Those 5 minutes

Jai & zia met. But only on phone. They would just have glances when jai used to wait for jia outside her college gate. It was difficult than imagination to see him But not able to meet him. Zia's mom would drop her to college and leave.. sometimes asking their driver to wait outside the gate for to zia. Though jai made several plans to escape from her mom's eyes and meet.. but zia never had the courage to go against her parents... out of fear plus she respected them immensely. It was now 20 days they havnt met. Zia's mom was by now convinced of her daughter's innocence. But her dad was still very stern. Zia somehow wanted to escape from this cage. She decided to talk to her mom this evening.'

Mom can we stop this pick and drop thing now? Please..' zia pleaded expecting some new drama on mom's side. 'Why? Good for you na, you don't have to dangle in that train everyday. Isn't it comfortable for u?' Mom casually replied. 'Mom but my friends tease me now. And everyone travels by trains and buses, i am big enough to take care of myself mom. I don't even meet trupti after college now.. straight away come home and study.. what else do you guys want? Please stop this kinder garden treatment now.. ' 'You are behaving because of this so called kinder garden thing only sweetheart. If we let you loose, am sure you will be back to your group study drama again.' Mom dint seem to oblige. 'But whatif i promise you not to be late from college.?? Just check for a few days no maa. I will be home dot at 7. Promise.' Zia said taking away the mop from mom's hand. 'But dad? You know how he is.' 'Dad's in office. He won't know unless you tell him.' Zia looked into her mom's eyes. 'Hmmm .. okay zia. Only for you darling. But only of you remember your promise.' Mom said gently patting zia's hair. '100% mumma .. thank u.. thank u.. thank u.. love you sooooo much.' Zia hugged her mom tightly and kissed on her cheeks. .