In The Midst Of Serendipity

|Chapter 11|It's Already Fated

"Beta, are you even listening to yourself? Is that how you're going to live the rest of your life?"

I rolled my eyes and tried to justify myself

"Mama relax. It's just that workload is pretty much high and we need to wrap it up before new year."

But mama wasn't listening to me and she said

"No Zain. It can't work like this. You're neglecting your health for this. I will not approve of it."

I sighed. Are we seriously doing this right now? I walked towards mama and made her sit on the chair. I filled a glass of water and motioned her to drink. She only took two sips and placed the glass back on the counter table. I took a seat beside her and held her hand in mine. I tried to once again explain myself. This time my voice was soft and gentle

"Mama, I know you are just worried for me. But work is also important. I can't just ignore it like that."

She chuckled dryly and stated

"You can't ignore your work but you can ignore your health. Tell me since how many days did you get a good night sleep?"

She got me there. I have been coming late since a week now. I didn't know she was keeping tabs on me. When I didn't answer, she continued

"Zain, beta please aesa na kro. Mae janti hu k tum per zimedari ha lekin tumhari bhi koi Zindagi ha. Ammi Jan ko tum per itna pressure nhi dalna chahiye tha. Unhone galat kia ha ye."

(Zain, dear don't do this. I know that you have responsibility. But there's your life too. Ammi Jan shouldn't have pressure you. She did wrong)

For all of your information, mama didn't like the idea of dado pressuring me to join the company. She always gave me freedom to make my own decisions and choices and that's why dado's pressuring me irked her. She didn't like it. She knew that I don't like to be controlled. I shook my head and said

"Nhi mama dado ne khuch galat nhi Kiya ha."

(No mama grandmother didn't do anything wrong)

She remained quiet. I sighed and stated ending the dispute

"Ok, fine. Tomorrow is sunday. Although, I had work tomorrow but I'll skip it and spend my time with you. Are we okay now?"

A light smile appeared on her lips and she nodded. She kissed my forehead and said

"Do you want to eat?"

I nodded my head violently because I was famished. She chuckled and went to bring the food for me. Till then, I went to my room and get fresh. When I again come down, the dinner table was set.

I sat down and mama also took a seat. I noticed that her eyes were droopy and I felt bad. She was awake because of me. I told her

"Mama, you should go and sleep. I'll manage."

But she shook her head and said

"Nhi, jab tk Tum Khana nhi kha lete mujhe sukoon nhi aiega."

(No, I won't be in peace until you finish your food)

Mama is always like that. But I was persistent

"But mama you need to rest. Please I can manage."

Mama shook her head stubbornly and said

"Ye sari batein apni biwi se kehna. Mere hote huve to Tum Meri narzon k samne hi Khana khaoge."

(Say all those things to your future wife. Till I am there you have to eat infront of my eyes)