Unconditional Love!

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Episode 7:

That was Meera’s first day of work. Guna gifted her amount enough to purchase 5-6 office wear dresses and a watch. Mohan and Adhi transferred amount to her account to get bag and dresses. She wore her favourite sky blue and white colour kurta with white legging and matching earrings. She stood before her mother’s photo and prayed. She doesn’t want to spoil her mood by initiating any discussion with Saradha. Boominathan asked her whether he shall drop her in office. Meera denied and quietly she moved out of the house starting to her office anticipating a new experience. She started to office in her usual auto

She reached on time. 3 more people joined with her. Jyothi, Suresh and Faizal introduced to each other. They all were freshers and this was their first job. All four seemed to be so excited. They were then asked to report to HR for formalities. Once company induction got over, they were taken to 3rd floor. Meera and Faizal were in Thomas team. Suresh and Jyothi were in Nishitha’s team. First day went with fun as they were yet to get allocated with system. They chit chat during the free hours. As it was their first day, Thomas and Nishitha didn’t want to bore them by starting project KT. At 4 o clock, they were asked to leave the premises. She came out of the building. Sathyavarman got down from the car and entered. First he didn’t notice her then suddenly he stopped and came towards her “Hey you! Have you joined? By the way welcome to our group” he extended his hands for a handshake. She smiled at him formally and shook his hand.

“How was the day? Hope you like being here” he spoke casually

“so far so good” replied Meera

“Okies. I will catch you later. I am running for a meeting. Bye. Meet you soon” he ran towards the lift accepting the greetings of other staff by moving his head. She noticed till the lift door closes he hasn’t took his eyes off from her. She felt uncomfortable and walked out of the building.

“Oops. I forgot her name.” Sathya thought while entering the meeting room.

“Hey! He is the MD of this company right?” asked Faizal

Meera “Yes! He would have evaluated you guys right”

Jyothi “No. we have never met him. We saw his pic in newspapers and company site & notice board. Seems you know him already?”

Meera “my interview was done by him. That’s when I met him.”

“Oh! We were evaluated by some other person by name Ganesh” told Faizal. They went together to the bus stop and boarded in their respective area bus. Meera decided to go by bus as she enjoys travelling with her headphones on ears playing her favourite songs and viewing different different people everyday

She directly went to the library searching for Guna. He was sitting in the library reading a book.

“Hi Appa” she sat opposite to him.

“Meera!! Welcome. How was the day” Guna closed the book and beamed

“Nice. Today it was nothing. That’s why I came early. Are you looking dull?”

“kind of. Though I am happy that you have got a job, I am bit afraid that we will not be able to meet everyday. You know…once work has been started not sure at what time you will be coming”

“Even I felt the same. I have an idea. My office time is 9 o clock. I have to catch 8 o clock bus from our stop. Shall we meet in that temple by 7:45? We shall chat till my bus comes? What say?”

“Wow! Cool idea.”

“Can you come by that time?”

“Why not? Kani and Prasanna leaves by 9. I can come and go back before they leave. Not a problem.”

“Ok, Pa. I will take your leave now. I am feeling hungry. Will go home and munch something”

“Bye. I was waiting for you actually hoping to meet you. Let me go home now. Kani said she will come early. We planned to go to Ashtalakshmi temple today”

“Wow. Nice temple. My favorite too. I wish I could join you.”

“Come na. Anyways I wanted to introduce you to Kani. Let that day be today. Come along. I will prepare something for you to eat. Come Come” he held her hand.

“Pa. its ok. I will come some other day. Please” - Meera

“No. No. you are coming with us. What are you going to do at home? Come with me” he pulled her holding her hands. When they came out of the library, Kalyani’s car passed by. She stopped and got out of the car.

Meera’s face blossomed seeing her “Hello! Dr. Nice to meet you. Do you remember me?”

Kalyani remembered that day’s incident “Oh! Yea! How are you ma? Your name??” she rubbed her forehead trying to recollect

“Meera!” Replied Guna “so, you guys know each other already?”

“Yeah! That’s a big story. Our temple plan is still on?” asked Kalyani

“Of course! Meera is also joining us. Let her have tiffin at our home and we three shall go” - Guna

“Wow! Fine then. Come Meera.” - Kalyani

“Poor girl. She is feeling hungry. She has come directly from work. Today is her first day in office. When I conveyed her about our temple plan she said she loves that temple. So I requested her to join us. Let’s start soon. “ - Guna

“Oh girl! Dosa batter is there. By the time I prepare dosa for you, you refresh yourself. After temple, we will dine out. I will ask Prasan also to join us. What say Guna?” - Kalyani

“As you wish my love” he bowed placing one hand in front of his chest and other at his back.

“Oh my god. Prasan is not there. Else he will tease us like anything. Fine. This girl is hungry already. Stop all your drama and come soon. We will go in our car. Come on in Meera” Kalyani held her hands and let her towards the car.

When Meera was about to board the car, Saradha came “you are here? You didn’t go for job today?”

“I…I just came” Meera murmured

“Really! I thought in the name of job you are flirting here?”

“Please! People are around. This is not our home.” Meera pleaded her in embarrassment

“If you are so concerned about your dignity why didn’t you come there directly and what are you doing here” Saradha raised her voice

“Are you a mad? Don’t you have sense? Is this the way talking to a girl in a public place? Are you a woman?” Guna bellowed

“Who are you to question me?” Saradha gave back

Kalyani pulled him in to avoid silly street fight and asked the driver to take the car. Guna kept on shouting at her and Saradha too. She shouted till the car vanished from her sight. Kalyani tried her best to control Guna who was on peak anger. Stating his health condition, Kalyani requested him to control his anger.

Without talking further Meera hurried running away home weeping. Saradha gave a hard look on the direction they went and walked away.

Meera was sobbing heavily due to the embarrassment she had infront of Kalyani & Guna because of Saradha. There were other people too when Saradha shouted. Saradha came in and held Meera’s hair “You cheap slut. Who are they? Who is he to you, shouting at me for your sake? Whats going on? This is a decent family. Get out of this house if you are indulge in such illegal activities”

Meera pushed her hands away in anger. Saradha was about to hit the sofa but balanced. Her anger spiked. She slapped Meera ferociously “What do you think. No one should question whatever you do. You were about to elope isn’t it. I came there and spoiled your plan. So you try to hit me?” Saradha behaved like a mad. Meera closed her ears and ran to her room. She cried badly. Without her knowledge she slept off in disappointment, stress and hunger.

Meanwhile at Guna’s house: Guna was so upset. He went to his room and sat on his bed. He breathed heavily in anger. Kalyani bought a glass of milk which Guna denied to have. She gently rubbed his back to cool him but nothing worked.

“Guna. Please. This much tension is not good for your health. Try to calm down” Kalyani begged

“Kani. Do you know how good she is? How innocent, timid she is? That lady. Is she a woman? Is this how she treats her daughter? Alright, she is not her daughter right. So? So what? Is there a custom that step daughter has to be treated bad. Non sense” he punched his fist on the bed

“Oh? Is she not her mother?” questioned Kalyani

“No way. No mother treats her child this bad” Guna narrated about Meera to Kalyani. Tears rolled on her cheeks. She doesn’t even bothered to wipe it off. Her heart ached and beat fast. She came back to reality when he wiped her tears. “Can a lady be this cruel? Why god has punished such a nice girl?” said Kalyani in sad tone

“Same! Same thing I use to wonder every time I think about Meera. Hold on… you told you know her already is it? How?” asked Guna

Kalyani narrated that incident. “I still don’t know how I got a soft corner which made me to call Sathya and reconsider her, you know, I literally recommend her. She has joined his company only if I am not wrong”

“I got it. When she said Vedha Finance and Corporate Solutions Pvt Ltd, I was wondering somewhere I heard this name. That’s our Sathya’s company right. Good job Kani. I am proud of you. Thank you dear” Guna said happily

“Arey vaa. Guna is thanking me? Something new?”

Guna laughed. “True true. I am becoming crazy when it is Meera. After you, She is something special to me. You know, a kind of bond. I don’t have word to explain. Upon my request she is calling me Appa. See? When I say that I am getting goose bumps” he showed his arms to her. Amazed she looked at Guna. His eyes sparkled.

Smiling at him she asked “you never told me about OUR daughter to me” she stressed “our”.

Guna looked at Kalyani. She remained calm and smiling

“Kani! Are you angry with me for not sharing about Meera to you?” Guna asked in a concerned tone

She denied instantly “Neither literally angry Guna nor upset. Accepting her as a friend and later telling me is different. But, for considering as a daughter, at least you could have given me a headline rather than reading complete news later providing the headline, a pinch..just a pinch of expectation. You need not get approval from me for anything Guna. But…such sensitive things which even made you to be isolated from us because she didn’t turn for some time, her story and her step mom spiked your BP. In these closed to 3 decades of married life, that one week was the most terrible period for me. I was not like that when you were missing and found that you were imprisoned by Chinese army. By that time I know where you are and had confidence that you will come back to me one fine day. But this time, I had absolutely no idea what made you to feel. But still, I waited for you to come to me and share your feelings even though not as a wife but as your best friend. Sorry Guna, this is not to offense you. I don’t want to hide my thoughts about this to you.” She clutched his hands

“I agree. I am sorry!” Guna apologized. His knitten eyebrows conveyed the embarrassment he had to face her. This is the first time in their marriage life, such embarrassing situation arose between them.

Kalyani stiffened her grip on his hands “Please Guna. This hurts. You feeling sorry hurts me more. Don’t do that. The very next moment you told about her, I have accepted her as you wish. I am extremely happy now. Happier than I gave birth to Prasanna.”

Before she completes Guna came closer to her and pleaded folding his hands “Kani. If you too like her, shall we accept her as our daughter in law? She would be the perfect match for our Prasanna. What do you say?

Kalyani gawked at him. A sense of fear slowly prevailed her heart and occupied her brain. Her hands started shaking

To Be Continued…

 

Thank you so much Ratan. It so nice too see you enjoy every episode. Have a good day dear

 

Episode 8:

“Guna! We should consult with Prasanna as well” Kalyani muttered in low voice which clearly depicted that she is yet to come out of shock

Guna’s face shrunk on an emotion which Kalyani couldn’t decipher. Whether that’s upset or worry or agreeing that how he missed that point or what it could be, she has absolutely no idea. But she couldn’t see his face like that. “Guna?” she shook him gently

“Yeah! You are right” said Guna in a blunt tone. He then moved away to terrace

“What happened to him? He was never like that” Kalyani thought and followed him

“Hey! I am fine. Just I need to bring myself on a control. I think my mind is wandering here and there. Better I will listen to some music. That soothes my mind and clear the confusions. Right?” smiled Guna and patted her shoulder. With his fingers he extended her lips signaling her to smile. Kalyani smiled but still in muddle. Guna was never unpredictable. She can read his mind at any point of time. Even during the last cardiac arrest, when he entered the operation theatre, his eyes conveyed her that he will be back. When everyone was too worried what will happen to him, it was Kalyani alone who stood strong that nothing will happen to him. Most of the times, she carry out things reading his eyes. She never went wrong with her interpretations from his eyes. First time in their 3 decades of marriage life, she is unsuccessful in envisaging his thoughts.

While Kalyani stood watching him, he went to the home library and locked. She stood motionless. Tears rolled on her cheeks. Weak eyes slowly grew adamant and took a decision “No matter what! Meera is my daughter in law. I want my Guna back to normal. Till I am alive, I won’t allow even a tiny sorrow to eat up his mind” she wiped off her tears and walked towards the home library and knocked the door

After 3 consecutive knocks Guna opened the door “Kani??? Come in”

She pushed him in and both sat on the sofa. She look at his eyes sharp “Guna. I am with you. No matter what, Meera is our daughter in law. I will face whatever issue comes and I am confident enough to overcome all when you stand beside me.”

Her sharp eyes depicted that she is strong in what she is saying. Guna’s face brightened “But Kani…” Kalyani interrupted him at once “if it is you who wished, then no one can stop me from doing that” she clutched his hands tight

Guna couldn’t control his emotions. He shed happy tears “But your point is right. We should consult with Prasanna first”

“You don’t worry about anything. Convincing Meera, her parents, Prasanna everything, let me take care. I want my Guna to be happy always”

“Thank you Kani. I was ashamed on myself on how I missed thinking about our son when I decide about his marriage”

“Need not be. You have full rights for that. I want you to be majestic always. You need not, should not, MUST NOT feel ashamed for anything. I am there to satisfy all your wishes” Kalyani said in firm tone

“I am blessed, luckiest to have a wife like you. Don’t know what I did to you or what I am going to do” Guna said folding his hands

“The unconditional love which none of the wives have got except me. You still love me how you did on day 1. That’s a boon any girl longing for. Without any efforts I got this boon. What more a woman need in her life. Only expectation for a woman from her husband is unconditional, boundary less, ever trusting love care and support. That you started pouring on me before I became yours completely. For this priceless thing, I can go to any extent to satisfy all your desire Guna. I need you. You alone than anything and everything.” Guna nodded his head up and down. Both felt happy for each other, their hands clasping each other’s. Silence prevailed for few minutes. The melodious music of MS Subbulakshmi blended with mild breeze from the opened window filled the room along with the love the couple shared with each other.

It was Guna who broke the silence “Kani. Let this be within us for some time. I want to talk to Meera first and understand her mindset. Later we shall talk to Prasanna”

“Ok” responded Kalyani, still her heart kept on throwing an alarm which she purposefully ignored

Days become weeks and weeks passed as a month

Meera was so excited as she got her first salary. She has not mentioned anything about her step mother or her mother’s demise at the small age to anyone in office. She has settled well in the job. Meera, Jyothi, Suresh and Faizal became close friends. Under the leadership of Thomas, Meera learnt her tasks soon and executed well. Thomas guided her when she needs. Workplace happened to be a cool place for Meera.

Once in a while she met Sathya but she ensured to cut short the conversation with single statement and escape from the place as quickly as possible. Sathya admired her ignorance as well. He fell short of words when he meets her. His mind became foggy when he think about her. He realized eventually that she has occupied a space in his heart.

Love at first sight?? He smiled within himself. When he realized that, immediately he texted Prasanna. Sathya and his family always address Prasanna as GP (short form of G. Prasanna)

Sathya: Macha. (Dude) Guess what? I am in _________

Prasanna: Office…whats new in it?

Sathya: <Angry smiley>

Prasanna: ok..ok..chill..theatre?

Sathya: Grrr…emotion da

Prasanna: depressed?

Sathya: uffff. Happy feeling da

Prasanna: cloud nine? You won a big deal

Sathya: think out of the box da macha

Prasanna: better you tell da. Couldn’t think beyond that?

Sathya: find now <Blushing smiley>

Prasanna: Blushing?? You came to office without pants? All laughed at you

Sathya: if you were in front of me, I would have killed you

Prasanna: oh? I guessed that right??…Hahhhhaaaaa… girls in that list?

Sathya: I unfriend you

Prasanna: Hahhhaaa…you can’t da…

Sathya: for hell sake, yeah, true

Prasanna: Tell me da. Whats the matter?

Sathya: I am in love da Macha

Prasanna: Cool da. Who is that poor fellow?

Sathya: she is working in my office

Prasanna:: Bingo. Tell me more buddy

Sathya got a call which is from his sales team. He got something important to do with. He texted Prasanna and continued the work

“GP! Getting back to back calls. Will text you back”

“Cool dude. Eager to know about the thief who stole my buddy’s heart. Happy for you” Prasanna texted back

Sathya has to travel to Mumbai and Delhi for back to back client meetings for a week.

Meanwhile Meera has got a shirt for Guna in her first month salary. Her secret account became her salary account now. When both met in their usual meeting spot, the temple, she fell on his feet seeking his blessings. Though Guna scolded for wasting the money for a shirt, he actually loved it. He would have embraced the shirt for around umpteenth time. The happiness was clearly visible in his eyes. Seeing him Kalyani felt happy and admired how he relishes a small gift from the girl who touched the depth of his heart after her. She was not possessive rather she felt happy for such a cute relationship. After all she wanted to be a part of this relationship. A small expectation at the corner of her heart for this duo to become trio and later become quadro and hence the family getting big; the thought gave Kalyani the pleasure she had when she gave birth to Prasanna.

She prayed the almighty that the happiness should last forever. Whenever she thinks about it, she constantly noticed the negative instinct her heart is giving and she constantly ignored it forcibly

A week later:

Thomas, Meera, Jyothi,Faizal and Vikram who was senior to Meera & Faizal were called by Jawahar the Senior manager of their department

“Team! We have got a new project. This is to build a financial data model app for our new client, the requirement is complex. So the client has requested to work in their location. We chose you as the project delivered by Thomas and his team set records in the history for their on time and zero defects delivery. Thomas, Our top management has decided to allocate you in this new project. Vikram, as a senior person guide and train these 3 freshers well. The timeline is stringent. I want you guys to cooperate for extended evenings and if required nights, probably for weekends as well. By this evening you will get all required details. That’s all from my end. Any questions?” completed Jawahar with a pause

“We will give our best as always Jawahar” assured Thomas.

“Great! You guys can proceed now. Call me if you are facing any issues there” saying Jawahar moved his eyes and fixed at his laptop

The 5 people met in the conference room. Thomas explained how the work at client location will be, set the expectations and appraise them with the rules, Do’s and Don’ts’s

The three freshers simply moved their head up and down for everything.

“This is going to be a challenge, but I would say a wonderful opportunity to prove yourself. You are lucky to get such an opportunity in a short span of time. You shall learn a lot. Do your best” said Thomas.

The client office was located at OMR for which Meera has to travel an hour extra. She has to leave by 7:15 AM from her house so that she can be in office by 9 sharp. “How will I meet Guna pa?” thought Meera.

She called him during break time to convey this. “Appa. I have to work in client office for a new project for which I should start by 7/ 7:15 in the morning”

Guna “That’s nice. You will rock well as always”

Meera “But, Appa, How and when will we meet. Seems I have to work late evenings sometimes night too?”

Guna “Meera, is that safe? How will you travel during night time”

Meera “Cab will be arranged pa”

Guna “Then its ok. Don’t worry about how we meet Meera. I will come by 6:45 to the bus stop.”

Meera “But, should that be ok? You wake up by 7 usually. For my sake you have to wake before 6/6:15. That’s a trouble for you appa”

“For you, I can stay awake Meera “ Guna replied immediately

Her lips widened at his reply. His love melted her completely. “Thanks pa” she replied where her voice broke

“My daughter should never cry for anything. I have told you many times. That’s a strict order from me” said Guna

“Yeah! Yeah! But most of the time it is you who makes me cry with your love” she smiled while wiping her tears

They spoke for some more time and she came back afresh. She took a deep breath and started her work with a new energy. Her mind and heart felt energized. Throughout the day she was seen smiling cherishing the care and affection Guna pour on her. She saw Girija in Guna. His love is pure, motherly, without expecting anything back, eternal and priceless.

To be continued…

 

Enjoy the story friends. Wishing you all a very happy weekend. Meet you on Monday. Bye
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