Love of my Life

22.

Walking past Sid's home they turned towards the main road where Monty said she will pick Sana, "Maa bahut achi hain, when I came from office I was so worried and tensed for you, but when she saw me and hugged me, I felt as if all my troubles flew away. She has so much positivity in her, I want to be like her, strong and calm." Sana as usual said her heart out. "You know I feel so blessed to have you and maaji, pichle janam main maine jaroor kuch punya kiya hoga" she expressed herself with gratification which filled her face with smile.

How one moment or a person can change your day rather life. Morning she was sad, worried, tensed for Sid and his health, whole day went thinking about that and how just one person's persona changes your fickle mind and bring it back to stability. She wondered how?

"If that is what you think then I must have done some punya too to get you in this life. Maa had to become strong when she lost my father. Bringing up two kids, when you were a housewife and fully dependent on your husband, in his absence makes one strong. She brings in calmness to my life, she is my anchor, showing me the right way and advise me whenever I feel I am lost" Sid too expressed his feelings.

"Indeed, parents are our anchors, they bring in stability and safety in our life, teaching us enormous values," Sana replied, just then Di drove in honking in her black Honda Activa. "Hello Sid, how are you? I heard you are not well.. feeling better now?" she asked. "Yes Monty much better, and after Sana's visit to my home I can run a marathon now..." he chuckled saying that. "Wah kya baath hain.. sahi hain.. chalo take care.. sit Sana, we have to be there before your Hitler bhaiya returns back." Monty hurried and turned her scooter. Sana looked at Sid with a buoyant eye. Sid blinked and gave her the assurance she needed; no words spoken, no physical touch as they know they are in curb of the busy road, just understanding what each other felt at that moment. She sat on the scooter waving him bye.

Sid came back home feeling much better, medicine doing its work. He had a contented smile when he saw the respect Sana gave to his mom and how mom adored Sana. He thanked his stars to witness such a great bonding between them just in first meet. His mom was in phone and he knew who it would be!

"Main rakthi huin Kajal, aa gaya Sid, baath karegi usse?" Mom asked her daughter.

Sid took the phone and greeted his sister and what his mom told to her about Sana. "Haan baba, baath kara dunga, now stop complaining, I will call you tomorrow and ask Sana to talk to you... Abhi kaisa hain and how is Dinesh? Say my Hi to him... okay... make plans to come here...Chal Goodnight... Bye... take care."

"Maa why do you want to say everything to Kajal when that happens, thoda bhi wait nahi kar Sakthi ho aap? She just climbs on me whining!" He complained wondering how both mom and daughter want to share each thing as soon as it happens, can't they keep something with themselves! They were not like this before Kajal's marriage, he is seeing this change or habit of them after Abhi's birth. They both have become inseparable in phone, gossiping, sharing, and talking whatever comes to there mind. He wondered if Sana will be same with her mom! Then there will be four women versus him... he chortled to that thought.

"You will not understand that how important it is for a woman to have a heartful conversation. We think differently, act differently, solve problems differently and are more emotionally driven than logically driven" mom tried to explain him.

"Acha okay... now have your heartful conversation with your son also... ya phir that is exclusive for your daughter?" he complained slouching down in couch. "Chal hatt... pagal, kuch bhi bolta hain... who is whining now?" mom hit his arms and took his head to lay it down to her lap, massaging his hair giving him a much relaxation.

"I love Sana, beta. She is so appealing, graceful and has a positive aura around her. She is such a delight to have. I can't wait to bring her home" mom told him about her impression of Sana. "You know she is just made for you, tere jaise serious aadmi ke liye woh chirpy gudiya hi perfect hain. You will both balance each other. I am so relived that you chose the best life partner for you. Der aaye par durusut aaye" laughing mom saying her feelings.

"In one meet you guessed all that about her?" Sid asked inquisitive.

"Acha, toh tune usse kitne din main jaana? Love at first sight sirf tere saath hi ho saktha hain?" mom said teasing and he laughed for that; she was right! Even for him, he was drawn like a magnet without knowing her background, her nature, or anything!

On other side, Sana and Di managed to reach home before Subbu anna. She freshened up and looked for Di who was in kitchen at Sana's home. "Kya kar rahe ho di?" Sana asked.

"Paani pe le... I will make some chai" di said. "Nahi di, I just had in Sid's place aap pe lo.. his mom also gave dinner for us, I will bring, wait..." she said proudly and ran towards the table she kept her stuff.

She kept her lunch box in sink for wash and opened the boxes packed by Sid's mom, her maa ji now! She smiled thinking about that. She loved her and got a motherly vibe from her. She had packed baigan bartha, kichdi and roti for them. "Oh my God! All my favorite items. I just love her. Apko pata hain Di, she is so fascinating..." and she continued her chatter with di telling her about morning incidents, how she impulsively went to Sid's home, her meet with his mom and her point of view.

"Saas bahu already bonding,, haan.. sahi hain!" Monty said.

"Kya di aap bhi" Sana blushed hearing those words.

"Hayee hamari Sana sharmathi bhi hain, not bad huh!" Monty teased.

Just then Subbu anna came in frowing, "Kahan thi Sana tu, why didn't you pick the call? Why so irresponsible?"

"Sorry anna, woh phone was in purse and didn't hear it ring that's why." Sana said shuttering fearing his anna's anger. She knew neither her parents or brother tolerate when they are not informed of her whereabouts.

"Otherwise you are glued to your phone at home but when you really should carry or when we call you never take it.. this is not acceptable Sana. You know appa gave your responsibility to me and I would want you to pick my call every time, I get worried, understand?" he hollered on her.

"Subbu, you are unnecessarily creating a scene. She was safe with me, and we were engrossed in our talks about your Nani and Kerala trip. She is already so stressed now you don't need to pointlessly yell at her." Monty di came for Sana's rescue which she was grateful as she was on verge of crying.

"Whatever but tell her not to repeat this." Subbu said and marched to his room.

Sana went and hugged her Di, " Thank you di, for rescuing me" thankful of her. "Agar aap nahi hoti toh yeh jalaad Hitler ne toh meri puri class le leni thi."

"Tu bhi Sana, you know your family, be careful, what if I was not here? You are planning to go tomorrow also to his place, right? So keep your phone in your hand, when he calls let him know that you are at your friends place, I will come again to pick you up. Mujhe bhi bata diyoo.. teek hain. Other thing say what you are saying convincingly and strong ban Sana, you are not doing anything wrong! Pyaar karti hain tu, and it's not a crime. Learn to stand up for yourself rather sulking all the time." Monty instructed rather counselled Sana.

"Hmm, I will.. ab aap kyun class le rahi ho.. chalo khaana kathe hain... bhook lagi hain." Sana said pouting with a frown, too tired, exhausted with full day tension and stress. It was a eventful day for her, full of incidents, good, bad, certainly not boring...

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