Once Baa declared there will be no family separation Ahem's feelings surged to new heights making him grasp Gopi's hand, squeeze it and hold on to it as he shown his elation on his face. He did not bother who was around him to see this. What mattered the most was at this moment he felt he had regained his family and would make a determined effort to appreciate his family much more.
This feeling sustained through arti and the day.
In the evening as he returned to their room he looked on at his wife with pride and joy. She had folded his shirts and was ready to put them into the cupboard. He handed her his blue folder to keep away as well. She takes care of his things with so much love, he thought.
In the album scene Ahem was in his element - talking about his memories with eagerness in his voice, with a smile on his face and joy in his eyes. Having called her twice to sit beside him by making place for her on the bed, he talked her through the photographs in the album that reflected him as he grew up. His Bal Gopal photo symbolised he has always been her real kanaji. His graduation photo shown his proudest moment. He recognises his family photo as his family, which includes her as as his wife and a part of his family. His baby bath photos draws on his mischievous nature which he has yet to share with her (according to him).
His willingness to continue to make her comfortable around him and to draw her closer to him as she had distanced herself and her smile had lost the sparkle in her eyes recently. He felt his attempts has succeeded.
Until Baa entered their room only to spice things up further, leaving him wondering what her intentions were. However she did create an opportunity for him to spend time alone with his wife .Ahem found himself getting himself caught twice in awkward moments only for his wife to bail him out by telling him she will bring his green tea.
Everything is looking up roses for Ahem. It feels as though this is the calm before the storm. Usually when things go this way one can expect turmoil to follow. What do you think?
Edited by swasthi - 13 years ago