*Nisha Pov*
“Are you mad?” Bhai said again, which he has been doing from yesterday.
“Don’t you have anything to say other than that.” I said looking at him.
“Both brother and sister are the same.” Bhabhi mumbled from beside me.
“Yes, that is a wrong question from my side. You are actually mad.” Bhai said packing his clothes.
“Will you not attend my wedding?” I asked him sighing.
“Yeah! Such a huge celebration, which I need to attend.” Bhai said rolling his eyes.
“Many people get married in a register office so it is not such big deal.” I said shrugging.
“I will kill you with this.” Bhai said coming towards me.
“With Jai’s play toy?" Bhabhi asked and then I realized that he is holding Jai’s small music toy.
“Don’t encourage her Sangeetha.” Bhai replied, closing the suitcase.
“Where is the other suitcase?” He asked, looking at us.
“Why? You packed yours, mine and even Jai’s clothes. Now do you want to pack Jai in one or what?” Bhabhi asked him.
“No! To pack Nisha’s. We are taking her with us, and she will continue her studies there.” He replied, and I looked at him with wide eyes.
“I don’t have a visa.” I pointed out.
“I already applied one for you yesterday. Until you get one, we will stay in some other state and then go to London.” Bhai said in a completely serious tone.
“Bhai! I love you so much, but I have to go with this.” I calmly said.
“No! You are not a sacrificing wish or something that required to do this. Think about yourself, Nisha.” He said in a stern voice.
“Are you teaching me to be selfish?” I asked him smiling.
“Yes! You are not of marriageable age. You should wait for five more years.” He replied.
“Says the man who got married when he is twenty two.” Bhabhi said, chuckling and I smiled at her.
“Sangeetha! You tell me, you were twenty one when we both got married. Were we matured enough to lead the married life properly?” Bhai asked her.
“No! We got into many quarrels and had to work hard all these four years.” Bhabhi replied.
“See, even when we both are of nearly equal age. We still got problems then what will you do by becoming a mother of five years old?” He asked.
“I don’t know Bhai! I can understand what you are saying. But did you see her? When she looked at us with that tear-streaked face and with the eyes, which have nothing but confusion in them. I just wanted to protect her Bhai.” I replied closing my eyes.
“Like you already said a few times he will get one person to get married, and they both will be fine.” Bhai pointed.
“I know! But I have this feeling that I will regret it if I disappoint her. Did you see how her eyes held that little happiness when Mom told her I would be her new Mom yesterday?” I said remembering.
“Nisha! We need to leave.” Mom said entering the room.
“Now?” I asked her frowning.
“Sudhir has some important meeting in the evening, so we are going to the registered office now itself.” Mom replied and looked at the suitcases.
“I already packed your clothes, and the bags which you brought from the hostel are still packed.” Mom added.
“Mom! Think again, please.” Bhai pleaded her.
“Like you care for your sister, I too care for mine. She will be devastated when Indu’s wish is not fulfilled. And we all were already thinking of getting Nisha married. She will be fine.” Mom said, walking out.
“Indu, Indu, Indu! Don’t they care for anyone else?" Bhabhi said frowning.
“I am not going through this for Indu Di at all. This is just for Ayesha and…” I trailed off.
“And for us so that Mom will not disown us.” Bhai finished it.
“You know?” I asked him shocked.
“Of course! And that is what killing me double. Let’s go! Your bags are already packed it seems.” Bhai replied getting up.
“Bhai! Please...” I pleaded him.
“Nisha! Many people can’t handle to be with someone who already loves someone else and also to take care of the kid who is not theirs. Are you sure you can handle everything?” Bhabhi asked worriedly.
“When I have this wonderful family as my support of course I can. And please Bhabhi I am already feeling guilty that I didn’t do anything for anyone and only thought about me. Now if I back off, then I can’t live with more guilt.” I said hugging her.
“Bhai, say something.” I whispered, standing in front of the registrar officer.
“I have a lot of things to say. Will you be able to bear them?” He whispered back.
“He must be stuck in the office.” I mumbled.
“Definitely! In the evening, he has a meeting and in the morning he is struck in traffic.” Bhai said sarcastically.
“Look she wants to go with it so at least be a little supportive.” Bhabhi said holding my hand.
“Call me selfish, but I don’t want my Sister to go with this.” Bhai said rubbing Jai’s back who is sleeping.
“I love you.” Bhabhi said to Bhai smiling.
“Is it a time to confess your love?” Bhai asked her in shock.
“Well, I hope I am not too late.” Bhabhi replied smiling.
They both started whispering standing on either side of me, and I just shook my head.
In the meantime, Sudhir reached the office holding Ayesha, who is sleeping. He calmly signed the record and passed me the pen.
When I was about to sign, Bhai held my hand and asked, “Think again.”
“Thanks Bhai!” I said and signed where the officer showed.
Mom passed garlands to us taking Ayesha from Sudhir, and we exchanged the garlands.
After that he placed a black bead jeweler around my neck, which Mom gave him. They all clapped while Bhai and Bhabhi hugged me.
“Are you guys going to leave?” I asked them when they released me.
“Do you want us to stay here?” Bhabhi asked.
“No! Bhai already put so many leaves.” I replied, smiling at her.
“Nisha! We already set the bags in his car. You both need to leave now to catch the flight.” Mom said.
“Flight?” I asked her confused.
“Yes! He stays in Mumbai.” Mom replied.
“What?” Bhai and I asked her.
“Yeah! He shifted his company there as it was his hometown.” Aunt replied.
“When?” I asked her.
“Few months back.” She replied.
“We are getting late.” Sudhir said, walking towards us.
“Just call whenever you need to Nisha, and we will be with you.” Bhai said, and I nodded at him. I hugged everyone and then walked outside the office.
I walked towards the car and sat in the backseat to see Sudhir and Ayesha sitting calmly.
When the car started to move, I didn’t know what to do. Ayesha is just looking at me, and Sudhir is looking outside.
I placed my hand on her cheek and just smiled at her, and she frowned at me.
“Can I hold her?” I asked him.
“She is not that much comfortable with new people.” I got the reply after a few minutes.
“But she needs to get comfortable with me.” I said.
Contemplating for a few minutes, he calmly gave her to me. I placed her on my lap, and she sat stiffly.
I hugged her and whispered “I am here!”
*Nisha Pov* “She is really a cute girl.” I said looking at him. “Yes!” He said looking at her who is sleeping at present. When we reached the airport, he took her from me saying, “There are too many people, and she will get hurt.” I nodded and gave her to him. We both walked towards the terminal after the checking and sat inside the flight. “My name is Nisha.” I informed him after a few minutes when the plane took off. “Why are you telling me?” he asked, looking at Ayesha, who is sitting between us. “I saw that on the ticket, it was Anisha.” I replied. “I know your name. My secretary must have mistaken it.” He said, and I nodded at him even though he is not looking at me. I just kept my gaze on the window even though I am actually not seeing a thing. My mind is running with the news finally settling that I have actually got married. I glanced at him immediately with that thought and saw him, caressing Ayesha’s cheek with a smile on his face, and I smiled looking at it. He l
*Nisha Pov* I went inside the room where I saw my luggage taken inside by a helper here. When I went inside I saw that this room was already used a little as his clothes were there inside a few cupboards. I opened my bag and first sent the changed address to my college using my Laptop so that they will send me any news regarding my applications I have sent to the college address. Then I called Bhai to inform him I have reached here. I freshened up a little and started unpacking my bags. I placed them properly in the empty cupboards and sighed in relief as they will finish soon. Then I walked inside Ayesha’s room to see that she is sleeping. I smiled, walking towards her and placed a small kiss on her forehead, and she immediately opened her eyes. “Were you not sleeping?” I asked her smiling and she shook her head. “Are you hungry?” when I asked that she nodded. “Let’s make something.” I said and picked her up in my arms. “What do you want to eat?” I asked her looking at littl
*Sudhir Pov* “I am going to die just because of you Sudhir.” Indu said with so much anger. “Don’t stress yourself Indu! You need to be calm.” I slowly said and her anger just rose. “No! I never wanted to die at this age.” She said suddenly with tears. “You are not going to. Just take a rest.” I calmly said. “So Mr.Sudhir Arora knows how to lie then.” She said, shaking her head and hissed in pain. “Don’t move your head like that.” I said stopping her. “Ayesha is here to see you. She has been crying for a few days.” I added, remembering my daughter’s cries. “No! I don’t have the patience to console her now.” She said closing her eyes. “I will come later.” I said, sighing and was about to get up when she stopped me holding my hand. “Promise me something.” She said, and I looked at her frowning. “Promise on Ayesha that you will fulfill it. Then I will meet her.” She added and I reluctantly nodded. “I want you to...”She started saying. I came out of my thoughts when I felt som
*Nisha Pov* “Oh, god! I can’t laugh anymore.” I said finally breathing and she too calmed down. “So what do you want to do next?” I asked her smiling. “Tom and Jerry.” She replied smiling. “Again?” I asked her frowning, and she nodded. “But this CD is over.” I replied frowning back. I stared at the clock and saw that it is nearly lunch time, but I haven’t cooked anything. Will he come home for lunch? I thought, frowning. “I will cook something for us.” I said, and she nodded. I got up holding her hand, and we both walked inside the dining room. Like yesterday I made her sit on one chair and cooked for us. While preparing it, I thought about morning’s breakfast. I immediately walked towards her and asked, “Did your Dad prepared the breakfast today morning?” “Yes!” She replied, nodding. I walked back inside the kitchen determining that I need to wake up early from tomorrow onwards. After preparing the lunch, I placed them on the table. I mixed the rice with the curry properl
*Nisha Pov* Sigh, Sigh and Sigh! That’s all I have been doing for a number of times like every day. I didn’t lose hope, but I never thought it would be like this. Even as normal housemates, he can have a conversation right? But no! I am worse than a stranger to him. I started getting up a little early by passing each day and first for a few days prepared lunch for him, but he didn’t take it with him for a few days no matter how much I have tried. So I decided to send it to his company, but it returned not at all touched. Today I got up and walked inside Ayesha’s room to see that she is still sleeping. I smiled and walked towards her. I sat beside her and said, “Ayesha! Wake up.” Caressing her hair. After a few minutes, she woke up with a smile, and I just smiled at her back. Walking near the cupboard, I opened it and showed her all the dresses so that she can select what she wants to wear. “You choose.” She said frowning. “No! What do you want to wear?” I asked her and she fin
*Sudhir Pov* I am sitting at the dining table and started checking the letters I got yesterday and Ayesha is drawing sitting beside me. “So how is the new school?” I asked her as she has been going to school for nearly one month. “It’s new!” She replied, making me smile at her. “Do you like it?” I asked, and she looked at me nodding. “Ayesha! What do you want to eat today?” She asked and looked up to see her leaning outside of the gap like usual. Ayesha just shrugged to which she smiled, shaking her head. She walked outside and said, “I will make chicken today as it is Sunday right.” I shrugged continuing to check my letters, and she walked inside. Ayesha got up yawning, and I think she needs more sleep. “Ayesha! Why don’t you go and take a small nap?” She said before I can tell my daughter making me frown. “Ok!” Ayesha said, rushing to her room. “Careful!” She said again before I can. I shook my head and saw that a few letters are on her name. I cleared my throat and said,
*Nisha Pov* “Excuse me?” I said, standing before the receptionist. “Yes?” she asked, smiling. “Are admissions still open?” I asked her, hoping they are. “Yes! Here is the application form.” She replied giving me one. I thanked her and started filling the form. I finished it and was in the process of submitting it, but someone called me. I turned to look at a girl my age standing and asked, “Yes?” “Can you pass me your pen? I forgot mine.” She replied, and I nodded giving her. “You may get a call by the evening regarding your admission miss.” Receptionist said, and I nodded at her. “Excuse me?” Someone called me again when I started walking towards the entrance. “Yes?” I asked, turning around to see the same girl. “Your pen! Thank you.” She replied. “No problem!” I said and was about to turn, but she stopped me again. “Hey! I am Pavani.” She said and then, I face palmed myself for not introducing myself. “I am Nisha Meh... Arora.” I said shaking her hand. “Pretty weird s
*Nisha Pov* Finishing the preparing of breakfast, I walked inside Ayesha’s room to see that she is already up. “Wow, Ayesha! You already got up?” I asked her sitting in front of her. “We need to wish Dad.” She replied looking at me. “For what?” I asked her confused. “Birthday!” She replied excitedly. “Really? And you remember it?” I asked her thinking what we can do today for him. “Yes! Let’s go!” She said, holding my hand and dragged me outside her room. I knocked on his door, and he opened it rubbing his eyes. Ayesha immediately went near him and said, “Happy birthday!” “Thank you, Ayesha.” He said, kissing her cheek. “Happy birthday!” I said, smiling at him, and he nodded mumbling “Thanks!” “I will get her ready.” I said, holding her and went inside her room when we three just stood there for a few minutes in silence. “When is yours Ayesha?” I asked, brushing her hair. She showed me the calendar, and I saw the date where it was noted. There are still two months for her