Chapter 40: chapter 40

Author's POVMeera saw her mom walking back and forth in the living room..She was tense, worrying about Meera meeting Rekha after all these years..When Rekha entered, her mom strode towards her and asked, "Meera are you ok??"Meera sat on the couch and said, " what will happen to me maa??, I am fine.. I know you are worried about me meeting Rekha and that was the reason you were stopping me in the morning right?Grandma nodded her head.."  Mom,  I  reconciled with Rekha and even Sanjana agreed to  design the jewellery, the problem is solved now"..How can you forgive Rekha ?? how can you forget what she did to you?? Grandma asked.."Mom, she did nothing to me, don't blame her for nothing.. It was my decision to remain single and moreover Manoj never loved me nor I expressed my love for him , so  how can I blame him??I have moved on mom and I am happy now with you and  Kriti around me...So  let bygones be bygones , I suggest you too forget everything and live with a peaceful mind..I know you might have spoken something rubbish in the morning with them, otherwise they would have never said no..Anyways , I am inviting them to a wedding so I expect you to be a little polite with them…"Grandma nodded her head but she was not able to digest the news Meera gave to her just now..*******When Meera left , Sanjana took her mom's hand and said, " Mom, are you happy now??""Yes Sanju, I was carrying the guilt and burden all these years in my heart, now I feel much lighter.I didn't expect Meera to behave so normally.. I am so happy Sanjana.."Sanjana smiled , hugged her mom and said, " mom , I will go work on the designs now, you take rest, you are mentally stressed out".She then left for her room..After reaching her room, she took out her mobile and called Aditya..Aditya picked her call for two rings..She heard a deep sexy voice from the other end.He leaned back on his chair, running  his hands in his hair and said," How can someone remember  me this hour".??" Because someone didn't inform me about someone's arrival", she replied."Hahahaha, so Meera maa, visited ??"he asked ."Hmmmm, and you know what, mom and Meera aunty reconciled.. I am so happy Aadi..", there was joy in her voice."I expected this sweet heart, knowing Meera maa all these years, I know she will reconcile.."And what about the designs?? Did you agree?? He asked.."What do you think?? ",she questioned playfully.."You might have agreed", he said slowly.."Hmmm, I told her to send someone to pick up the designs tomorrow..""why, someone else,I myself will come to collect them", he replied.."No need, I will not meet you", Sanjana said in a teasing tone.."But why?? He responded sadly.."You removed me from my job forcefully, I am still angry with you??", She replied with a pout..Aditya chuckled when he heard her, he was imagining her cute bubbly face pouting.."why are you chuckling?? ""I was just imagining your red cheeks and red lips , they might have become even red now because of anger, maintain the anger, I will come and squeeze those lips tomorrow.."Sanjana blushed when she heard him and said " Will wait for you"..Sanjana got involved in her designs.. She has worked late night to finish her designs..When she woke up , her mom was getting ready to go somewhere."Mom, where are you going??""Did you forget? ,today is Shamili aunt's son's wedding.. I will come late in the evening..I have already Cooked food for you, don't get yourself involved too much in the designs and eat your lunch on time.."Sanjana nodded her head in agreement.."Ok, I will leave now, lock the door..", Rekha said and left the house.Sanjana locked the door, went to her room, took a bath and wore a blue churidar.. She combed her hair neatly ,applied little makeup and looked at herself in the mirror..When she was satisfied with her look ,she came to the kitchen and ate breakfast..She is gonna meet Aditya after a long time..because of happiness she couldn't eat more..She was all smiling and started humming a song..She went to her room and started working on the drafts..When she was done, it was already afternoon.. She heard a knock on the door.. She expected to see Aditya but  she was greeted with  a huge white colour teddy bear  at the door .A beautiful smile appeared on her  red lips.. She guessed it was from Aditya..She looked around , but didn't spot him..She felt disappointed and closed the door..She started cuddling with a teddy,it was   so soft and she loved it.She thought of calling Aadi to thank him, but  she heard another knock on the door..She rushed to the door and saw a round jute basket  which was full of  toblerone chocolates..She jumped like a kid  when she saw them.. She looked around but didn't see anyone.She was so happy to receive these from Aditya.. these were her favourite chocolates..When she was lost in her happiness, she heard another knock..She rushed to the door ,to see if it's Aditya, but to her surprise  she saw a two layered bamboo plant in a pretty mosaic mirror pot..She picked it and saw a small note saying," May this plant give you a lot of luck and fortune"..she closed the door and put the plant on the table.. she touched it and whispered," you are my luck and fortune Aadi".. When she was lost in her thoughts, she heard  knocking on the door again..There was a small gift box . She  opened it and  saw  a Chanel  perfume bottle..she applied it lightly on her wrist and inhaled the perfume.. "it's too good", she whispered..she applied it  lightly on her neck...She imagined Aditya smelling her and immediately blushed..She took out her mobile and called him.."Aadi, enough gifts... Where are you??""Open the door", he said..She ran towards the door and opened it quickly, he stood there with a big bouquet of red roses.He wore a casual  red t-shirt and black jeans today.. His looks are no less than a movie hero..Sanjana blushed when she saw him.She took roses from his hand and moved aside signalling him to enter inside..He saw all the gifts placed in the  living room..She walked behind him    admiring his broad shoulders.He stood in the hall with his hands folded.. and observed  Sanjana smelling roses in her hand.. He stared at her with a lot of love..She felt his stare on her and looked at him, He didn't move his eyes from her...Sanjana hurriedly placed the roses on the table.."Where is aunty?? ""She went to attend a wedding....""Oh!!", A sly smile appeared on his lips..He dragged her into his armsHer hands were on his chest and his hands around her waist.."You look so beautiful today".She smiled and asked," Why did you send me so many gifts ?"he dragged her even closer and said " they are nothing".."What will mom think, if she sees  all these?? "She will think, " I  will take good care of her daughter".. he said, moving her hair strands from her face..She hit him playfully, looked into his eyes with tears in hers.."Hey sweetheart, why these tears?", he said, wiping them..She hugged him tightly and said, I am getting used to your love, don't leave me Aadi, I can't live without you...He placed his head on hers, held her tightly and said, " I promise Sanjana , you and me will be together till our last breath"She released herself from his embrace, wiped her tears and asked," did you eat??"He nodded as no..Come let's eat together, she held his hand and walked towards the dining table...He walked with her like an obedient child..She served him food and both of them ate peacefully..Later they sat on the couch  and watched a movie on the T.V together..She placed her head on his shoulder and held his arm..When she was watching seriously ,he got up, went into the kitchen to make coffee for them.He came out with two coffee mugs and gave one to Sanjana..She was surprised to see him making coffee ."you know how to make coffee??", she asked.."Learned from mom recently", he replied..She sipped it and said, " You make good coffee"He stroked her hair and said, " I will make it for you everyday after our marriage"..She smiled and said , " thank you"..After the movie, Aditya asked Sanjana ,"where are the designs?? ""Oops, sorry I forgot, give me a second , I will bring them.."She quickly ran to her bedroom, brought her drafts back, and gave it to him..He stood up saying, "ok Sanjana, I have to leave now. "She nodded with tears in her eyes.. She wanted to be with him forever..He cupped her face, and said," hey!! I promise I will spend more time again next time, don't cry sweetheart"..She took his hand and kissed it lightly