Born To Be With You

Part 1: The Childhood Naughtiness and Promises

"Madhu do you know why Trishna is not coming to school from last 3 days?" Rk asked. "I dont know Rk, yesterday I went to her house also but her mom dint let me meet her" Madhu said. "Lets ask Deepali to go today, hope she gets to know something" they were talking about Trishna when Mukund came there. Mukund was senior to them he was in class 10 where as Rk Madhu, Trishna and Deepali were in class 8. "Hey guys do you know Trishna's marriage has been fixed" Mukund said "With whom?" Madhu asked, "There is a man from the city he is 35 years old" he replied. This was not shocking news for them, in their village child marriages were common once the girl reaches the age of 12 their parents arrange their marriage. If the girl doesn't get married early, people start talking bad about her. The people were least bothered about educating the girl. After the school was over Madhu's brother had come to pick her, she was very upset after hearing about trishna . Madhu had 5 elder brothers , she was always pampered by them. She was walking with her brother when Deepali came running to her. "Bhaiya can I talk to Madhu for a minute" saying this Deepali pulled Madhu towards her and said in her ear. "Madhu tomorrow morning we are going to Ramu kaka's mango farm, you also come with us" "No Deepali bhayya wont allow me" "Arrey buddhu who is telling you to ask him. In the morning when your mother goes to the lake to bring water we will go at that time" "No Deepali I am in no mood of going" "Okay but please try Rk specially sent me to tell you" "Oh did Rk send you?" "Yes" "I will try to come" Madhu said with a smile. "Madhu if you are done talking with Deepali we will go. Buaji would be angry if we reach home late" Madhu's brother said "Ok bye Deepali" "Bye" Then Madhu and her brother went to their house.

Next morning when Madhu and her mother were on the way to lake Madhu said "Mom can I go with my friends to Ramu kaka's farm" "No Madhu if your dad or your brothers will come to know about this they will scold me" "Mom why are you so scared of them. You know how much I love mangoes, please I will come early they will not know about it" "Ok go fast and come I will come I will be waiting for you at the lake. Please dont be late" "Thank you mom you are the best" saying this Madhu ran.

Later at the farm the boys climbed the tree and plucked the mangoes while the girls kept an eye because they would be punished if they were caught stealing them. The mangoes were equally divided between everyone to avoid fights. Madhu was enjoying eating the mangoes Rk came and sat beside her "So you enjoyed" "Yes thank you Rk " "You were upset after hearing about trishna so i planned this specially for you. Madhu remember you are my best friend and i will always be there when you need. When i grow i will get strong like munna bhai and save you from everyone. We will be together always,friends foreveeeeeeeeer" "Awww... rk you are the best friend anyone can get" " I know madhu and take this mango for your mom" "Thanx Rk , mom also likes mangoes, Okay now i will go mom must be waiting for me".
At school they kept telling everyone about their trip. That day they got their exam papers , madhu has topped in the class ,she was a very bright student. When madhu brother came to pick her that day he looked very angry he dint tell a word , after madhu reached her home her buaji called her. Madhus buaji was a very strict women. "Madhu where did you go this morning" "I went with mom buaji" "No madhu you are lying ,munna has seen you with your friends at Rammu's farm" "Sorry buaji we went to eat mangoes" "Your brothers and your dad are spoiling you. When i was your age i was married and Look at you" "Sorry" "Today i will talk to your father about you" saying this buaji went madhu was very worried.Later that night madhu's father called her "Madhu what your buaji is telling is that true??" "Dad we just went to eat mangoes" "If you want to eat mangoes tell me i will bring for you" "Sorry dad" "Madhu beta I am not getting you married and letting you study dont make me regret your decision" "Sorry dad i wont repeat it again"