A day after, Ruhana was discharged from the hospital. Neerav wanted her to go with Mrinal, but Ruhana wanted to go home.

“Beta, tumhe apni maa ke sath rehna chahiye. I want you to be fine. “ neerav said.

“I'm fine Papa. Main apne ghar jana chahti hoon. Shaurya ko uske papa se jo milana hai. “ she said looking at the little boy who was asleep in her arms.

“Ruhana thik keh rahi hai Neerav ji. Le jaiye apni bahu ko. Yeh wahin khush rahegi. “ Mrinal said.

Neerav smiled and all of them went home. Mrinal agreed to stay there on Neerav’s request, because he didn't want Ruhana to neglect herself.

Ruhana moved to her room. She entered inside and stood in front Sachin's photohraph. He seemed to smile wider. She had tears in her eyes. She lifted the little boy in her arms…

“Dekho Sachin, tumse milne kaun aaya hai… hamara Beta. Hamara Shaurya. Tumne kaha tha na ki agar beta hua toh hum uska naam Shaurya rakhenge. Bilkul tumhare jaisa hai yeh. “ she said.

She looked at the baby boy and settled him on the bed. She then looked at Sachin…

“Tumhare jaane ke baad akeli pad gayi thi main. Par ab akeli nahi hoon Sachin. Hamara beta hai na. Jaise tum mera dhyan rakhte they waise ab yeh mera khayal rakhega. Maine socha hai ki Shaurya jo banna chahe wo bane, lekin wo tumhare jaise ho, shant, muskurane wala aur apni baaton se sabka dil jeetne wala. Karoge na meri madad? “ she looked at his photograph. Tears were trailing down her eyes.

She came out of her trance with baby cries. She lifted the baby in her arms and tried to calm him. The baby held her dupatta, and she smiled. She kissed on his head. The baby smiled. She had a reason to live again.

Five Years later

Shaurya was four years old now. Ruhana was preparing food in the kitchen. Neerav was playing with him. Shaurya was chuckling and running around. They were playing hide and seek. Neerav looked around..

“Kahan chhup gaya Shaurya? Kahin mil hi nahi raha. “ he said.

Little boy giggled. Neerav turned around. Ruhana came out of the kitchen and Shaurya ran to her. Ruhana caught him…

“Pakad liya! “ she said.

Shaurya giggled…

“Thish ish cheating mumma. Dadu ka turn tha. “ he said in his babyish tone.

Ruhana laughed… “Toh kya hua? Pakadna toh Shaurya ko tha na! “ she said.

“Aapne Shaurya ke sath cheating kiya. Main papa ko complaint karunga. “ he said and ran to the bedroom. Ruhana stood up. Neerav gave her a packet. She looked at him.

“Ek tohfa hai beta.” he said. She unwrapped it and her eyes brimmed with tears. It was a small photograph of her holding Shaurya in her arms attached with Sachin's photograph. She looked at Neerav with teary eyes, who patted her head and she moved to her room. She entered inside and found Shaurya writing something on a paper.

“Shaurya kya kar raha hai? “ she asked sitting beside him.

Little Shaurya glared at his mother..

“Papa se aapki shikayat. Aur aapko pata hai mera letter papa ke paas jayega. “ he said innocently.

“achaa? “ she looked at him.

He came and stood in front of her…

“haan fir aapko punishment dega Shaurya.” he said.

Ruhana laughed and lifts him in her lap..

“Kya punishment milega mumma ko? “ she asked.

The little boy tended to think..”yahi ki mumma ko rona nahi hai. “ he said wiping her tears.

Ruhana was left surprised.

“Shaurya ko acha nahi lagta. Aur papa ko bhi nahi lagta. Wo dekho papa smile kar rahe hai na ishliye mumma ko shmile karna chahiye. “ he said pointing to Sachin's photograph.

She was left amazed with what her son had to say. She made him stand on the bed. Shaurya looked at her…

“Mumma no crying. “ he said.

Ruhana kissed on his head…

“Mera beta toh bahut samajhdar ho gaya hai. “ she said.

“Dadu kehte hain main papa jaisa hoon. “ he said.

Ruhana cupped his face…

“aap bilkul apne papa jaise ho Shaurya. Aur aap banoge bhi unke jaise, hain na? “ she said.

“Shaurya mumma ki sari baat maanega. Main good boy hoon.” he said.

Ruhana smiled lightly and pulled him in a hug. The little boy locked his hands in her neck. She lifted him in her arms.

Chanda Hai Tu, Mera Sooraj Hai Tu
O Meri Aankhon Ka Taara Hai Tu

She twirled around while he giggled.

Chanda Hai Tu, Mera Sooraj Hai Tu
O Meri Aankhon Ka Taara Hai Tu

She made him stand on the bed..

Jeeti Hoon Main Bas Tujhe Dekhkar
Is Toote Dil Ka Sahaara Hai Tu
Chanda Hai Tu, Mera Sooraj Hai Tu
O Meri Aankhon Ka Taara Hai Tu

Shaurya was trying to unwrap the packet holding a ball in other hand.

Ruhana admired him. The voice of paper made him chuckle.

Tu Khele Khel Kai, Mera Khilona Hai Tu

She moved to him and made him sit in her lap. She kissed on his cheeks. He looked at his mother…

Tu Khele Khel Kai, Mera Khilona Hai Tu
Jisse Bandhi Har Aasha Meri
Mera wo Sapna Salona Hai Tu
Nanha Sa Hai Kitna Sundar Hai Tu

The little boy chuckled as her fingers were tickling her…

Chhota Sa Hai Kitna Pyaara Hai Tu
Chanda Hai Tu, Mera Sooraj Hai Tu

She kissed his head and then hung the picture, neerav gave her on the wall.

Little Shaurya chuckled seeing it and clapped his hands. She smiled tearily and hugs Shaurya. and it seemed that her family was now perfect.

****THE END****

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