Reawakening

Part 28 - Another move

Happy New year to all my dearest readers. 2018 has been a very memorable year for me, I started writing my first story. Thanks to all the support you have given me, without which I could not have come this far. My sincere thanks to all of you...

A very happy Raizada family sat relaxing at Sheesh Mahal. After a busy and eventful day at the Gupta's, totally exhausted, yet an over enthusiastic Anjali spoke,

"Nani, you know, I'm so happy today. Everything seems to be falling in place for us. I know I am being selfish when I say this, I know Buaji and Shashi are not too happy about it."

"Anjali bitiya, it is not so easy to move about like this at this age. They are not young and if they again have to move to Delhi, obviously they will be tensed" Nani commented, sitting down next to her drinking her hot glass of water.

"But sasuma, you must think of all the opportunities they will have when they move. Where else can they get better care for Shashi ji." Manorama, who had recently gone quite soft on the Guptas claimed.

"Manorama, after their previous experiences, l am not so sure if they are looking forward to moving... They have already lived there and it was a nightmare for them" Nanis strict comment reminded them of all the unpleasant suffering they went through.

"Who is moving and where to?" all faces turned to Arnav who had just entered after his tiring day doing the drivers job!!!

Mami was soon to fill him with the details of the news, "who else, the Guptas" she still had to learn a lot to hold back her arrogant tongue. "Shashi's doctor wants him to go to Delhi for his physiotherapy sessions, since he is not showing further improvements. They are not sure how long it might take, so they are worried about it.. "

The tone Manorama spoke irritated Nani, and she sarcastically commented "Manorama, what do you know what financial struggle is? It is not easy for the whole family to move to a different city every six months. They have only moved here to Lucknow few months ago, Madhumatis house in Delhi is rented, so where will they stay? They have to think of all that. Moreover, they are worried about Khushi bitiyas,.."

Ears alert, anxious, immediately came the next question from Arnav "Why what happened to Khushi?" he searched his sister's face for answers obviously concerned .

This time however, Miami chose to remain quiet. She did not want to hear any more from her mother in law and Anjali chose to keep quiet to play along to see her brother's reactions

"Oh, no nothing big, you know how they are, always worried,.." Mami stared hearing Anjali eager to share the news, but she chose to remain silent.

Nani continued "Chote , they have just moved here and the girls are trying to establish themselves so that Shashi can take over the business along with Buaji, Garima and some help from their friends. Now how will they manage if Shashi has to be in Delhi. Honestly it is a big burden. But I think it will soon be sorted you don't worry,...." She did not, however tell them the steps she had already taken.

While the rest of the family looked at Nani puzzled, Arnav was off to his room to make important calls!!! He knew he would not get any more information from them.

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"Titaliya, if you are going to slog like this and not eat, you will fly away one day. Hai re nand kishore, see how thin she has become just in the last few days." Buaji was shouting to her niece, while Payal, Akash, Garima and Shashi were busy discussing further plans.

Akash had prematurely taken up the responsibility of the elder son in law of the house and giving suggestions and ideas for the Gupta household.

"Babuji, what did you decide about what Akash was saying?" Payal asked expectantly, though she did not want to push them.