OOohhh!!! I love this FF!! This is so interesting and very intriguing. Though I am still not able to understand a few things which I am sure the upcoming chapter swill clear for me but the story till now is sooo brilliant.
Please continue this. Please!!
Arjun's happiness knew no bounds, rushing into Saanj's office he grabbed the shocked girl twirling her around happily. "DUSKEY! USNE MUJE EK EMAIL BEJI HAI. VO EK PROJECT MAIN HUMARE SAATH COLLABORATE KARNA CHAHATHI HAI.
The woman who was a minute ago typing away on her laptop, jumped up instantly. "Duffer, are you sure? Tum Maya ke baare main baath kar rahi ho na? Are you sure? Vo hamari Maya hai na?
"Haan duskey hamari Maya hai, kithni Maya Meherothra's ko jaanthe ho tum? he asked picking her up and spinning her around happily. The full length yellow skirt with the large brown tweeted prints all over it. Along with it she wore a brown short sleeved formal shirt. She was nothing like the poor girl who looked all through her closet to find a dress for a dinner... neither was he. His cream slacks were topped of by a olive green shirt and a cream vest. "Vo aayegi usne aabi aabi ek email beji hai. Dek!
Happily he opened the email showing it to Saanj. It was a simple one but efficient.
Respected Sir,
With regard to the new project work done by Mr. Jaydeep Larkarn. We understand he is under a scholarship contract with your company. We would like to collaborate with you at a marketing front. Your company shall continue to hold the manufacturing and design patent rights as per the basis of your contract with Mr. Jaydeep Larkan (further mentioned as J.D as requested) alongside Ms.Sangamithra Nilagandan, our sub-contractor.
Further details related to our company and Ms. Sangamithra are attached. Our lawyer is drafting a basic level contract right now with the legal details. It shall be sent to you within an hours time. Please go through it with your legal advisor and let us know if you are interested.
Thank you,
Regards,
Maya Meherothra
CEO Home Style
After reading the letter Saaj sat down with a thud. It was everything she expected of Maya - professional, cold and also time bound. She checked the watch to see the time, "Duffer tume email kaab mila?
"Maine aabhi aabhi dheka kyun? Saanj pointed to the sent time, "Paanch minute, timer laga.
Arjun did and exactly when it went out his phone's light beeped showing a new message. "Pado zoor se.
"Respected sir,
I hope you have gone through our credentials by now. Attached are the following according to the serial numbers.
At No. 1 - Sangamithra Nilakandan's contract scanned copy
At. No. 2 Offer for J.D within the limits of your own contract
At No. 3 Partnership and division contract between Fashion in the City and Home Stlye.
Please get back to us with the answer either way.
Regards,
Maya Meherothra
"Duffer vo ithni formality use karthi hai. Kya vo kudh kaam karne aayegi? Arjun smiled happily answering, "Aagar nahi aathi tho koi na koi bahane se uski paas chalunga. Tu baas dhekthe rehena Maya ki phir se mujse ishq hojayega. Tu details dhek main Bappa ko thanks bolne jaaraha hoon.
Watching as he literally hopped away, Saanj asked unsure of how to handle the situation. Life had become a thapasya do him... Earnings, investing, saving and even setting aside an amount every month. When quistioned he answered, "Main Maya ki di hui saari property ka financial value dhena chahatha hoon interest ke saath, vo bhi apni kamayi se multiply karne ke baadh.
Personally it still hurt her to see the love of her life still pining away for her. What hurt her more was that her father and Vandhana aunty made so many terrible efforts to get Arjun to be her's. Step one was to ensure he hates Maya by triggering her paranoia. Now they were the ones with a broken heart and frustration! He had earned everything and more, she was by his side as legal advice and the shoulder to cry on. The partner he worked with and his wife to the world. The woman who attended parties with him and tea parties for him but she was always going to be just a friend. The friend who stood by each other... Sighing she opened the detailed write up going through it before pointing only two or three clarifications before forwarding it to Arjun. Just then a knock came at the door, "Come in!
"Saanj hum vapas Sharma mansion shift hone ke liye thiyar hai? Smiling at her mother who was back in her black trousers with the bright green top with the black and green scarf. "Haan Suman aaj sham seedha Sharma mansion.
"Good maine aur Janvi ne bachon ke liye ithna shopping kiya. Principal bahoth kush the tum donon se thanks bathaye. Saanj after listening to the whole thing hummed an hmm making her mother finally look at her. "Saanj, kya hua?
"Kuch nahi Suman, bas karaab din. Ek project hai, aur Maya ne contact kiya usse hissa lene ke liye. Arjun kaafi exited hai. she added frustrated, "Beta I am so sorry.
Suman hugged Saanj allowing her to draw energy from it. "Tum thiyar ho kya? Usse aaj thak tumne ek baar bhi nahi dhkea aur achanak kaam karna?
"Nahi ma, muje yeaah karna hoga. Meri paas kitha kuch tha, haan paise nahi tha lekin dosth the, parivaar ka support tha aur ek bhai lekin ek rishtha ke liye main saab se baag gayi. Haan dill tuut chuki thi lekin Arjun ne mere dosth rehena nahi choda. Kaayi baar apni biwi ko chodkar mere paas aatha tha kyunki maine bulaya. Ek baar gussa hua tha mujse aur vo bhi kyunki apni bacha kone ke vajay se, aur maine kya kiya usse aur saab ko chod kar baag gayi. Issi liye Vandhana aunty aur papa Maya se naaraz hokar uski eklauthi kushi cheene ki koshish kiya. Aur aab bhi tum mere baare main soch rahe ho?
"Tum teek keherahi ho. Humko Arjun aur Saanj se kaam aur Maya par zyadha focus karni chahiye. Kyunki vo buri nahi balki buri banadhi gayi thi humare pyare Vandhana aur Prem ke vajai se. Issi liye hum saab usse bahoth pyar dhenge aur convince karenge ki Arjun ko apnale. Kush?
"Bahoth. Dhek yeah mere liye bahoth zaruri hai vo kya ha na main humesha Maya aur uski kushiyon ke beech thi. Aab bas saab teek karna hai muje. Suman kissed Saajn's forehead gently before leaving the room. Going out of the door searching for Arjun. She found him in the basement studio' which was now Maya's sanctuary. Her photos all over the place, Arjun twirling around the chair happily, "Aunty? Aap yahaan?
"Haan aabhi aabhi Saanj ne muje bathaya best of luck. she added, "Yes thank you, bas aap ki zarurath hai madhath ke liye bhi aur emotional support ke liye bhi. he added biteing his lips, touching his face gently she smieled, "Main bhi tumhari ma huun, aur main tumhari madhath karne ke liye thiyaar huun. Lekin dhek dheere dheere karna, Maya ko bahoth chot lagi hai aur puri zindagi akeli thi. Upar se tumne dhonon ne uski barosa thoda hai, vo barosa jo usne kisi ko bhi nahi dhiya. Jithna par hai uthna waqth aur space bhi dhena. Teek hai?
Hugging her tightly he smiled, "Thank you. Aare aap logon ka shopping kaisi thi?
"Bahoth aachi, aaj seedhe Sharma mansion aajana. Aur kaana khalena. she added patting his cheek. Food was the last thing on Arjun's mind all he wanted was to get the chance to meet Maya again. When his phone beeped eagerlly he looked at it hoping to see something from Maya. "Saanj ka email? Thank you duskey mere kaam karne ke liye. Meeting ka request agle hafthe?
Rushing back up he demanded, "Meeting agle hafthey kyun vo bhi Friday, dinner ke liye?
"Taki uske koi aur kaam ki bahane tumse baagne ki chance nahi milegi. Aru jahaan par maine book kiya na vahaan par deed saari courses hai aur dheer se kaana lathe hai. Tume apni jaan ke saath deed saara waqth milega. smileing he hugged her tightly, "Thank you duskey, tuje patha nahi main kithna miss kiya use. Jaab main use miltha huun na saab kuch perfect kardhunga. Tu bas dhekthe rehena.
Saanj's smiled her fake smile hiding the pain behind it. She knew everything was destroyed when they accidentally played the pendrive with the horrors Maya had to face. She had wondered how it would have been had she not bought the exact same pendrive as her father. She also wondered was it a coincidence or was it part of the greater design? The bird getting killed in their wedding night, in their room! Arjun hunting for a pendrive with their memories in it to chear Saanj up the next day and most importantly finding the wrong one.
Picking the photo on her desk with the wedding photo of her and Arjun she sighed, "Kab thak duffer? Kab thak iss juti shadhi ko shadhi banakar rakenge? Maana ke investment scam tho thi humari shadhi lekin aab bhi divorce kyun nahi dhethe ho muje? Humne kyun Maya ko mahinon thak vahi par raka thaki humko paise mil sakti hai. Kyun kar rahe ho aise? Hum saab hai tumhare saath usko apni zindagi main vapas laane ke liye. Aur main yeah saab karunga thaki jo paap mere vajay se hua vo dhuljayega lekin tumse pyar karna kaise choduun?
Finally she allowed her self to sob. The painful sob for the way her life had given her a love - only to keep pulling it away. The way she ended up betraying a girl who trusted her. The girl who made her an only friend... the girl who was currently on her way to school to pick up her three year old daughter with Samay. "Candy. Samy. Candy ma'am ne aaj muje ek star dhiya. Dheko.
"That's like my smarty pants. Thank you ma'am. I will see you tomorrow. she added, "So Ivya beta aap ka lunch thiyar hai. Mathlab aap kaana ka kar seedhe so sakte hai lekin thab thak jaagne ki koshih kar sakte ho?
"Ok Candy. Candy gaadi kahaan hai? she looked around till she found the dull olive green, wrangler unlimited convertible with the top down. "Goodie, muje bahoth buuk lagi hai.
"Come on ups to daisy. Samay grabbed the little girl placing her on Maya's lap. The shorts were replaced by black jeans. Over the black sleeveless was a light peach lace vest which reached down to her knees. The button ups set on her waist making her look beautiful. It made him look down at his own black jeans and the light blue tshirt topped of with the light blue and dark blue checked shirt seem pale. When ever she was near he felt that he was nothing compared to her... Especially as she interacted with the little girl with gusto, "Aur kya kya sikaya ma'am ne?
"Story boli thi. Ek Leo Lion ke baare main. Ivya continued, Maya repeated, "Oh tumne aaj Leo Lion ke kahani suni? How nice.
"Candy tumko bhi aachi lagthi hai vo kahani? the little girl asked. The smile faded for a second as the memory of that very book being burned by Ashwin came in front of her eyes. Samay who noticed it steared the conversation towards him, "Actually sirf candy ko nahi bacha Sammy ko bhi pasandh tha vo kahani. Humko ithna pasandh tha ke aap ko vo har rooz sulane ke liye padthe. Phir aur zyadha books dhiya gaya tha aur aap ne uss book ko pure thara paad dhiya.
Chapter 6
Ivya rushed inside followed by Maya while Samay parked the jeep, "Yudi, Aayan, Sanga!
"Attendance leliya rajdulari? Teased Maya, "Chalo bag rako haath muu saaf karo phir milenge.
"Saaf tho dhik rahi hai. Yudi replied picking her up, "Kyun rajdulari?
"Kya saaf lag rahi hai bigado maath meri beti ko Ivya chalo. Both of them left to change when Samay walked in, "Subah uska figure ko dhekne kaafi nahi tha?
"Subah uska vo lambi perfect legs dhek raha tha aab figure dhek raha tha. Yudi replied giving a smirk at the boiling Samay thinking Maya ke haathon se maar kayegi tho patha chalega. Though going inside he changed back to his morning outfit listening to Maya argue with Ivya, "Baby I said pyjamas aap kana ke baadh seedha so jathe hai.
"Candy dress aachi hai. Again he could hear Maya sigh, "Exactly aur agar aap ne isko gandhi karvadhiy tho?
"Teek hai lekin princess vali pehenungi. Teek hai? she asked, "Teek hai baba pehenlena, chalo tume lunch bhi serve karna hai. Aur haan aaj kya hua school par?
"Aaj na candy ma'am bahooth padadhiya. Class main neendh aane lagi lekin vo ruki nahi. Maya gapped at the girl for a minute before continuing, "Tume saach main bahoth neendh aane lagi thi kya?
"Haan! Main tho vo saab kuch jaanthi huun. came the reply laughing Maya pinched her cheek, "Teek hai koi baath nahi vaise bhi ma'am ne kaha kal se aap ko aalag se sikayenge. Meri baath ho chuki hai, kush?
"Hurrey. the girl jumped up and down. Samay walked up and picked up the girl gently giving her a kiss on her cheek, "Chale humare raajdulhari? Kaana tho kaana hai.
"Ok Samey bahoth buuk lagi hai. Aaj kya banaye ho? Maya pinched the child's cheek replying, "Kudh aakar dhek lena.
Maya went to the kitchen and took the lunch dishes. Setting things onto a metal rolling tray's dual layer she pushed it towards the place to eat. Ivya follows behind her holding large cushion mats. "Bache dhan se.
"Main badi hogayi hoon candy main kar sakti huun. Maya did not say anything just leading her away to eat lunch. It was a simple open space set with four stone pillars and clay roof. Four long thick, Kerala lamps hung from the pillars, more were set into the pillars themselves. Inside on the black marble floor with a long lamp. Setting around it were four low bamboo dining tables. Maya and Ivya set the table together finally setting the plates. Yudi who came in first with Samay began opening the food, "Wow, chapathi, fish fry, vegetable kurma, rajma rice, bhuundi ka raitha aur papad bhi? Oh my god tumne apni uss red rice curd rice bhi banadhiya? Vo bhi cucumber and onions ke saath?
"Masi bachao. she turned around to see Ivya running being chased by Sanga, "Mithra muje tandhi karvarahi hai.
"Kuch chahiye tho Masi varna candy? Sanga, aache se tandi karvadhena. she replied instantly the girls began running around, Sanga holding a bottle of juice in her hand. Aayan came behind them carrying some ice laughing at the sight of Ivya and Sanga continued to run around. Just then Maya's phone rang with a number, "Good afternoon Home Style this is Maya Meherothra.
"M-Maya main tumhara Arjun. the pain shot through her as the voice said those words. Composing herself, "Mr. Sharma anything urgent I was going for lunch.
Arjun's excitement reflected in his voice, "Really? Can I join you? Kaisi hotel?
"Apni ghar pe Mr. Sharma. I work from home. She could hear the object he dropped and the disappointment in his voice, "Oh, tho mile kab?
"Milenge kab? she repeated signaling Aayan with her hand, tapping her wrist, he responded with a signal of his own, "Tomorrow, ten?
"D-done. Kahan mile? Tumhari favorite coffee shop main yaah phir breakfast saath karthe? Jahaan tum bolo - continental, south indian, north indian, yah phir tume sirf rajasthani chahiye? Yah phir panjabhi?
"Mr. Sharma, main brakefast and lunch ke liye free nahi huun. I have prior commitments. Aap ke office par milethe hai subadh dus baje. If it is comfortable for you. Arjun instantly agreed, "Aap ko confermation email bijwathi huun. Thank you.
"Maya - Maya. he called but she had already cut the line. Happiness filled his heart, touching her photo behind his seat he smiled running his fingers across her lips, "Bas thodi si dheer aur Maya. Tum meri pas hogi, aur main tumhare paas.
The house was large and typical of a mumbai home. Front lawn with seating area and tight security. He even had a fountain installed to be used when the occasion arises. Even the nameplate was based on white marble with a gold frame work. The white cadillac he drove made everyone turn around... white marble floors were set everywere including the swirling stairs which lead inside the home. It was planned with only one thing in mind - entertaining people... extravagant decorations with carpets and wall built seating areas were set with bright coloured cushions. A large wall clock near the door seemed push the value of time in it's little corner! Paintings, pillars and curtains with more seating areas surrounded the main seating space. One which was dect with care in terms of comfort and colour combinations. Even the central glass table with the large decorative bowl with flowers followed the same scheme. Antique pieces they had collected over the past three years had set the tone further... several layers of stairs in various styles added to the extravagance of the home. The home bar only added further to the space and it's set up. Despite all there seemed to be something left in the home, happiness was not a part of it. Janvi handed him a glass of water, "Arjun tum agaye ho? Ithne jaldhi?
"Office bandh karne ke liye. Waise bhi kuch conference calls hai jisko muje attend karna hoga. Socha brake lelun. Arjun replied sitting down in the large arm chair rubbing his neck, "Prathap Arjun ke kamre main heater switch on karo. Aao main tume malish dhethi huun tho da aaram milega. Kuch kaaya tumne aaj?
"Ja rahre ho tho isko wash ke liye daldho. Arjun tossed his vest and shirt sitting down in his sleeveless baniyan as Janvi rubbed his head. The large arm chair had been nammed as marlish chair, since every evening Janvi would sit on it with Arjun at her feet. "Patha hai aunty aaj Maya ne muje contact kiya.
"Patha hai, Suman se meri baath hochuki hai. she replied, "Hum saab tere saath hai bache jo dhardh hum saab ne Maya ko dhiya vo saab um milkar teek karenge. Bas thodi din aur, iss ghar par bhi bajvaan ke saamne dheep jalayajayega aur vo bhi Maya ke haathon se.
"Bas usi din ka inthizar hai aunty. he leaned against her lap when Saanj walked in, "Duskey kahaan thi tum? Ghar tho saath chalne vaale the na?
"Tu na chahe kithna bhi kamale lekin duffer ke duffer rahega. Main tuje bol kar gayi thi ek conference call ke liye thiyari karna pada. Lekin tume kahan yaadh rehetha hai? Arjun hit his head, "Sorry Duskey, bilkul bhul gaya tha. Koi problem tho nahi hoga na launch main?
"Hoga na jab main tera sar par shagun na nariyal phod lungi na thab. Jab se email aayi hai tu tho udd rahi hai. Hosh main aana ek chance hai agar gayi tho Maya gayi haath se. smileing Arjun replied, "Tu aise nahi vaisi hai patha tha lekin tuje meri biwi se pyar hai.
"Kya? Saanj irritated again hit him on the head, "Tu aur tera bakwas dhek kal yeah saab Maya ke saamne math bolna. Aur haan project ka har detail aache se study kardhena varna. Dhek tu sambal lega na, main tumhare saath nahi aapaungi. Patha nahi aab Maya kaunsi tension main guzar rahi hai kal ka meeting lekar.
"MAYA JAAN JALDHI AAO NA. KITHNA WAQTH LETHI HAI TU, IVYA AUR SAMAY GAYE HAI. Aayan yelled, she rushed down placing a rubber band on the french braided hair and same jeans with vest, "Sorry sorry aagayi, chale?
"Wallet aur phone leliya na? she asked as Aayan took her hand in his, "Haan leliya aur full charge bhi karvadhiya. Thank you humare saath aane ke liye.
"Baar baar thank you bolkar muje paraya math karo jaan. Please, waise bhi tum mere liye ek saheli se bhi badkar ho lekin main tumhare liye ek dosth bhi nahi huun. Sirf tumhare under kaam karne vaala ek team member. Maya looked away with guilt but did not remove her hand from Aayan's hand, "I love you Maya. Aur mera pyar ek aashiq ka nahi aur na main tumhara pathi bane ki kwaish hai. Aab chale?
"Patha hai. she replied linking her fingers with his, "Chale?
Maya took over the driving seat while Aayan sat next to her while Ivya, Yudi, Sanga and Samay took the back seat. Ivya began chattering with Yudi about a game while Sanga and Samay began discussing a movie they wanted to go to. Maya was humming the song while Aayan listened with his eyes closed. The memory of walking into her humming the evening of the godhbarai came to his mind... he loved her voice even that moment despite the anger in his heart. Through the past three years he had ended up finding a strange sense of peace in his mind. He loved her voice and several times he pushed her to record videos of her singing. She always indulged after he pushed her... it was the voice he used to soothe his wounded heart.
The evening was a beautiful one... the beach and the food flowed through them. While Maya was munching away on the roasted corn Sanga bought tender coconuts for everyone... From there the night just seemed to go on. Snacks, hot foods and even sweets. At one point Ivya grabbed Maya's hand and pointed towards a man selling balloons, "Candy muje bhi chahiye.
The words brought back a memory... a little girl holding her mother's arms pointing towards a balloon and asking, "Ma muje bhi chahiye.
Ma... muje bhi chahiye. Ma muje bhi apna bachpan chahiye. She thought to herself... but taking the little girl's hand she asked, "Kaunsi?
Chapter 7
Chants and shlokas began singing in the background while the light rays of the early sun came up. The wall was beautifully painted in a shade of cream. On one wall was a black tree painted with several photos all over the branches. All had only one in common Ivya be it as a newborn in Maya's arms to the first day of school. Several photos were on it set in different angles. All the photos had only one thing in common a little girl... a black frame set around it using paint. Though small the photos each had great meaning and value reflecting the various stages of the child's development. In small letters the date and the incident written using Maya's handwriting. The rest of the room was painted in an apple green colour.
One side was a log set of black shelves. On the other side a long window with a seating space set with dark blue and white cushions with a light green mattress. On the side a nearly built into the wall was a dressing area with a cupboard, mirror and draws along with a cushioned stool made of white metal with apple green stars printed all The was bed was low enough to be non existent except for the thin draw like feature. A black bedspread set over it and a cream comforter as Maya lay asleep dressed in a short night sleeveless white night dress with geometrical self patterns. She was fast asleep with her laptop and phone dumped next to her on the floor. The sun's light filled into the room and the alarm too went off but what neither could do, Samay did... walking in dressed in a yellow shorts a tray with three mugs in his hand. Placing the coffee mug nearer to her nose he allowed the smell to wafle up to her, "Hmm... good morning Samay.
The stretching made the dress reveal a little more of her and his eyes wandered she moved her hair out of her forehead with her hands. His eyes were still taking in her face when she stretched out giving him a hug. Electricity seemed to pass through him her aroma filled the space around him - like always it was short lived. She pulled away grabbing the curvy sea blue mug with several seahorses printed all over it as if they were playing. Turning to the little sleeping figure near her wearing the peach night shirt with cute little white unicorns pulled her onto her lap, with a little help from Samay. Smelling the warm badham-chocolate milk a smile spread across the little girl's face, jaisi ma waisi beti laughed Samay silently as the little girl grabbed the mug to drink. Maya stretched and grabbed her own curvy glass mug with butterflies printed all over it. The colours of the butterflies danced with the hot coffee inside it, Samay picked his own brown rustic mug as they drank in silence. Ivya who finished her drink first climbed over Maya and placed the mug onto the tray. Finally just like Maya did she too wrapped her arms around Samay's neck waiting as he finished his drink. He responded by wrapping his arms around her rubbing her back gently... spying Maya he raised his eyebrow. Her eyes were filled with a soft expression along with the smile but she simply shook her head. Setting their mugs down Samay grabbed Ivya while Maya followed them to a child's room nearby. It was painted in a light cream colour painted in a shade of pale brown, another single bed was in the room with a dark green bedspread set over it. A book shelf was in one corner of the room, a doll house in another. Manny soft toys and board games were set around the place. Even a dart board and a white board. The windows were large and set with a seating area, with larger soft toys. The central window was painted with a picture of Anandhi (Ivya's mother) happy and smiling. As the sun's rays hit it the light filled into the room through her and upon Ivya who folded her hands in prayer. "Ma thank you muje janam dhene ke liye. Thank you Maya masi aur Samay uncle ke liye. Main aache se padungi ma. Aur main bahoth good girl banungi.
Maya too folded her hands in prayer for a minute before leading the little girl away into their daily routine. The regime was strict and compromise was beyond question - they spent time on the tearce first doing yoga. Followed by it Maya inflated the punching bags were they would practice kicks and defence. Their routine was set into a particular phase with even little Ivya's hands bound with crap bandages. When the little girl complained regarding the night dress getting in her way Maya's reply was standard, "Bache kathara aap ki dress dhek kar nahi aayegi. Koi bhi dress ho aap ko apne aap ko defend karna padega.
Today though was a quiet day... when they finally finished Maya allowed them to stop. Samay stretched a bit before going and opening the tap which was linked to the garden' behind the home. Set on layers of racks and gardening bags linked with the piping system were several vegetables and fruits. The terrace it self had a structure with several plants growing in them. As he plucked the onions and carrots Maya left with Ivya shouting, "Market ja rahi hoon aaj ka menu kya hai?
"Muli ka paratha, pudhnia ki chutney, cucumber tho nahi hai. Dhaniya hai, umm non-veg tu decide kar dhe aur dhahi set kardhena. he added Maya turned to Ivya who instantly replied, "Candey tumhari chicken biriyani banakar dhona.
"Teek hai chicken biriyani aur jeera ka raitha? she asked happily Ivya agreed, "Brakefast main kya chahiye tum donon ko?
"Umm Maya rava iddili ka inthizam tho hochuka hai. Bas vada banakar dhedeo na kithni din hogaye hai. Maya glared at the two of them, "Aacha ji pure menu baap aur beti ne thai kardhiya? Snacks ka thiyari bhi hochuki hai yah phir?
"Hochuki hai candy almond and cardamom cookies ke liye mix kardhiya. Tume bas cut karke bakeing ke liye dalna hoga. Market ja rahi ho tho kya tum coffee powder lekar aana. he shouted as she waved and left allowing Ivya and Samay to do their gardening. Showering and changing into a chocolate brown knee length dress with brown pinstripes which fell down to the knees. Pausing to the God she knelt and allowed the tear to go down her eyes. Lighting the lamps and the aggarbathi's she sighed, "Aap kyun usko meri zindagilekar aaye hai unlogon ne mujko chot dekar chale gaye hai. Lekin aap ne hi unlogon ko wapas lekar aaye hai tho muje manroor hai, magar maafi ki ummidh maath kijiye. Market ja rahi hoon!
Opening the shoes closet she picked up a simple set of black sandals with light straps hitting before getting on a silver painted ladies bicycle to the market. Pausing at a woman selling various juices for the morning walkers, handing her a large white water bottle and a large red one from the front basket she added, "Raam Raam Seetha thai, aaj apple juice pack kardhenge please?
"Raam Raam Maya bitiya, tu chal main thiyar kardethi hoon. waving to the lady she continued ride across to the market unaware of Arjun's house that she had passed. Inside, in their walk in cupboard was creating a riot over the lack of clothes. "DUSKEY DUSKEY KYA YAAR EK BHI DRESS NAHI HAI. AAJ MUJE MAYA SE MILNA HAI.
"Tu ithna chilla kyun raha hai? she demanded folding her hands behind him still dressed in a maroon chudidar with a maroon duppata set with white thread work. Long red stone set traditional earrings in her ears, a touch of sindoor on her forehead against the partition. "Mere liye dress lekar dhedo na aaj Maya se milna hai. Hai tho sirf teen char red shirts lekin uske saath kya pehenun?
"Ek minute - yeah iss shirt ko peheno. Umm yeah trousers ke saath aur haan vest pehena jacket nahi. Umm... uske saath na iss watch pehenlena. he looked at the outfit and smiled at the perfect match. Red and white tweeted shirt with a white vest and trousers. He was looking at the gold watch with a red face when she handed him black ankle boots, "Yeah pehenkar jaana. Koi silly sports shoes yaa sandals nahi. Aur haan perfume zara sa dalkar jaana. Aur yeah perfume...
"Thanks Duskey. he smiled running his hands through his hair in excitement, "Aur haan towel aacha hai lekin sardi hojayega. Get dressed. In kapdon main nahi ghar ka kurtha pehenkar aana, office jaane se pehele change kardo. Tumhare liye kachori, poha aur chutney banane ke liye kehedhiya. Dhahi lelena, aur onions ko haath bhi maath lagana dhaniya aur aadhrath ki chutny bana rahe hai chup chap khana kalo.
"Maya ko yeah outfit pasandh tho aayega na? Usse kushi hogi na matching outfits dhekar? Jaabbhi koi khaas mauka tha vo hamesha sirf red pehenthi thi. Puri dress! Saanj gave him a teasing smile, "Aacha puri dress red main thi?
Arjun nodded lost as to why she asked, "Oh saab kuch?
"Haan saab kuch, accessories bhi. Kyun? again Saanj repeated, "Saab kuch duffer?
Finally understanding her meaning he blushed for a second but the smile instantly vanished, "Muje nahi patha. Har celebration ki kosish par main koi na koi drama karke uske rulatha tha. Aab vo meri paas nahi hai.
"Tho kya hua, aab se saari celebrations jab hogi na usko ithna kush karna ki tuje saab kuch ki saval ka javab bhi miljayega. they turned around to find a smiling Janvi who was wearing an orange saree with cream block prints with a cream blouse with matching orange prints on it. Her hair was pulled up in the front and her eyes went through Saanj's outfit for the day. "Saanj yeah kya tune makeup aab thak nahi kiya? Chalo bache.
Jaanvi began dressing Saanj up using cream eyeshadow with a touch of red in the end with light pink lipgloss. Finally applying the glitter based maroon nail polish "Dheko kithni aachi lag rahi ho. Thoda sa sajne se kisi ka nuksaan nahi hothe bacha. Kudh ko aacha lagega. Curiously she asked, "Aunty... aap Maya ko bhi aise hi bolthe the kya?
"Khash bolthi thi. replied Jaanvi wiping her tears, also unaware that again Maya had passed by their home towards her own. Someone else did though after a little distance ringing the bell of his own black bicycle, turning around she waved, "Good morning De.
"Good morning candy. he waved back dressed in a full gray track suit, the backpack again his back. Joining her in the cycling they went back to Ivya and Samay, "Coffee. Take a shower breakfast thiyar hojayega.
"Thanks. Good morning Samay. Good morning Ivya baby. Samay gave a smile responding to the greeting while Ivya sat down on the kitchen stool with Yudi's help. Maya handed her some cashews, "Ready for today's meeting?
"I will have to be. Aur tum? Thiyar ho Mr. Arjun Sharma ke saath kaam karne ke liye? She asked the boys as Samay too joined her in cooking, "Yeah I am. Ivya bas bas aab pudhiana clean karo please.Maya kya iska mathlab hai muje Saanj se-
"Saanj bas ek aur company ka legal advisor hai aur kuch nahi. she snapped chopping the chhicken, "Aayan ne kaha ke tumhare sath meeting main aayega. Lekin Arjun ko patha nahi ke vo hamare saath kaam kartha hai. Usne yahi kaha ke moral support manga hai Arjun ne kyunki Saanj tumhari saamne aane se mana kardhiya.
"Saanj Sharma kya karthi hai ya na karthi usse meri koi farak nahi padtha. Aayan vahan par moral support ke liye baite ya humare employee ka hisaab se baite kya fark padega. Uska hona zaruri hai thats it. she replied while each took up the tasks for breakfast and lunch, "Ivya bacha chicken biriyani ke liye jo kuch chahiye usko lekar aana. Aur uske baadh jeera raitha banao, jao bache. De tume thiyar rehena hoga koi bhi baath ho main tume call kardungi. Aayan tha vahan par hoga. Samay - umm tum?
"Mere tharaf se koi kaam nahi hoga Maya. Saare baath karne ke baath bas uski hisaab se contract thiyar karna padega. Kuch bhi ho tum sabal loge. Hum saab hai na tere saath.
Nodding Maya sighed unsure how she was going to deal with the situation in life.
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