chapter 10

Saturday Morning...After having breakfast, everyone was busy with their own stuff, doing their weekend activities. Prachi was cleaning her cupboard. Nikhil was keeping his clothes in washing machine. Mita finished vaccum cleaning of the living room and came to the kitchen to drink water. She filled a glass with water and was drinking, that's when Jay came out to the living room with phone in his hand, talking with Amma on video call. he suddenly came in kitchen and turned his phone towards Mita,"Amma, she is Mita, I was just telling you about her. She only prepared Poha for breakfast today. "Mita was shocked with this sudden unexpected introduction. In hurry she folded her hand to say "Namaste" to Amma, but the glass in her hand slipped off, made lots of noise, Amma closed her eyes and ears due to the sound. Mita said sorry but then she immediately hid herself behind the fridge and tried adjusting her shorts. by that time, Jay turned phone to Nitin and then Prachi, who had come out of her room hearing the sound, He introduced both to Amma and then happily disconnected the call."Serri Amma, bye."Mita's face turned red, "What was that Jay??" She looked angrily at him."What was that?? I was just introducing you with Amma? Didn't you realize?" Jay was surprised at Mita's reaction."Ohh really?? Is that the way to introduce a girl you want to marry ??",Mita's voice was louder than usual."Mita, why are you shouting??  Since last few weeks you were waiting for this right? I thought you would be happy..!! " Jay."Happy?? For what?? For such lovely introduction? See my hair.. I am in this messy bun and wearing this shorts..What must be she thinking about me. You should have told me before, at least I would have wore something better, and combed my hair.." Mita was really upset."Ohh Mita, I didn't plan it. It was spontaneous and you look so cute in this messy bun.." Jay."Ohh please Jay. For Amma this might not be cute....she might not like this avataar ...must be thinking what type of girl...." Mita."No Mita, don't think like that. .. " Jay interrupted her, "In fact I was praising you. She was asking me if I had breakfast, I told her that you had prepared tasty Poha today..""Poha?? Does she even know Poha??" Mita asked angrily."mmmm..No ...but I explained that to her and she understood.. " Jay.'See...see...  You could mention masala dosa....." Mita was almost into tears now."But you prepared Poha right? Why should I mention Masala dosa??? ", Jay was unable to understand Mita's point."Ohhfo Jay not like that...havent I prepared masala dosa before.... .leave it....see Jay, if you don't want to marry me, tell me clearly. I will handle that. But don't behave like this....." Mita came near Jay and spoke angrily."Whattt? Why do have have to reach to such extreme conclusion ??" Jay."Don't you remember how I introduced you with my parents? It was all well planned. I tried my best to show all positive things about you....." Mita."I told you Mita, it was a conversation and when she asked about my flatmates I just thought to grab this opportunity and...." Jay."Forget it Jay, you will not understand..." Mita went to her room with teary eyes.Jay followed her but she closed the door on his face. He turned back and looked at Prachi and Nitin. Both were staring at him."What?? was I wrong? I thought she would be happy.." Jay asked both.Nitin slowly came towards him, kept his hand on Jay's shoulder and calmly said, "Must be happy tears..."Disappointed Jay nodded his head and went back to his room.Prachi and Nitin sat on sofa."Kya hoga in dono ka aage.. (What will happen with them now??)", Prachi."Sighhhh... Ye to waqt hi batayega.. (Only time can tell this) ," Nitin."But Mita was right. Jay should have told her in advance. Didn't you see the intro was full mess..??", Prachi."Think hai..That's ok, whatever has to happen has happened now. He told na, it was a sudden conversation...Mita overreacted..poor Jay , " Nitin."Whatt?? Mita overreacted?? If I was in her place, I would have thrown that glass on Jay's face. I think still she controlled herself...Intro with his parents was so important. After all they have to accept her as their daughter in law. She must be under so much pressure. Already Jay took so much time to take next step and now this..?? " Prachi was angry."Ohh Gada dhari bheem, shanti shanti...Calm down dear.." Nitin."What I meant was, Jay's intention was good right?? I agree the way could have been better. But ho jata hai kabhi kabhi.." Nitin."hmmmm.... that's right.. anyways let me go inside and check. Mita must have calmed down by now,  " Prachi.---Lunch Time ---"Guys, food is ready, please come out for lunch..!!" Prachi."Yes yes, coming, I am hungry.." Nitin.Nitin, Jay, Prachi came to the living room for lunch."Mita not having lunch? " Nitin."I don't know. I mean, I have called her. " Prachi answered looking at Jay.Jay took phone and messaged Mita."Mita, please come and have lunch, it's already late....have food on time. " Jay kept phone aside and was waiting for Mita.Beep beep. he took back his phone and opened the message."Please don't worry about me. I can take good care of myself..." Mita.Jay smiled and was about to reply and then Mita came out of her room, walked towards the dining table.Her eyes and nose had turned red. She took Rajma and rice in her plate quietly and went back to her room. She strictly avoided eye contact with Jay because she knew, even a glance at him will melt her.Jay was looking at her. "Bechari...kya haal banake rakha hai.." Nitin."I think you should talk to her again Jay.." Prachi."Not now. Let her eat.. If I go and talk again the same emotions will burst out.." Jay"Yeah ..ok.." Prachi."But today, for the first time I saw you guys fighting like this...." Nitin."For you it must be the first time.. not for me.." Prachi."Really?? When?? " Nitin."Well..you were not there in the first part - How They Met... huhhh" Prachi finished her lunch and went to the kitchen."What did she mean?? " Confused Nitin asked Jay.Jay was just smiling...-- After Lunch -----"Are you still angry Mita? "Jay messaged Mita and was waiting for her reply. But even after 10 mins she didn't. So he kept phone on the center table and lied down on sofa. After few minutes..Beep beep.. "I am not angry. I am just upset. " Mita replied."But why are you so upset?" Jay."Still you didn't get that? Amma will not like me. " Mita"Why do you think so?? " Jay."Because First Impression is the Last Impression. And today my first impression was not good." Mita."That is your perception. Nothing is like that. One should not judge a book by cover. And they will not judge you by your looks, hairstyle or clothes. The person you are is what matters" Jay."But they don't have any other way to know what type of person I am. " Mita."I agree. But they trust me, just like mummy papa trust you. Yes, our equations might be different than yours but my parents know me well and so my choice. You really don't have to worry too much." Jay."hmmmm ..' Mita."And the most important thing... I want you to be as you are in front of them, in front of anyone. You don't have to change yourself for anybody. Because you are you and nobody is like you..😍" Jay.After few minutes.. "😌😊😊😘..." Mita replied. She came out of her room and hugged Jay..."Sorry Jay...may be I overreacted..but I was tensed..""That's ok.." He hugged her back tightly..."Whatever Jay, if you had informed Mita well in advance. She would have prepared and dressed up nicely and Amma would have approved her as daughter in law today itself...." Nitin came from behind..Mita threw pillow at him ...Nitin ran away.... .............................To be continued.....