Chap 7 Arun’s re-entry

Vrinda looked a lot more cheerful that day, in spite of her weakness, took her herbal medicine readily (forgetting the bitter taste). After giving her some boiled vegetable soup, she prepared lunch, all the while thinking about Arun’s role and importance in their daughter’s life. She had taken leave from school for a week, but with the exams approaching soon, she won’t be able to extend it much longer. She decided to discuss the matter with Arun, when he came for lunch that day.
           Arun too, looked much more relaxed , when he came for lunch. They sat down together on the small round make-shift dining table, eating their lunch in silence. After lunch, she served ice-cream in two bowls, checking Vrinda who was sleeping peacefully, she took them to the couch and sat down besides Arun. Handing him one bowl, she told him about her dilemma . Arun’s response surprised her…. He offered to look after Vrinda, while she was away at her school. Seeing her hesitation, he convinced her that it would not disturb his work and he will manage it fine.
          Ghazal asked him , if he could shift with them for a few days , till Vrinda regained her strength .. To her surprise, he readily agreed. That evening, he shifted his belongings to her house. She had prepared her grandparents room for him . Vrinda’s happiness knew no bounds.