ShivIka 3S: Ending At Never...

3. Ending At Never.

Part 3.

3 months later.

Main hall, Oberoi Mansion.

All the members of the family rejoice as all three sons of the family spread cheer and charm throughout the mansion.

Finally, everyone is under the same roof again. Though things are still rough around the edges, I know that we are close to achieve the ultimate happiness of being together.

Somehow, my granddaughters-in-law made the impossible turn possible. With the amount of hatred and fury blowing off Om's head, I thought my family is going to remain incomplete forever now. But, I nearly forgot that as loving and caring my grandsons are, their better halves are just as nurturing and affectionate, if not more.

The booming laughter of my grandsons reach my ears and I know that I can finally die peacefully, knowing that they will always look after each other and their parents.

"Kitna accha lag raha hai! Meri rooh ko aaj thandak mili hai, Mummy ji. Ghar ki roshni, ghar vapas laut aayi!" My younger daughter-in-law says with happiness in her voice.

"Sahi kaha, Pinky. Mere ShivOmRu ghar vapas aagaye. Ab mujhe koi shikayat nahi hai. Dekhna, ab jo hoga, accha hi hoga."

"Exactly, ab dheere dheere sare rishte bhi sulajh jaayenge." Jhanvi states calmly.

Pinky doesn't respond to her. But, nonetheless smiles to show acknowledgement.

I sigh deeply and walk towards the temple.

Despite all the misunderstandings being cleared off, my two daughters-in-law don't bond well anymore. There was a time when Pinky was Jhanvi's most trusted confidante, but now Pinky cares less about what happens in her Jethani ji's life.

The woman who always taught Jhanvi to fight for her rights, now fights against her. Though my mind keeps reminding me that Pinky is rightfully hurt, my heart breaks every time they argue. I can see Pinky holding back her tongue, but each time Jhanvi crosses her limits with her own words, Pinky loses her temper despite her attempts to control.

"Mummy ji, should I help you with your thaal?" Asks my older daughter-in-law as she puts away her slippers before stepping into the temple.

"Of course, my old and shaky hands cannot put the wick into the lamp anymore." I reply sadly.

"Okay, bring it here..." she takes the lamp from my hand and settles down, "This akhand jyot is going to be lit up today?" She asks with a smile.

"Today, my house is all bright and happy because my three grandsons are home, I will light up every corner of my house with diyas just like Aayodhya was when Raam came back home."