Chapter 8

CHAPTER 8 

Dhruv's Pov 

After The news Maa has given me, sleep has been replaced by several thoughts .

I really didn't think about Marriage . In fact I was always single . I never dated anyone during my school days and my college days.

After college,  life became so difficult that I didn't have any desire to have a relationship. 

I have issues when it comes to trust people. So I take time to open up in front of some stranger.

But I respect the sacred bond of Marriage. I want to have a family but not until I get a girl whom I can trust fully. 

My thoughts got interrupted by a video call. 

Looking at it,I picked up the call, "Hey…" 

"So...how does the girl look like?" Shaurya said excitedly. 

I am sure Maa had told him.I rolled my eyes at his question and said,"I didn't see the picture. " 

"What the hell? Why?" He yelled.

"First of all, don't shout . Secondly ,you have to greet people after calling them?who doesn't do that? " I asked irritatedly. 

"Well, I do it but only with you. Because you are special. Muaahh" He said, giving me a cringy kiss.

"What the fuck man!!! Are you into men? If you are then sorry to disappoint you Because I am not. " I said annoyed. 

"Huh huh!!! Ab toh hoga bhi nahi, shaadi jo Karne wala hai. Hayee, Abhi humhe dekhne ko milega ke kaisa dikhta hai blushing Dhruv .(Now you definitely will not ,as you are going to get married. Hayee, now we will get to see how blushing Dhruv looks like!!)" Shaurya said teasingly, wriggling his eyebrows which made me laugh.

"You will not change ." I said laughing. 

"No way. I will not. Now tell me why didn't you see the photo?" He asked.

"What will I do seeing the photo? Because for me ,a face doesn't matter. I want someone simple and trustworthy. So I didn't bother to ask for a photo. " I said honestly. 

"Okay. So are you going to meet her?" He asked.

"Yes, I will. I have understood that Maa liked the girl because when she was telling me ,the satisfaction in her eyes was enough for me to take the decision. I know Maa will always choose the best for me." I said.

"That's my boy. Go and meet her." He said grinning. 

"What do you mean by go? You are also coming. " I said sternly. 

"Obviously I am coming.  Tujhe kya laga aise hi tujhe chor du...itni aasani se tera picha nahi chorunga(What did you think I will leave you like this? I amnot gonna leave you easily.)" He said, winking at me.

"I don't want you to leave me bro. By the way, when will Bade papa (uncle) come back?" I asked him .

"Papa will come the day after tomorrow. I am missing the old man yaar. " he said.

I smiled. 

 His father is Shekhar Singh. I call him Bade Papa from the time I started to speak. 

Shaurya is  very attached to him. He can do anything for his Papa and the same goes to Bade papa as well.

He is the most easy going person with whom you can share anything and everything.  He has the best suggestion for you in every situation. 

He never showed any difference between me and Shaurya.  He loved me as his own child.

 Bade Papa is a pillar and inspiration for me . He helped in every way possible.  Not only my business, he was there for me in every step of my life .He was the constant support for me and Maa when we were on the verge of our destruction point . Nothing can replace his love and support for me..for my Maa...for us. 

"Yes...me too. Okay it's quite late. Let's sleep. Good night. " I said.

"Yeah, good night." He said and cut the call.

I laid down on the bed and slept.

Next morning I woke up and did my work according to my routine . Then I took my bath. After dressing up I went downstairs for breakfast. 

After having my breakfast,  I went towards my Maa to talk to her.

"Maa, I...um..I have thought about that meeting. " I said .

"Really? So what is your decision?"  Maa asked, smiling at me but I know she is anxious. 

Whenever she is tensed ,she never lets  it appear on her face. She has an immense power to remain calm in difficult situations.

"I want to meet her. After the meeting I will make my decision. " I said.

She smiled widely and said "It's really good.  But you haven't seen her picture..won't you want to see?" 

"I really don't need to see how she looks Maa.If she looks good but after Marriage she destroys our life with her behaviour and nature then surely it will not be good. But if she looks average but she is good and trustworthy then life will be at its best. I am not saying good looking people aren't good ,I am just trying to say that  looks cannot decide how the person is from heart.So leave it. When You are very positive about her, I know she will be good. I trust you. When we go, we will see her." I said.

Maa smiled and kissed my forehead, "I love you beta." 

I hugged her and said ,"Love you too Maa." 

"Okay, bye. I am late." I said.

"Bye. Drive carefully. Don't need to rush," Maa said and I nodded and left.

Dhruti's POV 

I was standing in front of the momo stall. 

Me,Juhi,Paridhi and Devika were talking about our work and life.

The momo got ready and we took our plates. 

Hot steamed momos with spicy chutney…..Uffff!!!

I took the momo with my fork and put it near my mouth to it….



Momo with chutney ☝️

It is simple and healthy snack recipe inherited from the traditional nepali cuisine. basically, it is plain flour based dumplings steamed with cabbage, carrot and spring onion stuffing. it has become a popular street food in india and is typically served with a red coloured spicy and watery chutney

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Suddenly I sat up with a jerk gasping for air. I wiped my face with my sleeves.

"What is this Mom? Why did you drench me like this?" I said loudly.

Yes, my mother poured a jug of cold water on me.

"I was calling you for 15 minutes. But you were sleeping like no tomorrow. You were getting late for your work .So I thought to help you by giving you a bath here." Maa said sarcastically. 

"Hahaha very funny. I was going to eat the momo but you woke me up. At Least  you would have waited for 5 mins. Anyways What's the time?" I asked yawning.

"You and your dreams.!!!..Oh about time..it's not too much. Just 8:30 am." Mom said, smiling. 

"Oh...it's ok… WAIT…..WHAT!!! Oh my God!! Why didn't you wake me up before? I have to reach my clinic at 9:30 am" saying that I ran towards my washroom. 

"You were sleeping and eating momos in your dream. What can I do?" Maa shouted from outside.

I did my morning and took shower in a hurry.

I got dressed and taking my essentials I went towards dining.

"Dhruti, have you thought about the alliance?" Mom asked hopefully. 

Oh shit!! I forgot to tell Mom about that.

"Yes...I am ready to meet and talk with him." I said.

"Very good. Beta. " Mom said.

I smiled and said," Mom I am late. I am taking the sandwich I will eat on the way." 

"It would be better if you ate after waking up, not in your dreams. " Maa said while packing my breakfast as she will not leave me if I don't  have my breakfast. 

I laughed at her sarcasm and said, " I will .. Bye." 

I kissed my mom and drove towards the hospital. 

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