DESTINY

Many Questions were left unanswered and I never wished to turn back at them. I had accepted this path and was quite satisfied. I had never expected that there would be a day when I will have to face these for sure.

In short, my wrong path which I felt was the right path, changed all of a sudden and yes the only culprit was DESTINY.

Sitting on wheel chair, seeing the two love birds in the garden, I remembered my past. I pushed my eyes asking them to take me to that dream. Yet my eyes were stubborn enough to watch the two love birds, the garden, the greenery and finally my dearest son who had brought me here. He looked so cute and natural. That’s the time, I decided, that my past shouldn’t cause any problem to my present.

My six year old kid was so involved in playing but he suddenly ran towards me. Suraj, what happend? – I cried. Mama, it’s time for your medicine – He shouted. I couldn’t understand him. He was so immersed in the game and then, suddenly this thought about his mother... I was deeply touched by his care for me.

From nowhere there was a voice. “Tanu? My love, Forgot your medicines again?” My son rushed towards his dads voice. “Daddy.... How did you know that we are here?”. “Aadi, when did you come and how did you find us here?” I immediately raised my question. “Suraj, Mom is always in hurry and she often forgets her medicines right? So let’s drag her home and punish her by complaining her doctor. What do you say... shall we drag her now?” Suraj with his small hands started pushing my wheel chair. He is the one who keeps telling me to think about my beautiful future. And Aadi has now become my life. He is like Oxygen. I don’t think I would be happy if he wouldn’t have stood beside me.

That Night when suraj and Aadi were fast asleep, my thoughts came forward and they started fighting.. I denied their fight concluding that my past should remain as past. My life is so perfect now. And now, I don’t have anything to look back. When I was deep in my thoughts.. something brought me back to reality.. Ya, its Aadi’s smart phone. He had a message from his office. I unlocked his mobile phone and read the message. “Dear sir, as per your instructions, we have received your guest at our office quarters. Kindly ring back once you read this message. – Anamica.”

I tried my best to wake up Aadi, but he was sleeping so peacefully. I felt it wouldn’t be that urgent to call her at this time. So I left him have his peaceful sleep.
Nevertheless my thoughts were fighting and finally I wanted to put an end to them.. The two love birds, I saw in the garden never left my head. They persuaded me to remember my past.

(MY PAST) .......
I and Nipura were best friend’s from our school days. I was pursuing my graduation in commerce stream while she was doing her engineering. We both were busy in our own college studies and exams, yet never missed our Sunday evening meet. We both stayed in the nearby apartments, but both had different timetables. So Sunday evening was the best time to make our way out. We would share things, roam outside, go for shopping and do many more things.

One day when we were busy in our silly jokes, someone pulled my bag. I was so nervous and Nipura through her loud voice, indicated the public towards that robber. A guy ran towards him and public assembled around them. That guy was the like a real hero among the public. Public cheered for him and he returned me my bag. Nipura noticed that he was from CSI college of technology. The next week, she had all information about him. She took me to a place where he worked during off days. He was salesman at men’s showroom. It didn’t take him much time to recognise us. He rushed to me before some other salesmen could approach. Nipura had already fallen for him. She had brought a gift. She handed it to him. She also said that its a thank giving gift from my me. Nipura asked for his number. Since she left her mobile in hurry, she asked me to save his number. Next Saturday, she suddenly came to my house. She asked my parent’s permission to take me to a college fest in CSI college. This way we went to his college. He had the lead and we totally enjoyed the fest. He was the winner but he was kind enough to give back his leadership to his best friend.

Nipura loved him so much that she always described him and talked only about him. She asked me to chat with him. I also liked him. And hearing to her words, I felt as though I want a boyfriend like him. A guy who has sacrificing nature, who is brave enough to help, who cares for others, who studies well, who earns his own bread without depending upon others. This way we met regularly and discussed about him. Though his name was Kiran, he was popular as Karan. One of his friend followed me to my college and at the college gate I again found him waiting. I went ahead to scold him but he handed me a red rose and a letter. He said Karan had given this to me. Before I could ask him some more questions, he escaped. I hid them in my bag and went straight to Nipura’s college. I called her and she bunked her class to hear my story. She said that kiran is only karan. She was upset as he liked me and not her.

Next Saturday when she didn’t turn up, I went to her and said her something which made her come back to me. I said her that I broke off from him. But she couldn’t believe it. Somehow we were back again and continued our old friendship.
There was something that I hid from her. I had actually met kiran. He took me out and we kissed. The next day, I lied my parents about my stay with my friend and went on a trip with him, where he was supposed to make love to me. At the right time, I received my dad’s call. He asked me to come home as some relatives had arrived home. So, I had to rush to my house. Ofcourse, kiran left me back on his bike. There I found some relatives who had actually come for my marriage proposal.

One fine day, dad caught that letter and he urged for my marriage. I informed this to Nipura and she scolded me for having those papers. She asked me to destroy them right away. I had never read that letter. After this incident, everybody kept a watch on me and Nipura helped me to meet kiran for the last time. He said that he would come and speak to my dad. Nipura still loved him. She was constantly meeting him. I was finally engaged to Aadi. I never liked him. Kiran messaged me that he would come one day to elope me and that he has made all the arrangements for a perfect life. He said he got a job in Dubai and that we could settle there. I sent that message to Nipura’s number and deleted it immediately. I don’t know what happend next... After few days, Nipura was missing. Nipura’s dad gave a police complaint and police arrived to enquire. Police uncle asked me many questions and I gave a proper reply. One day Aadi came home to meet me, but everyone at home were in tears. He was good enough to go back after knowing that my friend my missing. Some days later, when Aadi requested my parents to take me out for a movie, dad was so nervous in giving the permission. Dad was afraid if I would also do some wrong thing in my life. Though dad gave Aadi permission to take me out, he had sent a bodyguard along with me. Seeing the security provided to me, Aadi humorously asked me a question “Did you by any chance love any person and decided to run away before our marriage?” I had tears in my eyes hearing this question. Eventhough I never spoke to him that properly, I was sure that he liked me and that he had accepted me to be his life partner. At the doorsteps when dad saw me and Aadi back, I found his eyes relaxed and happy. I looked sad, depressed and broken. Mom was so concerned about me and my future that she literally never had a proper sleep. Aadi called me and asked sorry for that comment. He also said that he loved me more than anybody and he could not bear those tears in my eyes anymore. He said he would be more than lucky to have me in his life. Lastly he said not to hurt my parents as they really loved me a lot.

It was tenth day after Nipura was missing. I was called by the police again to the station. He wanted to speak to me personally. He asked me to tell the truth. I had to confess my love, about Kiran, about our love, about Nipura’s love... and much more. Atlast I requested the police not to inform my parents about my love as they will break down and that I will never look back again on kiran and would happily marry Aadi. He scolded me and told that if I take any wrong step then he would surely inform my parents.
Few days later, Police people made up to my home and they spoke to my parents. I didn’t have that daring to go and hear to their talk so I was hiding here and there trying to listen to them. Aadi and his parents came home at the same time. Mom asked me to get ready. My relatives helped me in making me a beautiful women and Aadi couldn’t take his eyes off. He was staring at me and everyone teased him. My marriage date was fixed and my parents exchanged clothes and fruits. Finally when Aadi had time to speak to me, he told me not to worry about my friend. He told me that police had called him to inform about her and that she is not traceable.... I had so much of pain. I didn’t know where to go, what to speak, whom to call. I don’t know anything about kiran and my best friend is missing from long time, her parents are so worried, I could not see their pain. I don’t want the same pain to be experienced by my parents. My mom and dad begged me to behave properly and not to make them shameful. Dad and mom loved me so much and suddenly they were seeing me as if I am a big burden to them, as if they were regretting for having given birth to me. So many unexplainable thoughts in my mind... I felt like I shouldn’t live this life any longer.

My marriage was just a week away and all preparations were done. Police uncle again called me to the police station. He said me that Nipura and kiran both were missing. And they had no idea where they are? Did they both elope? Are they both kidnapped? Did something happen to her? Are they still alive? Police had no information. He cross questioned me and Aadi reached there on time. He requested the police not to call me to the police station any longer as it is not right for a bride who is getting married in a week time to roam around the police station.

Police uncle congratulated me and said I was lucky to have Aadi as my life partner. Aadi took me and mom back to our house in his car. He said me that he got a promotion to US and that once my VISA and Passports are done after the marriage, we both would fly to US and would be staying in California. Finally I didn’t dare think of anything. I left my fate take a chance and so I got married to Aadi...

Few days it was burdensome and difficult to adjust with Aadi as he was very friendly and I needed some privacy. He was good enough to give me that time. He looked after me. His parents behaved nicely except in some issues. Next we shifted to California. I was too boared there and so found an interesting job – teaching. I slowly came out of my past, started liking Aadi and yes one day, I took a step forward and made love to him. He is CEO of a software company and yet was virgin till I took his virginity for myself. He is too romantic and he was glad that I came out of shock. He never again spoke about my friend. Now I am blessed with my dearest baby boy – Suraj....

It was morning 10:00 when I woke up. Suraj and Aadi were missing. I sat on my wheel chair and moved out. Suddenly there was a blast. I found so many people in my house. My dad, mom, Aadi’s parents, my cousins and their family... Finally my love Aadi and Suraj. I was overwhelmed with joy and tears rolled out of my eyes.

“My dear wife – Happy marriage anniversary... Thank you for walking along my side for these ten years. You never know the joy and pleasure that you ever gave me. I am happy that it was me who was selected by your parents. I thank lord for giving me such a faithful and lovely life partner. So here’s this surprise from me.” Until, Aadi ended these words, I never left meeting his eyes. He looked happy, sad and confused.

Then all of a sudden there was something unexpected.... I was not sure. I tried to get up on my legs.. thats when Suraj ran towards me. He asked me not to get up. Aadi’s eyes were red. He almost had tears in his eyes. “Aadi.. who is that women. What the matter. What is that suprise. Why are you in tears?” Without answering me, he pushed my wheelchair towards that women. I was not sure of her. But I think I knew her. Yes she was the one... she is my best friend... she is Nipura.

She came forward and hugged me. We both were in tears. Then everyone left us alone and made their way for a small trip. Suraj asked me to enjoy with my old friend and joined his dad for the trip. I and Nipura went along the poolside to have some conversation. Nipura asked me about the accident due to which I am unable to walk. I said I met with accident when I was driving to suraj’s school. Aadi came there at the right time and took me to hospital or I would not have my legs today.

I did not ask her anything about the past but she herself forced me to listen to her. Even after my persistent deny, she told me that she eloped with Kiran to dubai. That night kiran had called Nipura and told to inform me to get ready and wait for a vehicle at 1:00AM in muslim’s burka. Nipura was in love with him. She wanted to be with kiran. So without informing me she stood there in burka waiting for that vehicle. Then kiran raped her and took her to dubai. He made her work in house like a servant and got married with some other women in Dubai who was rich and wealthy. Kiran did not leave Nipura and kept taking use of her. He looked innocent and good to everybody except her.

Last month when Aadi had been to Dubai on work, he met Kiran and paid him lump sum of amount to release Nipura. Then he dropped her to her parents and came back for me. That's the same time when I met with accident. Nipura also told me that she confessed everything to Aadi today morning. That even my parents had confessed the bitter truth about my marriage with Aadi. She did mention to me that, Aadi did not make any comment after hearing to them. Nipura asked sorry to me for all her acts. She was in a way happy for me. We both stared at each other. She was looking ten years older than me. She lost her studies, she lost all hopes and now Aadi gave her a new life. She was so thankful to him.

Everyone came back from a small trip and suraj ran to me. I hugged him and Nipura was more than happy to have had a conversation with me. She finally decided to take care of her parents and live happily. I tried to speak to Aadi but he moved away from me. He left for some office work. I hugged my parents. I thanked them for giving me Aadi as my life partner. If it wasn’t Nipura then it would have been me. I would have been like her if Aadi would not have come in my life.

When Aadi returned back, I tried to speak to him. But he denied speaking to me. I said, I didn’t take my tablets. He didn’t respond. I said I didn’t have my breakfast nor I had lunch nor dinner. He still didn’t speak to me. Suraj was enjoying the company of his grandparents. Aadi took his laptop and started working on it ignoring my words. I tried to stand on my feet. I caught the support of the wall and started walking to him. He suddenly noticed me and when I couldn’t balance, so he took me in his arms and carried me to our room. He asked me to wait. He got me food. He feeded me like a mother and he gave me the required medicine.

In no time I heard suraj crying. I couldn’t sustain his cry. I immediately walked towards him. He had fallen and had got a small scratch on his leg. My dad brought medicine kit and nursed his leg. My mom was watching these along with Aadi’s parents. She said me that dad used to nurse me the same when I was a small little girl. She looked so happy for me. She said that she is proud that I was her daughter. Aadi got busy with his parents. Mom took me to my room and I went to bed with my mom. Next day morning Aadi’s parents requested me to send suraj along with them to India for few days. I denied sending him away from him. But suraj was stubborn enough to go with his grandparents. Aadi promised suraj that he would take us to India when I would get allright. Aadi had requested my parents to stay back for few more days so that I would no longer feel guilty or depressed.

That night when Aadi was back from office, I tried speaking to him. When I sat beside him, he told me that he knew that I had loved Kiran before our marriage itself. Yet he wanted to hear the same from me. He waited for that moment when I would confess everything to him. He said that he was afraid of loosing me. “It took three months to get your VISA and It took another three months to come for me. It was exactly a year after our marriage that I made love to you. Do you know how much I felt like to love you since the day I met you. Do you know the fear of loosing you. Do you know what would have happened to me if you had left me for him.. for that idiot...” saying this Aadi started weeping like a small child and I hugged him hard. We kissed deeper. He was onto me.. We were staring at each other till suraj suddenly interrupted us. “Sorry mom and dad... can I also get some love from you both?” His cute voice and words made us go to him.

My Mom and Dad were happy.. more than happy for me. It is such a great feeling when your parents are happy only because we are happy.. That day I felt my parents must have grown old when they saw me going on a wrong path. But today they were proud of me. Proud that I never made them look back.

Thereafter, I never ever regretted in my life. God always makes a right choice for us. Sometimes difficulties come on our path only to make sure that we get the best...

Now, I completely believe my Destiny....

For the love of my family...