..."and dr ashutosh came ...having given a break to his research readings...n carried his doll to her room as nidhi switched off the light of nishus room before which both his parents kissed him...

"Aap to abhi kaam karenge na"??asked nidhi..n ashu nodded n added"tum apna candy crush khelo...highly invigorating isnt'it"??and nidhi made a face ...as her cell rang ..n she seemed tense "ahaana...at this time"??and dr ashutosh reverted back to his paper...knowing well that v soon a troubled nidhi will seat herself in his lap..discussing ahaana's problems...he smiled..as 15 mins later..nidhi came..fidgeted for a minute..then shut his book n sat in his lap..just as he had expected...n as sge openwd her mouth...he interrupted her"haan to ahaana ne kya kiya...crockery todi"??and nidhi pouted "nahi abhi to sirf cushions phaade hain...bechari ne"!!!and dr ashutosh shook his head in prectable disbelief...as nidhi said"ab aap kahenge..IS GENERATION KA KYA HOGA"!!!and dr ashutosh smiled patiently as he said"nahi...bus chai pilaao.aur tab baat karte hain clarity se...aur main kuch aisa kyun kahoonga...meri biwi yaani ki tum to ahaana ki hi generation ki ho..per koi cushion nahi phaade...bartan bhi nahi tode..."and nidhi pouted...as dr ashutosh back hugged her n whispered"plz chai..adrak wali..."and nidhi said"hmmm laati hoon..lekin phir baat sunenge meri ...ahanaa ki problem"??ashutosh nodded and as nidhi went off to make tea ..he said in self thought"tumhari baatein tumhari aawaaz...tumhari muskurahat...yehi to meri zindagi ka sarmaaya hain nidhi..."

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#213

uljhan...

"Nidhi...kitna time lagaogi...we are getting late"it was dr ashutosh knocking at the washroom..as nidhi had not emerged after her bath..n he was getting just a lil tensed..when finally the door opened n nidhi emerged..in her kurta.."kyu bula rahe hain...aapki laadli aa jayegi to dress karna bhiushkil ker degi..bolegi bina churidaar ke hi chalo lawn mei..bahut ziddi hai..bilkul apne papa ki tarah.."!! Dr ashutosh looked up from his cell n drawled"oh..to mai ab ziddi bhi ho gaya...thats news..chalo ab ..mujhe bread butter ke saath kuch do..its a long surgery..7 hrs at least"! Nidhi quickly dressed up n combed her hair ..saying"pehle kyu nahi bataya...poha banaa deti...achcha lemme see...15 min deejiye..buss..aur guddi ko nahi uthaaiyegaa"! Nidhi went into the kitchen as dr ashutosh sat ...in an arm chair in guddi's room...looking at his sleeping beauty..her legs over her blanket..n hands clutching a doll...her favourite one..she seemed to be smiling. .just as nidhi did at times..dr ashutosh seemed in flash back mode...as he recalled the opposition their marriage had faced..how his own fraternity ...had looked down upon him...infact most were firm that it was a passing fad of a rich middle aged man...that will pass off soon...ashutosh smiled...whatever it was

..it had lasted 10 beautiful years n still going strong...n today they were the most admired couple in the same circles. ..people who had criticised them no end...today looked up to them..ashutosh smiled as guddi opened her lovely eyes..n seeing her father...got up n opened her arms...claiming her rightful place ...in his arms..

Dr ashutosh freshened her up..and changed her into a pink baby suit ..as they emerged for breakfast...in grey n pink

Nidhi sighed"uth gayi aafat ...aa idhar..let papa eat"but ashutosh lept her on her high chair n went to the kitchen to get her milk n corn flakes..."nidhi ..tum bhi khaao..baba ..armaan kahaan hain"?? Kaka answered"dr sahib to Sriwastva sahib ke yahaan gaye hain..aur armaan to kahi gaya hai..keh ke nahi gaya..."ashutosh brooded for a second before smiling at his fav poha..."wow..that was quick.."and as they ate ..guddi finished her milk n then a helping of poha..ready to play around..as maxi arrived"sorry madam..I am late.."nidhi smiled"never minsd maxi...bus isko nehlana aur nishu ko full sweat shirt pehnana jab aayega..abhi thand hai..."and then hurrying up ..she caught her bag ...n kissed guddi as the fiesty baby shouted"go mamma...u late"!!! N aahutosh smiled as he waved to his guddi...the culmination of his dreams..their.. dreams...

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"Dr ahaana..please shift the patient into icu"said dr aahutosh after a 5 hr long successful surgery during which ahaana was his scrub..n a v absent minded one at that...which left him v irritated..as he hurried back to change for the rounds..and when he finally reached the cabin..ahaana was standing with the dossiwr of medicines.."dr ahaana..learn to be focussed..your generation is as it is v casual..."ahaana had her eyes down caat"i am sory sir...I d not let it happen again"and before ashutosh could add ..she was gone...probably to cry a napkin to pulp. ...as ashutosh slumped n was about to ring for tea...nidhi entered carrying a flask with a cup.."chaai chahuye...ya biwi"?? Ashutosh sighed...and said"dono..."and as nidhi smiled ...dr ashutosh said"tumhari friend ro rahi hai shayad...surgery mei so rahi thi...ahaana"and as nidhi pounded him with questions..."aapne rulaya bechari ko...ek to waise hi dukhi hai..aur dr hardstone aa gaye waapas...dekhti hoon main...aap chai peejiye"!!

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"Ashutosh...can I have some time with you..."it was dr keerti...in her beige sari ..with a stetho around her neck...n as ashutosh signalled her to sit..she did ...and looked around the cabin ..as ashutosh waited ..for her to start..."ashutosh...I have settled quite well now...I just wanted to invite you..n nidhi with kids..for dinner..this saturday

..khud cook karoongi..."ashutosh smiled as he replied"zuroor...tum bulao..aur hum na aayein..."keerti smiled n added"i d invite armaan as well...may I"?? Ashutosh raised his eyebrow...n said"by all means...if you enjoy his company..."keerti laughed"well he certainly is the joker of tge pack..isnt he"?? Ashutosh looked at her ...n added"kai baar muskuraahton ke peeche ke aansoo dikhayee nahi dete..."keerti nodded"i know..ashutosh..aur tum shayad bhool rahe ho..yeh baat mujh se behtar kaun jaanega...chalti hoon..surgery hai..per saturday pucca..rest I d fix with nidhi..."and dr keerti walked out ...leaving ashutosh a lil contemplative...were keerti n armaan getting close ...was it for the best...could two good people who had lost so much in life bring balm to each other...he wondered...

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"I understand ahaana...but marriage ko thoda time to de...and try to be fair to james...aaj ja ke khana bana uske liye..."said nidhi as ahaana got up...with a complaint"yes ab butler cleaner cook hi to hu main..

Khaana ..my foot"!!! And nidhi sighed as ahanna stormed out...and dr ashutosh stepped in"chalein...agar aapki peace negotiations khatm hui ho to..."nidhi pouted n followed him...blabbering the pressures that ahaana was unable to cope up with...as they reached home..and nishu hugged his mother..."mamma dekho...yeh notice..we are going to a tent picnic. ..main jaaoon kya..next week"! And nidhi looked at ashutosh ...as guddi came running and upset a side table ..as nishu quickly held her...n cajoled"its ok..guddi...come"

Ashutosh read the notice and looked at nidhi...seeing apprehension in her eyes..he smiled"nishu..kal hum milenge tumhari teacher se..then we d decide..ok"?? Nishu smiled"okay papa...chal guddi..lets colour .."and the duo disappeared into the study..

Baba sipped his tea n asked"beta ..kyun nahi haan keh diya..nishu ka bahut mann hai jaane ka..."ashutosh kept quiet ..n then answered"baba..nidhi thodi uncomfortable hai ..camping ke idea se...so..."nidhi got up...she found herself to be too transparent to dr ashutosh...but he held her hand .as baba said "beta...usse nidar banaa...apni insecurities nahi reflect hone de usme...humaari nidhi kamzor ..mamooli ladki nahi hai...baya to bhala"?? And nidhi nodded..but did not speak...as ashutosh looked at baba...n in a way thru his eyes which only baba coyld understand ..he conveyed that he d sort matters out...

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"Aajkal nishu aur guddi kitna saath rehte hain.."said ashutosh...looking up at nidhi who stood behind him..oiling his hair n pressing his shoulders. .."hmmm per nishu bechara irritated ho jaata hai..usse cater karte karte..

"Ashutosh held her hand..."tabhi to..he needs company of his own age...kyun nahi jaane deti camping ko...darti ho..."?? And he pulled nidhi around to face him..."kya ...tell me...share karo apne fears..."nidhi stood ..her eyes brimming ..."itni mushkil se ..."ashutosh put a finger on her lips..n said"hey nidhi...woh bahut pyaara hai hume...tumne bahut saha hai..uske liye..mujhse behtar kaun jaanega...per kya is wajah se hum usse normal childhood naa dein...is that fair to him?? Is darr se ki woh gir jaayega..usse chalne hi na dein...udne hi na dein...apne pinjre mei quaid ker ke rakhein...?? Nidhi..pinjra pyaar ka ho ya sone ka...pinjre mei koi khush nahi reh sakta...let him grow..our son is growing up..let him be..and I promise usse kuch nahi hoga..."nidhi lowered her eyes...as dr ashutosh put a finger under her chin...n she smiled..albeit thru her tears"thanks dr ashutosh...meri sab mushkilon ko aasaan kerne ke liye...thanks a lot.."ashutosh smiled ...as he kept looking at nidhi n then said"kal tum keh dena usse ..he d be happy"! Nidhi seemed confused"aap kyu nahi "??"kyunki maa ki authority pita se zyaada honi chahiye...I dont want my childen to grow up with the idea ki woh apni ma ko bypass ker sakte hain...never ever..."nidhi smiled...a more relaxed smile...as ashutosh got up to sleep..while nidhi sat playing candy crush...he knew her fav stress buster!!!! And it was after a good 20 mins that she got up to kiss nishu n guddi n then settle on dr ashutosh's chest...in peace...in comfort..in security...in surrender.

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"Whooo hooo thank you mamma ..love you...I am sooo happy mere sab friends jaa rahein hain..aarav..nikhil..kopal..minny..all"!! It was an excited nishu kissing his mom as she told him in the morning that she had talked to tge teacher ...n he could go for his camping. ..nidhi had really not seen the reticent nishu so super excited...yes as he waved n kissed her while leaving for school...nidhi smiled...a deep true smile...and baba came n patted her"beta...apne bachchon ko sabse anmol gift jo hum de sakte hain...woh hai pankh...apne sapno ki taraf udaan bharne ki...ghonsle me reh kar koi parinda parwaan nahi chadhta...khule aakaash mei sab ko udaan bharni hoti hai...aur dekhna jab woh iss udaan ke baad lautega to usme ek naya josh..ek nayi samajh hogi...aur teri aankhon me hoga gaurav...uski udaan ka gaurav..kyunki usse pankh to tu ne hi diye na...samjhi"?? And as nidhi smiled ..he patted her n said"to ek cup apni chai..woh special adrak waali.."!! And nidhi smiled as she put the pan on fire...

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"Dr ashutosh...mujhe thodi der hogi ...I am going to ahaana..she s a lil unwell...ek ghante me pahunchoongi ghar..."it was nidhi 's whatsapp as dr ashutosh entered his cabin...n began to wind up for the day..he somehow did not appreciate nidhi trying to help ahaana so much..for he felt that marriage was too personal a thing. .n secondly he felt...there was nothing wrong with james...it was just ahaana who was playing the spoilt brat...

Ashutosh entered home ..with both kids disappointed to see him alone..but as he hugged them ...n listened to their stories of the day..refusing tea n saying"kaka..nidhi ko aane deejiye"and as the kids climbed into his lap..to watch tom n jerry...nidhi entered...her face in anguish...but before anything could transpire...the kids claimed her attention..and the guilt of being late ..seemed to be eating nidhi...in trying to be a supportive friend..was she being a neglecting mother..n wife...what if dr ashutosh was angry? ??

Should she share all of ahaana's problem with him..will he appreciate n understand...or will all hell break loose???

"Kya baat hai nidhi..."?? Asked dr ashutosh looking up from his I pad as nidhi sat a lil blank..."aaj no candy crush...aisa kyun"?? And nidhi looked at him...n finally asked..."dr ashutosh..what do u feel about abortions..."?? Ashutosh looked up from his I pad...his face white for a fleeting moment..."nidhi...you cant be ..."

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#214

to be or not to be... a mother

"You cant be pregnant. ..not again"?? It was a shocked dr ashutosh who glared at nidhi...n nidhi almost smiled even thru her tension and replied "dont be silly dr ashutosh...main apni nahi...ahaana ki baat ker rahi hoon...poor girl..she is 5 weeks preggy...all james' s fault..I didnt know he would be so heartless..."dr ashitosh sighed as he put his I pad and extended his hand towards his wife..as nidhi kept sitting, he spoke"idhar aao nidhi.."and nidhi walked pouting as an irritated child...but sat down by her husband and repeated"ab bataaiye james hai heartless ki nahi.."? Dr ashutosh knew it would be a long night.."nidhi...first listen to me..will you"?? Nidhi nodded like an adamant kid who had no option but to listen to her teacher...dr ashutosh started"nidhi..u cant say its dr james' s fault..after all ahaana too should have been careful..she is a dr after all...shouldnt they have talked it over rather than just getting on with it .. I really dont understand how educated people can be so irresponsible. ."nidhi looked at him n said"fine...but aap hi to kehte hain..'A MAN HAS TO BE RESPONSIBLE..

YAAD HAI JAB ..."dr ashutosh closed his eyes just for a flash as he recalled how he had blamed himself when nidhi had got pregnant the second time...he tried to smile n said"nidhi...woh mai lhaas ker apne liye kehta hoon because ...main tumse itna bada hoon...so tum meri responsibility bhi ho..but james to ahaana ki age ka hi hai..dono ki samajh me koi khaas farq nahi..so galti bhi ..dono ki hai..agar hum ise galti maane to"!! Nidhi looked up a lil aghast"what do u mean...agar...you know they have been married for less than 2 months...I mean aap samajh bhi rahe hain...ahaana is so distraught...she feels used"!! Ashutosh folded the sleeves of his sweat shirt n said"nidhi...I cannot figure put why does ahaana feel 'used'?? After all sex after marriage is acceptable..legally as well as socially...aur for ur kind information..is generation ke youth to pre marital sex ko openly accept kartei hain...which I feel is wrong ..I mean .."nidhi shifted back a lil to have a clearer look at her hubby...n asked"what???? Whats wrong with you?? Aap feel karte hain ki sex in love ..while dating is bad...but agar shaadi kaa certificate mil jaaye to bus..first night ko hi..

."dr ashutosh tried to stop nidhi "nidhi...tum mujhe galat samajh rahi ho...I just mean ki marriage gives an acceptabi6 and even if there is a pregnancy as in ahaana's case ..its atleast not a social issue.."nidhi narrowed hr eyes"oh!!! To aapko society ki parwah hai...bechari ahana ki nahi..jispe itna...I dunno kya kya hua hai"ashutosh looked up..loosing his cool for a moment n said"nidhi aisa kuch nahi hua hai "bechari ahana"ke saath..she married the man she professes to love...they made love..n since they were both irresponsible ..she s pregnant...thats it...no one has rapd her...so I d not waste my sympathy ..she is behaving like a spoilt kid...who doesnt realise the responsibilty of a marriage..."nidhi ws almost fuming as she snarled"plz dr ashutosh...aap bus keejiye...aapki generation me log shayad shaadi kerte hi bachchon ke liye the..but now its different...we want to enjoy life..be free..."ashutosh made one last ditch effort"to why did she not play safe or tell james...aur afterall humne bhi to wait kiya tha...jab tak tum ready nahi thi...yaad hai ya bhool gayi??"nidhi lowered her eyes ...recalling how dr ashutosh had waited patiently even though he yearndd for fatherhood. .but he had waited till nidhi was ready...nidhi looked apologetic as she complined"yaad hai...sab kuch...per thats what I am trying to tell u..james is not that understanding...n more importantly ahaana is not ready for a baby...she wants to enjoy hiking..biking..go places..."dr ashutosh gave a keen look to nidhi n said"to phir ahana hiking biking football pe kyun nahi gayi?? Kisne kaha tha shaadi ko?? Not me..not sudhir...no one forced her..."nidhi was loosing her patience as she alnost yelled"aap baat to suniye meri..ahaana wants to abort...but james is not ready...poor thing she s crying..."dr ashutosh shot back"i feel dr james is on the right side..I support him"!! Nidhi argued"per kyun dr ashutosh..you have never been so orthodox..aap to mera abortuin karwaana chahte the...

."ashutosh tightened his jaw..trying not to remember that traumatic period ...of guilt..n seeing nidhi wilt..."aur tumhe yaad hai..ki tum kitna oppose ker rahi thi..u almost broke down when ...u lost the baby..."nidhi kept quiet as she recalled the trauma..dr ashutosh regretted reminding her of the most painful phase of their life...and to assuage her, he put an arm around her and said in a soft voice"jaan main chahta tha abortion because tumhari tabiyat ..theek nahi thi..pregnancy had been v tough for you..mother ki health is always more important. ..but yahaan ahaana to I dont think koi issue hain health ke...secondly ...her own parents are drs..let them counsel her...I dont want ki woh phir koi nasamjhi kae..aur humaare aur sudhir ke relations spoil ho..advice her to talk to her parents"saying so..dr ashutosh lay down n nidhi too lay..though not on his chest...he looked thru the darkness .had he hurt nidhi??

nidhi lay with her eyes open...trying to analyse the pain of ahana...the advice of dr ashutosh...n her own confusion. .till finally a sleepy ashutosh drawled"idhar aao...I know tum nahi so sakti mere bina"!! And as she settled on his chest with his fingers entangled in her hair...sleep conquered both of them...till about an hr later ashutosh was pulled out from his slymber by nidhi..and as he saw the watch..it was 3.30 in the morning...and he raised his eyebrow...nidhi bit her lip"aapse kuch poochna tha...poochoo..its important"ashutosh sighed"go ahead...kya baat hai"?? Nidhi asked"why did we not have...u kniw what I mean...shaadi sepehle intimacy...what held you back..."?? Ashutosh looked at her n said in a flat voice"your dadi bua..."n then roared in laughter ...n expained"stupid girl...firstly because humari relationship waise hi kaafi unconventional thi..I did not want tp break more taboos...secondly main tumse 18 baras badaa hoon...mature hoon..ek fit of passion me main gair zimmedar nahi ho sakta tha...never..aur mere luye tumhara saath zyada zuroori tha ...tumhaara paas rehna utna nahi...samjhi"!!! Nidhi nodded n ashu asked"ab so jaaoon..ki kuch aur..."?? Nidhi almost twinkled like a child n said"one more..."ashu nodded...

"To aapne mujhe shaadi waali raat ko uthaya kyu nahi tha..."?? Dr ashutosh's face was transfigured with memories of his having the bliss of just lying next to his bride...whose virginity he chose not to break.till she was more comfortable with him...

"Woh yu ki tum mere sath bhi thi aur paas bhi...rest could wait...the fact that you would spend your entire life with me was more enthralling than the desire to claim you...sex could wait..."!! Nidhi almost giggled"oh thats. News...ab to nahi rukte aap.."and she blushed as she recalled the.ternoons n the early mornings when she would be claimed by her husband repeatedly...showing her what he could doto her body to make her groan with ecstasy. ..

Dr ashutosh held her chin n said"woh aisa hai..dr nidhi...ki main to seedha saadha dr hardstone tha...aapne deewana bana diya..."and nidhi switched off the light ...only to feel the familiar dextrous fingers find their way to her core that seemed to turn to a moist land ..waiting for his seeds to be sown ...n his teeth sought her bosom and bit the peaks till they seemed to hurt..n then applied the balm of his tongue ...and alternated with his teeth...as she arched ...crying his name and he filled her with himself...till they both came ..only to start again with his lips drawing patterns on her belly ..while his finger pierced the tender folds of her beautifully elliptical navel...till he brought her to the point where she cried for him ...n his fingers searched for new spots...and continued the relentless massage till she begged him to enter...and then he drove himself into her core...bringing her to an agonising peak...followed by his own supernova explosion in her dark universe."as he withdrew...nidhi teased"agar kahi ..kuch ho gaya..."?? Ashutosh lookes at her n added"i know you r on pill...main itna irresponsible nahi hoon...ok?? Aur ab so jao..."!!

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"Shaam ko nishu ka stuff lene chalenge ...list le lena...n take him as well...aur plz agaana ko zyaada advice nahi karna...let her talk to a gynaec..her parents and most importantly her husband...samjhi...theek samjho to bus yeh advice de sakti ho...rest is up to u.."!! And he went iut to play with his kids for a while ...as nidhi stood convinced of his stand but unable to think what to tell ahaana...maybe she should tell her to talk to her parents...would they support her???

as the family sat for breakfast, ashutosh announced 'oh saturday ko keerti ne bulaaya hai dinner pe..sabko...armaan tujhe bhi"!! Armaan did not seem surprised...n just smiled a lil wistfully...as he got up saying "fine..chalenge"..only to be interrupted y nidhi"kaise jaayenge..nishu to hoga nahi..trip pehoga..."ashutosh smiled as armaan joked"oh yess nidhi..tu nishu ko kaise chod sakti hai...uski university...date pe...yahaan tak ke honeymoon pe saath jaana..yaar give my bhateeja a break"!! N all.la.ughed...as nidhi fought back that strange feel that only a mother could feel...why didnt ahaana connect with her unborn baby...thought nidhi...as guddi almost stuffed herself with bhujia...only to weep of chillies!!! As nidhi forgot all n began to make her sip water...motherhood...what could be more beautiful than it...but only if a woman wished to be one...otherwise there was no burden moee unbearable...nidhi continued to be lost as dr ashutosh tapped her shoulder n said"yeh sandwich ro raha hai...chalo eat it up..."n guddi lisped and repeated"eat it lup"!!

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Nidhi had just finishd her opd when she was suddenly summoned by dr ashutosh...as she enteted..he stpod up n wearing his coat said"sudhor ne urgently bulaya hai..wonder what ahaana is upto..."!!

As ashutosh drove ; nidhi troed ahaana n james but the phones were switched off...she was worried..

As they entered the mishra hoysehold; sudhir looked at nidhi n putting a hand on jer head said"thanx for telling ahaana to keep us in the loop"ashu seemed surprised as nanda explained how nidhi had advised ahana to talk to ger parents and then nidhi had herself told nanda that ahaana needed ger mre than ever...ashutosh looked at nidhi...and both looked at james ...who stood up..n said"i am sorry..but I do not appreciate this public display of our personal discord...n if ahaana wishes to abort...let her sign the divorce papers first..."and there was hushed silence...as ashutosh nidhi looked at each other...life was strange indeed...their babies gad united them but here was s baby causing tje separation of his parents...nidhi sighed...n slumped...

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#215

udaan...

"James ...plz dont leave...beta baitho na..."! Said dr nanda...while sudhir n dr ashutosh looked on quietly.james relented and slumped into the sofa as ahaana looked at him...bristling with rage.she said"james I am not ready for motherhood..I dont want to to myself to this baby..I have my life ahead...abhi nahi..."! James looked up and finally spoke again"papa...mummy "he addressed his inlaws "I did not want to involve anyone in anything so personal..but since it has become public...n I dont wish to be dishonest with any of u...let me say..I am against abortion..I feel ahana is 29 and its not that she n I cant take care of a baby...its just that she has fixations n is not open to any reason...and let me add...I am a catholic n in my faith abortion is as bad as murder...so if ahana still insists ...I would rather end the marriage..as it is there seems little in it"dr sudhir gave a sharp look to his son in law n daughter...n sigalled nanda to speak...she did.."ahana ..beta...if its the upbringing u r scared of...to mai paaloongi usse...dadi bhi hain..family support..."ahaana reacted"mamma..I want it to be my decision...and james ne kaha tha he loves me ...I didnt know he was marrying only to have kids...such a shame"!!! And she thundered inside ...as nidhi looked st the others n followed her..

Dr ashutosh looked at james n said"dekho james...thpda tum bhi reasonable raho...shaadi bachchon ka khel nahi...aur agar ahaana ready nahi hai...for whatever reason...you cant force her...afterall finally a baby has to be a mother's call..."dr james looked up...and said in a controlled voice "sir...let me tell u..ahaana is not ready for a baby..for a relation ship ..for marriage...she behaves like a kid..I feel our union was a mistake..."sudhir sighed n looked at nanda n ashutosh ..."dekho beta..she is our only child n we have pampered her...tabhi to hum feel karte hain ki tum mature ho...thoda patient raho...tum dono baat karo aapas mei..."nidhi emerged from the room ...saying"she s crying...james you need to address her concerns...plz"dr james stood up..shaking his head in irritation and walked in...while the group outside heard heated argument ...till finally ahaana came out saying "I am going with james...but that doesnt mean I have agreed ..."

Sudhir sighed and said "lets hope they sort it out...nahi to badi mushkil hogi"...

As nidhi sat mum while ashutosh drove and seeing her quiet..he said"nidhi..kahaan kho gayee"??? Nidhi almost whispered"soch rahi thi...I have been so lucky...thank u dr ashutosh...mera view point samajhne ke liye...mujhe time dene ke liye..."ashutosh smiled n held her hand"nidhi...main romance karna nahi jaanta per yeh samajhta hoon ki rishte mei hume ek doosre ki khwaaishon ki izzat karni chahiye...aur waise bhi ..jab col verma ne tumhara haath mere haath me diya tha tab kaha tha ki mai tumhari khushi ka khayaal rakhoon...aur mai apna vaada nahi tod sakta...and in hindsight I do feel...it was good to have waited for kids...you are such a lovely mother...ab..I d have hated myself agar apni chahaton ko tumhare paaon ki zanjeer banaa deta

.."! Nidhi looked up...her eyes swelling with love n pride..n spoke up"to james kyun nahi samajhta yeh sab"?? Ashutosh sighed"the fact us...iss shaadi me aur problems hain...this baby has just precipitated them...

Suddenly nidhi's cell buzzed..n she was in an animated conversation with nishu's teacher. ."chaliye...ab I d better focus on nishu's picnic...shaam ko I have to pack n also buy a few things..."! Ashutosh smiled and as he parked the car at kgh he said"i am sorry..main kuch help nahi kar paaoonga ..I have a major surgery..."nidhi smiled n held his hand..her eyes saying "dont worry..main hoon na"!!! n dr ashutosh smiled...his eyes having that softness which came from the love that he had for his young wife who had walked into his cabin as an intern n into his life as a butterfly...

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Nidhi had been packing all that nishu would require in his two night trip to a national park close to lucknow ..she had packed according to the list mailed by the teacher n then some chips, n chocolates that he loved ..n as she explained to him that he must obey his teachers n not leave the group..and as they packed; both smiled to see lil guddi running and doing a parallel packing ; putting her clothes n shoes in a bag...n as nidhi finished nishu's packing ...guddi also came n said"imm leady mamma"!!! And nidhi lifted her n said"beta...bhaiya jaa raha hai picnic pe...hum yehi hai..."and she yelled pulling her hair...just when her dad entered...tired but almost ligjting up to see his children. ..

As he took guddi in his arms n patted nishu ; who explained what was happening ..ashu kissed guddi n added"main aur guddi jaayenge ghumi ghumi..."n winked to nishu..as he giggled n nidhi got tea n sandwiches...as ashu relaxed with the kids ; nishu said"mamma tum papa ke sath gayi thi na national park..."n as nidhi nodded trying not to blush...nishu answered the unasked question in ashu's eyes"chacha ne bataaya..."!! Ashutosh smiled n remembering their time he almost shocked nidhi as ge said"odomos rakhi na"?? And nishu said"yesss papa...sab rakha...per sandwich nahi"and as he gobbled one more of tomato sandwich, ashu cuddled him n said"yeh to tumhari mamma ki speciality hai...when u come back tab khaayenge..sath mei..."nihu kissed ashu on the cheek n asked"papa..aap chaloge mujge drop karne..ya surgery hai"?? Ashutosh caressed nishu...admiring the understanding that the child had evolved for his father...ashutosh smiled n answered"beta kal to saturday hai...chutti hai...aur main ktun nahi aaoonga apne baby ko see off karne.."and nishu hugged him as the copy cat guddi left her packing n hugged her father ...and dr ashutosh's hands were really full!!!

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At dinner , armaan n baba talked to nishu ..explaining how interesting ot d be with his friends...nishu seemed excited to the core but as he looked at nidhi n then at guddi...he knew he would be missed...but dr ashutosh tried to add spice n laughter as he said"guddi ..bhaiya ke bat ball se khoob khelna ab do din...I d bowl n you bat"!! And baba laughed n said"arre bhai tab to mere ghar ke sab sheeshe toot jaayenge"!!!

As nishu got up...he was kissed by baba n armaan as nidhi added"yes subah aapko nahi uthaaoongi..he has to leave at 5 ...maxi rukegi...guddi ke paas ..."!! And an irritable guddi yelled"main bhi ..."and guddi lifted her n carried her to bed...as she patted her to sleep...nishu came n sat next to her...n as dr ashutosh rechecked his packing, nidhi settled guddi and came to nishu's room...nishu's eyes were a mixture of excitement and a joy with just a glint of gloom...as his parents kissed him n came to their room...

As nidhi settled...she sighed...n dr ashutosh smiled as he lay down..."dont worry...school picnic pe jaa raha hai...south pole pe nahi..."nidhi didnt say anything but just hugged dr ashutosh...as he put his arms around her n kissing her hair he said"tum bhi na...ek dum bachchi ho..."!!

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It was early morning when nidhi got ready , fixed sandwiches n milk n then helped nishu get ready; helping him to get ready even as he insisted"mamma..I can do it myself"while dr ashutosh stood n watched...the mother n the son...and then quietly brought nishu's breakfast...even packing a few sandwiches for the bus..as nishu smiled n...then tiptoed into guddi's room ..kissing her maggi hair..as she slept lost in dreams of her "trip"!! Nishu looked around and then put her favourite teddy close to her...as he waved his hand n nidhi n ashutosh took his bag n water bottle n in the drawing room were baba armaan maxi n kaka..blessing nishu n armaan kissed him n said"khoob enjoy kariyo meri jaan...yahaan guddi ko hum sambhaal lenge..."!! And kaka n baba added"beta jaldi se aana..tere bina mann nahi lagega"!!

As they reached the school; ashutosh got down n put the bottle around nishu's neck n deposited his bag with the teacher...as nidhi gave him last minute instructions. ..the teachers smiled n said"madam plz relax ...20 teachers are going with 50 kids...we r going to be v careful..and monday morning ..by 11 we d be back...aur aap cell pe call ker sakte hain..."as nishu boarded the bus...waving to his parents...ashutosh put his arm around nidhi...making her turn...n nidhi looked back once more trying to have one more look of their nishu..."ek baar bus mei mil aaoon "?? She asked ..

but ashutosh held her hand ...n shook his head..."nidhi...dont tie him up..

he s fine...aa jaayega ..chalo ab...guddi uth jaayegi"!! And ashutosh drove back ..keeping a close eye on nidhi...

as they reached home ..guddi was still asleep n maxi got them tea ...ashutosh sipped and said"nidhi..aaj yeh crockery almirah clean karwao to...dekho tumhare crystal pe kitna dust hai..."nidhi nodded as she began to take out the coveted crystal glasses n knick knacks..cleaning each n every piece herself ...n ashutosh smiled...his plan of keeping her busy n occupied was succeeding...

it was around 8.30 that everyone heard the crying of guddi and as ashutosh brought her outside. .she rubbed her eyes n took the milk glass from maxi..but then looked around and said"bhaiya...gayaa'?? And as nidhi tried to explain; the lil girl wriggled down n ran around trying to search for her brother...n finally came back n pucketed her face n mewed"nishooo bhaiya..kaaa hai"?? Nidhi got up...almost collecting getself n said"chalo guddi...new dresses try karenge..."and guddi giggled ...and ran after her mom...as dr ashutosh foldded his newspaper n said"chalo..main judge karoonga fashion parade"!!

And ashutosh smiled indulgently as guddi wore her new frocks n salwar kameez ...a pink one that nidhi had got for her...n then she sat with nidhi's old lipsticks...greasing her face ..as nidhi smiled n kissed her...n ashutosh said"tum brunch banwaao...main isse ready karta hoon..phir shaam ko keerti ne bulsya hai...yaad hai naa"?? Nidhi nodded n pulled a yellow frock n pantie for guddi ...

"Naughty bachchi...papa ko bhigo diya...v bad"!! It was a naughty guddi splashing water in the bath tub as ashutosh stood guard lest she slip...the bath in the adult tub was a new world for guddi and she wanted the bubbles n shampoo...n it was after much cajoling that she relented n let her father xarry her outside...his own clothes dripping...and as he readoed ger..combing her hair..but struggling with the clip..nidhi came in n smiled"neurosurgeon sahib..beti ka clip nahi lag raha?? Yeh scalpel se tough hai...jaiye change kariye..."!! And as ashutosh accepted a dry pair he said"she s v naugjty..nishu kitna seedha hai..."!! N almost immediately nidhi looked at her cell...and ashutosh patted her"aajayega phone..dont worry..he d be fine..tunhare sandwich kha raha hoga..."!!

it was during the chole kulche brunch that nishu's call came from his teachers cell n the whole family tried to grab the cell...till ashutosh smiled n put it on loudspeaker so that they could all hear him...nidhi smiled ..relief palpable in her eyes ..as armaan n ashutosh asked about tje scenery n animals n guddi just yelled"bhaiyyaaa"!!

As the call ended nidhi seemed more chirpy...baba smiled n added"bachche hote hi aise hain..pal bhar ko door hp jaayein to dil dhadakna band ker deta hai..."and armaan added in lighter vain "arre ab dil ka doctor kahaan se laayein ..yahaan to dimaag ka hai ..bus"!! And all laughed..as nidhi teased"aap meri chinta chodoye..shaam ke liye ready hona shuru kar deejiye..dr keerti ke special guest to aap hi hain"!!! And armaan looked at ashutosh n nidhi...his garb of humour falling for a moment to expose the real serious core of a man left alone on life...

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"Plz come in...aaiye na sir"!! It was dr keerti in a green sari ushering the mathur family into the well appointed home ...as they settled on the cream leather sofa ...and guddi pointed to a painting n said"sun"!! Keerti laughed as all looked at the lovely but melancholy painting of a sunset...as armaan was about to ask...ashutosh added"keerti paints v well...college se hi"!! And baba smiled at armaan , adding "hum surgeons ki ungliyaan violin brush...scalpel sab pe chalti hain"!! And armaan quipped"bus tie nahi baandh sakti"!! And as ashutosh blushed n keerti looked affectionately at ashu n nidhi...

While keerti organised dinner ..she took guddi with her n made her sit ob the kitchen slab ..as nidhi followed n was surprised to find guddi yaking away to glory...and as keerti poured the paneer...guddi yakked about nishu...

As everyone sat for dinner...paneer..kofta ..bhindi..chane n naan ..all enjoyed the food as nidhi said"aap kaise sab ker leti hain..."n keerti replied"arre nidhi tum to yeh sab bhi karti ho aur bachche n humare dr hardstone ko bhi sambhalti ho..."and armaan added"yeh to hai...nidhi is no.1 at everything"!! And keerti agreed..

As keerti got up to clear the table; armaan helped her while nidhi patted a sleepy guddi ...mumbling "nishu bhaiya'"!! And nidhi looked at ashutosh...wasn't he missing their son?dr ashutosh suddenly got up.."let me just talk to nishu's teacher...kaisa raha day...so gaya hoga"!! And as he went into the balcony to talk...nidhi tealised looking at his tense shoulders relaxing slowly...the lines of worry fading from his forehead...yes he too had been missing nishu...maybe more than her...its just that he did not express it...nidhi recalled what dadi bua had told her long back"mardon ke pressure cooker mei aansoon ka safety valve nahi hota..."!! And nidhi smiled as she looked at guddi fast asleep in her arms...n she pushed her hair back n kissed her...twice...for her and nishu...

"Tumhe dar nahi lagta akele"?? Asked armaan as he setved the dessert...keerti smiled..."pichle 22 sal se akele reh rahi hoon...ab to aadat si ho gayi..."baba smiled n added"beta..akelepan ko kabhi aadat nahi banne dena chahiye...man is a social animal..."and keerti smiled...and said"i know sir...ya baba kahoon"?? And the contrast between her n mala flashd on every one...baba smiled n said"bilkul...baba is fine...aur ab hum milte rahenge...so no akelapan..."n keerti looked at guddi...n said almost wistfully"baba plz if possible to guddi ko bhi laya kariye aur nishu too...

I love kids..."almost biting her tongue ..at the admission of her buroed emotions...armaan smiled n nodded"guddi apne form me hogi to tumhari sab paintings ko lipstick se colour ker degi"!! As nidhi narrated how she was always after her lipsticks...and keerti seemed mesmerised. ..

Finally baba got up.."bhai chalte hain...n keerti beta..aati raha karo..humari nidhi bahut khatir karegi "n nidhi smiled n reiterated. ..as they walked out...armaan trailing behind...n as the rest walked on...he stole the moment..."keerti...tum aur main dono akele hain...kyun na yeh akelapan baant liya karein..."?? Keerti seemed a lil shocked as armaan smiled n said"mera matlab ki ashu nidhi ke ghar aaya karo...mai bhi bachchon ko laya karoonga...dekhna..painting karne ka waqt hi nahi milega phir...sirf maggi banaogi"!! N keerti laughed...after years...as she waved ...there was someone who had made her laugh...and she felt that one didnt need a relationship or constant companionship to be complete...sometimes relationships without bonds could also make one complete...

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Dr ashutosh kissed guddi ...n as he peeped into nishu's room..he saw nidhi caressing his quilt...n humming...ashutosh gulped ...as he knew inspite of all his efforts to keep her busy ..nidhi had been thinking of n missing nishu...

He held her shoulders...n whispered..."hey...apne bachchon se time ho to ..do pal mere saath bhi guzaaro..."nidhi turned away...saying 'aaj mann nahi..."ashutosh held on..."arre chaai to pee sakte gain saath..saath ya woh bhi nahi"?? And she smiled...and went out to make tea...adrak wali chaai...

*******nidhi seemed restless in her sleep...as dr ashutosh too kept thinking of nishu...had he eaten?? Been to the toilet?? Was he missing them?? When he suddenly felt nidhi wake up with a start...:"nishu...dr ashurosh...nishu"!! And ashutosh almost held her to his chest...calming her ...caressing her back..his eyes telling her that their son was fine...safe n sound...and quietly nidhi closed her eyes...as she settled on his chest...in the security of his arms...their hearts beating together ...waiting for their son...their nishu...

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#216

ek nayi raah...

"Leejiye chai..."it was nidhi giving the morning cup of adrak wali chai to a sleepy dr ashutosh. As nidhi went into nishu's room..n pulled the curtains; dr ashu smiled n called her"nidhi..chai nahi logi"?? Nidhi smiled , peeping at guddi,"na...mera mann nahi hai aaj.."! Ashutosh shook his head as nidhi pulled out her lavender churidar kurta n asked ashu"kya pehnenge aap...kurta pyjama ya tees n jeans"?? Dr ashutosh finished his cup of tea n yawned n said"i am not going to bathe...aaj breakfast in bed...paper in bed ...aur lunch..."nidhi pouted"theek hai rahiye bed me ...maine socha tha..kahi baahar..."ashutosh pulled nidhi close n said"tumne to baat poori nahi hone di hai..mai keh raha tha we d go out for lunch..kisi achche se chinese joint mei...guddi aur tumhe dono ko chinese bahut pasand hai..."nidhi broke into a loving smile n then touchingvthe collar of his tee ; she said ..."aur uske baad coffee...jo aapko bahut pasand hai..."ashutosh had a look of nostalgia in his eyes"chalo aaj wahi us open air coffee shop mei chalenge..jahaan ..yaad hai mai aur tum.."nidhi nodded but added"lekin lunch nahi ..dinner pe chalenge...aur laaate nite coffeee...phir subah to nishu aa hi jaayega"!!!

As dr ashutosh pulled her nose n kissed it..nidhi got up n went into the wash room ...as dr ashutosh got up to close the wardrobe ; she had left open...n his eyes fell on all her saris n churidar kurtas...her sandles ..so many of them...but he smiled as he observed that nidhi hardly ever wore those high heeled ones any longer, she normaly wore her kolhapuri chappals...he opened her drawer in which she kept her jewellery...nearly all the pieces giftwd by him...he looked at the earrings he had bought from delhi...n the solitaires...n the blue artificial ones that he had gifted her during their courtship days...ashutosh closed the wardrobe and walked to guddi's room ...she was turning around n aahu knew she d wake up...and as an indulgent father he carried her in his arms to their bed ...as guddi hugged him n pouted"papppa"!!

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It was a cheerful guddi clad in a blue polka dot shorts n white tees who was jumping around in her parent's room and running to take bites from her mamma n papa of dahi n aloo paratha...and as ashu relished the paratha, he hummed a song he n nidhi had loved when they were awaiting nishu...it had turned out to be more true than said.

JEEVAN KI BAGIYA MEHKEGI CHEHKEGI LEHKEGI

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there was a knock ...n guddi ran "chacha..."as armaan entered with nidhi saying"aaiye na armaanji"

Armaan sat on ashu's study chair ...looking at his friend's happy family...ashutosh knew he wanted to say something...he waited to hear what it was...

"Ashu...mai ek dorahe pe khada hoon...ek raah naina ki taraf ja ke khatm ho jati hai...us dagar pe nain roz ..her pal chalta hoon..akela ...lekin yaadon ke sahaare...aur doosri .."he moved to the window as nidhi decided to get up..give friends privacy but dr ashutosh held her hand...as armaan sighed"aur doosri raah lagta hai jaati hai dr keerti ki taraf...iss dagar pe chalne se mujhe darr lagta hai..main akelepan ka itna used to ho gaya hoon ki...koi saathi...I feel I cannot share my life 247 with anyone...aur naina...woh to humesha rahegi mere sath..mere paas..mujh mei..."nidhi could not control her tears...yes lives may end but relationships dont...her mind went back to that fateful septembwr evening when she had lost her baby...nearly 4 years back..n yet the wound was fresh...ashutosh gave her hand a squeeze ...as she wiped hwr tears...ashutosh spoke "armaan..iss masle ka hul to tu hi nikaal sakta hai...per yeh mai zuroor kahoonga..ki shaayad keerti bhi wahi mehsoos ker rahi ho ..jo tu kar raha hai...

So kyun na tum dono..aisi raah banaao ..ki jisme tum saath bhi ho...aur apni apni yaadon ke paas bhi...give it a thought..."the idea seemed to have appealed to armaan as he smiled n took guddi..."to chal meri coochie pie...ghoom ke aate hain...keerti aunty ke ghar..."n guddi squealed with joy...as armaan took her...

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"Ateet ; who taught you to make your ned "?? It was the wonderstruck teacher who asked nishu this..as she stepped into his neat tent n saw him tidy things..for himself n his friend.nishu smiled a lil self consciously n said"mam my mother..."n the teacher patted him...

As the children sat on logs for the breakfast ; they wrre served fruit; bread n cutlets with hot tea..."as nishu ate the bread...he recalled the tasty tomato sandwiches that hus mother made...oh how they melted in the mouth...nishu almost smacked his lips...as his friend exclaimed"yuck..I dont like this"!! But nishu ate on ..as nidhi had taught him never to waste food...

As they began their jeep safari, nishu was with a teacher n 8 other kids in a safari ..looking out for animals..ginny n aruna , two girls talked on inspite of the teacher telling them not to...and as the driver pointed out "see ...a deer"they shrieked"chooo chweet"!!! And nishu suddenly missed his chatter box guddi...what must she be doing?? Was she missing him?? He d surely buy something for her from the craft centre...nidhi n ashutosh, like other parents had deposited 500 rs as pocket money with the teacher...yes guddi would be delighted with a toy...or naybe a tee...but will that much money be sufficient?? Nishu's vrow seemed furrowed...he was planning the first gift for his lil sis😛😛

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"Arre armaan...n guddi...wow ..welcome ..aao na"it was a relaxed keerti in a blue n white batic kaftaan as she opened the door...and took guddi in her godi..n guddi kissed her cheek impromptu. ..as keerti's clear eyes suddenly flooded...she looked away..n blinked..

Armaan sat on a bean bag outside the kitchen with guddi colouring a sheet with crayons ..using colours vibrantly ..as keerti brewed coffee for the two of them n fried smileys for guddi..

Guddi exclaimed"purple"as she held a crayon...n keerti said"wow..brilliant"armaan added"nidhi bahut sikhati hai bachchon ko...I really dont know kaise manage karti hai ..after hospital...aur ashu bhi to hai...tie bhi nahi baandhta apni.."guddi looked up as she heard her father's name...n smiled"nidddi ..meli tie"!!! And keerti n armaan laughed loudly...

As keerti began to feed guddi; armaan asked"tumhe bachche bahut pasand hain na"?? Keerti smiled a sad smile as she said"jo apne paas na ho...us sheh se to pyaar hota hi hai..yehi hai insaani fitrat...human psychology"!!

Armaan kept quiet...he did not want to evoke her past nor share his...not today atleast...he looked at keerti...n said"keerti...kya tum apni shaamein..apni tanhaaiyaan mere saath baantogi?? Will you..."?? Keerti stood up...holding guddi...n said"no armaan...no...I wont marry u or any other man for that reason...I have had my share of love...n I can live with those memories for ever..."!!

Armaan smiled impishly as he held her fingers lightly;"arre yaar baat to sun lo poori...I wanted to ask u"WILL U BE MY FRIEND FOR LIFE...KYA TUM AUR MAIN PUKKE DOST BAN SAKTE HAIN?? KOI PYAAR NAHI...BUS EK DOOSRE PE AITBAAR; EK DOOSRE KI ZINDAGI MEI JHAANKE NAHI..BUS EK DOOSRE KI TANHAAIYAAN BAANTEIN...AUR APNE APNE BEDROOM AUR CREDIT CARDS ALAG ALAG RAKHEIN"!!!! Keerti laughed...as she hugged armaan..n he tousled her hair..."yes..sath holiday pe chalenge...kyun"?? Armaan nodded"aur tum mujhe apni conference pe bhi le ja sakti ho...I mean...I d sleep in a different room"!! N keerti laughed"yesss drivers ke sath"!!!!

And as guddi finished her colouring n smileys ; she yawned n said"chacha...ninni"!!

As keerti began to pat her..she seemed restless n took a while ...as keerti smiled n added"armaan zindagi se zyaada maangna nahi chahiye...aur kuch sapno ki ek umr hoti hai...uske baad woh sapne hi rahein to zyaada bhaate hain...huqeequat ho jaayein to aankhon mei chubhte hain...humaare liye..humara kaam hai...apna apna...zindagi jeene ka, usse dekhne ka ek nazariya hai...apna apna...per bhir bhi..."armaan completed"phir bhi...agar hum jab kabhi saath mil ker apni tanhaaiyaan baante ...yehi bahut hai...agli baar tumhe...naina se ru ba ru karwaaoonga...aur tum..."kerrti sighed"yes ...milwaaoongi sanjay se...naina...aur sanjay...humari yaadein...humari zindagi ka atoot hissa..."and armaan patted her as he took guddi n said bye...till the next meeting..as keerti hummed in her home..."ajeeb dastaan hai yeh...kahaan shuru kahaan khatam...yeh manzile hain kaunsi."!!!

As armaan handed a sleeping guddi to ashutosh...he asked"kaun sa rasta chuna"??? N armaan smiled as he looked at baba listening to ghazals n said"HUM DARIYA HAIN..APNA HUNAR JAANTE HAIN.

JIDHAR BEH CHALENGE, RASTA KHUD VA KHUD BAN JAAYEGA"!! N nidhi n ashu knew...it was a new unconventional path...

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"Chalo bhi..I am so hungry ki mai chop suey bhi enjoy karoonga"drawled dr ashutosh as guddi ran around with her water bottle while nidhi was trying the cell of nishu's teacher...till dr aahutosh came n took the phone "chalo...let him be...kal aa jayega...itni possessive rahogi..to kaise chalegi uski life..."and nidhi got up...as guddi ran to the car ...n climbed on the front seat...nidhi shouted"guddi back seat..nahi to mamma godi"!! But she d not relent"no...mamma no"and as ashutosh smiled n nidhi frowned as she settled for the back seat n aahu put the seat belt for the new lady in his life...his sweet lil daughter with maggi hair!!*************

As they sat in the wonderful RICE BOWLnidhi ordered chop suey n fried rice with manchurian ...but guddi was disappointed not to find "nnoodddles"so chow mein had to be fast tracked...otherwise guddi was ready to exhibit her decibel level!!!

As the food arrived, she ate with relish...but in a well mannered way...n funally said"buss mamma''!! N even nidhi smiledas she n dr ashutosh recalled the time when they had had a party with her friends...when nishu was young...ashu added"shaayad ahaana ka birthday tha"nidhi nodded as she sighed"zindagi...kaisi hai paheli..."and ashutosh agreed as he held ger fingers...toying with her ring...and lil guddi extended her lil hand too...as nidhi laughed...n ashutosh took guddi's hand"come meri princess...now ice cream...n coffee"!!

As they sat sipping latte while guddi ate her tooty frooti..nidhi exclaimed"i think ..hum yahaan 10 baras baad aa rahe hain..."ashutosh nodded n said"das barson mei meri to zindagi badal di tumne...aur coffe bhi...cappachino se latte pe aa gaya"!! Nidhi smiled as her eyes admired him once again...the man the world had warned her against...the man who was a dry doctor...the man who had no space for any woman in his life...today that man sat sipping coffee with his wife..n held his chubby daughter...his children's laughter was his symphony ..his wife's love the music of his life...

as nidhi held a sleeping guddi, dr ashutosh drove thru the streets of lucknow...both reminiscencing their past together...till ashutosh said"kitni ajeeb baat hai..yehi shehar..kitna bemaani berang..sunsaan .lagta tha..jab tum nahi thi mere saath...aur ab jab tum ho to..sab hai...rang ..bahaar...mele..zindagi ke.."nidhi nodded...as she looked into his eyes n said"yehi to pyaar hai ..."!! And dr ashutosh entwined her fingers in hus n held them as he hummed

"Gulon mei rang bhare...mausam e bahaar chale

Chale bhi aao ki gulshan ka kaarobaar chale"!!!

and nidhi smiled and added"yeh kis sadi kaa gaana hai?? B.C ka yaAD ka"?? And ashutosh shook his head ...as nidhi put the fm that sang"

"KHAALI PEELI ROKNE KA NAHI

TERE DADDY KO MUJHE TOKNE KA NAHI"!! And ashutosh quipped"waah kya lyrics hain...ghalib ke pote ne likha hoga..I swear..."and nidhi laughed her head off...as a sleepy guddi got up to her favourite song and began to sing"TERE DOGGIE KO MUJH PE BHONKNE KA NAHI...KHAALI PEELI..ROKNE KA NAHI". !

Snd the symphony continued...with ashutosh smiling at his vibrant nidhi...n boisterous daughter...n awaited his son...

Suddenly nidhi's cell rang...it was a message...n her face lost colour...

"Dr ashutosh...ahana...she has got an abortion done...oh god"!!!

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#217

front seat...

It was early next morning that dr ashutosh n nidhi left a sleeping guddi who had cried the previous night for her nishu bhiya...and entered the parking of city mother n child hospital..

As nidhi hurried down ..ashutosh held her hand...as if stopping her...nidhi looked at him n said"dr ashutosh...ahaana needs me...she s my friend..."dr ashutosh nodded as they entered ...his eyes apprehensive ..what if ahaana's abortion made nidhi remember her own miscarriage. ..he could not bear to see the shadow of pain on her face...in her bubbly eyes...he sighed as they almost arrested their steps...there stood ahaana in a green churidar kurta with sudhir n nanda...she seemed to have been discharged...n as nidhi tried to hold her n aak..she seemed irritated"bus nidhi...I m sick n tired of explanation. .why did I abort...why did I go against john..why do I not respect motherhood...well I dont n thats what it is...let me be myself...I dont want to be someone else...n if james does not like me this way...well he can file a divorce...bye..I m goung home...my father's place...two days mei I d be back in kgh ...chal bye..."as ashutosh stepped back; putting an arm around nidhi ..sudhir n nanda kept quiet as they took ahana away...without james...sudhir just sighed"i tell you...children are so head strong at times..."and they walked out...

Dr ashutosh pulled nidhi out of her stupor n got her back...she seemed a lil dazed...was she recalling her own misfortune. ..."nidhi kya hua?? Baat kya hai..."?? Nidhi didnt reply for a while but then spoke"ahana james ki shaadi toot jaayegi ab..."ashutosh held her hand..knowing how steongly she was feeling for her friend...but dr ashutosh reflected maturely"yes indeed..ahaana had behaved immaturely...but could james love her so little...could he actually divorce her...then did he deserve her at all????

Engrossed in these entangled webs the car entered mathur niwas..n nidhi almost rusehed to hold her guddi...her fat lil angel...who had been crying for her brother...nidhi looked at the clock..it was 9 am..in two hrs nishu d arrive...

She lifted guddi in her arms ...n as the angel opened her eyes...her long eyelids lifting...she asked"bhiyaa aa gaya?? Nishu come"?? And ashutosh smiled as he took her from nidhi...and kissed her.."chali jaldi se brush kero nhai nhai kar ke ready ho jao to bhaiya ko lene chalenge...bus run jaldi..."and guddi seemed to run arpund in fast motion as she pulled a polka dot frock n ran to nidhi to open her night suit...nidhi seemed to forget all pains...as she smiled...n within a few moments...in front of the world famous neurosurgeon stood his lovely two year old daughter with short curly hair..looking gorgeous in a blue dotted frock..and his young wife completely wet ...trying to control her sneezes!!! Ashutosh shook his head as he gave the towel to nidhi n said"jaao change karo...main iss miss sahiba ko khilata hoon"!!

As ashutosh fed poha to guddi:; she wanted him to search for potato pieces ...and as the dextrous fingers of the neurosurgeon did this great feat..baba laughed ...n said"kuch baras pehle..kaun keh sakta tha..ki scalpel pakadne wali ungliyaan beti ko aaloo khilaanyengi"!! And ashu smiled...and then turned serious as baba discussed about ahana...ashutosh spoke"baba...aaj kal ki generation..jaldi mei faisle leti hai...two minute decisions..."!! Before baba could reply; nidhi emerged in a grey n yellow sari ..looking lovely ..as she smiled n asked"armaanji..."?? Baba replied"nishu ka favourite cake lene gaya jai...

"N nidhi spoke "aur maine uske tomato sandwich bana diye hain"!! Guddi clapped as she ran around blowing kisses at the pics of nishu..as nidhi n ashu looked mesmerised...

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Ashutosh n nidhi waited with guddi in their arms ..as the children emerged from the bus snd the teacher handed them over to the parents...the fourth child was ateet mathur...and as nishu emerged..guddi almost darted ...only to be caught by nidhi...as dr ashutosh moved forward n held his son...lifting him up n kissing his forehead ...before putting him down and realising that he wanted to carry his own bag...the green shoots of independence had begun to show...

nidhi held nishu's face in her hands ...n held her tears back ...just as guddi's patience gave way n she hugged her "nishu bhiya"!!!

On the drive back home; nishu explained the fun they had ..the tent life..how the wind whistled at night...the rides n the animals...and then he looked up.."u know mamma...I told my teacher that my mamma papa went on their honey moon to a wild life park...so she laughed"!!! Ashutosh ..looked at nishu..who sat beside him ...while nidhi n guddi were at the back seat..he ruffled his hair n said"arre your teacher does not know ki tumhari mamma kitni adventurous hai..."!! And all laughed...

Just as they entered the home, a big balloon burst and there was lot of glitter n confetti that fell on nishu n guddi...as they squealed with joy n nishu was hugged by baba kaka ...maxi n then lifted up by his chacha...nidhi came out with his favourite sandwiches while armaan made him cut his favourite choco cake ..in the shape of a jungle hut!!! As nishu bit into the sandwiches...his tongue smacked his lips...as he could feel his mom's love melting in his mouth!!!

nishu suddenly left food n ran in...to emerge with a big goody bag...and pulled out key chains with woodden chips...for baba kaka chacha n his father...n as nidhi looked at him..he said"aap to koi chabi nahi rakhti"!! N baba joked"arre nishu iske paas to sabse zuroori chabi rehti hai...tere papa ki chabhi"!!!! N all laughed...as nishu pulled out a clip for nidhi n then looking at his impatient doll sister...he took out a tee with a tiger on it...n guddi shouted"whaaaooo"trying to imitate the roar of a tiger...as nushu hugged her...n baba exclaimed"beta is ghar ne...hum sab ne tujhe bahut miss kiya...bahut"!!!

'Achcha nishu...ab mai aur mamma hospital jaa rahe hain...tum apni stories guddi aur baba ko sunana...see u in the evening..aur aaj shaam pizza hut time"!!! And guddi jumped as she remembered her fav pizza"veg exlabagazaaa"thereby meaning veg extravaganza!!!

as nidhi fumbled with the seat belt...n ashutosh shook his head n put it for her...his hands grazing her belly for just an extra second...and nidhi almost trembled at his touch...and as he withdrew ...she regained her composure n said"chaliye ..kabhi to aap ke saath front seat pe baithne ka mauqua mila...nahi to aspke bachchon be to mujhe push ker diya back ground mei"!!

Dr ashutosh took her fingers n said"hey doc...mere liye tum humesha front seat pe rahogi...tumhari jagah koi nahi ke sakta...koi bhi nahi..."n nidhi smiled..

as the fm played"

tere bina jiya jaaye na..."and the enigmatic dr ashutosh drove on!!!

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#218

nail polish... action replay...

It was after about four days that ahaana knocked at dr ashutosh's cabin..and as she entered .ashutosh looked up...n ahana spoke up"sir I have come to join..."dr ashutosh spoke "ahana how are u "?? Ahana sighed"sir I am fine...want to start working again"! Ashutosh spoke"ahana ...how is james now"??

"Sir I dont know...I am living with my dad n mom..he has not contacted me...maybe I get the divorce papers soon ..."ashutosh threw the file he was reading n got up"oh come on ahana..relationships are not taps u can turn on n off...sab theek ho jayega..just be a lil mature ..."ahana looked up"sir aap yeh advice james ko dejiyega plz...I just want to work..."ashutosh realised ..ahana was still surrounded by anger n ego..he smiled n said"go..n join the children's ward.."!! Ahana said thanx n went off as dr ashutosh dialled sudhir...

"Jaanta hoon ashutosh...maine hi shaayad bigaada hai usse...head strong hai...james se bhi kya expectations rakhoon jab ..."ashutosh spoke"no sudhir...james should be more mature n responsible...after all a man needs to be more mature..."! Sudhir sighed sadly as ashutosh finally said"baat karoonga main james se..."!! And ashutosh got up n walked out to the opd...wanting to talk to nidhi but came back seeing the long line of patients waiting for her...as nidhi was chatting n diagnosing an old man...who seemed to smile n say"daaktar aadhi beemaari to aapse baat kerke hi door ho gayi.."n ashutosh smiled as he withdrew...how nidhi enjoyed being a general practitioner...if only she could go in for PG...

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"Mujhe cookery course karne ka bahut mann hai...week ends pe..."!! It was nidhi who announced this as she put the plates of the pudding that all had loved away...ashutosh frowned n said"kabhi M D karne ki bhi sochaa karo..for a change.."nidhi giggled"achcha sochna hi hai to soch loongi..chocolate cake bake karte karte...aur ab mujhe lecture dene ke bajaaye meri table saaf karne me help kariye...chaliye...uthiye "!! And armaan n baba laughed as nishu asked"mamma aap M D kyun nahi karti...is ot v tough...aap fail ho jaaogi kya"?? Nidhi pouted n said"fail paas to pataa nahi per haan itti padhaai hogi ki marr jaaoongi padhte padhte..."!! N nishu was left open mouthed gaping!!

Nidhi emerged with coffee fpr adults n chocolate milk for kids..while ashu was talking to baba about col verma's house repairs "haan maine kaha ki kych dino ko yahaan aa jaayein..per woh maante hi nahi"said ashutosh ...as nidhi sat n said"agar woh wahaan happy hain to let them be...waise bhi I get tired of dadi bua's nagging..."ashutosh smiled n reprimanded nidhi"tum boodhi ho jaaogi to guddi bhi aise hi kahegi..."n nidhi replied"agar main dadi bua ki tarah nag karoongi to yeh to mujhe disown ker degi busss'!! Ashutosh sighed as guddi got up wanting to sip his coffee n as he dodged the mug..she yelled...nidhi added"deejiye coffee..bahut headstrong hai yeh"n ashutosh smiled n said"bilkul maa pe gayi hai apni"!! And as nishu n armaan laughed..nidhi made a face n got up...

It was an hr later that ashutosh looked up from his book as nidhi yawned n slumped to the bed ...removing her gown n showing her pink nightie..."zara A.C to tez karoye na...sweating ho rahi hai...thak gayee"!! Dr ashutosh adjusted the temp. At 16 degrees n said"kyun khaana banati ho...hospital se aake rest kiya karo..."nidhi smiled"kyunki mujge aapke liye baba ke liye bachchon ke liye cook kerna achcha lagta hai...its my destresser...samjhe"!! N ashutosh just held her hand ...playing with her nails..."yeh shade change karo na...I dont like it"! Nidhi smiled"oh!! To dr hardstone aaj kal jr drs ke nail polish ke shades bhi observe kartein hain...wow some progress..."ashutosh pulled her nose n said"jr drs ke nahi...apni biwi ke...buss"!! And nidhi snuggled..."yaad hai jab aapne mere nails paint kiye the..."and ashutosh put his arm around her...kissing her hair he held her close...n whispered"nidhi...tumne to meri life paint ker di...in vibrant blue..."n nidhi giggled"to main nails blue paint ker loon..."!!! N added"aaj aahana ne green paint kiye the...sexy colour..."and ashutosh looked with a naughty glint before turning serious n saying"sudhir pateshaan hai...I think I should talk to james..."nidhi kept quiet...then added"i feel abhi ruk jaaiye..james is a loner..usse achcha nahi lagega..."ashu spoke"why not...ahana ki family kyun nahi explain kare...

"Nidhi held his hand n said gently ..."aap yaad kariye aap kitna gussa hue the jab dadi bua ne dr mallika ko...

"Ashutosh lowered his eyes..."nidhi...us galti ke liye maine tumne..humne kitna suffer kiya...I feel family advice is v important. ..aaj mere liye dadi bua kitni zuroori hain..."nidhi kissed his forehead...n said"kuch din rukiye..let things cool a lil...phir dekhiyega..."ashutosh sighed...n kissed nidhi n said"i am sorry nidhi...maine tumhe bahut dukh diye hain..."nidhi kissed him back n said"forget it...aapne kitne sukh bhi diye hain...itna pyaar..itna vishwaas..bachche...ghar..."ashutosh didnt say anything but just held nidhi close...her heart beating against his...n drowning all the gone by sad memories in their symphony...

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"Subah subah kya kar rahe hain aap..."?? Asked nidhi as she saw dr ashutosh rummaging thru her dressing table..he looked up n said"tumhari nail polish dhoondh raha hoon...aaha this is nice..."and he began to apply on her fingers ...as nidhi looked on mesmerised ...and as he went to the toes...she saod"paaon nahi plz"!! And ashutosh looked in mock disbelief"come on ..apni biwi ko choone ka visa lena hoga kya..."and began to apply the pale pink nail polish as nidhi looked on ...when suddenly guddi yelled"papppa mai bhi...me too"and sat on nidhi..extending her legs...ashutosh picked her up n hushed"mamma ke oopar nahi chadhna...mamma can get hurt...aao idhar..."!! And nidhi laughed her head off as guddi extended her feet n hands n her father the world famous neurosurgeon painted the nails...with greater dexterity than what he had with the scalpel...and as he finished she kissed him n ran out ..."dekho baba...papa put nailpolish on mamma n me...dekho...see look na"!! And as nidhi could hear the laughter of baba ...she n ashutosh blushed...n nidhi put her head on ashu's shoulder...just when the cell buzzed...ashu looked v tense as he heard...n teplied"col verma I d be there in 5 minutes"n then looked at nidhi..."dadi bua is passing blood in urine...we must rush..."!!

Nidhi stood transfixed as ashutosh pulled"nidhi lets rush its serious...might be kidney failure..."n nidhi nodded pushing back her tears...

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#219

Nidhi fumbled into her churidar kurta as dr ashutosh explained the situation to baba n the two rushed out ...leaving the kids asleep..armaan baba n kaka taking full responsibility. .

As dr ashutosh drove , he told nidhi to dial dr sunil of city central"hi sunil..main ashutosh..yaar ..its an emergency ..my grand mom in law seems to have had some kind of a kidney issue..what do u suggest..who is the best nephro..mere yahaan to dr kapur hain.."dr sunil halted for a moment and answered..."ashutosh..we have this dr james..he is v good indeed..i can send him across to kgh..or if u want to admit her here..no issues"! Ashutosh looked at nidhi..distraught but trying to be in control..he held her hand and gave it a lil squeeze "nahi sunil..i will keep her at kgh..but if you could send dr james..i d be very grateful.."!

As the car screeched to a halt at col verma's ..the ambulance was already there..dr ashutosh helped shift an unconscious dadi bua while nidhi put her things together with maxi...and just as she was about to leave the room..her gaze fell on the tiny idol of hanumanji that nidhi had always seen by dadi bua's bed side...she quietly put it with her stuff and emerged..ashutosh pointed"you go in the ambulance..i d drop maxi home n get col verma to kgh..dont worry..we d give her the very very best..."nidhi nodded as she stepped into the ambulance while dr ashutosh and cv followed in the car...as the solankis stood in shock n disbelief.

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"Dr james thos is her case history. ..a chronic case of hypertension. ."james nodded as he examined the patient ..and then said"sir if you could tell the dr on duty to take blood samples n send for tests immediately"ashutosh nodded as he rang ...n dr ahana came in...

For a second; both froze...but then james spoke"ahana"nidhi observed he did not adress her as the impersonal "dr ahana"and as she did as per his instructions...ashutosh n nidhi stood...

Dr james looked up"the tests will give us the confirmation. ..but i am quite sure its a renal failure...we will have to put her on dialysis ...n then start looking for a donor..her kids"??? Ashutosh shook his head...in the negative..as his gaze fell on a dejected col verma sitting outside..while nidhi tried to brave the situation inside...dr ashutosh knew ...there could be only one donor...nidhi...she was the closest relative ...of the right age group...but only if her blood group her tissue type matched...but then would it be prudent for nidhi...she had a whole life ahead of her...

Dr ashutosh brought nidhi out as they sat by cv n explained that dialysis had been started.the head nurse came with the forms that nidhi filled and ashutosh said "just put c/odr ashutosh...everything would be taken care of"! Nidhi nodded even as col verma tried a meek protest...

As ahana got coffee for all of them , ashutosh smiled n introduced "dr ahana "..dr james ki patni...aur mere friends sudhir nanda ki beti..."ahana smiled n said"aur nidhi ki dost"!...col verma smiled...as all eyes settled on the icu...where dialysis was on...

It was in the wee hours of the morning that dr james emerged "she wants to meet "yog"! Cv got up n entered...as nidhi stood looking at the two thru the glass window..while a concerned dr shutosh stood behind her as usual...rock solid in support...

"Nidhi..i feel tum ghar ho aao...infact i d also come along..send nishu to school...n then return with breakfast for col verma"nidhi nodded...as always ...ashutosh was right..like always..a guiding light of logic in the darkest moments of life...

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"Baba ..now the reports will divulge the serum cretenin levels...then we d have to decide..the next step..lets see how long can she survive on dialysis...n more importantly can she take the surgery ...at this age organ acceptance is not very easy..."the rest was lost as guddi ran into ashu's arms with her teddy ...while nishu came with a comb "mamma..plz kar do na...aur tie "nidhi smiled as she looked at ashutosh...even in these bleak moments..there were sparks of light...which illuminated the darkness...

Nidhi readied nishu as guddi was unable to understand the sombre mood and playfully asked"pappa..breakfast...come..achcha achcha yummy "!! And as aahutosh smiled...nidhi stood up..n helped put poha n sandwiches on the table...as the family ate ...baba observed nidhi unduly withdrawn n quiet...he spoke "nidhi..beta...itni chinta na ker...medical science mei faith rakh...kuch na kuch zuroor hoga..."nidhi nodded...as ashutosh's cell buzzed.."ok...i see ...thanx james...do what u feel is right...we are coming right away"he looked at nidhi.."the reports are pretty bad...dialysis cant go on for more than a week...we need a donor...come chalo...time for decisions..."!

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"No col sahab...u cannot donate..you are 58 n ahave had two heart attacks..out of question..."col verma kept quiet n then spoke"tab to phir ...nidhi..."and dr ashutosh nodded in silence...as both the men looked at nidhi...all of 32 years and probably faced with the toughest decision of her life...col verma spoke up"what do u feel dr ashutosh..."nidhi spoke before him..."baba ..dadi bua ko bachane ko kuch bhi karoongi main...anything...i d give my kidney..."dr ashutosh nodded...but added a word of caution 'nidhi..its not only what we want..but also what is feasible...secondly..your medical history also needs to be considered..."

Nidhi had a lot to say..but kept quiet...she knew what dr ashutosh was saying was correct...medically...

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"Have a sip...i dont think you have eaten..."it was james offering his cup of tea to ahaana looking tired...as she slumped..sipping the tea...she spoke"sach kitna mushkil hai kisi apne ko marte dekhna..."james looked into her eyes ...n replied"yes...but still we chhoose death over life...isnt that strange..."ahaana kept quiet...n came out...as james took a deep breath..

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"So this is the entire scenario...sir...the patient needs a transfusion n a transplant..but she doesnt seem to be on the best of health to do so...however...i feel we should start with the donor search...because there are medico legal issues involved..."dr ashutosh cut him short.."no james..we have nidhi. ..she can donate...off course we need to make her have a medical clearance...i have called her gynaec...sudhir..."dr james bit his lip n said"sir this is a v personal decision...now i d beg to leave to be with the patient...she needs another dialysis..."dr ashutosh nodded..

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"Ashutosh...i understand that dadi bua's life is important but so is nidhu's...she has had a bad gynaec history..its not fair to her...n most importantly..she is so young...what if she develops some complications..."?? Ashutosh sat running his fingers thru his beard...as dr sudhir finally got up"my final opinion...technically YES...personally NO"!! And he walked off...stopping for a second as dr james almost bumped into him ...and then wished"morning sir...how are you"?? Sudhir kept in control ...n replied "i hope u are more in control of things..."!!..and dr james kept quiet...as his father inlaw walked away...

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"Nidhi...meri bachchi...meri baat sun tu"!! It was dadi bua...now fully conscious...trying to explain that she did not want a surgery n certainly not nidhi's kidney..."beta...meri bachchi...teri zindagi hai aage ko...mera kya hai...aur phir daktar ki badhti umr...do do bachche...main teri zindagi khatre me nahi daal sakti..."!nidhi seemed to think it wise not to argue with her...n she patted her hand n said"ab chalti hoon dadi bua...bachche intezaar kar rahe honge...shyama aunty aur anji hain baahar...baba ko bhi ghar bheja hai...aaj raat"and saying so...she emerged ..and walked to shyama aunty...who as usual gave her sage advice"beta jo bhi decide karna..dr ashutosh ki sehmati se karna..."nidhi nodded and left to the waiting ashutosh...

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"Mamma...i have a hockey match on sunday...tum sikhaaogi na muhe..tumhari photo hai hockey khelte hue...nanaji ke yahaan"?? Nidhi smiled...but did not answer..as a sleepy guddi yawned n cried"mamma...chalo ninni"and as nidhi carried her to bed...hugging both her kids tight before she switched off the light...yes she had taken a decision...to endanger her life...but was it correct"???

She suddenly felt dr ashutosh's arms on her shoulders...and she looked at him..."kya karoon...aap kya kehte hain...are you against this after all ...i belong to you"!! Ashutosh held her by the shoulder n said"hey jaan...you do not belong to me..you belong to yourself...yes i love you ...so mera farz tumhare mushkil faislon mei madad karna hai...tumhara haath pakadna hai...jab bhi kathin mode pe tumhare kadam dagmagaayein...aur ab jab faisla liya hai..to yeh hum dono ka faisla hai...i agree with you..dadi bua ne tumhe tumhari maa se badhke pyaar kiya hai...aur hume hur mumkin koshish karni chahiye unhe bachaane ki..."nidhi put her head on ashutosh's broad chest...thanking him silently..."kitne din rehna hoga mujhe hospital mei"?? Ashutosh replied"8 days...kal morning se..first tests...then surgery...n then you d be on special drugs for a couple of days...if all goes well...10 days me aa jaaogi humaare paas waapas..."!! Nidhi whispered"dr aahutosh...kahi kuch ho gaya muhe to...nishu guddi ko...sambhaal lenge na...aakhir mere bachchon ke paas dadi bua thodi hongi"!! Ashutosh kept quiet...n just held nidhi close...his own heart fluttering in apprehension...n yet he was not stopping nidhi...he wantwd her to live her duties..to fulfil them...n not be his slave...he recalled what he had said long ago"meri chahat tumhare kadmo ki zanjeer kabhi nahi banegi..."and then he held her face in his hands n kissed her...and nidhi who knew him so well...could see the fear flicker in his eyes...

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It was 3 in the night that dr james came to see his patient.dr ahana was sitting by her..observing keenly.."night duty"?? Ahaana nodded"yes...its nice to spend the nights here...rather than alone at home..."james kept quiet...he silently closed the door ...and drove home to catch up sleep before the two tough surgeries began...

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Dadi bua opened her eyes n her gaze fell on her tiny bajrang bali...she knew her nidhi must have got him...

She closed her eyes n prayed"hey bajrang bali...tumne meri humesha suni hai..."

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It was at 5 am that nidhi touched her sleeping kids ...n then came out...col verma stood with tears ..."nidhi...mai phir kehta hoon stop this...it can be dangerous..."! But baba patted nidhi"ja beta...hum hain tere saath...

Be brave...aur jaldi waapas aana...tere bachchon ko..iss ghar ko...ashu ko intezaar rahega tera..."!! And nidhi quietly walked...behind her husband...whom she knew would stand by her even thru these very difficult times...

Could her sacrifice save dadi bua?? Would it be fair if she died...leaving her young kids?? What about ashutosh..how d he cope up without her...dr ashutosh clutched her fingers...and smiled..."main hoon na.."...just then his cell rang...n his face lost its colour..."kya hua...bataiye na...plz"?? Ashutosh stopped the car...

"Nidhi...dadi bua saved you of the decision...she just died...renal artey haemorrhage. .."! And nidhi broke down...the flood gates to tears opened ...

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#220

Kabhi kabhi neem neem... kabhi shahed shahed...

"Ab aap humaare ghar chalenge...plz col verma...its a request..kya itna huq bhi nahi mera"?? Iit was a sombre dr ashutosh putting an arm around his father in law as the cremation of dadi bua got over...

The body had not been taken home..luckily both nidhi n col verma agreed that there shpuld be minimum heart ache for the children ..and even as a dazed nishu was made to touch her feet ..ashutosh told maxi to keep guddi away ..and as nidhi sat in the car with the kids and maxi..ashutosh came n held her "nidhi...bachchon ka dhyaan rakhna...aur col verma ka room ready karwaana..i m getting him home.."and as nidhi nodded..understanding all but unable to express anything. .aahutosh bent to kiss her hair n the kids...and told the driver to drive off home...

The cremation was done by col verma..

But solanki sahib n ashutosh stood all along ...even as armaan took baba away...and though there was no wailing...cv looked one last time as he tpuched the feet of his selfless aunt who had given decades to look after his motherless daughter...

Through all this someone who was really inconsolable was chote sarkaar...the constant eyesore of dadi bua..

Wept the most..finding himself at a loss with no one to reprimand him...such is life...we miss those most in death whom we rue the most in life...

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It was after two days ...a saturday evening..when col verma looked at dr ashutosh n said"dr ashutosh..kal main chote sarkaar ko leke ghar jana chahta hoon...sab kuch aise hi pada hai..."ashutosh nodded "jee col verma..i can understand...i feel nidhi ko bhi le jaaiye..ghar theek kar degi..shaam ko main bachchon ko le aaoonga...week end me wahi rahenge...thoda baba aur armaan ko bhi chain milega is mere circus se"!! Baba laughed..knowing v well that ashutosh was trying to soothe the pain of his withdrawn father in law...

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"Baba...inn saris ka kya hoga...yeh sweaters"?? As cv kept quiet n nidhi took the stuff for donation...cs pulled out a sweater...green n grey..."bibiji yeh mat do...yeh dadi bua ne bade pyaar se banayaa tha...kehti thi.."manhoos...agle baras tere liye bhi..."n cs broke down...

Shyama aunty came n helped in readying the house...as col verma stood infront of nandini's picture..."jaanti hai nidhi...agar bua na hoti to yeh ghar...kabhi ghar ho hi nahi pata...tere aane se pehle...kaise sajaya tha isse...saaf kiya tha...poori poori raat jagti thi tere sath..."!! And nidhi just hugged her father...both remembering the dadi bua with her love..her kindness..her screeches ...n her refrains of "meri bachchi"!!

***********it was after a mammoth day in which ashutosh made nishu do his project on plant life..kept guddi away from destroying it...n then as kaka cooked a plain lunch..he bathed guddi n changed her into a yellow frock ..and tried combing her maggi hair...till she herself brought her comb n said"this..my comp...papa"! And it was a tired ashutosh after putting both kids for a siesta who came to sit with baba n kaka...armaan had gone to get the groceries..n ashu knew that dr keerti must also have gone..

As kaka started massaging ashutosh. .he smiled in relaxation...kaka smiled"aaj pata chala ..kya mushkil hai...woh tera aspataal chalana...ya ghar...bachche"!! Ashutosh smiled.."pata nahi nidhi kaise manage karti hai dono ko..."!! Kaka looked at baba n said"jab tu chota tha..tab dr sahib kehte the..yeh ghar aabaad hoga jab teri dulhan ki payal khankegi..."!! Ashutosh blushed as he said"nidhi...payal kahaan pehanti hai..."!! Baba smiled "beta..jo bhi ho...yeh nidhi hi hai jisne hume itni khushiyaan di ...aur aaj jab uske parivaar pe dukh hai..to yeh humaara farz hai..ki use sahara dein..."!! And aahutosh closed his eyes...in complete understanding...

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"Mammma"!! It was a screeching nishu n guddi who hugged nidhi as they entered col verma's home..followed by ashutosh carrying a big framed picture of dadi bua..."chaliye sarkaar..yahaan lagate hain...dadi bua kitni commanding lag rahi hain"!!

The family settled in the lawn ..for tea as ashutosh helped guddi to jump over the wall into solanki house..."jab tumhari mamma aur anji masi choti thi to aise hi jump kerti thi..."he explained ...as nishu asked"how do u know papa"?? And ashutoah seemed at a loss of words...

Solanki sahib patted col verma"verma..aisa kiya kar..her weekend to aa jaya ker...shatranj ...khana ...yeh ghar aabaad rahega..."! Col verma smiled "haan ..solanki...jaise jaise hum boodhe hote hain...gharon mei..rishton me bant te jaate hain...bandhte jaate hain..."! Dr ashutosh smiled n added"aur betiyon ke baap to aur bhi ...kyunki betiyaan apne papa ko kabhi nahi chodti...kyun nidhi"?? N nidhi worked a smile...as dr ashutosh looked at her intently...

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"Guddi nishu yahaan so jaayenge...main hall mei..."aahutosh stopped cv..."no sir...aaj to humaare saath so jaayenge dono...phir during the month..is small room ko convert kerwa ke connect ..."and cv agreed...taking interest in the modifications that his son in law was suggesting...

As nidhi settled her father n entered her room...she saw nishu n guddi throwing cushions at each other ..she smiled as she recalled those nights between she n anji...as nidhi settled ...with guddi putting her legs across her tummy and nishu sleeping between the parents asked..."mamma...bua nani kahaan hongi..."?? Nidhi sighed as she looked at aahutosh n answered"beta.

Bhagwaanji ke paas...wahaan se hum sab ko dekh rahi hongi..."!! Guddi laughed"per unka chashma to yehi hai..."!! And nishu laughed...as they finally dozed off and ashutosh settled the kifs in between and put his arm across nidhi...caressing her face...feeling her tears...till she finally spoke..."dr ashutosh...aapko nafrat nahi hoti ...dadi bua se..."?? Ashutosh sighed"nahi nidhi...dadi bua ne apni zindagi me ..mere aur apne beech jaane kitne pul bana liye the...ajab thi tumhari dadi bua...pehle to hume alag kiya...phir maan gayi...phir mallika ke baare e..meri aankhe kholi...aur uske baad...jab kabhi bhi ...koi baat hui...mainw unhe humesha apne saath paaya...yaad hai ek baar unhone kaha tha...ki beta kehlane ki umr nahi meri...per pata nahi..main unka beta ban payaa ta nahi...lekin woh meri maa zuroor ban gayi..."!! And nidhi felt a strange pain in ashutosh's voice...a pain that could be felt only in someone who had suffered a loss...and indeed dr ashutosh had...he was not related to dadi bua...but then neither was he to baba...n yet ...

Ashitosh patted nidhi n said"zyada socho mat...so jaao..."!! And nidhi finally closed her eyes ...as she saw vision of dadi bua making her pony tails for school...her tiffin for college...teachingvher to make her first roti...n a smile appeared on nidhi's face as ashutosh sighed n closed his eyes...only to remember that guddi needed to be taken to the wash room...and he carefully lifted her in his arms...

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"Arre armaanji aap..hospital mein"?? It was a surprised nidhi as she bumped into armaan..."haan socha tum ligo ko lunch khila doon..."!! N nidhi raised an eyebrow"yahaan canteen mein"?? And before armaan could reply ..dr keerti entered"to ab time mila janaab ko...dr hardstone. .lunch nahi khaane denge ab..3 baj gaye"!! And nidhi smiled and added"dr keerti is right...aap log jaaiye..main hoon yahaan unhe sambhaal loongi"!! And armaan hugged nidhi"arre meri jaan..tujhe to banaya hi uss hardstone ko sambhalne ke liye...warna to...sitaaron ne bas rahi thi kahi..."!! And the door flung open and dr ashutosh entered..."kisko utara gaya...kahaan se"?? And armaan was flustered as he said"woh kuch bahi...i was saying...ki yeh oopar se kitni files ..."and dr ashutosh gave an understanding smile before closing the door as dr keerti sighed"saved...i tell u nidhi..how do u stay with him yaar..."!! And nidhi smiled"woh itne steict bhi nahi hain...jitne dikhte hain..."!! And armaan n keerti both laughed before waving bye...

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"Yes dr"it was nidhi; her face covered with a green flap as she gave the instruments to dr ashutosh and after a tough foyr hr surgery ..as he ended ...he said as usual"can u sew it for me doc"?? And nidhi nodded...as she finally emerged and changed. ..dr ranganath came in"dr nidhi...dr aahutosh has left...aapke liye taxi mangwane ko kaha hai...should i"?? Nidhi pouted"thanzx dr ranganath...i d manage..taxi bulana kaunsi MD karna hai...pata nahi inhe kya kaam tha..ki wait nahi kar sakte the..."!!

It was a mumbling nidhi who finally reached home to find everyone ready for a dosa party...she knew col verma loved dosas...but dr ashutosh?? He wasnt v fond of south indian..."aap kya khaayenge?? Dosa to nahi pasand aapko"?? Ashutosh smiled"col verma ko pasand hai...aur mujhe col verma pasand hain...issiliye jaldi aa gaya...to spend time with him...thode lonely the...subah mei...tumhe to nishu guddi ke rush me time hi nahi mil pata..."and as the entire family including kaka maxi cs sat eating disa n uttappam...col verma smiled as he recalled"dosa bua bahut achcha banati thi...bus mood bahut bigadta tha"!! And cs added"achcha kya banati thi..hazaar baar to hum tava maanjte the. ..aur sunte the..."and both nishu n guddi shouted"arre manhoos"!! And a smile came over col verma's face ...

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It was late at night that nidhi got sandwiches n coffee for ashutosh...and as he ate...nudhi kept looking at him...trying to read n fathom his many faces...dr hardstone...the brooding lover...the passionate husband...the adoring father...n son...n a concerned son in law...he had it all...the summer of anger...n the winter of love...as nidhi hummed"kabhi neem neem...kabhi shahed shahed...mharo piya..."and smiled as she saw his reflection in the mirror...

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