Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Part 130


Part 130
Feb 23rd 2012
Thursday
The way Dheeraj said his older brother’s name resonated in her mind “Sooraj Bhai”  she looked down at the window sill… refusing to say it even in her mind…. “He had said “Bhabhi”… “Bhabhiji” it sounded so different from how she was addressed now….
She wanted to see Ray and Ujju , she wanted to hear the twins say it….
Sooraj, Dheeraj… the tiny two room urban slum like dwelling his parents lived in….
Sooraj was their only hope for prosperity… not wealthy, but caring and kind….
It was “Khanak’s fault” according to most of his family….
“”Which vau lives separately from her family?”
“Why should you and Sooraj live alone?”
“Why cant you live with us?”
“You wanted him dead that’s why you moved to an area with horrible traffic”

Khanak’s tears flowed….
She wondered how Dheeraj got her number, her new post marriage number was not known to many…. Some of her “local friends” “Pai Uncle” and family….
“Aada must have given it to him”
She walked back to her desk in daze….
Sooraj had apparently cosigned on a piece of land in Mansa, over 60 Kms north of Ahmedabad…. Sooraj had bequeathed his share to her, it was a joint property bought between her ex-FIL’s 5 brothers and two sisters, now costing over Rs.15 lakhs… that needed to be sold, Dheeraj said… so they will get their “share”
A flood of guilt swept her…. Their only mode of sustenance was Sooraj, he was gone… and SHE had “moved on” marrying into a different culture, settling down with a “wealthy man”……….
Heat enveloped every pore… in shame… in remorse………..now they had to resort to selling land to get by………
She dialed Ujju’s number with trembling fingers…
“Bhabheeeee” the girl squealed… on first ring
“Hi love” she said somberly… smothering the “Bhabhiji” she heard moments ago…
“I miss you Bhabhee” Ujju said in her distinct accent…
“I do too” Khanak began to cry…
“Are you crying? Is everything OK?”
“Oh! Yes” she said clearing her throat… “Just missing you guys”
“Guess what? Mum says we will be there for Holi, I was supposed to keep this a secret and ambush you  one morning… but since you are so sad”
“Bhabhee are you OK”
“Yes sweetie” she said smiling….
Sanjay paused outside her cube”
“I will call you back swthrt” Khanak promised
“Cant wait to see you” Ujju declared “I am not letting Bhayya anywhere near you when I am visiting”
“Deal” she said softly, her thoughts jumping to the man….
“I have to go to sign something at Mansa Shantanu”
“I got a call from Dheeraj”
“My name is on a piece of land  that“ her brain froze the moment “Sooraj’”s name formed.
“Mujhe Ahmedabad jaana hai Monday ko”
“The registrar will not transfer the land to the buyer until all the selling parties sign..”
She lay back on her chair shut her eyes… and let her heart pound…. In fear and despair…………
She didn’t know if she was frightened by her own past or dreaded how her husband will deal with such an issue…she slowly sent herself over the edge….
















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  1. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    you are giving tear jerking update aditeee and writing it so brilliantly!
    khanak reaction is moving she is struggling with her past overcome her present :'((
    me tooo i cannot wait to she informs shaan and he hates chembur it reminds him of sooraj and going to gujrat for her inlaws is bringin a earthquake!!
    i'm amazed you bring in so many ideas which are not dramatic or OTT but are so real and human :))

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  2. chandu8881May 22, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Lovely aditee:)
    Poor khanak..she had to go through so much, she's guilty, that she didn't care abt sooraj's parents..how much will she carry on her shoulders?!
    Waiting to see how shaan reacts to it...
    Loved her convo with ujju:)
    Continue soon:))))

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  3. pooMay 22, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Wow!!! Loved it..:) Very touching!!! Khanak is in a difficult situation!!!

    Now she is guilty of not looking after Sooraj's family too..:(

    Loved how she called Ujju and spoke!!! That made her smile..:)

    Already she is playing in her mind how she gonna share this news to Shaan..

    How will Shaan react??? So intrigued and excited to know!!!

    Looking forward and thanks for writing an amazing update..:)

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  4. monika aaryaMay 22, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Awww.... Khanak's roller coster ride of emotions....

    She wants to b in present...called ujju...sweet...

    Exictd fr shanak holi :)

    she hz to face her husband yet... Hz reaction... Her tarmoil... Hope he stand by her... Possasivly....

    Update soon...

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  5. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Casa feels back to a point where Khanak’s life was motionless until Shaantanu…loving it!

    It felt terrible! I loved how she needs assurance that THIS is her new life from Ujju but still the guilt of past overcome her!! So poignant!

    I have no idea how she is going to tell the guy! Obviously it’s not going to be most welcoming but Khanak doesn’t have no choice BUT to go and help the least…although I think aftermath of all this will fill some gaps in their relationship emotionally...

    Thank you Aditee :)

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  6. jalisMay 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    aww dear :( how she gonna do all this why always she has to go through all this
    i hope shan stays calm and try to understand her and her situation she badly needs some support now and better if that support is of shan and ujju is the cutest :)))
    update soon :)

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  7. RamzzMay 22, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Y should Khanak go always on a guilty ride for having a better life.. She too deserves to be happy.. And its not her responsibility to carry every single relatives burden on her shoulder.. Did they established a family thinking Khanak is there to take care of.. Sometimes this girl is bit too much..
    But that is wat she is.. And we love her for being her..
    Awaiting the next part..

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  8. Shalini_SMay 22, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    perfect Ramzzz... u echoed my thoughts..

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  9. adventure_gurlMay 22, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    was listening to Tum Hi Ho while reading this, keep up the great work Aditee, wonder how Shantanu will handle this

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