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That evening, Roshni and Deepak discussed their plans to move back to Mumbai with Sheetal, and Sheetal was very happy for both of them. Sheetal also mentioned that she and Akash had talked about their plans. She would resign and move to Poona until the wedding and later would try to find a job in Mumbai itself. She was hoping her last day at this firm would be December 1st.
Both Roshni and Sheetal talked about informing the landlord as well, and they agreed to forego the deposit if he created any problems. Deepak told Sheetal that he and Roshni would go back after the team meeting on December 1st, but he would like to help her with the furniture around the apartment. They decided to discuss their plan during dinner.
The three discussed their plan of vacating the apartment and how to move the furniture, and all agreed on a plan and decided to work towards it. Roshni was able to perform simple tasks without much difficulty, although at times she felt tired and in pain, and Deepak reminded her to be careful. It was a busy week for them, but with three efficient people, everything fell in place.
Sashank and Kusum visited Sheetal’s parents in Poona, and it was a good visit. The elders decided December 12th to be the wedding day, and Akash and Sheetal agreed to this date. They concurred to a simple wedding with near and dear relatives followed by a reception for other friends in Poona. Sashank and Kusum decided to have a reception in Mumbai and invite their friends. All planning for the wedding was done with mutual consent from both parties.
Deepak informed Sashank and Kusum of their plans to come back to Mumbai, and there was a lot of enthusiasm in the family with all these developments.
The project close-out meeting was on December 1st, and Deepak and Roshni attended this meeting. Bhaskar informed the team that Roshni would move to Mumbai. All the team members thanked Roshni and Deepak for their contributions, and with a small farewell, the meeting was adjourned.
Deepak and Roshni made their plans to leave for Mumbai on Sunday, December 3rd. Sheetal informed her boss of her resignation, and he made no fuss for her to leave on the 1st. Sheetal met with the HR and took care of all the formalities prior to her resignation.
Air tickets were purchased for December 3rd – Deepak and Roshni for Mumbai, and Sheetal for Poona.
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December 3rd
All items in the house were packed, and arrangements were made to transport them either to Mumbai or Poona. It was a hectic week for all three but filled with excitement and enthusiasm.
Roshni and Sheetal bid farewell to their neighbors, and they left for the airport. At the airport Roshni hugged Sheetal and thanked her for everything, and Deepak thanked Sheetal for her support, especially during Roshni’s accident and recovery. He also thanked her for her support in his task to win Roshni.
Deepak and Roshni left for Mumbai and Sheetal left for Poona on a high note, wrapping up everything in Bangalore.
Chapter 33
Deepak and Roshni Move to Mumbai
Deepak and Roshni arrived in Mumbai, and everybody welcomed them. Sashank was emotional seeing Roshni, for he had not seen her since she’d left for Bangalore. Kusum was glad to have Roshni and Deepak back in the family. The family was united now, and they looked forward to inviting Sheetal into the family.
Roshni slowly walked up the stairs to her room and looked around. Nothing had changed except that it had been maintained – dusted and cleaned. Deepak followed her and held her from behind. He rested his chin on her shoulder, and she leaned her head against his chest. They remained that way for a few minutes with their eyes closed…a great satisfaction indeed to be back to their house!
After a few minutes, Roshni said, without moving or opening her eyes, “It feels so good to be back, to be welcomed by family, right?”
“Hmm,” responded Deepak without any movement.
“Did you see the excitement in everybody’s eyes? They really missed us.”
“Not us…you! You have had such an impact on all of them, including me; it is natural they missed you,” replied Deepak. He was so proud of her.
Roshni smiled and started to pull out of his embrace when Deepak turned her to face him, and they held each other.
“Thank you for everything, Roshni. The happiness you see on Sashank bhaiya’s and Akash bhaiya’s faces is because of you,” Deepak said.
“Thanks to Babuji, if I had not made that promise to him, all this would not be possible,” Roshni responded. She looked into his eyes. “I would have left this house long ago, and you would have never found me.”
Deepak pulled her closer. “I’m glad you stayed to fulfill your promise to your babuji. If not…I don’t know what would have happened to me.”
They embraced each other and remained that way for a few minutes, reminiscing over the events that happened.
“You proved me so wrong, Roshni, regarding my ideas of a life partner and marriage. It isn’t necessary that only love marriages end with good compatibility between husband and wife; better compatibility is possible even in arranged marriages, and there is such beauty in ‘Love after Marriage’…each partner exploring and discovering each other. Thank you for making me understand this. Being truthful, honest and devoted is what makes a happy marriage. Thank you so much for opening my e
yes to this truth.”
He continued, “Roshni, I respected you and had a great regard for you always, but now…I love you for who you are, your dedication, your honesty…everything. I could not have gotten a better life partner than you. I want to spend every moment of my life with you.”
He gently tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear. “Have you forgiven me? Please give me an opportunity to undo all that has been done. I love you, Roshni.”
