Chapter 3
Sharma House
After having a conversation with Abhay's mother it was decided that they will be meeting next day at 5:00 pm at Sharma's residence.
Saayra looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a saree with her hair open and a thin gold chain around her neck. She was never a fan of makeup but for today's sake she applied light lipstick and some blush on her cheeks. And mascara for her long lashes. Saayra was somewhat sacred and nervous for today. She has been through this process innumerable times. Grooms side would love her nature and beauty but reject her the moment they knew she was incapable of bearing a child. But this time it was different. The grooms side already knew about her condition and were okay with it. It was decided that they will bring Eshaan with them so that Saayra could meet the child.
At sharp 5:00pm doorbell rang and Suman rushed to open the door. Abhay, his mother Anita and baby Eshaan in the Car Seat were standing at the door.
"Aaayi Welcome Anita ji, Abhay beta" Suman says
They enter and sit on the sofa in the living room. They are immediately served with refreshments. Priya decided to join today to help her Suman Maami and to give support to Saayra.
"Thank you Suman Ji. Aap sab kese hain?" Anita asks
"Hum sab theek hai. Me abhi Saayra ko le ati hu aap baithiye" Suman says
Suman goes towards Saayra's room till then Bhatt's have conversation with Saayra's father Sachin and Priya.
"Vo agaye hai Saayra chalo jaldi" Suman says to her daughter after entering her room
"Haan Chalo" Saayra says
Everybody looks up when Saayra enters the room. Abhay and Saayra share and eyelock. Abhay immediately breaks the eyelock.
Saayra widely smiles at Anita and sits infront of her. Saayra's eyes immediately falls on the car seat where baby Eshaan is sleeping with pacifier in his mouth. He indeed was one of the cutest baby that she has ever seen.
"Bohot pyari lag rahi ho beta. Nazar na lage. Ye mera beta Abhay hai. I am sure tumhe uski profile dekhi hogi or iske past k bare me janti hogi. Me chahti hu k isse pehle hum koi baat age badhae tum dono jaakr pehle akele me baat karlo." Anita says
Saayra nods and gets up. Abhay gets up as well and Saayra directs Abhay towards her room for their 'talk'.
Abhay sits on the bed and Saayra sit on the chair in front of the bed.
"Saayra dekho muzhey tumse ek important baat karni hai. I am not sure tmhe mere bare me kitna in depth information hai but before you decide muzhey kuch cheezein clear karni hai" Abhay says
Saayra sits straight and listens to Abhay keenly.
"Ayesha jo meri first wife hai use meri school me mulaqat hui thi. 9th grade me hum relationship me aae the uske baad humne 15 saal ek dusre ko date kia tha or uske baad humne shadi ki thi. Hum ek dusre se bohot zyada pyaar karte the. Mene apni adhi se zyada zindagi uske sath bitayi hai. We were almost together for 20 years. Me usse bohot pyar karta hu. Mere dil me or kisi k liye jagah kabhi nahi ban sakti. Me tumhe kabhi pyaar ya tmhare patnihone ka haq nahi de paunga. Agar ye shadi ho jati hai tum sirf Eshaan ki maa ban paogi meri wife nahi.Muzhey ye baat tumse abhi clear karni thi. Muzhey tumhe andhere me nahi rakhna hain" Abhay says.
Saayra stilled hearing this. Her heart was beating loudly and pain her heart was feeling had no words. Tears threaten to fall from her eyes but she controlled herself and stayed silent.
"Agar tum is rishte k liye mana bhi kardo to muzhey koi problem nahi hai. Tum bohot young ho tumhe koi bhi mil jaega. I am sure tumhe aisa husband chahiye hoga apni life me jo tumhe bohot zyada pyar de. Tumhari Emotional, Physical needs poore kar sake. But I can't give you any of these things except respect and my last name" Abhay says
Saayra closes her eyes and Eshaan's face flashed infront of her eyes. She couldn't let that child stay motherless. She had this immense Maternal love inside her which she wanted to shower on that child. She thought that one cannot get everything in their life. Atleast she will have a child saayra thought.
"Kuch khone ka apka dard me samjh sakti hu. Mene bhi meri life me kuch khoya hai. Muzhey is rishte se itraaz nahi hai. I accept this proposal.I want to be Eshaan's mother" Saayra says in one breath
Abhay's eyes widen after hearing this he had expected that she would clearly say No and reject this proposal. Her words were surprising for him.
"Me bas chahta hu tum is rishte se koi expectations na rakho. Me nahi badalne wala future me. Soch lo phirse" Abhay says
"Soch lia, Nahi rakhungi expectations." Saayra says softly.
"2 hafte baad mere bade project ka kaam chalu hone wala hai uske baad kam se kam 6 mahine me busy rahunga. Me chahta hu hum agle hafte shadi karle. Kyunki muzhey badme chutti nahi milegi" Abhay says
Saayra gasps hearing this
'Agle hafte shadi? Itni jaldi?' she thinks
"I know bohot jaldi ho raha hai but I want Eshaan to get comfortable with you at an early age taake aage jakr tumhe problem na ho" Abhay says
Saayra nods and says "Thike aap mere Mumma Pappa se dates ki baat karle vo jesa chahe me vesa karlungi" she says
Abhay nods and gets up. Saayra follows him outside the room.
Everybody looks up when they enter the living room
"Kya socha hai beta?" Anita asks her son
"Meri or Saayra ki is rishte k liye haa hain. Par me chahta hu hum shadi agle hafte karle kyunki 2 hafte baad mera bada project hai or me agle 6 months busy ho jaunga or muzhey koi chutti nahi milegi. Me chahta hu Eshaan ko Saayra ki adat abhi se lag jae jisse use aage problem na ho" Abhay says
Everybody gets shock as 1 week is very less time to prepare for a wedding.
"Par beta 1 hafta bohot kam time hai shadi ki tayari karne ka" Saayra's father Sachin says
"Pappa muzhey badi shadi nahi chahiye. I am okay with small wedding" Saayra says
Abhay nods and says "Haan muzhey koi badi ceremony nahi chahiye uske liye 1 week is more than enough I think."
Everybody nods and start discussion about wedding date and all things required for wedding while having snacks.
Eshaan opens his eyes and looks at this new place. Abhay sees his son awake and takes him out of his car seat.
Saayra forwards her hands to take Eshaan from him. Surprised Abhay carefully gives Eshaan to Saayra. She looks at him with tears in her eyes and kisses his forehead and gazes him with love in her eyes. Abhay looks at them and thinks that she will be very good mother to his son.
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