Though Mowgli chooses to remain in the jungle at this time, he does meet his human friend later, along with Meshua. Meshua's family later adopt Mowgli into their family as their new son, since their other son had died.
Mowgli chooses to remain in the jungle temporarily but does meet his human friend and Meshua at a later point. Eventually, Meshua's family adopts Mowgli into their family as their new son because their other son had died.