Birthday Boy....Part 3.

Part 1.
https://zubinsanghvi.blogspot.com/2018/08/birthday-boy.html

Part 2.
https://zubinsanghvi.blogspot.com/2018/08/birthday-boypart-2.html


Aarav, who is now visibly disturbed, with a tinge of astonishment and a drop of sweat rolling down his cheek with excitement, nervousness and utter confusion as to how to react to the message. He knows he cannot easily get out of his family huddle being the star of the show. At the same time, he knows he will not be able to be at peace in till he finds a answer to the question "Can I Call?"

Amidst so much of Chaos and uneasiness in his Mind, Aarav is bought back into reality by a "Let's have dinner" call. Dinner is now being served wherein the Women join the Men at the table, making it further difficult for Aarav to Get up and find some Solace. With the tables full of Pizzas and a few Dhoklas, it is now the Women's turn to Interrogate the Birthday Boy.

"और आरव बेटा, सब ठीक है ना? परेशान लग रहे हो।"comes the 1st question from the Best friend of Mrs. Shah, who generally knows a lot happening at the Shah Household. "नहीं आंटी, ऐसी कोई बात नहीं है। सब ठीक है " comes a prompt reply from Aarav who is well aware of the insight that the Lady has.
The dinner table conversation are full of fun, Gossips, Travel Plans and a bit of debate, and then there is another Message on Aarav's Phone.
The only difference is the his phone is closer to his Wife, whereas he is busy in the conversation.

Aarav's wife casually picks up his phone and reads the message, 'At least reply with a Yes or a No!! Anyways Happy Birthday Aarav!! A message that is enough to send the spine chilling and temperatures soaring for the Wife. Aarav, unaware of this message is still embroiled in a bit of family conversation, not knowing about a Notification that is going to bring in a Hurricane in his life.

A sudden Thud of the tipoi and gets up his wife visibly disturbed and angry, an expression of hers that Aarav understands the Best. She storms out of the dining area leaving Aarav in a bit of a Dilemma. Aarav, worried at what just happened, tries to act normally and continues with the on going conversations, albeit being worried about his Wife. In the Meantime, he gets hold of his Cell phone and reading the last message has him in a dire state!!!

Gathering a bit of Courage, he excuses himself  and storms out of the dining set up to go straight to the Bedroom. He tries to look out for her only to find her in the balcony. Aarav calls for her but to no avail .He gathers his courage and stands besides her with his wife visibly disturbed an teary eyed. With a creepy silence in the air, Aarav breaks the silence, "क्या हुआ, ऐसे अकेली क्यू खडी हो?"

His query goes unanswered amidst the sobbing of his wife. Aarav, now visibly understanding the gravity of the Situation asserts himself , "How can I stop someone from texting me?" He asks with an aggressive expression. And then there is a silence again.

" Nothing, just wondering where have I gone wrong" comes a sobbing revert from his wife. Aarav slowly holds her hands and in a soft tone says " ना तुम गलत हो, ना मैं । तुम हो तोह हम है और किसीकी कोई ज़रूरत नहीं नाही किसी और की कोई जगह है।" saying this, he holds his wife with both his hands, looks into her eyes and gives her a hug. The situation has just calmed a bit much to the relief of Aarav and suddenly he gets a Call on his phone.

To be Continued..