Akshara's Column: Ram Leela brings the family clo

Dear readers, sometimes I wonder how a seemingly smooth ride suddenly hits a road block. So far, I've been excited about the idea of organising Ram Leela as it's the best possible way for all the family members to come together and work collectively on a common exercise.

Each one of us is trying to put in our best to the task. The diyas that I decorated for the occasion were appreciated and praised by my mother-in-law and bhabhi ma. Maharaj ji couldn't get the diyas I had asked for and was apologetic for the same, but I think it worked in my favour. I could showcase my creative skills and made my mother-in-law proud of me. Every time I see her taking pride in even the smallest achievements of mine, I feel ecstatic. It amazes me how a girl who isn't related by blood can become so special to them. When Gayatri ma supported me in front of Naitik, I was moved. I never expected her to stand by my side and defend me thereby alienating her own son. And I marveled at my beautiful bond with her.

We have come a long way in the past two years. I am yet exploring my relationship with Naitik but in the process I have found a compassionate and loving mother-in-law who understands and support me. Yes, we too have our differences but then she loves me unconditionally. I can't think of hurting her come what may. It's my duty to not let anything harm her pride and self-respect and never let her down.

And then, in the middle of this smooth ride comes the bump.

I had ordered sweets from a renowned shop for Nandini didi and her in-laws but little did I know that the shop owner had packed stale sweets for us. Worst still, we sent the sweets to Nandini didi's house and as expected, her mother-in-law was furious to know that they were stale. I wish we had tasted the sweets before sending it to them. If I were in their place, I too would have been upset over this. I think it has been an error from my end. But now Rukmini aunty wants to speak to my family members to discuss the folly and I am again worried about the repercussions. I will try to make Rukmini ji understand and explain how it was just a honest mistake on my part and not a deliberate attempt to upset them. I hope she understands the situation and forgives us.

As far as my cold war with Naitik is concerned, dear readers, I am enjoying all the attention I am garnering from his end. Isn't it good when your husband tries hard to pacify and convince you all the time. Not to forget those beautiful gifts that he keeps showering me with.

Although I am worried about Rukmini ji's reaction, I am looking forward to happy times ahead with my family as we showcase our Ram Leela which signifies the destruction of evil. On this note, I expect peace, unity and love to prevail in our house forever. Dear readers, I also wish you all happy times ahead and here's wishing that all of you get rid of your problems, if any. Along with this, I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all my readers a very happy Bakri Eid.

Please write to me at akshara@starplus.in as I always look forward to your beautiful mails and suggestions.

Fan messages
Poonam Gupta: Hi Akshara, Please reply to these emails, as I would be really happy. I am from Delhi and am a big fan of yours.
Akshara: Dear Poonam, thanks for mailing me and see here I revert to you. I will certainly call you as and when time permits me. Till them please keep writing to me as it gives me immense pleasure to read your mails.

Shahana Nasi: Hi didi, wish you a happy Bakri Eid. You are a wonderful person.
Akshara: Thank you Shahana and here's wishing you and your family a very happy Bakri Eid.

Mandeep Wadhwa: Hi Akshara, you will always have ups and downs in a marriage. It's a part of life. You should forgive Naitik. After all, we are all human.
Akshara: Certainly, Mandeep. We all make mistakes and its human to err. I have forgiven Naitik but want to enjoy the attention I am receiving from him as he tries to pacify me.

Abbas Sadriwali: You are showing a nice attitude towards Naitik and it is looking nice. But now you should forgive to Naitik because he is now looking very sincere after what happened in the past days. HAPPY DIWALI
Akshara: Thanks Abbas for your suggestion. You will see good times return to my married life very soon. Wish you a very happy Diwali and Bakri Eid.

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