CHAPTER 25 - REAL STRUGGLE BEGINS

बहुत ख़ूबसूरत है मेरे ख्यालों की दुनिया,

बस तुमसे शुरू और तुम पर ही खत्म।

AFTER 2 YEARS

~•DHRUV's POV•~

Time around 1am

At Sirohi

" Two years have passed since we met.Dhruv, don't you miss your Rainbow? Don't you miss my hug?" She expressed which made me feel guilty, making her wait for more than 25 months in our LDC. We met last time at Abhi bhabha's wedding.

"Do you really think I don't miss you? I miss you every second of the day , every breath of my life . Not a single moment has passed in these 25 months when I haven't thought about you."I replied, switching off my room light.

"Then when are we going to meet? We are in our final year of PG! I met you when you were just 1 month away before turning 20, now you are 22 and I am 23" Her questions were reflecting her frustration which made me realize that she is right.

"Soon.Well, check the time. We have been talking for more than 2 hours. We should sleep now. By the way, I am returning to Jaipur after 3 days." I informed her as I was in Sirohi as my father wanted me to come back home to find an alliance for my sister.

"Okay. Good night. Keep updating." She said on the other side of the call and with this we ended our call.

I laid on my bed and covered myself with the help of the blanket. Resting my head over the pillow, my mind started traveling back to time when we met the last time. 25 months? I know many of them will think how did we survive without seeing each other for so long.

Honestly, it's not so easy to be in long distance. Every day begins with a hope to find a way to meet your special person but ends with an inability to get a chance to make a plan or only to face the reality that your special person is away.

She did visit Udaipur nearly 4 to 5 times in the last two years but it isn't so easy to meet her like how it is portrayed in movies or books. We did face the time when we were not able to talk for so many days resulting in misunderstanding, also there was a time when we felt our Crushship would end. But our love and trust made us give us another chance every time because I can't love someone else. I can't give my heart to any other girl because she owns my heart, she is my special one.

THE NEXT DAY

Breakfast time

"Shivu, tere office se kitne dino ki chutti hai? Mumma asked, serving breakfast to us.

(Shivu, how long do you have your office leave?)

"One week mumma, " Shivu jija replied, sitting on the chair. Shivu jija works in an IT company at Ahmedabad as soon as she completed her post graduation . She has returned home after 6 months.

"Mai soch raha tha Shivu ke liye Anand ka beta Virendra sahi rahega, Aapka kya kehna h?"Bhabosa asked mumma while eating his breakfast.

( I think Anand's son Virendra, is the right match for Shivu. What is your opinion?)

Virendra, that most useless person I have ever met in my life. I can't let my sister's life spoil by getting her married to him.

"Bhabosa, I think Virendra sahi nahi hai. " I mentioned making him furious. Okay, my Bhabosa and I are not on good terms because I have chosen English literature in my post graduation. He wanted me to do an MBA and join his business after that. But I am not someone who can handle business.

(I think Virendra is not a right guy for her)

"Bataiye Kunwarsa, kya sahi hai? Khud ki life kharab kar rahe ho ab apni behen ki bhi karoge?" He screamed, throwing his spoon on the plate.

(Tell us prince, what's right? You are destroying your life and now you want to spoil your sister's life too?)

"Me kyu apni behen ka bura sochuga. Bas ye Virendra sahi nahi hai yehi boluga. Agar Shivu jija aapki beti hai meri bhi behen hai.! '' I replied, my words acted as an oil on his fire of wrath.

(Why would I think bad about my sister? I will just say that Virendra is not the right guy. If shivu jija is your daughter, she is my sister too)

"Tune hamari suni ? Shivu ka rishta Virendra se hoga. Acha khandan hai, Virendra bhi well settled job mai hai government sector mai. Overall sab hai" he started mentioning one by one.

(Have you listened to us? Shivu will be engaged to Virendra. The family is reputed, Virendra is well settled in his government job. Overall everything is perfect.)

"Aap job ke basis par ek ladke ka character decide kroge? Virendra government job leke betha hai so well settled acha ladka hai. Maine jab kaha ki mujhe professor banna hai aapne ussi din se mujse baat krna kam kr dia. Kyu? Aapke kehne pr mene 11th me bio math liya. Kya hua? Boards me meri health bigdi thi ye fail ke darr ke kaaran"

(You will decide a boy's character on the basis of the job? Virendra is a well settled guy just because he is working in the government sector. When I informed you that I wanted to become professor, you have completely cut off the talks with me. Why? I chose Bio math in 11th just because of your sake. Then what happened? My health started deteriorating near the boards due to the fear of failing it)

"Stop Dhruv. This is how you talk to Bhabosa"Shivu jija stopped me before I could say further.

"Inform him how Virendra is. Woh apni behen.."Before I could say anything, I stopped myself speaking and started tapping the spoon on the plate .

"Kon behen? Mumma asked with confusion.

( who's sister?)

"Nothing. Please mai jaata hu mujhe bhook nahi hai '' Saying this, I stood and headed towards the stairs which lead to my room which is on the first floor.

(I am going as I am not hungry )

"Dekho apne bete ko. Garv se sikho kuch. Biotechnology mai apna career bana raha hai. Arts mai kuch nahi hai '' I heard my Bhabosa's words while walking upstairs.

(See your son. Learn something from Garv. He is pursuing his career in biotechnology. There is nothing in Arts)

I reached my room and closed the door. I switched on my laptop and opened my documents. I started typing chapter 3 of my book.

I have started writing a book dedicated to my Geetanjali. I don't know whether I will publish it or not . I will make sure to have a copy for her.

I heard my phone ringing and guess who is missing me? It's Garv, because she will be attending her college now as per the time. I picked up and heard his usual over excited voice.

"Hii. What's up Dhruv?"

"Hello. Nothing. Typing my chapter 3."I replied, closing my laptop because I know he will talk for hours.

"That book which you told me that day? "He asked as he already knew that I am writing a book.

"Yeah. Garv, I need your help. "

"Tell me how I can help my brother. Anything for you. "He asked.

"Bhabosa wants Shivu jija to get engaged with Virendra, Sanjana jija's devar"I informed him.

"That third class guy. " He labeled him with a name because I told him already about that Bandoli incident and also he was aware after that shopping day.

"I gave him many reasons to stop this. But you know we don't share a good bond just because I wanted to do something in the field of english literature" I put my words in front of him. In my whole life , there are only two who understand me, one is Garv and the other is Rainbow.

"Okay. Don't worry. I will tell my supreme court to talk to him. " His words were enough to calm me because I don't want to trouble my sister after knowing everything about that person.

The Supreme Court is none other than Garv's papa.

"I thought the same as well. I planned to make your papa. I mean my bade papa to talk to my Bhabosa. We do think the same. "

"Problem no. 1 solved. Well, Vihaan is enjoying his MBA days in Indore. I think Anaya, Geet baisa's best friend is his batchmate." He told me . Vihaan has shifted to Indore for his MBA after completing his graduation. Now we both are only left in Jaipur.

"I watched his stories. Just hope they aren't dating." I chuckled as they did give me a hint as something was going on between them.

"Wow. Vihaan is busy with Anaya. You are with Geetanjali. Where is Avantika?"He complained like a small kid who is left alone.

"Avantika has her medical entrance test I guess next month. She is busy preparing for it,"I answered as I was updated on what's going on in Shaktawat's house.

"Okay. Fine. That means me as a biotechnologist and her as a doctor will make a perfect combination. Everyone will be jealous of us. Wait and watch" He announced as if he had already predicted his future.

" Let's see what destiny holds. Talk to you later." With this I disconnected the call.

~•GEET's POV•~

Around 4pm

At Hyderabad

"Geet jija , I have sent you the list. Please bring those stationary items. And also bring some pasta and other ingredients. You told me to remind you. " Avantika reminded on the call and I was listening to her words, stopping my activa on the roadside. You know never use or talk on the phone while driving .

"Yeah. I will. Well, ask Kavya if she needs maps for her geography. She has her boards this year and she should be prepared." I asked to cross check with Kavya otherwise she would taunt us at midnight inspite of her mistake.

"She said she doesn't need it. "

"Okay. I will reach within 25 mins"

I started my activa and my first stop was at a stationary shop. I gave the list to the shopman and was waiting for him to get me all my things.

Suddenly I noticed a couple, standing near the Panipuri stall. I remembered my friend's date with him. It's not easy to stay away from that person who loves you the most. I still remembered our hug before he left for Jaipur.

"Beta. Ye lo bill" I heard someone calling me.

(Here is your bill)

It was uncle who owns the shop asking me to pay the bill. I took my bag and completed all the work before reaching home.

I parked my scooter in the parking area of the society and took all the bags. I headed towards the elevator as my home is on the third floor.

I reached my floor and rang the bell. Kavya opened the door with her science book in her hand and Avanti was busy with her MCQ practice as her entrance exam is next month. She completed her 12th last year and this year she took a drop to prepare.

"Where is mumma? "I asked , sitting on the sofa in a relaxed posture.

"She is in the kitchen. Making something for us to eat" Kavya replied, sitting on the sofa.

" Aa meri Ladesar. Tere liye special aaj banaya hai." Mumma welcomed me as soon as she came out of the kitchen .

( Come my dear daughter . I have made something special for you )

"Ye Ladesar, mai kon?" Kavya pouted.

(She is your dear daughter, then who am I)

"Tu devil" Avantika replied, her eyes concentrated on the book and pen.

(You devil)

"You are calling me devil? God please fail her in her entrance exam"Kavya cursed.

"Kavya, repeat those words and I will kill you without letting anyone know it was a murder actually" Avantika replied , throwing a sketch pen.

"Exam dene ja rahe ho dono ya fight krne. Kavya tera muh bahut chalta hai. Aise thodi koi bolta hai apni behen ko. Din raat ek kara is exam ke liye " Mumma scolded and placed our snacks on the dining table.

(Are you going to write your exams or gonna fight? Kavya , your mouth doesn't have any control. Who says such words to your sister? She has worked so much day and night.)

"Maine jo dopahar sham ek kari woh nahi dikhta?" She complained sitting on her chair and taking a bite of it

(And I have worked all afternoon and evening, haven't you noticed that?)

Avantika and Kavya will never leave a chance to prove themselves who worked harder for their exams.

I went to my room to change my clothes and tie my hair in a bun.

I returned to the dining table and sat with my laptop . We as a student of MBA (Banking and Finance) are ought to do an internship for six months. I am done with it and currently working on the report which has to be submitted on the day of Viva.

"Teen teen betiya hai. Par teeno apni padhai mai hai. Najar na lage" Mumma wished by rotating each lemon over our head to prevent the evil eyes from us.

(My all three daughters are so involved in their studies. Evil eyes off)

I ate my snacks and was busy with typing the research methodology when I heard my phone ringing.

I checked only to find out the name "Seema Bhuasa" , the eldest among all the siblings of my Aapsa. Aapsa is the middle child and Monika Bhuasa, the youngest among them, a true reflection of Kavya.

I picked up and my sisters were staring at me in order to find who called me.

"Dhok deyusa Seema Bhuasa" I said.

(Dhok deyusa - kind of phrase which means I am touching your feet in respect)

"Khush raho Geet. "She replied on the other side.

(Stay happy Geet)

"Mumma ko Bulau, aapko unse baat karni hai ? " I asked , maybe mumma's phone will be unreachable.

(Should I call mumma, if you want to talk to her?)

"Na geet. Me toh apni Bhatiji se kuch puchna chahti thi" She informed.

(No. I want to ask something from my niece)

Is there something she wants to ask? What? Kavya and Avantika were busy with their books.

"Puchiye na " I asked, heading towards the balcony.

(Please ask)

"Tu MBA Kisme kar rahi hai? Marketing mai na" she questioned me, wait why she wanted to know this

(In which field are you doing your MBA? Is it marketing?)

"Nahi. Banking and Finance"I answered.

(No. It's Banking and Finance)

"Thik hai! Bindani ko bata dena ki mai kuch dino mai hyderabad aa rahi hu. Mai bhi btaugi par tu bhi bata dena '' She mentioned one by one and we ended our conversation.

(Bindani- term used for daughter in law. Here she refers to Geet's mother as Geet father's younger to her)

(Okay. Inform that I am visiting hyderabad after a few days. I will inform her too)

I came back to the dining table and informed mumma about this. I resumed working on my project.

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