Advik ( POV )
The sight which welcomed me home is quite astonishing. My parents are sitting in my house varanda eating watermelon.....as far as I remember trishna didn't like them and to punish our marriage she first separated them from my life...then what are they doing here.
My kids are happily eating, it looks like they are well fed, and well kept. As soon as the kids saw me they rushed to me....even my mother walked towards...the only person who didn't move at all is...trishna.
She stands like she saw a ghost....I saw her in the market today. she behaved like she didn't even know me....I could have helped her with the basket but she walked away like she doesn't even know me. And walked away like I am a stranger.
Even now she first looked like I was a creep following her from market to her home and when my kids called me father she realized that I am her husband. In fact in the market I thought I saw a hint of admiration in her eyes...but it could be my imagination also. why will she be attracted to me.
We stay in the same house, we have a son together but she doesn't even look at me....must be my mistake. The pressure of family was on her...and she wanted to get it done with that's why she had a son with me after that...nothing. I must be mistaken. I took arav from my mother.
" My boy....how was your journey? How are you? " asked my mom all concerned. I reassured her saying ' I am fine, nothing happened to me '.
" where is our gift dad? " asked my little ones. I smiled at them and told " I have gifts for everyone...let me rest fitst than I will show you. " I ensured them.
"Mother I haved brought the tea leaves you like...hope you like it. " I told my mom handig her a tea bag. She smiled brightly and said
" you didn't have to do that....but since you bought it...thank you. "she said with glow in her face.
That little boy hugged my neck. Has seen him after a week. " Pradip fetche some water for your father, Akash you know what to do...purvi help me. " came a few instructions...she instructed and the kids started working.
Pradip my eldest son fetched me some water I washed my hands and feet, Akash gave me a towel...as I sat down the varanda...purvi brought lemon juice for me and Arun my little boy hand fanned me. I feel so much loved and that made my heart warm.
" How is the chief of another village? Doing better? "asked father. I nodded and started answering him but my eyes are looking for the figure who took me by surprise today.
" Your wife has invited us for lunch...made tasty food. she is changing...make sure you treat her nicely. " said my dad. I nodded. Hope I get an explanation soon.
Trishna ( POV )
From the time he entered the house his eyes were on me, monitoring my every move. So at last I hurriedly instructed the kids to do some work and rushed in the kitchen.
My heart is beating fast. what will I do now? The kids didn't understand but he who has a son with the original owner will know I am not the real owner of the body.
I sat down to reheat the rest of the food and fry something for him. purvi helped me wash rice and vegetables...have to cook fast. He must be hungry.
But when he will ask why I didn't recognize him in the market? How to avoid the situation? Should I say that I wasn't paying attention? or I forgot some part of my life? He is a doctor...he will know.
As I was thinking I heard him say " My little boy.....so cute. " his voice is so good I can hear him all day. My In laws left and guess we are alone now...elders have left.
I can't spend all day here. " Go call your father for lunch. " I told purvi and she rushed out. soon she came with her father. Did he walk out of any painting or movie...cause he doesn't look real to me.
He sat down on the mat...I brought his lunch for him. He washed his hand and started eating his food. " Thanks for the food " he whispered. Everything he does is so good...how on earth the original owner didn't like him.
After lunch I tidied up the kitchen, cut watermelon for him and brought it out. He is sitting on the mat outside with the kids. He said " I brought gifts for everyone....this little jhun jhuni for Arav. " he handed arav a little circle bangel type thing with bells...arav laughs every time that thing makes noise.
" Arun, Pradip and Akash...here I have bought a football for you to play....pradip you must share it with your brothers. " he said handing them the ball. " we will share..." all three said together as if they are taking oath.
" And for purvi I bought you a doll....you wanted it right? " he asked handing her a doll. The doll is pretty....it has green sari on and a red bindi in its head. " Thank you. " she said shyfully. Daughters in my time would be the first in line to get gift and fighting for more attention but look at her as if her father is stranger for her.
What am I waiting for? As if he bought any gift for me...he does have a child with trishna...so they are like a real married couple for a year or so.... but it has no emotional attachment.
" Father....you didn't bring anything for mother? " asked Arun to Advik. " I was...umm..."he mumbled but couldn't answer...well he looked cute though.
"Its okay...mummy is too old for gifts. " I told them and he gave me another suspicious look. control or he will know the truth. " you can play with our ball..." said my boys and I gave them each a kiss.
" You can play with my doll too. " said purvi and I hugged her...she is cute. " can we go out and play? " asked Akash.
" No, its too hot outside...take a nap and go out in the evening. " I told and they went inside. Now its just me , Advik and Arav sitting together. What will I do now? How will I act normal? God help me...have to make a story first.