When Prita was dusting when she saw that invitation,it was so beautiful.It was in golden colour and had silver writing on it.She was so engrossed in it's beauty that she totally forgot that she had duster in her hand. Unconsciously she took her hand near her cheek.When her maid who was bringing water from bathroom screamed."Madam you are touching your face with that dirty cloth."Prita came too her sense. Prita"Who kept it here?"Maid"Few minutes ago Baba brought it."Baba means her son Varun. Prita hated when her maid called him Baba. But anyway arguing with maid meant to have relationship spoiled with maid and Prita didn't want it so she let her call every one as per her wish. Prita called Varun. After sometime Varun came out. Varun"What is it Mom?""Who had sent this card?""Shruti Auntie's driver brought it.He said that Shruti Auntie was not feeling well so he brought this."Prita was shocked Shruti was her sister-in-law.She was always apple of eye in family. Prita was fond of her and Shruti was really healthy normally. Prita was so upset.Now a days Shruti's healthy was started getting upset on regular basis. Prita just didn't understand her problem. Prita sometimes started having doubt if Shruti really happy in her married life.But from outside every thing seemed fine.Shruti had nice and healthy daughter.Every thing in her house seemed perfect except Shruti's health which was getting upset.Then she read invitation.It was about a new bungalow. Prita smiled happily so finally Shruti got that bungalow. Shruti was from childhood fond of bungalow.But their house was so small just two room and kitchen.But worst was the house of her husband.It was just one room and bathroom.When they saw that house,they just rejected idea of marrying Shruti there.But then Shruti's in-laws told them that they had separate flat for their son.Shruti's husband Prakash was very promising young man so they took that risk and Prakash proved worthy.He worked hard and made money. Prita smiled happily when she noticed that she was invited for bungalow which was Shruti's dream.That invitation was for that day only so Prita ran inside bedroom to get ready.
Prita was so pleased that she got perfectly ready.When Varun came inside,Varun was also wearing his best tee shirt. Varun"Mom let go I want to see that bungalow and play with Isha."Shruti's daughter Isha was Varun's best friend. Varun wanted to go there as soon as possible. Prita smiled"Come on I have not wasted that much time on make up."Varun made face to prove his point. Varun was small but very tall like his father. Prita was proud of her son. Prita "Okay let's go." Prita immediately phoned Shubham and told him.She was taking Varun with her to that bungalow. Shubham decided to come directly there. Prita felt a touch of depression in Shubham's voice.She could understand. Shubham also worked hard but never managed to make that much money.In her eyes it was just matter of luck. It didn't take Prita much time to locate that bungalow.It seemed that bungalow was very famous in that area.When Prita saw it,she immediately understood why.It was not just bungalow.It was like palace.It was so beautiful from outside.She just couldn't imagine it's beauty from inside .When she was about to go inside Varun spoke"Mom this is beautiful.How did Uncle manage this,while Papa can't?" Prita was shocked and hated it when Varun voiced her own thoughts. Prita"Don't dare to say such nonsense.Your Papa always tried hard.But these are matters of luck and your Papa is working in office and don't own business.""But why don't Papa try business?""Because it is too risky and time consuming.Now stop arguing and don't even say such thing.""As you wish Mom." After that Varun ran inside Shruti's house.Shruti was so nervous that if Varun said this before Shubham. She didn't want her husband to get hurt.But she couldn't hide the truth Prakash was a lot more intelligent than Shubham. He managed to make lot of money within short time.While thinking these things Prita entered in that house.She saw that house was big and beautiful.But she could able to locate Shruti anywhere.Finally a servant came near her.Servant "Yes Mam?""I want to meet Shruti.""Ohh!You must be Prita Mam.Madam was waiting for you in her room.""In her room...""Actually Madam is not well.""What happened?""I just don't know as if some one caste on evil eye on her.She is getting sick again and again."Prita was shocked and literally ran towards Shruti's room.No one told her about Shruti's sickness.
When Prita entered in room,she was shocked.It looked like beautiful room of sick queen.That room was so beautiful that any woman could do anything to get that room.But on the bed Shruti was sleeping like an ideal sick queen. Prita slowly went near her slowly.When she suddenly felt someone came inside,she turned and just about to dump in Shubham. Prita spoke loudly due to surprise"Shubham when did you come?"Before Shubham could say anything.Shruti spoke "Dada are you here?"Shubham ran near his younger sister. Prita wanted to say something but before she could say anything.Shruti began to cry in Shubham's arms.Shruti"Dada I am not feeling well for many days.Nothing is helping me.I have visited many Doctor.But none of the medicine seem to be any use for me.I just can't bare this sickness.I think death is better than this."Prita was shocked by all this.But somewhere in her heart she felt that Shruti was exaggerating everything.After all she got so much money so many things still she just managed to complaint. Prita"Come on Shruti. You will be fine."Shubham looked at Prita with anger. Shubham never encouraged Shruti's that attitude until now so Prita got confused.Then Shubham smiled at Shruti. Shubham"My sweet sister go to sleep.Your Dada is there to protect you.I will take care of every thing."Shruti smiled.But still there was no colour on her face.Shruti was really pale.Then suddenly Prita felt that she was crying.After seeing Shruti's face in time Prita was also verge of crying.But she didn't believe that there was any point in showing sympathy to her.Until now Shubham felt the same way but today he suddenly had change of heart.Shubham"I can't believe it.Where is Prakash?""He is busy with his meeting.""But today you have planned this party and Prakash..""Actually party was my idea.I wanted to surprise Prakash but he already had plans so this party proved useless."After saying this Shruti started crying. Shubham angrily "This man is killing my sister.Shruti pack your bag.Let's go home."Shruti nodded willingly. Prita was shocked. Shubham couldn't destroy Shruti's marriage like this.Prita "But guests are going to come.""But my sister can't attend them in this condition."Shruti nodded immediately and ordered servant to pack her bag. Prita was shocked.Then in few minutes they were out of that house with Shruti and Isha. All guests were left just to be attended by servants.
Isha was very upset when she was suddenly came into this small house.In their house Isha used to have her own room.While in she had to sleep in hall with Shruti and Varun. That hall was crowded that she felt suffocated.She just didn't understand that why did her mother got so angry with her father. Isha" Varun why did we shift here?""Because your Mom was sick and your father don't care for her.""But my Papa was busy.He had to work or we can't have that much money.""I know.Look at your big house and our little house.For that big house person must need to work hard.But my Papa just don't understand it."Isha nodded her head.But she ran towards her Mom. Isha"I want to stay with Papa in our big house."Shruti just looked at her with sad face. Prita"It is question of just few days sweet heart when your Papa come here.You can go with him."Shubham suddenly screamed from behind"No you can't force my sister out of this house like this.I will keep her until I am sure that her husband is not harassing her.""But Shubham.."Isha started crying.Shruti was more panic now.Shruti "Come on Dada.Let her do as she wish.My head is so much paining."Shubham was against it.But when Shruti supported Prita. He nodded in agreement.Shruti"After all this is his daughter let him take care of her."Prita smiled when Isha stopped crying.Then Prita suddenly remembered that she had not made dinner because they had planned to go for party. Prita "Ohh My god!!I have to make dinner.""Don't worry I will order something."Prita "No need to order.I will do it."Prita ran in kitchen.She didn't want waste that months saving on any hotel dinner so she began to make dinner. Prita was excellent cook.She made dinner in one hour and every one was ready on table after smelling food.But then Prita noticed that Shruti was not eating much.In fact she was eating just one chapati with little vegetable. Prita"You just eat this much.""Actually I can't able to eat more some thing is wrong with my throat food just get stuck."Shubham angrily"How badly Prakash treated her!He didn't take care of her."Isha"But Papa was busy and Papa always bring gifts for Mom.""But gifts are not everything."Shubham said it with so much anger that Isha started crying.After seeing this Shubham felt guilty. Shubham"Sorry sweetheart Uncle just want Papa to spend more time with your Mom.""But Papa love his work and it is time consuming."Varun"And look at their lifestyle."Shubham looked hurt by Varun's sentence before Varun could say something more about it. Prita looked at him with anger and he stopped talking.But Shubham could clearly guess rest of things. Shubham was depressed but he controlled himself and said"I will take Shruti to Doctor tomorrow."Prita"I will also come with you.My mother can take care of kids."Shubham smiled happily after all he needed support of Prita. He was nervous.He saw that Shruti ate just half chapati.He was tense.
Next day they took Shruti to Doctor.Doctor"What is wrong with your health?"Shruti"My head it pains every day.My throat,I just can't eat food.It got stuck in throat. I just can't able to do anything properly...I just can't explain.Everything seems to be wrong with me."Doctor"Let me check."Then Doctor checked her carefully.Doctor"Your sister is fine.She is just weak.What is her diet?""Shubham"She didn't eat much food.Just one chapati ""What?!!That's all."Shruti"Doctor I can't eat rice or vegetables.They increase my acidity.""But you keep your stomach empty like that it will increase your acidity more.""And Doctor there is also pain in my legs..."Shruti just began to complaint regarding her every body part. Shubham was watching her with shock. Prita"Shruti just relax Doctor will take proper care of you.""You just don't know my pains.I have stomach pain.My legs are not working properly.Sometimes even my tongue seemed heavy."Doctor gave her sweet smile and told Prita to take her outside.When Shubham was alone Doctor told"I don't think your sister have any physical problem.""But she have so many...""That is wrong thing.She could have so many problems without any cause.She is complaining regarding every body part. Mr.Shubham can't you see that she is mentally sick?Any way I give some tonic because she is weak because she eat less.That is not a physical problem.I will suggest some test when they turn negative.My diagnosis will be confirmed.I can tell it on basis of experience she don't have physical problem.It is all mental."After that they went back home.Once again Shruti complained regarding her many physical problems. Shubham was confused now.But still he didn't believe on that Doctor so they decided to go to other Doctor.This one treated Shruti more carefully.Then he suggested many tests.At first they all were happy. Prita was so happy that finally Shruti would be fine.In their heart every one was bored by Shruti's continuous complaints.They all needed break.But for many days they just wasted their time and money results were same.Shruti was still sick.In fact her sickness seemed to be increasing day by day.Then one day suddenly Prakash came. Prakash" What is this drama?I heard that you went away without attending guests."Prita was shocked to see Prakash screaming on Shruti like this. Prita"Prakash she is sick.""Now this is enough.I know why are you doing this."Shubham"What do you mean?""You are jealous of me because of my money so you are using my wife against me.If she don't want to come it is okay.I will take my daughter."They were all shocked.Then Prakash picked up Isha who willingly went away with her father.Shruti was crying but it seemed that no one cared for her.
After that Shruti's sickness just increased.She just preferred to sleep on bed and complaint.Finally Prita spoke to Shubham"I think we need to show Shruti to psychiatrist.""You think my sister is mad.""No I think she is having mental problem because of her husband.Look at Prakash's behaviour.He don't care for his wife and until now we behave the same way."There was tears in Shubham's eyes. Prita was right until now he always thought that his sister was happy because she was rich.It was wrong. Prita"I think she need our love,affection and also a suitable Doctor."Shubham nodded.Next day they took her to psychiatrist. Shruti was crying whole time.She was feeling as if her brother was siding with her husband and betraying her.She was upset that they all thought it was psychological.She was assuring them.She was not lying.Finally they reached to Doctor.Doctor talked very sweetly with Shruti.She heard Shruti's every word carefully.Doctor"It is mental.But you are not pretending it.You are doing it unknowingly.""I don't understand.""As a wife you need many things from your husband.Money is just one of them and your husband seems to think money is all his wife need.He never gave you any time.Just his gifts and show of money.Can't make you fulfilled.You want to have attention of your husband and for that unknowingly you did this."Shruti started crying. Shubham"So what do we suppose to do now?""Don't worry.I will treat her.But first she must learn to live her own life independently with her wishes.What are you hobbies?""I love music.""So you can join music class and make it profession.""But my husband may not like it..I have to ask him...""Do as I say.Learn to live your life on your own thoughts."Shruti nodded and became determined to chase her old dream of being musician because she knew now that success and money important but equally important was struggle for them because it kept you happy and fulfilled.
The End
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