HER DESTINATION : A MARATHI LOVE STORY

Chapter 3

CHAPTER-3

WRITER'S POV

There was hustle and bustle everywhere since the wedding day was near. But there were some minds were disturbed and needed an outlet.

Dev was lost thinking about his daughter's happiness when he felt someone beside him. He looked to see the person when he saw Kiran slipping in the space adjacent to him. Dev stared his face for a while when realization strike'd and he remembered his childhood friend. Dev too was looking at him curiously and when he too remembered both smiled and looked ahead of them.

'DEV', 'KIRAN'..... both said together and hugged each other. After composing themselves they talked about their business and family members when they thought about their elder kids.

Kiran : Dev you know, Akshay has become what I wanted him to be. He is the successful businessman, what we wanted him to be but .... But since Varsha couldn't conceive again he was all alone and being the only child we both pampered him a lot and now he is too stubborn.... to consider of bringing a girl as my daughter-in-law. You know I have a lot of dreams to fulfill with her but I keep it caged deep inside me so that he doesn't feel pressurized by that. But whenever I see my other friends boosting about their dil's I feel bad..... But,,,,,

And Dev hugged him saying he got what he wanted to convey......

Dev : We are here to guide our children , not to pressurize them. The day will come when Akshay will himself come to you and tell about his feelings. But till then you have to guide him about the importance of a life partner.

Kiran : Tell me something about Gauri. Now she must have grown up into a beautiful lady. 

On hearing Gauri's name Dev's face fell and Kiran knew something wasn't right.

Dev : No it's just that some things happened in past and that shook her from core and now she flees from marriage and wedding talks....

  Kiran knew it wasn't easy to be a girl's father and he somewhere craved to feel the same but then he was relived that he couldn't be able to part with her after her bidaai so it's better he get's one as his dil...

Kiran : Dev.... you remember when we used to live together our kids grew close to each other that Malini Bhabhi had suggested that those two would look good together in future.....

Dev snapped his head to look at him and smiled remembering the scene.....

Flashback

"Gauri you are not going to play again with them. They are not good people to be with" scolded Akshay for her being involved in their mischief.

"But Akki I was just telling the boy that I would love to play with him. And not told him to kiss me" she tried cajoling him. Bhut he was in no mood to listen.

"But why would you do that. ?I play with you most of the time, then why do you need to play with other boys" he tried explaining her.

"You do play with me but you never let me play guy's games like Xbox or football.... And he was willing to teach me so......

"So you would go to him & he would kiss you......" Akshay interrupted.

"It's not like that.... I....

"No you don't understand... I don't like you being with other boy which is not me....... It hurts to see you smiling with them. I don't now what I feel when it comes to you but I don't want to share you....." he mumbled quietly.....

But she heard and went to her Mom to ask her the meaning of his words.... By then everyone had heard their little banter and were overwhelmed at their young love......

"After seeing this I get one thing that out little Akshay has a crush on our Gauri....." chirped Malini happily.

"Hmmm and my little guy is possessive about her......" Varsha claimed happily.

Both men were happy looking their family happy and both nodded to each other that if ever their children want they would do this......

Flashback ends.....

Dev : I know but our children are wide apart now.....

All this while Akshay had got their in search of his Dad and he had heard all their conversation and had remembered his little act in childhood......

Kiran : That's true but it would have been better if Gauri had become my dil......

Dev gave him a knowing smile and his gaze flickered to Akshay who was standing behind them.

Kiran saw Dev looking at someone and he smiled and got up.

Kiran : Dev this is little Akshay and Akshay he is my childhood friend Dev Rane.

Akshay : It's nice to meet you uncle and besides my Dad is soo happy to have you here.... So I must thank you for that.

Dev : It's ok son. Besides you have grown to a handsome young man. No doubt the ladies over here are all over you.

Both chuckled, while Akshay was embarrassed.

Akshay : Thanks uncle for the compliment but I have my eyes for the only girl who I'll call my wife.

Kiran whipped his face to look whether Akshay was serious and damn boy he was serious as he winked at his father.

Akshay : Dad, I'm ready for marriage. I think now it's time for me to settle down. But I want someone like Mom.

Kiran : That will do. But I'm glad you took the right decision.

And then Akshay left before his Dad could embarrass him some more.

Dev chuckled at Akshay's run out and turned to look at Liran who was already looking at him.

Dev : No, I don't think that's right. You could easily get some other girl for your son. Not someone who is as broken as my daughter....

Kiran : That's not what I want. That's what my son wants.....

Dev : What are you saying???"

Kiran : What u think??? My son came just before a while you turned to look at him. No he was there for a long time and I bet he heard everything. And he is eager to meet her because till now he never participated in his marriage talks but today he himself came forward......

Dev : But that doesn't mean like he wants Gauri......

Kiran : Well from what I know about my son..... He thinks Gauri as a puzzle and there isn't any puzzle which my son hasn't solved. So he is determined to look pass through Gauri as for the childhood memories he was possessive over her.......

Dev : Okay.... if you are so sure about it then why not give it a chance......

Kiran : Okay......

And both left the place with a smile on their face...... 

-7th January 2018