We Found Us

Chapter 35

Meera's POV:

We are on our way to Pari's school.
Today is the program she spoke about that night. Two days she stayed at her grandparents house. She is fine in health now, but I'm still in doubt. What if she doesn't want to come back home? I don't know what I will do.

God give me strength. I prayed within myself.

"Karan do you think it's necessary for me to come?"
I asked him looking nervous.

"Pari asked you to come along".
He told me lamely focusing on my driving.

"But, still I know she is never going to accept me after what all that Shakthi told her." I said in disgust.

He didn't say anything and kept quiet. So did I.........

We reached her school. I got off and waited as Karan parked the car. He came back and we both went up to the auditorium where the program is to be held.

As walking in I can see many ladies present more than men. I felt little awkward why are there only women. Men are less in count.

Anyway we went and sat where we got place. Looking at the stage decorations, I realized today is mother's day!.

"Karan today is mother's day!"
I said looking at him in confirmation.

"Yeah I too just realized".
He told me in a low voice.

"What is Pari going to do?"
Karan  whispered again.

"I have no idea!" I said blankly.

"Mrs. Raichand is your daughter dancing?" Asked a lady to another lady behind us.

"Yes, Mrs. Veram she is dancing for me on one of my favorite song".
Said the lady proudly.

"Even my son is going to read a poem which he wrote by himself for me".
Said the other lady more proudly.

Karan and myself looked at each other with blank faces.
Nevertheless we sat in silence.

Soon the program began by the school choir. Then the chief guest address and so on......

We both sat quietly looking at whatever is happening around us. Suddenly I could see Mrs.Priya coming towards us.

"Mr. Kapadiya!" She waved from far and gestured at Karan to come.

"Meera, wait a moment".
He told me getting up and walked towards Mrs.Priya.

I can see them talking beside the stage down, I hope Pari is OK. I thought worriedly. He then came back.

"What happened? Pari's fine right?" I asked in tension.

"Yeah she's OK".
He said taking a breath.

"Then?" I asked in confusion.

"Mrs. Priya asked me to bring you back stage after this dance is over on stage". He said and looked up at the stage and beck to me.

"What? Me? Backstage? why?"
I asked him shockingly and confused.

He gave me a blank expression.
The dance was almost over and  Mrs.Priya waved to us again from the conner of the side stage. She gestured Karan to bring me. He nooded at her and held my hand.

"Come.... she is calling".
He said and we both stood up.

We walked till the side stage and went behind Mrs. Priya. She took us backstage and made us stand at the entrance of the stage.

"Meera, please blindfold yourself and take it off once your up the stage".
She said giving me a black cloth.

"Priya Mam can you please tell us what's happening here?"
Karan asked her impatiently.