Meeta enters navya's room and found her working.
MEETA- navi.. ye kya. ? Atleast have rest on Sundays na..
Said meeta moving towards her while navya smile at her. She removes her specs and looks at meeta..
NAVYA- maa.. you know what my boss says.?
Meeta looks at her in confusion.
NAVYA- unke hisab se, Sunday is the day when you can complete your maximum work...
Said Navya smiling while meeta nods in disbelief..
MEETA- I'm not listening anything.. just close it right now..
Said meeta closing navya's laptop.
NAVYA- maa...areh..??
Navya sighed and looks at meeta. She keeps her head on Meeta's lap while meeta caresses her.
NAVYA- dii pohoch gayi..?
MEETA- ha..
NAVYA- kuch din aur ruk jati wo..What was the hurry.?
Asked Navya while meeta smile at her.
MEETA- because your didi has her own house, her own family to take care of.. She can't stay here for long..
Navya smile lightly. She thinks something and gets up to look at meeta..
NAVYA- maa.. jiju dii se bohot pyar karte hai na.. he cares for her so much.. though dii is not working currently.. but Jiju helps her in every work..
Said Navya smiling and thinking about Navita.
MEETA- ha.. navita is very lucky. But not only her.. even gaurav is very lucky to have a wife like navita..
Said meeta while navya looks confused.
MEETA- she knows how to fulfill all her responsibilities..as a daughter, as a wife.. and now as a mother..
Navya smile hearing her. She was experiencing a proud smile on Meeta's face.
MEETA- apna ghar kitna ache se sambhalti hai.. she is also career oriented, but she choose a mother's responsibility over work. And I know, rather I'm sure, when she will continue to work she will handle that too.. and I'm not saying these words just because navita is my daughter... She really is "sarv gun sampanna"..
Said meeta moving her hands in air.. Her eyes falls on navya who was having light tears.
MEETA- areh? What happened.?
Asked meeta holding navya's hand.
NAVYA- mom.. you and papa are proud of dii right..?? She is the perfect daughter for you. People praise her like anything and both of you feels privileged for it.. And I have always disappointed you both.. hai na .?
Asked Navya getting emotional. Meeta looks at her getting sad. She knows her younger daughter has struggled in her own life. She didn't wanted to hurt her..
NAVYA- me to bas apne kam me hi rehti hu.. neither I'm a good daughter, nor a good wife.. and mother... Wo to me ban hi nahi payi...
Said Navya looking down while fresh tears started coming in her eyes. Meeta cups her face and wipes her tears.
MEETA- are you mad.? Aisa nahi kehte beta..
NAVYA- it's true maa.. I could not even save my marriage..
Meeta nods her head in no. She wipes navya's tears and hugs her. After sometime meeta leaves her.
MEETA- navi.. kuch chize hum nahi rok pate.. aur na hi badal pate he.. There were problems in your and anant's relationship. But that doesn't meant that there in a problem with both of you. You both are very mature and responsible individuals. And we are really proud of you..
Said meeta pacifying navya while she smile at her lightly.
DEEPAK- your maa is right navi..
Both the ladies looks at door where Deepak was standing. He moves towards them and Navya and meeta gets up from their seat. Navya hugs Deepak and he caresses her head.
DEEPAK- whatever happened between you both in past, there is no point discussing it now. You both have moved on. And the most beautiful part is that, you both are into a new relationship called friendship...
Deepak tried to calm her down and Navya smile at him lightly. She looks unconvinced when Deepak stated them to be "moved on". Navya has been trying to explain herself that she has moved on but somewhere in her heart she knows, she haven't..
DEEPAK- and how dare you talk about my daughter like that.?
Asked Deepak scolding while meeta smile at them..
DEEPAK- my navi is the best daughter in the world. And no matter what, her parents are always there for her. They were and they will be, always..
Said Deepak keeping his hand on navya's head. While she nods her head in yes. Navya knows this from always that no matter what her parents, her family is always there with her. Meeta interrupts changing the topic.
MEETA- acha ab ye sab bate chodiye..
Deepak and Navya looks at her and wipes their tears...
MEETA- navi.. do me a favor..
Navya looks at her in disbelief. She sighed and looks at Deepak.
NAVYA- acha?? This is the reason for asking me to stop working.. hai na?
Meeta giggle and nods in embarrassment.
NAVYA- acha tell me..
MEETA- today is Sunday..and I've prepared a list that you've to buy for me.. so.. please bring those ... from Boisar market..
Said meeta requesting while Navya looks at her in shock.
NAVYA- maa.. Boisar..?? Itna dur.. wo bhi itni garmi me..??
Said Navya sounding bored while Deepak laughs at them
MEETA- are? To tujhe konsa Chalke Jana he.. take your car na.. otherwise do one thing.. ask Anant to accompany you..
Suggested meeta while navya nods in disbelief..
NAVYA- fine.. I will ask him.. now go and bring the list and bags to me..
Said Navya while meeta gets happy and leaves from there. Deepak too goes from there and Navya calls Anant. He was in his car waiting for Sugandha and other ladies.
ANANT- hey..
MEETA- hii.. are you busy.?
Asked Navya while Anant smile at her.
ANANT- ha.. busy to hu.. car me bethke, maa dadi aur nimmi ka wait kar raha hu..
Said Anant in a joke while navya looks confused.
NAVYA- Matlab..? You're going anywhere?
ANANT- Mrs Chandan yad he? Mom ki friend..? There is a party there. And I'm here to pick them up..
Said Anant enquiring navya.
NAVYA- ohh..
ANANT- what happened..?
Asked Anant witnessing her low voice
NAVYA- nothing much. Actually I've called you to ask if you can accompany me to Boisar market?
ANANT- ofcourse I can. Kab Jana he,?
NAVYA- arey but you're busy na. I'll go by myself not a problem..
Said Navya denying while Anant interrupts her.
ANANT- I know you can. But I'll come with you. Just give me 1 hour. I'll be there at your place..
Navya smile at him
NAVYA- ok. See you..
ANANT- bye..
They both disconnected the call while Navya goes to get ready and anant continues waiting for the Bajpayee ladies..
*****
Anant was waiting for navya outside the shop at Boisar market. When navya called him to ask if he can accompany him, he called nimisha to hurry up fast as he have to leave. He immediately dropped the ladies at home and went to pick navya up. His eyes falls on navya as she was coming towards the car carrying number of bags with her. He gets down the car and moves towards her for help.
ANANT- give me..
Said Anant taking the bags from her and she smile at him. Anant keeps those bags at back seat and both of them occupied their front seats.
ANANT- hmm. Have it..
Said Anant giving her a water bottle. She drinks the water and sighed feeling tired..
NAVYA- oh god.. it's always pathetic to shop at afternoon..
Said Navya in a disbelief while Anant smiles at her starting his car.
ANANT- anything remaining?
Asked Anant while navya nods in no.
ANANT- so let's have lunch. Will it be fine for you?
NAVYA- fine..
Answered navya and Anant got busy in driving while navya looks outside the window. Their car stops at a traffic signal. Navya's eyes falls on her side where a couple was on their bike with their kid on the lady's lap. Navya smile looking at them. Anant looks at Navya and follows her sight and witness the scene. They could be like that couple, happy with their kid, living together. But destiny had different things for them. The signal went green and Anant started his car. Navya's concentration broke by this and she looks at Anant who was not meeting eyes with her. She looks down and some old memories occupies her mind...
*****FLASHBACK*****
Navya was sitting on bed in her room, frustrated and angry on Anant for whatever he told to the family. What happened sometime before was not expected to Navya. She has decided to tell everyone, more rather explain them her situation about why she don't want to have the baby. She knew the family will be saddened but will understand her. But what anant did is totally different and now the whole family is upset with them. Her trails of thoughts got broke by the knock on the door. She looks at the door to find dadi getting in..
DADI- navya.. may we talk if you are willing to speak with anyone.?
Asked dadi while navya gets up from her bed and goes near her.
NAVYA- please don't say those words dadi.. it feels alienated..
Said Navya feeling sad while dadi smile at her lightly..
DADI- that title you only have given us.. you and your husband..
Said dadi in a taunt while navya bows down. Dadi feels sorry for her. She moves towards her and holds her hand.
DADI- come..
Dadi takes her near bed and makes her sit comfortable and sat beside her.
DADI- sorry for my words. Sorry if I have hurt you..
NAVYA- dadi please.. don't say that. You all have full rights to scold me.. believe me dadi.. I wanted to tell you all about my decision, but not like this. There are few things which I want you all to understand.. but Anant.. I don't know why he....
Stops navya in between nodding in disbelief. Dadi took a breath and continued talking to her.
DADI- you have stated your decision. But before that, will you listen to me once?
Navya nods her head unwillingly as she knows what dadi is going to tell her. She had an idea about it.
DADI- I know you are career oriented navya. I know you care about your present, about your future.. you are a very well planner for these things. But navya, few things happen in life by chance. And we humans have to accept it as it is...
Navya still bowing down nods her head lightly. Dadi gave her a light smile holding her hand.
DADI- aur maa banna ek woman ki life ka sabse precious gift hota hai. You are blessed with this navya. Few unfortunate ladies don't get these happiness.. you are getting it.. feel proud of that..
Navya looks at her feeling emotional while dadi caresses her head. Anant stops himself from entering the room witnessing both the ladies talk.
DADI- still.. I'm not forcing you. It's just a request.. ultimately you both have to take a decision.. ok.?
Said dadi smiling while navya nods her head in yes. She gets up to leave while navya's eyes falls on Anant. Dadi patted on anant's shoulder and leaves from there. Navya gets up from her seat frowning. Anant, understanding her state, closed the door of their room.
NAVYA- why you did that?
As soon as Anant closed the door Navya shouted at him while he looks at her expressionless
ANANT- I did what?
NAVYA- why you have to lie Anant.? What explanations you have for the things you said downstairs.?
Anant sighed and gave her a look.
ANANT- were the things incorrect? You want abortion right? And I have said the same thing.
NAVYA- yes.. I want abortion.. then why you've to distribute it amongst both of us? You want the baby, why didn't you said that.?
Asked Navya crossing her arms looking at him angrily. He knows Navya hate to lie but everytime he does the same thing. Not with any bad intension but only to save navya from questioning.
ANANT- we are husband and wife. The decision we took should be approved by both of us. What we were going to tell everyone.? That we have clashes on our decisions.? And what you are yelling at? The thing we will be doing is according to you only..
Navya looks at him in confusion asking him the meaning of his words. Anant took a heavy breath and moves towards her.
ANANT- I've taken an appointment tomorrow.. we can head for abortion...
Announced Anant while Navya looks without giving any expression. She was about to hold him but he leaves from there in the washroom. She kept on looking at him...
*****FLASHBACK ENDS*****
Navya gets a jerk and she opens her eyes quickly as Anant applied the brakes. She looks at him and then at her other side, gaining conciousness..
ANANT- I'm sorry.. tum sogayi thi.. I didn't bother to disturb you..
Said Anant smiling while Navya nods at him.
ANANT- so... Chale..?? Lunch..?
Asked Anant while navya looks outside where they were at the entrance of a restaurant.
NAVYA- ya..
She smile lightly and both of them gets down the car and moves towards their lunch...
*****
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