She read the letter where it was mentioned that one of the parents has to accompany there kids. And the match will be happening in....................
Akshara froze after reading the name of the city she left behind 6 years ago. She looked at the name of the city again hoping that she read it incorrect.
No ! she can't go to Udaipur !
But she promised Abhir, he was so excited about it. She left the permission letter on the table and went to her room.
She couldn't sleep throughout the night thinking about the trip to Udaipur. She knows that she can't say no to Abhir now. But what if she met him, how on earth would she face him ? Even after all this time she is not ready to face him. And how would she lie to everyone about Abhir. It's different now when none of them have seen Abhir but lying face to face is going to be much harder.
She got up from the bed, it's morning already, she couldn't sleep at all.
She went out to get some fresh air and an unexpected site greeted her.
Abhir was running around the garden. He ran towards her the moment he saw her.
Abhir – Good Morning Mumma !
Akshara being her dramatic self – Abhir ! you are fine right ? ( She Touched his forehead )
Abhir whined – mumma why are you behaving like this ? I am fine
Akshara – I am just confirming that the kid standing in front of me is my kid or someone else replaced him. Because I never even imagined that my kid can wake up this early on Sunday.
Abhir – mumma don't tease me ! I am up because I wanted to practice before the inter-state match. After all you will be there to celebrate my win this time !
Akshara looked towards him and thought that neither she can deny Abhir nor she can send him with Abhinav this time. He will get hurt. It's time to face your past Akshara buckle up. She made up her mind and decided to go for Abhir. She don't owe any explaination if she met anyone. But for Abhir she will go cause it's useless to stay away from everyone if her son is not even happy here.
Abhir – What happened mumma ?
Akshara – Nothing baby, time to write my application for vacation.
Abhir cheered
And Akshara left to get ready for the day.
They both enjoyed their Sunday together. Akshara was still worried about the trip but she made her decision "It's time to visit Udaipur"
On the same day Akshara received a call from Manish.
Akshara do talk to goenkas on call sometimes, She still care about them, she knows that they loved her but that's not enough because they never understood her. And now she made peace with this, for the first time in life she became selfish not because of herself, she wanted her son to live a life without any drama. All that money and big family is meaningless if you can't even get peace. That's why she kept Abhir away from all that but now is the time to answer some of Abhir's questions. Now is time to meet her family again as she was invited to mimi's birthday party who was very emotional and wanted her to be there with her whole family. And the date is the next one to Abhir's football match.
They can attend the birthday party and she decided to attend as it's special for mimi and its best for Abhir. She has to tell him everything someday so maybe its time to introduce him to the goenkas. Cause she can't make decision for Abhir just because she wanted to stay away from everyone she can't force Abhir to do the same. All her life her family made decisions for her, they never asked about her preferences and she knows how frustating that can be so she will let Abhir make his own decisions, she will not dictate his life. She will definitely suggest him, help him and support him. And hopes that one day when she will tell him about his father, Abhir will understand her.
The question is what will she tell them about her husband which doesn't exist. Maybe she can just make an excuse that he is busy but Abhir is a kid and he can tell he never saw his father. She already changed her name to Akshara kartik Singhania because at that time she just wanted to be hidden and the changed surname really helped.
Well she only has to attend the birthday party maybe for a few hours the excuse can work. Just hope for the best.
Akshara applied for a 3 day vacation, they will leave on Sunday morning, Abhir's match is on Monday, they can attend mimi's birthday party on Tuesday and come back on Wednesday morning.
Abhir told her about how Naveen was upset in school as his dad doesn't signed the permission letter. Akshara understood the reason instantly. She talked to Abhir's principal that she is going to take Abhir by herself and also paid for Abhinav and Naveen trip charges. As she knew about Abhinav's rocky finances, and also know that Abhinav wanted to go but denying it because he can't afford it.
Akshara called Abhinav up
Abhinav – Hello, What's up Akshara ?
Akshara – Abhinav I need your help.
Abhinav – What happened ? Is everything okay ?
Akshara – Well I took leave for abhir's football match, now he don't want to go there. And only you can convince him to go. Will you do it ?
Abhinav – Yes Ofcourse ! He did a lot of hardwork for this Match.
Akshara – Okk. Talk to him.
Akshara winked and give the phone to Abhir.
Abhir – Hello partner !
Abhinav – Why are you not going buddy ?
Abhir – Cause I don't want to lose ! Football is a team game.
Abhinav – Why would you lose Abhir ? Your team is superb !
Abhir – Well my vice- captain is not going ! And I will not go without him.
Abhinav took a moment then said - Listen my messi don't say that, try to understand Naveen can't come.
Abhir – Then I will not go as well and that's final !
Akshara took the phone from Abhir
Akshara – Well you heard him
Abhinav – Akshara you can understand right, I can't come.
Akshara – You can Abhinav, We are friends and I paid for you and Naveen.
Abhinav – You don't have to do this Akshara
Akshara – Abhinav you are not just a friend, you are family and I don't know what would have happened to me and Abhir if you didn't help us. So please let me help you as a family.
Abhinav – I consider you my family as well Akshara, infact you are the sister that I never had. But I couldn't ask you for this, you are already helping us a lot with Naveen's education and now this.
Akshara – Well I owe you my life and Abhir's life Abhinav if we are counting. But it's not like I am doing it to return the favour, I could never be able to do that. I am doing it cause I want you and Naveen to be there. And want to see the little kid happy. And who said I am paying for it, you are going to pay this with interest when you will get your job back. So, What say ?
Abhinav – You didn't left a choice and its tempting to see our kids play.
Akshara – Then its final you are going but I will take Abhir with me as you know Udaipur.......
Abhinav – you are sure ? I understand if you don't want to go, I will take the kids.
Akshara – No , I can't run forever beside I am invited for a family function.
Abhinav – Oh ! Well see you soon then and tell our little messi his Ronaldo is going to join him. Good night.
Akshara – Goodnight.
Abhinav – And Akshara.......... Thank you so much !
Akshara – Get lost bro ! I am going to recover each and every rupee.
Abhinav laughed – yeah ! Like you did everytime you said this. Remind me to never open a finance business with you.
They both laughed together.
The whole week pass in a blur and its already Friday, Akshara and Abhir are having dinner together.
Akshara – laddu, I have to tell you something. We are going Udaipur tomorrow and we are going to visit your nani and nanu as well.
Abhir – Nani ghar ! Finally ! I am going to meet my nanu and nani !
Akshara – not only nanu, nani there will be your mamu, mimi and mausi as well.
Abhir – But I only talked to nanu, why didn't they all talked to me.
Akshara – You are going to meet all of them now, talk as much as you want. ( I hope they behave well with you otherwise i know how to make them behave as well, i won't listen a single word against you baccha, i dont care what they say to me but i will turn the world around for you)
Abhir is over the moon. He is running around the house while Akshara is packing the bags. They went to sleep as they have to catch flight at 8 am in the morning, they will reach Udaipur by 9:30 am.
Abhinav and Naveen are going to join them as well but they will be coming with the school management with other parents. Akshara decided to come separately as she wanted a proper vacation for Abhir and they are going to stay a little longer than the school trip for mimi's birthday.