Destiny

Chap ~ 6

Shubha's Pov:

The chirping of birds were like soothing music to my ears, cold wind was tickling me to wake up. The first rays of sun fell on my face and I opened my eyes. A pleasant smile brought on my lips.  The atmosphere was so pleasant and refreshing that for some time I forgot where I was and who I was. And then reality hit me.

I remembered his acidic and bitter words. The painful things happened yesterday. I turned around and saw my Husband's sleeping form.  Even in his sleep , it seemed like something was bothering him. Something was making him restless and uneasy. I was just staring at him, trying to find the cause of his misery. But I knew it was not easy. Not at all.

Someone knocked on the bedroom door and I got up to see who was it. I opened the door and saw it was Puja jiji.

"Good morning jiji !!" I greeted and touched her feet.

Today was my first day after marriage so I wanted to took blessings from all the persons who were elder than me.

" Sada suhagan raho... You both get happy married life with lots of love. God may bless you dear." She replied and gave me a big smile.

"Come on Shubha you still have to perform some rituals. You have to make some sweet dish for the family members, So you can make a sweet place in everyone's heart.Especially for your Khadus Husband. He loves sweet dishes and you know what
..The Way to man's heart goes through his stomach. So get ready.  will be there to help you in every way possible." The big genuine smile and  excitement of Puja didi gave me a little confidence to perform the ritual.

"Shubha  not only in cooking I am here to help you In anything and Everything. Now I am not only Mahatmya's elder sister but yours too. I am always here for you dear. " I nodded with a big smile and hugged her. My happiness became double when she hugged me back with the same affection. I felt like i really found one elder sister.

"Come on my dear now get ready fast can't wait to taste your sweet dish." She escorted me to bathroom and leave me alone to get ready for my first cooking exam. I took bath and came outside to get ready.

I took a glance at my Husband and he was still sleeping. I wore a bright red Saree.  And looked at the mirror.

The girl looking back at me was not me. She looked different. I looked different.The sindoor he put in my maang yesterday it was not clear because I just took a bath but the trail of that sindoor was still there and that was the thing which was making me different. And believe me the sindoor in my maang felt like it was inseparable part of my body and life.

I took the sindoor from my dressing table and put it in my maang. I took the chura also and put it in my hands. And my eyes take a glance at my Mangalsutra in my neck. I didn't Discarded it yesterday night. In fact I would never dicard it. And I leave my hair free cause it was still wet. Then I put bindi on my forehead and was ready for my cooking exam.

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° When I reached the kitchen jiji and Mummiji was doing something in kitchen. One little boy was playing game sitting on one of the chair of dinning table. I knew his names was Aarush. He was so cute.jijaji ( Puja's husband ) ,papaji and my Devar was not present.

" Come Shubha beta how are you feeling ? I know you are tired because of marriage and all but believe me beta if this ritual Is not initial na I would have locked you in your room for whole day to rest." Said my mummiji in a sorry voice.

" No ,It's okay Mummiji I am not tired and I am more than happy to enter the kitchen of my Sasural and prepare something sweet for all of you." I replied honestly and touched Mammiji's feet. She gave me blessings and kissed me on my forehead lovingly.

" Good morning Mami !!! " the cute little boy whose name was Aarush greeted me with his toothy smile.

"Good morning Aarush !!" I replied with that same smile.

" Aarush you called Shubha Mami !! Who told you that she is your Mami now. I didn't remember I told you  that. " Jiji asked with pleasant shock on her face.

" Bhabhi behind all good and admirable work  there is one and only this Abhi Raval. " One guy with same age of my husband said with funny bowing. I have seen him in my marriage. He was there with Mahatmya.

" Hello Nana Bhabhi ..oooops Nana Bhabhi it's a looong word to address so from now on i will call u NB.
N = Nana
B = Bhabhi
I am Abhi Raval. Your Husband's best buddy and this Pujabhabhi's Devar." He said with the same funny bowing.

"But I think Bhabhiiii. ..i should greet my new NB properly. " With that he did Shastang Pranam to me. SHOCK was an understatement. I was standing there with BIG SHOCK. I wasn't expecting this. No , not at all.

All family member's laughter Brought me back from my shock.

"Abhi...what was that ?" Puja jiji asked while twisting Abhibhai's ears. Not to forgot she was still laughing. "

"Aauuuuu !!! Bhabhi it's hurting. Please NB forgive me and tell this Puja Bhabhi to spare me." Abhi requested with fake pain and mischievous smile.

"Jiji..its ok please forgive Abhibhai." I said with a smile.

" sorry Shubha this bandar is like this. You will get used to him and his funny behaviour.  But he will be like your small brother and Best Devar.  Right Abhi ? " said jiji while leaving his ears .

"Yes ..yes NB. Bhabhi is absolutely right I will try my best . I am always here in your service whenever you want NB." He said with genuine and serious face. I smiled back. And I realised that whatever he said it was true and genuine.

"Come on beta let's go and prepare the sweetest and delicious dish for everyone."  said Mammiji. I nodded and done the silent prayer to Ma annapurna for this ritual.

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