Jamai Sashthi

Abhay came out of his basement. Robin and Vinay were also there with him. He himself got news about the person. He smirked as he got inside his car. *Changing your name can never change your fate. You yourself came here.' He said to himself. It was true he himself came here. The death of Desmukh literally shook him. Moreover, Abhay also blocked all kind of illegal businesses in India. That was also a big loss for him. And finally he is here. Abhay called his father to let him know about all these. From last 21 years he is only waiting for this. Finally, they will take their revenge. Abhay directly went to his home as it was already 10 pm at night. The whole day he was busy. He smiles as he found Mrinal sleeping inside her study room. This innocent college girl rules the heart of Indian Mafia King. She was looking like an angel in a baby pink suit. He didn't wake her up. Kissing her forehead, he went to freshen up. ********************************* ‘Babyyy!!!' Abhay pulled her over him. She giggled feeling butterfly kisses on her neck and throat. ‘Abhi I was thinking to call Mama and tell them that we can't go to Kolkata this year.' She said wrapping her hands around his neck. ‘No Baby. Why can't we go? Your exam will be over na before we go.' He kept his head on the crook of her neck. ‘Yes but you are very busy. Don't deny Abhi. I know, you work so hard. And nowadays you are so busy for work, then all the NGOs, Orphanages under you also need your attention. I also know that Choti ma and Chote papa take care all the NGOs and Orphanages still you don't want them to stress. So we will go next year. Moreover, it will happen every year.' ‘And we will attend it every year. I am not stressed Baby. I was just busy and I already wrapped up my work. And our dear Choti ma is very eager to go there.' ‘She didn't tell me!!' She pouted sadly. ‘Coz you were busy Baby.' He pinched her nose softly. ‘Ooo, I will go with them. You can stay and rest.' ‘No Baby. As far I know the occasion is for me. So I have to go.' ‘Ok fine my giant baby. We all we go.' *********************************** Barsha got up from the game as the bell rang. ‘Moni and Pisan are here.' With that she ran out of the room. She opened the door and gave a full blown smile to the persons in front of her. ‘MONI!!' She literally jumped on her. Mrinal hugged her back and patted her. Soon Adi came after her. Abhay kneeled down to his level to hug him. di hugged his uncle and then her Moni. Barsha came down from Mrinal's lap and hugged Abhay. Then they hugged Devika and Vishal. Soon they came inside the house. All the members of their house was excited. After all it was their son – in – law's first Jamai Sashthi. Mihir and Mridul were also there as Sneha was an orphan and Aroni never contacted her family due to her dark past and miseries. So basically Mihir and Mridul never got a chance for this. Mrinal's mothers were very happy. Devika was excited for today. She happily went to join the ladies in their work. Abhay talked with Barsha and Adi. Then he also joined his brother – in – laws. Vishal was also laughing with Mrinal's father, uncles and grandfather in his own joke. Aroni and Sneha came with refreshments and served them. As they stood front of Abhay, both of them smiled. Then Aroni said ‘You know Abhi, you are going to get good scolding.' ‘Why Chtoboudibhai?' He asked innocently. ‘Nothing dear brother – in – law. You did absolutely nothing. You just made our house kind of gift shop.' Mridul mocked him. All the youngers laughed at him. Abhay glared at him and then drank his juice. He brought so many things for his first Jamai Sashthi. Well it was his 2nd Jamai Sashthi. But last year nothing happened. But this year he brought so many gifts for his mother – in – laws. It was lunch time. Abhay sat on sitting mat. Mrinal's mother Arti came with a thali which contains the durbo, grains and five different fruits. She sprinkled the grains and durbo on Abhay's head and blessed him. Then she made a mark on his head with curd (phonta) and tie a yellow thread on his wrist. Abhay touched her feet and took blessings. Mrinal's aunts also did same with different thalis. He also took blessings from them. Then Mrinal's grandmother asked Vishal to sit on another sitting mat. Devika, Vishal and Abhay were stunned. Brinda smiled warmly and again asked him to sit on the sitting mat. ‘But why him Brinda Aunty?' ‘Why not Vishal? He is my son – in – law. And Devi, you are my daughter and so your husband is my son – in – law. And I want to celebrate this occasion with Vishal. Go and sit there.' She pointed the sitting mat. Vishal obliged her and sat on another sitting map. Brinda also brought another thali and did the rituals. A single tear came down from Devika's eyes. They were orphan until they met each other. No one was there for them until they met Abhay's father. Mrinal placed a hand on Devika's shoulder. She looked at her. Mrinal smiled warmly. Abhay mouthed 'thank you' to her and she mouthed 'you don't need to.' She knew about it but wanted to surprise them so she didn't open her mouth. Devika and Vishal were very close to ************************************* Abhay was stunned looking at the table. It was like royal platter. Actually it was a Bengali royal platter. And he was damn sure he can't complete it. Vishal's condition was same. He was always a foody. But today he knew he can't eat everything. ‘Why are you looking at them Vishal? Eat na everything is here for you only.' Devika said extra sweetly. *You always ogle at food. This is your reward. * She thought and laughed mentally. They started eating. Others also started eating. They were also served with those delicious foods. ‘Ma give him more.' Mridul teased looking at his condition. Abhay glared at him. ‘Shut up!! Mridul.' Priyanka smacked his head. ‘Ahhh!! Boudibhai it hurts.' He rubbed his head. ‘It should Mridul.' It was his elder brother Mihir. Mridul came close to his elder brother and whispered ‘We never got chance. At least let me tease him.' ‘You shouldn't tease him.' His wife said with a raised eyebrow. He huffed and pouted sadly and then again started eating. Brinda smiled at her younger grandson's childishness and then said ‘Eat as much as you can. Don't listen to him.' This occasion wasn't all about food. It was all about closeness of family members, their strong bond. It is celebrated to bring son – in – law close to the family. *********************************** It was evening. All the members were playing Antakhshari. ‘Khelate cheating koro na Kakai/ Bapi.' Both Adi and Barsha said. (Don't cheat in game Kakai/Bapi.' ‘Yes you should start with C.' Mridul was losing the game. So he started singing with word S not C. Mridul huffed and accepted his defeat. Aroni said to him ‘It's okay. You tried your best though you sing horrible.' Mrinal laughed hard at his comment ‘Hahaha!! Borodadbhai you sing horrible.' Others also joined her. Mridul huffed and said to his wife ‘How can you say this to me Aru?' ‘I am sorry Mridul but it is true.' She smiled sheepishly. Again the game started. As usual Arti won the game. Mrinal learned singing from her mother. She is a very good singer. They had dinner with laughing and talking. After dinner again sweets were served. Kids were sitting with their fathers on their laps. Barsha was almost done with her rosogolla (Bengali sweet dish) ‘I am sleepy.' Both the kids were tired. ‘Come my babygirl, I will tuck you on the bed.' Sneha got up to take her to the room. ‘But I want to open all the gifts Moni and Pisan brought.' Her childish innocent heart wanted to open the gifts even if she was sleepy. ‘What about we open them tomorrow after breakfast?' Brinda asked. ‘Ok Boro Didun.' (Great grandma) Mainak got up and took her to the room. Barsha hugged her younger grandfather and went to her room sleeping on his shoulder. Avijit was very happy to see her daughter happy. It wasn't about money. They were never rich but they were happy. He wanted her daughter to be happy mentally and financially both. ************************************* Mrinal made a cup of coffee and went to the roof. She knew her father will be there. It's been so many days that they didn't have their secret father – daughter talk. From hildhood they used to talk with at Sunday or Saturday night after dinner. She found her father siiting on a chair looking at the sky. ‘Bapi ei nao.' (Bapi have this.) She gave him the coffee mug. ‘Thanks Mira. You still remember this.' He smiled warmly. ‘Bapi how can I forget about your coffee?' She can never forget about her family members' likes, dislikes. ‘So how are you my daughter?' He knew she was happy but still he wanted to hear it from her. ‘I am more than happy Bapi. That house is equally mine and you know they pamper me a lot. But I miss you all there.' It was true that she never felt alone there. But this house was her. No blood connection still they are her parents. And that's why Abhay always took her here for 3 days in every month. He never let her feel away from them. if he can't take her, she comes here herself. Abhay used to make sure that she reaches Kolkata safely and comes back to Mumbai safely. And Mrinal she doesn't know hat to feel when she comes to her own house with 10 body guards. But she never denied knowing it was important for her. And this is why Abhay was always different from others. They again started talking. ****************************************** Mrinal went back after talking with her father for an hour. Abhay was still awake waiting for her. ‘You were talking with Bapi right?' ‘Yes we used to talk like these before I went to Mumbai.' Her eyes showed the happiness. She laid in his arms. ‘Baby I want a kissy.' Mrinal looked at the source of the sentence. Her mafia husband is giving her a cute smile asking for a kiss. She kissed on his cheek and about to move but Abhay pulled her over him. He held her head softly in one hand and joined his another hand with her one hand. ‘It wasn't a kiss baby.' With that he kissed her softly yet dominatingly. **************************************************** ****************************************************