Chapter 6

Shrestha's POV 

I drove towards the cafe . Parking the car I went inside . 

I took a seat near the window and waited for the person to come.

After 10 minutes I saw her coming towards me.

"How are you Tripti?"  I asked and got up to hug her.

"I am very good. You tell me, how are you?" She said excitedly. 

" I am fine." I said.

Tripti Khanna...my friend from high school. We were together in the same section and were bench mates. After that we departed our paths as I chose Music and she chose Arts. 

After school we lost our contact.

 But when I got married we became neighbors as her paternal house was close to my in-laws'  house. 

Our friendship started getting strong.

After two years of my marriage she got married and shifted to Bangalore as her husband was posted there.

From then till now we are constantly in contact through phones and we became best friends. 

3 years ago her husband got transferred here and we met a few times in these 3 years.

We ordered our coffees and talked about random things including our school life.

"So...the thing we were talking about yesterday. So what have you thought? " she asked me.

"Well, I always wanted  my child to marry yours. But the thing is I have to talk with Dhruv about it. If he says yes,we will proceed and if no then no. I will never pressurize him for anything . Same thing for Dhruti as well. If she doesn't give consent,we will stop. It is their life they have every right to decide ." I said.

"Yes. I was thinking the same as well. Then let's talk with them before proceeding anything. But I really want them to agree as I know you and Dhruv. Maybe I have met a few times but I know him. You guys will keep my daughter safe and happy. I trust you guys no matter what. " she said, making me smile. 

We said our goodbyes and left for home.

When I returned home it was lunch time.

Dhruv is still in office as he has informed me that he will come back in the evening. 

We all sit for having our lunch.

After lunch I went to my room to see my husband Dharam sitting with a novel on the bed.

"Listen...I have something to talk with you about." I said, gaining his attention and sitting in front of him on the sofa.

"Yes, of course...tell me." Saying he kept his novel aside.

"I went to meet Tripti today..you remembered the girl who was our neighbor ..my friend? " I asked.

"Yes..yes.. I know. How is her family by the way?" He said.

Now he is interested in the conversation but I know what will be  his reaction when I will tell him the purpose.

"Everyone is good. But I went to meet her to talk about marriage." I said.

"For whom? Oh..she has a daughter,Dhruti,you showed me her picture. So you want our Samar to marry her daughter? But do you think he will agree as you know he is still not stable in his career . I am thinking of making him join our company.  " he said in one go. 

Really? Only one son we have!!  

"First of all take a breath and speak ,you don't have to say in one go. And secondly We have another son as well. Samar's age is not suitable for Marriage, we will think when the correct time will come. I am talking about Dhruv and Dhruti's marriage. " I said.

His expression changed from relaxed to rigid. 

"Well I don't have a say in it. It's your matter and his as well. Mummy,Shaurya and Samar will be active participants in this drama I know well. Minakshi bhabhi will also join. He has so many well wishers then why am I needed there?" He said.

"Well, as you're my husband so you have a say and most importantly you are his father so you have a say. " I said.

"Yeah yeah Of course ..relation and all…. Do whatever you want to do. See what he says. Then I will join in Marriage but not before that. One more thing, I will join as your husband in the ceremony. Now if you are done ...I will start reading . You take rest please, you have been running since morning. " he said.

He will never change.

"Thank you very much for your precious time." I said sarcastically and left angrily from there. 

I really don't want to argue with him . I am fed up with it.

In the evening Dhruv came . He looked really tired.

Not a single day he takes leave. Uff!!

After 20 minutes, I went to his room with coffee and saw him sitting on his bed with his eyes closed.

"Beta...Tu thik toh hai nah? (Son ,are you ok?)" I asked, touching his forehead with the back of my hands.

"Haan Maa . Chinta mat karo tum. I am perfectly fine.(yes, maa. Don't worry )" he said smiling. I nodded. 

"Now have this coffee. You will feel refresh" I said.

"You know, you make the world's best coffee." He Said.

"Ohh... only coffee?? Nothing else!!!" I asked with a fake hurt look.

"No no….you are the best cook. I talked about coffee as I am having it now. " he said panicked. 

I laughed and said "I know,I was just joking. " 

"I love you Maa.. you are  God to me. Without you I am nothing." Saying this he hugged me tightly.

"I love you too beta. Ab emotional maat ho (don't get emotional now)" I said, wiping my tears and hugged him back.

He smiled and moved away.

"I have something to tell you." I said firmly. He frowned when he heard my tone and gestured to me to say .

"Do You remember Tripti aunty? You met her a few times when you dropped me to the cafe or park whenever I went to meet her?" I asked.

He nodded listening with attention .

"I went to meet her and  to talk about your and her Daughter Dhruti's marriage. " I said and he gave me a shocked look.

"You don't have any pressure. Just think about it. They are good people and trustworthy. I haven't said anything to her as I know it's your right to decide. So think about it ….if you want to meet we will go to her house and arrange a meeting. If you tell me to proceed only then I will proceed .Take your time .Don't take stress...If you feel confused ,talk to me and Shaurya ….we are there for you, you know that.  " I said softly.

He became a bit relaxed and nodded.

"Ok ,now take rest . Relax. I will call you when the dinner will be served." I said .

He laid down on the bed and I left from there .

I know whatever will happen ,it will happen for good. And I trust in my Son's decision.

I trust in my God who will always choose the best thing for my son and do good with him.

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