Matchmakers

IV. When she came to Delhi

Everyone before a new start of something are full of nervousness,but when we have someone who shares the same boat of emotions as we do , life becomes easy. The same was for Prachi , her mother was there with her to boost her inner soul, to guide her through the dark roads.

Prachi was in her fits of enthusiasm now , sitting beside the window, deliberately fluttering her black strands in the air of newness, was her face beaming out as a new sun in cloudy sky.

Prachi: (secretly takes the blue diary out and smiles at it)
Talking to her pocket diary, " So here are you , caught you."

Pragya: (sighs) This travel is tiring , the conductor says we'll reach Delhi by 6pm. Again late .

Prachi: Ma ! Don't worry , why don't you take a power nap . You would have got tired by the early morning rush.

Pragya: Actually I was going to do that only.
She keeps her head on Prachi's shoulder and drifts away into a peaceful nap.
Prachi grins. She stares at her diary.

The blue diary was a not a book , but a curator of her childish desires .
Her every small wish was into it from her wish to play tennis to make a home.
To find a life partner for her mother and make new friends for her. She wanted to do a job even, and take her mom on weekend rides in Delhi.
She laughed idiotically at her rough wishes.

Prachi(to herself), looks at the trees outside and, " It's Delhi , a hope city for me , anything could happen here. But I'll show to them what I am."

She wanders off into the air of newness and hope , while she had her beautiful pair of headphones on to enjoy her chirpy music.

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Kohli's Villa

Pallavi hurries to his son's room.

Pallavi: Ranbir , are you still sleeping? it's already ten . You are sleeping like a monster.

Ranbir : (in sleepy tone) Mom , let me sleep, it's a matter of two days , later I won't get time at all.

Pallavi: Oh my!! You are still a lad , a lazy mutt . She sighs off in anger
By the way, I came to tell that your chief 's here.

Ranbir: What! Really , but you told he would come next week.

Pallavi: Do you think I'm lying to my son?

Ranbir: Just give me few minutes, I'll be back.

Pallavi laughs on her success and goes downstairs.

Ranbir's chief aka Abhishek Mehra , was a man in his mid - forties , he is in his age of success and fame .Once a singer and a Rockstar , now a great businessman. He is an unmarried , may be because he was never serious about relationships. He is an epitome of genuine kindness. He is also Aryan's Uncle. Aryan's father , Chief and Ranbir's dad made a great trio as business partners , as friends moreover a good family.

Ranbir rushes to meet his chief . On seeing him he hugs tightly. Afterall he was his idol.

Ranbir : Chief , you surprised me.

Abhi : I actually came for you.

Ranbir: Aww !It's so good to hear that. (Makes a baby face)

Abhi: What aww, it's a bad Aww, go and have your breakfast , we'll go to the studio today.

Ranbir hurriedly sips his juice , rolls the paratha and rushes off with his master.

Abhi( to Pallavi): Your son is such a despo! Tell Vikram that I took his lad away with me .

Pallavi: Haha! Sure.
To Ranbir, have a blast sweetheart.

Both the boys leave , Ranbir was too merry , they made a perfect duo. He was shinning as a new moon .

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On the other hand

It was about 5pm , when Prachi woke her mother up as their stop was near.

Pragya: Thanks dear, it was a beautiful nap.

Prachi: Hmm , even see , the city is beautiful.

Pragya: You seem lost in your own thoughts! Is it so?

Prachi: Ma! Nothing , just thinking about the new days.

Pragya: My kid !! ( Hugs her) Wait let me inform your Manish uncle.

Prachi : okay , I'll get the baggage down.

The conductor shouts that Marutinagar arrived , both the ladies rush with their luggage and descend the bus . With the first step , Prachi felt a strong chill down her spine. A strange emotion.
A man with a bald head and lean shoulders with horny spectacles waved at them .

Manish: Prachi!?

On recieving their affirmation, he takes them to the auto-stand, helps them with their baggage.

Prachi: How far is your house from here ?

Manish: It's a half an hour including the toxic traffic of Delhi.

Prachi: Is it so ? I hope your locality is not too far from Maruti nagar , my college's here!

Manish : No no , it's not too far , I'll get you clear everything.

Prachi was facing difficulty in lifting the most heaviest bag , when her mother comes to to lend her some help . They both share a hand on the bag , making the burden much lighter , the way they made their lives merrier together.

According to Manish uncle's accurate calculations , they reached the house within half an hour.
They were welcomed by their wife , who was very simple in her attitude and modest in her talks.

She greeted them and asked them to sit , while she went to fetch the lassi for them . She was bubbly.

While she offered , Prachi was reluctant to take , but later gulped down the too much sweetened and sugared drink . Seeing her daughter , cautioned Pragya just asked for a glass of water.

Their 12 - year old daughter was a shy one , she was simply staring at them .

Prachi: Hey ! Hi, is she your daughter ( asks manish)

Manish: Yes!!

Prachi: Come here ?

Girl: You are Prachi right? Beeji told me a lot about you.

Prachi: Oh, is it so ? what's your name!

Girl:. I'm Nisha.

Manish interrupts their conversation, asking them to get freshened up and shows them the room.
When both the ladies rush to their rooms, keep their bags and change their clothes after a good refreshment come out of their rooms.

Prachi was in her simplest attire with a world of liveliness on her face. Pragya in a well drapped cotton saree.

Manish, calls them for the dinner .
Both of them follow him towards the table.
All of them shared a candid discussion. While Manish reminded them that they would have to meet the landlady tomorrow morning , whose home they were going to live as paying guests.

Manish' wife: That old lady is very strict but good at heart. You all would love staying with her. You know she runs a business even at this age .

Everyone laughs.
All move to their respective rooms for the night's sleep.

It was a peaceful day , a new start for Prachi , as she finally came to Delhi . She was just a day behind her first day of her new college.
And our Ranbir , on the other hand loved his day with his Chief . He was eagerly waiting for the morning to meet Aryan , so that he could share everything what he did the whole day.

They all embrace their sleeps, getting ready to face the new tomorrow .

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