Just Another Mother

Chapter - 33

Speculations about what had happened inside the kitchen had soon reached the front yard, where the party was going on! Sachin and Raghu were about to go in search of her when Savitri stopped them and said there is no problem and they are totally fine. By then, Meera and Jaidy had joined them and ensured them that they were fine. Still, two pairs of eyes didn't believe them: Sachin and Nakul's. They both saw the worry in Meera's and Jaidy eyes.

On one end, Meera was doubting her choices. Again, her thoughts of what if they were brought up by an American family? They wouldn't have had all these confusions of cultures. When she pictured her son being blamed for all the wrong reasons, and couldn't even realize that he wasn't wrong in the first place, her heart twisted with sorrow. She could feel his helplessness. Was she wrong? She was in a dilemma.

While on the other side, Jaidy was having a different set of thoughts. From Kavitha, he came to know how everyone here is against their mother for adopting them and thinks bad about her. And with today's incident, he understood that everybody hates them. He felt lost at this realization! He was so excited to meet his family. Not only him but his brothers and sisters also. They planned so many things to do with their cousins! Until Kavitha told him, he thought it might be a starting trouble as they are different from others. But now he knows that nobody wanted them here. Nobody considers them as family and now, because of them, even their mother has lost her family! He wanted to stand for his mother, he wanted to do something to give her family back. But how? It was then Nakul patted his back, bringing him out of his thoughts.

Nakul: "What happened man? Are you alright?" Jaidy looked around, ensuring that none of his family are nearby. His siblings were with their mother and grandparents at a distance.

Jaidy: "I want to do something for Mumma." Nakul was taken aback. He didn't expect this.

Jaidy: "I... I want to prove her right in front of everyone. I want to make her proud of us! But..I don't know how.." He furrowed his brows. Nakul felt sad knowing how Jaidy wanted to prove their worth in front of everyone. Nevertheless, he didn't discourage him and gave him a suggestion after thinking for a while. Jaidy too likes it and went ahead to plan with his siblings.

Later, the crowd was mostly concentrated on the front yard as the dinner was being served. A "Hello" from a young boy grabbed their attention. There weren't any mic, but luckily Jessi had packed their Karaoke mic, to sing with Keerthi during their free times!

Hearing his voice, along with everyone, Meera too turned in his direction to see Jessi, Jaiky, Jo, and Jeff with him. She was confused like all others, except Nakul.

Jaidy: "Hi, sorry to interrupt. But we would like to dedicate a song to our mom! Please bear with us. Hope you all would enjoy it!" Meera was still in her surprised state when Sachin and Nakul initiated a clap.

They sang a Malayalam song on mother's love,* which left the crowd astonished as most of them didn't know the kids were this good in the language! While Jaidy played the guitar, each kid sang a part of the song. Jo and Jeff just hummed here and there and sang small bits and pieces whatever they remembered. When they finished, Meera's tears were threatening to fall while others clapped for them.

Jaidy: "Thank you... Thank you for patiently listening to our song. Hmm... Mom!!! We love you!! A lot!!!!" They chorused 'love you Mumma', while Jo and Jeff ran towards Meera shouting "Love you Mommyyy...." and hugged her. The crowd laughed at their cuteness.

Jessi and Jaiky stood next to Jaidy, holding each other's hands.

Jaidy: "Hm... Mumma!!! Thank you so much for accepting us! Most of you think that she made the wrong choice. Yes, she could have easily flown back, dropping us in some orphanage. Nobody would have questioned her. But she chose us. She would have got the support and love from all of you and she could have led an easier life, than struggling with us. Still, she chose us! Because she is an angel...Our angel, sent by God to take care of us. If not for her, we would have been in some orphanage or on the streets...starving to death without any shelter, or living in different families, or maybe getting abused by someone! But she saved us! She protected us from all the dangers! You might not understand the importance of what she has done, as you are lucky to have a big family. But for us, we got a family only because of her. Without her we are nothing! For us, she is our superwoman, dad, mom, friend, sister, everything!

It might sound selfish, but thank you Mom for choosing us! We will forever be grateful for that! Thank you for not giving up on us Mom, when you found it difficult to handle us.

Thank you for not giving up on us, even when you had to go through numerous sleepless nights.

Thank you for not giving up on us even when you had to cry all alone in the nights.

Thank you for not giving up on us Mom, even when you lost your loved ones! Thank you, Mom. Thank you so much for being our mother.

We hope one day you all would understand why she had to choose us! Please forgive us for taking her away from you all... But we need her...Sorry!"

Jessi and Jaiky stood next to him with a forced smile and teary eyes. Jaidy had told them what all had happened, and they together decided to request them for their mother.

Meera couldn't control her tears anymore. She extended her hand at them for a hug and they ran into her arms for the hug. While Jo and Jeff were already hugging her. Both of them didn't understand why their mom was crying and got upset with their elder siblings for saying things that made her cry!

Jo: "Don't cry, mommy!!! Why did you make her cry JAIDY??" Jo said wiping her tears, while Jeff was already beating Jaiky for his deeds as he was the one standing next to him.

Meera: "Hey!!!Hey!! no... I'm not crying because I'm sad, baby. I'm crying because I'm so happy and proud of you all!!!!" She kissed all her kids and whispered to them "Love you!"

After hearing what the kids said, Meera was not the only one who cried! All those who cared about her, and most of the ladies in the crowd, were in tears along with her. Only except for Sarada and Co!

*song which I have in my mind is :

>if you understand malayalam, then "Chanchadi aadi urangu nee" song from the movie Makalku.

> if not, then "you're my mom" by J Flores & N Flores.