SHE'S ONE OF US - CHAPTER 32

                                                     




                                                       

                                       

   




Synopsis:

 The family got the advance money back from the house owner and vacated the ghost house.  Shree's mom won a bike by participating in a leading TV channel program. Shree's mom gave a green signal to Shree's love. Shree shared her happiness with Sai. Sai  hesitatingly said that he wanted to share something about Akhila.

She is not like you !

Shree was very curious and said "About Akhila ? What is that ?". Sai said "One of my friend working in Akhila's company. She knows Akhila". Shree nodded. Sai continued "She said to me that she  always sees Akhila in the company pantry with a guy. They don't look like friends. I hope you got what my friend meant ? ". Shree thought for a minute and said "Lets not come to a conclusion. I will watch her closely". Sai said "I am so sorry . Please do not mistake me". Shree said "No No.. Not at all". After sometime they bade bye to each other and left home. Shree reached home and saw Akhila talking in phone in the room. While Shree entered the room, Akhila pretended to leave the room casually. Shree silently watched and followed Akhila. Akhila avoided Shree and kept on moving to a private place. Shree's doubt got intense. She went to her mom and dad. They were having dinner. Shree asked "Whom she is talking for a long time?". Shree's mom said "She is talking to her friend". Shree said "Amma , She is talking for a long time, Ask her about that". Mom said "I have lot of faith on Akhila. Moreover she is not like you. Family is her priority". Shree became sad and said "Okay , Fine". The next day , Akhila did the same thing. She was in the phone for long time. Shree asked Akhila "Who is in the phone?". Akhila said "My friend , Do you want to talk to him?". Shree shook her head. After a month , Akhila's conversing in phone increased. Shree checked Akhila's phone without her knowledge. It was an international call. The next day , when Akhila was talking in phone , Shree asked "Where is your friend ?". Akhila said "In US , Last month he went to US". Shree exclaimed "He is making an international call , You are talking to him more than an hour?". Akhila said "He will take care of that". Shree gave a wide smile and left the room.

Yes , She is not me

 She went to her parents and said "She is talking to a guy who is in US for long time. It is been more than an hour. I know about Akhila. She never behaves likes this. Don't  believe her too much. I can guess something is wrong, Believe me". Dad said "Don't blabber something. Nothing like that". Mom said "I already said to you that she is not you". Shree lost her temper and said "Yes , She is not me. I said to you frankly from the first that I fell in love with Sai. I didn't pretend, but you believe her so much . If she tells something that you didn't expect from her. Definitely you will be heart broken. I am not saying she is doing a wrong thing, But , I just tell you , Be prepared for everything". But both of them didn't take Shree's words serious. After few months, Everybody was having dinner. Mom asked "How is the food?". Akhila said "Too good". Shree said "Amma, So yummy". After dinner , Shree went to the room and was reading a book. Mom and dad were watching TV in the living room. Akhila came to the living room and said "Amma , Appa I need to talk to you. It is important". Mom switched off the TV and turned to her. Dad too was watching Akhila. Mom said "What is that ?". Akhila asked "When am I going to get married ?". Though Mom was shocked. She said happily "If you want to get married , We can search for a bride groom from tomorrow".  Dad stayed silent . Akhila said "There is no need for that . I already selected my life partner". Mom and Dad were terribly shocked. Akhila continued "He is my colleague and he is in US right now. He is coming Chennai in next two days". Mom didn't talk a word for few minutes. She was stunned out of shock. 

No body is selfish here 

Tears poured down from Shree 's eyes. She heard everything staying in the room. After few minutes Mom said "This is all because of Shree. She is the one who started all these rubbish. She is responsible for this too". Shree was not shocked of her mom's words as she expected those. Akhila came inside the room. Shree said "Why did you do like this?". Akhila gave a fake smile and said "Oh my god ! You are asking me this ???". Shree said "I am not asking why you fell in love with a guy and I will never asks that to you. You should have told them before, so that they would at least be prepared to take this. You were their last hope". Akhila said angrily "Everybody is selfish about their life , Why not me?". Shree said "Don't ever say that, No body is selfish here". Akhila said "It is just because of your attitude, If my sister is going to get married to a guy who belongs to a different community , definitely my life would be at stake.  I don't want that to happen". Shree stood silent and couldn't believe Akhila talking like this. Shree came out and looked at her parents. Mom starred at her. Dad said "You warned us before , but we believed her". Shree said "Don't get upset, If Akhila chose  a person , definitely he would be a very good guy. Believe her. May be she is angry with me and talks like this.  I know those words were not spoken from her heart". Next two days , the home was not a home. Mom and Dad discussed with each other and Dad said to Akhila "Ask the guy to come and meet us tomorrow". Akhila was overjoyed. 

Anbu, the love

The next day morning , Akhila came with a guy with wheatish complexion, stout and bald headed. Mom was terribly shocked with the  first sight. She don't like that guy as she thought Akhila is beautiful and he is not a perfect match. He introduced himself "Amma , I am Anbu (meaning Love)". He spoke for ten minutes and left their home. Mom cried and cried the whole night. Akhila was happy that she finally introduced her man to her parents. Shree convinced her mom and said "It is not important that you and me don't like him , It is Akhila's decision and willingness to marry him. Please don't cry.". Mom again scolded Shree for all the happenings. Shree didn't spoke a word back. The whole night mom and dad were discussing something. The next day Mom woke with the great freshness in her face and heart. Shree and Akhila didn't understand anything. She made cooking and pooja in the early morning. In the pooja room , Mom was chanting slogams. Akhila too sat near her. Shree stood near the room and watching them. Dad was helping Mom for pooja. After finishing pooja , Mom turned to Akhila who is sitting near by. She said with tears in her eyes "Now a days girls like to marry a boy who is looking like a hero. They always gives importance to the external beauty. I was also thinking foolish like others. I was pondering the whole night, You are such a beautiful girl. If you selected a guy like him , I can feel how beautiful his heart might be. I am really proud of you " and whimpered. Dad smiled. Mom hugged Akhila and sobbed. Akhila too hugged mom tight and started crying. Shree disappeared from the spot and rushed to the rest room. Her tears couldn't wait till she reached the rest room. She could feel the pain in her heart. She realized how much she has hurt her parent's feelings for her love. She felt sorry . She was so happy that she been blessed with awesome parents. She thanked god and also blamed him to make her fall in love with Sai. 

The Marriage date 

She came out of the rest room wiping her tears. Still they were talking in the pooja room. She just stood at the entrance of the room. Akhila said "Anbu is also from a poor family. As his name , he is such a lovable guy. We both took a oath that both of our families would taken care of  by either of us". Mom and dad smiled through tears. Akhila said "Next month , He is starting to US again". Mom nodded. Shree slowly moved out of the place and got ready to office. In the evening , Akhila came near Shree and said "Sorry that I spoke to you very harshly". Shree said "Never mind. I am used to it". Akhila realized that she hurt her feelings and stood silent. Shree smiled and asked "Tell about Anbu ". Akhila was happy that Shree talking happily and told about Anbu. Shree smiled for everything and nodded. Days went by. Anbu went to US. Akhila and Anbu kept on conversing through phone. Mom and Dad decided to fix Akhila's marriage. They spoke with Anbu and fixed a date to meet their parents and confirm the marriage date. The family came and confirmed the marriage date. Anbu talked with them through phone. As Anbu's parents were from Village, Anbu strictly said to them not to talk about any dowry. They too accepted Anbu's order. Everything went good and smooth. Mom called one of her dearest friend and her cousins for the marriage. The marriage was fixed and going to be held in Anbu's village. Anbu returned from US.

Convey my wishes to her 

Shree told everything to Sai and said "I am so sorry, I am not in a position to invite you to the marriage". Sai smiled and said "Though , I couldn't attend the marriage , My heart will be always with you and your family. Don't worry. Akhila will be always have a blessed life for her good heart. Convey my wishes to her" and had tears in his eyes. Shree with the gloomy face "No tears. Please I can't see you like this".  Sai said "Sorry , I got bit emotional. Did Akhila ever thought of me these days". Shree with tears in her eyes shook her head. Sai stood silent and said "So , she is still angry with me ?" . Shree convinced him saying "No , No not like that , she may be shy or little embarrassed". Sai looked at her in a pathetic way. Shree exhaled and said "Okay fine , don't worry . She will definitely going to talk to you like before. That days are not too far". Sai gave a fake smile and nodded. They bade bye to each other. In a month, everybody got ready for the marriage and started to Anbu's village. It was a grand marriage. Akhila got married to Anbu. After a week , Anbu and Akhila returned to Chennai. They stayed with her parents for a month. Akhila said that she and Anbu were trying for abroad and they might go at any time together to US. While he was staying with them , Shree was always avoiding him . She felt shy to talk to him. Something stopped her not to be jovial with Anbu. She just answered him to the point whenever he asked any questions. 

Super son

That day , Shree came from office. She was tired and hungry. But except Anbu, no one was in home. Anbu said "Mom , dad and Akhila went to near by friend's place, They will come in another half an hour". Shree gave a fake smile. She went to the rest room , changed her dress and got freshened. She came to the living room. Anbu who was sitting in the living room was not there. Anbu came from her behind and said " Here is the noodles , which I prepared and your tea. Tea is prepared by your mom. She asked me to tell you to heat it up and drink. But you looked so tired and I can also feel that you are hungry. Do not afraid , Noddles will be good" and smiled. Anbu gave the plate and the tea glass in Shree's hands and started working on his laptop casually. Shree was really surprised. Shree neither had good or bad thought about Anbu,  She was totally moved by his love and care. He looked too handsome. She saw him with her eyes full of affection. In a second , she realized why Akhila selected him as her life partner. She smiled to herself and was so happy that Akhila got a great life partner , her parents got a super son and she got a best brother. 


And now I can hear you saying "Akhila's marriage been successfully done. When will be the most awaited Marriage going to happen?". And I say "Soooooon :)". Wait and Watch this space on next Friday for more emotions.