She had deep thought and took a deep breath and asked me "Who are called Orphan? I stunned and froze at the moment. Her eyes, her tears rolling over her cheeks clearly explained me that she knew the fact of her life. I am confused to the core, that how come she knew it. I realized that so only she wasn't ready to marry me. That is the reason she was telling me that I deserve better than her, since she was pulling her down to the word Orphan'
I have to convince her or make her understand in her way that she was wrong about her views of Orphan. I cupped her face and asked Is that necessary to know it now?' I cannot take any risk with her health now; surely she will get emotional which may stress her mind. She insists me to say the answer. No other goes Abhi, you have to answer her, I thought to me.
I said to hear me carefully, she nodded. Also I request her not to get emotional or stress her mind. She agreed. Now I took a deep breath and explain my view to her.
A person who doesn't have anyone in the name of parents or relatives, but still hold someone in his/her life who loves them more than anything, then this society may call the person as Orphan' but for me he/she is the one who had got all the love in the world.
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If a person had all kind of relatives, even live along with their own parents, but didn't get any ray of love in their life means, then they are called Orphan' in my view.
Orphan' gets the meaning only in the way of people views. Not by blood or gene '
I noticed her, she was getting emotional by holding my hands tightly which was cupping her face, also my tears had dropped over her cheek. She started to weep accompanied with the sob, I immediately consoled her saying don't stress herself. I can't see her like this. Accepting the defeat, I confronted her
In my view "You're not an Orphan Fuggi' I dared and said it. She looked me helplessly. How fragile she was.
We were staring each other, I lost my parents, and still I got a family. She doesn't know about her parents, still blessed with a beautiful parents and family. Then who can say she is an Orphan' then I started to think that now I have answered her, she has to decide about our marriage. I got tensed whether I have convinced her or not.
I asked her Shall we get married?' with a hope she might accept but she replied she cannot marry. I was broken and asked her why. My innocent Fuggi replied that Doctor said that she cannot walk properly for forthcoming 3-4 weeks, so she cannot take Phera during the marriage. She pouted and I chuckled with her naughtiness. So I said after she gets well we can marry. She agreed but sudden a flash of thought made her think deep.
She looked me angrily and said that knowing her fact of life she forgot about the newspaper issue argument. I tried to divert the topic by saying that she was not anger for that and defended myself saying that I over reacted for the incident. But my Fuggi was strict and said that she will give me the punishment for hurting her feelings. Back to square, I tensed, what will be the punishment she gonna give me.
She said the punishment which I didn't even dream ever. The punishment was I have to leave for my international trip of a month, and until I complete my trip with success, she won't talk with me. Not even a message. What kind of punishment it is. Here I'm not ready to go for the trip but she was asking me to go and added to that she won't talk with me until the trip gets successful.
I refused the punishment like a child, I started to argue with her saying how could I leave her at this condition, already she was not well, then without talking with her will collapse my world. On top of all she was expecting the trip to be successful. She said that for this trip only I have showed out the anger on her, so I deserve this. Really I deserve this.
I half heartedly agree to go, as per her insistence. But before I stood up, she slightly pulled me to her with her hand holding my collar. I bend near her by asking what'. She leaned up a little and kissed my lips. I froze by sensing her soft lips touching mine. I kissed her gently not too much intense. Parting from kiss,
She said My soul was with you, so until you're there I won't leave you ever, so don't worry. Get back with Success' a drop of tears came out and traced her cheeks.
Looking into her eyes, I can see how much she loves me. I would like to do anything for her. I brushed her lips again and said that I will miss her for this one month. She said that she will also miss me and she added that she has a beautiful family to take care of her with a pride in her tone. I relieved.
With lot of struggle with my feeling, I started for my International trip. But I have a great relief that Bulbul promised me that whenever possible she will be sending video recordings of Fuggi, because Ram uncle asked Purab and Bulbul to stay with them, so that Sarla aunty can take care of Bulbul. I was happy about that. I couldn't talk with my Fuggi at least I can see her, which was more enough for me.
The daily energy booster will be Bulbul's video message; she will be sending me the video of Fuggi in the hospital. The way she hesitates to get injected, because Fuggi has Injection fear' how cute you know. Purab was struggling with her to make her drink the milk, seriously a tough process. Also Fuggi opened up with Ram uncle and Sarla aunty regarding her adoption truth. I was happy that there is no more hide and seek of feelings/truth.
I was in New York for a concert, and it was the main and last concert of my International trip. I was nervous as Bulbul didn't text me or any video message. I was worried and called her but no response. The announcement was made and I was supposed to step up for the performance in few minutes, I got a video call from Bulbul. I immediately moved out from the stage and attended the call.
When the call connected, I saw a beautiful and pure scenario infront of me. Fuggi was trying to stand and walk, where Ram uncle and Sarla aunty was at her left side worrying she might fall, the other side Bulbul was standing and behind her, the mobile was kept for the video call, so that I can see everyone. Fuggi's hand was waving on air to balance her. Purab was standing infront of her, little far, so that she can walk and reach him.
Her face expresses that a mild pain still exist in her leg. Her bandage over the head has been removed. Purab puts out his arm widely and called her to reach him; she tried a little with baby steps, slowly and steadily. First she stumbled, Ram uncle and Sarla aunty tried to catch her, but Bulbul strictly warned them not to near her. Bulbul my devil teacher I thought.
Finally, she started to walk little comfortably, and neared Purab and with excitement she was suppose to fall, I didn't worry because I knew Purab was there always for her. Purab hold her and he winked and gestured something. Immediately, Fuggi slowly landed her foot over his foot, and Purab hold her waist, Fuggi hold his both hands around his neck, he started to walk backwards, Fuggi smiled and laughed loudly with her happiness.
This was my best energy booster for my concert. I ended the video call and moved to the performance. My Fuggi laughing and smiling face was all over my mind and heart. This would be the best performance all over my international trip. The sponsors and the contract head were very happy with the success. This was unexpected and it was a huge success.
The next day I went for a purchase for my family and also for my Fuggi. My guide Ronnie had helped me a lot during this trip, and definitely adjusted a lot with my mood swings. I purchased specially for Bulbul, because without her, this trip would be have become hell for me. Since she was pregnant I have purchased something which was related to that, and I hope she likes it.
I was boarded in flight to flew back India. My trip came to an end, as Fuggi asked it was a big hit. I landed in India after very long stretched journey. I am not tired, even I was very excited to see my Fuggi. I got a call from Daadi saying that to meet her at Arora house. I wondered and I directly drove to Fuggi's home.
I reached her home, and took all the purchase items, marched inside their home. I can see everyone is excited to see me back. I gave everyone their gifts and the thing I purchased for them. Bulbul was super happy to see all items, which I bought for her keeping in mind that she is pregnant. Still my eyes long to see fuggi. She was nowhere found there, losing my patience I asked where was Fuggi.
They all burst into laughter by seeing my impatient and replied as to turn back and see. I turned back to see my Fuggi in saree. She was walking little slowly; still she stepped near me carefully. I was mesmerized by her beauty. Always a woman will be more elegant and beautiful if they wear saree. My Fuggi is not an exception for it.
Daadi said me to get ready in Purab's room, as today was my engagement with Fuggi. I excitedly looked at my Fuggi, she smiled and nods. She is a Surprise filled Package in my Life.
To be continued...
With love,
Abhigya (Abhi)
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