Trust in Love

Chapter 34

Abhijeet's POV

" Do you have any idea what you are saying"

"He has gone mad in love, Veena. This is all because of that girl"

"Have you both thought this through"

I closed my eyes to the questions and allegations roaming in my head. I was hurt and disappointed by the reaction of my family.

Lost in thoughts, suddenly I sensed his presence beside me.Unknowingly a small smile spread on my face.

" I am okay"

" I never said you were not"

I looked into the understanding eyes of Raj Chettan trying to decipher whether I was wrong.

" You are not wrong.... "

Seeing my surprise, Chettan let out a small laugh and continued,

"Don't look so astounded. I know my brother like the back of my hand"

He then gently caressed me on my head. That was all it took to turn me into his little Abhi.

I went into his embrace for solace. The hurt found his way down my cheeks and I tried to hid it by cuddling into him more

"Sssshhhĥh......Why are you breaking like this? What happened to my brave Abhi?"

I rested my head on his shoulder and nodded in no.  Empathetic to my emotions, he let me stay there in his protective arms allowing me to gather all the comfort I need.

After a while, he guided me to the swing and offered me a drink.

"Have it ,Abhi"

His stern voice drowning out the words of denial on my lips. Then he sat next to me waiting.

Releasing a deep breathe, I started pouring out my heart.

" I know what we asked is not something which could be accepted so blindly but still didn't expect this much opposition. From Appachi, yes. Acha....maybe but I hoped Amma will be more understanding....." I trailed off

"NO... I will not agree to bring an unknown kid into the family"

Her objection was crystal clear from her eyes which spoke of no further discussion.

" You can't expect her to understand it right away. Even though they are more liberal than most parents of their generation still they belong to a time where these things are not the norm. "

Raj Chettan's words made sense but I was too hurt to let it console me.

"Maybe I have pampered you too much that now you are making this unreasonable demands"

"Abhi, I do not claim to understand what you and Megha are going through but this decision should be taken practically not emotionally...." he stopped till he was sure he had my full attention.

"Leave what others are thinking. Forget Amma's words. What do you want? Do you want that boy in your life or are you making this decision for Megha?"

I snapped my head at Chettan with wide eyes but words were lost to me.

"Abhi, kids are a big responsibility. Don't bring them into your fold if you are not prepared to give a complete loving family. I know you love Megha a lot and there is no harm in fulfilling her wishes but this time it is not just about her..... Think it through and if at the end of the day, YOU BOTH want to bring that boy home, then you will find me standing by your side as your superman"

The last statement of him cracked a smile out of me. He too smiled in relief while ruffling my hair playfully.

My heart swelled with love for him. I am really lucky to get a brother like him who can be your protector as well as a mentor.

I  hugged him tightly and whispered,

"You were, you are and you will always be my superman."

Raj Chettan too tightened the hold before  breaking apart,

"Don't spend your time brooding here for too long. Go to Megha. She will be agitated after what happened"

I nodded in reply

With a pat on my shoulder, he left me to a whole set of things to ponder over.

My heart and mind were in a turmoil after listening to Ram Chettan.

Am I ready to adopt a little kid?

Am I doing it just for Megha?

Will I be able to love him just like my own flesh and blood?

These questions have taken a deep rooted seat in my heart that an indecisiveness was creeping in.

Though Amma's words hurt me tremendously, I was glad that she kept her point forward. IF we are bringing Mehul then it should be with the permission of all,otherwise it is better to.......

I palmed my forehead with my fingers as I could sense the brewing of a headache.

A long night awaited me. Jaan will be disheartened by what happened today.

After we lost our precious one, I have seen the shine in her eyes dim day by day but the sparkle had returned with full force, the day she took Mehul in her arms.

I know she kept lot of hopes in making him ours and this would have been another huge blow on her dreams.

On one side is Jaan's happiness and the other well being of a child.

What should I choose?

A child not only need a mother and a father but a homely environment for his beautiful growth especially a sick child.

"Please....what should I do....." I spoke out my mind as my heart was being tugged in two different directions.

"Life always gives you choices and the right one will be difficult to tread on at first but in the end, we will be destined with bed of roses. So Abhi, never back down from chosing the difficult path if it is the right one"

Suddenly, the words of my grandfather came to my mind. With those were the clarity I was seeking.

"Thank you... Thank you so much ,Appooppa( Grandfather)" I said looking upwards, towards the stars. A bright twinkle from one of them was all the confirmation that I needed for my decision

It will be difficult especially to make Jaan understand but this is not about one person, it is about each and every one of our family.

Jaan....

Amma....

Myself.....

and most important

Mehul.........