The Chauhan's
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In the Modern times, today's generation is high on life, carefree and confident like never before.
Such a story also survives in the beautiful state of Jammu and Kashmir, where the cool breezes of wind, huge mountains and terrific scenery just take our heart sensing like it's into a fairytale.
Srinagar, which is Capital of Jammu and Kashmir is already known for its distinguished Jhelum river, Houseboats, Tradition etc.
The Chauhan family is the richest family over here, evaluating their business of Handlooms and Fabrics which ranks on 3rd Position in whole India. The house of this family is located near the banks of Dal Lake.
The house which is in itself like the most in the simplest condition you'll ever have.
It is no way lavish and elegant like other rich people but is a simple bungalow having a garden in the frontier which is having Apple, apricot trees and also a few tulips are grown.
Belonging to a Rajasthani rajput background this family follows all the rituals and culture of their caste.
A not too ornamental chandelier, 4 ceiling fans in the Main Hall, sofas with conventional softness and a kitchen with not so extravagant but delightful utensils.
The Oldest Member of this family is a retired military officer who has his own story of love to tell. Even at the age of 75, he behaves like seven. No military etiquettes in personal life, this man was highly awarded as the officer of the decade at his time of work. His name is Vishambhar Chauhan.
He is presently writing his autobiography.
There's a Sudden Knock on the door,
"Come in" Says Vishambhar.
A Man with Clean shave enters.
The 75 Year Old says, "Oh ho Son, Aren't you asleep", he asks with a little concern.
"No, I just came to hear to ask you how much have you been specialising in this Own story of yours" He Smiles.
"Not Much, Yet Remembering the moments of my life" He says, lost in his world.
Proceeding, he says, "I always wanted to be a writer, but my love for my country came first and I decided to do that, but somewhere or the other way this hobby of mine dwelled in my heart forever, Now, I couldn't write anything else, as I thought of earlier because, I am aged now, but I can at least fulfil my dream of writing..so I am doing it..."
Adding further, "I also never was worried about what you think that, you want to do, but I am sure you will give that liberty and freedom to your Children and not compel them under our rituals, yes they are important but living your life happily is also important" He Said making his son understand.
"Pratap, I want my grandchildren to be joyous after me so that even if they die, they'll die with peace and content" Said Vishambhar Chauhan with all his heart.
(Pratap) his son can feel the concern in his father's eyes, "Yes, I always will."
"You should go to bed now papa, it's already late", His face was filled with worry for his father.
"Yeah, I think I should." Said Vishambhar while going to bed.
Pratap thinks about his father's dream and decides to fulfil it in every which way. He closes the room's door and leaves.
He goes to his own room and finds his wife Lata sleeping, he wakes her up and starts notifying her about his father.
Lata Who is Vishambhar Chauhan's only daughter in law, he adores her like his daughter and in return she too.
Lata is not imprisoned by the rituals and is a modern business woman alongside her husband. She helps her husband by handling the business through the home itself.
On seeing everyone worried she supposes to talk about this in the morning, to which Pratap reluctantly agrees.
• The Next Morning:
The sight was quite watchable, with birds chirping, sun's glazing and a slight smog touching the bungalow's window.
Everybody in the house gets ready for breakfast, to rush to their respective works.
Pratap and Lata along with their daughter Sunaina arrives for the breakfast.
Sunaina is a modern girl who studies in the second year of Economics and is studious.
On the table, they discuss a lot of stuff.
"So what's for breakfast today?" Asked anxious Sunaina.
"There's Aloo Puri today" Replies Lata.
"I don't like it" says queasy Sunaina.
"I know I already told the maid to prepare Gobhi parathas for you." Laughs Lata.
"What is the status of our company dad?" Asks sunaina.
"It's still on No. 3 and I am very proud of myself as it is all because of Maa & papa. They made me educated & I made them pleased in return & so should you."
Says Pratap proudly.
The ongoing conversation stopped when they realised that the Elder son of Lata and Pratap is not existing in the house
"Did he go again ? This boy will never stay in the house!" Vishambhar upsetting-ly asserted.
"He went out at 6 in the morning Dadaji, He will surely come for the afternoon lunch." Explained Sunaina.
"And what about breakfast?" Inquired Pratap.
"He never does breakfast with us, y'all know that then stop reacting so much, he goes out in the morning and doesn't wait for the breakfast, because he wants to capture each and every moment of the morning." Sunaina sided with her brother.
"But spending time with family is also important" Pratap illustrated.
"Ohh! Stop everyone, my son likes to do photography, so instead of your business talks he prefers that." Lata proudly mumbled.
"Yeah, Right, in the morning photography and in the evening Singing, that's all he knows." Pratap arrogantly uttered.
"So what? he is doing what his heart says"Sunaina said.
"We will get him married real soon. When his wife will come at least he will be credited towards her" said Vishambhar.
There was an awkward silence;
After a few seconds,
Sunaina goes off to college and everybody else gets back to their Work.
Vishambhar thinks of how his Elder Grandson got his name "Swar" from. He remembers past memories of how Swar cried melodiously and he named him Swar.
Concerning his marriage, he thinks of getting Swar married to a Simple but a beautiful girl who is accountable and not as his grandson, but as pure at heart as swar.
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