The Binding String

O N E - H U N D R E D - O N E

Hi!
My mind is still number and body shivers everytime when I think about the brutal airplane crash happened on 12/06. Airplane crashes are rare but when it happens, they leaves no chances for escape. With every loss, we lost families and their dreams related to the same, this incident made us realise how unpredictable life can be. I wish if aviation industry manage to do some breakthrough inventions which can save human lives even in when both engines fails. I know this is tough for now but not impossible. My thoughts are with the departed souls and their families. This incident is going to haunt me for the so long.

All of you please take care of yourself and your families.

Enjoy reading!!!!

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ONE MONTH LATER
DR. SHALINI CLINIC

"Hello doctor."

"Hi Ishita. How are you. How's your brother in law doing?"

"He is fine, recovering well. How was your Paris trip?"

"Good! My only sister lives there and since it was her son wedding than there was no chance I can miss it." Ishita nodded her head playing with the paperweight. "So what about the case? Has Sarika parents apologised for their acts?"

"Yes! It was unexpected but they did, they came to our place last week and now they want them to marry with proper rituals."

"That's quiet unexpected Ishita, but I hope they don't harm them."

"They got a big blow already doctor, they approached us by their own. Mr. Singh lost his only nephew, I have seen guilt in his eyes that day. They were ashamed of their actions mam, we are assuming that they won't dare to harm them anymore."

"Hmm even I feel same, moreover your unity is the biggest strength." Ishita smiled at the doctor, the last few days were whirlwind for them, from handling two kids to taking care of Romi and Sarika things weren't easy for her. She never multitasked so many things until before, it was a new experience for her which indeed left her drained. Sarika parents presence at their home was surprising for the Bhalla family. Sarika and Romi didn't want to meet the old couple, they requested to keep Rohit away from them. Ishita still recall their scared faces when the couple entered in their room.

"How are you my laado."

"Still alive, much for your displeasure."

"Aisa na keh laado. Tera bhai bhi jinda na bacha."

"Accha!! Bohot bura lag raha hai aapko uske jaane ka? Tab bura na laga tha jab unhone mujhe aur mere pati ko maarne ki koshish ki thi? Tab bura na laga tha jab wo mere bete ko anaath karna chahate the?"

Her voice held pain which cannot get unnoticed by anyone but her eyes carried courage, to fight against the wrong.

"You and Baba were ready to sacrifice my life just because you wanted to satisfy your ego Ma. How can you be so heartless? I know.... I know we were wrong. I know we committed a huge mistake but that doesn't allow anyone to take our lives?"

She kept crying in her husband arms, the family remained present around them but they wanted Sarika to vent out her anger.

"You wished a loving sasural for me na Ma? But do you really feel if anyone would adore or love me after whatever you and Baba try to done with their son? You tried snatching their son from them Maa-Baba.

Loving someone is not a crime. Yes we had crossed a line but that doesn't mean that anyone has rights to kill us."

"Uncle! Don't worry about Sarika and our son. I'm going to love them until I am alive and trust us, we will never cross your way? Please leave us alone." Romi joined his hands infront Sarika parents and brother, they were done bearing the hate and living in shadows of fear.