It’s been a long and hectic day for Aditi. Since morning she is busy in counseling others. Aditi Chauhan worked hard in establishing herself as a leading psychologist in Delhi in a span of five years . Married to her childhood sweetheart she now enjoys a life which makes most of the people envy her
Its already 6.30 pm and still she has one more appointment. Aditi opened the file. Gaurav and Mansi, both in their early thirties, married for 8 years and filed for a divorce 2 months ago. Her assistant, Simran has written an evaluation which indicates it’s just a clash of different personalities. Mansi is bold adventurous and outgoing where as Gaurav is shy and a man of few words. Simran is having trouble with Gaurav. No matter how hard she tried he never opened to her. His pain can be seen from his eyes but he never speaks about it.
“How is your day Gaurav?”
“So far so good,Madam”. Gaurav sounded as if he is in another world. From his voice Aditi can see his pain and sadness.
“You can call me Aditi” and they started talking about many things starting from the weather, bad traffic, increasing price and decreasing morality and many more. This guy really need some help in expressing himself to his wife; his marriage will work if he can simply express his feelings and difficulties.
With these thoughts Aditi put up the big question “So what you think of the situation Gaurav”
“What situation “asked Gaurav as if he is pulled by an invisible string.
“The situation between you and Mansi”
“Well there is nothing much to say Aditi. She wants a divorce and there is nothing I can do at this moment to change her mind. The papers are already in the court”
“What do you want Gaurav? Do you think we can work on it?”
“Leave it Aditi. No one has ever bothered about what I want. No one ever paid any attention to my needs. So why start now? Can I ask you a question?” Gaurav tried to divert the topic. He was referring to Mansi never paying attention to her words or may be his inability to express himself to Mansi.
“Hmmmmm” He clearly wants to avoid the question. “Yes Gaurav , Please go ahead” said Aditi with a smile.
“Well I have been looking around. You have decorated your office quiet well. Beautiful paintings, wall papers, color combinations, It’s a real nice office I must say”
“Well thank you Gaurav. It took me a while to collect all these things. I see you have a taste for beautiful things”
“Well, I surely have. But what I didn’t get is why you have framed a letter which is almost unreadable. What’s the secret madam?” Gaurav asked in a rather funny voice pointing his finger to a framed letter.
“Well, it’s a gift from a couple.” Poor chap, trying too hard to hide his pain and be funny.
“A gift from a couple? That too a soaked wet letter with half the words washed away?”Gaurav was really surprised. “And the way you have preserved the paper I bet there must be some interesting story behind it. Would you mind revealing the secret or its too personal?”
“Hmmm, I can share the secret. May be we can end this session with a good story”
Gaurav bend to the edge of the table attentively”Go on. I am all ears”.
With a deep sigh Aditi started “It happened almost 4 years ago …”
13th feb 2009-Friday
Morning 11 am – Aditi.
I was working with Mr Kurana at that time. A really bad period I must say . I was tired handling the office pressure and a break up with my boy friend. At around 11am Mr khurana called me and handed over the case of Sanjana and Suraj.
Through a file I was introduced to the abusive and broken world of Suraj and Sanjana. In all the earlier sessions they did nothing but shouting at each other and calling each other names. Mr Khurana has made his decision already but two mandatory sessions remained so he just asked me to finish the formalities.
Same day Morning 5.30am – Sanjana
Sanjana was having a nightmare and she wake up almost screaming full of sweat and fear . Her eyes went to Adi who is sleeping next to her. ‘I just pray to god that he doesn’t grow up like his father’ saying these words she walked to the kitchen to prepare tea and breakfast.
Waves of Memories hit her again and again. No matter how hard she tried they just keep coming back. How much she trusted him. She felt so secured around him. He was her knight in shining armor. But things fell apart slowly. Lately he opened his mouth just to shout or abuse. The last two years were almost like living in hell. Even when she finally decided to leave him he didn’t try to stop her. All he said was “I am hoping that you will never come back”. How can a man be so insensitive? Did I waste 8 years of my life with a person who doesn’t even care about me. All he cared about is his own ego and pride. No matter how hard she tried she couldn’t control her anger whenever she saw him. The counseling sessions are becoming more and more painful. It’s good that only two are left. She wished for an end to all these as she slowly prepared herself for office.
Same day Morning 8am – Suraj
The knock on the door is getting louder and louder. Suraj ignored it and tries to sleep but it came back. Finally he left the bed and opened the door for the maid. She came inside with a loud complain on how she was knocking the door since last 15 mins. He just ignored her and went along. Once out of bathroom he watched his schedule. Mr khurana 5PM.
Oh god, I have to face her again. She has been a real pain in these counseling sessions. Every time I try to say something she is interrupting with her own versions. Why they are forcing me to attend these sessions when we both have decided to part our ways. After everything I have done for her she is still blaming me. Well, if she doesn’t care I also don’t give a damn. Let me just tolerate her for the next two sessions and walk away. Suraj was thinking how to put an early end to all these things as he was getting ready for a client meeting.
Evening 5 PM:- Dr khuranas office. Aditi, Suraj and Sanjana
Aditi was waiting for her clients. She has instructed the front desk to send Sanjana and Suraj to her. She watched as Sanjana came and took her seat without saying a word. At ten past five Suraj arrived.
“Sorry I am late “
“Always late with an excuse. Looks like excuses and lies have become a part of you” Sanjana said before Aditi can open her mouth.
“Listen I am not talking to you. I am done with you Sanju”
“Oh yeah, really. Are you really done with me Suraj?” mocked Sanjana. “And don’t call me Sanju. That’s for people who I like, not a jerk like you”.
It soon turned into an ugly fight. They both started blaming each other and calling each other names.
“Shut up you both” a loud voice echoed the room. They stopped for a moment and again started blaming each other for creating this situation.
“Just shut up. I have heard enough. You want a divorce and I will write you a report once we finish the formalities. Everyone is sick of your fights. So whatever you want to say just put it in writing. It will be the last thing you will say to each other before you move to court and fight your heart’s content. I will add that in the report and send it to the court. No more talking in next session. Just hand over the letters to each other and we will be done. Is it ok with you both?”- said Aditi now almost furious.
“Fine with me” said Suraj. Aditi looked at Sanjana and she nods silently.
“Ok then we will meet tomorrow at 11 am”. Her voice is firm as she gave them the new appointment.
“Ok fine. I will see you tomorrow”. Suraj left the room immediately. Sanjana also collected her things and went to the door silently.
As they left Aditi felt relieved. She has never shouted at her clients before. Is it because of their fighting or is it the anger she had on her boyfriend? Anyway, they are gone now and there are no chances that Aditi will ever meet them in her life after tomorrow’s session.
Same day 10 PM – Sanjana
After she put Adi in bed Sanjana came to her desk. What a person he had became over the years. I can’t believe I loved him. Over the years he has became the most insensitive, arrogant person she has ever seen. Hope these final words can put some senses in him. Wiping a tear from her eyes she started writing the letter.
Same day 11PM- Suraj
Suraj was very careful in writing the letter. He has selected all the words very carefully which blamed Sanjana for everything. He drafted the letter and then rewrote it 3-4 times just to eliminate all the loose ends. Once finish he put it in an envelope and went to bed.
Frebruary 14th 2009- Saturday
11am :- Aditi and Sanjana
Aditi and Sanjana were waiting for Suraj. Sanjana has already given her letter to Aditi. The two ladies moved to a room scheduled for Sanjana and started talking and soon they connect to each other over love and lost. No one has cared for the time as it passed by. At 11.30am Aditi was informed that Suraj has came and waiting for her.
Same day 9 AM:- Suraj
Suraj woke up early in the morning.
"Thanks god, its getting over finally". Suraj finished his breakfast and rushed to the table to collect the letter. While picking the letter his eyes went over a picture. Sanjana and Adi were smiling at him from a picture. His hands stopped. Oh how much he misses little Adi. The smiling face, his small talks, his playfulness. The moments he spent with Adi were the happiest moments in the last two years and now he is going to miss all of it. Hearing the beep of his mobile Suraj checked the message- 'Pride and Ego hurt the joy in any relationship. Rediscover your relationships by putting them aside. Wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day'. As he goes over the message again and again suddenly he felt weak.
“Was everything her fault? Am i not responsible for anything?”
For the first time Suraj was thinking keeping his ego and pride aside and the thoughts are making him weaker by every second.
Its already 6.30 pm and still she has one more appointment. Aditi opened the file. Gaurav and Mansi, both in their early thirties, married for 8 years and filed for a divorce 2 months ago. Her assistant, Simran has written an evaluation which indicates it’s just a clash of different personalities. Mansi is bold adventurous and outgoing where as Gaurav is shy and a man of few words. Simran is having trouble with Gaurav. No matter how hard she tried he never opened to her. His pain can be seen from his eyes but he never speaks about it.
“How is your day Gaurav?”
“So far so good,Madam”. Gaurav sounded as if he is in another world. From his voice Aditi can see his pain and sadness.
“You can call me Aditi” and they started talking about many things starting from the weather, bad traffic, increasing price and decreasing morality and many more. This guy really need some help in expressing himself to his wife; his marriage will work if he can simply express his feelings and difficulties.
With these thoughts Aditi put up the big question “So what you think of the situation Gaurav”
“What situation “asked Gaurav as if he is pulled by an invisible string.
“The situation between you and Mansi”
“Well there is nothing much to say Aditi. She wants a divorce and there is nothing I can do at this moment to change her mind. The papers are already in the court”
“What do you want Gaurav? Do you think we can work on it?”
“Leave it Aditi. No one has ever bothered about what I want. No one ever paid any attention to my needs. So why start now? Can I ask you a question?” Gaurav tried to divert the topic. He was referring to Mansi never paying attention to her words or may be his inability to express himself to Mansi.
“Hmmmmm” He clearly wants to avoid the question. “Yes Gaurav , Please go ahead” said Aditi with a smile.
“Well I have been looking around. You have decorated your office quiet well. Beautiful paintings, wall papers, color combinations, It’s a real nice office I must say”
“Well thank you Gaurav. It took me a while to collect all these things. I see you have a taste for beautiful things”
“Well, I surely have. But what I didn’t get is why you have framed a letter which is almost unreadable. What’s the secret madam?” Gaurav asked in a rather funny voice pointing his finger to a framed letter.
“Well, it’s a gift from a couple.” Poor chap, trying too hard to hide his pain and be funny.
“A gift from a couple? That too a soaked wet letter with half the words washed away?”Gaurav was really surprised. “And the way you have preserved the paper I bet there must be some interesting story behind it. Would you mind revealing the secret or its too personal?”
“Hmmm, I can share the secret. May be we can end this session with a good story”
Gaurav bend to the edge of the table attentively”Go on. I am all ears”.
With a deep sigh Aditi started “It happened almost 4 years ago …”
13th feb 2009-Friday
Morning 11 am – Aditi.
I was working with Mr Kurana at that time. A really bad period I must say . I was tired handling the office pressure and a break up with my boy friend. At around 11am Mr khurana called me and handed over the case of Sanjana and Suraj.
Through a file I was introduced to the abusive and broken world of Suraj and Sanjana. In all the earlier sessions they did nothing but shouting at each other and calling each other names. Mr Khurana has made his decision already but two mandatory sessions remained so he just asked me to finish the formalities.
Same day Morning 5.30am – Sanjana
Sanjana was having a nightmare and she wake up almost screaming full of sweat and fear . Her eyes went to Adi who is sleeping next to her. ‘I just pray to god that he doesn’t grow up like his father’ saying these words she walked to the kitchen to prepare tea and breakfast.
Waves of Memories hit her again and again. No matter how hard she tried they just keep coming back. How much she trusted him. She felt so secured around him. He was her knight in shining armor. But things fell apart slowly. Lately he opened his mouth just to shout or abuse. The last two years were almost like living in hell. Even when she finally decided to leave him he didn’t try to stop her. All he said was “I am hoping that you will never come back”. How can a man be so insensitive? Did I waste 8 years of my life with a person who doesn’t even care about me. All he cared about is his own ego and pride. No matter how hard she tried she couldn’t control her anger whenever she saw him. The counseling sessions are becoming more and more painful. It’s good that only two are left. She wished for an end to all these as she slowly prepared herself for office.
Same day Morning 8am – Suraj
The knock on the door is getting louder and louder. Suraj ignored it and tries to sleep but it came back. Finally he left the bed and opened the door for the maid. She came inside with a loud complain on how she was knocking the door since last 15 mins. He just ignored her and went along. Once out of bathroom he watched his schedule. Mr khurana 5PM.
Oh god, I have to face her again. She has been a real pain in these counseling sessions. Every time I try to say something she is interrupting with her own versions. Why they are forcing me to attend these sessions when we both have decided to part our ways. After everything I have done for her she is still blaming me. Well, if she doesn’t care I also don’t give a damn. Let me just tolerate her for the next two sessions and walk away. Suraj was thinking how to put an early end to all these things as he was getting ready for a client meeting.
Evening 5 PM:- Dr khuranas office. Aditi, Suraj and Sanjana
Aditi was waiting for her clients. She has instructed the front desk to send Sanjana and Suraj to her. She watched as Sanjana came and took her seat without saying a word. At ten past five Suraj arrived.
“Sorry I am late “
“Always late with an excuse. Looks like excuses and lies have become a part of you” Sanjana said before Aditi can open her mouth.
“Listen I am not talking to you. I am done with you Sanju”
“Oh yeah, really. Are you really done with me Suraj?” mocked Sanjana. “And don’t call me Sanju. That’s for people who I like, not a jerk like you”.
It soon turned into an ugly fight. They both started blaming each other and calling each other names.
“Shut up you both” a loud voice echoed the room. They stopped for a moment and again started blaming each other for creating this situation.
“Just shut up. I have heard enough. You want a divorce and I will write you a report once we finish the formalities. Everyone is sick of your fights. So whatever you want to say just put it in writing. It will be the last thing you will say to each other before you move to court and fight your heart’s content. I will add that in the report and send it to the court. No more talking in next session. Just hand over the letters to each other and we will be done. Is it ok with you both?”- said Aditi now almost furious.
“Fine with me” said Suraj. Aditi looked at Sanjana and she nods silently.
“Ok then we will meet tomorrow at 11 am”. Her voice is firm as she gave them the new appointment.
“Ok fine. I will see you tomorrow”. Suraj left the room immediately. Sanjana also collected her things and went to the door silently.
As they left Aditi felt relieved. She has never shouted at her clients before. Is it because of their fighting or is it the anger she had on her boyfriend? Anyway, they are gone now and there are no chances that Aditi will ever meet them in her life after tomorrow’s session.
Same day 10 PM – Sanjana
After she put Adi in bed Sanjana came to her desk. What a person he had became over the years. I can’t believe I loved him. Over the years he has became the most insensitive, arrogant person she has ever seen. Hope these final words can put some senses in him. Wiping a tear from her eyes she started writing the letter.
Same day 11PM- Suraj
Suraj was very careful in writing the letter. He has selected all the words very carefully which blamed Sanjana for everything. He drafted the letter and then rewrote it 3-4 times just to eliminate all the loose ends. Once finish he put it in an envelope and went to bed.
Frebruary 14th 2009- Saturday
11am :- Aditi and Sanjana
Aditi and Sanjana were waiting for Suraj. Sanjana has already given her letter to Aditi. The two ladies moved to a room scheduled for Sanjana and started talking and soon they connect to each other over love and lost. No one has cared for the time as it passed by. At 11.30am Aditi was informed that Suraj has came and waiting for her.
Same day 9 AM:- Suraj
Suraj woke up early in the morning.
"Thanks god, its getting over finally". Suraj finished his breakfast and rushed to the table to collect the letter. While picking the letter his eyes went over a picture. Sanjana and Adi were smiling at him from a picture. His hands stopped. Oh how much he misses little Adi. The smiling face, his small talks, his playfulness. The moments he spent with Adi were the happiest moments in the last two years and now he is going to miss all of it. Hearing the beep of his mobile Suraj checked the message- 'Pride and Ego hurt the joy in any relationship. Rediscover your relationships by putting them aside. Wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day'. As he goes over the message again and again suddenly he felt weak.
“Was everything her fault? Am i not responsible for anything?”
For the first time Suraj was thinking keeping his ego and pride aside and the thoughts are making him weaker by every second.