Ahana's POV

After that day, everything ran smoothly in the house. We are different from others and that's why we don't keep the pain in our heart for long. Everyone had accepted Manvi back, it was 8 am in the morning and today after three months she was attending the college.

I prepared breakfast and then moved to the room. I sighed deeply as her clothes were scattered all over the place. I placed them into the laundry bag and then moved to the bed. I sat down and kept my hand on her forehead "mannu wake up! It's time for college"

As usual, she didn't move an inch from her place, she was in deep sleep. I gave her a light push "wake up.. Mannu! You will get late.."

She slightly opened her eyes, I smiled at her and she hid her head on my waist by hugging me tightly. I caressed her head and asked, "What happened mannu?"

"I don't want to go mumma," she replied.

"Why?" I questioned her.

I heard her silent cry, so I made her sit properly. I wiped her eyes which were filled with tears. I asked "what's wrong mannu? Everything is the way it was.. Then what made you tense?"

She was still dealing with her anxiety and I have to handle her calmly and give her courage and strength with my words.

She replied "college.. Those seniors must be out of jail now! What if again they misbehaved?" I could notice the fear in her eyes.

"You don't have to be scared of them because you are not wrong! I am sure they must have learnt their lesson. And as I say, ignore them and achieve something to shut their mouth" I said with a smile.

She smiled at me "sorry mumma.. If I had shared my problems with you then.. All that wouldn't have happened" she said.

"Mannu! As long as you realise your mistake that matters.. Our relationship is very strong and it won't break easily. Forget the past and move on okay?" I asked her with a hope. She nodded yes.

Sneha shouted "Ahana, Manvi stop chatting! You will get late for school and college"

Manvi bit her tongue out and said "I wasn't chatting.. It was mumma who kept me busy"

I was shocked at her changed behaviour, I replied "oh really? Who was crying in the morning?"

"Not me," she said and went out of the room in a rush. I laughed and sighed.

I stepped out and she was standing in the queue to take a bath. Nisha was talking as usual for an hour, Manvi shouted "Maasi.. Hurry up, I will get late!"

"You should have woken up early.. Wait for a few minutes" Nisha shouted back from the bathroom.

Manvi went behind and turned off the main pump. Nisha stepped out and argued with her for her act. Manvi bit her tongue out and went inside the bathroom quickly closing the door before Nisha could catch her.

Sneha turned on the main pump and I ended up laughing aloud. Nisha glared at me and said, "and she starts her nuisance again!"

"Well! That's how my daughter is" I replied helplessly as I can't change this habit of hers.

Nisha smiled as she now enjoys her nuisance too.

After an hour, we walked out of the house. We sat inside the auto, I dropped her to the college and then headed towards the school.

Third Person POV

Manvi took a deep breath and entered the college. She met the principal, he smiled at her and said "welcome back Miss Manvi Ahana.. I already had a word with your mother on the phone call over your case. You can meet your lecturer she will pass you all the notes and best of luck"

Manvi thanked him and went straight to attend her lecturer. Everyone glanced at her, she sat on her desk and thought "mannu as mumma said.. Just focus on studies"

Shruti became her best friend again and even helped her with her studies, notes which she missed. Manvi saw those four boys in the cafeteria, she remembered the night they tried to molest her.

"I can't believe it, they are still in college!" Manvi said.

"They are not Manvi! The principal had rusticated them for a lifetime from the college as many girls came forward to report about ragging, teasing after your mother took action against them.. The principal had called them today to apologize" Shruti informed and Manvi felt proud of her mother.

The boys approached Manvi and apologized for that night. Manvi replied "never repeat such harshness with any other girl!" and walked away from there.

She came to the theatre and the in-charge denied her permission to attend the theatre show. Shruti tried to protest but Manvi said "let it be Shruti.. They won't let me in.. because I am a transgender daughter! One day I will own a theatre where all performers will be transgender and you will be sitting in the crowd and clapping for the performance"

The in charge smirked, "That will never happen!"

Manvi sighed and left the theatre. Shruti came running to her and asked "mannu what did you say? How is this possible? You know society doesn't even respect you and them.."

"I know Shru.. and I have decided my future.. It will bring a change in society and earn the respect for my family" she said with a smile on her face.

"You know it's tough.. And almost impossible" Shruti spoke..

"No, it's not! There is always risk in every job.. Just let me finish my studies and then I will show the world how talented transgenders' are.." Manvi said dreamily and returned home with a joyful smile on her face.

The music was playing and everyone was dancing. Manvi joined them and danced along, GuruMaa asked "mannu what's the reason for your happiness?"

Manvi thought for a while, should she tell them what she plans but they might not like it, especially Ahana as she wants me to get a respectful job. I denied and hugged her..

Ahana eyed me and asked, "What happened?"

"Nothing mumma.. I love you" Manvi replied.

She narrowed her eyes "are you fine??"

Manvi nodded.. "Yes mumma.."

"Good! Focus on studies, get a degree and a decent job that is all I want for you" Ahana said while kissing her forehead. Manvi smiled lightly..

"Mumma.. What if I want to bring a change in society?" she questioned.

"You are not a prime minister mannu! GuruMaa and everyone tried but failed.. This society will never accept us as long as we are together we are happy so don't do anything stupid" Ahana said in a warning tone.

Manvi sighed deeply and agreed.. "Okay mumma" but in her mind, she had decided what her future goal was. This might hurt Ahana for a while but she will be surely proud of her.

Ahana and Manvi heard many tantrums but they make sure this doesn't affect their beautiful by heart relationship. As time passed by, their relationship grew stronger.

Four years Later

Xavier's Institute of Mumbai

Ahana along with others were standing outside, Nisha said "come on Ahana! It's a proud moment for you today.."

"I know Nisha! But I don't want people to insult her today because of my identity" Ahana said in concern.

"Oh Ahana, stop worrying about society, it's a big day for manvi.. Your hard work finally paid off! Manvi needs your moral support.. Let's go inside" Sneha exclaimed and started to pull her inside the college.

They headed towards the auditorium. Everyone glanced at her but didn't gather the courage to speak anything as that incident still shivers them to the core.

Nisha whispers in Ahana's ear "looks like they are still scared of you"

Ahana smiled, Shruti met her and hugged her "Ahana.. maasi"

Ahana blessed her, Shruti glanced at everyone "I am so glad you are here.. Come with me"

She took everyone inside the auditorium and made them settle down.

The host announced "hello everyone! Welcome to the graduation ceremony of Xavier's institute"

Shruti translated everything to Ahana and other transgenders.

"And the topper of the final year Miss Manvi Ahana" The host announced.

She came to the stage, the audience supposed to clap but none clapped. Because she was a "transgender child" and none was able to digest that she topped the university with so much negativity.

She collected her degree and held the mike. She glanced at the degree in her hand and smiled sarcastically "this seemed to be impossible years back.. Because of my mother's identity. Yes, my Mumma is special and I am proud to be her daughter. It takes lots of courage to adopt an abandoned child and raise her. Give her love, care and most importantly tolerate the nuisance"

Ahana smiled at this..

"Thank you mumma! For standing by my side at every point of life.. Today I stand here because of you, your sacrifices, your efforts and thank you to each and every person standing in the auditorium for taunting me. That's made me stronger and gave me more confidence to earn this degree.. I can proudly say.. "My Mumma is a transgender and I am proud to be her daughter who is a normal girl" tears escaped down her eyes.

Ahana was standing there with teary eyes, GuruMaa and others clapped while Manvi came down. She ran towards Ahana and hugged her tightly. Ahana smeared her head and said, "I am so proud of you my baby..."

The reporter clicked their picture and smiled. Ahana, Manvi along with other transgender walked out of the auditorium. There was a proud smile on their faces and a ray of hope of changes in people's thinking regarding the LGBT community. 

To be continued.

Last chapter will be posted tomorrow morning.. 😂 India time.. Hihi