City Of Joy (III)

Abhay stood there dumbfounded . It took sometimes for him to understand what happened . And the same time Mrinal's two aunts came inside the kitchen only to find standing dumbfounded . Mamoni ' Are Abhi do you need anything ? ' ( They call him Abhi as he asked them) Abhay ' Ki.. No no nothing mamoni . ' They felt strange but to his good luck they didn't understand he was about to say kiss . Then he said ' Okk Mamoni , Sona ma I am going . I came here to drink water . ' Sona ma ' Okk go Abhi .' Abhay came back to room and find Mrinal busy with Kids . They were talking about their school , basically telling Mrinal their banters in school , their enjoyment . He also joined them . Soon dinner time came and they had dinner . *************************** After dinner they were enjoying their time . Tomorrow they will return to Mumbai . Abhay made a plan with Adi and Barsha . Tomorrow in the morning they will go out for lunch . Mrinal was all the time avoiding Abhay . It was already 11.30 pm so they headed towards their room not letting Aroni to know about her birthday plans . Adi ' Moni , Kamma ( Younger aunt ) will love the surprise na ?! Barsha ' Yes Yes Maa will love it . ' replied excitedly . Mrinal ' Yes Yes she will love it Adi baby . ' Both the kids went to their room and Abhay and Mrinal also went to her room . As soon as entered inside the room the door was locked and she was pinned to wall but the grip was tight yet soft . Cause no matter what Abhay can't hurt His BABY Mrinal . ' So what was supposed to happen in my dreams ? ' came Abhay's husky voice . ' Hai mne na .. oi oi . Uff kichu .. na..a . ' ' Why are you stammering BABY ? ' ' I am . m no.t Stammer... ' She couldn't complete her words as Abhay decreased the distance between them . ' Yes Love say na . ' She could feel his breathes and so did he . ' So now will you kiss me ? ' ' Umm no .. I mean .. ' ' Yes you mean in my dreams . You will kiss me in my dreams . ' ' Umm I mean . Let..t m..e g..oo . ' She stammered as he decreased the distance between them . He kissed her forehead and said ' You could have kissed me like this . ' and hugged her . ' Mrinal I know what I did was worst . But give me a chance . Give us a chance . Lets be friends . ' Abhay's voice held his truth and so did his eyes . ' Okk friends . ' Mrinal forwarded her hand . She was in a deep turmoil . The person in front of him was the same man who plays with kids just like a kid , and holds a gun as it is his favourite toy . Well it is . But the happy faces of her family members make are happy out of this world . After the marriage her life was not like the way she thought . She lives like a queen , a queen who got love and respect from others because of her own goodness . She is happy seeing her family happy . And Devika and Vishal is very important part of her life now . The day starts with their pampering and ends with their pampering . All these reasons came in her mind before she forwarded her hand . Moreover if becoming his will keep her family happy then she will be his . They did so much for a roadside trash like you . Now you can't be selfish . No you can't . Abhay took her in a bone crashing hug as she agreed . ' Thank you BABY . Thank you so much . I love you . ' and with that in excitement he kissed on her cheeks making her gasped . Her cheeks became beetroot red . ' I am sorry Mira . It happened due to excitement . ' he looked down . Mrinal tiptoed and kissed him on his forehead and hugged him . Abhay was still for sometimes . He couldn't believe that his cute little wife pecked him on his forehead . The feelings was something different . It was bliss , pure bliss . And for Mrinal she was in ecstasy . She said ' OKK friends . ' with her own will . Yes she wanted to become his friend . And she did agree . *************************** ' Happy birthday chotoboudibhai .' ' Happy Birthdayyy Mommy . ' ' Happy birthday Kamma . ' ' Happy birthday Honey . ' ' Happy birthday Aroni . ' ' Happy birthday Aroni baby . ' ' Happy birthday choto.. bou..di.. bhaiii . ' The whole house blasted with birthday wish for their younger daughter - in - law . ' Thank youuuu . ' Aroni thanked and gave them a big blown smile . This family is a gift for her . Running away from her abusive husband she got this gift . Her husband Mridul is someone she never expected . It took her whole 3 years to come out from that trauma . But with Mridul and this family she came back to a normal life . A life full of love , work , respect and two kids . Well they never differentiate their daughter form Adi . She cut the cake and fed everyone . Grandma kissed her forehead and said ' Happy birthday Aroni . Many many happy returns to you . ' This lady was someone from whom Aroni always got inspiration . She taught her to love herself , to fight for herself . And she is grateful to her for everything . After that they gave her gifts . Both the kids gave her two handmade cards . Both the kids gave her two handmade cards Mrinal gave her a beautiful neckpiece made by her . She knows her elder sister's choice very well . ' Thank you Mira . It's awesome . ' she hugged her . Mrinal hugged her back and said ' Your welcome Chotoboudibhai . ' Her husband gave her a beautiful saree . After all his wife is obsessed with sarees . She also liked other gifts , no actually she loved them . The same saree she was waiting to buy . She hugged him in joy ' Mridul it is the same one right ? ' ' It is honey . ' and kissed her forehead while hugging her tightly to his heart . Abhay gave her a beautiful platinum earring . But looking at that beautiful earring she hesitated as she knew it will be very costly . She silently looked at Dadubhai ( grandfather) who nodded his head in yes . Then only she happily took it . ' Thank you Abhi . ' ' Your welcome Choto.. bou..dibh..ai . Do you like it ? ' All the younger members laughed at his pronunciation . ' No I loved it . It is beautiful . ' ' Thank you . Mira chose it for you . ' ' Thanks Mira . ' ' Your welcome Chotoboudibhai . ' Mridul said ' Dear brother - in -law it's Chotoboudibhai . Mr. Mafi.. ' His wife pinched him before he could complete it . ' ouchh it hurts honey . ' Mridul said as he rubbed his arm . ' It should Mridul . ' She whispered back . ***************** ' Mommy , kamma can we go to sleep with Moni and Pisan ? ' Adi asked Aroni. ' No you will disturb their sleep . I know you guys will keep them awake with your chitchats . ' Mrinal's elder sister - in - law Sneha said . ' No Boro .. bou.di.bhai they can stay with us . ' ' Yes we want to Mommy please . Jemma ( elder aunt) please . ' Barsha said in her cutest voice . They used to sleep with Mrinal only but their parents stopped them after Mrinal's marriage . ' Let them please na boudibhais . ' All four of them made puppy eyes . Mrinal is also included in their plan now . Soon they wished good night to each other and went inside leaving the hall which was decorated with balloons . **************************** Mridul said ' Honey Happy birthday . ' while pecking her forehead . ' I love you Mridul . You are the best gift to me . ' ' Well that I know . But don't bring your past in our present . ' he said while tugging few strands of her hair behind her ear . Soon Mridul started kissing her . The kiss was of love , promise , respect and a bliss . He already pulled her on his lap while kissing her softly . Both the souls was calming each other . He only broke the kiss when he found her breathless . Then kissed her forehead and tucked her on bed .Then he laid beside her and covered themselves with quilt . Soon they slept while hugging each other . ************************ In the morning Abhay told about their plan for outing . When they heard that they are going to ITC Sonar Bangla they denied . They are simple people , they can't afford this kind of place . So they denied . Even Arti told Mrinal ' Mira baby you are also with them . ' ' But mamma we can go na . I mean cholo na . Kalkei toh chole jachi . Cholo na please Mamma . ' ( Let's go na Mother . Tomorrow I will go back . Please let's go .) ' Go ask your Dadubhai . if he gives permission , then we will . ' At last Abhay made them agree . But still Mridul and Mihir didn't want to go . But Mrinal's puppy eyes made them . Finally they reached their destination . ********************************* They were coming back from ITC Sonar Bangla . Barsha said ' Thank you Pisan . We enjoyed there . ' Yes they enjoyed their outing . More than the food they enjoyed each other's company . All the younger member were in one car and others were in different car . All of them were happy . The ' City Of Joy ' really brought joy between Abhi and Mira . Abhay moved his eyes from Mrinal and looked at Barsha ' All thanks to you also . Their life here was very much different . Abhay enjoyed Mrinal's banters with her cousins . Adi and Barsha's cuteness . Mridul's stupid jokes and the love between them . Abhay always felt the love between his parents and Devika and Vishal . Now he witnessed the love between all the couples of this house . The most precious smile on Aroni's face when she got the Saree from Mridul made Abhay to wish this kind of love between them . In the evening while passing through the kitchen he heard Mrinal saying to her sister- in - laws ' We would have more fun if Choti ma and Chote papa would have come with us . ' ' But they had work . But next time bring them here . It is your job to bring them here . ' Aroni said . ' Don't worry next time we will bring them here . ' ' Okay . ' Sneha said with a smile . ************************ It was early morning when they left for Mumbai . Mrinal was sad and others also . After bidding good bye to them , they went back to Mumbai . Both the protective brothers told Abhay to take care of their baby sister . Well Abhay will . They reached to Singh Raizada mansion in the morning with a lot of gifts which were given by Mrinal's family . It was a part of rituals also and they wanted to gift them also . Abhay didn't want to take them but a single glare from Mrinal made him to take them . Devika and Vishal thanked Mrinal and her family . Devika and Vishal always wanted to meet them but also wanted to give sometimes to Abhi and Mira . So they didn't go with them . But the happiness they saw on Abhi and Mira's faces made them to feel that something is changed between them . The ' City Of Joy ' definitely brought them close . *********************************************** ***********************************************