HEALING EACH OTHER

Chapter 3 ~ REACHING MUMBAI

Mangalore

As soon as Priya Nandini and Navya boarded the flight.  Nandini closed her eyes and sat resting her head on the headrest of the seat. Giving the clear signal that she doesn't want to talk but it was enough for Priya. Now she couldn't see Nandini punishing herself for the crime she never did. Priya decided to have a chat with Nandini once they reach Mumbai.

Priya's POV

I don't know Nandini ke uss raat kya hua tha.. But I know you are not to be blamed for whatever happened. You can never be the reason for their death. Even if god descends down on earth and says it's because of you then also I won't believe. Because I know you, my angel. But it's enough you are punishing yourself since 6 months for the crime you never did. But now no more.

Nandini's POV

I know dii you are very stressed for me. And that is the reason I never wanted to show my weaker side to you.  Because I know it's me who is responsible for whatever happened that night. I know you don't believe that,  but the truth prevails Priyu Di and the truth is I'm responsible for my Amma and Appa's death. Whatever happened it was because of me. You were not here and that is the reason you are not ready to believe. I know how much you loved them. Since the day they got you and Navya to live with us. Since that day you were attached to Amma and Appa. They were not less than any god to you. And Amma more than me she was your friend. I still remember the day when you and Navya had to leave for your studies to Mumbai. You were never ready to go. You wanted to stay back with us.

Flashback

Priya ~ Ishimaa please I don't want to go. I'll study here naa. How will I stay there and Navya how will I handle her tantrums without you? You know how crazy she is. And my angel how can I leave her and you and papa. Mujhe nahi jaana please papa ko samjhaaiye. I will listen to everything but please don't send me away please ishimaa I can't live without you.

Saying these tears started trickling down her cheeks and soon Priya was crying profusely and hiccuping keeping her head on Ishita's lap sitting on the floor.

Seeing her like this Ishita was in tears too and was smiling widely at her eldest daughter who is 19 years old now and was not ready to leave her parents and pursue her dreams. Whereas in today's time every child after doing their 12th they just want to leave their parents and go somewhere. But here Priya she was just out of the box. She was crying because she didn't want to leave her parents.

Ishita gently ruffled her hair and very softly called her Priyu and listening to her voice Priya instantly looked up at her with her eyes filled with tears and sniffing her nose to which Ishita gently smiled, cupped her face pecked her forehead and wiped her tears which were not less than any pearls.

Ishita ~  Priyu my princess you know since the day you came in our lives you were not less than a true daughter. And do you know why I call you my Princess because you are my Princess. Meri sabse understanding princess. And you know the day you called me Ishimaa you have no idea what it meant to me. That day you came running to me and called me Ishimaa that moment was so beautiful. Although I had Nandini in my life but that day I felt the happiness like it's for the first time that I have become a mother. You are very special to me princess. And we want the best for you. Since the day you came, Raman is so attached to you. And when you started growing up he was so proud of you. He always said that 'Dekhna Ishita one day Priyu will make us proud. She will handle my business and will be a successful businesswoman and will reach new heights'. Now tell me don't you want to fulfill your papa's dreams. And you know we were always proud because you understood things like a mature person since a very small age. Now what happened to you hmm..?