FAMILY TIME

After finishing our dinner, I just sat down there. Veer came back after washing his hands and took me to the living room. He made me sit on the couch and sat infront of me. Arjun and Anshu sat on my either sides. Then Veer spoke, "Misti, whatever is bothering you please let it out."

I said, "Everything was fine till a week back and suddenly everything turned upside down. I don't know what to do or how to make everything okay. Last whatever mom has done, I thought it was because she wanted me to be happily married. But this one is very hard to digest. This is pure betrayal. I don't understand one thing, any mom will want her child's happiness. But my mom still doesn't know where my happiness lies. I mean isn't it clear, how can I be with a man like Nikhil when all he does is manipulating. He didn't listen to me on our wedding day when I tried to explain him. Today I understood he'll never understand me and my feelings. He planned behind my back and tried to manipulate me instead of understanding. I've made my mind on my wedding day itself to never get back to him. Because he never understood me. If he can't respect my feelings and my relations, I can't stay with him. And I'm not going to change my decision for anyone or anything."

Veer said, "Who asked you to change your decision? Even I don't want you to stay in a relation that is going to be toxic for you. No one is going to force you." Then Arjun spoke, "I'm sorry Dhrithi, but right now I'm very angry at your mom. I mean how can she do that to you. Even that idiot is no less. Narrow minded people like don't deserve you. You should be strong regarding your decision because he'll not stop pursuing you from now."

I replied, "Yes, I know. I don't want to stay here anymore. I want to go back not because I'm weak or afraid that I'll fall weak infront of him. But I don't want to see him anymore. I don't even know what will I do if I see my mom again. So, I want us to go back as soon as possible." Veer replied, "As you say, but please don't be like this. I'm not liking it a bit." Anshu continued, "Yes, even I'm not liking this. I want to see you smiling always. I know whatever has happened is not good, but still try to be normal. It'll be hard, but I know you'll be okay and also we're there anyways with you."

I replied, "Just give me some time, I'll be fine. I just need to sleep over to digest all these happenings." I smiled weekly at them and came to my room to sleep.

I woke up after sleeping for some 2 to 3 hours. I washed my face and went downstairs. By the time I reached downstairs papa was already sitting there and talking to the three of them. I ran to him and hugged him tightly. Then I sat beside him. Seeing me normal, he got relaxed a bit. I asked him when did he come.

He said, "I came half an hour back" I asked him, "If you have come, then why did you not wake me up." He replied, "I want you to sleep and relax for a while. Today's events had been very tiring."

I replied, "Yes, it was very tiring. But I'm okay now." He smiled and said, "Between your new friends are really sweet. I know them already, but I've seen only Arjun's professional side. Today seeing him like this, I'm really happy. And about Anshu she's always a sweetheart. I'm very happy for you all. You people will be very happy together."

I replied, "Yes, They are really cute. I love them and they're the best."

My father smiled and said, "But I remember you complaining about Arjun that he's very strict, workaholic etc. What has changed now?"

I replied, "He was my boss then and now he's my friend." He chuckled and said, "True" Then Veer said, "Uncle I'll get something" and went to kitchen. Anshu went with Veer to help him. Arjun said, "Sir if you don't mind can I say something? Dhrithi is very lucky to have a father like you, who's very caring and supportive. My respect for you has increased ten folds when I heard about you from Dhrithi."

He smiled and replied, "For your first question, I'll definitely do mind if you continue calling me sir. Even I'm lucky to have a daughter like her. She bought happiness to me. I'll always support her in whatever she does."

He smiled and replied, "I wish every father is like you. You remember me my father. I miss him a lot." My father said, "You can treat me as your father, I'll be happy to have one more son. You and Veer are same for me." I smiled and said, "Yes, infact you can call him papa like I call him. What say Papa?" He replied, "Yeah definitely."

Arjun stood up and hugged my father tightly. Suddenly my father broke the hug. I didn't know why did papa react that way. Then I looked at Arjun and understood that Papa reacted that way because Arjun was crying.

He wiped Arjun's tears and said, "Don't cry. It's doesn't look good if you cry. What will my princess think. She'll say papa my boss is a kid and he cries for small things."

Arjun replied, "I'm not a kid. This is not a small thing for me. You people don't know, how lonely I was when my parents passed away. Even my friends and relatives didn't care for me. But now seeing your love and care I'm very touched. It's very overwhelming for me." My father hugged him and said, "Remember we're all family. So, get accostumed to it." He smiled and said, "As you say sir" Seeing my father's glare he corrected, "Sorry Papa." And then my father smiled at him.

That's when Veer and Anshu came. They were shocked that why Arjun and my father are hugging each other. Then Veer said, "Yes uncle is right, you can consider me as your brother." Arjun hugged Veer and said, "I'm very lucky to have you all in my life. And thanks to Dhrithi because I found you all because of her." I smiled at him.

Then we all sat down and had juice and sandwiches which Veer bought for us. After finishing I said, "Dad, I want to go back." He smiled and said, "I know that, I've already arranged your tickets. Your flight is tomorrow morning, so take rest today."

I nodded my head as no and said, "No I don't want to rest today. I want to spent time with my father and make the most of it. I really missed you a lot." He said, "I missed you too. I remembered you every second, every moment. But I convinced myself that it's necessary for you stay there. So, I'm happy knowing that you'll be happy."

I hugged him and said, "I love you and you're the best."

Then we sat down and chilled out for a while. Then my father said that he want to cook for me and feed me with his own hands. We all helped in and he cooked for us and then he fed me with his own hands. I really missed this a lot. My dad used to feed me twice a week or sometimes even more depending on my mood and situations. I want to stay back for him, but I can't stay at the same time. This is a very situation for both of us. Everything will be fine few days. I'll never forgive my mom and Nikhil, because of them I have to stay away from my father.

Raj uncle has come just now. He was very happy seeing us, even he missed us a lot. Uncle was feeling very bad that he wasn't there to receive us. As he didn't know that we were coming to India, he went to Mumbai two days back. He got to know yesterday night, but he was stuck there in Mumbai. We introduced Anshu and Arjun to uncle. Soon he got freshened up and came back for Dinner. We all had dinner together. Papa asked Raj uncle to feed Veer and Arjun and he fed me and Anshu. So that no one of us will feel bad and everyone will be happy. We all had great fun during our dinner. After finishing our dinner, Veer fed Raj uncle and Arjun fed papa. Papa and Raj uncle got emotional because it's been very long since someone fed them.

After Dinner we had talked a lot and chilled out. Then Raj uncle asked to stay with us, so that he can send us off and also spent some more time with us. So, papa stayed back.