chapter 40

Bhumi is standing nervously at the bedroom doorstep, She is going to meet Sanjay's mother today.It has been a week since he confessed his feeling with her. Things are going smoothly. Kunal almost killed Sanjay for hurting Bhumi.Both of his friends gave him a hard time, Kunal is easy to tackle because he won't stay angry for many days. It's proved in the case of Sukriti and Bhumi.But Neeraj is a tough nut, he is no more that old Neeraj who shouts, he is a new one who shuns the presence of the other, A good habit learned from his wife.Sanjay has to think about a way to convince his stringent, Idiot friend.Bhumi is happy, happy with the things happening in her life, Why won't she? Sanjay confessed his love, She no needs to go anywhere, What else she wants?"Bhumi, Come in" Vani grabbed her hand and about to drag her into the room."Don't worry, She likes you" Sanjay cupped her face and stared into her eyes, She is blushing like a tomato."Stop," Vani gave a small slap on his hand asking him to leave her for a second.She looked at him smirking, raising her eyebrow, crossing her hands.Sanjay quickly took away his hands and stood there frowning."Wait for some time, We are fixing the marriage date," Vani whispered pinching his cheek full of naughtiness.Bhumi chuckled blushing a bit more, She liked their bonding.Sanjay smiled broadly, resisting his blush.Vani took Bhumi into the bedroom."Mom" Vani spoke slowly.Vani and Sanjay took her mom to the Guesthouse and taking care of her.They both made all the necessary arrangements to look after her.They love their mom very much."Mom" She sat on knees and spoke gently with a smile.She woke up and looked at Vani, trying to focus at Bhumi."Mom, Bhumi" Vani said smiling and nodding at Bhumi."Mom" Bhumi smiled with teary eyes."Thank you" Bhumi couldn't constrain her feelings, She caught her hands kissed and bust into tears.Bhumi felt it's her mother for a minute. She spent several months at the hospital waiting for her recovery.So this meeting at home somewhat eased her mind"Bhumi" She spoke her name, Which instantly brought some smile on her lips."Mom" She sighed deeply observing her features, she looks beautiful and it's inherited by both of her children."So, it's you, I badly wanted to see you." She said sincerely, to which Bhumi nodded gently."I am happy for my son," She said placing her hand on her chin."He got a beautiful wife" She smiled.Bhumi blushed to listen to her words and Sanjay's chest got fluttered with joy."Wife" He mumbled and took a deep breath."I was always worried about my son, He badly needs someone, Who will understand him, takes care of him."."He is tired of fighting with his dad and rejections all the time, He suffered a lot."She let her heart out."I understand mom, I promise you I will take good care of Sanjay" Bhumi gently squeezed her hand.She smiled happily, a tear rolled over her cheek.Bhumi quickly wiped it and smiled at her to calm down."I am happy you came into his life at the correct time, I can't imagine what will happen if you didn't ...." She couldn't continue the sentence."Mom," Vani asked her to stop and keep cool."It's not good for you to think all that, Everything is fine now," Sanjay warned her very politely."Hu..." She nodded in agreement.She knows well they are saying it for herself, for their mother's sake."Mom, you please take rest" Bhumi mumbled."I am glad you're there for him," She said again."I promise you, mom""I love him, He is my life and I will be with him till my last breath. Only death can separate us..." Bhumi stopped as she doesn't want to finish the sentence before the person, in front of her.Sanjay squeezed his hand on Bhumi's shoulder to stop, He doesn't want to hear those words from Bhumi, it hurts him a lot. She smiled at him and nodded in understanding, placing her hand on his shoulder.But her words brought a huge smile on Sanjay's lips,She loves him and admitted she is his life.Though he already knows it, it makes him feel excited, happy every time he listens to it, He feels wondered how can her small confession can make his day.A smile crept on his lips.They talked a few more minutes Bhumi walked out of the room.Sanjay too followed her and hugged her for a second.Sanjay is happy, he is on cloud nine, and Bhumi can sense it.His mom liked Bhumi, no she loves Bhumi, and Bhumi felt comfortable with her the very next second she met her, What more he can ask from both.He thanked both of them for making things easy for him.They both talked and their conversation made him enchanted, excited.Ecstasy, Euphoria he feeling immense happiness, He made his mom met Bhumi, Have he ever imagined this?He halted the car in front of Neeraj's house. They have fixed the marriage date and his mom is in a hurry for his marriage.Only two weeks left for their marriage, They skipped engagement so his family members and friends want a grand wedding.Swapna was the one who wanted a grand wedding, She wanted everything perfect, Sanjay can't say no to her wish, Bhumi to agreed with her.Sanjay tried his best to settled things with his dad, He gave his everything to his dad and asked him to clear the debts, He believes in himself, and he can take care of Bhumi anyhow. He has saved some money and his friends and Vani are there for him, so they can find a way.They are trying to settle things before marriage, They need a peaceful wedding."Bhumi" Sanjay looked at Bhumi who is sitting beside him, placing her head shoulder on his shoulder."Are you happy?"He blurted as he does every time."What?" Bhumi got surprised by his sudden question."Why are you asking now? and What kind of question it is?"She felt surprised by his words."I just wanted to listen to it from your mouth, I am no more that rich Sanjay. I am struggling hard to cope up with the things, Things may not be normal like it used to be. I am worried."He admitted."Sanjay, Look into my eyes.""Listen to me" She cupped his face."You thought I was too young to you""You thought I deserve someone else.""Now, You are feeling you are not rich, Why these many problems, Sanjay.""Why these many insecurities.""Isn't my love enough for you to overcome those?""Is any fault with me, my love?""Bhumi, Please" Sanjay hugged her instantly, She is perfect and it hurt him, she is perfect."Never doubt your love.""It hurts me." He kept a sulky face."Then stop all this nonsense, Please" She said quickly trying to put some sense in his mind."Your insecurities hurt me "He nodded and smiled a bit."We both love each other.""We believe each other""We will pass this phase together.""Isn't it?""And need to mention we have lovely people around us who love us unconditionally.Many won't this much support.""So, We can pass through this phase very easily.""So keep all your doubts aside,Please." She hugged him again, patting his shoulders."I am lucky to have you" He mumbled."Me too..." She smiled broadly.To be continuedEpilogue will answer all unanswered questions.Thought to post this one with Epilogue.Why to make my lovely readers wait, I thought.Love you all for the love you showered.I am indebted.Thank youTake care.Please let me know how it is, vote and comment, It really really motivates, you don't know how much it does?By