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It had been awhile since we had left the chawl after Maa passed away everything fell apart, there was no way we could all live together anymore so when Gautam found a way out of Tripti's contract (she thinks herself to be very clever but she herself forgot to sign the documents) we moved to Delhi where Gautam was given a great position as the manager of a chain of hotels. The owner was so impressed with Gautam's work he made him a 50/50 partner, I always knew my Gautam was capable of great things he just wasn't given the chance to shine after Karan became power of attorney. It took awhile for the kids to come stay with us even I couldn't come with Gautam to Delhi when he first got the job, we had to wait for Gautam to find a house until that happened we stayed in the chawl and Gautam stayed with Shobha at Payal auntie's house. I came to stay with Gautam a couple months later and after I had gotten the house ready Gautam and I went back for the kids.
Flashback….
I wonder how the kids are doing it took longer than I thought to get everything ready for them
They are just fine Damini don't worry everything is all ready now we won't have to stay away from them any longer
I can't wait to see them Gautam can't this car go any faster
Damini you are like a child when it comes to seeing the kids you get so impatient
You would be too if it had been 4 months since you saw your babies
They aren't babies anymore they are all grown up and married
To me they will always be my little babies even if they are married
Look we are already here see you were just getting impatient for no reason
No reason I haven't seen them for four months not like you who saw them just last month
I was here for a meeting I thought I would see how they are doing Gautam says as he pulled up to the house
They walked up to the door and knocked Nakul opens the door
"Maa" he hugs Damini you're here I missed you so much
I missed you too beta look at you, you look so different she says wiping a tear away
Arre Maa it was only four months…
For you it was four months but for a mother four months can be like four years and years can be a lifetime when she is away from her children
Arre Nakul are you going to give all your love to your mom? Have you forgotten your dad?
How can I forget you Papa Nakul says as he hugs Gautam
They go inside and sit down, Eklavya comes in sees Damini
Maa thank god you're here I missed you cooking so much he says hugging her your bahu doesn't know how to cook he laughs
Kt comes there and hugs Damini, Maa I accidently put sugar in the dhal by accident just once and he won't let me forget about it
Eklavya why are you bothering my bahu
Maa what did I do she is the one who can't tell the difference between sugar and salt he laughs as he sees Kt getting mad
What is this is mother everything and father is nothing everyone is so happy to see Damini what about me I am your father don't I get any hugs
Of course Papa Eklavya says as he and Kt hug Gautam and takes his blessings
I don't see Baa or Sanchi anywhere where are they
Sanchi is inside with Baa I'll take you to them
Baa is lying on the bed and Sanchi is sitting next to her reading from the Ramayana
Damini and Gautam go and touch Baa's feet
To be continued
How are you Baa?
I am good now that you are here
Sanchi gets up and takes blessings from Gautam and Damini
How is my beautiful bahu? Nakul doesn't bother you does he?
Sanchi blushes and says no Maa Nakul takes good care of me
That's good or I would have to have a talk with him Damini jokes
Baa actually we had something important to discuss with you Gautam speaks up
I will go get some tea for you Sanchi leaves
Tell me Gautam is something wrong
No Baa nothing is wrong but we wanted to discuss something important with you, Baa Gautam had filed an appeal to revoke the death sentence that Papa received for Tripti's murder Baa we couldn't prove Tripti was still alive but we did manage to have the death sentence cancelled, Papa will be released from jail in a three days
My Mihir is coming home Baa cries Thakur ji thank you so much, Gautam may you live a long life with your wife and kids beta you have no idea how happy you have made me today she hugs Gautam and Damini
Gautam smiles and says Baa we would be really happy if you and Papa would come and live with us in Delhi, you would be close to family and Shobha would be really happy to have so close to her, Baa there was once a time I couldn't do anything for my family but today I am in such a position that I can support my family will you give me this chance Baa?
My home is where my children are of course I will live with you beta she hugs Gautam and Damini
Eklavya comes into the room Maa Kt and Sanchi have made some lunch and don't worry I made sure Kt double checked the salt to make sure it wasn't sugar
Damini laughs and follows Eklavya out of the room while Gautam helps Baa
Where is Karan I don't see him or Sahil anywhere Gautam asks
Everyone looks nervous and try to change the topic
Tell me where are they it s been so long since I saw them
Wo Papa Karan chachu and Sahil chachu had an argument and Sahil chachu left the house with Ganga chachi and Laksh, Karan chachu is at work he should be home soon
Just then Karan walks in with Nandini
Gautam when did you arrive he asks as they hug
Just a little while ago I have come to take the family home he says you should get all your things together so we can leave before night falls
No Gautam I cannot go with you I need to provide for myself I don't want to live off of others
What others Karan I am you elder brother and I am telling you to pack your things
No bade bhai let me provide a living for myself it is a matter of self respect
Fine Karan but just remember that the doors to my house will always be open for you no matter what but the rest of us better leave before night falls the roads can dangerous at night and I have an early meeting in morning for a new contract.
As the family starts to get all their belongings together Nandini asks Karan why he refused Gautam's offer
It is a matter of self respect I want to know that I can provide for my family on my own without any help as a father and husband should
Karan we all know you can provide for us so then why must we stay away from our loved ones unnecessarily
Please Nandini let me prove to myself I can do this and then I promise we will be with our loved ones again very soon.
Damini hears everything from the doorway and tells Nandini to support Karan in his decision and they very soon they will all be together again
Flashback ends
It has been 7 months since we all came to Delhi, I will never forget how happy Baa was when she went into her room for the first time
Flashback
Baa come let me show you your room we have a surprise for you
What greater surprise can there be than you bringing my Mihir home
Trust me Baa you will like this surprise very much Gautam worked really hard to bring it here for you
Ok Baa please close your eyes and give me your hand I will support you there
Baa closes her eyes and gives Gautam her hand he leads her into her room and helps her sit down in a chair
Ok Baa you can open your eyes now he smiles
Baa looks down at the chair and starts to cry, you did this for me Gautam beta how do I tell you how happy you have made if Tulsi had been here she would be so proud to call you her son may god bless you with nothing but happiness
Baa starts talking to the chair look what your great grandson has done for me today he has returned you me by bringing me your chair, today I don't feel so lonely anymore
Baa from now on you will never feel lonely you have your entire family with you
Yes Damini I do and Baa hugs Damini telling her she is glad Gautam has such a good life partner and blessing them with seven lifetimes's together making Damini extremely happy
Flashback ends
Today as I sit here I am once again thinking of Sahil and Ganga we tried so hard to find them but we were unable to, but god did bless us with some good news we found Tanya and Manthan and Gautam has brought them home, Manthan is a very good businessman just like his father and uncles he joined Gautam's new import/export business with Eklavya and Nakul. They don't fight anymore and I am happy that at least half my family is together maybe one day we will all be together.
Maa where are you breakfast is ready Eklavya calls
Coming beta, this is another thing I miss doing with my family having us all sit together for breakfast
Wo Damini I can't find the files for the Sharma account, I had it last night now I can't find it
Gautam you are always losing things I think it's time you retire
Retire? Why should I retire I am so young I may have kids but do you see any white hairs ha-ha I don't even have anyone to call me dada yet and your telling me to retire
Oh Papa actually someone to call you Dada is on the way, wo actually flight delayed ho gayi thi to ab wo 9 months mein aayega Eklavya laughs
Bhaiya you're pregnant too even I am pregnant baby will be here in 9 months too
Nakul I am not having the kid Kt is
Ha-ha bhaiya that's what I meant got the words mixed up he says
Wow this is great news and it's wonderful how both my bahu's will share this time together, even Ganga and I got to share this happy time together she stops getting sad
Gautam notices and says well I am still not retiring now I need to work extra hard so my grandkids can have all the toys they want maybe we should have a special room made just for their toys
Everyone laughs
Suddenly there is a knock at the door and Gautam goes to get it
Karan you're here
Yes bade bhai I have proven to myself if need be I can provide for my family and now I have come to live with my family
Good I missed you a lot come in
Karan comes in followed by Nandini and their son Aditya
Just then Manthan comes down the stairs Dad…….
Karan looks up surprised Manthan what are you doing here?
Yeah that is something you would ask naa but Dad I think you meant to say why you are here
Manthan what are you talking about I am glad to see you
Sure you are dad and I am the king of the world he says as walks out the door past Karan
Don't worry Karan he's just a little upset right now Karan he will be fine Gautam assures Karan
Damini comes to see who is at the door and sees Nandini and Karan, I knew you would come one day she says smiling come in I'll take you to your room so you can put your things away and then you can join us for breakfast
They follow Damini to their rooms
Gautam goes over to the table and sees Nakul and Eklavya sitting together looking at a file Eklavya looks up and sees Gautam standing oh Papa we you left the file on the sofa in your study we were just looking over it
Dad there is something about Sharma industries that I know but I just can't put my finger on it
You probably heard about them in the news beta their company is on one of the ten richest businesses list
I don't think that's it papa but it's probably nothing
Nakul lets go we should get going to the office we have an important meeting today
Yes I'll go see if Manthan is ready yet
He already left beta
That's strange we always go together
Actually … beta your
Just than Karan, Nandini and Aditya come to the table with Damini
Nakul sees Karan and walks off saying bhaiya I will meet you at the office
Alright Nakul, he sees Karan's face and says he is just a little upset about what happened with Sahil chachu, Ganga chachi, and Laksh but don't worry I will talk to him at the office and Eklavya too leaves
You guys must be hungry come sit down Damini says
Don't worry Karan they may have grown up but they hold grudges like little children but don't worry they will understand Eklavya is quite good with them, they never say no to anything he says in fact they laugh it off and say jo hukam bade bhai ka, come let's eat
They all sit down together to eat and Nandini asks where Baa is
Baa and Papa go to the mandir every morning before breakfast it helps them feel closer to Maa, they should be back soon
Just then Mihir walks in with Baa, Gautam and Damini go over to them and take their blessings , Mihir sees Karan and says Karan beta when did you arrive
Karan and Nandini go over and take their blessings too
Just a little while ago Papa, how are you?
I am good beta as good as I can be anyways without your mother
Aditya comes over and Nandini introduces him to Baa and Mihir he also takes their blessings and they all go and sit together to eat breakfast.
After they are all done eating Gautam tells Damini that he might be a little late today he has an important meeting at the office and he leaves for work
At the office
Manthan is sitting in his office lost in thought when his secretary Komal a sweet, simple and caring girl who always wears simple Indian suits everyday comes into his office to get some files signed
Sir…Sir… are you alright sir, when Manthan doesn't reply she touches his arm and he realizes she is there
Sorry Komal I didn't notice you come in I guess I was lost in thought
Is everything alright sir?
Yes don't worry so what was it you needed?
Sir these files need to signed so that I can have the contracts ready for today's meeting
Manthan looks over the files and then signs them
Thank you sir
Komal starts to walk out of the office and Manthan stops her, Komal I am only two years older than you why do keep calling me sir do I look really old he laughs
No sir but how can I call you by your name you are my boss
Manthan gets up and goes over to her and pushes a strand of loose hair away from her eyes while lost in each other eyes and then realizes what he is doing so he quickly shakes her hand and says and now I am your friend and you call your friends by name
Ok Manthan sir
Again sir come on Komal just Manthan
OK sir I mean Manthan
Good see that's so much better he smiles, you can bring the contracts over to Nakul's office
Ok Manthan, Komal smiles
Manthan starts walking towards Nakul's office
He gets there and sees Nakul and Eklavya in a little argument, what's going on why are you to arguing
Nothing Manthan, Eklavya bhaiya seems to think I was acting rude when I walked out of the house when I saw Karan chachu
He is your chachu Nakul you have to show him respect
But Eklavya bhaiya Nakul wasn't in the wrong I understand what he feels just imagine how he must feel to see the person who made Sahil chachu leave the house with Ganga chachi and Laksh, he is my dad and I never want to see his face again but you all know the reason for that
I don't know how to make you two understand but we are getting late for the meeting we better get to the conference room before they arrive Papa should be there already
Yeah and Manthan might miss seeing Komal again Nakul jokes we wouldn't want that
What is that suppose to mean Nakul
Oh nothing just that we know you are falling in love with her, that's why you yelled at Natasha yesterday for misbehaving with her
Komal is just my secretary and my friend nothing else
Manthan are you trying to get us to believe you or are you trying to tell yourself you don't love her because what you have with Natasha is not love it is just fear laughs Eklavya
No I love Natasha…… at least I think I love her
Ha-ha you're a goner Manthan trust me you are falling for Komal, I always knew you would fall for someone simple and full of sanskars Nakul says as they walked out of the office towards the conference room
Manthan looked over at Komal sitting at her desk typing up the last of the contract and smiled thinking she is beautiful am I falling for her?
In the conference room
Everyone is sitting down and Eklavya, Nakul and Manthan are giving the presentation and Komal is taking notes when a girl that is slightly drunk comes into the conference room and throws her arms around Manthan's neck swaying side to side
Oh my god Manthan I am so tired of waiting for you we were suppose to meet for lunch over an hour ago, come on lets go I am so hungry
Natasha what drama is this can't you see I am busy he grabs her by the arm and drags her out of the conference room
What is wrong with you? What are you stupid can't you see I was in an important meeting by brothers and my bade papa (Gautam) are in there?
I don't care about all this you said you would take me to lunch I want to go now I am starving come lets go
No I have a meeting to attend now I want you to get out of here before I have to call security
Security? You're going to call security on me your girlfriend?
I don't care if you are my girlfriend or not I will not tolerate anyone disrespecting my bade papa after everything he has done for me and I mean it Natasha if my bade papa loses this contract because of you then there is no telling what I might do to you
How dare you threaten me do you know who's daughter I am
I don't care even if you were Bin Laden's daughter no one come before my family and my family's respect now get out
Natasha sees Komal in the conference room and gets really mad why is she in there didn't I tell you to stay away from the cheap low life middle class girl?
Before you call someone a low life Natasha you should really stop and take a look at yourself money a person's class doesn't determine who they are but they way a person treats others and the way they behave speak wonders about what kind of person they are and as far as Komal is concerned she is my secretary and a good friend who I has more class than you will ever have your entire life time now good bye and don't ever create drama at my office again
Security please escort Miss Natasha out of the building and with that he walks back into the conference room
Gentlemen please excuse me for the interruption I assure it will not happen again, Manthan gives his part of the presentation and everyone agrees on the contract, after the clients leave Manthan turns to Gautam and say bade papa I am really sorry about Natasha I didn't know she would show up like this
It's okay you didn't ask her to do it, you have no fault in this, Manthan its Tuesday today don't forget to
Don't worry bade papa I already did before coming to work
Manthan goes over to Nakul's office and Nakul and Eklavya burst out laughing
Go ahead and laugh at my misery what else can you do Manthan says
Arre Manthan we were only kidding Eklavya tries to hold back his laughter
Yeah Manthan tells us what we can do to help you Nakul asks
Help me get this Natasha out of my life I don't think I can handle being with her another day he turns around to look out the window of Nakul's office I want to settle down now with someone who is sweet, someone who is simple and wouldn't mind living with a joint family and sharing in with household chores
He turns around and Eklavya and Nakul say at the same time someone like Komal or Komal herself
What are you talking about Komal is just a friend
Look Manthan we are your older brothers we knew the day you hired her you would fall in love with her
What makes you think I love her?
Let's see your always comparing her to Natasha, she is the only on you let sit in on meetings to take notes, you are always looking for excuses to talk to her, whenever you get the chance you sit there staring at her Nakul replies
Yeah and even at home you're always talking about her to Baa, to mom, to chachi; in fact you talk about Komal to anyone that listens, oh and you keep a picture of her in your desk and maybe even in your wallet but your excuse is that it is a picture of all the employees do you need us to continue or are you satisfied
Manthan looks out a Komal and she looks up at him and smiles he smiles back and turns to face his brothers again okay so maybe I am in love with her but how do I tell her and what is she turns me down I don't think I can handle that
Well you won't know till you try but first I suggest we help you get rid of Natasha for good says Eklavya
Yeah and I think we should tell mom so she can help us because from what I have seen in our family at least one adult should know what is really going on or things always get messed up and people get hurt Nakul adds
Do you think badi Maa will like her? What if the family doesn't like her what if they think she is too poor or what if they think she won't get along with the family?
Don't worry I know everyone will like her, in fact they will be happy to have another bahu that will follow all the traditions and have the sanskars a Virani family bahu should have
So what should we do to get Natasha out of my life so I can start a new life with Komal he says smiling at her name…..
I think we should head home we can decide what we should after we eat some lunch and I think Kt and Sanchi will be able to help us too
Yeah I am starving lets go home Eklavya agreed
They arrive back home
Damini sees them come through the door and says your home already didn't you have a meeting today
The meeting finished earlier than we thought it would badi Maa we got the contract Manthan told her
Oh that's good but how come you don't look so happy
Nothing Maa just Natasha again she interrupted the meeting she was a little drunk said Eklavya
Oh well honestly I don't know what is wrong with that girl just because her father is rich she thinks she can do whatever she wants whenever she wants but if she makes you happy Manthan beta then there must be some good in her
Actually Maa Manthan has finally seen the light he wants her to leave his life for good
Damini smiles and goes over to Manthan puts her hand on his cheek and says beta I always knew Komal would win your heart one day I am happy with your choice
Badi Maa how did you know….
I am you Badi Maa I know your likes and dislikes and I know you could never be happy with Natasha now come and eat you three must be really hungry
Its amazing Nakul said as they followed Damini to the dining table Maa knows everything even before we tell her what's going on
Yeah said Eklavya after all she is a mother and a mother can tell what is in her child's heart even if the child doesn't tell her
So pretty soon Sanchi and Kt will also be able to tell what our kids our feeling Nakul smiles
Yeah but even I can tell you what your kids will be thinking most of time Manthan says
Oh yeah Eklavya says please do share with us what will our kids be thinking most of the time
Easy they'll be thinking how we get stuck with two complete idiots for dads he laughed as he sat down at the dining table
Oh Manthan that was so funny but I think your forgetting that it's these to complete idiots that are going to help you with Komal, Nakul informed him
Just than Damini bought all the food to the table and started putting it on their plates
Maa that's too much Eklavya said as Damini added more food to his plate
What are you talking about you guys never eat anything, look at you all of you are so skinny and weak looking she joked as added even more food to their plates
Just then Gautam walked in and laughed as he said Damini are you going to give all the food to them or will their father get to eat as well today
Damini smiles and tells him to sit down as she started putting some food on to a plate for him
Gautam sits down and Damini says she will go and get some water for him, she come back and starts adding more food to his plate and says Gautam even you need to take care of yourself you hardly eat anything
Arre Damini just look at me I am getting so fat because of all you feed me
What are you talking about Gautam you barely eat anything
Everyone starts laughing and Damini pretends to be annoyed and says now what are you all laughing at
Maa if it was up to you we would never leave the house you would spend all day making sure we ate properly
Well so what if I want my family to eat right is that so wrong she asked
Maa you take care of us but do you ever stop to take care of yourself Nakul said as he made Damini sit down in a chair
Exactly Maa you never take care of yourself Eklavya said as he put food on a plate and passed it to Manthan who took the plate over to Damini and put a bite of food in her mouth
I do take care of myself she said as finished chewing
Okay Damini when was the last time you ate today
I ate….umm I ate when you…
See Maa there you go you should let us take care of you Nakul said as he put another bite of food in her mouth
Damini got tears in her eyes and said any mother who has kids like must be the luckiest mother in the world
Nakul, Manthan and Eklavya all hugged her and said any child who has a mother like you must be the luckiest child in the world, we love you Maa
And I love you all of you beta
Again all the love goes to the Maa and the Papa is left out Gautam laughed
Sanchi and Kt are sitting up on the terrace and talking
You know Sanchi whenever I come up here I am reminded of the terrace of Shantiniketan
I know how you feel it's hard to leave a place that holds so many happy memories but don't worry we will create happy memories in this house, we will fill it with so much love and happiness that we won't miss Shantiniketan as much as we do now
Nakul and Eklavya come up onto the terrace after searching the whole house for their wives
You two are sitting here we searched the entire house for you Eklavya says
Arre Eklavya your home already if I had known you were coming home I would waited downstairs for you I am sorry Kt says
Its okay but what are you doing up here
Oh nothing just wanted some fresh air that's all
Well Bhabhi you have had enough fresh now it's time for you to help me solve my problem Manthan interrupted
What problem
Natasha…..
Sanchi starts laughing I knew it one day you would finally realize how irritating she is
Yes Bhabhi go ahead and laugh at my misery Manthan pouts
Well okay enough jokes what you think we should do Nakul asks
Wait I want to know why Manthan wants this change all of a sudden I thought he was happy with Natasha Kt says while trying to hide her smile
I….I love Komal and I really want to be with her, I want her to be a part of this family, I want to spend the rest of my life with her
Wait Komal your secretary
Yes
She is one of my closest friends, I am sure I can help you with the marriage part she will listen to me for sure
Manthan starts smiling that's great now let's get this Natasha out and Komal into my life
They all came closer to each other and started whispering amongst themselves to make sure no one else heard
The next day
Manthan takes Natasha out to breakfast and starts the plan
Natasha I think we should get married
Married are you sure Natasha smiles
Well yeah I mean I want to start having kids, I want like 5 and you're not getting any younger so we should get married and start having kids right away
Eww you want to have kids? ARE YOU CRAZY I AM NEVER HAVING KIDS I DON'T WANT TO RUIN MY FIGURE!
What figure Natasha you can always get it back after we have kids?
And how am I going to get rid of the stretch marks?
Who cares about them look if we get married I want 5 kids and we start right away
Well than mister we aren't getting married she says as she walks off
Manthan gets up quickly pays the bill and almost runs half way home before realizing he left his car at the restaurant
At the house
Nakul…..Sanchi Bhabhi…..Eklavya……Kt Bhabhi Manthan starts calling for them the second he gets in the door
Damini comes out of the kitchen and asks Manthan beta what's wrong
Manthan grabs Damini form the arms and starts spinning her around OOOHHH Maa I am so happy today Natasha is out of my life and I have found the perfect bahu for you
Damini starts laughing and says beta calm down and tell me what you mean
Manthan stops spinning her and tells her everything about Komal and how he wants to marry her and about the plan to get rid of Natasha and then he hugs and tells her how happy he is and he hopes that she will like Komal
If my son loves her than I am sure she is perfect in fact beta if you want then we will go to their house tomorrow morning itself I will talk to Gautam when he gets home, now you can go up to the terrace and share the good news with the others they are probably waiting for you
Manthan runs up the stairs and just as he is about to go up to the terrace he hears….
Manthan beta
He turns around oh it's you I thought it was Dadu
Karan smiles and says Manthan I am happy that you have found someone to spend the rest of your life with and Damini is right we will go tomorrow morning itself to fix the rishta
Wait what do you mean WE who says you're going anywhere
Manthan it is a parent's job to take care of these things for their child
Your right it is a parents job and that's why I am taking my parents and not you Gautam and Papa and Damini Maa those are my parents as far as I am concerned why don't you go be a parent to that son Aditya of yours and stay out of my life because I don't need you anymore never did never will!
Manthan wait just listen to me
But Manthan had already left
Karan walked back to his room
Nandini was sitting on the bed with Aditya's head in her lap while he slept
Nandini looked up as Karan walked in
What's wrong you look upset she said as she moved Aditya's head to the pillow and went over to Karan?
It's nothing Manthan found a girl he wants to marry they are going to her house tomorrow morning
That's great we'll go in the morning and fix everything
No Nandini Manthan has given those rights to someone else now
What do you mean?
Manthan doesn't consider us parents Nandini he has given that place and its rights to Gautam and Damini, he doesn't want us to be a part of his life Karan said as he broke down crying Nandini tried to comfort him
On the Terrace
Manthan had just finished telling everyone what had happened
Tomorrow we are going to her house and I just hope everything go okay because what if she says no? What if she doesn't want to marry me then what?
Don't worry Nakul and I are going to go to her house right now to talk to her and then tomorrow when Mummy Papa go to see her everything will go okay
But what if even after that she says no
Well than she says no and you move on Eklavya answered simply
But I can't move on I love her
Then don't worry if you love her everything will work out
How do you know that?
It did for us Nakul and Eklavya smiled
The next morning
Manthan ran into Nakul's room
Nakul come on get up Manthan said shaking him
10 more minutes Sanchi
I am not Sanchi and no you don't get 10 more minutes he said pulling the blanket off the bed
Nakul finally sat up, Manthan it's so early why you wake me up?
Because we have to go to Komal's house that's why no I want you downstairs in 20 minutes so take a shower quickly
Eklavya's room
Eklavya what are you doing I came into wake you up 10 minutes ago get in the shower
I already took a shower Eklavya answered as he pulled off the blanket I just wanted to sleep for ten more minutes
No too bad we have to go downstairs breakfast is ready he said as he pulled Eklavya out the door by his arm
As everyone sat down for breakfast Nakul came down yawning
Why did we have to get up so early?
Because you made me get up so early in the morning I though it would return the favor Manthan smiled
You consider this a favor Eklavya yawned
Yeah I think it's a pretty good favor Manthan laughed
KT can you…
Bring you tea? Here you go I know you don't wake up till you drink a cup of tea
Thank you he smiled
Just than Sanchi came in with Nakul's tea here you go, oh my god Nakul you are not wearing that shirt to Komal's house go upstairs and put on the shirt I left out for you on the bed
What's wrong with this shirt?
It doesn't match your pants please go change
Fine he said but after I drink my tea he said taking the cup from Sanchi's hands
In the hall
Is everyone ready Damini asked Oh Sanchi beta I almost forgot could you please get the shagun ki thaali?
Maa I already have it Kt answered
Oh okay that's good umm where is Nakul
Right here Maa he said as walked down the stairs buttoning his shirt up
Just relax Maa everything is okay we have everything we need let's go
Everyone started walking out the door when Manthan stopped them Maa you forgot Papa
Oh my god Damini said I knew we were missing something
Just then Gautam walked in with Karan and Nandini
Sorry I was just finishing up a business call let's go
Manthan gave Karan an angry look then called out to Damini
Maa we'll take my car you and papa bring Baa and Dadu in another car we won't all fit into one car
Your right beta you take the lead we will follow in our car
Manthan touched Damini and Gautam's feet then left
Outside Komal's house
Oh my god you guys go in I am too nervous Manthan said as pulled to a stop
Come on don't worry Eklavya said as he got out of Manthan's Mitsubishi Outlander SUV
They all got out and went over to Gautam's car and Manthan and Nakul opened the doors for Gautam and Damini while Eklavya gave his hand to Damini to help her out of the car
She smiled and said beta I could have done all this myself
Yea Maa but when you have three young men to do it for you than why should you have to do it yourself
Manthan and Gautam help Mihir and Baa out of the car and Karan and Nandini get out themselves
I am the luckiest mother in the world Damini said as they walked to the door
Gautam knocked on the door and Komal's Dad opens the door
Sir please come in what a pleasure to see you here
They all go in and sit down
Sir what would like to drink tea or soft drinks?
We would love to have some tea made by Komal, but Mr. Walia you are going to have to stop calling me sir because we are here to form a relationship with your family
I don't understand what you are trying to say
You see bhai sahib our son Manthan is at the age where he should find a nice girl and settle down and we want that girl to be your daughter Komal
I don't know what to say sir I mean bhai sahib we are a poor family, I have nothing to give my daughter except for her mother's wedding jewelry and that too is very little
Look bhai sahib we don't want any dowry at all, all we want is for you daughter to become our bahu
But you are such classy folk, you are so rich and must live such a different lifestyle than our my daughter Komal wakes up every morning to do poojha and enjoy frequently going to the mandir, she won't fit into your fancy parties
Sanchi stepped forward uncle even I am just like Komal and I have never been happier in my than I am now
Sanchi beta you… you are a part of their family
Yes uncle and I promise you Komal will be so happy in our home, she will have the best in laws, uncle Mummy Papa are so great that Komal will think of them as her parents and not her in laws
And Baa and Dadu go to the mandir every morning so Komal can still go to the mandir whenever she wants to Kt put in
Bhai sahib I know how difficult it must be for you to let go of your daughter and I understand you want the best for her but I give my word I will treat Komal as daughter I will love her like she is my own child just like I do with my other bahu's, in our household a bahu is considered a daughter
Look Beta I have seen the world Baa spoke and I have seen how much love Gautam and Damini have given these children, believe me when I say there is no other place where Komal will get so much love, she will be treated just like she was in her babul if not better after marriage
Manthan beta come here Mihir called My grandson will always keep Komal happy, if today his Dadi was here than she would have told you how capable Manthan is, he never steps back from his responsibilities, he is hardworking and dedicated he will be able to provide for your daughter everything she wants and so much more
Mr. Walia wiped away some tears from his eyes and called Komal
Komal came out of the kitchen with a tray of tea and some biscuits
Komal beta take Manthan into the garden and have a little chat while we discuss your rishta further
In the garden
Komal led Manthan over to a swing and they sat down
A couple minutes passed and nothing was said
So umm do umm like this swing Manthan asked finally unable to think of anything better
Yes Komal replied I like coming out here it helps me relax
We have a swing too up on the terrace at our house you can relax there too he blurted out than feeling embarrassed he looked down
Komal understood he was nervous put her hand on top of his and said
Listen Manthan sir I mean Manthan I know you are nervous but if our parents are discussing what I think they are then we are going to have to get over this nervousness and besides you were never nervous in the office
Yeah well I hadn't realized I loved you than he blurted out I am umm I umm
You love me? Komal smiled
Manthan saw her smiling and relaxed a little but well yeah I mean I think I do I mean I am always thinking about you and whenever I think of you which is a lot I get this huge smile on my face and whenever I hear your name or see you my heart skips a beat and I feel like I am in heaven
Komal blushed ifeelthesameway she said
What was that I am sorry couldn't hear you
Ifeelthe sameway
Say it slowly
I umm feel the umm same way I umm I mean I didn't want to say anything because you were my boss and Natasha maim was always there and I didn't want to cause any problems for you and I mean what would people say
I don't care what people say, you make me happy he said taking both her hands in his he got down on his knees in front of her and said Komal I promise if you become my wife I will always keep you happy and no matter what happens I will always be there for you, I willing to do anything for you but I can never leave my family they mean the world to me
Manthan I would never ask you to leave your family in fact I have always wanted to have big family
Manthan smiled and they hugged just as Kt and Sanchi came to call them back in
Wow Sanchi look at them don't they look so cute together
You know Kt I have to agree with you they make a perfect match but too bad the parents didn't agree on the relationship
What Manthan yelled Bhabhi you were suppose to make them say yes
We tried but what could we do
Now come inside we are leaving called Kt as she walked back inside with Sanchi trying to hide the laughter
As Manthan and Komal walked back the parents were overheard saying we will call the pundit ji and have him tell us the first auspicious date for the wedding to take place
Manthan looked at Komal and smiled
Outside Komal's house
I am so happy for you Manthan said Karan
Manthan turned around and said listen there is no point in you trying to talk to me because I will never forgive you for what you did to my mother or to Sahil Chachu and his family, you try to act like a father to me now when I already have the worlds' greatest father standing right over there he pointed to Gautam but where were you when I needed you, when my mother needed you, where were you? Did you try even once to find us after we left the chawl? NO so don't try to play the role of my father now because I already have a father and I wouldn't change him for the world why don't you just go and be with your little Nandini over there and leave me alone because as far as I am concerned I don't know you he said as walked off leaving Karan standing there dumbstruck
Back at the house
Gautam and Damini are in their room and Damini is sitting in front of the mirror taking off her jewelry while Gautam is putting away his coat in the cupboard, he then comes over to Damini and says
Here let me help you with that he says and he helps her take her necklace off their eyes lock in the mirror and they both get lost in sweet memories of their past, Damini gets up and puts her arms around Gautam's neck, she pretends to fix his collar and Gautam wraps his arms around her waist and says
Damini we are have been married for the past 25 years we don't need an excuse to hold each other
What are you talking about Gautam? Damini blushes I was just fixing your collar she says as she turns around to leave but Gautam hugs her from behind and Damini leans against him what you are doing Gautam someone will see
Then let them see I'm not doing anything wrong I am holding my wife not some other lady
Don't you even think of another lady says Damini you are mines and only mines for you I can do anything
Anything Gautam smiles, Damini laughs and playfully smacks his arm you have become an old man who has grandchildren on the way and yet you act as if you are newly married
Who says I am an old man I am still young Gautam laughed and it's not my fault I act like a newlywed my wife is so beautiful I fall in love with her all over again every time I see her
Damini blushed people should learn from you how to butter someone up
Who said I am buttering you up I mean it Damini you are the world's most beautiful person and I can't believe I was lucky enough to have you as a life partner
Damini turned around in his arms and put her arms around his neck Gautam I am the lucky one every day I thank god for bringing us together but don't think our saath is only for this life time because we have promised each other that in every lifetime we will be together
Gautam kissed Damini's forehead and I promise we will be nothing will ever come between us he said as he pulled her into a hug
Eklavya came into their room
Oh Mummy Papa I am sorry he said turning around covering his eyes
Eklavya beta you're just like your Karan chachu even he doesn't knock before coming into a room Gautam laughed
I am sorry Papa actually we all wanted to talk to you downstairs and pundit ji just arrived he is waiting in the hall
You go we will be right there Gautam answered
Gautam turned to face Damini who hit him playfully on the chest I told you naa someone would see us
So what let the kids know it will teach them that even if they have been married 5 years 12 years or 25 years the romance should never leave the relationship.
Damini smiled you always know exactly what to say and when to say it she smiled as quickly kissed his cheek and went downstairs
Gautam felt his cheek where Damini had kissed him and called after her, Damini that's not fair I have two cheeks you only kissed one
In the hall
The pundit ji is sitting on the couch and as he see Damini he tells her he has matched up the horoscopes for Manthan and Komal and the most auspicious date for the to be wed is the 7th of May (3 months later) Damini thanks him and offers him refreshments but he says he has to leave for urgent matters
Damini goes over to Manthan and gives him a hug, are you happy now beta everything has worked out
Yes Maa Manthan smiled everything worked out, in fact since everything would out so well we thought we would surprise you with a vacation
A vacation beta that's a great idea just tell me when all of you will be going and I will have everything ready for you
Maa Nakul said we aren't going on a vacation
No then who is Damini asked looking confused
Maa we thought after everything you and Papa have done for us you deserve a break so we got you tickets to Shimla
But beta we can't go now we have to get things ready for the wedding there is so much to do
Maa don't worry your bahu's will take care of everything Sanchi said
Yes Maa we promise you won't have to worry about anything and it will only be for two weeks so you will still have plenty of time to take care of any preparations we might have forgotten Kt added
Damini smiled have I ever told you guys I am the luckiest mother in the world to have kids like you
Yes Maa all the time everyone said at the same time
Damini shrugged her head don't you feel bad teasing your mother now come here and give me a hug she said as they all shared a group hug, Gautam walked in the
I am really going to have to do something to earn some points from you kids I always get left out and Damini gets all the hugs he joked as Eklavya pulled him into the group hug and told him about the trip
Gautam and Damini's room
You know Damini I think we are the luckiest parents in the world Gautam said as he sat down on the bed, Damini stood by the window lost in thought, when she didn't reply Gautam got up and went over to her
He put his hand on her shoulder and called her name
Damini broke out of her thoughts and turned to face Gautam
Oh I am so sorry Gautam what were you saying
Never mind that what were you thinking about he said noticing the worried look on her face
It's nothing Gautam don't worry
Damini as your husband it is my right to worry with you so please tells me why you are so upset
It's just that I don't think we should go on this trip right now, I don't think it is a good idea to leave Manthan alone with all the responsibility of….
Gautam quickly covered her mouth don't say it someone might hear but if that is the only thing you are worried about then relax I have already taken care of everything ,it's all taken care of
Are you sure? Yes Damini I am positive
Okay but still I don't think we should go Manthan needs us right now you saw what happened at Komal's house, he still hasn't forgiven Karan, I don't think it would be good if we left
Gautam pulled Damini into a hug Damini I have everything under control and why do you think Manthan will be alone he will be with his brothers and he will have his bhabhi's with him as well so you don't have to worry about him being fed because you say it yourself our bahu's are great cooks
Damini looked up at Gautam are you making fun of me?
No baba I am just telling you everything will be okay your kids are taken care of and it is only for two weeks
Okay but if anything happens; even if on the phone one of them sounds upset we are coming home right away promise?
I promise Gautam smiled as Damini rested her head on his chest
The next morning
Maa come downstairs you are going to be late Eklavya called
Damini came down the stairs carrying a small suitcase Nakul ran up to her and grabbed the suitcase
Maa why are you carrying this you should have called me
Its okay it's not that heavy
Well it doesn't matter if its heavy or not you don't need to do carry anything you have us Nakul said
Manthan came in the front door and called
Maa the driver is ready Papa is already outside
I am coming beta Damini said as she followed him out the front door
Everyone stood outside by the car
Damini turned to the kids
If you guys need anything just call us and we will be back before you know it
Maa we aren't little kids anymore we will be fine Eklavya answered
For me you will always be my little babies Damini said as she hugged him
As Damini said goodbye to everyone Gautam took Manthan off to the side
Manthan beta I need you to promise if you need any help with…… you will ask for it don't try to deal with everything on your own Nakul and Eklavya know the truth and so do Kt and Sanchi so make sure you ask if you need any help
Don't worry Papa everything will be fine you just enjoy your trip
Gautam stared at Manthan before finally asking him, Manthan are you okay? I know it is hard for you to see Karan and Nandini but is there anything I can do to make things easier
No papa I'll be fine Manthan answered
Look Manthan you call me your Papa so I want you to understand something I don't have three sons I have four I consider you the same as Eklavya, Nakul and……Mayank he whispered Mayank name, so if you ever need anything you are to tell me don't ever hide anything from me he said
Gautam pulled Manthan into a hug as Manthan got a little teary eyed but he quickly covered it up
Damini came over and Manthan hugged her
Maa don't worry about us we want you to enjoy your trip you deserve it
Damini put her hand on his cheek and looked at him
Mere bache are you okay? If you need me to stay I will
Maa I am fine I want you to go Manthan answered
Okay beta but remember to call if you need us Damini said as she got into the car and opened the window
Kt, Sanchi make sure to give Baa and Papa their milk in the morning and their tea in the afternoon and make sure to give them their meals on time and……
Let's go driver or we will be here all night Gautam laughed
As the driver drove off, Damini turned to face Gautam
Gautam I wasn't finished she said hitting him on the chest
I know but if I let you finish we would be there all night
Damini relaxed against the seat of the car looking out the window after a few minutes of silence Gautam asked what was wrong
It's nothing she said I quietly
Tell me
It's just I really miss Mayank who knows where he is and how he is or if his even….,
Shhh don't think like that, I am sure we will find and wherever he is I am sure he is fine he has all our blessing with him so nothing can harm him
It's his and Nakul's birthday next month she whispered I just really wish he was here she let some tears fall as Gautam pulled her into his arms
I promise you Damini that I will find our son no matter what
Promise
I promise
In Shimla
They arrived at the hotel and the bellboy took their bags to their room while Gautam filled out some paper work Damini sat on the sofa in the lobby looking at a magazine
After he finished the paperwork Gautam came over to her
Shall we head up to the room to rest or did you want to get something to eat first
Umm let's go to the room first I want to call the kids Damini chose
Okay our room is on the fifth floor let's take the elevator
He held out his arm for Damini, and Damini wrapped her arm around his blushing slightly
As they entered the elevator another couple got in with them, they looked to be around Nakul and Sanchi's age
The girl whispered to her husband look at them they are so much older than us and even they are holding each other's arm and you can't even hold my hand
Her husband looked irritated and said shhhh they'll hear you, don't you ever thing before you open your mouth
Before the girl could answer the elevator door opened and they all got off
As Damini was getting out of the elevator she let out a little scream and gripped Gautam's arm tightly
Gautam turned to look at her quickly Damini what happened
My heel broke I think she said lifting her sari a little to confirm what she already knew
Don't worry Gautam the room is close now I will be fine let's go Damini said
Nonsense you'll hurt yourself if you try to walk on it he said lifting her in his arms
GAUTAM!!!! Damini screamed put me down your not as young as you once were
What are you talking about Damini I am Superman I never get old he laughed
Damini blushed what people will say if they see us
They'll say look at that couple even after so many years of marriage they are still in love
You have an excuse for everything Damini laughed as Gautam opened the door to the room with Her still in his arms
In the room Gautam walked over to the desk and put the keycard down
Gautam we are inside now you can put me down
Gautam gently put Damini on the bed, I like holding you in my arms he said as he kissed her forehead
Outside in the hall
The couple that got on to the elevator with Gautam and Damini was having another argument as the husband tired to open the door
My god we are on our honeymoon and you made me walk to the room and you can't even open the door didn't you see how romantic it was when that man picked up his wife and he even opened the door without dropping her
I would be able to get the door open if you would stop annoying me he said as the door finally opened, there you its open
The wife turned to her husband and said carry me into the room naa it's so romantic
The husband started laughing and said yeah right I want to live the rest of my life how can I do that if I pick you up, you have legs walk in like a normal person, hmph pick you up he said shaking his head as he went in
In G&D room
Gautam I think we should call the kids and tell them we made it here safely, they might be worrying
Arre Damini I think you're the one that is worrying about them, they are grown up they are probably going out for dinner or to watch a movie or doing something else they are sitting there waiting for us to call
No Gautam I am going to call
Okay if it will make you relax then go ahead
In Delhi
Riiiinnnnggg riiiinnnnnggg…….rrrriiiinnngggg
Mihir comes over to the phone and picks it up
Hello Papa Its Damini calling
Oh hello beta how are did you get there safely
Yes papa, how are you and Baa
We are good beta but I know you must be worried about the kids but don't worry they are all fine, they went to watch some movie
Papa how you knew I was worried about the kids
When you get to my age you can tell certain things without asking, but now beta I want you to enjoy your trip and don't worry everything is fine here tell Gautam I said hi and Mihir hung up
Papa…..Papa…
Gautam Papa hung before I could tell him to take his medicines on time, I should call back and remind him she picked up the phone but Gautam put it back down
Damini Papa will remember to take his medicines on his own and if he doesn't then Kt and Sanchi are there to give them to him this trip is for you to relax now come on I am hungry let's go eat something
Damini smiled fine lets go eat but I am taking our cell phones with us
Fine but no call can be longer than five minutes he said as they walked out the door
In the restaurant
Gautam pulled Damini's chair out for her and helped her sit down
Damini blushed Gautam you don't have to do that
No but I want to he replied with a smile
The waiter came over and asked if they were ready
Gautam placed the order and told Damini he would be right back he had to go to the washroom
Gautam got up and stopped just outside the door to the washroom looked to see if Damini was looking and walked past it he hid behind the corner and called Eklavya's cell phone
Eklavya its Papa look I know I talked to you guys about this before but I need all of you to make a decision you need to talk to Kt and see if she is okay with this before we take any further steps
Papa Kt is okay with it she understands he didn't know what he was doing and we can get him the proper help he needs when we find him
Okay good so I need you to go in my room in the cupboard your mom has a picture of him take it to the newspaper office and have them print his picture on the front page and then get some posters made and have the put up everywhere, drive over to Mumbai and put them up there as well make sure to list all of our cell phone numbers but don't list your moms if she gets a fake call it will break her heart now I got to go I don't want your mom to find out so I need you tell Manthan and Nakul don't Kt and Sanchi get too involved in their state they need to rest okay
Sure Papa don't worry we will find him and bring him home I promise you that Papa we won't rest till we find him
Thank you beta I knew I could count on my children
Gautam went back to Damini
Gautam what took so long the food is already here?
Oh there was a line for men room, let's eat I m starving he said
Damini smiled and began to serve the food
In Delhi
Eklavya walked over to everyone else
That was papa on the phone he said to put Mayank's picture in newspapers and put up posters in Delhi and Mumbai, he looked over at Kt but she smiled to reassure him she was okay with what they were going to do
Now Kt and Sanchi you can help us but only a little bit, Papa doesn't want you to take too much stress and we agree with him
We'll take the picture to the newspaper office tonight itself that way tomorrow morning paper will have the picture and we can have the posters printed tomorrow
Bhaiya I will take the posters over to Mumbai you and Nakul bhaiya stay in Delhi
No I want to go with you Manthan I have a feeling wherever Mayank is he is connected to me and that connection is pulling me towards Mumbai
Yes I think it is a good idea if you take Nakul because for one thing there is no way I am letting you go alone Mumbai holds a lot of pain for all of us and second Nakul is right that connection will be a benefit to us finding Mayank
So do we all agree then?
Agree
Agree
Agree
Than it's settled let's get home and grab the picture before the newspaper office closes
In Shimla
Gautam wake up Damini said as she placed a cup of tea on the bedside table
Gautam rolled over in his sleep, Damini smiled and gave him a kiss on the forehead and turned around to go open the curtains but Gautam grabbed her and pulled her towards him
Just a kiss on the forehead won't do he said pulling Damini closer
Damini tried to pull away Gautam we aren't newlyweds anymore she laughed leaning against him
I don't care we are still young and you are just as beautiful as the day we got married wait…. What am I saying no you're not
What you're saying I am not beautiful
Damini let me finish your even more beautiful as each day goes by your beauty grows
Damini leaned back against Gautam and gave him a kiss on the cheek I love you Gautam all my happiness is linked to you as long as I have you by my side I can face anything
Then I promise you Damini I will never leave your side I will be with you forever Gautam said as he held her tighter , now come on lets go out for awhile
Later that day
Gautam and Damini sat outside a little caf drinking coffee when a couple came and sat down at a table beside them
Aditi why don't you understand I can't give my child away
Karan it's not like we are giving our child to a stranger Rahul is your brother and we all live together
Aditi I can't do it I can't stand the thought of my child calling my brother Papa
Gautam looked over at Damini who had tears in her eyes Gautam stood up and went over to Damini wrapping her in his arms
Gautam I made the same mistake years ago and I don't want …. She broke down sobbing into his shoulder
Gautam pulled away and wiped her tears don't cry Damini no matter how many years pass by I still can't stand the sight of tears in your eyes come if it will make you feel better we can talk to them
Gautam and Damini got up to see that the couple was still arguing they walked over to their table
I don't mean to interrupt or be rude but my wife and I overheard your conversation and we think you should really hear what we have to say
The couple stood up and nodded so all four of them went over to a table in the corner
The step you want to take today is a step I took 25 years ago, I became pregnant at the same time as my devrani our whole family was so happy but then my devrani had an accident while trying to save me from falling down the stairs she herself fell and miscarried, I gave birth to twins so I thought the best thing to do was to give one child to her but I was wrong, as time went on every time he would call her Maa my heart would break some more but I would stop myself from saying anything because she was happy and if it hadn't been for her I would have lost both my children. I know I have no right to say anything to you but beta I have lived life and I don't think this is the right step to take
Haan beta there are lots of children in the world who have no parents that need to be loved and cared for don't make the mistake of giving your child away
The couple stood up and the girl spoke
Thank you so much for telling me this, and I guess you are right I don't think I could handle hearing my child call someone else Maa
Gautam smiled at Damini as the couple walked away I think I want to head home I am missing the kids
Damini smiled back at Gautam me too let's head home
Back home in Delhi
The phone rang , Eklavya picked up
Manthan did you find out anything
Eklavya we got a call someone asked us to meet them in front of Shantiniketan at ten tonight
What? Why there? I think something fishy is going on make sure you don't go alone take Nakul with you and be careful
Don't worry Eklavya we'll be fine it almost en we better get going we'll call you the second we find out what is going on
Okay take care of yourselves
In front of Shantiniketan
Nakul pulled the car over on to the side of the road and got out
Manthan why would someone call us here
I don't know but whoever it was said they know where Mayank is
Manthan look someone's coming
An old lady came towards them
You .. You are the ones I called about that Mayank boy right?
Yes ….yes that's us where is he? Do you know where my brother is?
He is here in your very own house she said pointing towards Shantiniketan
What do you mean Manthan asked
Come with me but be careful and make no noise the guards are asleep
They followed into the house and down the hall into a room that was locked from the outside
Through the window they saw Mayank huddled together on the floor
Mujhe mama papa ke paas jaana hai mujhe mama papa ke paas jaana hai
"Mayank" Nakul called stepping forward
Quiet the old woman whispered you will have me killed for this she pulled a key out from around her neck and unlocked the door giving Nakul the key take this with you from this day forward we don't know each other if that woman finds out he is gone I will say I don't she has no idea I have the key make sure to make no noise on your way out she said heading to the kitchen to pretend to be sleeping
Manthan and Nakul ran into the room…….. Just then they heard Tripti's voice
HEY OLD LADY WHERE DID YOU PUT MY PURSE I HAD TO COME BACK FOR IT
Oh my god I think Tripti is back home Manthan said now what do we do
Quick put all the pillows over there on the mat and put the blanket on top of them Nakul said pulling Mayank into the corner and covering his mouth with his hand
Manthan did as he was told and came over to Nakul slipping into the shadows
Meanwhile Outside
What do you need now? Why can't you ever let me have some moments of peace all day I have to put up with that boy and now when I finally got him to sleep you show up look here…. Here by the door is this not your purse
Don't show me any attitude old lady I pay you for the job you do
Ha is that what you call pay well I am better off without it now let me have some hours of peace before he wakes up again I am going to sleep she said as she walked off
I will have to do something about this old lady but I will have to wait till I get my revenge on Gautam for what he did to me how he dare break out of our contract, oh well his son will now have to pay the price for his stupidity Tripti said as she walked out of the house.
Manthan we have to get out of here quick she might come back
Your right let's go Manthan said helping Nakul bring Mayank towards the door but just as they were about to open the door Tripti came back
Nakul pulled Mayank and Manthan back into the shadows
The old lady came over to Tripti
Your back again why can't you ever let me have some moments of peace
OH SHUTUP I am not here to see you I want to check on my lottery ticket……Mayank, he will help me get revenge from Gautam
Oh no you don't I won't let you go in there I finally put him to sleep if you go in there he is going to wake up and start crying for his mummy papa again
Fine I won't go in I will take a look from outside
Manthan covered Mayank's mouth with his hand so he wouldn't make a noise
Tripti started towards Mayank's door but just as she was about to look in her phone rang
Yes Rishabh go ahead I will be right there Tripti turned around and walked out the door
Nakul waited till he heard the sound of her car pull away, he then grabbed Mayank from under one arm and Manthan from the other and they began to walk away towards the door
Nakul wait here someone will see us if we take him across the road I will bring our car here
Okay but here she might come back
The old lady came over to Nakul, you take that boy away and make sure she doesn't find out he is with you
But what if she thinks you helped him escape
Let her think it she will never hurt me
You don't know her she is heartless she doesn't care who she hurts
She may be heartless but she will never hurt her own mother I know that from my past experiences with my daughter
You're her mother? But then why did you help us
I maybe her mother but that doesn't mean I will support her in her wrong doings now go before she comes back
Just then Manthan pulled the car up and got out to help Mayank into the car
Okay let's get out of here before she gets back and with that Manthan drove as fast as he could
Meanwhile back in Delhi
The doorbell rang
Mihir walked over and opened the door
Gautam, Damini beta how come you are back so soon?
We were missing the kids so we decided to come back home they answered as they took his blessings
I am going to go see Baa Damini said as she headed towards Baa's room
Baa was sitting in Bapu ji's chair with her mala in hand when Damini walked in Baa looked up
Damini went over to Baa and put her head in Baa's lap
Back so soon beta
I was missing the kids so Gautam said we could go home
But Baa I am not only missing the kids today I am also missing Maa
I miss her too beta but I guess Thakur ji needed Tulsi more than we do so he took her back, but don't forget beta whenever you need Tulsi just think of her and if not in her physical form she will come to you
Your right Baa Maa is always with us and whenever we need her we just need to call out Maa
In Haridwar
Someone sat up with a start the person lying next to her too woke up and asked
Tulsi what happened? Are you okay
Biji I felt like someone of my own was calling me, one of my own is pain and they need me Biji why can't I remember anything
Don't worry Tulsi keep faith on the one above he will make everything okay again now go to sleep we have to head to Delhi early tomorrow so get so rest
Ji Biji Tulsi said lying down but she was unable to fall asleep
"Maa" she heard again who was calling her she wondered, Tulsi closed her eyes and she saw the same images she had seen before still in negative form
She saw what she assumed to be herself chasing little kids around the hall only this time she heard them to
Mayank come eat your roti beta it will get cold
No Mayank don't go
Nakul you badmash come here
Ha-ha Dadi you have to catch me and you're too old to do it now
Nakul ran into a pair of legs beta your Dadi may be too old to catch you but your Dadu can still catch you he said lifting Nakul into his arms come on eat your roti and then I will take you and Mayank out for ice cream
Tulsi opened her eyes and began to smile I am a Dadi she cried Please Thakur ji take me back to my family soon my family needs me
In Delhi
Gautam and Damini were in their room
Gautam was sitting on the bed looking at a file while Damini was sitting in front of her mirror looking downwards
Gautam got up and went over to Damini and saw she had been sitting there looking at picture of Nakul and Mayank on their first birthday
Gautam wrapped his arms around Damini and gave her kiss on the cheek Damini turned around in his arms and began to cry
Gautam their birthday is in two days, who knows where my little baby is she cried I am such a bad mother when my baby needs me the most I am away from him she cried harder
Shhhh Damini it's not your fault and don't worry we will find Mayank soon I promise
Damini rested her head against Gautam's chest I just miss him so much, he has never been away from me for so long what if he forgets me or what if he hates me for going away from
Damini he won't forget you and believe Mayank loves you he will never hate you
I hope your right she said holding him tighter
The next day
Damini woke up early and quickly took a shower and left the house while everyone was sleeping she drove over to a little shop nearby and bought a dozen presents, making sure to get each gift in twos, when she was ready to pay she went over to the shopkeeper
Madam why have you bought two of the same things
Because tomorrow is the birthday of both my sons and even if one of them isn't with me right now I am still his mother she replied holding back her tears at the thought of Mayank
Here you Madam I will help you take your bags to your car the shopkeeper's assistant said as he helped Damini take everything to her car
On her way home Damini passed a mandir so she pulled over and got a pooja ki thaali and climbed the stairs, as she did the pooja she prayed to Thakur ji to bring back her lost son to her and to always keep her family safe from any harm that comes their way
At home
Kt and Sanchi came into Gautam and Damini's room to talk to Damini about tomorrow's party but she wasn't there
Kt where could Mama have gone so early
Maybe she is in Baa's room Kt said let's go check
As they were headed over to Baa's room they saw Damini come in her arms loaded with presents
Gautam looked up to see Damini come into their room
Damini where did you go so early in the morning, I looked everywhere I couldn't find you
I went to do some work for tomorrow's party she answered as put all the presents into her cupboard and locked
Gautam saw the presents she had locked away and asked
Damini why do you always buy two of each present but only give one away
Because Gautam I gave birth to two children but god had other plans for my older child but that doesn't make me any less his mother but I didn't want to upstage Ganga with my presents to Nakul so I always kept them in my cupboard
Gautam went over to Damini and hugged her, Damini leaned her head against his chest and sighed
What's wrong Damini?
It's nothing just that now that I finally have my Nakul back I lost Mayank, I am failure as a mother Gautam maybe that's why I am being punished she cried
Sshh Don't ever say you're a failure as a mother come with me Gautam said taking Damini's hand and leading her out the door, he lead her to Eklavya's room
Look at our son, look how happy he is now that he understands he is loved and who was it who taught him to understand love and relationships? It was you who helped him overcome his hate and anger with your love and mamta
Come with me he lead her over to a picture of her with Manthan look how happy he looks with you Damini you saved him when you took him as your son, you gave him the love and attention he had been needing all his life, you taught him to accept his relationships and let them be there for him, Damini you gave Manthan his family when he needed it the most
So then how can you be considered a failure as a mother? Tell me
Oh Gautam…Damini cried as she held onto him
Gautam held Damini in his arms and prayed that Mayank would be found soon because even his arms were dying to hold his baby boy again
Meanwhile in Mumbai
Mayank lay sleeping on the backseat of the car, he kept muttering mujhe mama papa he paas jaana hai over and over again
Nakul looked over at Mayank don't worry Mayank your brothers are here your safe now, sleep peacefully because when you wake up you will be mummy papa and nothing will ever hurt you again he said
We're almost there Nakul we just entered Delhi we'll be home in about half an hour
Wait before we go home we have to clean Mayank up or Mummy will be stressed out seeing him like this Nakul said
Your right let's get a hotel room and tidy him up a bit before we head home Manthan anwsered
Gautam do you have everything ready for the party tomorrow night Damini asked as she walked into their room
Gautam stood by the window looked over at her and continued talking on his phone quietly
Damini got a little irritated and asked him again when he didn't answer she got mad and asked what was more important to him his business or his family
Gautam hung up the phone and turned around to face Damini
Of course my family Damini why do you have to act like such a child can't see you I was on the phone I would have answered as soon as I hung up, now I don't even know what is going to happen at tomorrow's meeting because the phone got cut so THANK YOU MADAM he said as he walked out the door leaving Damini stunned
Outside the door Gautam apologized in his head I am sorry Damini but today had you not interrupted me I would have found out about our son now who knows if that man will call back again or not
Inside Damini stood their stunned Gautam has never spoken to me like that before I should go apologize she said it must have been a very important call
Gautam stood up on the terrace of the house thinking about Mayank, why god why….why did we have to lose my baby boy, who knows where he is or how he is, he doesn't know the ways of this cruel world please god bring back my son to me I can't go on like this
He felt a hand on hi s shoulder he turned around to see Damini standing there, he felt a little bit of annoyance as was reminded of the phone call but he kept it hidden from her
Gautam I am really sorry, I should have waited for you to finish your call it just I wanted everything to be perfect for Nakul I don't want him thinking he means less to us than Mayank or Eklavya I am so sorry Gautam
Gautam looked at Damini and realized that she was going through the same thing he let out a laugh not realizing Damini heard him
All my life Damini I wanted to have our Nakul back every time he called Sahil Papa I died a little inside because I was his papa he was a symbol of our love not theirs
Oh Gautam I am so sorry this is all my fault had I not given Nakul away we would never have to go through this
No Damini it's not your fault you were just being a good bahu Gautam walked over to the railing and bent his head down
Damini walked over to Gautam placed her hand on his shoulder and turned him to face her Gautam I am so sorry for everything and I am really sorry I ruined your meeting she said
Sorry won't do this time Damini
At his words Damini let the tears fall and began to walk back towards the house
Gautam realized that Damini was no longer standing beside him and quickly grabbed her arm when she turned around he saw fresh tears in her eyes, seeing those tears something broke inside of him and he pulled towards him into his arms he never could see her crying no matter how mad he was….wait was he even mad at her he thought or was he mad at himself for not being able to protect his family from harm
Gautam was awakened from his thoughts when Damini pulled away he looked at her and said sorry won't work……..you have to give me a kiss he said once again pulling her closer to him
In the Hotel room
Nakul and Manthan had just finished giving Mayank a bath and changed him in to some clean clothes
Manthan turned to look at Nakul and burst out laughing look at you all covered in water and soap bubbles you look so funny
Nakul looked at Manthan and said you look the exact same way
Yeah I guess we might as well freshen up ourselves he said I'll go grab some clothes from the shop in the lobby he said you start taking a shower
I'll put some cartoons on for Mayank they will keep him busy Nakul said
When Manthan came back from the shop he handed Nakul his bag of clothes and turned to see Mayank fast asleep on the bed he walked over and covered Mayank with the blanket silently apologizing for all the pain he had ever caused him
Nakul came out of the bathroom and saw Mayank sleeping
We'll let him sleep while you have a shower and then we'll go head home
Sounds good Manthan said as he headed to the bathroom
After a nice hot shower Manthan came out to find Nakul asleep next to Mayank
Manthan let out a little laugh oh well I'll let him sleep a little while longer he said as he went out on to the balcony of their room and took a seat on one of the chairs
As he sat there watching the sun set his thoughts drifted to Komal and how she loved to watch the sun set he pulled out his cell and started to dial her number……
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