The transport system is not that developed here. I have seen bullock carts but people prefer to walk here. So I am walking towards the market. From the original body's memory I know the way. The market isn't that far from my house.
It has everything starting from fruits, vegetables, shops for clothes and stitched clothes, fish and meat, sweets and everything.
And since I am craving for meat for sometimes I am going to buy a little bit of everything today. First dress for my daughter.
The market place is big....stalls are decorated in a line. It's not that crowded here, hawkers calling for customers , people bargaining. The sweet smell of sweets and food is in the air.
I carefully inspected the area....cloth stores are really less here, few open dress shops where clothes are in full display and must say I didn't like the design at all, guess I have to buy cloth and get it stitched for purvi.
I have also noticed that food stalls are really less and the variety of food displayed is not that tempting. If I decide to open a fast food stall here then I guess I can earn money quite easily. I just have to know where to put my stall and how to handle the crowd.
well for now let's just enjoy shopping. I went in a cloth stitching shop. what I heard from others is here you can buy cloth and let them stich it for you. villagers knows how to stich so they just buy clothes and leave. But since I don't know how to do it....I have to depend on the tailor to do my work.
As I was looking I found a girl sitting in a shop doing work. Well it's rare to see girls working in this era. I walked into the shop, the girl looked up and smiled. Her smile is so pretty.
" come in have a sit....which type of clothes you need. I have clothes for shirt, pants for your naughty boys...so hard cloth wouldn't tear easily and is washable. " she said pulling out several clothes.
" I want some clothes for my girl....my eldest daughter. " I told her and she stopped what she was doing and looked towards me like I said something unusual...but she recovered quickly.
" certainly which color are we thinking yellow, green....pink? " she asked showing me few colors. They all looks so dull, my daughter is so bright...and chreefull...and considering the cold weather have to buy something warm for her. so that when the weather is colder she can wear warm clothes.
It's not that I don't like the little boys, they are adorable, specially Arav but they do have enough dress and are constantly getting gifts from family but my daughter is not getting any so it's my duty to spoil her a little.
" They are so dull....show me something bright in color...do you have anything in red? or blue? or bright green or white color? " I asked her and she nodded. she brought out some clothes and they look amazing.
" perfect....I want you to make a summer dress for her with the light green one. And two winter dress with red and blue ones okay. can I have a paper I want to show you exactly how I want them to be. " I told her. she nodded and went inside her shop to bring me pen and paper.
I am not a good artist but I think I can manage to explain her that how I want the dresses to look like. When she brought the pen and paper. I took the pen and drew a barbie frock with a bow in the middle. it would look nice on her.
And for the other one I drew a high neck, long sleeved top of white color and and a blue skirt. she will look so pretty in them.
" Here I want the frock to be light so that she can wear it on hot summer days. And the white one should be a little heavy so that it can keep her warm in winters. And I also want you to make a pair of pants for her with red cloth. " I instructed her.
" Didi ( Elder sister) your drawing is soo good....they looks amazing. " she said looking at the picture. "They are not that good...so when you think you can finish making them? " I asked her. she looked at the design and thought for sometimes.
" It will be in twelve days....than you can pick it up. Didi since you are custom making it. It will be costly....I will take one rupees in advance and two rupees when everything is done. " she said , her eyes still on the painting.
For the period I am in its still expensive but I am willing to do it for my daughter. " I would have argued but since you said you can do it...I believe you and am willing to give you the money....dont disappoint me. " I told her to give her advance money. she wasn't expecting that.
" You really love your daughter...well your dress will be ready soon. " she said happily. I sat their discussing some other stuff than left her shop.
I have to buy some stuff for my family so I brought some home, like egg, chicken, some fruits like apple, watermelon.....some dry fruits. A bag of candies for the little ones , a special type of chocolate powder is available here...for kids so I bought one box, milk powder, liquid milk and Imlie Achar.
As I was coming back a fine smell of meat bun was in the air. An old couple was making big eats buns. The smell made me hungry. They will be good for evening snacks. After buying them I took them in a basket...but its so heavy and I think I handeld it wrong cause I almost lost my grip....but before I drop everything two pair of hands caught the basket for me.
As I looked up I saw a pair of calm eyes looking at me. His face is calm, he looks like he is prince of fairy tales or actor from movies. He doesn't look real....looks like painting to me. But in this Era I shouldn't stare at boys like that...or people will call me names. But I wish he was my husband.....but....never mind.
Actually original body had so less interactions with her husband or she thought of him so less that I really cant imagine his look in my mind. I must say something...I am making a fool out of myself.
" Thank you. " I told him and took the basket from him. " Hmm."he gave a short reply....why he is looking like I must know him and me not knowing him is bothering him? But do I know him?
" Thank you again...." I said and didn't wait for any reply and started walking towards home.No unnecessary drama needed....all my attention is for my kids. I wonder what my kids are doing now .
Arati Devi ( POV )
The way kids are waiting for her shows how much they love her. she really have changed for better.
" kids....I am home. " as soon as the kids heard their mother they ran out to meet with her. I took Arav in my lap and walked out. The kids surrounded her and she sat in the middle happily chatting with them.
Aakash fetch water for her to drink, while her other son fanned her with a hand fan...must say she taught them well. she handed them all one sweet and told " Each will get one everyday...dont be naughty or you wouldn't get anything." she said and they nodded.
" Mother..." she called me as soon as she saw me sranding. I walked towards her, she stroked Aravs cheeks but didnt take him from me.
" I have brought watermelon....since its almost lunch time...let me heat up the food and than we can eat together. " she said and I cant believe my ears...she wants to eat together.
" Than we can have sweet watermelon. And let me send pradip to bring father home...he can also enjoy lunch with his grandkids. " she said still waiting for my reply. And I have somehow lost the ability to speak....all her life she blamed us for her end of dreams...than why is she being soo good? I just nodded. she smiled and happily went it.
I am still wondering what just happened...wish my son could just see the development in her. He would have become so happy. God has finally blessed our family...I am too happy.