Part 16 – Her Heart Therapist

The silence in the room disturbed everyone: Karan, his mother Sheela, Madhu, and Samiksha. His grandma decided to go inside and rest, inspecting the tense atmosphere there. Karan sat next to Samiksha. Despite the current phase both were going through, the fact still prevailed. Karan and Samiksha loved each other unconditionally and truly.

“When did you fall in love with me, Samiksha?”
“What sort of question is it?”
“It’s a simple question. Please answer me.”
“I don’t know. I just fell in love with you.”
“How could you? You knew very well about our differences in financial status and distinct thinking. I mean, our personalities are poles apart. I am calm, whereas you are impulsive.”
“So you think a person falls in love considering the status and the behavioural traits? It just happened.

How can you expect me

to have given a control over these feelings?”
“Undoubtedly, I would say you got an all-in-one life partner in me. All adored me, which assured me of a doted and responsible life partner. Being a doctor by profession meant security of income. Ultimately, I am the one who could tolerate your tantrums with his calm aura, which was surely a good catch by you, Samiksha.”
“Just stop it, Karan. How can you think of me in that way? Am I an opportunist? I fell in love with you for my personal benefit? Love happens without a reason or force. It’s the most beautiful feeling in a human’s life, and you made me feel so low in the blink of an eye. You hurt me, Karan.”
“There you are.”
“What do you mean?”
“So you agree that a person doesn’t fall in love by plan?”

Samiksha stared blankly at him.

“Samiksha, if you can speak for yourself, justify your feelings to prove your righteousness. Madhu didn’t even express herself with a word. She might have felt helpless when you accused her of being an opportunist. You questioned her intentions, whereas she only thought about your well-being in all these years. First, she embraces you and offers her selfless love so that you don’t miss your mother. Secondly, she buries her feelings deep in her heart so you are not hurt. Thirdly, she is happily willing to erase the symbol of her pure love for your happiness. But what does she get in return?”
Samiksha’s brain was processing each word said by Karan, making her contemplate her recent actions.

“The gift of your hatred for her. Your accusations, disrespect and doubting of her honesty towards you. It is enough for a person to break down or hate another bitterly. But to my dismay, Madhu did neither of these. She chose to leave you, your life and her family. A family that she nurtured over the years. Her golden years of life were devoted and showered on you selflessly. And what did she receive? Hatred and shunning.”

Samiksha‘s soul reflected

on what Karan said. Unknowingly, she started thinking of all the years she had spent in the loving company of Madhu, her aunt whom she had welcomed into her life years before as her dear mum. She had bestowed this title on Madhu and showered her with selfless, unconditional love. Nonetheless, Madhu had devoted herself to looking after Samiksha. Taking care of her most minor, silliest needs, ensuring she doesn’t miss her mother for a single moment. She had taken Samiksha in her arms and embraced her every flaw and her qualities.

Relations are made in heaven. Humans are tied with a strong, unbreakable bond, even though they are not blood-related, by the will of the Almighty. Samiksha realised how blessed she was to receive this beautiful gift from God and how foolish she was to shun it away. Her heart was heavy with the burden of guilt, and her lips were speechless.

Finally, she got up

and, locking her eyes on the floor, left quietly.
Karan walked towards Madhu and covered her hand with his.
“Don’t worry. You are in your home. Your son will never leave your side and endure everything to keep you happy and safe.” Madhu could not stop her tears, and she looked at him with eyes full of love and endless blessings.

It was around 8 p.m., and there was a knock on Karan’s door. He opened it, and after a few seconds, a broad smile flashed on his lips. Samiksha stood there, all decked up, along with Mahesh, who was equally well dressed. Samiksha had entwined her arm over her dad’s. She glowed with an unusual beauty that took Karan’s breath away. He also figured out the reason behind their sudden arrival in this manner.

“Please come in.”

Karan allowed them to enter, and Sheela and Grandma appeared to see the guests.
“We are delighted to see you both here. Samiksha, you look so pretty.”
Samiksha walked towards her, hugging her at once. Sheela was happy to see the old loving and kind Samiksha back. Karan approached Mahesh and spoke,
“Sir, I am thrilled to see you here.”
Mahesh smiled and shook Karan’s hand. Samiksha slowly walked towards Karan. What she said next astonished him.
“Karan, we have come to take my mom home. Will you please send your second mother with me? I promise to take utmost care of her. Be with her till my last breath and make sure tears and sorrow break up with her, forever.”

Karan fell for Samiksha

again after the sweet words escaped her beautiful lips.
“Samiksha, what did you say just now?”
She flashed a broad smile before saying,
“Whatever you heard,” and she giggled as always.
Madhu appeared from inside to witness this beautiful, unexpected sight. Samiksha ran into her arms and hugged her tight to wash away all the pain she had undergone in the past days. The sweet union of the mother-daughter charged the atmosphere with love. Pain and grievances were replaced by joy, smiles, and bliss.

Mahesh stretched out his arms, and Madhu happily went into the cosy embrace, forgetting the world. He consoled her, and both were in tears of joy. Everyone around was filled with the same emotions of bliss.
“Let us go to our home. Please don’t leave me ever again.”
“Never,” said an overwhelmed Madhu, gesturing to Samiksha to join them. The trio was lost in a brief moment of sweet union.
“Well, I can send my mother only on one condition. You have to formally come and take her away as a bride. Do you accept my condition?”
“Happily, right, Dad?” Samiksha jumped out with joy.
“Yes, of course, we will.”

“But I have one condition”,

Sheela said, astonishing everyone in the room. All eyes were rested on her.
“We are not ready to come back empty-handed.”
Mahesh and Madhu stared at one another.
“I am going to bring your beautiful daughter to my home with me while coming back.”
Everyone in the room burst out into laughter.
“That would be the best gift I can give you, Sheela,” Madhu said happily.

“In that case, I have one condition,” Karan announced to all present.
Samiksha walked towards Karan and looked eye in the eye, keeping both her hands on her hips.
“Let’s hear it.”
Karan kept his hands on her shoulders boldly and said,
“You have to teach me football.”
Samiksha giggled and hugged him tight, forgetting everyone around them.
“With my heart. I love you so much, my dearest doctor, my heart therapist.”
“I love you too, my footballer.”
They kissed for a brief moment. Later, the ladies in the family cooked a delicious dinner, with Karan and Mahesh’s input, too.

The family

enjoyed a sumptuous dinner amidst chats and laughter. Two couples were on the way to embarking on their journey of a happy life, the most significant gift for the four of them being that they had found one another.

No matter what we decide or plan, destiny is the ultimate player. When it plays its part, humans become mere toys in its hands, and seemingly impossible things happen in the blink of an eye. With patience and perseverance, life gifts us with what our hearts have longed for when we least expect it. So, let us enjoy this journey with patience and give destiny a chance to play its part. Nothing is mightier than Destiny.

A WORD OF GRATITUDE :

I am grateful to my mother, who has always encouraged me to try new things. My elder sisters have helped me throughout. Sushma has commented on each part of my story from her heart, encouraged me to keep writing, and been there for me. Reshma has corrected my grammatical mistakes and helped me improve my writing skills. My niece has helped me learn how to start a website.

I want to thank one more important person: myself. I started my website from scratch and developed it with my heart and soul, hoping to connect with more people. Thank you all.

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