My Word is My Bond… Part – 6
Hi friends… This is Anci once again with the next part… Hope you like it…
And thank you so much for all your lovely comments… Good or bad please keep commenting…
And please do let me know if the story is boring, I’ll try to make it interesting…
Please forgive my grammatical mistakes… And my bad Hindi too… I’m actually learning and it is taking some time…
Let’s start with the next part…
Scene – 16:
Krishna: (Sensing the sudden silence and all their looks on him and beside him, turned to the same direction. He found a smiling Anjali lost in him and her hand still clutching on to his scarf. He was overwhelmed. But in order to save himself from the possessive brothers, he cleared his throat aloud, bringing Anjali back to the senses.)
Anjali: (Avoided anyone’s eye contact and hung her head low.)
There was a knock breaking the awkward silence.
Anjali: (Before anyone could utter a word,) yes… Come in… (And bit her tongue)
Rest smiled at her.
Anika walked in to everyone’s surprise.
Anika: (Giving zero attention to Shivaay, she walked towards Om) Sir… Just now I had a word with the dealer, Mr. Malik…I checked the reviews, they are pretty good… But it is highly expensive on other end… Are you sure we’ll take this up? Because, it may lead to certain problems…
Arjun: Like?
Anika: (Turning towards him) Sir… So expensive products leads to either raise in cost of the food we provide or cutting down the quantity we serve… Both aren’t appreciate able… And even not all are so affordable…
The complete room was filled with silence.
Anjali: Bhai… Why don’t we offer them some kind of allowance for food on monthly basis…? Just like a transportation allowance…
Haider: Not a bad idea…
Anjali: (Smiled.) Thank you bhaijaan…
Haider: (Gave her flying kiss.) Arjun, Shiv… I hope we can afford that…
Arjun: Even if we can’t we’ll do that…
Shiv: No compromise in food and health… Doll… We’ll do as you said…
Anjali: (Jumping with joy.) Thank you bhai…
Krishna: (Was admiring her antics)
Anika: (Sensing the possessive brothers peeping out, she coughed to bring back her brother’s sense.)
Krishna: (Mouthed a Thank you.)
Anika: (Gave him a lovely smile.)
Haider: (Walked towards Anika, side hugged her.) You know what, you’re one unique piece… Brave, lovely, caring, outspoken, intelligent and many more… And above all beautiful… (Pause.) And you remind me my mother… (He said the last word with a shaken voice and a layer of tear formed in his eyes.)
Anika: (Passed a smile.) Then think me as your mother… Who is stopping you…?
Haider: (Was touched. And the tears made its way out.)
Anika: (Gently wiped off his tears.) I’m a mother of two and I don’t mind being a mother of three… And age has nothing to do with sharing a mother-child relationship… And that is the speciality of this bond… (Smile not leaving her face she said these words.)
Haider: (Was pleased and overwhelmed.)
Radzie & Om: (Was shocked and blank.)
Arjun: (Was thoughtful.)
Shiv: (Was… No idea… He had a flood of emotions running in him… He couldn’t place his finger on something in precise.)
Haider: (Out of emotions, hugged her tight. She willingly took him in his embrace and comforted him by rubbing his back.)
Sammy: (Joined the hug, by hugging Haider from behind. Anika extended her one hand and caressed her hair.)
Krishna: (In order to lightened the situation,) Very bad di… You forgot me… (Fake glared her.)
Anika: (Chuckled and showed her tongue teasing him.)
Sammy: Oh my baby… Relax… You’ll be my first priority always…
Anjali: Oh really…? (And was huffing)
Sammy: (Was making puppy face)
Neil: (Laughed out.) Don’t worry baby girl… I’m there for you… I’ll pamper you… (And side hugged her.)
Arjun: (Hit him on his back.) We are there for you… (Side hugging her.)
Om: It seems like we O’bros are left alone…
Radzie: Not until Radzie is here… (Pulled Shivaay along with her and shared a group hug with Om, both kissed her above her head from either sides.)
Arjun: (Smiled at her antics. Anjali elbowed him with a teasing smile. He hit her head slightly, and walked out excusing himself.)
Anjali and Neil shared a hi-fi.
Hours passed. And finally the day came to an end, with lots of emotions and lots of distractions, in a good way.
Every single soul who seemed to be lost their sleep since ages, had a pleasant and peaceful sleep.
Scene – !7:
Next Day Morning,
All the five men woke up with a jerk in their respective rooms. It was their phone screaming. They took the phone to find the reminder stating, “WAITING FOR THE GOOD OLD DAYS…”
A smile crept on all their faces remembering few old memories. They got up and started from their homes after getting freshen up. All the five men reached their destination one after the other. They shared a smile and walked towards the gate in front of them. It was unusually a pleasant morning. The sun was spreading its beauty and a chill breeze was flowing along the air. There was a girl sitting on the wooden platform enjoying the sunrise.
Before they could reach her, a pair of hands covered her with the jacket. They were shocked to see the person at this place at this time. It seems like the shocks were in a queue to shake them. There walked in three more ladies laughing among them with few baskets in their hands. Shocked would be an understatement. At once all their attention was moved to the two little angels running around, giggling and playing.
Kids: Mamma… Mamma…
Lady: Oh… Mamma kee bachche… Come here to me…
Kids: No… No… Sammy massee… Wil go to mamma oly… (Will go to mamma only…)
(Yes, it was Sammy.)
Kids ran to a lady and hugged her legs tight.
Kids: Mamma…
Lady 2: Yes bachache… Ek minute… (She was trying to keep the basket down.)
Lady 3: Wait… Let me help you Ani…
Lady: Thank you Radzie…
(Yes, the other two ladies are Anika and Radhika.)
Anika: (Held both her kids’ hands.) Ab mujhe batao kya baat hai…?
Kid 1: Mamma… Plce is beutiful… (Place is beautiful…)
Kid 2: Wll you bing us daly…? (Will you bring us daily…?)
Anika: (Thinking.) Uhmmm… Let me think…
Kids: Mamma… (And showed a pout face.)
Anika: (Laughed at her kids antics.)
Lady: If you want we’ll come here daily my sweeties…
Kid 1: Anju Di… Me no seetie… I’m a bouy… (I’m not sweetie… I’m a boy…)
(Yes, it is Anjali.)
Anjali: Ok baba… Sorry… My sweet little boy… (And ruffled his hair.)
Man: Who would like to have this? (And took few chocolate bars from his pocket.)
Anika: Kris… (Screamed.)
(Yes, the man is Krishna.)
Krishna: Oh come on di… Chocolates once in a while is not bad…
Kids were jumping to get hold of the chocolates. Krishna was holding it little high and playing with kids.
Krishna was gifted with a hit at the back of his head.
Voice: Kya re… Bachchon ko pareeshaan kyon kar rahe ho…?
Krishna: Haider Sir… (And made a pout.)
Haider: (Grabbed the chocolate bars from him and went on his knees in front of kids. He held the chocolates in front of them.)
Kids on seeing a new person and few other new faces behind him stood still.
Anika: (She stepped forward and went on her knees in between both the kids.) Ansh… Anya… Baby meet him… He is Haider… Mamma’s friend… Say hi to uncle…
Anya: Hi frind uncle… (With eyes twinkling.) (Hi friend uncle…)
Haider: Hi baby… (Gave her a chocolate. Pulled her towards him softly and side hugged her.)
Haider: Hey champ… Won’t you talk to me…?
Anya: Bhai… Come… (And extended her hand.)
Ansh: (Looked at his mamma. She nodded affirmative. He walked towards Haider and Anya.)
Haider: (Pulled him towards him and kissed his forehead and gave him a chocolate.)
Ansh: (Smiled and kissed him back.)
Haider: (Lifted both Ansh and Anya.)
Neil: Hey babies…
Kids: (Saw him. They turned towards Haider asking him who is this new person.)
Haider: Sweethearts… Meet my friend… He is Neil…
Kids: Hi Eil uncle…
Everyone laughed at the new name of Neil.
Neil: Hi babies… (And tickled both. They laughed.)
Haider: And meet them too… He is Om…
Om: (Came forward and kissed the two little angels. They gave him a cheeky smile.)
Haider: He is Arjun…
Arjun: (Came forward and got both of them in his arms and kissed them. They encircled their hands around his neck, holding his t-shirt tight.)
Haider: And he is… (Before he could complete.)
Anya: Billuuji…
All the faces were ghost struck. Anika face palmed herself.
Ansh: Mamma… Ish he billuuji…? (Is he Billuji…?)
Anika didn’t know what to answer and saw everywhere except Shivaay. All had a hard time controlling their laughs.
Anya: Hi Billuuji… (With a cheeky smile.)
Shiv: (Smiled for everyone’s surprise and took Anya in his arms and kissed her forehead.)
Anya: (Kissed him on his cheeks.) Aaap cuutee ho Billuuji… (Aap cute ho Billuji…)
Ansh: Aaanyaaa… Boy cuutee nahi hadsum hoti hai… Rite mamma…? (Anya… Boous cute nahi handsome hoti hai… Right mamma…?)
Anika: (Was still searching for words as her kids were hell bent in embarrassing her.)
Anya: Billuuji… Aaap cuutee ho nah?
Shiv: (Cupped her face with one hand.) Anya baby can never be wrong…
Ansh: (Pouted.)
Shiv: (Noticing Ansh continued.) But Ansh is also right… Boys are handsome too along with being cute…
Ansh: (Smiled and hopped on Shivaay.)
Shiv: (Stumbled a little, but managed and fake glared him. He pouted with head hung low. He laughed at his antics, which made Ansh jump in his arms and kissed Shivaay.)
Anika: (Was shocked and thought.) Is he the same angry young man…? This side of my Billuji is totally unexpected… Wait… My Billuji…? Anika you had gone mad…
Haider: (On seeing Anika lost in her own world, he snapped his fingers in front of her.)
Anika: (Was back to her senses.)
Haider: (Gestured her what.)
Anika: (Nodded nothing.)
Haider: (Side hugged her and smiled.)
Om: (Was surprised to see this side of his brother. And kept starring at him.)
Radzie: (Walked towards Om and side hugged him. He came back to sense and reciprocated the hug with a smile.) Everything happens for good…
Om: (Nodded understandingly.)
Arjun: (Was admiring the new changes that took place in a day. He was lost in his thoughts.)
Sammy: (Walked towards Arjun and called him.) Arjun Sir…
Arjun: (Came out of his thoughts.) Yes Ms. Samaira…
Sammy: Sir… First of all, you can call me either Sammy or just Samaira…
Arjun: (Smiled.) Yes Sammy…
Sammy: (Smiled.) Is everything fine Sir… You seem to be lost somewhere…
Arjun: Hmmm… Lost in the smiling and stress free faces of my family… It had been years I witnessed this sight…
Sammy: Life is not always a path of roses… We have our own obstacles… Just the form of obstacle differs…
Lots of love,
Anci