Destined to be yours

Chapter 58| Memorable birthday

They settled down on the bed as Neil began to pull out the red box from behind.  He handed it to Ahana as he sat back and watched her while she looked at her present excitedly like a kid.

Neil:"This is your Birthday Present Shona. I hope you like it. I have been working on it for few days now and it also...well why don't you see it yourself "

Ahana nodded as she unwrapped the gift. By the structure of the gift, she could clear tell it was a box but she couldn't tell what the gift actually was. After unwrapping the paper, She opened the box and saw a scrap book.

Ahana:"Neil this?"

Neil:"Open it"

Ahana opened it to the first page and found few pictures of her and underneath it was written " Beautiful memories for my beautiful queen"

Ahana turned to the first page. It was filled with pictures of her with kids, Neil and everyone else in the family. In the middle was a heart that said pull me. Ahana pulled it and a small note came out which read.

Note:" Though there are multiple women in the world out there which are amazing and beautiful, To me only you exist. As a gift I would like to present the life journey of the Woman which I fell lucky to call mine."

Ahana turned to the next page to find photos of her from a small age till adult. Though there were less childhood pics, The collage showed her life in it.  Underneath few photos was a note which said "pull me". As Ahana pulled it, She saw messaged from people in the photo to her. She saw 2 pull me notes on this page. One under Sanjeev and her pic while another under her and Prabha's pic.

Ahana pulled the one under Prabha's name and it stated "Hello beta. Happy Birthday! Though I know you don't like celebrating your birthday much, I am sure Neil can change it now. Ahana you are a amazing girl and I am really grateful for getting a chance to be your mother. Though you came into our house as Our daughter in law, We always say a daughter in you. I am lucky that instead of just saying I was really able to fulfill the duties of a mother by pushing you into this marriage. Ahana I am really sorry for any mistakes I have made regarding you but trust me everything Sanjeev and I have done our for your happiness. I hope you understand that someday. A very happy Birthday dear. Can't believe You have grown so much."

Ahana next pulled out Sanjeev's note which stated "Happy Birthday Ahana. I wish you all the luck in the world. You make me so proud Baccha. I am sure you parents will be proud of you as well if they were here. Ahana even without any blood connection  you have been the most amazing daughter on can ask for. I truly feel as if i have done something really good in my past life to have a daughter like you. I am sorry Ahana for things I might have done which you didn't agree with But please always remember that everything Prabha and I do are for your benefit. I really hope you can forgive us. We love you. Happy Birthday Child."

Ahana looked up At Neil in tears and A little confusion. Her parents words had made her feel multiple emotions. Emotions of love, care but at the same time emotions like confusion and shock as well.

Ahana:"Neil what do they feel sorry for. They are one of the best parents in the world. But it feels like both of them feel guilty towards me for something "

Neil:"I am not sure Ahana. it's probably just about Our marriage. We didn't want to get married again but our parents forced us to see each other. It's probably due to that maybe"

Ahana:"If that's the case then they already know I was never angry or upset at them. Infact I feel thankful because of their decision I met you"

Ahana looked at Neil who smiled at her. He then lowered his eyes on the book indicating her to continue ahead.  She gave him a nod before turning to the next page Which  held Photos of Her and Ansh.  The photos varied From childhood till Ansh's 4 years of age.

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Precap:"reliving memories through the scrap book And spending time with Neil"

Translations:

Mumma/ Maa - Mom

Mummiji - Mother in law

Papa - dad

Beta - kid

Taiji - Dad's big brother's wife

Tauji  - Dad's big brother

Chacha -Dad's younger  brother

Chachi - Dad's younger Brother's wife

Bhabhi - Big brother's wife

Dadi - grandma

Dadu - grandpa

Ji - a word which shows respect towards the other person.

Bhaiya - Brother

Rasam - Ritual

Jaan/ Shona - An endearment which mean my life or my love.

Mami -  mother's brother's wife

Jiji - Sister

Bua - Father's Sister

Dadi bua -  Father's bua

Salwar suit - Indian dress

Baccha - Kid