Falling in love after Marriage

Chapter 14

Janaki's POV

I couldn't believe that Vidhu declined dinner with Prabhu mama. We are always very welcoming to spend time with him. But we're not in a mood to dine out with him today. Because we very well knew he is going to share his first date experience with us.

We tried to tell our parents about Nandhini's attitude, but my amma asked us to keep our mouth shut as this decision is to be made by Prabhu mama. And so far my amma too convinced that she will be a good daughter-in-law.

If he was not happy with the date, he might want to spend the time alone to think about it. But he is calling us to join him, which obviously means he is happy about it.

Luckily, Vidhu being already angry about Nandhini's behaviour, easily avoided the dinner by reasoning our studies. Anyway, our inter exams are due in three months. We have a LOT to study.

Next month we have three sets of model exams. And later the month is for our revision. Vidhu is good with theory subject while I am good with practical subjects. With the help of regular tests, I covered the theory subjects. Yet, I have a few problems with some chapters in cost accounting. My classmates convinced Ajay to teach some easy ways to solve the problems. My classmates invited us to join them this weekend. Vidhu knew about it. I didn't reply yet.

Vidhu and Ajay's secret meeting was continuing daily in the parking area. I stopped going there, as I got caught by Akash often. I wonder whether he knew about Vidhu's meeting with Ajay. It would be good until he doesn't know. Because if he knows, he might tell Prabhu mama about it, which leads to more conflicts. It's her life, so Vidhu can choose whatever she needs. Only thing I can do is to pray to God to help us to sense good things to live a good life.

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I decided to stay back and let her go to the costing session organized by Ajay. Because I knew it would be awkward for three of us. After that Sunday, he also agreed to teach them daily in the evening. I asked Jenny (One of my classmate) to inform secretly about the timing of the session. She knew I care about Vidhu. So she will w******p me after Vidhu arrives at the class and also after she starts from there. Vidhu coming here after by 45 minutes which usually takes only 10 minutes from the coaching centre.

I could see the hostel entrance and some surrounding area from our window as our room is on the 2nd floor. I watched from the window to find the reason for her delay.

Ajay is dropping her at the street corner and she walked the remaining distance till our hostel, portraying she did walk from the coaching centre. She was roaming with him.

How many secrets will you keep between us Vidhu! I sighed at that thought.

After I saw her entering the hostel gate, I will move to my bed to continue my studies. She was behaving like nothing happened and sometimes teaches me when he had taught her some interesting or useful techniques.

Yesterday, Prabhu mama had his second date with Nandhini. They went for lunch in Sangeeta restaurant. Nandhini selected the place. He said that he was having a great time with her. That's really good. She doesn't have to behave nicely with me and Vidhu. I just want her to behave well with others in our family.

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Today athai and mama are coming to Prabhu mama's place. I got a call from them in the evening to inquire about Prabhu mama's whereabouts as he was not attending the call. He is supposed to pick them from the bus stop. They are now waiting there. They knew the route to his apartment but they are waiting for him as he promised to get them.

Vidhu went to a coaching centre for her costing revisions. I tried to reach his number but I got the response of busy constantly for the ten continuous minutes. Before that, my athai had tried him for about fifteen minutes. There was no use in hoping him to get them.

I quickly changed into chudi and went to the bus stop in an auto. I found them instantly with the help of the landmark they told me. I sent a text message explaining that I am bringing them to his apartment. They enquired about our studies then asked to call him once again. Unfortunately, the response remained unchanged.

What the hell is he doing? How can he forget about his own parents' visit?

We reached his apartment after 30 minutes and found his car in the parking area. I helped them with their luggage and got into the lift. While I was about to press the calling bell switch, we heard his loud laughter. My anger reached its peak at his irresponsible behaviour. I pressed the switch continuously until my very annoyed mama opened the door with mobile on his hand pressed to his ears.

As I guessed, he had been speaking with Nandhini. From his guilty facial expression, I could say that he totally forgot about them.

Oh God! His preference changed before even getting married. Please save my athai and mama!

He hit his forehead with his hand and disconnected the call telling that he will call back in a few minutes. He started apologizing to his parents who have a knowing smile on their faces. I sighed and entered along with them.

"Mama, have you heard about the call waiting option in the mobile? If not, let me enable that option on your mobile. So that next time, it will help you to look at the reality in front of your dreamland. And also we need not worry about you or your parents need not waiting for their son who totally forgot about their arrival." I spoke with the maximum sarcasm in each and every word. He glared at me and looked at his parents apologetically.

"Hey Janu ma, leave it. Don't tease him too much. He might not notice the time, otherwise, usually, he had been waiting for us before we reach the bus stop. Now go and prepare some coffee. Let us freshen up in the meantime."

My athai supported her son.

"Athai, someone has to speak the truth. And the truth is always bitter. Now you go and get freshen up, I will go and make you Janu's special coffee."

She sighed and went. My mama is smart enough to keep his mouth shut.

I entered the kitchen and started to make coffee. Prabhu mama followed me to the kitchen with his glare. I took only three cups from the shelf and kept them in counter to take coffee powder and sugar.

"Hey Janu, I have enough supplies. You can make coffee for yourself too."

"My dear mama, I am making coffee only for us. We are the guests. And I am not making coffee for any lazy ass here."

His eyes widened.

"Me? Lazy ass? Janu! What has gotten into you?"

"I am perfectly fine. You are the person whose preference changed to his girlfriend from his parents."

His expression turned into soft and apologetically.

"Really really sorry ma. I didn't mean to do it. But time flew whenever I speak with her. If I had noticed the time, I would..."

"Haan yes mama, IF you had noticed the time... IF you had remembered about your parents... But you had not. I already spoke to you about this. Never repeat this again. Or else I would have to do research about torturing you"

"I will not do this again Janu. And you can't hurt me ma. So the research will be a failure."

"Overconfidence is not at all good mama. It's your misinterpretation about me. Do you need samples?

Easy!

I can add chilli powder and pepper powder in your shampoo and body spray... You can have some 'hot' experiences!

Or

I can add some soya sauce to your coffee decoction... 'Great way to start to the morning'

Or

I can empty the tube of toothpaste into your shoes to ensure you have uncomfortable walk the whole day...

Or..."

"Enough ma... ENOUGH."

He joined his hands above his head.

"I am very very sorry Janaki madam. Please don't do anything like this"

He kept his face in total surrender which made me laugh. Then, I prepared coffee for us, also for him. How could I keep my anger towards my family?

I started to my hostel after a few minutes. I refused Prabhu mama to drop me in my hostel because I wanted him to compensate for his mistake by spending time with them. He got me auto and asked me to call him after reaching there.

I already messaged Vidhu about me going to drop her parents in her brother's place. But to my surprise, she hasn't returned to the hostel yet.

As per Jenny's message, Vidhu started from the coaching centre before two hours. TWO whole hours have been passed.

I checked the hostel register to see whether she came here earlier and went out to get something now, but the last out-time against her name is 3.45 PM. The time is now 8.35 PM.

I quickly dialled her number but before hearing the phone ring, I saw Vidhu getting down from his bike. What has gotten into this stupid Brother and sister today? I breathe out all my anger and went to the room to wait for her to come.