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Chapter 3

Later that night, Dhawal had called his brothers to ask him for advice.

"Bhai, I don't think it is going to be as easy as we thought to bring back Natasha. She refuses any work related jobs that would take her out of town, especially Somnath. She hasn't taken any holidays except for a day off for Kiara. She considers Somnath and anything connected to Somnath her past. Sheesh and Mithu are the only ones she keeps in touch with, and even that is sparingly. She is slowly pushing everyone away, I don't know how to stop it." Dhawal cried frustratingly.

"Dhawal, I have an idea. But you will need to get Sheesh and Mithu involved. One of the contacts mentioned that there was an idea of recognizing the Pandya's for the service, heroism, and their honesty. They were going to name a street after Gautam Pandya, but Shalini Dave had nixed the motion. But if we have recognition for the Pandya family and ask Sheesh and Mithu to refuse to come to make sure that Natasha comes to the ceremony, then we should be able to get her to stay." said Chirag.

"Fanatastic idea, Chirag! Let's make this happen! I don't want to hide my face when spending time with my family." said Dhawal

A couple of weeks later, Natasha was on her way back to Somnath along with their daughter Kiara. Natasha had tried to get Sheesh and Mithu to come instead, but they were both away, one on working trip and the other on a school trip. So she made the trip, hoping to be in and out of the city quickly.

What she didn't realise was that Dhawal had her followed. She was guarded since she landed in Somnath. Dhawal wasn't going to take a chance. Natasha came from the airport and took an auto to Sabaar Bazaar to take a look around Pandya Store before heading over to the airport. She took out her luggage along with Kiara as they walked around Sabar Bazaar. Natasha walked around the store while her daughter walked around. Finally, Natasha had enough, and she smiled sadly.

"Kiara, baby. Come back to Mumma. We need to go to the hotel."Natasha picked her up and walked away, intending to get an auto. As they got into the auto, Natasha didn't notice that two men were watching her every move since she had arrived in Somnath. Both men also got into their car and had their driver follow the auto. Both men got on their phones as they sat in the car. One of the men had telephoned the bodyguards to give them more detailed instructions, while the other called, "Dolly, the plan worked. Our Natasha and Kiara are back. Make sure you are at the banquet with everyone. Dhawal and I will meet you there."

As they waited outside of the hotel, Dhawal got a call from the manager of the organizer, stating that Natasha was planning to come to the event earlier than as she was told that their were pictures that were being displayed. Dhawal agreed and quickly called the guards on Natasha's change of plans.

Natasha headed over to the banquet hall, where the ceremony was to be held. Dhawal and Chirag followed them to the hall. Natasha and Kiara went around looking at the pictures that were being displayed on the stage, not realizing that the Dhawal and Chirag were in the security room, watching them through the video feed. Shortly after, the hall was starting to fill up with guests. A few Natasha had recognized as they were friends of the Pandya family. Natasha smiled at everyone as she sat down. Natasha smiled, wiping her eyes, thinking even after all these years, the love people had for her family. A few minutes later, the Makwana family made their way down, sitting a few tables behind Natasha. Everyone smiled at Natasha as she was holding a sleepy Kiara in her arms, they were finally able to see Natasha and Kiara. After seeing them in pictures, they were finally able to see them in person.

The host spoke about the family, their generousity, and their sacrifice. A few of the guests got up and spoke a few words about the family. Natasha smiled tearfully. Finally, the host had called up Natasha. As Kiara had fallen asleep, Natasha just held her in arms as she walked up to the podium.