Paths of Life

Part 46

Krish and Anaya's arrival in Saxena mansion changed the entire lives of the people living in it. Neha, Namit, Yash and Kavita were wrapped around their tiny fingers. Krish also felt that his angels were very good that he got so nice new family. He had completely forgotten about his late parents. For him now parents means Neha and Namit.

Anaya was completing her three months today coming in Saxena mansion and it was also Neha's birthday today. It was Sunday and from tomorrow her college leave was getting over but Yash had talked with Neha's college principal who was also his close friend and he easily agreed to extend Neha's leave for few more months as her children were still small and needed her specially Anaya. But she was required to take a bunch of important lectures online to which Neha agreed happily. She can definitely work from home like that for sometime. This way her work will also continue and she can even look after her children.

Neha stretched her hands lazily and patted her side but it was empty. She sat on the bed tying her long hair in a messy bun and saw the time. She frowned seeing the time as it was late than usual and still nobody woke her up. Neither Krish nor Anaya and even Namit had also not come back after his workout.

She got up for taking shower but a package placed on the couch drew her attention. When she opened it and saw the item and message inside a wide grin spread on her lips. Inside it was a gorgeous white dress.
You will look like an angel that you are in this dress mummy. Wear it and come soon. We are waiting for our birthday mummy.
Your naughty Krishu and sweet Anu......

Neha kissed the dress after reading the message. She knew Namit must have done this on behalf of their kids. She went all awe on them. She went to take bath and stood under the shower. Events of happenings in her life started to flash. Her father's death, her college graduation, her first job,her first marriage with Nikhil, Kavita and Yash's pampering her, Nikhil's demise, her second marriage with Namit, their love confession, their first kiss, their first time, their Kashmir trip, his smile when he got his favourite car and bike, her pregnancy, her accident and their loss of baby, their Paris trip, Krish and Anaya's arrival in their lives as their kids. She felt nostalgic remembering everything.

Life snatched so much from her but like once her mother had said her to look at brighter side, life had given her back in abundance. She wiped her tears which she herself didn't knew when started rolling down her eyes and thanked Almighty, her father and Nikhil who would always look out for her and her families. Neha got ready in her new dress and when she was combing her hair, she saw a small mark on her neck which made her saw red. Namit had given her hickey last night. A freaking hickey. Now how will she hide it. If someone sees it then they will tease her to no end specially Megha.

Couldn't he had been a little less wild last night she thought angrily. As if you didn't enjoyed that mocked her brain in return. Sighing she applied the foundation on that mark carefully and double checked whether it was still visible or not. When she opened her jewellery cabinet to wear the matching accessories, there was a small box with a note attached
For our beautiful daughter,
Your maa and papa......

Neha's eyes shined with admiration seeing the delicate chain and a pair of solitaire diamond earrings and pendant to go with it. She quickly wore it and checked herself in mirror. The dress looked pretty and the jewellery was perfect match for it. Satisfied with her look when she opened the next cabinet of her perfumes, there was still another small gift wrapped box with a small note
Your favorite perfume Nehamasi
Neel.....

Neha unwrapped the box and there was her favourite citrus flavoured perfume. Now she was sure there were still so many gifts more. Moving on to wear her sandals, there was yet another gift box. She opened the box to find a shining white pair of heels matching with her dress. The heels were simple and elegant. Just like how Neha preferred. They were also from a high end brand. But what catched her eyesight was a small shining anklet along with the sandals and a note attached to it.
With love,
Your mama.....

Neha grinned and wore her sandals and tied the anklet in her right ankle and twirled around in happiness. Lastly she went to get her purse when she saw a large gift wrap. When she tore the gift paper, she saw a beautiful and newly launched Gucci handbag with the matching wallet. Putting her cards in her new wallet and other necessary stuff in her handbag, she left reading the note which was attached to her purse
With best wishes,
Your Didi and jiju......

Neha was fully dressed by her family's gifts. She came down and first went to their home temple to take blessings from God. After that, she went to the dinning table but couldn't see anyone there. But a flower bouquet of her favorite pink roses was there along with a birthday card.
Neha my love many many happy returns of the day. Get in the car. Driver knows where to drive you. We all will be waiting for you.

Neha sprinted to the car and asked the driver to drive her fast where Namit has told him. After an hour, the car stopped at a somewhat isolated bungalow. There were few bungalows nearby but still each one had considerable distance from another. She was mesmerized seeing the house in front of her. It looked like a mini castle and it's walls were made of floor to ceiling glass walls. When she walked inside, she saw a maid wearing uniform greeted her with a smile and welcomed inside. Neha was surprised to see the interiors. The house or mini castle or whatever you call it was more beautiful from inside then outside.

But what totally nailed it was it's a beach facing bungalow. The backside patio was open and it faced the crashing waves of Arabian Sea. Just one word left Neha's mouth and it was WOW. She went towards the patio to go to the seashore when she saw her entire family standing there with wide smiles on their faces ready to welcome her.

The whether was pleasant and cool breeze was flowing making it more alluring. When she went near them, they shouted happy birthday Neha together and then everyone launched themselves upon her hugging her and wishing her one by one. Lastly she went where Namit was standing holding Anaya in his one arm and Krish was standing near him holding his another hand.

Krish left Namit's hand when Neha came towards them and he launched himself on Neha hugging her tightly. Neha reciprocated the hug with more enthusiasm.

Krish : Happy balday mummy.... Klish loves you so much....

Neha : Thank you baby. Mummy loves her Krishu more..... My baby is looking so handsome today....

Saying so she kissed his cheek but today he didn't made a face instead gave her a full fledged smile when she kissed him. Then she put him down and went near Namit and took Anaya in her arms. Anaya clapped her heads excitedly seeing her mother.

Namit said on behalf of her : Anu wants to say happy birthday mummy but maybe next year.

Neha chuckled hearing him and kissed Anaya's both bubbly cheeks making her giggle.

Neha cooed her : Aww my princess is looking so cute and adorable. Just like a small fairy. Tell Daddy thank you for matching our outfits. Your, mine, his and your naughty brother.  

Namit smirked : Finally you noticed madam.

Neha smirked back : I noticed since I saw you three. Just told now!!

Namit : You look drop dead georgous sweetie.

Neha : Thank you. You too look amazing in your white shirt.