RISHAB'S POV
As we came out from airport, I book a cab for Gopal Bhaisa's house.
Ashi, have you heard about Gopal Bhaisa, Mamasa's elder son? I asked
Ji.... Once a maid in haveli told me that he ran away with his wife and no one knew anything about him.
Hmm... I meet him two years back. He lives here with Bhabhisa and their son.
Are we going there? She asked with fear
I took her hands in mine. Gopal Bhaisa is not like other men of our tribe. He is a good man. Trust me. She smiled and nodded but I knew she was not sure and I don't accept her to believe me or anyone related to my family so easily
After three hours we were at Gopal Bhaisa's house. Bhabhisa welcome us with aarti. I hugged Bhaisa and Bhabhisa. Ashi touched their feet's.
Rishab go and freshen up then we will talk.
Ji Bhaisa. Amm.... Bhabhisa can you give Ashi something to change? I asked
Bhabhisa smile and said Come Ashi
I came out after a good hot water bath in my black track pant and white t-shirt drying my hairs with towel. Ashi was sitting on bed with some clothes in her hands. She immediately stood up seeing me. I smiled and went near mirror to set my hairs. When I turned, I saw see was still standing there.
Kya Hua? You also go and get freshen up take a good bath you will feel relaxed
She nodded standing there and playing with her pallu. And I realized come i will show you how shower works i explained everything to her how to use shower and other things as these things were not used in tribes. And the situation turned very awkward
Amm... You take your time I am outside with Bhaisa. Once you are ready come outside.
I was sitting with Bhaisa and Bhabhisa. I explained everything to them as I did not want to repeat everything in front of Ashi.
What you did was right Rishab. There was no other way. Bhaisa said
I know Bhaisa. But it was very unhuman, the way I behaved with her. She is scared of me now. I said palming my face.
Give her some time. Initially even I was scared of your Bhaisa. Just be patient with her she has seen a lot. Your care and affection will bring her out of her shell. Bhabhisa said
Ashi beta come here I heard Bhaisa
She came and kneeled beside my chair. I held her from shoulders and made her sit beside me. I cupped her face and said Ashi I told you na. You don't have to kneel. See even Bhabhisa is sitting on chair. Here women's sit with men and don't kneel or stand behind them.
She nodded
Come now you both must be hungry. We should eat something. Bhabhisa said.
Bhabhisa had made traditional tribal food keeping in mind Ashi's comfort.
The food was very tasty as always Bhabhisa. I said after heavy lunch. Yawing.
Bhabhisa smiled and said it was long day for you both go and sleep for some time.