Its finally the day, Vaidehi will leave her family behind and fly to NYC.
Everyone was emotional but , tried not to show it on their face.
Everyone was running round preparing something or other for Vaidehi , so that she can take it to NYC with her.
Vansh and Sanvi gifted a big bag full of chocolates and her mother and grandmother made sure that they pack at least ten types of pickles and food that she can eat there.
Whole Aggarwal mansion was buzzing with excitement.
Vaidehi sat with her five big luggage bags and trying to fit home made food inside her sixth bag. She stuffed them inside and tried to close the chain.
Sanvi, who was painting her nail ,rolled her eyes and nudged Vansh to help Vaidehi.
He sighed lazily and smack Vaidehi head lightly and gestured her to move aside. He rolled his sleeves and tried to zip it but failed miserably. He grunted in response and tried to zip it again.
Glaring at the bag he, sat on top of it and tried to zip it.
Vaidehi raised her eyebrow in amusement and Sanvi let out an unlady like laugh.
Vansh pouted but let out a scream like a high school girl, when he successfully zipped her luggage.
He dusted his hands and smirk looking at them.
"Let go. It almost time." Vaidehi looked at both of them and opened her arms wide, they both tackled her into a bone crushing hug.
"We'll miss you."
"I will miss you too. And don't eat too much momo and chocolates without me." She sniffle.
"Let's go." She nodded at looked at her room one last time that held so many memories. Wiping her tears she walked out of her room.
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Everyone gathered in the mail hall room to bid goodbye to Vaidehi.
As soon as she entered ,she saw her parents, grandparents, uncle and aunty even Rati bua and her family. She saw her mother and grandmother had tears in their eyes.
First she went near her chote papa and choti ma,(Sanvi and Vansh's Father and mother )she touch their feet in respect and looks at them. Both of they were trying hard not not cry and that made her gulped a lump." I will miss you. Don't let Vansh bhai(brother) and Sanvi eat too much momos and chocolates with out me. Take care of yourself and I will be back soon."
Shiv and Uma smile through tears nodded their head in union, hug her and Uma kisses her forehead,"Take care of your self and call us everyday."
Next she went near her Rati bua and her husband Kishore and touched their feet in respect.
"Take care of yourself and don't do anything that will bring bad name to your family. Eat on time and take of care yourself." Rati bua said and patted her head.
Next she stood in front of her parents and broke down into sobs, hugging them both tightly.
"T–take care o–of yourself and mamma, don't g–give too much sweet to dadda. And you t–take medicines on time an–and don't stress yourself thinking about m–me. Okay?"
Tears streamed down their eyes but both of them nodded and kissed her forehead.
Next was the members who were practical her life. Her bestfriend, her guide, her pillar of strength-her grandparents. She bowed down to take their blessing but they pulled her or a hug.
"Take care of yourself baccha.(kiddo)And call us everyday." Her grandma said and kissed her forehead.
"And when you come next time, make sure that you bring loads and loads of chocolates for me." Her grandpa tried to joke but failed as a lone tear roll down his cheeks.
"Vaidehi, let's go it time." Vansh said and pulled her away from them slowly and patted her head.
Looking at everyone one last time she waved her hand and walked away;to start a new journey.
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Vaidehi reached the airport and looked at Vansh.
"Take care of yourself and everyone bhai(brother)." She said and side hugged him.
"You don't worry kiddo. You just take care and don't forget to call us everyday."
"Will miss you bhai(brother)."
"Ahha, no tears kiddo. Smile and make us proud. Now go." Hugging him one last time Vaidehi entered inside.
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Vaidehi sat in of the chair and sipped coffee while waiting for check-in announcement.
Suddenly ,she felt a gaze on herself, she frowned and turned but saw no one.
Discarding the coffee cup in a bin, she though to explore some of the duty free shops.
Humming a tone to herself she walked around the aisles ,checking items.
She felt that some one is looking at her again but, when she turned she couldn't find anyone.
Shrugging she continued walking. Lost in her though she didn't saw and collided with someone.
She let out a squeal and closed her eyes tightly. Realizing that her bone are in place and she didn't fall, she one one eyes and and then other. Opening her eyes fully she saw a wall. A human wall?
She slowly looked up and let out a shriek inwardly.
There stood a man holding her with a creepy smirk plasted on his face.
Danger alert,she thought to herself and quickly got out of his hold.
"Thank you." She smiled awkwardly.
"You're welcome, pretty lady." He bowed, still amiling creepily.
"What is your name ,pretty lady?"He asked and eyes her up and down.
"Sorry but, I need to go." She said and quickly walked away.
"This is not over yet, pretty lady." He whispered to himself.
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Boarding her flight , she was all set now to take the final step toward her dream.
She squeal inwardly looking out of her window sit.
First international flight and widow sit, what else she would need for this awesome journey? She thought to herself.
Announcement was made and finally her flight took off.
Thankfully she didn't had any other encounter with that creepy man, she let out a breath of relief a looked out of her window.
Nineteen hours of journey and she can't wait to reach NYC.
Air hostess came and ask of she would like to eat eat anything.Answering her with a yes and a smile that looked like a maniac.
Food was server and she attacked her food almost scaring off the passanger sitting next to her.
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Before landing.
Vaidehi snored softly and pushed the hand that was trying to wake her up from her sleep.
"Ma'am please put your seat belts on , we're about to land." Air hostess said softly and tried to wake her up.
"Ma'am?" Finding no other way she shook and and called her loudly.
"I am up, I am up." Vaidehi said and sat up straight and gave an shy smile to the air hostess.
Buckling up her selt belt she felt dizzy.She gulped a lump form her throat. Its finally time.
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After landing , she completed all the formality and collected her luggage bag and walked out from the airport.
And I am here! She thought to herself.
Taking in a deep breath she looked around for her bestfriend. .