(Part III)
As Chandan started to recover Sunaina use to call him once or twice to talk and ask him how is he feeling? With police investigation she would also tell him that the gang of people who assaulted him r behind bars but the main person who instructed them isn't yet known. Chandan would feel strange how much determined & fearless she is. Sunaina's involvement in the whole issue made her Dad be proud of her but her mother was worried that she may land herself in trouble.
Chandan was back home & met Sunaina and told her that as he is fighting a case against a Builder who is adamant on taking away the property owned by few elder people who run a small Charitable trust where they provide business space for widows, orphan children, handicapped and needy people to start business and run a living and stop begging. The building is owned by the elderly whose children haven't bothered to see what's up with them for years. The builder is taking away basic amenities. Torturing them to shut down the trust which provides business and counseling to around 30 families. The needy earn their living working and making items there and few others by selling those in the markets. Many orphan children's education is paid by the sale. If this builder takes away the land he is going to make it into a commercial place with a mall, theater and entertainment hall. The builder had sent the goons as I have issued them a notice that any harm to the Trust members the builder will be held responsible. I had legally supported the Trust. Sunaina eyes were bright with the thought that the trust is safe. Sunaina told him that whatever U have done is providing justice to the people who have spent all their money , time and self into some noble cause and a trust who holds the need of so many families cant be played liked this for someone selfish profit. She asked him if she could see the Trust. Chandan was more than happy to take her there. The children there playing and the widow mother making decorative pots, boxes , coloring them, few men was making basket, doormats, hanging items later she realized they were handicapped. The elderly people provided them the idea and the concept where & what to make and how with their skill try to earn their living without begging.
Trust has brought sunshine which made needy people feel complete,
They don't get depress or feel helpless but stand on their feet,
With trust support begging, asking for pity they have left behind,
Look forward to Swayamkrushi as their strength in their mind.
Sunaina and Chandan met occasionally whenever Sunaina went to the Trust or met Avani. Both had a friendship growing. Sunaina told Chandan she would be more than happy to help him if he needs her help any day. At home, Sunaina use to discuss about Chandan. Once when Sunaina was going in her room she heard her mother talking with her father. They were discussing Sunaina's exams r over and results just left. It would be better to marry her off. Her mother was very eager to get her married. She told that recently people are making remarks about Sunaina and Chandan and she will not like anything wrong talked about her. Sunaina was shocked to hear this but she knew her Bua who recently had come to their house must have instigated her mother about this. Chandrika told they can't shut people's mouth. Sunaina's father asked if that's the way people are talking what's wrong with thinking about Chandan's proposal for Sunaina. He is educated and works as a lawyer. He later told that Chandan's Dadi had asked him recently that when they will think of Sunainas marriage she will be more than happy if Sunaina comes into their house as Chandan's wife. Both Sunaina and Chandan are friends so they know each other well. Chandrika thought for a while and said ya, Chandan too is a nice boy. She was a bit hesitant as Chandan was from a very rich family. Chandrika was happy that the proposal came from Dadi and she was relieved that they may not think about the difference in their status. She told she will ask Sunaina what she thinks and later they can talk with Chandan's family. Sunaina had never looked at Chandan as her life partner but now she smiled thinking about the prospect of becoming close to such a good nice hearted person. She was excited and couldn't sleep all night.
My life had dance to inspire me and heal me always,
Meeting you, ur life has inspired me to fight odds come what may,
I may not be in love with u but I respect u and ur love for others,
Can destiny make me part of ur life and get me close to u forever.
Early morning Sunaina's mother asked her whether they can talk to Chandan's family, whether she likes him or not? Sunaina was very shy and her mother understood that she is happy with the proposal. She said as they wish, Chandan is a very nice person. Sunaina's father spoke with Dadi, and soon Virendra also called up to say they are happy to have Sunaina as their daughter in law. Chandan will surely be also happy. Virendra said yes to the proposal just because this would enable Chandan to settle down and mind his own affairs and divert his attention from the social causes. Everyone was very happy with the marriage fixed. Dadi spoke with Chandan and told she is glad she found the right match for him. Chandan was taken aback and told he isn't ready to get married. He said he has only focused all his energy in bringing justice to the needy. Dadi told him that it's none other than Sunaina who will come into his life and she will support him and his work. Chandan didn't agree. He felt any woman coming into his life will need attention, love, care, dreams and a lot of expectations. He can't fulfill all the duty of a husband has for him he cared more for the work he is doing alone and so doesn't fear the outcome. Marriage will pressurize him, make him weak. Dadi was not able to convince him and understood him and his view point as well. She was though very upset how she will say no to Sunaina's family.
Dadi what to do I cant think about marriage at all,
I want to bring justice to people and be there at anytime they call,
I am in love with my goal to make the system strong and just,
I cant bind myself now, to be focused is what I feel is a must.
When Chandan's family said No to Sunaina's family they were all shattered. Sunaina's Bua now told them with Sunaina's marriage every time breaking up their reputation and their family's prestige is tarnished. Now who will marry Suniana? All the people in their Biradri are talking ill about Sunaina. She started making up her own stories that people r saying that Sunaina is roaming with the guys, meeting them and getting engaged and thereafter breaking up. Many even said that Sunaina is trying hard to get into richer household and that's why dumping these as she gets hooked with someone richer, that's why she rejected Bhanu's proposal. Sunainas mother's health use to be bad after her son died, hearing these words again her health started getting worse and she was soon hospitalized. Sunaina had immense guilt and was under lot of stress. Her family knew it wasn't Sunaina fault.
Chandan came to know about Sunaina's mother's condition through Atish. He went to the hospital to meet them. Sunaina who was sitting outside the room told him not to get into this she doesn't need any pity. Chandan said that he just as a friend is very concern somewhere his decision has been the reason for her mother's condition. Sunaina told him he need not feel guilty and told whatever happened was just her fate. Her marriage was fixed before and later her family and she had refused and now again a marriage got fixed and it's broken its not his fault but destiny. She told him she isn't in a frame of mind to talk to him more on this. Even her mom is slowly recuperating with the turn of events. Chandan left the hospital with a heavy heart. He knew there was not much he could do. Sunaina in her heart held the guilt of imagining Chandan as her would be so soon. The night in which she had dreamt to be with him, she felt her heart broken but she also had to take the stigma given to her by her Bua who had this good opportunity to say how all their decision r wrong and they should listen to her.
I know whatever happened I didn't had any control,
But what happened has indeed hurt my family and my soul,
My broken heart has traces of dreams lost somewhere,
Dreams of my happy family that's all I want and care.
Edited by bhoomikauttam - 17 years ago
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