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Part 1-Because Of you
Arnav had just returned from office.It was already past midnight.Coming late home has been a prt of his life since the death of his di.He couldn't bear to stay at home where the memories of di haunts him.It was too painful.He entered the house when he saw the lights of the living room still on.He was surprised.Going there,he saw his nani sitting on a couch.'Nani,You're still up? Is everything alright?' 'I need to talk to you chote.But since Anjali betiya's death you've been coming home late and leaving home early,we hardly see each other.' Arnav took a sigh.'Wat is that you want to talk about nani?' .'It's about Ayush..chote.' .'Ayush? What's wrong with him?Is he sick?Should I call the doctor?' 'No chotte..he is physically fine.As fine as it is possible to be.But have you seen him lately?' Arnav was totally obllivious to the question.Sensing his ignorance nani started talking-'He has been really quite lately.He hardly talks with us.All the time he stays locked inside his room.I talked to the teachers of his school.They reported that he doesn't even pay attention to the class.He hardly participates in anything.Sure you know..what caused that.The death of his parents at such a young age is bound to cause so.'
Arnav took a deep breath.Then he started talking again-'I know it's been hard for him nani...losing di...is hard for both of us.I'll talk to him nani.As I promised to di, I'll become the best father for him nani..I'll give him all the happiness of the world.' 'I know you are trying your best to provide him with all the comforts possible chotte.But he needs something more Chotte.He needs the love of a mother.' Arnav was shocked hearing that.'A mother? If this is some excuse of yours to get me married then forget it nani.I'm not gonna get married.' 'Chotte...think calmly.You yourself have grown up without a mother.Do you want him to go through the same thing?' 'But nani...we had you,mami,mamaji...we were fine.He'll be fine too.' .'He is clearly not fine.The big part of you guys being fine was that you had a sibling with you.He has none.He is lonely chotte...he is lonely.''But nani...even if I get married,will that woman love him as her own kid?' Devyani touched his shoulder-'Chotte..loving a child is a natural thing in a woman.Whether it is hers or not.Sure there are some exceptions but I assure you I'll find a girl who is perfect for being a mother to him.I know how you feel about Ayush chotte.I want the best thing for him too.And having a mother will be the best solution chotte.Trust me.'Arnav closed her eyes.'I need some time nani..to think'he muttered.'Sure...take as much as time as you want chotte.I know in the end your answer will be in the favour of Ayush's happiness.'
Arnav left without saying any futher words.He entered to Ayush's room silently.He was sleeping...both something was on face that was clearly indicating that he was not okay.He wasn't at peace even while sleeping.Arnav caressed his hear...to comfort him.As he was about to leave,he saw Ayush holding something.He took that thing from his sleepy fighure.He wsa hugging a picture of his mother Anjali.Arnav ciuldn't bear anymore.He simply put that picture on the side table teary eyed.
He went to his room and threw his coat on the recliner.Then he moved to the poolside,a place where he finds his peace.Tears started falling from his eyes.'Why di,Why did you leave soo early?' he kept muttering.'It's hard di..It's too much hard to handle eveything without you di.I wish you were here di..I really wish that.'
It was a long night for Arnav.In the morning as he was leaving for office hewent to nani's room.Not finding her there he went to check at the pooja room.Nnai was just done with her morning prayers then.She was surprised to see him there.'Chotte? You're up this early?' .Arnav took a breath and sad in a cold voice-'I'm ready nani...I'm ready to get married.I'll do every possible thing for the happiness of Ayush nani.Even if it means getting married.Choose any girl you want.Just let me tell you want thing-I want to meet the girl once before finalising the wedding.' Saying this he left without any further discussion.Leaving a confused yet happy nani behind.
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