Manjari was standing outside the A house and was fidgeting with her corner of Saree. Manjari her heart heavy with apprehension as she approaches the front door. Inside, Akshu putters about in the kitchen, Abhi just returned from work, and Abhir is engrossed in play.
Akshu: (smiling) You're back early today.
Abhi: (nodding) Yeah, had some meetings canceled. How's everything here?
Akshu: All good. Abhir was just showing me his latest masterpiece.
(gestures to the vibrant artwork on the table)
Abhi: (chuckles) Our little artist at work.
The doorbell chimes, interrupting their conversation. Akshu exchanges a puzzled glance with Abhi before moving to answer the door. As it swings open, her eyes widen in surprise at the sight of Manjari standing there, her expression a mix of remorse and hope.
Akshu: (tentatively) Maa aap yaha?
Manjari: (softly) Akshu, may I come in?
Akshu's hesitation melts as she steps aside, allowing Manjari to enter. Abhi approaches, his gaze guarded but curious.
Abhi: What brings you here, Maa?
Manjari: (taking a deep breath) I've come to talk. Please, let's sit down.
They gather in the living room, an unspoken tension lingering in the air like a heavy fog. Manjari: (clearing her throat) I owe you all an apology. I've realized my grave mistake in trying to keep you apart.
Akshu and Abhi exchange wary glances, listening intently as Manjari's voice quivers with emotion.
Manjari: (regretfully) My fears and insecurities clouded my judgment. I let them drive a wedge between us, believing it was for the best. But now I see the damage I've caused. Family isn't about control or possession but love and support.
Her words hang in the air, heavy with the weight of her remorse. Akshu's eyes glisten with unshed tears, while Abhi's expression softens, the walls he's built slowly crumbling.
Abhi: (guarded) It's not easy to forgive, Maa.
Manjari: (earnestly) I know. And I don't expect it to be. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make amends. I want to be a part of your life again, to earn back your trust and love.
Akshu's resolve wavers, her heart torn between pain and the flicker of hope kindled by her mother's words. Abhi watches her, his turmoil reflected in his eyes.
Abhir: (innocently) Dida, Aap sorry bol rahe ho par kyu? Kya aap se koi galti hui hain? If so then apologize from the heart or else it does not hold any value.
His question hangs in the air, cutting through the tension like a ray of light piercing the darkness. Manjari turns to her grandson, her heart swelling with love and regret.
Manjari: Yes, my dear. More than you'll ever know.
She gathers Abhir into her arms, holding him close as tears spill down her cheeks. Akshu and Abhi share a silent exchange, a silent agreement passing between them. It's not easy, but perhaps forgiveness is possible.
Akshu: (softly) Welcome back, Maa.
Manjari's heart swells with gratitude as she embraces Akshu, the weight of past grievances falling away with each tear shed. In that moment, they begin to heal, bound together by the enduring strength of family.
Manjari sits opposite Akshu and Abhi in their cozy living room, her gaze is earnest as she speaks.
Manjari: (hesitant) I understand if it's too soon to ask, but... would you consider returning to Birla Mansion again?
Akshu and Abhi exchange a glance, a mixture of surprise and sadness in their eyes.
Akshu- "Maa For us What matters is family not the place if you wanted us to come back we would we have no issues. Hum toh ghar se sirf isliye dur huye the kyuki aapko hum takleef nahi dena chahte the. Par ab jab aap hume khud bula rahi hai toh hum mana nahi karenge."
Abhi- "Akshu, ek main ke liye please zara Abhir ko lekar andar jaogi Please"
Akshu looks skeptical but nods her head in agreement. She took Abhir in her arms and took him to the kitchen to bring snacks for his Dida."
Abhi- " Maa Akshu ne toh keh diya jo usse kehna tha aur nahi main is baat se inkaar karunga ki hum Birla Manshion wapas nahi aayenge but still aapse main ek request karta hu. Pehle jo kuch bhi hua Voh dubara nahi hona chaiye kisi bhi halat main. Aap ache se janti hai kyuki bachpan se dekhta aa raha hu aapko vaise jeete hue aur aapki woh harkat kahina kahi mujhe bhi ek aur Harshvardhan Birla main badal deti. Maa, Main woh insaan nahi bannana chahta jo papa pehle the main woh banana chahta hu jo Akshu ke papa the. jo uske nana the. Maa, I want to set an example for my daughter to be husband to idealized me jaise main in logo ka example de raha hu woh mera de. I hope you understand what I am trying to say to you."
Manjari- " Beta I am extremely Sorry for all the mishaps that happened because of me. jab tum log nahi the tab mujhe samjh main aaya ki kitni galat thi main. Aur ab I cross my heart that it won't happen again."
Before Manjari could speak any further Abhi came running.
Abhir- "Dida can you please help me pack? Mamma said that she had something to say to Papa."
Manjari- "Sure baccha. Chaliye hum milkar aapka saaman sab pack kar lete hain."
Abhir took Manjari to his room while Abhi walked into the kitchen where Akshu was busy chopping something. Abhi went and back-hugged her,
Abhi- "Boliye memsahaab kya hukum hain jahapana ka is khanij ke liye."
Akshu- "Abhi I know tum jo bhi kuch hua usko lekar pareshaan ho aur isliye tum Maa se baat karna chah rahe ho. Aur main tumhe rokungi nahi kyuki woh baat tumhari aur Maa ke bich ki hain par kya ek request kar sakti hu Please."
Abhi nods his head in agreement and Akshu continues
Akshu- "Tum jo bhi kuch karo please kuch aisa mat karna jisse Tumhari aur Maa ke rishte main kadwahat aa jaye yaa tumhe sharam se apni nazar jukani pade. "
Abhi being loss for words just joined his forehead with hers and said
Abhi- "Akshu I love You from the bottom of my heart"
Akshu- "Abhi tell me something I don't know"
says Akshu flipping her hair. Abhi being amused starts to tickle her and her laugh is ringing in the entire house.
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First of all, I am sorry that I am updating so late but the reason was that my brother was going Out of India for studies so we all were (including my parents me, and my grandparents ) busy shopping for everything required for him to take as well were busy spending time with him. So I apologize for the delay but since my gadheda(I call him that) went for his studies i am free so updates are going to be regular.
