chapter 2

Swapna is busy making calls to everyone. She has already called Sanjay twice, He hasn't come yet.Neeraj is watching his wife with a goofy smile, Even after having two children, they remain still the same Neeraj and Swapna.Neeraj won't leave any opportunity to steal a glance at her, Where she blushes at him all the time.Things have changed a lot in these five years, Time flew as fast as it can.Neeraj still remembers the day he held his son for the first time, He stood there glancing at him with a gleam in eyes, with an everlasting enchanting smile.He badly wanted a girl and his wish got fulfilled by the second time.This beautiful couple has two adorable children Sudhan and Eeshitha of age 5 and 1 respectively.He is enjoying his life with the utmost contentment and he always thank god for this.Swapna is becoming impatient as seconds pass.Neeraj chuckled and sat there tapping his leg."Please," Swapna said crouching her brows with a sulky face."What's your problem?" This time Neeraj asked a bit seriously.He truly knows well what will Swapna do if chuckles again?She slumped her shoulders and pointed at her wristwatch which is highlighting her slender wrist."Don't worry, Still half an hour is there" He said clasping his hands over her shoulders.She smiled at him, sighing."Relax, It's a small birthday party." He reminds her looking at his daughter.She turns one today.He glanced at her with a smile, she is sleeping in her princess dress with her mouth wide agape.It's hard for Neeraj to restrain himself to kiss her when she is in slumber.His beard might irritate sometimes."I called Manasi, Sanjay, Kunal, who not? No one came" She frowned.This time Neeraj felt bad for his wife."They will come for sure, they might be busy," He said lying beside his angel and kissing her hand."Di...." They both heard Manasi freaking, shouting like a kid."Sh...." Neeraj raised his brow asking Swapna to make her sister shut her mouth for a while.Swapna sighed and walked out of their room shaking her head. She knows well Neeraj won't allow anyone to disturb his angel, especially while she is sleeping.It makes her feel he is a bit overreactive and overprotective, still, she feels proud of her husband.He is a good father.Kunal too arrived with his wife sukruthi and his son.Neeraj greeted them and took their three-year-old son Prajwal, into his arms.Neeraj has that charm in him, he attracts children by grabbing their attention in a snap of a finger.He too learned about his ability after having his first child.He stayed away from these people and walked to his balcony playing with Sudhan and Prajwal.There came Sanjay, Neeraj stood there watching him, Why do Neeraj feel Sanjay has changed a lot?Sanjay is no more bubbly, happy go, lucky man, He feels so sad for him.He never thought that a simple rejection from a girl will change Sanjay's whole perception of marriage.Sanjay loved a girl and both their parents fixed their marriage, but on a fine day, without any proper reason, She canceled the marriage.This broke his heart, He feels he is unfit for marriage, not marriage material.Though Neeraj warned him, he never changed his opinion, Kunal too tried his best to take away his guilt, pain but no use.He never shares what just happened on that day to anyone despite Neeraj's countless requests.And Kunal, Kunal got married, He literally eloped and got married to Sukrtuthi,Kunal met an accident last month and can't drive. He still has a hand supporter to his hand.Kunal and sukruthi came by cabStill, Sukruthi parents are angry with her for doing so, They both are trying hard to convince them, Don't know whether it is possible or not.None of these two friends, Neeraj and Kunal had a proper, peaceful marriage.They married hurriedly without the consent of their partner's families.This made everyone disappointed.Sanjay, the single guy in the gang, No one knows what he thinks? He always skips this topic cleverly.Don't know why but Neeraj always feels Sanjay is not happy with his life.He strongly feels Sanjay is in desperate need of someone who can fill his empty heart with love and care.He is eagerly waiting for that day.It is not known when will he find a girl for him. Moreover, He will turn 32 in a week, it's high time.Most of their classmates got married and settled, Whenever they ask about Sanjay with a bit of sarcasm, Neeraj taunts them well not to interfere in his personal life.Sanjay lifted his head and watched Neeraj playing with kids.Sanjay waved his hand at Neeraj smiling a bit.Neeraj's dad looked really enthusiastic and he became a kid and mingled with other kids.Swapna couldn't keep quiet for a second at least. She is talking and smiling to others with a constant grin.Eeshitha is delighted, she doesn't have any idea what is going around her but she is happy with all the attention and gifts she got.She felt irritated, suffocated for a second but Neeraj was there all the time to take care of her.Everyone looks so happy and extremely delighted. Swapna is extremely happy, Even her parents attended the party.It was a perfect family time, perfect family get-together.Everything seems to be very fine and good until Kunal got a call.He looks so worried and wants Sanjay to take him to the hospital.Both his friends know something is not fine with Kunal.He is worried all the time and undergoing a kind of turmoil and started hiding things from his two friends.Though it's quite shocking and intriguing, they both didn't compel him, but they badly want to know what is happening in his life.Neeraj thinks Kunal and Sukruthi are not happy, Something is bothering them both. He hopes he could help them if possible.Sanjay took Kunal to the hospital and Neeraj will drop Sukruthi at their house after the party.Kunal definitely needs someone to assist him at the hospital.He didn't open his mouth even for a second, this truly irritated Sanjay.He accompanied him to the reception and stood there rubbing his nape looking at his mysterious friend.To be continuedI know it is the most boring chapterBut wanted to give you a clear picture of what just happening in their lives.Hope you know well.From the next chapter the actual story starts.Take careThank you.