Dinner was done and now Mili was busy preparing gujiyas in the kitchen. The sweet smell of the freshly fried gujiyas had filled the whole house with a delectable aroma, simply indicating that Holi is here! “Can I taste a teeny-tiny piece? I can’t resist it anymore Mili Beta!” pleaded her father-in-law, who was drawn into the kitchen automatically by his olfactory senses. Mili closed the gas and quickly fixed him a plate. “Sorry Papaji, forgot to give you a taste earlier. Hope you will like,” she expressed shyly. Papaji indulged himself in savouring the festive delicacy and then jokingly whispered, “Beta, they are delicious and taste better than what your sasu maa prepares!” And they both silently giggled!

Mili was married to Ishaan in December and it was a small wedding due to the pandemic restrictions. Ishaan was a man of few words and hardly expressed his love and feelings for Mili, Whereas, Mili was a diehard romanticist who grew up reading Mills and Boons! Her married life was simple but she was happy that Ishan was a successful lawyer, a wise and thorough gentleman and she had such a loving set of parents-in-law. The whole of January and February, she was at her maternal home appearing for her Master’s degree exams. She was glad to be back in this loving house...