Seven Vows Part 1- Published

Face -Off

Rajasekhar had an important client meeting and actually he had wanted Sudhir with him. But Maheswari suggested since Rajasekhar is not there and Suman's parents are coming it is better Sudhir be there to welcome them. Tilak could not be spared as he already had lot of work pending with checking the stocks and since the festival season was still on he had to close it. So Rajasekhar decided to go alone for his client meeting.

It was just before lunch Bhavani and Virender Rajput came. Sudhir welcomed Virender by touching his feet telling his father had such an important meeting which couldn't be avoided apologizing on his behalf for not being there. Virender blessed Sudhir. Sudhir also touched Bhavani's feet and she too blessed him.

" No no Beta Rajasekharji should not keep important meetings at bay for us. We understand " told a smiling Virender

Bhavani looked at his husband. No one could tell from outside what a monster he was inside. She sighed as Maheswari welcomed her

" Come come Bhavaniji, it is so nice to see you again. Hope you will go only after lunch "

" Maheswariji we don't take food from beti's sasural " told Virender

" Uncle let us not be very formal. Those are old habits. You are like extended family for us. Maa, Vindhya, Suman and Renu Bhabi have prepared special dishes since you are coming " told Sudhir.

" Beta but .." told Virender

" Uncle if you call me Beta you will have to listen to what Beta is telling" he smiled

" Yes yes now you have trapped me. Maheswariji we will have lunch. So Sudhir how is business going generally"

Sudhir settled into a chat with Virender as Bhavani moved in with Maheswari.

Suman rushed into her mother's arms seeing her . " Maa how are you"

Bhavani looked at her daughter. Her white dress without any sringaar. But she could see her daughter's eyes were not dead. They were alive. As if some beacon of hope was given to her.

" Suman look you like Malpau and Rabdi right. See I have bought them for you". She thrusted a big box in Suman's hand

" Auntiji only for Suman. We are also there" came Vindhya in her usual laughing tone

" No no Vindhya beta. It is for everyone. I hope everyone likes it. It is Suman's favourite though"

" Maheswariji where is your son. I mean Sreedhar. I don't know what he likes. But I have bought Mothichur laddoos for him" Bhavani held another big box

" Maa he cannot eat such things. He has been discharged from hospital only yesterday " told Suman

" You keep quiet Suman. Nothing will happen if he eats one ladoo made by me. See your saas doesn't say anything" told Bhavani

" Bhavaniji Suman is taking care of Sreedhar's food. I have given that responsibility to her and she is very particular about his diet. I gave her because if anyone of us are harsh on him, he will do his tevar and escape. With her, he listens"

" Maheswariji you shouldn't give such tasks to her. She takes them quite seriously. Just like her dance and embroidery, mehendi design etc she takes them also to perfection. But human is not cloth or mehendi cone to monitor like this . Suman he is your devar. Havent you seen how your other bhabi's are dealing with him. Learn to be a little more caring " told Bhavani

Suman could see Vindhya Bhabi chuckling and she didn't know what to tell her mother. She told in mind " So Maa you don't remember the name I told. One way it is good"