Amore è vita

Chapter 4

Sahiba came back to her art shop after showdown with Seerat and started her work again. She was now aware that there is no way in which she can convince Seerat and now Sahiba has to live this pathetic way only.

Seerat's wrong decisions and their mother's wish to get her daughters married into rich families has left Sahiba in a wretched condition where she mentally and emotionally damaged. Sahiba understands the value of love, care and respect in a relationship but her mother only saw that with Brar family her daughters will be playing in money.

Sahiba's hatred with money-minded people and rich society runs too deep in her veins and it has almost made her believe that every person with money is a disrespectful jerk who can never value things which are too important to live the long life i.e. Love and respect.

Sahiba was in her art shop working like she did before her disastrous marriage. She almost felt like everything is back to normal and she started working more passionately.

Whatever payment she got she took the 1/4th of that money for her daily travel and miscellaneous expenses and rest 3/4th money she transferred to her father's bank account.

After the digitalised payment system, Sahiba got many orders for her clay pots and the payments were mostly made through Paytm, PhonePe etc.

They made it easier for her to transfer the money in her parents' accounts. She completed the left work in her shop and winded up for the day.

She reached the Brar Mansion and informed Daarji about her arrival and then took some food from the maid as Daarji has strictly instructed the house help to monitor her eating habits so that she doesn't skip them and fall sick.

She retired for the day on her bed. She started overthinking again but then wasn't able to fall asleep. It was harmful to overthink so much so she decided to take a stroll in the garden to clear her mind. She took her dupatta, wrapped it around herself and went to the garden. She started walking in the garden with slow steps. Without any notice, tears started to spill from her eyes and a sob escaped her mouth.

She silently cried about her miserable life but then what she didn't know that she was being observed by someone.

Veer and Angad saw how Sahiba broke down and she was all by herself, alone in the garden with no one to comfort her.

Angad somewhere felt bad but then he didn't let it appear on his face but Veer was feeling very bad for her Bhabhi so he told Angad about whatever Sahiba did for him last night.

Angad was shocked and now he did feel a little bit of guilt for his harsh behaviour towards Sahiba but then he couldn't show them but it was sensed by Veer. Angad was aware that Sahiba will always oppose him when she feels he is wrong and that is something he admired in Seerat which he got to know is fake.

Angad was silently observing Sahiba who was still sobbing but then she calmed herself and went to her room. She fights with him, lectures him, denies him, insults him but then she also supports him when he wanted her to just for the sake of his family reputation.

Not knowing what to do next, Angad walked to his bed and laid down resting and went into a sleep.

A whole month passed by, both Angad and Sahiba were still miserable about their forced marriage but they have managed to tolerate each other without any serious fight. Yes they had conflicts but they were progressing. Now they didn't hate each other neither liked each other. They were neutral and both of them considered it as a peace treaty.

Neither of them spoke to each other except when required, they maintained their distances, Manveer saw how graciously both of them handled their marriage situation and was now relieved that Angad was at least fine with the circumstances.

Manveer started to like Sahiba's soft nature and she got to understand why she felt that Seerat was pretending all the time. Manveer understood that Sahiba is the best choice for their family and she is not a fraud. But one thing she couldn't come to terms with was the fact that Sahiba hated people with money.

Manveer always noticed her behaviour with rich people and her conversations which made her conclude that Sahiba utterly despised rich people and ironically she was married into the most prestigious and richest families of India. She was very curious about the reason and she was desperate to know about what could make someone hate money so much?

Everyone in the household saw Sahiba in this month and understood that she is truly an honest and dedicated person who is best match for their beloved Angad.

One evening everyone were in their respective rooms and Sahiba was in the garden glazing the moon with tears running down her cheeks. She stood up and went inside but in half way she stopped when she heard someone coughing.

She rushed towards the kitchen where the sound was coming from and found her mother-in-law Manveer with a water bottle in her hand and coughing badly. Manveer had triggered her asthma once again.

Sahiba helped her and called Inderpal along with Angad who rushed towards Manveer and held her. Sahiba helped Manveer calm down and treated her problem since her aunt has same issue she knows the first aid to it.

Manveer saw how calmly Sahiba handled her and saved her from another Asthma attack. She was thankful to her so she held her hand and said, "Thank you so much Sahiba for helping me."

Sahiba just smiled and said, "It not a problem mam. Please just take care of yourself." And then she assured that Manveer was fine or not and when she got an answer in positive, Sahiba returned to her room quietly.

These days she was not speaking to anyone properly, staying sad all the time and sobbing every night. She was stressing herself too much.

Everyone in the family had noticed this change in her and Daarji was concerned about her wellbeing but Sahiba ensured him that she is fine.

Manveer and Inderpal saw how much Sahiba cared for people and how Angad was also recovering from his heartbreak. Both of them needed time. Angad then took Manveer to her and Inder's room and laid her down on the bed after giving her medicines. Angad returned to his room after his mother ensured him that she is now okay and she even had to force him because Angad loves his mother so much and he is concerned about her health.

Here Sahiba had no idea about Manveer's health so she thought to check her once and she went to her room and knocked. After Inder gave her permission to come in, she entered inside and found Manveer resting and Inder fidgeting with her medicines.

She calmed him down and assured him that Manveer would be fine and then returned to her room after giving them a smile. Both Inder and Manveer now knew that Sahiba is not fraud and she is a great person with a huge heart.

Sahiba's routine of strolling in the garden continued until one fine evening she found Inder sitting on the bench she usually sits on.