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PART 9 - FAMILY TIME

PART 9

D: Beta..there's absolutely no time...we have to patiently wait till we meet your dad.

Maan is really helpless now...Oneway he is glad that he has been asked to come over to Delhi as Geet is also there. All he will be waiting for is a message from Aadi with regard to Geet's address.

M: Par Daadi, cant we go by flight?

D: The weather is not that promising and there's a tough forecast expected which will make flight travel difficult and risky...even via roads it may not be easy but we can make it as our quality of car and moreover Shambu Kaka is an expert driver for such weather conditions...ab jaldi kijiye. (Now be quick)

They both leave from Shimla and Sambukaka drives downhill in this challenging weather. They reach Delhi early in the morning...

At Khurana Mansion Delhi...

Gaurav and Priya are all excited to receive Maan and Daadi. They take Daadi's blessings and hug Maan lovingly. Maan and Daadi could take a guess from the atmosphere that all is fine and nothing to worry...but they are curious to know why they were called in such an urgency?

Daadi: Gaurav Beta, Where is Vikram? (Maan's younger brother) Although we are connected thro calls and chats, Its been almost a year since I met him.

Gaurav: Haan Maa...Vicky was so eager to join us. But he is busy with his studies. His exams are nearing. He sighs and continues... aap dono fresh hojaayiye.. (You both freshen up) shall meet at the breakfast table and I have something very important to talk.

Both Maan and Daadi get into their respective rooms fresh up and entire family get together at the Breakfast table...

Daadi is always excited to have a family gathering like this...Gaurav beta, we all were so engrossed in our respective lives that we couldn't even find time to have a get together like this for such a long time and a tear drops from her eyes..

Gaurav holds Daadi's hand...Ma...I understand but what to do? We all had our own business responsibilities to take care of. But I promise that henceforth, we shall all gather regularly whether there's a occasion or not..

D: Haan beta...Daadi takes in a bite of bread sandwich...she looks at Gaurav and Priya and continues...And the last big occasion which happened witnessing huge family gathering of distinct and far relatives was when your wedding happened and that was almost 24 years ago...

G: Haan Maa...Is saal hamara Silver Jubilee Anniversary hain.. (This year we are going to have a Silver Jubilee Anniversary) Gaurav winks at Priya and She blushes...Can you believe? We are going to complete 25 years of togetherness?

D: Arre Wah...I didnt realise it and really not able to believe it...25 YEARS? Oh my goodness! It looks as if your marriage happened just yesterday...Time just flies...Daadi holds Priya's hands and kisses her gently...Thank you Priya for completing this family and for showering with your unconditional love and happiness..And primarily taking care of my my spoilt brat!

Priya: Haan ma...Its not only a Silver Jubilee but an awarding function for me

Priya now winks back at Gaurav and he makes a puppy face as he is been bullied by the two women.

Priya: Maa...I am the lucky one...I am really blessed not only to have Gaurav as my better half...but a loving and caring mom in your form and the best phase of my life which transformed mine-Gaurav relationship into Parenthood and we were blessed with 2 precious diamonds ...Maan aur Vikram. Priya hugs Gaurav and Maan lovingly with tears of happiness in her eyes and like Daadi, Priya too misses to hug Vikram at this point of time.