Meri Behna
This is based on the episode where Tejo goes missing. Do ignore the scene where Jasmine tries to complain to Fateh and read. Hope you like it.
Jasmine Kaur Sandhu gazed at her reflection in the mirror. Never before had she felt so helpless. Everything had always been handed to her on a golden platter by either her family or Tejo. Tejo... who was now missing and she didn’t know who to blame.
Was it Fateh? He ruined everything the moment he walked into their lives. His empty promises of Canada, of giving her the entire world had led to this. Why couldn't he tell her he lost the job himself? Everything would have been fine had he not betrayed her like this, had he made the right choice. If only she had never met him.
Was it their father, who not only hid the truth but also prevented Tejo from saying anything to her? Maybe... maybe Tejo was at fault too. Why did she have to bend under the pressure of others and marry Fateh? She could have just chosen to reveal the truth.
And what was the point of her going away like this? To prove how selfless she is?
Or perhaps it was her... Her own cruel words that had caused this. No, no It couldn’t be! She couldn’t have possibly caused so much pain to her own sister. She always did things impulsively, Tejo would know better than to feel bad.
How could Jasmine be wrong? She was perfect, wasn’t she? Everyone had told her so from the start Tejo said so too. But where is she now? Is she alright ? All Jasmine had were questions and the solutions were missing. After all, the answers were always with Tejo. "Meri Tejo", she whispered as she drifted off to sleep, all alone on the cold, hard ground.
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Tejo Kaur Virk let the cool ground of the gurudwara calm her. After everything that had happened in the last few days, this was the only place where she found solace.
She couldn't believe that her life was turned upside down twice within a month. She was tired of everything. Twice she had married to keep her family happy and each time it was her who suffered.
Jass wasn't even worth thinking of, but what about Fateh? He was supposed to be her best friend, yet ironically, he proved to be her worst nightmare. He hurt her, insulted her, and embarrassed her in front of everyone. She knew that this marriage would be a loveless one but she had expected respect.
What hurt her the most were her sister's words. She couldn't believe Jasmine would say such things to her. Yes, she was always childish, but saying such vile things to her very own sister... Maybe it was her fault. She had always sheltered her, given in to every demand of hers. She should have let her sister grow up on her own, but she chose not to. She might be taking this decision too late, but now it was time to let Jasmine figure things out on her own. Tejo was going to step back. She knew it would be hard, but it was best for everyone. She made the wrong choice once, but not again.
"Babaji, meri Jasmine ka khayal rakhna," she prayed as she allowed herself to fall asleep, far away from all her problems.
A/N: The characterisation of Jasmine on the show has been bothering me for a while, so I decided to write this. I don't like the name but I had to post it before Jasmine annoys me even more. Please do suggest some titles along with your comments. Thank you to all those who read my PM and gave me the confidence to post this. Also, special thank you to @I_StanStrongFLs for editing it.