Chapter 11 : Anil's Arrival
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Anil's Arrival
" Thank god everything went all mama, I was so worried whether everyone will like my cooking or not especially mummyji and papaji ", Anjali said over phone.
" Well, I knew my daughter will cook the best food they have very tasted ", Rebati said from the other side and Anjali chuckled.
" Is that diii ? ", Arohi screeched and took the phone from her mom's hand.
" Hi dii, how are you ? ", Arohi asked with great excitement.
" I'm fine Aroo. Everything is fine here too. Tell me how are you ? ", Anjali asked.
" We are fine here too dii. You don't have to worry about us, bhaiya and I will take care of everyone ", Arohi said.
Anjali's eyes moisten a bit a she heard this. She had always been the one to take care of her family but now she was away from her home, from her family and from her loved ones.
" Dii, dii ", Arohi said from the other side as Anjali went silent.
" Yeah. Yes, that's great Aroo. Now that I'm here, I need you and Anil to handle everything well there. Don't forget to give medicines to dadi (grandmother) and regularly check dadaji's (grandfather's) blood pressure. Don't let papa to eat sweets too often and make sure to help mama in household chores ", Anjali said and Arohi face palmed herself.
" Come on dii ", Arohi said in a pleading tone and Anjali chucked seeing her childish behavior.
" There is one more thing I want you to do Aroo. You know Anil is the quiet one among us. He often doesn't speak what's on his mind and always agree to others. I think my marriage is affecting him the most, so please keep a watch on him for me. Don't do anything reckless so he will notice that you are keeping tabs om him. Just observe him silently and handle the situation on your own. If you see or notice something which is unusual then call me ", Anjali said in a serious.
Arohi suddenly became quite as she heard this. It's true as the youngest daughter she always had been easy going and never really paid that much attention but was her brother really that quiet and silent.
" Is anything wrong ? ", she immediately asked.
" No, Aroo nothing's wrong. It's just that he kind of always felt isolated and alone even when he is with us. I'm just worried about him ", Anjali said and Arohi understood.
" I'm giving the phone back to mama, she wants to speak to you ", Arohi said before handing over the phone.
" Anjali beta, Anil will leave soon with your remaining things. Make sure he behaves when he is in there with you ", Rebati said and Anjali told her mother not to worry about a thing. After hanging up the call, she went downstairs and told her in-lawas about Anil's arrival.
" That's very good. This way you will also feel more welcomed and relaxed. I know first couple days in a née home with a new family can be really stressful ", Sarita said.
" Having your brother in front of you will ease you a lot ", she continued as Anjali sat beside her.
" Thank you so much mummyji ", Anjali said and Sarita chuckled.
" What should we cook for lunch ? ", Anjali asked.
" How about fish or chicken ? It's Sunday and Anil is coming so we should definitely cook fish or chicken ", Sarita suggested and Anjali immediately laughed.
" What ? ", Sarita asked.
" Actually mummyji, he is vegetarian. He has been since he was seven ", Anjali said and Sarita formed an o with her lips nodding her head.
" Then how about Paneer or mushroom ? I'm sure he will like those ", Sarita said and Anjali nodded her head.
" Then it's settled we will make both. If you want to help then come orelse take a rest. Suman and I can handle the lunch by ourselves ", Sarita said but Anjali pestered her to allow her to help. Just after that Arun went to market to buy Paneer and mushroom along with vegetables while Varun finished some of his work.
Around one o' clock in the afternoon Anil arrived at Malhotra's mansion. He was greeted by the security guard who let him come inside and he parked his car. Hearing the familiar sound of the car Anjali immediately ran outside and saw her brother.
" Dii ", Anil said walking forward while Anjali ran towards him. They embraced each other in a hug as Anil patted his sister's head lovingly.
" How are you dii ? ", Anil asked as they separated.
" I'm fine. How are you ? ", Anjali said sniffling.
" I'm fine too dii. Now let's go inside ", Anil said and she nodded hear head. When she was about to walk, Anil stopped her and ran towards the car since he forgot all the things in the car. Opening up the trunk of the car, he took out two suit cases which contained Anjali's things, several boxes of gifts for everyone. The servants helped him carry all those things to all the way up to the third floor. He greeted everyone as he stepped inside.
" Anil beta, what was the need to buy all these gifts? I specifically told Rebati ji not to give us anymore presents but your mother never listens ", Sarita said looking at the jewelery set while Anil smiled.
" Actually mama wanted to buy more things for all of you, but then hesitated thinking you might gave her an earful scolding ", Anil said and everyone chuckled.
As others got busy opening their own gifts and admiring them Anil cornered his sister.
" Dii, I need to use the washroom ", he whispered.
" Oh okay ", Anjali said and started looking at Varun. Given that she was still new here even she didn't know all the rooms. But Varun was so busy talking to Arun that he didn't pay any attention to Anjali. Seeing this Anjali told him to go to the fourth floor and use their room. Nodding his head, Anil again walked another floor and went to the room which was unlocked. It took him a few seconds before he finally got the bathroom but sighed loudly as he finally opened the door and relaxed himself. After finishing his business, he washed his hands and face before stepping out.
" Wao ", he whispered seeing the interior of the room. From 3D painted wall, marbled floor and the designed ceiling everything looked attractive and Anil marvelled at its sight. He was so lost admiring the interior that he didn't notice someone approaching him. When that person coughed loudly, Anil startled and immediately turned to see it was none other than his sister's husband, Varun.
Varun chuckled seeing Anil's reaction while the later just glared. Seeing Varun stooped chuckling and walked towards the stand where he placed his laptop.
" Everyone is looking for you downstairs ", he said and Anil nodded his head before walking down. Varun watched as Arun walked by and his eyes immediately fell on to the way Anil's back swayed as he walked. As if Anil could sense someone's eyes on him, he started walking faster and disappeared from Varun's sight.
" What am I doing ? ", Varun questioned himself as he sat on the bed.
" It was bad enough already that I have a wife, but to think I am taking interest in her brother is just worse ", he said to himself.
" But still I couldn't.. ", he didn't finish the sentence fearing what he might whisper next. Enjoying a few minutes in the silence, he went downstairs for lunch. Everyone laughed and talked as they ate the delicious food. Anil couldn't stop himself from moaning since both butter paneer and chilli mushroom tasted so yummy and delicious. After everyone's lunch, Anil was taken to his room which was on the third floor, next to Arun's room. Tired from driving, Anil immediately fell asleep the moment his body came in contact with the bed.
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