“Chalo tumhara samaan le aate hai” said Anuj and her welled up, how much could this man love her to be so understanding and supportive in a situation that was truly testing his patience.
He graciously offered her his hand and off they walked...away from the toxic Shah house vicinity towards ‘do pal’ of their own.
The last few had been a roller coaster ride for the two, from the confession to the proposal and its acceptance. And now when they were finally ready to take the plunge the latest hurdle made its way into their life.
They had somehow got accustomed to the obstacles in their relationship, according to him theirs was an unusual love story and he didnt mind it cause they were in it together.
Tugging his arm, she clutched on to it firmly which made him say “mohtarma, maana ki aapko mere iss bicep se pyaar hai par itni kass ke pakdengi toh log kya kahenge?”
“kuch bhi kahein, mai kya kisi se darti hoon!” she replied and he loved it when she took the cue...
“accha ji?” he teased when she gripped his arm harder.
“ek kaam karo Anu, apne bag mein mere hath ko bhi pack karlo” he proposed
“aise toh poora ka poora na pack kar loon mai aapki” she mumbled but clear enough for him to hear.
“banda haazir hai, jaise chaho pack karlo” he bowed to offer himself and she laughed at his antics.
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He watched her pack her clothes and asked “aati rahogi na mujhse milne yahan?”
“haan aur agar mai nahi aa paayi toh aap aajana mujhse milne dance academy” she said trying to cheer him up.
“mera mann kaise lagega tum bin Anu? he pouted
“aapke paas samay hi kahan hoga mann lagane, abhi aapka kaam bhi toh shuru ho jayega” she couldnt see him upset.
As they got ready to leave Anu’s phone rang and Anuj left her to attend the call while he waited by the door.
Anu ended the call and rushed to him excitedly to say “mai nahi jaa rahi” and he impulsively pulled her into a cheerful tight hug and she couldnt not hug him back.
Realising what he had done, he awkwardly pulled away a few moments later saying “sorry woh khushi mein maine socha nahi bas... waise kya hua...kyu nahi jaana? Kinjal thik ho gayi?”
She laughed at his innocence and said “ ye koi sardi zukhaam thodi na hai jo ek din mein thik ho jayegi”
Confused, he stcratched his head and asked “phir?”
“phone Bapuji ka aaya tha aur unhone kaha ki mai subah ajaaoo kyuki Kinjal abhi so rahi hai” she explained and his pout returned knowing she will have to go in the morning.
In an attempt to make him feel better she touched his hands crossed over his chest and said “sorrie, jaana toh hai par subah ko, par raat toh apni hai?”
His face lit up in that moment, he knew how much she hated leaving him alone and to lighten the mood he dramatically said “please Anu, ye kya keh rahi ho? hamari shadi abhi hui nahi hai, toh aise kaise raat ko hum saath sath...Baa ko pata chala toh kahin subah sindoor lekar na aa jayein ke bharo maang bharo”
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Recovering from the laughter spree, they decided to make this the date night that they didnt get to enjoy. While she made them tea, he arranged for the ambience by tuning into their favourite 90s music radio station.
Stretching out their legs, they sat on the floor next to each other resting their backs against the couch.
“Anuj!” she said shifting towards him
“hmm” he replied gently grabbing her hand as their elbows met and he locked his fingers with hers.
“thank you, mujhse itna pyar karne ke liye” nuzzling her head onto his shoulder, she made herself comfortable.
“thank you mujhe apni zindagi mein shamil karne ke liye, Anu pata hai maine kabhi nahi socha tha ki mai tumse dubara kabhi mil paunga, aur ye jo iss pal mein hum aise saath hai na ye toh mere sapno se bhi bohot aagey ki sacchai hai, so thank you for making my dreams come true” pressing her hand against his heart he cherished the moment.
“Anuj maine toh kabhi nahi socha tha ki mai dubara kabhi pyaar kar paungi, maine toh bas apne parivar ko hi apni zindagi maan liya tha...aapne mujhe pyaar ka matlab samjhaya, pyaar karna sikhaya, warna mai toh kartavya ko pyaar samjh baithi thi” she looked up to give him a gratifying look and melted seeing his eyes moist.
“Anu hamein phir aisa mauka kab milega mujhe nahi pata, hamari zindagi itni uljhi hui hai apne rishto mein ki mujhe darr lagta hai ki hum kabhi ek ho bhi payenge ya nahi” he didnt want to sound negative but couldnt help sharing his fears.
“mai jaanti ho sab ukjha hua hai oar mai ye bhi jaanti hoon ke hamara pyaar itna kamzor nahi hai, aap chinta mat kariye, sab dheere dheere thik ho jayega ....mai aapke saath rahoongi hamesha” wiping her silent tears she pressed her lips on his shoulder and he pecked her forehead in return.
Holding hands , they talked about their fears and impending struggles for most of the night and drifted away into sleep with their heads resting on each other...
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so folks thats the sanskari end to it, read below if you’d like the asanskari one, for me personally, the above is more MaAn but I dont mind going aMaAnish to feed the tharki in me😆
chalo let me know which end you liked better.
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“Goodmorning hone wali biwi” he greeted in an irresistably husky voice
“gudmurning” she replied shyly lifting her head off his shoulder.
“humne kuch aisa waisa toh nahi kiya na kal raat? ” he teased and she coyly pushed him away but he instantly pulled her back.
“hota bhi toh kya hota Anu?” he asked arching his brows.
Their eyes met and the pent up desire in them was imminent, she turned her face to him and he wore a baffled look, his eyes seeked consent so she shut hers in anticipation.
With his breathing audibly erratic, he pushed himself forward to peck her nose when she frowned and opened her eyes for a brief moment to check what was holding him back. Giving in to her subtle demands, he joined his head with hers and when her craving chaotic breath asked him for respite, he passionately claimed her lips until she gasped for air.
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