JAI SHREE KRISHNA

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Author's POV-

6-year-old Anvi is with her mother, Anjali, at a supermarket. Anjali was looking for some groceries when Anvi saw, on the opposite side, two boys having ice cream and giggling. Anvi remembered having a cold, few days back because she secretly had ice cream with her dad at midnight, and the next day Anjali found the empty ice cream box, also the reason behind the sick faces of her daughter and her husband. She knew what had happened, and she scolded them the whole day for this act. Anjali had cleared her refrigerator of ice creams because of her husband and her daughter, a mischievous pair.

Now reminiscing about the incident, Anvi desired for the ice cream. But she was scared to ask her mother for it after recalling the scolding. She knew when her Mumma decides something even her father will at dispose. Thinking about all this she was thinking of the face of her father when her mother was scolding him for his mischief. She giggled, and whispered, "Bhigi Billi" (Scared Cat) for her father. But at the same time trying not to attract her mother's attention but her action, but ended up failing badly at it as she laughed a little louder.

Anjali noticed her daughter standing at a place in deep thoughts and then giggling. This deed of her daughter brought a smile to her face. She asked," Anu, what are you thinking and giggling about? Tell Mumma, she will also laugh."

Anvi again giggled and said, "Nothing Maa, I was just remembering Daddu (Dad)"

Anjali said," Ohh, so you are shopping with me and thinking about your Daddu." and picked her little Anu in her arms and continued in a mischievous and sweet tone," So, you don't love Mumma? You are always in your Daddu's thoughts only. Don't you want to spend time with Mumma? "

Anvi innocently answered, " Maa, I love you! So don't be jealous! Okay?" and kissed her Mumma on cheeks and continued, "You will be with me my entire life and I was just thinking about daddy and also don't worry, I won't start calling him mom because I love my Maa more" saying this she tried to wink like her Daddu does but ended up winking with both eyes more like closing them and then opening them and pulled her mother into a hug.

Anjali listened to her daughter's innocent reply and giggled. She replied to her with hmm and put her down, when Anu pulled her mother's Pallu's (sarees edge) softly and made a puppy face.

Anjali knew what her daughter was up to, so she raised her eyes, giving her permission to continue herself. Seeing her mother in a good mood she finally spoke," Maa can I have an ice cream? Please!!" Now Anjali knew why her little Anu had put up a puppy face. She didn't reply but raised her brow giving a questioning look, as if asking her to explain. Anvi continued with a pleading look, "Maa, I have not eaten ice cream since that time. Please can I have only one? Please, please..."

Anjali was about to deny her request but seeing her daughter's pleading face she could not control herself and agreed to Anu's request, making her jump in her place. Seeing the amusement in Anu for an ice cream, she smiled.

Anjali gave Anu an ice cream and started searching for some items. She looked towards Anu who was having her ice cream with contempt and a smile crept on her lips. Anjali spoke, "Anu now our shopping is done so we can go home." Anvi nodded and held her mother's hand.

After paying the bills they went towards the parking area where they were greeted by the driver. They sat in the backseat of the car and the driver started driving.

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Anjali was feeling restless unknowingly. She dialed her husband's number who picked up the call in just a few seconds. She did not wait for any response from the other side and said, "Sanjeev, are you fine? Where are you? In the office or at home?" Sanjeev could not help but laughed a little and replied, "Jaan, I'm in the office and will come home in some time. Why are you so restless? Did anything happen? Or are you missing me already? Huh?" and ended his last line in a flirting tone.

But Anjali was in a serious mood, " I'm not in the mood, Sanjeev. I don't know why but I'm feeling restless like something bad is going to happen. You stay safe, okay? "Sanjeev smiled at her wife's concern for him, " Okay Jaanu, I will keep myself safe. Well, are you done shopping?" She replied in hmm and he continued, "Okay, I will come soon and today we will watch a movie together at home, okay?" She just hummed but out of nowhere said, "Sanjeev, I love you. I love you, and our daughter too more than my life. You have to take care of her and love her like you always do." Sanjeev was taken back to hear this, "Jaan why are you saying all this? Anu is my daughter too. I will love her more than my life. And don't talk like you are going somewhere, okay? " Anjali replied, " I know Sanjeev, you love her."

Sanjeev heard her low tone and said, "Mrs. Anjali Desai, I love you and only you and not only in this life but in every life. I only want you and you and I LOVE YOU A LOT. Okay?" Anjali blushed at his confession, and he chuckled on the other side as if he could see her wife's red face. Seeing Sanjeev chuckling, from outside the cabin Mr. Vijay, his assistant, who was about to enter stopped and smiled. He thought to himself, "This man is unbelievable. How can this man manage to put a smile on everyone's face when he himself is in a lot of pressure? But he really loves his family a lot and cares for his employees as his family also. He is the best boss ever."

Anjali ended the call, but the restlessness did not go away. She looked at Anu's face, who was looking outside the car's window with amusement. She pulled Anu in a hug. She hugged Anu so tightly as if there was no tomorrow. Little Anu could not understand her mother's insecurity. She tapped on her mother's back, " Maa, are you not feeling right? Don't worry we will reach home soon, right driver Daa." to which the driver nodded. Anjali now looked towards Anu with pleasure and kissed all over face. Anu could not understand her behavior but gave an assuring smile. Anjali said, "Anu, you are my princess. You are my Jaan. Okay? I love you a lot. Never ever get angry with Mumma. Mumma is sorry for everything, but you will live your life well, okay? You should live by yourself to the fullest, okay?"

Anu chuckled and said," Maa you are here with me so why are you saying this? Huh? "Anjali was now crying and kissing Anu all over her face. She did not break her hug till now. Anu could now feel the restlessness in her mother, so she kissed her mother on checks and assured her. Anu spoke, "Maa, I love you a lot, more than ice cream and papa also. okay?" and continued " but maybe not more than chocolate." Now Anu could see a pout on her mother's face, so she chuckled and said, "I was joking. I love you the most, okay?" On the other hand, now Sanjeev was feeling restless but tried to ignore this feeling.

They were in a hug, and it was showing a red light, so the car stopped. But a truck coming with a great speed from the left took a turn unfollowing the traffic rules and it hit their car. The car flipped in the air and crashed on the other side of the footpath of the road. The car was in a very bad condition, the windows were broken, and a door had flown out. The driver was covered in blood with glasses piercing his face. His condition explained that he was dead by now. Anjali was also covered in blood with her back covered with glass pieces and her head was bleeding due to the sudden great blow but still she was holding Anu against her heart. She spoke her last words to Anu, "A...nnu, I... love you" and took her last breath. Anu burst into tears. She could not process all this. It had hit her like a bolt of lightning. She was crying and screaming, "Maa please open your eyes. I am feeling scared Maa. Driver Daa open your eyes, please, please, wake up. Maaaa."

Anu kept on pleading with her mother to open her eyes but who could explain to her that her mother will never wake up. She saw her mother's face covered with blood and her cold body still in a hug. It was scaring her to death. She could not feel the warmth of her mother anymore. She was crying when the local people called the ambulance and helped Anu get out of the car. Anu was still crying and now her head was also bleeding. Ambulance came and took them to the hospital.

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Sanjeev was panting heavily and crying. He had rushed to the hospital with a hope that maybe this is a bad dream, and he will wake up soon and it was all a lie, but the doctor came, and everything shattered as he announced the critical condition of her princess and her Jaan. He fell to the ground and started crying like mad. His assistant, Vijay tried to support him, but he was also crying watching his Boss in this condition. Vijay had seen their love, and he was also broken to hear this news but he had to support his boss. Vijay warned the doctor to give their best and call the best doctors of the world but save them, no matter what.

Vijay came to Sanjeev and tried to console him, but he was in no near state to listen. He kept on crying and repeating, "She knew this was coming. She knew she would be gone." Vijay was in the office when Anjali had called Sanjeev, so he knew what he was talking about. But a call came, and Vijay was shocked to hear it. He whispered something in Sanjeev's ear and anger boiled in Sanjeev's blood. He said something in Vijay's ears and Vijay got shocked at listening to him. He tried to argue," But what will happen when Anvi will come to know about this?". He replied with a stern face, "I will explain everything to her at the right time. You don't have to worry about it. I will accept whatever she will do to punish me. I am her Dad so I know what is better for her. I have to do this for My Family. I have to do this." He said the last line more like to himself.

After a series of surgeries Anvi was saved but the driver and his dear wife had gone. Sanjeev did not have a drop of tear in his eyes but anger of what had happened and regret of what he was going to do. Just like this the death ceremonies passed, and the atmosphere was gloomy and filled with sadness. At the death ceremony, everyone came to console him but he had no ears for them. No tears could be seen in his eyes but rage, remorse and resentment.

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Sanjeev was sitting beside his princess in his house. Anu had not gained consciousness since the surgery, to which 20 days had passed, and the doctor had given him the permission to take Anu home. Doctor had told that her body was weak and there were many internal injuries with an injury in the head so it will take time for her to wake, and everything depends on her now. He kissed her daughter's hand and said, "From now on I am from mother too. Remember Anu, I love you. So please wake up and don't make your father worry more. Please, my good daughter. Please princess." and ended up crying.

 After some time, Vijay knocked on the door and said, "Sir, everything is done as you said." Sanjeev nodded and stood up. He didn't have the courage to look up maybe because of what he was doing. Then he looked towards her daughter sadly and said, "I am sorry princess for doing this to you. I am sorry." and went away leaving Anu to the care of the nurse. Sanjeev had the feeling of guilt

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