The two storeyed house was buzzing around that had a cozy drawing area, 6 comfortable bedrooms, 3 at each floor, the dhoop's fragrance spread from the puja ghar that was parallel to the dinning area on the opposite side.it was a descent house in all together.the accomodations scattered on the floor,namkeen dibba on the side table stacked one upon the other, dresses stuffed in suitcases which was still not fitting in

"I can't do this anymoreeeeee.....urghhhhh"

"What happened chotu..... couldn't manage it here...what are you planning to do in the hostel....a proper wrestling match on your tiny hostel bed"

Vaani's head immerged out of the practically clothe mountain while she was wondering what to keep for her hostel and what to leave behind cause every other think felt important to carry.

" Just shut your mouth vibhu if you can't help me.... You ungrateful idiot"

"Kya hua hai iss ghr ko.....what the.....hey bhagwaan.....konsa bhukump aaya tha?"

(What happened to this house....o God.... which earthquake came here?

(Sandhya ji, Vaani's mother entered her bedroom looking at the chaos while the two sibling was busy in their verbal fight which was of no help to the packing going on.

"Mumma....this bandar....he is of no help....just throw him out of this place before I do the honour....just tell me when vanya di will be here...I am a mess"

As soon as she stopped the doorbell rung while her face lightened up by the arrival of most anticipated person. She boltee herself tangling her one feet in one of her top,with a jeans hung around her shoulder and there she was the gracious heiness of the house...her elder sister with her husband to see off her younger sister to her medical college

"Finally you are here di....I was dying"

She couldn't stop the frustrated tears as she melted in the warm embrace of her sister, the only relief in her weeks of hectic schedule. Vaani was the youngest daughter and thus she was very much pampered in the house. Her sister was closest to her and her nervousness about going to a new place was adding to the already emotionally burdened little girl.

"Will you leave my wifey my dear saali saahiba...I get your desperation but she is officially mine"

"Jiju don't you start....I am already emotionally unstable...I won't like to dump it all on you as a welcome present "

"Damaad ji ko andr to aane de meri bullet train"

(You bullet train, first let my son in law get in the house )

Shivaay ji, Vaani's father commented from behind while the other spectator solemnly enjoyed the dramatic reunion of the trio.

"Chotu.....it's fine....see...I am here now...I will help you... stop crying like a baby....it seems like we are doing your vidaai to your sasuraal instead of your hostel"

Vanya spoke looking at her sister's tear strikened face.

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After having not so peaceful dinner at the dining table...the old couple retired to their room while the saalaa-jiju duo discussed on the cricket match update sitting on the couch in the drawing room. The house felt comfortable but someone was too stressed

"Chotu,see your bags are done...the snacks and other necessities like soap,toothpaste,toothbrush, cosmetics etc are in this red suitcase,your casual wear are in blue one and the black one has the outfits for the college....try to wear kurta for few months as you will be fresher..and yes...the stationary are in that box....so total you have 5 luggage....keep the laptop,headphone and your other items in black backpack"

Vanya spoke with a militaric precision while Vaani was lost in her own thoughts.

"Chotu... What's troubling you now?"

"How will I manage without you all

..I know I am too good...but this...the distance..it's soo new and scary...the ragging of seniors...the academic pressure...how will I handle it in a foreign place?"

Vaani asked as tear brimmed to her eyes...the uncertainty of upcoming tomorrow mixed with the excitement on a new beginning was becoming hard to express for her.Vanya's expression softened as her eyes landed on her baby sister's face...how fast she has grown...it felt like yesterday when she use to cry over class 8 trigonometry questions and today seeing her going to study medical fills her heart with pride. They have come long way.

"See chotu,a woman's life is always uncertain,there is no consistency,when she feels she knows her body enough,we hit puberty and deal with physical and hormonal changes,when we think we have got use to this,we see academic changes,when we find a stable degree,we find ourselves trying to adapt to our workplace,then we get married,we tried to settle ourselves as a wife,then as a daughter in law,as a mother and what not...at every step of our lives...humans tend to blend themselves with changes...moving to a new city will bring great responsibilities...you need to know the intentions of the strangers you will come across...you need to decide your own boundaries as there won't be 24/7 guardian to keep an eye on you. But we trust you....it's a new experience..you should enjoy it..not feel burdened...and remember..no matter what happens ahead...you will always have a home to return....a place that won't judge...that won't hurt....now be happy and get your lady singham confidence mera bachaaa"

Vaani couldn't hold back as she wrapped her arms around her sister feeling the warmth and comfort. Her sister has been this way. A perfect solution to all her problems since childhood.

"Meri biwi ko le jaane dengi aap...yaa phir aaj Hume tanhaayi mein raat guzarna hoga"

(Will you let me to take my wife or I have to spent my night in loneliness?)

Rudra entered the emotional scene followed by vibhor while the sisters rolled their eyes knowing this won't end soon.

"Jiju....you need to settle with you dear saale sahaab...Thora romance uske saath kriye"

(Have a little romance with him)

Rudra and vibhor stood shocked at the bomb dropped by Vaani.

"This can't happen...last time...jiju was over me...I can't risk my sanity for this man"

Vibhor retorted at the horror of possibility while the two sister giggled.

"Sorry bro....kl to hum chle....aaj didi ke paas soyenge hum.....to bs....aap dono jija-saalaa can have a the bed all by yourselves"

(I will be gone tomorrow...so today I will be sleeping with my sister....so yes....)

"Aap bhi kya yaad rkhiye...rkh lijiye humaari biwi ko aaj ki raat"

( You will also remember it forever....keep her with you tonight)

Rudra placed his palm over Vaani's head gently as the entertaining atmosphere shifted to a little emotional. Rudra has considered Vaani as his daughter as she was always a baby to Vanya. They were too attached and he himself has witnessed their bond. She was the light of the house.

He still remembers how she got the fake adoption papers on their wedding stating that she is their first child .

"Kuch bhi ho...bs ek call lgaane ki deri hogi...aur hum tumhare paas daure chle aayenge choti. Aur pareshaan nhi hona hai"

(Whatever happens...you just need to pinged us a single call and we will be running to you choti.....and don't worry much)

The fatherly warmth brought the tinies smile as she hugged him tightly.

"I know jiju....aap dono ke bina to meri gaadi hi nhi chlti hai"

(My life can't move without you two)

"Bahut emotional scene ho gya...ab so jaate hai subah 5 bje train hai tumhara.....tumko zyada der bardaash nhi kr skte.....jldi jldi nagarnigam ke kachre ke gaadi ke saath tumko bhi dustbin ke saath nikalna hai"

(Enough of emotional scene...you have your train tomorrow morning at 5...I can't tolerate you more ...I need to throw you out with garbage tomorrow to the municipality cleaners)

Vibhor spoke breaking the emotional scene while the trio glare at him and he grinned as if he did not just started a new war.

___________________________Next morning

Sandhya ji put the tilak on Vaani's forehead as she folded her hands seeking god's blessings .

Rudra settled the luggage in the car while Vibhor stood silently at the end of the hall.

It felt weird to look at your partner in crime leaving. The house would be utterly quiet....who will banter with him when she will go. Though it was an auspicious occasion,she was leaving to chase her dreams that people dream of yet the feeling was strange. She won't be around .

Vaani ascended towards Vibhor mirroring the same emotions as him, the goodbye felt odd to the duo,he couldn't hold back as he crashed in her arms..crying

"Tell me if anyone teases you...I will be the first one to knock them out...and don't let you chubbies vanish...you will look like skeleton of that happens"

The elders stood with moist eyes...the duo was chaos together but a mess if separated.

Rudra,shivaay ji,sandhya ji and Vaani left patna to Jodhpur as the destiny awaits for her arrival to bind her in sacred bond and to heal the souls .

As train drifted away from the Patna station, Vaani 's heart thudded with anticipation,filled with hope unaware of tomorrow yet with calmness as she started her journey towards her forever.