first ray of sunlight filtered through the tall arched window of goenka mansion, casting golden patterns on the pristine white marble floor. The grand estate stood proudly in udaipur 's most elite neighbourhood, surrounded by lush manicured lawns and ancient neem trees that had witnessed generation of genoks history.
Inside The mansion was perfect blend of royal heritage and modern luxury.Heavy silk curtains in deep burgundy Framed the windows. Antique Chandler from Belgium hung from high sealings. Family photographs in ornate silver frame adorned the Walls-wedding at grand palaces, festival celebrated with pomp, generation of goenka smiling through decades. A grand piano stood in one corner of the living room, next to a wall of bookshelves filled with leather bound classics
Suhashini goenka, fondly called by Mimi by everyone,was first to descend the stairs. she carried herself with the regal grace of a woman who had ruled this household for six decades. She wore a crisp white cotten saree with thin golden border _ simple, elegant,timeless. Her silver hair was pulled into a tight bun, and she wore her signature heavy golden jhumka s that has been in the family for generations. A small round Kumkum adorned her forehead. In her hand, she carried her rosssery, fingers moving gently over the beads.
She settled into her favourite armchair near the window, were the morning sun could warm her. A servent immediately placed a cup of herbel tea beside her
Behinde her came manish goenka, her son and current patriach. He was still a commanding presence --- tall, dignified with silver hair perfectly groomed and a warm smile that crinkled corners of his eyes. He wore a pristine white cotten kurta--pajama from a renowned Lucknow tailor, the kurta featuring subtle Chikankari work at the collar. A brown pashmina shawl was dropped over his shoulders. On his right hand, He wore a heavy gold ring with the family crest.
Manish : "Good morning mimi" He bent to touch her feet
Mimi : " Aashirwad beta, subha ,subah itni jaldi?"
Manish : "Business calls , mimi. Market opens early". He settled into his chair, accepting the newspaper
Swarna goenka descended next. At elderly age, she is still beautiful , her skin glowing, her eyes warm, she wore a luxurious kanjivaram silk saree in deep mustard yellow with intricate gold zari work. Her jewellery was understated but spoke of old money , a strand of flawless South sea pearls, matching earrings and her signature heavy gold bangles. Her silver streaked hair was swept into a elegant bun, adorned with fresh jasmine flowers.
Swarna: "subha subah itni sukoon par jaldi yai sukhoon tootega"
Manish: ( looking up ) "kyun ? Kya hua ?"
Swarna: " Arohi ne kal kaha tha Aaj late shift hai, subha nai uth payegi. Akshu ko hospital Jana hai. Kairav ki meeting hai. Teen alag 2 direction"
Manish: ( Chuckling ) "yah to family ki Khushi hai. Sab apni apni life mein busy".
Mimi: "par shaam ko sab saath. Yahi toh asli khush hai."
Kairav goenka bounded down the stairs, already dressed for work. At this age he was energetic and always hurry. He wore a crispy navy blue formal shirt with the sleeves rolled up, dark grey trousers, and polished brown shoes.
Kairav: " Dadaji! Dadiji! Mimi"! He touched their feet quickly. "Meeting ke liya late ho raho hoon. Chai baad mein piyoonga"
Swarna: " Beta, breakfast"
Kairav: (grabbing the paratha) "yahi hai breakfast hai. Bye!"
He was out of door in seconds.
Mimi: (laughing softly) " bilkul apni dadaji jaisa. Karthik bi aisi tha --- hamesha jaldi mein."
Manish:(smiling) " karthik ki yaad aathi ha jab kairav ko dekhte hain."
Akshara goenka came dawn quietly. At this age,she was gentle and soft spoken. She wore soft mint green cotton saree with a simple white border elegant and understated. On her wrist, a silver bracelet gleamed --- her grandfather 's gift. Her hair was open, falling in soft waves past her shoulders. Her face was fresh, with just a hint of khol defining her eyes
Akshara: " Good morning mimi. Good morning dadaji. Good morning dadiji" she touched each elder 's feet.
Mimi:(eyes softening) "Akshu beta, aaj subah subah kahan"?
Akshara: "hospital, Mimi. Nayaa bachaa aaya hain.unkaa saath music therapy session hai"
Swarna: "Tere kaam bohat achi hai,beta. Thumare maa bahot garav hota --- janti hoon main".
Akshara: "dadaji, aap hamesha maa ke batati ho. kabhi kabhi lagta hai jaisa main unhe janti hoon."
Manish: "tu unki tarah hi hai, beta. Unki aankhein,unki awaaz,unki pyar music se. Wo tere mein Zinda hai."
Akshara (POV)
Maa ka chear siraf tasveer ho mein dekh hai. Mimi kehte hai mein unki tarah hoon. Kaise hoti hain woh? Kya sochti hain? Mujhe dekhkar Kush Hoti hain?
Akshara s POV ended
Mimi:(holding her hand) "beta, Teri maa ko dekhne ko mauk nahi mila tujhe. Par woh hamesha tere saath Hai. Har note mein jo tu gaati hai, har bacche ki muskurahat mein to ju dekhte hai--- woh sab naira ka ashirwad Hai"
Akshara 's eyes glistened. She leaned down and touched mimi s feet again.
Arohi came down last, dressed in a crisp white doctor 's coat over a light blue formal shirt and black trousers. Her sethascope hung around her neck. At younger age she was udaipur's youngest neurologist--- sharp and focused, and confident. Her hair was pulled back in a neat ponytail
Arohi:( yawning) "Good morning everyone"
Swarna: " arohi, Kal Raat kitne baje ayie?"
Arohi: (touching her feet) " shift thi, dadiji. Emergency case the".
Manish:( proudly) " Hamaari neurologi ki star. Udaipur ki youngest .humen naaz hai tujhe par."
Arohi: ( smiling ) "Dadaji, apke ashirwad se"
Arohi phone vibrated. She glanced at it quickly, her expression unchanged, but her eyes softened for fraction of a second.
Arohi (POV)
Neil ka message. " Aaj milte hain?" Haan. Par chup ke. Kisi ko patah nahi chalna chahiye abhi nahi.
Arohi POV ended
Akshara:( sitting beside her ) "Arohi tu thak gaya lagta hai. Itni late shift mat le"
Arohi: " behen, patients ka intezar nahi kartha. Mein teek hoon."
Akshara:"Tera aaj biral hospital mein hai na?"
Arohi:(carefully) " Hann opd hain.tere bhi Wahi."?
Akshara:"Haan. Session hai."
Arohi:" milna mushkil hoga. Neurologist ka alag floor hain. Music therapy ki allag."
Akshara: ( innocently) " koi nahi. Ghar mein mile lenge hai."
Mimi ( POV)
Arohi ki aankhein...kuch chup rahi hai. Koi hain uski zindagi mein. Woh batayegi jab time aayega. Mimi sab jante hain,par chup rehte hain
Mimi POV ended
Mimi:"Arohi, beta, hospital mein koi achha doctor hain? Dosti banana chahiye hai."
Arohi:"(too quickly) Nahin mimi sab colleagues hain. Koi khaas nahi hain"
Mimi:(smiling knowingly) " Achha. Janti hoon main."
Arohi:(nervous)"Kya janti hoon?"
Mimi:"ki tu jhoot bolti hai. Par mein intezaar kar sakthi hoon."
Everyone laughed, but arohi 's heart was racing.
Akshara:(standing) " main chalti hoon. Patients Wait karte Hain "
She touched everyone 's feet.
Swarna:"beta, khayal rakhna "
Akshara:"Haan dadaji."
She left
Arohi:"mein bhi chalti hoon."
She touched everyone's feet and left quickly.
Manish:" mimi,apko kya lagta hai, arohi ke baar mein"?
Mimi:"mujhe lagta hai ki hamari Arohi ko pyaar ho gaya hai. Aaur woh chup rahi hai."
Swarna:(shocked)" mimi! Aisi baatein mat karein".
Mimi:" Dekhte hoon. Time sab batayegi.
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