"Life is not a bed of roses, at least not for me. We meet people, get close to them and then handover them to change us, our lives completely, why do we even have to do that?It is my Maa's birthday today. I love her more than anyone. Each of my success, my achievement goes hand in hand with her hard work and sacrifices she has made for me and Mahi. Whatever I am today is because of her upbringing and values. The appreciation I receive today from people is all because of her, had she not been there I wouldn't have been what I am today. My father left us when Mahi was born, he divorced my mother, refused to give any money to her to nurture her children, only because we were girls and what he wanted was a son! And according to him girls are nothing but just burden and responsibility whom parent have to get married someday and spend a lot of money. And the worst part was he kicked my mother out of the house..he even pushed me...we were on streets..homeless and helpless..I was 4 years old and Mahi just a month old. Mahi was a sugerian baby and my mother had undergone a surgery and was not keeping well..sehe had to had complete bed rest...and here we were on the road..crying..with our bags packed. All we had was a little of my Maa's savings and jewelery which my Nanu Nani gave on her wedding. In her arms was Mahi, and I stood beside he, hating to see her cry. We went to Raman Mamu's place. Hetoo wasn't well off, was going through a financial crisis, had a small house but he and Pinni mami were and are one of the most kindest souls who provided us to stay at their place. Mami took good care of me and Mahi, supported my Maa, she definitely is a blessing from God. Maa was shattered, she broke down a several times, not able to bear the pain..she was even admitted to hospital at times. Though I was way too young but I knew what was happening and somewhere deep down it broke my heart too..to see my maa...my family in that condition. And that day I promised myself that I will do something in life. Slowly and gradually maa came out of the trauma and depression..she and mamu set up their business and with god's grace it expanded with time and now we are amongst the top business group of industries not only in Delhi but overall India too. But they never stopped me from pursuing my dreams..they wanted me to be independent...to stand on my own..they wanted me to earn..stand on my own. I love my small little family, maa, Mahi, mama, mami and Mihika who is 2 years younger to mahi and my mama's daughter. They're a beautiful part of my life or I say my life."
Twinkle closed her diary when a tear escaped her eye. Dii...aap kaha hoo? Hum kabse aapko dhoondh rahe hai..shouted Mahi and Mihika. "Aaa rahii hu Mahii..2 min ruk jaao...with this she walked upto her almirah and took out a box wrapped in gift paper and went downstairs where all her family was gathered at the dining table. "Maa..happy birthday!"
"Thank you betajii.. itni der kyu laga di aane mei..?" replied Leela. "Bas kuch arrange kar rhi thii toh time lag gaya..aap ye sab chodho na maa, mai aapke liye kuch laayi hu..khol ke nahi dekhoge..she said with with a broad smile on her face. "Achchaa kya laayi hai meri doll mere lie...dikha toh...Leela opened the gift wrap and then the box...there were two beautiful diamond tops in the box. "Twinle...was all she said with tears in her eyes and a smile on her face that delivered how happy she was at the moment. "Maa ye earings maine aapke liye liyee hain..bahut time se soch rahii thii...finally aapka birthday aa gaya toh le lia..pasand to aaya na? " Tu meri zindagi ki sabse anmol cheez hai puttar..bhagwaan tujhe hameshaa khush rakhe..meri umra bhi lag jaaye..or jaldi se teriii duniya ke sabse achche ladke se shaadi ho jaaye...both had tears in their eyes and quickly hugged each other. Maaa/Buaaa shouted Mahi and Mihika...aap hume kaiseee bhool gaye and they too joined in for the hug followed by Raman and Pinni. Leela's phone ran...and the person on the other side wished her happy bday. Aap kon? she said..."Abhi tak nahi pehchaana kyaa... Usha bol rahi hu...Usha Sarna. "Usshaaa...thank you...kaisi ho tum?" "Bilkul theek yaar... achcha suno mujhe bahut time se tumse baat karne ka mann tha..tumse milna chahti thii...badi mushkil se tumhara number arrange karaa hai...itne saal ho gaye...aur ab toh mai bhi permanently Delhi shift ho gayi hu..aaj toh tumse milna banta hai." "Haan zaroor..lekin kahin bahar nahi.mere ghar apar..tumharii porri family ke sath mai tumhe aaj shaam ko apne ghr dinner par invite kar rahii huu..said Leela. "Achcha baba done...tumhara bday hai mana kaise kar sakti huu...apna address message kar dena...shaam ko milte hai...replied Usha.
"Raman tujhe Usha yaad haii...meri best friend wo aaj mujhse..I mean hum sabse milne aa rahi hai...Leela said..excitement clearly visible on her face. 'Arey wahh bhenaa aaj toh bahut maze aane wale hai'. " Twinkle..aaj tu khaana banaaegiii..aakhir merii dost bhi toh dekhe meri betii kitna achchaa khaana banatii hai" 'Anything for youu maa.."
And they all sat in the drawing room preparing for the lavish dinner..hosted by the Taneja's.
Edited by eternal0407 - 9 years ago