TUMSE HI

Part1

"CITY HOSPITAL"

'Well done Dr murthy! I am pleased to have you in my team. I am impressed with the way you handled the case'
'Thank you sir' i exclaimed feeling on top of the world.Dr Acharya was the head of the dept as well as the best gynaecologist in the city..being praised by him was an achievement in itself.

Feeling ecstatic i walked towards my locker room to collect my belongings..My duty for the day was over.I switched on my mobile to see 2 missed calls from mom.I decided to call her back
"Nandu where r u?why didnt u pick up the phone"shouted mum in her typical anxious voice.

I sighed"Mum!! m at hospital nd u know i can't pick up the phone when on duty..anyway what happened?"i asked

"Kuch nae..just come home then we will talk"
"Ok mom! Will be home in half n hour" I cut the call and rushed towards my car wondering what she wanted to talk about..

8pm: murthy manshion

After freshening up,I came down to see mom and dad in a serious conversation.
I sat down next to them and asked "kuch hua hai kya..aap log aise kyu baat kar rae ho?""and what do u want to talk to me about".
Hearing me papa straightened up ans held hand" Nandu u know ur malhotra uncle,my childhood friend.He is coming to dehradun with his family for holidays"
"Really!"I was really happy..I have known malhotra uncle since childhood..he is a sweetheart who always pampers me and treats me like his own daughter but i never got to meet his family..So finally i will be meeting them all"its great news papa..toh aap log itna pareshan kyu hai?"
"Beta! Woh log sirf holiday k liye nae aare balki aik aur kaam hai?"
Replied mumma
"Kam?kaisa kaam"
"They have asked ur hand in marriage for their son and are coming to see u"
"What?"i shouted and stood up.
Marriage..no ways"mumma papa u know i m not ready for marriage..i want to complete my post grad before taking any responsibility"
Dad held my hand and made me sit"i know princess but we are not asking u to get married now..I m jst asking u to meet the guy..when they come,just meet him,spend some time together and then decide..and then whatever will be ur decision we will respect it..ok"i just nodded "for now,just give it a thought ,sleep over it..good night" papa tucked me into bed leaving me into deep thoughts..i dnt know when i drifted into sleep.

Next day

Nandini comes down running and picks an apple "sorry mum ,late ho ri hu hospitak k liye"
Papa:"beta tumne kya decide kia"
Nandini"m ready..apko jaisa theek lage,m fine with me" with this she walks away