55 His Responsibility (2/2)

Grandma scolded ”Don't twist my words. What if you saw other women at the party and say that my Varsha does not look beautiful? What if you ridicule her dressing and made her cry at the party? You have to make this clear now.”

Everyone felt speechless about the question of Grandma especially Akash. He looked toward Grandma and said in an annoyed tone ”Grandma! When did I say that she does not look beautiful? I accept that what I thought was wrong. She looks better in Saree than what I expected. Happy? Please leave me now.” He showed annoyed expression but in fact, he is more nervous inside, afraid that his cool facade won't last long.

Akash is nervous that he might talk more about how cute she looks. Suddenly he felt like not bringing her to party lest she can't maintain her innocence if she learned the ways of society. He reminded himself to tell her later to be as she is and not change.

Everyone laughs hearing the response of Akash. Varsha also smiles and lowers her head shyly. Ira nudged her to raise her head and then asked Akash ”Brother! Only better than expected? Aren't you being too miser with your words?”

Grandma also laughs and says ”Oh, such an idiot grandson. My dear Varsha wearing saree and beautiful jewellery look like some goddess. Ah, so pure, so cute. I wish she does not get tainted by the evilness of society.”

Akash felt startled hearing Grandma because Grandma said what he was thinking and blurted ”If you are so afraid, then don't send her to the party.”

Grandma scolded ”You wish. Remember to guide her well and protect her. Don't let her be embarrassed in front of those people.”

Akash looked toward Varsha and felt a protective feeling surging in his heart. She looks beautiful in a different way, the beauty of kindness and pureness just like nature. Yes, beautiful like nature. A girl who is most suitable to be a caring wife and gentle mother. She is his wife. It is his responsibility to protect this pure and gentle looking girl.

But he can't say what he is thinking. So, he just replied with a straight face ”Of course, I know my responsibilities. You really think too less of your grandson.”

Ira tried to speak something but Akash raised his hand to stop her and said ”You, the chirping bird! Now stop. We are getting late to the party.”

Ira retorted ”I remember you said to be ready by 6:00 but we came out before 6:00.”

”I said to start at 6:00 but now it's already fifteen minutes past 6:00 and you are still bickering and not letting us go.” Akash chided her looking at his watch.

Ira showed her tongue and said ”No, you only said to get ready by 6:00 and we did it. Don't try to change your words.”

Varsha looked at the argument of Akash and Ira and this sight is so beautiful to her. She is happy seeing Akash talking so much and wishes to see this side of him more often. She also noticed that the person she loves, her husband is looking so good in his dress. But again she remembered that he always looks good to her and blamed herself for her foolishness.

Akash looked at the dazed expression of Varsha and waved in front of her and said ”Hello! Should we go now?” and then he turned toward the car.

Varsha looked at his expression and smiled and said in a meek voice ”Yes” and she followed him.

Akash walked to the front passenger side of the car and opened the door for Varsha. Ira also followed and helped Varsha sit on her seat and then closed the door. Akash walked around from the front and took the driver seat.

Grandparents, Ira and her mother waved to Akash and Varsha from the house door. Akash started the car and moved ahead slowly while Varsha is still waving to the family members. In a few minutes, the car has left the gate of the house and reached the main road.