CHAPTER 5
"Mamta foundation?" Shreya exclaimed in a bit surprise.
"Kya hua Shreya?" Neelam asked.
"Wo actually...nahi kuch nahi!" Shreya said shaking her head.
"Kareeb 25 bachho ko Mamta foundation me shift kiya gaya tha." Mr Francis told, "un bachho se related information, jaise ki wo orphanage me kaise aaye, kaun chod kar gaya, kab aaye, kis haal me aaye...wagera wagera ye sare records bhi humne mamta foundation ko de diya tha."
"That's great!" Shreya exclaimed in joy, "wo records se to sab kuch bahut asani se pata chal sakta hai."
Neelam's face was also glowing now with the light of hope.
"Thank you so much Mr Francis!" Shreya said smiling ear to ear.
Mr Francis smiled. "To aap log intejar kis baat ka kar rahe hain? Mamta foundation jaiye. All the best!"
Neelam and Shreya again thanked him and immediately left to their final destination.
"What do you think Shreya? Mera beta mil jayega na!" Neelam asked staring blankly on the road.
Shreya put her hand on Neelam's hand and gave a warm squeeze.
"Kaise nahi milega auntie? Use milna hi hoga. Aur ab to mujhe lagta hai khud bhagwan humari madad kar rahe hain."
Both looked at each other and smiled.
Shreya stopped the car near a shop and purchased some chocolates.
"Ye chocolates kiske liye?" Neelam asked.
"Bachho ke liye. Orphanage me bachhe to honge hi na!"
Neelam smiled on shreya's sweet gesture towards the orphan kids.
Soon they reached there. Shreya stopped the car in front of the main gate of 'Mamta foundation'. Both the ladies came out of the car one by one.
The watchman standing on the gate saluted Shreya. Shreya responded nodding her head. Neelam was confused.
Both moved inside and suddenly some children came running towards them and surrounded Shreya calling out her name. Shreya smilingly greeted the children and distributed the chocolates among them.
Neelam was again confused, "Ye bachhe tumhe kaise jante hain? Tum yaha pehle kabhi aayi ho?"
Shreya smiled, "Main to aksar yaha aati hu wo bhi Daya ke sath. Wo kya hai na auntie, maine aapko bataya nahi. Actually Daya bhi ek orphan hain. Unka bachpan bhi isi orphanage me gujra hai..."
Neelam looked at Shreya totally shocked.
Shreya continued, "...To ye unke ghar jaisa hai. Ye watchman aur baki jo log bhi yaha kaam karte hain, Daya sabse bahut attached hain. They all are like a family. Jab Daya ne mujhe propose kiya tha to mujhe yaha lekar aaye the. Aur phir hum dono aksar yaha aane lage. Ek ek bachhe ko naam se janti hu main. Aaiye andar office me chalte hain. Records check karne padenge na!"
Neelam nodded and they moved to office. The manager who was an old man smiled seeing Shreya.
"Are Shreya beta aap akele? Kya baat hai Daya nahi aaya sath me?"
Shreya smiled back, "Nahi sir, aaj main Daya ke sath nahi inke sath aayi hu." Shreya said pointing at Neelam, "Bahut jaroori kaam se aaye hain hum yaha."
"Achha pehle aap log baithiye to sahi. Kya lenge, chai coffee?" The manager said offering them a chair.
"No thanks sir, kuch bhi nahi chahiye. Bas meri baat suniye!" Shreya said taking her seat.
"Han han bilkul, bolo kya kar sakta hu main?" The manager asked.
"Ye Dr Neelam hain..." Shreya said and explained the whole matter. The manager was listening to Shreya very attentively. "...To sir sunshine orphanage se jin bachho ko yaha move kiya gaya tha hume unke bare me sari information chahiye." Shreya said finishing.
"Bas itni si baat.. Mil jayegi sari information." The manager said and called a man who used to manage any type of the data and records of the orphanage.
"Jara wo file lekar aao, sunshine orphanage ke bachho ki." The manager instructed his assistant.
The assistant went and returned with an old file and handed over to Shreya.
Shreya opened the file and started checking the details. She was shocked seeing Daya's name was also there.
"Daya bhi un bachho me se ek hain?" She wondered.
Neelam shook Shreya. "Kya sochne lahi tum?"
Shreya came out of her thoughts. "Kuch nahi auntie, actually isme Daya ka naam bhi hai."
Neelam just looked at Shreya for a second.
Shreya turned to Neelam, "Anyway, Auntie aapke bete ka janm December me hua tha right? Aur jis din uska janm hua usi din Hari ne use sunshine orphanage me lakar chod diya. Agar aapka beta in bachho me se hai jinhe mamta foundation me shift kiya gaya tha to matlab tab tak uski age 5 saal ho chuki thi. Ab hume ye dekhna hai ki in 25 bachho me se kitne bachho ki age us waqt 5 saal thi jab wo sunshine orphanage se yaha le aaye gaye."
"Yes you're right!" Neelam said.
They read the records and there were Total 9 children who were around 5 at the time of shifting. 3 of them were girls. Shreya marked the rest of the 6 boys including Daya and turned to the manager. "Sir mujhe in 6 bachho ki details chahiye. Wo sunshine orphanage me kaise aaye the?"
The manager asked the assistant to provide the details to Shreya.
Shreya got the details and started reading it.
"Ye bachha kisi mandir ke bahar mila tha... Aur ye footpath par..."
Neelam interrupted Shreya, "Shreya Hari ne bachhe ko orphanage ke bahar hi choda hoga kyunki wo log chahte the ki bachha jinda rahe, mandir ya footpath pe kyun chodega wo bachhe ko?"
"You're right!" Shreya said, "To baki bache ye 4 bachhe including Daya.' She said surprisingly.
"Iss bachhe ko orphanage ke bahar choda gaya tha... Aur iss bachhe ko.." And Shreya read the details. Neelam was attentively listening to her.
"...Daya ko kisi plastic crate me rakhkar orphanage ke gate pe choda gaya tha. ..aur iss bachhe ko ...
Suddenly Neelam remembered something and her eyes widened. "Shreya stop!"
Shreya stopped and looked at Neelam, "Kya hua?"
Neelam was looking at Shreya without blinking, "Abhi tumne Daya ke bare me kya padha?"
Shreya looked at Neelam for a moment and then looked into the file, "Daya ko kisi plastic crate me rakh kar...
Neelam could not hold and stood up leaving her chair. Shreya too got up looking at Neelam with questioning eyes.
Neelam closed her eyes tightly. She opened her eyes and let the tears flow. She found as if her voice got stuck in her throat. She was speechless.
"Auntie boliye na kya hua?" Shreya asked impatiently.
Neelam somehow composed herself. "Shreya Hari ka fruits and vegetables ka business tha. Main humesha fruits wagera usi se kharida karti thi. Wo plastic crates to kisi fruit ya vegetable seller ke paas hi ho sakte hain na?"
Now it was Shreya's turn to become speechless. She was looking at Neelam in amazement. "iska matlab Daya..."
Neelam immediately pulled Shreya in a tight hug. "Daya hi meta beta hai Shreya. Wo bachha Daya hi ho sakta hai."
Shreya rubbed her tears and a wide smile appeared on her lips. She hugged Neelam back. They separated.
Shreya looked at Neelam. "God! I can't believe it. Auntie I wish ki yahi sach ho. Maine humesha Daya ki aankho me anath hone ka ek dard dekha hai. Jab unhe ye pata chalega ki wo anath nahi hain, unki ma jinda hai to...unke chehre pe wo khushi... Oh my god! I can't wait for that!"
Neelam also smiled thinking about that moment.
"Bas ek last step bacha hai auntie and that is DNA test. DNA test ke baad sab kuch clear ho jayega. Mujhe Daya se milna hoga. Mujhe unhe DNA test ke liye manana hoga." Shreya said in a determined voice.
Neelam joined her hands thanking God.
o-o-o-o
Daya was in kitchen making coffee for himself when someone rang the doorbell. Daya moved to open the door. A big smile appeared on his lips finding Shreya on the doorstep. They stared at each other for a few seconds.
Shreya took her eyes off and moved inside. Daya closed the door and moved near Shreya.
"Shreya..." Daya started to say but Shreya cut him.
"Daya mujhe aapse bahut jaroori baat karni hai."
Daya smiled and held her by her waist. "Mujhe bhi tumse bahut kuch kehna hai."
Shreya shook her head, "Daya, pehle meri baat suniye..."
Daya made her silent by placing his finger on her lips, "shh! Pehle meri baat Shreya... Kyunki mujhe jo kehna hai, usse important kuch nahi ho sakta!" He said huskily.
Shreya was slightly irritated, "Nahi Daya...main jo kehne aayi hu wo jyada important hai!"
Daya cupped her face in her hands, "Mere liye humare rishte se jyada important kuch nahi hai Shreya. Tumhare bina ek din bhi...
Shreya annoyingly jerked him, "Aap meri baat kyun nahi sun rahe? Mujhe aapki Ma ke bare me baat karni hai!"
Daya's smile faded away slowly. He became speechless and stared at Shreya. "Kya bola tumne?"
"Mujhe aapki ma ke bare me baat karni hai!" Shreya repeated directly looking into his eyes.
Daya's expressions became tough. He smirked, "Aaj tak mujhe anath hone ka itna dard kabhi nahi hua, jitna aaj ho raha hai. Tumse ye ummeed nahi thi Shreya. Mere sath iss terah ka majak karne ka socha bhi kaisa tumne?" He shouted and grabbed her arms tightly.
Shreya got tears in her eyes. She freed herself from his grip and took his face in her hands. "I am not kidding Daya. Main sach keh rahi hu. Aap anath nahi hain. Aapki ma jinda hai."
Daya was just staring at her.
"Daya, Neelam auntie hain na.. She is not my relative." And she told how she met Neelam. "Wo yaha apne bete ko dhundhne aayi thi. Main itne dino se unki help kar rahi thi unke bete tak pahuchane ke liye. And Daya you won't believe it, itne dino se chal rahi humari investigation kaha jakar khatam hui? Mamta foundation! waha jakar humne sare records check kiye. Aur waha se hume jo evidences mile, unke hisab se hum dono itne dino se jiski talaash kar rahe the, wo koi aur nahi aap hain Daya!"
Daya was unable to react. He was standing still on his place without any movement.
"Daya bas ek aakhiri step baki hai. Hume DNA test karwana hoga. DNA report se sab kuch clear ho jayega. Aap please han bol deejiye! Main abhi Dr Salunkhe se baat karti hu!" Shreya said placing her hand on his shoulder.
Daya breathed in and looked into her eyes. He was still not able to utter a word. He just nodded his head.
Shreya smiled. "Daya, Neelam auntie bhi mere sath aayi hain. Wo bahar gadi me hain. Main unhe andar lekar aati hu." She said patting his cheek and moved to take Neelam in.
Daya was stunned when Neelam entered followed by Shreya. Neelam moved towards Daya with slow steps while Daya was standing still. Both were just looking at each other not knowing how to speak and what to speak.
Neelam was standing in front of Daya. Her height was just up to his chest. She had to raise her head to look at his face. Daya was looking downwards at the lady who was shedding tears and staring at him with affection. She raised her one hand to his face and caressed his cheek. Some tears swiftly rolled down daya's cheeks on the soft motherly touch he had been longing for. Neelam couldn't hold her emotions any longer and threw herself in Daya's arms. Daya's hands automatically reached on her back to hold her against his chest. Neelam broke down as Daya hugged her back. They both were crying holding each other. Shreya was watching them from a distance. She could also not resist her tears.
Neelam separated and looked up, "Daya!" She uttered in a low voice just more than a whisper and sobbed. She rubbed his tears. "I don't know DNA report me kya aane wala hai. But I am a mother, I can feel it. main apne bete ki dhadkan ko pehchan sakti hu. I can recognize my own blood!" She said holding daya's hands. Daya had never lost so much tears from his eyes. His eyes were red now. He rubbed his eyes and turned to Shreya.
"Shreya, Dr Salunkhe ko phone nahi kiya abhi tak?" He said with a heavy throat.
Shreya came back to her senses who was lost in admiring the mother-son duo in front of her. She rubbed her tears. "Han..abhi karti hu!"
o-o-o-o
Dr Salunkhe took the samples for DNA testing. Everyone present there was praying just one thing that the DNA test gives a positive result.
Daya was standing surrounded by Abhijeet, Sachin, Nikhil and Pankaj who were continuously assuring him about the DNA test.
Neelam was sitting on a chair. She stood up and tried to walk towards Daya but suddenly faltered and was about to fall when Shreya and Purvi ran and held her. "Auntie!" They exclaimed.
"Ma" Daya unknowingly shouted and literally ran towards Neelam. Neelam just stared at Daya trying to believe that she heard him calling her 'Ma'.
Shreya and Purvi moved back and Daya held Neelam. Shreya forwarded the chair and Daya made Neelam sit on the chair holding her shoulders. He kneeled down in front of her. "Aap theek hain na!"
Neelam nodded with a smile of satisfaction. Shreya came in front. "Jab se ye baat pata chali hai Neelam auntie ko ek pal ke liye bhi chain nahi aa raha. Kisi aur cheej me inka dil hi nahi lag raha. Mere itna request karne ke baad bhi kuch nahi khaya inhone." Shreya told Daya.
Daya looked unhappily at Neelam. "What? Aapne kuch bhi nahi khaya?"
Neelam was just smiling at Daya instead of replying. Daya turned to Shreya, "Jara pani Lao!"
Shreya obeyed Daya and brought a glass of water for Neelam. Daya took the glass from her hand.
"Ye leejiye, pani pi leejiye!" Daya said softly and made Neelam drink some water.
Everyone was just watching and smiling at them.
Dr Salunkhe came there. "Don't worry Daya, Neelam ji ko ghar le jao, achhe se khilao pilao. Reports aane me 3-4 din to lag hi jayenge."
Daya went to Dr Salunkhe. "Dr saab reports thodi jaldi nahi aa sakti?"
Dr Salunkhe smiled, "Main tumhari halat samajh sakta hu Daya. Main puri koshish karunga ki reports jald se jald aa jaye!" He said and turned to Shreya, "Shreya tum Neelam ji ko ghar le jao. She needs some rest."
"Yes sir!" Shreya nodded.
"Main aap logo ko ghar chod deta hu." Daya said immediately.
Neelam and Shreya smiled at him.
"Par auntie abhi aap apne bete ke ghar jayegi ya phir bahu ke ghar?" Abhijeet said to lighten the atmosphere.
Daya and Shreya blushed at the unexpected comment. All the others giggled in amusement.
Acp Pradyuman moved near Neelam. "Neelam ji aap report ki chinta mat keejiye. Hum sab dua kar rahe hain, report positive hi hogi. Aakhir puri investigation humari Shreya ne ki hai. Galti to ho hi nahi sakti."
Shreya smiled as well as Neelam.
"Acp saab mujhe report ki koi chinta nahi hai. Aur rahi baat ghar jane ki to abhi to main Shreya ke sath hi jana pasand karungi." She caught Shreya's hand and looked at Daya, "Bahu to baad me banegi, beti to ye meri ban chuki hai."
Shreya hugged Neelam from side and affectionately pecked on her cheek. Daya was just smiling watching the two.
Daya dropped Neelam and Shreya at Shreya's home.
"Shreya agar kisi bhi cheej ki jarurat ho to please mujhe bolna!" Daya said when Shreya and Neelam got out of the car. Shreya nodded.
Daya said bye and unwillingly left from there.
The DNA report has become just a formality and nothing more than that. Because it seemed Daya and Neelam had already accepted each other. They were lacking the patience to wait for the report. Actually the condition was same with Shreya and others as well. Dr Salunkhe sent the samples to the best laboratory in his knowledge so as to make a quick assessment. The testing and analysis however took 2 days.
Those 2 days were being the most restless for Daya, Neelam and Shreya as well. They couldn't sleep well.
Dr Salunkhe called everyone to bureau as the reports were out.
Daya was moving to and fro in restlessness. Neelam was sitting on a chair with her fingers crossed. Shreya was gone to laboratory to collect the reports.
Abhijeet looked at Daya moving restlessly. He stopped him. "Daya, itne nervous kyun ho rahe ho. Shreya aati hi hogi reports lekar. Bas kuch der aur intejar kar lo."
Daya sighed looking at Neelam.
Meanwhile the door got opened and Shreya entered followed by dr Salunkhe. All looked up at them with hopes. Neelam instantly stood up and walked up to Shreya. Daya also came near her.
Shreya looked at Daya and then at Neelam. "Auntie maine apna promise pura kar diya hai. Aapka beta aapke samne khada hai, use gale nahi lagayengi?"
Neelam was confused when suddenly everyone started clapping cheerfully.
"Are Neelam ji aise kya soch rahi hain? Reports positive hain!" Dr Salunkhe said almost jumping in excitement.
As it was said Neelam and Daya pulled each other in a hug. Shreya rubbed her tears watching the reunion.
Neelam couldn't hold and started crying and so did Daya. Everyone watching them got their eyelids wet.
Neelam cupped Daya's face and planted a soft kiss on his forehead. "Mera beta!" She uttered feeling a lump in her throat
Daya again hugged her near his chest. He was feeling on top of the world as if he had found a treasure.
The mother and son cried hugging each other. They expressed their love and affection for each other. Neelam was ruffling his hair and caressing his back and his strong arms. They separated unwillingly.
"Sir, Party honi chahiye! Daya sir ki ma matlab hum sab ki ma. Isse badi khushi to aur kuch ho hi nahi sakti." Pankaj said overjoyed after rubbing his teary eyes.
"Bilkul Pankaj Party to hogi! Mujhse jyada khushnaseeb kaun ho sakta hai aaj?" Daya said looking at Neelam who just patted his cheeks.
Daya turned to Shreya. "Shreya, ma ka sara samaan pack kar dena. Main sham ko unhe ghar le jane aaunga."
Shreya heard this and suddenly she became sad. "Daya, I don't know mujhe ye kehna chahiye ya nahi. I mean, kya aap Neelam auntie ko lene kal aa sakte hain? Kya wo aaj ke din aur mere sath reh sakti hain? Please!" She said with puppy eyes.
Daya didn't know what to say. Neelam smiled and turned to Daya.
"Daya, tum mujhe lene kal subeh aa jana. Aaj main Shreya ke sath hi rehna chahti hu."
Shreya became happy and smiled.
Daya held Neelam's hand. "Jaisa aap kahe Ma!"
He then turned to Shreya. He wanted to speak to her. He wanted to hug her tightly and give her hundreds of kisses for what she had done for him. But he thought to keep it for later. He just passed her a smile and a 'thank you' from his eyes.
o-o-o
Shreya and Neelam had dinner together. Neelam found Shreya was unusually silent. She was sad knowing that Neelam is going away from her. Shreya went and started packing Neelam's belongings as Daya was coming the next morning to take her with him. Neelam was watching Shreya from a distance. She caught her touching her corners of eyes again and again. Neelam said nothing but just smiled at her.
Next morning when Neelam woke up a pleasant and sweet fragrance of freshly-cooked gulabjamuns contacted her nostrils. She moved into kitchen and found Shreya was preparing the sweet with a lovely smile.
"Achha to mere jane ki khushi me gulabjamun banaye ja rahe hain!" Neelam spoke from behind.
Shreya turned and found Neelam walking into the kitchen. She smiled, "Right, bahut jhel liya aapko maine. Thank god aapko aapka beta mil gaya. Ab wahi jhelega aapko. Mujhe to chutkara mila."
Neelam moved towards Shreya and caught her ear and twisted, "kya kaha tumne? Tum mujhe jhel rahi thi? Chutkara mila mujhse?"
"Aahh!" Shreya screamed, "Dard ho raha hai. Chodiye na!"
Neelam didn't leave her ear, "Beta ab to tum gayi. Mujhse to chutkara kabhi nahi milne wala tumhe. I am going to be a very khadoos saas, now you just see!"
Shreya looked at her and both burst out laughing.
"Khadoos saas aur aap?" Shreya laughed, "Koi baat nahi main aapko itne gulabjamun khilaungi ki aap sweet sweet saas ban jaogi."
Neelam laughed and kissed her head lovingly.
"Achha, abhi aap jaldi se breakfast karke taiyar ho jaiye. Aapke bete ko bhi jaldi hogi apni ma ko apne ghar le jane ki." Shreya said.
Neelam smiled and nodded. She took the breakfast made by Shreya and then got herself ready.
Soon the doorbell rang. Neelam and Shreya looked at each other, "Daya!" Both uttered in unison.
Shreya moved and opened the door.
"Hi Shre..." Daya said but Shreya moved without looking at him.
"Aa gaye tum beta?" Neelam said happily and welcomed Daya with a warm hug.
"Good morning ma!" Daya said in hug.
He separated and glanced at Shreya, "Good morning Shreya!"
Shreya didn't respond. Daya looked at Neelam and she assured him with her eyes that everything will be alright.
Shreya came with Neelam's suitcases. "Ye raha aapka samaan."
Daya picked up the suitcases and moved to the car.
Neelam hugged Shreya.
"I am going to miss you so badly!" Shreya whispered to Neelam.
"Ahem ahem!" Daya came near them and coughed. Neelam and Shreya separated and looked at Daya."Shreya mujhe pata hai aap dono ek dusre se itne attached ho chuke hain ki ek dusre se alag nahi hona chahte. To main soch raha tha kyun na ek kaam kare, tum bhi mere sath ghar chalo na...humesha ke liye!" He said looking into her eyes.
Neelam smiled, "good idea Daya! But you know kisi ladki ko humesha ke liye apne ghar le jana itna asan nahi hota. Uske liye ek protocol hota hai. Jise shadi kehte hain!"
Daya stared at Shreya going red in his face.
"Aur waise bhi Shreya abhi tumhara dusra promise baki hai. Yaad hai tumne kaha tha ki jab mera beta mil jayega to tum usse shadi karogi!" Neelam said teasing Shreya.
Shreya blushed and moved inside.
Neelam and Daya watched her and smiled.
"Ma wo actually... Aapka room design karwana hai. Aur mujhe to aapki pasand na pasand ke bare me abhi jyada kuch pata nahi... To..main...main Shreya se puch kar aata hu!" Daya said sheepishly.
"Sure sure, why not! Aram se puch kar aao. Koi jaldi nahi hai mujhe!" Neelam said knowing his real intension and chuckled.
Daya scratched his head shyly and moved behind Shreya.
He went inside and found Shreya was standing resting her back on the wall. She was staring at him with so much feelings in her eyes.
Daya just went and secured her in his arms. Shreya didn't reciprocate and hugged him tightly. She raised her head and looked into his eyes.
"Us din tumse kehte kehte reh gaya tha. Aaj to keh kar hi rahunga. Shreya I am really sorry, us din maine gusse me pata nahi tumko kya kya bol diya. Lekin main sach keh raha hu tumse door jakar hi mujhe realize hua ki tumhare bina ek pal rehna bhi bahut mushkil hai Shreya. You are my life! I love you so much!"
"Aap ye sab isliye keh reh hain na kyunki maine aapko aapki ma se milwaya. Lekin Daya, koi majboori nahi hai ki aap uske badle me mujhse pyar kare aur shadi kare." Shreya said looking into his eyes.
Daya cupped her face, "Just shut up! Tum pagal ho Shreya? Aisa soch bhi kaise sakti ho tum? Tumne mujhe meri ma se milwa kar jo ehsan kiya hai uska badla main kabhi nahi chuka sakta. Lekin mere pyar ko galat mat samjho. I really love you Shreya!"
Shreya smiled and cuddled him. Daya separated and looked at her, "aur ek minute, tumne ma se kya promise kiya tha ki tum unke bete se shadi karogi? Bina ye jane ki unka beta kaun hai? Aisa kaise kar sakti ho tum? Wo koi aur hota to? Bina soche samjhe kuch bhi promise kar deti ho tum?"
Shreya smiled seeing him jealous. "Maine soch samajh kar hi promise kiya tha. Jab Neelam auntie itni pyari hain to...unka beta kitna pyara hoga!" She said huskily inching closer to him.
Daya took her face in his hands. Their lips were coming closer and when they were just about to fuse together Neelam coughed from behind.
"Ahem ahem!"
Daya and Shreya instantly separated and moved away from each other in embarrassment.
"Itni bhi kya jaldi hai Daya, thoda aur intejar kar lo. Abhi mujhe Shreya ke parents se milna baki hai."
Shreya was dying of shyness. Daya was looking here and there making no eye contact with Neelam.
"Thank god, tum logo ka patch up ho gaya!" Neelam said with a sigh of relief. She turned to Daya, "Aur Daya ab dobara kabhi Shreya se break up ki baat ki to mujhse bura koi nahi hoga. Thappad khaoge!"
Daya smiled and held her hands, "Kabhi nahi karunga break up ki baat lekin Ma aapke hath ka thappad shauk se kha lunga."
Neelam lightly slapped his cheek, "Pagal!"
Neelam moved to Shreya, "Shreya jaldi se apne parents ko mumbai bulao. Tum dono ke rishte ki baat karni hai." She hugged Shreya out of excitement. "Oh god! I can't wait for that day!"
Shreya looked at Daya and both smiled sharing a brief eye contact.
"Ma main bahar gadi me aapka wait kar raha hu!" Daya said and moved outside.
Neelam separated and looked at Shreya, "aaj raat maine tum dono ke liye candle light dinner arrange kiya hai. Aaj to jaogi na Daya ke sath dinner pe?"
Shreya smiled, "hmm...ab to jana hi padega. Daya se naraj ho sakti hu, aapke bete se nahi!"
o-The End-o