Part 102
Dev was squeezing onto Radhika's hand hard as he was listening to Dr. Sulochana. He felt a big relief and somehwere inside he felt little proud too.
Dr. Sulochana: I am really impressed. Its' looking better than what we expected, the weight graph is looking good and you need to continue the same what you are following now.
Dev with a happy tone :so when we need to come next
Dr.: Actually I prefer to see her in next three weeks, to make sure it is going well, but otherwise you need to see the gynecologist once you get there, and if you need any documents from here, let us know, we can help with that.
Dev again with a smile:Thanks Dr. But for now, we are fine, actually I was so anxious to hear about the progress.
Dr. Sulochana giving a smile back: Don't worry Dev, Radhika is picking up really well, even I can see the difference just looking at her face itself.
Dev looking at the smiley face of Radhika, looked back at the doctor and said : thank you.
Dr. Sulochana smiled back.: I think the credits goes to you.
Dev smiled again wiht happiness.
On their way out, they waited for few minutes and met Dr. Sarada and Sarada was so happy to see the couples and just exchanged few casual talks.
Dev was holding onto her hand , and Radhika was feeling happy too as she was clearly hearing his heart smile , because it was all written well on his face, his eyes, and his smile. Radhika felt so happy as she heard about baby's health. At one point she was pointing her finger towards her for not taking care of their baby, but now she also felt the same happiness that he is feeling, she touched her baby with the same smile.
It was dinner time back in Delhi house.
Lechu: mom, tomorrow what 's the special dish
Suchi: Lechu , tell me what you want?
Lechu: Oh, love you mom, I should thank Bhabhi for this.
Suchi: um, now don't try to butter Radhika for that, if it is healthy, then we can try , that's all.
Suchi: Do you have any choice Radhika and suddenly her eyes caught the sight of the side dish on her plate. Tightening her forehead : what is this Radhika??.
Radhika looking at the pointed space, with a shy smile: pickle
Suchi: but....
Radhika with her drooling mouth : it's so tasty mom, and my tongue is craving for something spicy.
Suchi: ya, but I don't think it is a good choice, you can have osme, but this is too much.
Suddenly Dev looked at Radhika's plate and looked at her face: you want that much pickle!!!
Radhika just nodded her head
Dev: just seeing it my stomach is burning
Suchi: ha beta, have little ok. Let's find some alternative.
Radhika swallowed the saliva in and she watched as Dev took that out from her plate and left a small piece for her. she looked at him helplessly.
Surrender: ha, even I heard whatever mom eats the baby gets its taste too and for the baby it may be very spicy and hot.
Dev looked at his dad's face widening his eyes and then looked at Radhika's plate and took the rest of it too.
Radhika's hand unknowingly followed to stop him
Suchi with a smile: Dev, leave some in her plate, its not going to hurt her.
Dev: mom, didn't you hear what dad just told?
Suchi: dev
Dev looked at his dad and then silently put back little in her plate. Radhika looked at that small portion and then looked at Dev with a thankful face. He tucked that smile, which came out seeing her thankful face, and then tried to cut a piece of paratha from his plate.
Dev: Dad, how is business going?
Surender looked at him puzzled : what?
Dev: I mean, how is our business going?
Suchi: No business talk at dinner time, and we never had it that way , its family time.
Dev and surrender looked at Suchi as she said that in a stern serious tone and giving a glare to both of them she looked back into her plate.
Surender looked at Dev with a helpless face.
Dev: Dad, are you hiring new employees?
Surrender looked at him in ?
Dev: Is there any expected open position that you may need any urgent filling soon?
SUrender looking straight at his son's eyes : what?
Suchi: Didn't you hear me Dev,.... also.., when did you start talking about business, that's new here.
Dev: no mom, I was just checking with dad...
Suchi: um, no business talk here Ok.
Surender : no suchi, anyway he asked something and nobody is talking anything else. Then
Suchi didn't say anything as if giving a chance for them to continue, but with a look that 'I am watching over?'
Surrender: no beta, no new hiring, ya, there is one watchmen post , I think?
Suddenly Dev coughed on the food piece and tapping over his head, held the water galss that Radhika extended to him.
Suchi: wow!, I am impressed , atleast the so called business empire knows that there is a watchman vacancy in his office.
Surrender: I know suchi what you are saying, I know this because I only fired him two days back.
Lech: what? You fired a watch man!!!
Surender : ha, and there is specific reason behind it and I don't want to discuss my business here Ok, so don't try to pull my leg here.
Radhika softly, looking at Dev: are you alright?.
Dev gulping down and resting back : ha
They continued their chops on dinner plate.
All were chit chatting back in the main hall and Suchi was exchanging her happiness hearing Radhika's health and was generally talking about her experiences and all.
Surrender came : Dev, here is the list of open position.
Suchi: what?
Surrender sitting back next to Lechu, whose eyes were glued onto the TV: Ha, he asked me, right? Actually this is the real picture, but we are not hiring , except one or two I think, recession is affecting us too, so mostly managing with available resources.
Dev was scanning around in that list very carefully.
Surender seeing his curiosity: why you are looking so serious?
Dev: No dad, actually I checked on the company site and there is no post on open position but it just asking to submit the resume. So
Surrender: but why you need it? For whom?
Dev: vo, dad
Suchi: is any friend of yours?
Dev in a very normal tone , still checking at the list: no mom, its for me.
Surender replied in a normal tone, turning his face towards TV: oh
But then comprehending it back in his head , he looked back at Dev's face, with !! face
Surender: WHAT!
Dev looked at his dad's face and saw curious face of Suchi, Lehcu and Radhika on him. Dev folding the paper piece in his hand , resting his left hand over Radhika 's upper back very casually, and in a very normal way: Ha dad, I thought of joining some where here, thought to check within our company first, and if I am not lucky then I can look around, so
Surender: are you serious?
Dev very casually: ha, I am
Suchi with a fluttery tone: you mean, you are not going back to U.S.
Dev: If I am lucky enough to find one before my return, then I will just go and wrap up everything back there and come, or I will go back and try from there.
Surrender: you mean, you don't want to continue there?
Dev: no dad, I am planning to settle back here in India only.
Suchi: but that was your dream.
Dev: no mom, my dream was to get that certificate and I got it already, so.
Suchi: but...... beta.
Surrender: one minute Suchi, and then looking at Dev: you come with me, let's have a talk.
Getting up from sofa Dev looked at Radhika's questioning eyes ,and comforting her , he went along with Surender to his office room.
After they disappeared from the site ....
Suchi: Did he tell anything to you Rahdika?
Radhika: no mom, but I have seen him thinking hard and he used to tell me that he needs to plan on something, but never gave me any clue about this, so.
Lechu: that will be awesome Bhabhi. She went and hugged Radhika , sitting next to her she said : now it will be fun again, Bhabhi I can't believe you will be here with us all the time. How sweeeeeeeet.
Suchi: but Dev was liking it there so much right?
Radhika with a doubtful voice: ha mom. He loves it so much, I don't know what happened now.
Suchi's eyes just followed the way they got disappeared.
Inside SUrender's home office , he asked Dev to sit down and then he walked towards the window once and looked outside at the darkness and then coming back, sat on his revolving chair.
Surender: so you want to come back
Dev: ha dad very confidently
Surrender: but my understanding is that you are doing very well in your company and they even recognized your hard work recently, .....and you were and you are very happy with all that, ... then, .... why this new hunt?
Dev: Ha dad, I loved it too
Surrender looking seriously into his son's eyes: Is it all because of what happened recently between you two.
Dev: no dad, absolutely not
Surrender: no Dev, you can tell me frankly, we already talked about it and whatever happened, it is happened, but it is not a wise decision to take a new step which you are not interested.
Dev: I told you dad , no its not.
Surrender: I know Dev , I can understand, it was difficult situation and now you both knows what went wrong and now we all here to help you guys too, then...
Dev looking straight into his dad's eyes: I told you dad, that incident doesn't have any connection with this.
Surrender: is it because of Radhika's health, or is it that you think we won't send her with you.
Dev: I know dad, you are thinking it is connected to all these, yes it is , it has some connection, or may be an eye opener for me.
Surrender: but that was your dream too.. as if reminding him
Dev: no dad, my dream was to get that degree, rest all happened on my way and I embraced it as it came on my way, and also I didn't had any other plan at that time,.... like any other man I also wished to get a job, and when it came easily on my path, I took it. It was not my dream, but that time that was appropriate in my eyes, or maybe I needed it at that time. Still I will say it is my fortune to get that job and also this position.
Getting up from the chair Dev continued: ha dad, I had dreams, but now I am loving my life more than yesterday and i don't know how to convince you that, I wish to come back because I am loving it more this way.
Surrender: but Dev, you won't get such opportunities ..
Dev: I know dad, when I held that SFU certificate I felt proud because my family was watching me from the audience, but when I held that amaze award from my work place, my co workers clapped for me, and for a moment I also smiled happily, but it didn't last longer dad, and the cost I gave was my own life. I didn't realize what I was missing or what I was losing on that run. When I returned my home, there was nobody to share that happiness with, and I don't see any value to that now. If I get any recognition I want my family to be with me , I want to see the smile on their face, then it will surely hold it place in me.
Getting up from his chair surrender again moved near to the window,
Surrender: so you think if you come here, you will be able to be with Radhika all the time, and won't be this busy, or you think your job will be very light?!!
Following his dad: no dad, I am not that fool. It is not for sitting with Radhika all the time, I will be busy, and I love to take my responsibility, then it won't be light for me for sure.
Surrender: then what is that in your mind?
Dev: my mind, nothing specific dad, but even if I am busy , even if I have to be away, there is my family to share that empty space for Radhika, or maybe she can join some company here, we tried to get one job there, you know that too,... but with the visa issue and all it didn't happen. But here; she has the qualification, and I am sure she will be able to find something.
Surrender: No Dev I am not convinced
Dev: there is nothing to convince dad, I am coming back home, even if you all are giving permission to take Radhika with me, still I won't be taking her.
Surrender: but she needs you Dev and you know that better than us
Dev: ha dad, I know, but all that happened when she was with me, being closer we were so part unknowingly, and I realize that, it is not the physical distance dad, I grew above that, and I can see it differently now. Being physically closer and won't be talking to each other doesn't make any sense dad, then it is better to be apart and talk once in a while.
Surrender tried to reawake him : Dev
Dev: I know dad, you don't worry, now ... we both changed dad and we know us better. The incident didn't make us weak dad, we grown strong from it and we understand each other better now.
Surrender: did you discuss this with Radhika?
Dev: no dad, not yet, I thought if I get any job then,
Surrender: so then why you choose our company?
Dev: dad, when I planned to join U.S. company,. Radhika asked me why don't you join with dad, then with a smile he said : I told her that it is difficult to stand in front of the business magnet, he may fry me the very first day and fire me out the very next day.
Surrender controlled his smile.
Dev continued: but that time, I was just a fresh man, and I was not knowing many things, but now I know how to function, and how to handle situation. I won't say I am an expert but I do have some experience, so if my qualification match with the requirement , then my first preference is our company. So
Surrender: um, quiet interesting, so what you think from the list? anything interesting?
Dev: I just scanned, I need to check it again.
Surrender: what if I create one post for you, just next to me, that will be easy and no one will question me, why you need to apply for an open position.
Dev: No dad, I am still in my learning process, and I want to learn it before I step in, so I prefer it this way.
Surrender: ok, then if that is your decision, you can select any post from that list, even though it is not posted, we need that post to be filled at some point. So look for it and go accordingly and let me know.
Dev: thank you dad.
Surrender extended his hand out and Dev with a smile did shake his hand with his dad
Surrender: good luck my son and welcome back
Dev: thanks dad.
Surrender: now come on
They came together to the main hall where suchi was sitting anxiously ; got up from the sofa as she saw them reappearing back in fornt of her.
Suchi: what happened? Why this new decision.
Surrender: why? don't you want your son to be near you.
Suchi to conform it clearly: can you please tell me clearly
Surrender holding onto his son's shoulder and said proudly: ha, our son is planning to join my company.
Suchi walking near and holding onto Dev's shoulder: sach beta, are you not going back?
Surrender: ha, he need to , to settle everything back, but
Suchi: but, what?
Surrender: only if he get selected for the post. He needs to apply for it and then
Suchi: what?
Surrender: everything will go accordingly Suchi, let see, whether he will pass the interview and will he like our offer, comparing to his U.S. job.
Suchi: don't tease him now, whatever.... I am happy
Lechu coming out with the brightest smile: so bhabhi will be with us, thank you Bro.
She ran back and sat near Radhika. Radhika was looking at Dev in question, and then the family time went on.
Time ticked by and every one retired to their respective rooms.
Suchi: so is he really happy, why he took this decision?
Surrender told suchi about their talk..
Suchi: so now you are happy, and I am sure one reason behind this decision is Radhika, as you said earlier to me, why you choose her for Dev.
Surrender: ha suchi, but what exclaimed me is, i was able to sense his love for her and thru her he realized the need for having us in his life, that was beyond my expectation. Also; even though he decided to join, he wants to be just like any other employee, not just to be known as my son, and I am proud of that decision and that is the true quality of a hard worker who prefer to gain it with their effort, and I am really proud of him.
Suchi smiled seeing her husband's face,. Listening to her husband's words. She felt a relief too, and she continued to listen to her husband.
In their privacy: Dev and Radhika
Radhika's fingers were drawing some unknown pics on his bare chest while his eyes were fixed on the ceiling.
Radhika: is it because of me?
Dev: do you think so?
Radhika: tell me clealy , please
Dev: you don't need to say please Radhika, it is not like that, I want to be with everyone, it is for you, for me, and for our angel
Radhika: I didn't get it?
Dev pulled on her shoulder and made her to lay on her back, propping his head up ,
Dev: Ha Radhika, nothing is more important for me than you and our angel. now, and I want them to get everything possible, like.... after a pause he continued ...maybe I will be able to buy an ice-cream for our Angel but the sweetness of time that she may be able to share with dad and mom, I won't be able to give her. My focus changed Radhika, I am sure, if I work hard, I can achieve anything I want , anywhere in this world, but for that I want my family with me,... when I come back, I want to see your smiley face. I don't know how to tell you this, but now after talking with dad, my confidence level increased, and I am sure, everything will go fine.
Radhika: but, you loved your job
Dev: yes, I loved it and loving it, but not more than you or my family
Radhika: so now is it because of my action?
Dev: no, that helped me to identify myself , it was an eye opener for me to , remind myself what I am missing in this race. I did miss it , but not anymore. And for that your action is not the reason, not at all. I can find a similar job here, and I can work hard too, and I will win that, so there is no question of job satisfaction. Then if it is regarding the company. 'arre it is my dad's company, you think it is easy to get a job there, no dear, maybe it will be little harder"
Radhika: so are you not afraid of facing dad in office anymore?
Dev: why should I?
Radhika: you only told me earlier
Dev: Radhika, that time I was just a bachelor, now I am a responsible husband and soon to be my little princess papa, you know, that itself gives me the confidence, so why should I afraid of facing dad.
Radhika: um, very nice
Dev: what is very nice?
Radhika: then you should have joined at the beginning itself
Dev: no no, because I have some experience , I am ready to face it now, or I am sure he might have fired me on the first day itself.
Radhika just smiled
Dev: no, I am serious
Radhika: um, serious, I can see that. Did dad was happy ?
Dev with a doubtful face: that is the problem, he didn't show any of that expression, in that office, for a second I thought he is doing my informal interview. Then in a doubtful voice: it will be Ok na
Radhika: so you started losing your confidence already..!
Dev: ye, no no , not at all. How can I? I am moving on with my plan.
Radhika: um, now I can see my confident husband
Dev: um, I know, how can I not! When my Radhika is near me like this. And then softly stroking on her tummy : and when my little princess comes to see us, she should be proud of her papa. And then looking at Radhika: she is sleeping , right?
Radhika just nodded her head agreeing with his statement
Dev: then it is ok.
Radhika: ok for what?
Dev: ok for, loving my Radhika, if she is awake then she may feel that I left her alone, so
Radhika controlled her smile again.
Dev: tho
Ardhika: tho kya? did you find any suitable post
Dev: what?
Radhika: from the list
Dev lowering his face to near her face: ha, and I applied just now while you were reading that book.
Radhika: so how long you were working on this
Dev: every day and night, made a nice resume, which can suit my next application
Radhika and you are telling me now
Dev: not even now, I won't be telling this till I get a job, this is just the beginning, so wait to hear the real news , ok.
Radhika: aap bhi na
Dev: ha, beda pyara sa heina
Radhika: um
Dev: then I want to hear that giggle he lay back straight
Radhika resting her head over his chest: ha I am smiling
Dev: I know and I can see and feel it and I am sure you are happy with my decision too
Radhika again continuing her drawing: how do you know?
Dev: because I read that in your eyes
Radhika: so do I need to hide my eyes from you now?
Dev: ha, you can try, but no escapet, because your heartbeat will tell me about it, and your breath will make me feel it.
Radhika tightened her arm around him as he stroked on her upper shoulder, she tried to hide her smile near his neck space, while Dev's lips streched out with happiness.
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Thank you reading my post, have a wonderful day...
part 103
Edited by Devika. - 14 years ago
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