Chapter 40 - Kheer

Meera quickly makes the dinner, now as she has helpers, she doesn't need to do much. Still, she tries to all prepare and cook by herself. But today she also invited Anjali for help. From Aditya, she goes to know that, Avinash is like the kheer made by Anjali, so she tells Anjali to make it. On which Anjali happily obey. And this way the dinner get ready.

"See Chachu(Uncle), Mumma makes the best dinner."Aarav said while puffing his chest. Seeing him like this Meera feels proud. Most often, it is parents who boast about their children but here it is her little kiddo doing this for her.

"hmmm" Avinash doesn't feel this food is very special, indeed it is tasty, but it is not out of the world. But again he can't able to say this in front of his nephew. Then he started to eat the kheer, and then he feels this taste is quite familiar, and with that, some memories come to his mind.

When his father died, he is very little, at that time his mom needs to take care of the business while his brother is also very busy with his activities. He often feels alone and complains a lot about this. He doesn't even eat anything, when his mom return, he tells her to make something with her own hands and often asks for this kheer. And his mom who is very tired after working still obey and fulfill his demand.

Now he is an adult, he understands how much tired his mom must be, that time is difficult for all of them, but he is the one who gets most pampered that time. He has mixed feeling feelings of mind, but even though his heart is still not ready to let it go.

Anjali seeing her all family together can't help but feel happy. It has been a long time since her both sons eat something which she makes. She is grateful to Meera who give her this chance. After the dinner is over. Avinash once again takes charge of Aarav. Meera can say that he is using him to avoid everyone, but anyway, right now they also need to make a plan. And from tomorrow onwards she will see how this Avinash will avoid them.

While cleaners are cleaning everything, Meera tells her plan to Anjali, while Aditya goes to complete his work.

"Hmm, I have some videos of Avinash, and also his old toys and books, can we use them?" Anjali questions her. On which Meera tells her more about their plan, Meera at this time also started recording their conversation.

Anjali started to tell Meera about Avinash, she also tells her how cute her little Avinash is, she even talks about Aditya. Meera can say that Anjali loves her children. She at this time remembers her mom. Her mom too loves her very much, she does so much hard work only for her and her brother, but in the end, she can't able to repay that.

"I feel guilty about the things I do with my both children, but I don't want to hurt Avinash. I just think that it is a phase, and he will eventually start to like women, I also have prejudice over his father's sexuality, I know I do wrong, but I don't want to hurt him" Anjali while can't able to stop her tears.

Meera pulls Anjali in her arms and patted her. She wishes that she can do this with her mom when her mom is crying in front of her, but now there is no use in crying over spilled milk, for now, she will find her mother through Anjali.

"Aunty don't cry. They still love you. And even if that time what you do is somewhat goes wrong, your intention is not. So please don't cry"

"I am sorry" Anjali feels somewhat embarrassed due to this, She is so old, still she is crying like a child, and her daughter-in-law who is so young is the one who is comforting her. Looking at Meera, she feels bad about all her previous misunderstandings, this Meera is too sensible.

After that Anjali tells Meera to go and sleep. Meera asks Anjali if she wants milk, to which Anjali refuses. Meera bid goodnight to Anjali and come out of the room. But when she comes out of the room, she sees Aditya is standing outside.

"whoa you scare me," Meera said while looking at Aditya.

"I wanted to talk with you. Follow me" Aditya replied. He comes here to discuss with his mom and Meera about the things they can do for Avinash, but when he comes here he listens to his mom describing their childhood. His mom even talks about her difficulties, which she usually doesn't talk about with them.

He also remembers the time, the whole family loses an important person in her life, but for his mom, she not only loses her husband, but even needs to take responsibility for the whole business, and also the guilt of his father's death.

His mom is a very soft person, and very bad at dealing with people, only God knows how she manages that time. She has the choice to run away, but she doesn't. She never let anyone or anything harm what their father left behind. He to be honest feels guilty for his mom right now. Thankfully he has Meera now, who can understand his mom, and even make him understand the things. While thinking this they reach at his study.

Meera doesn't know what he wanted to talk about, but looking at his serious face, she feels that matter might serious.