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Chapter 24

Ira POV

The combo meal we had in front of us gave out a rich aroma. Each spoon we tasted was heaven but my mind was elsewhere. It was still on the conversation we had a while ago. I was taking a bite of the food but it kept recollecting the details on Arjun's childhood. I feel so sad to know that, good people have the toughest of lives.

I felt a hand over my hand and looked up to see Arjun looking at me with concern

Arjun: Are you okay Ira ? Are you still thinking about the conversation ?

Me: To be honest, yes. I cant stop thinking about it. If you dont mind me asking, how young were you when you went through tough times? How did you deal with it?

Arjun: I was around 19 when all those things happened. I had to be strong because I had Naina with me. She was my strength and I was her strength. My parents bought a lot of stocks around succeeding companies, we sold some for investing in our education and we continued some. We rented both of our houses in India and USA that rent helped us. 

Our grandparents came around after we lost our parents, they invited us to their homes. Even though we got the help, I could not digest the fact that my parents cried for them all their lives and these name sake elders only knew their worth when they were gone.  Although my parents earned well, we were always taught to be independent. We returned to India when we were 15, even then we did our own chores as a habit. 

So, in college we both took up part time work, earned scholarships to get our degree. Later, I left to USA, Naina was able to merge well with our elders but I could never get close, rather I ran away. In a way she was okay staying here as she made peace with elders and also found love. 

Me: She told me how happy she was when she found him. I can imagine the trauma she must have faced losing him

Arjun: I was there that day. She looked heart broken. Seeing her holding her kids and shedding tears pinched my heart

Me: That is when you decided to come back to India ?

Arjun: Yeah

Me: It was a good decision right ?

Arjun: I had my doubts before but now, I am glad I went back to India

Me: Loving your uncle role right ?

Arjun: A bit too much actually. Speaking of which, the kids miss you. Sreekar keeps asking about you. Would you like to visit them?

Me: Arjun ...

Arjun: I am at fault and you do not have to forgive me but dont distance yourself from the kids. They love you, the few times we hung out, they got attached.

Me: I will meet up with them 

Arjun: Great, Thanks

We finished our dinner in silence after that and we walked back to the hotel together. Next day we toured all the places and we all visited the new office next day. We spoke with all our USA collegues, the day after that we all sat back on the return flight booked.

On the flight, me and Arjun went over all the fun, goofy pictures we took and spoke casually through out the flight. I was happy everything happened according to the plan without any major hiccups.

Arjun: So, happy that everything went well ?

Me: Yes, I was so scared 

Arjun: I know, but look at it now. All the hard work worked isnt it? If you believe in yourself and your hard work you dont have to be so scared Ira. 

Me: I will keep that in mind

Once we landed in India, Arjun dropped me off at home and caught up with Meera before leaving. In a way Meera's and his story has a lot of similarities may be that is why they have this friendship.

For the next few days we slept like logs and relaxed to get rid of jetlag. Once we were well relaxed we all started going back to office. I thought I would be giving cold vibes to Arjun as before but I could not and I thought he might get grumpy like before but he was consistant and dependable. I did not forgive him yet, I was careful but I also felt comfortable with him.

Soon, I will also be meeting up Shika and Sreekar which I am extremely excited about as it is going to be a long weekend play date.

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