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Remember the very first time we met?
Smiles exchanged and hands shaked,
Welcoming a new colleague in row
Unknown to the friendship coming ahead
Slowly with the unfolding times
Working together, sharing joy and pain,
We became best of the friends
Unaware when love struck its chord
Bringing us even more closer,
Entwining us in the eternal bond
Unspoken words mouthing, we belong together
Then came the day we dreamt of
Battling all odds, winning all hearts,
Blessed in an unassailable bond
The blissful journey of marriage starts!
Ego, attitude, foolish fights
We have survived it all,
Nurtured with faith and understanding
Our love has stood out tall
You have always been an inspiration
Supporting me in thick n thin,
I can't imagine my life without you
If not with you, I wouldn't have been..
Let's celebrate our togetherness
Destined to last till eternity,
May our love grow leaps and bounds
And strengthen with each passing anniversary!!
Nadiya ka paani milta hai saagar se,
Aap mujhe aise mile.
Roshni suraj ki milti hai shaam se,
Aap mujhe aise mile.
Milta hai bahut kuch iss duniya mein,
Par nahi chahiye kuch mujhe.
Saache dil se ki chahat,
Milti nahi asaani se.
Bhatke hue rahi ko milti hai raah jaise,
Aap mujhe aise mile.
Akeli zindagi ko milta hai saahil jaise,
Aap mujhe aise mile.
Khushi ho chahe jitni,
Aapke bina mujhe muskurana nahi.
Ek premika ko mile premi jaise,
Aap mujhe aise mile.
Aapki chahat mein khud ko mita denge,
Hon, kaante jo aapki raahon mein khud ko biccha denge,
Chahenge aapko parwaane ki tarah,
Aapki chahat ke liye khud ko jala lenge.
Dard ka sumundar toofaan machaye humaare dil mein,
Par, aapke chehre par sada muskaan layenge,
Ho mulaqat pal do pal ke liye hi sahi,
Uss pal ko bhi yaadgaar bana denge.
Nahi hai zaroorat ab basant bahaar ki humein,
Apne dil ke upvan mein aapki tasveer saja lenge,
Saath ho agar aap toh rab ki kya marzi,
Patjhad mein bhi bahaar hum le aayenge.
- Aapka Shiv.
Anandi aur Shiv ka prashansa dhaaga,
Hai ye ek duniya nirali,
Pehle thi anjaan iss se,
Jab se hai jaana iska chaska mujhe laga.
Iss nayi duniya mein mile kai naye log,
Unko bhi laga hai iske chaske ka rog.
Ban gaye hain wo mere jeevan ka hissa,
Batiyaate hue AnSh ke jeevan ka har kissa.
Ho niji jeevan mein koi pareshaani ya nadtar,
Yahaan aate hi ho jaati hai unn palon ke liye choo mantar.
Hoon main alag sabse,
Par mujhe ye jodta sabse.
Hote hain matbhed yahaan bhi,
Takraate hain bartan yahaan bhi.
Hain hum sab alag desh praant ke nivasi,
Ye ek ghar humara hum sab iske rehvaasi.
Aata hai yahaan bada maza,
Niyam todne par milti hai anokhi saza.
Haste haste aaye rona,
Rote rote aaye hasna.
Anandi aur Shiv ki tasveeron par,
Karti hoon shaayri main yahaan,
Din raat ke aanthon prahar,
Guzartein hain befikri mein yahaan.
Anandi aur Shiv ka prashansa dhaaga,
Iska chaska mujhe aisa laga,
Chhoot jaaye pakke rang sabhi,
Iska sang na chhoote kabhi.
"Anuja?" - Anandi called softly, looking down at the crayons scattered all over the living room floor. The culprit , her three year old daughter, is nowhere in sight.
However, Her impeccably neat room stayed blanketed in silence, as if reluctant to spare her any answers. She frowned. The house seemed to be just another one of little Anuja's playmates to her. While her daughter hid, the house would seek and the clock on the wall would count: tick, tick, tick, tick...
Anandi glared at the beautiful ornate clock as though she somehow held it at fault for the disappearance of her child. She shook her head, feeling a trifle foolish and realizing that it was rather late.
Shiv would be home soon.
She slowly looked around again, idly wondering where her daughter could be hiding. It could be that she is in the heavily tree shaded backyard of the circuit house playing with Choti Maa.
Her eyes scanned the length of the room, before they stopped to linger on a paper with her girl's doodle.
Anandi felt a sudden wave of emotion choke her. This was a feeling that had been alien to her until about three years ago when she had first seen baby Anuja, a tiny little warrior who proved that she is a born survivor...and wished in the deepest of her heart , she were her own.
The little baby who is probably snoozing calmly in her tummy at the moment acknowledged her emotions with a delightfully delicate kick. Anandi smiled to herself, very much certain that the baby is going to be as sensitive as its highly sensitive father.
Sighing indulgently, she knelt down and reached for her little girl's unfinished masterpiece.
A few minutes into critically examining the colorful doodle, lazily fingering the wayward crayons, she took herself up on a whim. Very carefully, she chose the first color and dabbed it on the white sheet...
Brown.
Rich. Luxuriant. Earthy.
She loved the brown smell of freshly brewed tea every morning, the sight of endless brown rows of books in his study, the brown feel of his roughened hand clasped tightly within her own and the trust that burnished in each of his brown eyes.
Yes, brown is her favorite. She could not deny that.
She reached for another crayon...
Blue.
The purest flame that burns, burns blue.
Everything under the heavens, from the midnight depths of the sea to the stars studded in the navy sky- embraced an aura of tranquility, understood only by those who truly wished to perceive it. Had she seen it? Oh yes!
She smiled realizing that it is not a wonder ,this color lends an ethereal beauty to his handsome countenance.
Indeed, she has her perfect world.
She has put down the little blue crayon and chose another...
Red.
It is a bold color. One that refused to lay buried.
Red is the reason she lived. It radiated the brilliance of her inner world- the only color that could draw out the best and the worst in her.
Red is everything human- be it love, hatred, undaunted courage or even sacrifice. The very lifeblood of her mortal world is red.
The red cast aside, she singled out...
Yellow.
Many a sun had risen by dawn and journeyed across her life's sky.
Many a sun had set by the dusk, gifting her tears of both laughter and cry.
Yellow dotted her giddy summers at the Badi Haveli.
Yellow lights every candle in their private sanctuary.
Yellow reflects in the joy her daughter gifts her ,every single moment with her sheer presence. A few sacred, treasured moments, lived to their fullest. That was what yellow had to offer her.
She put away the yellow crayon and reached for yet another...
Violet.
It is a slightly tiresome hue. Too delicate... weak. It is a pretty color though.
She smiled, twirling the small lavender crayon between her fingers and mused idly, back to the times she thought she had detested the shade with every fiber of her being,but her life would never have been the same without the softness this color lent it.
She picked a brighter hue this time...
Pink.
Childish? Shallow? Yes, maybe. Not entirely devoid of essence however.
Youth had had its own appeal- Pink was the secret flutter of her innocent young heart. It washed her silent nights in whispered wishes.
She still feels the essence of pink in his tender bear hugs.
She has seen it glaring in the frivolity of his sister's desires.
She thanked the fates for giving her a chance to taste pink.
Orange.
Warm.
Orange is an afterglow of her achievements, of the frivolous pursuit of her desires.
Orange is the solace at the end of a hard day's work, the color that painted every new horizon with zest.
She could see why such a color could easily be his favorite too who accepted her for what she is, verbalized her own deep most dreams making them real , offering her a unique perch that was infinitely satiating.
She chose a different shade again.
Green.
Strength.
It had not been easy to find it, but she did at last- at a time when sadness flowed unimpeded through her veins.
She found her strength in the un conditional support from him, in the wishes of her loved ones to see her happy, in the resonant call of a place, she made her own.
She still finds it in the vision of a future built on the promise of his ever-green, eternal love ...
Oh yes, she has been blessed with bountiful greens.
She gently placed the green crayon down and gingerly fingered a new one...
Grey.
It is an almost unremarkable color. However, one cannot overlook that glint of elegance which seems to obscure the undercurrents lurking just beneath its sombre faade. It was probably that very quality that held her strong whenever her world, shook around her.
Grey was her wise teacher. At times gentle, often firm.
Grey steeled her to choose between what was right and what was easy, gifting her a single wise strand that shone with the dull grey luster of years lived before their time.
Her fingers trembled just the slightest bit... picking the next color.
Black.
Its sheer severity made her cringe.
Its dark mystique encompassed her in a tomb of light, beyond which its merciless darkness blinded her completely.
Black was all-encompassing and yet defied everything that stood to reason.
Black was her past that was long forgotten.
Anandi sighed. Then she reached for the last crayon...
White.
White is her faith, her tomorrow.
From his mesmerizing starched kurta pyjama to her treasured white silk ghagra in which she confessed aloud her love for him; from her bed's crisp white bed spreads to her child's brilliant smile- it is white that healed and soothed.
It is the hue of the soul of the tiny life that is at the moment taking shape within her.
White is love, hope and light and everything pure.
The small white crayon dropped lightly from her fingers, onto the plush red carpet.
Anandi leaned back for a moment and carefully studied the result of her rather impulsive fling with art, a wonderful rainbow with more than seven hues. She smiled and nodded her head in appreciation.
"Its perfect...!...par aapse jyada nahi..."
Said a voice from behind, startling her.
"Shiv! Aap ...?..kab Aaye?!"
He kissed her shoulder tenderly and nodded towards her handiwork. "What is this?"
Anandi smiled rather mysteriously. Turning around in his arms, and placing her head daintily on his heart, her most favourite place , She whispered, "Shiv...Yeh hai mera Astitva !"
- Anticipation -
Entry 2
payali09
The haveli stood silently as if holding its breath. Only the gentle murmur of creatures settling in for the night could be heard in the surrounding gardens. Inside the sleeping building, the waiting stillness was interrupted by a soft sigh. Anandi sat slumped at her work table surrounded by a veritable mountain of paperwork. She rested one elbow on the table with an upraised hand providing support to her weary head. A slightly miffed expression was on her face as her other hand steadily tapped a pen over blank forms. She stared grumpily at her phone, willing for it to start ringing so that her wait would come to an end. But the phone stubbornly refused to comply with her silent demand.
A road network project between some of the smaller villages in Shiv's district had required her collectorsaab to make his stern presence felt. Her husband had only been away a week but it felt like much longer. Both of them had been so wrapped up with their responsibilities that they hadn't had the chance to have a lengthy phone conversation since he had left. And this morning Shiv had texted her to say that he would be busy till late again tonight. That would have been acceptable any other day except today.
A louder sigh echoed through the quiet study room. This was obviously not working, Anandi thought to herself. Picking up her electronic tablet and her phone, she walked out hoping to find peace elsewhere. It's going to be a long night.
***
He drummed his fingers impatiently on the steering wheel and let out a weary sigh. When was this day going to end? Shiv wearily looked through the windscreen of his jeep as he drove along the noisy highway.
Being a collector was a high pressure job but this week had been particularly difficult. What had started as minor disagreements had developed into a full scale war amongst the villagers, developers and construction companies involved in the network project. But finally the seemingly endless meetings, phone calls, e-mails, negotiating and haggling had succeeded. The project was back on track. It also promised to remain that way as everyone involved did not want to be on the receiving end of Shiv's wrath again.
Shaking his head in irritation, Shiv moved his arm onto the car window edge and started tapping the forever-present bluetooth in his ear. Should he? Shouldn't he? Shiv internally argued as to whether or not to call his precious wife. He grudgingly determined that it would be best not to, just in case she was already asleep. Surely he could wait a little longer and exercise some restraint. The rewards would be much richer that way.
He couldn't wait to get back to the serenity that was his home especially since she would be there waiting for him. Just imagining her smiling face immediately eased his stress. It wouldn't be long now.
***
A soft breeze blew through the terrace of the haveli, caressing the potted plants and causing the fallen leaves to dance merrily. Anandi carefully arranged her colourful skirt on the gently swaying swing and settled back amongst the soft pillows. She smiled remembering another time and place when she had been similarly preoccupied with thoughts of Shiv. Some things never change, she thought to herself silently chuckling.
The frustrating phone lay forgotten on the table as she browsed through the photos stored on her electronic tablet. It had been a birthday present from her cute husband. Shiv had mischievously remarked that it was more a present for him than her as now he wouldn't need to wade through the paperwork she habitually scattered on their bed. The memory of how he had demonstrated the benefits of being easily accessible still had the power to make her blush.
Anandi stopped at the photo of a chubby cheeked toddler grinning toothily at the camera.
Such a beautiful child, she thought, with such a naughty expression.
He is certainly planning some mischief, she thought gazing at the photo in delight.
She gently swiped the screen to the next photo of a sweet-faced infant wrapped in a soft yellow blanked and her heart melted.
Those pink cheeks, those long eyelashes, that tuft of black hair and that slightly furrowed brow. What do you dream of, precious? Anandi silently asked the photo of the sleeping baby.
Another swipe and there sat a girl with braided pigtails in a green chequered dress staring at the camera. Anandi was captivated and held the tablet aloft. She asked earnestly, "What is your story, little one?"
"The pain and sorrow is so visible in your eyes but I can see glimpses of the hope you are hiding", Anandi sadly noted, "Such a guarded look in your eyes does not suit one so young."
Taking a breath, she smiled softly and teased, "But wait. What is this I see? Is that the shadow of a little dimple hidden in your right cheek? But why is it hidden? I think it is waiting for a chance."
Anandi continued with a thoughtful expression and softly whispered "A chance to play hide and seek, to shine brightly, to glow in happiness, to keep secrets, to accompany mischief and to deepen with every smile. Just as you are waiting...and we are waiting"
***
A sudden warmth engulfed Anandi as she was pulled into a strong embrace. Shiv...' she sighed as she closed her eyes in rapture. She was subconsciously aware of being moved and then settled onto her husband's lap as he sat on the swing but her full attention was engaged in the joy of being in his arms again.
Anandi tilted her head back and asked wonderingly, "When? How? I thought you were coming home the day after tomorrow". Shiv placed an indulgent kiss on his wife's forehead and confessed, "I couldn't stay away any more so I worked longer days to get home sooner. I wanted to surprise you but that plan looks to have backfired".
After receiving a confused look from his wife, Shiv continued, I come home early to whisper sweet nothings to my wife but instead find her staring at her tablet screen with a dreamy expression." "Have I been replaced?" teased Shiv. Expecting to receive an incredulous look from his easily flustered wife, Shiv was instead intrigued to see her look away with the beginnings of an enigmatic smile.
After months of their patience, perseverance and effort, Anandi had finally received the documents that they had been waiting for so long. She put aside the tablet containing photos of their future and took a moment to compose herself before turning to face her husband again.
Shiv watched with bated breath, rendered speechless by her luminous countenance that seemed to be lit by an inner glow. It felt as though everything around them had come to a standstill in anticipation of what was to be said. A bashful Anandi shied away from her husband's questioning gaze and began to whisper, "Shiv, there is something I have to tell you..."
Entry 3
(Hiral Halwa)
(runner up) 👍🏼
Ansh OS - Dil ki girah khol do--
He wanted to apologise. He wanted to hold her and tell her how sorry he was for what had happened. He wanted to wipe the tears. He wanted to embrace her. He wanted to mend the pain he had caused her. That heart which had been broken yet again and this time because of his actions, some intentional, some unintentional and some unknown. The scars of her past had come back to bite her. They had come back to haunt her. She was misunderstood, misrepresented, ripped apart in public view. She was shaken, hurt and broken into pieces yet again. And it was all because of him. He felt a pang every time A would come in front of him. A took care of his needs as before. She would ready his wardrobe and prepare his food. She was hurt with the events, but she knew that her soulmate was suffering more than her.
She wanted to help him, but he had caved in. He was suffering and suffering alone.
Today was yet another day. Anandi came with the glass of milk for Shiv. And handed it over to Shiv. However Shiv missed to take it on time and the glass shattered on the floor. The hot milk spilled on S's foot. "Aah" S wailed.
Shiv, I m so sorry, oh no I am so so sorry, main abhi ointment laati hoon-Anandi got up
"Anandi, main le aataa hoon, itna kuchh nahi hua hai" Shiv said
"Shiv please, aapki haalat dekhiye, aapkaa pair soojh jaayega". Shiv looked at Anandi and looked pained.
She got a wet napkin to wipe off the milk and a cream to apply. She took his leg and placed it on her thigh. Slowly she wiped it off and applied the cream. S looked at her intently.
"Bahot dard ho raha hai Shiv?" Shiv startled. "Yeh to mujhe aapse poochhna chahiye, Anandi"
Anandi looked up. "Aap aisa kyun keh rahe hai Shiv, har zakham waqt ke saath bhar jaata hai, ab dard nahi hota, aap hai na mere saath, toh kis baat ka dard".
"Bas Anandi, kyun aisi hai aap" Shiv grumbled. "Maine itnaa galat kiya aapke saath, kyun kar rahi hai aap mere liye yeh sab, main nahi seh paa raha hoon."
"Shiv jo kucch bhi hua, usme kisi ki galati nahi thi, hum haalaat ke saamne majboor the, apne aap ko doshi mat samajhiye Shiv, please" A caressed his cheek.
Tears rolled down from S's eyes. "Nahi Anandi", he took her hand. "Main sab kucch theek kar sakta tha, main sab kucch rok sakta tha, maine sab dekhkar bhi andekha kar diya, aapkaa apmaan hone diya, Dadijee, Bapusa ka apmaan kiya...kaise Anandi, kaise itna andhaa ho gaya main, kyun nahi dekh paayaa sach, kyun aapke saath yeh sab hone diya, kaise maaf karu main aap ko, main aapke laayak nahi hoon Anandi".
Anandi clapped his mouth. "Aap aisa kabhi nahi kahenge Shiv, kabhi nahi" Anandi looked hurt and her eyes brimming with tears.
"Kya samajhte hai aap, yeh sab kehke aap mujhe chot pahuchaa rahe hai Shiv. Aapka dukh, mera dukh hai, aapki takleef meri takleef hai. Aur Aap sirf aur sirf mere hai aur main sirf aapki, Mr Shiv raj Shekhar. Meri zindagi, mere Shiv, samajhe aap,". Anandi said sternly, tears silently rolling down. Shiv broke down, clasping her hand even more tightly.
She came closer to him and wiped his tears and hugged him. Shiv hugged her back, wailing.
Anandi let him cry. She wanted him to let it out, to get relieved of his pain. She ruffled her fingers in his hair. "Mujhe maaf kar dijiye Anandi" Shiv cried.
"Shhh, Shiv, maaafi ki koi zaroorat nahi hai, bas ek vaadaa kijiye, kabhi bhi aisi stithi aayi, toh aap mujhe apne aap se alag nahi karenge, mujhe daatiye Shiv, par aapse man ki doorie main seh nahi paaoongi, har mushkil mein, main aapke saath hoon, aur hum saath saath har mushkil ka hal dhoondh lenge Shiv" Shiv broke the hug, looked at her and clasped her face. "Haan, vaadaa karta hoon, aisa dobara kabhi nahi karoonga Anandi." Shiv smiled at her.
Anandi smiled back and pulled him closer. "Vaadaa aise nahi kiya jaataa Shiv." Anandi's eyes twinkled. Shiv amused and surprised. "Uspe mohar lagaani padti hai" Anandi smirked.
Shiv had never seen this side of Anandi. Before he could answer back, she had placed her lips on his. S gasped.
It was a soft, slow kiss. It wasn't just a kiss, A was exchanging her soul with him. After what seemed like forever, "Anandi" he managed to gasp out her name, breathing hard. Anandi opened her eyes. "Shiv, nahi jee sakti aapke bina"...
This time Shiv pulled her closer. He passionately kissed her, finally letting go of himself. He wanted to submerge in her.
That night Shiv and Anandi did not just make love, they healed each other. That night, was also special in more than one way. That night, they made a baby.
To a new beginning
Entry 4
(sbadam)
Shiv Raj Shekhar, one of the best collectors, the obedient son, the supportive brother, and a loving, caring and understanding husband. Loving, caring and understanding...these are the words that were resonating in his head after the court room drama.
The brother: He failed; he failed miserably this time to see what his own sister was actually made of. He always thought he could read people instantly. How was he blindsided by his own sister? How could she do this to him? Her own brother? The person she told she trusts the most... The person she told is her support during her "tough times"...The person she told was guiding her...was that all lies? How did she turn out to be so manipulative? His little sister...he always thought of her as his little "doll". It was his fault for covering up all her "mistakes" as "bachpana"...he should have known better... the first time she misbehaved, if he would have handled it correctly...may be he wouldn't have seen this day...the day she insulted Anandi on their engagement, if he has spoken up, he wouldn't have seen this day...the day when Anandi told him about Sanchi's feelings for Jagadish, if he had taken that seriously, he wouldn't have seen this day, the day she said she loved Jagadish, if he didn't put his foot down, he wouldn't have seen this day... if only he didn't go to badi haveli to ask for Jagadish's hand for Sanchi for marriage, he wouldn't have seen this day...if only he wasn't just sitting when Sanchi was offending bapusa when he came over to Kesar Baugh to apologize and solve the problem within the family, he wouldn't have seen this day...what was he thinking? Why was he comparing Sanchi with Anandi at that time? Can he trust her ever again whole heartedly? Even though Sanchi says she is truly sorry...is she really? Or just playing with his emotions again? He was devastated thinking about his current situation with his sister. How can things be normal again between them? How?
The son: He always loved, respected and followed his mother. He always thought she was rational in her thinking. He thought his mother was very open-minded and kind hearted. Did he misunderstand his mother too? This thought itself is making him ashamed of himself...how could he think of his own mother like that? But the recent events had made him to retrospect what he believed of his mother. No! This is not right; no son should ever think low of his mother. That is sin! But he should have stopped her when she started to support Sanchi of her stupid antics. He should have stopped her whenever she covered up Sanchi's stupidity and arrogance in the name of "bachpana". He should have stopped her the first time she thought of talking to badi haveli people regarding the marriage proposal. He should have stopped her the time she asked Anandi to not to interfere in this matter...after all it is Anandi who will be most affected with this new relation. He should have stopped her when she was blaming Anandi when Jagadish broke the engagement. He should have stopped her in the hospital when she was insulting Dadisa and bapusa. He should have stopped her when she walked away to show her anger and disrespect towards bapusa when he was in Kesar Baugh to apologize. He should have stopped her when she asked Anandi to choose between her parents and in-laws. He should have stopped her when she was trying to emotionally blackmail Anandi to support Sanchi in the court. Why didn't he stop her? Was he too meek to oppose his mother? Or was he also expecting that Anandi should support Sanchi whatever may be the truth? Why didn't he stop his mother? Why?
The Husband: Anandi, the name that brings a sweet smile on his lips whenever he calls out. Anandi, the person that brings warmth in his heart whenever he thinks of her. Anandi, the best thing that has happened to him in his life. Anandi, he would have done anything and everything on the earth just to see her happy. The promises he made, the love he promised, the support he assured, the togetherness he guaranteed, the commitment he made, seemed all shaky. How could he treat Anandi like that? Did he really say that she wanted to watch the "tamasha"? God!!! Why did he say that? He thought he knew her better than anyone. He knows that she can't ever think of hurting her loved ones even in her dreams. He knows how much she loves him. He knows that she can't live without him. He couldn't even spare a few minutes when she wanted to talk to him. He didn't take Anandi seriously when she tried to be vocal about her concern regarding Sanchi. He always tried to pacify her saying that Sanchi is a "bachi" and she will learn eventually. Huh! What an idiot he was! He should have given her concerns a second thought instead of rubbishing them. He should have been at least thoughtful of her dilemma. He should have at least listened to her even if he was not in total agreement with her. She is his wife! She has every right to talk to him. She could have stopped Sanchi the day she felt something was going on in Sanchi's mind regarding Jagadish, she could have shown Sanchi her place in the restaurant when she spoke ill of her parents, she could have given his mother a piece of her mind and not take any of her stupid taunts. She was all alone in this whole thing...watching her family especially her beloved dadisa and bapusa getting insulted by each and every person of the Kesar Baugh for no fault of theirs. Didn't he promise himself that he would never let her be alone or leave her side come what may? Why did he leave her when she needed him the most? He should have been there even though they were in disagreement. He should have voiced his conflicts with her. They would have solved this together. Didn't he believe that she would support him? Didn't he have enough faith in their relationship? Or was he too timid to confront her?
It's been almost two weeks since the court room drama has ended. Since then he couldn't sleep or do anything. He felt betrayed by his own family. He felt he let down Anandi. Anandi was not talking to him properly since then. Actually, he was the one too disturbed to talk to her since then. She was doing everything for him as always, getting his stuff ready for his office, preparing breakfast for him, waiting for him for dinner whenever he is late. He couldn't muster courage to talk to Anandi. What would he say? Will she ever forget what has happened between them? She has a big heart to forgive, but will he be strong enough to take her forgiveness? Can he look her in the eye and ask her to release him from his misery? Whenever he tried to talk to her in the past few days he always saw something missing in her eyes...they were searching for something...they were searching for him...they were searching for his assurance...they were longing for his warmth...He has to talk to her soon...today...now! Clear his inner commotion...Be free! He knows if he talks to her, he can find peace, they can find peace. He know his Anandi...he was just lost for a moment.
Little did he know that Anandi is neither mad nor angry at him...she knows what he did and why he did was just out his unconditional love towards his sister...she just wants him to talk to her once...take her into his warm embrace.
(aashimaahuja)
(blushing)
Pyar Mein Bheeg Gaye Hum Phir Se
It's been week after court room drama. Slowly things are back to normal in KB. As all decided Sanchi has been treated with best Psychiatrist in Udaipur. Sanchi was reluctant but Alok and Ira forced her. In fact both were attended session with her too. Sometime Dadu also joined them. Things between Shiv and Anandi's life is also back normal in some extend. But Shiv is yet to overcome with entire episode more importantly his own guilt feeling which makes him more vulnerable. Anandi try her level best to make him back to normal. Meenu and Mahi are also helping her with this.
Anandi is in Bhaili office waiting for Shiv to pick her. Anandi is thinking about past week's events. Sanchi's behavior made entire Shekhar's in devastated state. Ira is still in state of shock Alok is fuming with anger, Dadu is blaming himself. Shiv is in complete guilt mode. After coming home from court Sanchi started again bad mouthing about Anandi. She tries to put blame on Anandi for entire episode. Sanchi shouted if Shiv hasn't married with Anandi she would never face or behave like this. Hearing her false allegations entire Shekhar's were ashamed & Shiv finally lost his cool.
Anandi remembering exact word Shiv said to Sanchi. Shiv strictly told Sanchi it's not Anandi's stand but her own selfish nature arrogance put family in shame. Sanchi is always been over pampered in fact self pampered arrogant thinks entire universe dancing around her tunes. Anandi's goodness her achievements her strength make her jealous of Anandi. His and Anandi's union is good for his own life but also for family. Shiv further tells her Anandi is his true soul mate. They complete each other. He is always wanted someone like her to be in his life. If Sanchi thinks he would have marry someone hers choice that's her mistake. He always wanted to marry someone his own choice. Now he glad he doesn't even saw her choices of girls otherwise his life would have been miserable. Further Shiv declares his marriage to Anandi is his life most precious moment he will always grateful to God to bring Anandi in his life. It's his honor to be Anandi's husband.
Anandi had tears in her eyes even recalling those words now. Shiv holds her hand in front of family literally warn Sanchi and other family members anyone comes between his and Anandi's life he won't tolerate anymore. If Sanchi continue targeting Anandi unnecessarily it will permanently hamper their relationship. Anandi was shocked she try to make Shiv calm down. But Shiv was not in mood of listening anyone. Shiv further warn Sanchi and as well as Ira both already humiliate, threaten & make nasty comments on Anandi that time seeing this sensitive topic he did not reacted but now on he won't tolerate it at any cost. Shiv made an apology to Anandi in front of family behalf of his and his family's insensitive behavior towards her & her family too. Anandi feels proud of him but same time feeling sad for her family's current state esp Shiv.
Anandi remembers after blasting Sanchi Shiv storms in their bedroom with anger Anandi followed him as she was so worried for him. Shiv was sitting on bed Anandi looking at him from far. Shiv looked really upset. There was guilt anger mixed emotions on his face. Anandi after long time saw him so upset and angry on himself. Anandi scared but gather courage & goes near to him. She was standing in front of him.
Anandi placed her hand on his shoulder & softly said Shiv...moment he heard her voice he melted wraps his hands around her waist & buried his face slowly tears comes out of his eyes. Anandi stroking his hair while try make him clam.
Shiv plz...clam down...bass...shaat hoo jaye aap.
Anandi holds Shiv close her heart. Shiv buried his face. After a moment so Shiv control himself, Anandi sits beside him. Shiv looks at her and took her hand.
Anandi I know saying I am sorry is not enough.
Shiv Anandi interrupts.
Nahi let me talk. I should not behave like this with you and your family. I was completely blind by Sanchi's...anyways...I don't know how I come I did not see fakeness of Sanchi. Why...why...You keep telling about and hinting me but it's my blind faith...in fact you try stopping us from court case too. Things could be not being this worst...
Shiv...joh hona tha who hoo chukka...ab aap...iss sabse
Nahi Anandi itana aasaan nahi hain. Kya kuch nahi hua...Sanchi ne iss had tak hum sabko neeche gira ki ab uthake khada hona bhi bhi mushkil hain. Mere liye toh sabse mushkil hain.
Nahi Shiv...issa mat kaheyeh.
Sanchi ki treatment hogi lekin main aapne aap ko kabhi maaf nahi kar paunga. Dadi sa ka aapman phir Bapusa aur aap...main iss sab mein aapki bhavna ko kaise bhool gaya. Aapki insult hoti rahe aur main bass chup chap...baithke tamasha dekhta raha...
Mom ka gussa hona...bahot natural tha...mujhe bura nahi laga Anandi replied.
Gussa...Anandi hum sabne aapni apani had par kardi thi. Sirf gussa nahi tha...Shiv gets up from there.
Anandi is in deep thoughts. Shiv ko kaise iss sabse bahar laun main...she mutters.
Then for two days Shiv was lost somewhere. Anandi is observing him. Shiv behaves normally with Anandi but still something is missing. She is missing cheerful naughty romantic Shiv. In fact while sleeping Anandi makes move first get closer to Shiv. She cuddles him Shiv put his arms around her. But still something holds him back. Shiv still can't comes out form his guilt trip. Slowly Anandi is worried for him.
In Bhaili office Anandi gets up from her chair and walk towards window. Shiv still has not reached there, she was looking outside window. Dizzy wind making her hair disturbed. Suddenly Anandi smiled remembering yesterday morning incident. Her face lights up with blushing smile. Shiv is getting ready for office, Anandi who is in front of mirror try hooking her choli's button & tying dori. Anandi saw Shiv comes out of washroom & is about put on his shirt.
Shiv ek minute meri madat kareyega na she asked.
Haan kaheyeh Shiv said without looking at her face picks his shirt from bed.
Isse zara laga deejeyeh Anandi remove her long hair from her back & turns her back towards Shiv.
Haan thik hain. Kya karna hai he stopped while answering.
Anandi is standing in front of him facing her back. Shiv took deep breath for moment.
Neeche wale ko aur yeh dori bhi she said.
Shiv shook his head in agreement. Shiv is totally mesmerized by his wife's beauty. He slowly moves close to her. He slowly put his hands touches her back & hook the button. Anandi is seeing his reaction in mirror. He was glazing his beautiful wife with deep desire in his eyes. He was thinking how come he is not seeing these days Anandi is looked extra beautiful. Her face had some kind of glow her vicious yet innocent smile her deep intense eyes her long hair. Anandi is blushing hard seeing Shiv's reactions. Shiv tied dori too. Shiv moves his hands on hers his touch making Anandi more vulnerable. Shiv bends towards her neck & place deep kiss. Anandi shivers with his touch & heavily patting. Both of them catching hard their own heart beat. Shiv then made her turn towards him. Now both are facing each other, their intense eye locks, keep staring each other without blinking their eyes. After a moment Anandi lowered her eyes with blush on her face. He makes her face up towards his.
Aaj aapka mujhe office na jaane dena ka irada hain kya he teased her.
She nodded her head in agreement.
Accha...he bend towards her forehead place soft kiss there. Aur kya irada hain he whispered.
Aur with Shiv's much amusement she put her hand around his neck she said.
Aur...he asked.
Anandi keep staring at him. Shiv unable to control his feelings...he kisses her cheeks made them more Red. Shiv is softly kissing Anandi's face. Anandi's hands were on his back. Finally he stopped at her lips. Both are so close to each other can feel each other's breath & heard heart beat too. Anandi open her eyes & keep staring him with love in her eyes. Shiv keeps looking at her. Suddenly he stopped & moves backwards. Anandi was surprised. Shiv tries to avoid looking at her.
Main nikalta hunn...der hoo rahe hain he said while looking down.
Shiv...ek min...Anandi stopped him.
Shiv is still looking down. Anandi made him look at her.
Shiv kya hua? Aap iss tarah mujhe se mooh kyun pher rahe hain?
Nahi isse baat nahi hain. Der hoo rahe hain na...aap plz
Shiv...aapki aakhon mein yeh abhi bhi...Shiv aap aapne aap kyun doshi maan rahe hain. Joh kuch bhi hua woh halaat aur waqt ke
Nahi Anandi waqt aur halaat ko dosh mat doo...meri apani galati aur...
Anandi put her hand on his lips. Bass keejeyeh...aap kab tak isse aapane aapko takleef aur kosate rahenge Shiv she asked.
Anandi mere dil mein yeh baat hamesha rahegi ki main sach aur jhooth ko samjh nahi paya. Mujhe maloom hain iss sab mein main aapko bhi bahot chot pooncha raha hunn. Lekin...
Shiv main aapke sath hunn. Aapka yeh guilt hum dono milake aapke dil aur dimaagse nikal denge. Main aapko iss tarah aapne aap saza nahi dene doongi. Mujhe mere purane Shiv wapass chaiyeh Aanadi said while getting emotional.
Shiv hugged her. I am sorry Anandi.
Nahi...Shiv...sorry nahi. Wada keejeyeh aaj se abhi se aap aapane aap ko doshi maan ke saza nahi denge she demanded.
Koshish karunga he said while hugging her more tightly.
Suddenly Anandi's mind diverted hearing voice of Shiv's SUV. She smiled & walks towards outside her office. Shiv saw Anandi coming towards him. He gets off from SUV. Anandi goes near to him.
Sorry der hoo gaye Shiv said.
Humm...der toh hue hain. Lekin main janati hunn ki koi jaroori kaam hoga. Lekin ab joh main kahungi wahi karna hoga aur mana hoga aapko Anandi demands.
Haan bilkul Shiv said.
Chaleyeh phir...Anandi sits in SUV. Shiv was surprised to see cheerful & most imp demanding Anandi.
Kahan jaana hain Shiv asked.
Long drive pe Anandi said.
Ok Shiv said.
Now both were in outskirts of Udaipur. They stopped at hill side resort surrounded with lush greenery. Shiv smiled & understood Anandi's plan. Anandi smiled too. Both come in garden area near pond. Both seated.
Anandi...yeh sab...
Shiv kaisa laga surprise.Maine net pe dekha yeh resort phir soocha humme yahan aana chaiyeh Anandi replied.
Bahot hee khubsurat bilkul aapki tarah Shiv said.
Anandi blushed.
Waiter serves them welcome drink along with snacks.
Before Shiv took bite Anandi stop him & feeds him. Shiv obliged. He feeds her too. Both are enjoying view food atmosphere with relax mood. Both talk about work some issues Anandi try to divert his mind. Shiv understood her intentions; feels overwhelmed seeing her concern over him.
Shiv chaleyeh yeh resort ghoomke aate hain she said.
Anandi ek miniute. Aap yeh sab mere liye...
Nahi mere liye kar rahe hunn. Kyunki mujhe mere purane wale Shiv wapass chaiyeh. Joh hamesha meri chehre pe ek muskurahat late hain. Joh meri zindagi hain. Meri har khushi unsse hain. Kahin khoo gaye hain unhe dhoondne ke liye yahaan laye hunn Anandi replied.
Shiv had tears in his eyes. Both hugged each other.
Shiv joh kuch bhi hua uss mein sirf aapki hee nahi hum sabse galati hue hain. Sirf aap doshi nahi hain iss sab mein.
Anandi...
Nahi Shiv meri baat suniyeh she said while broke the hug. She made him look at her. Hum sab shaanti se thande dimaag se soochte toh shayad iss sab taal sakate the. Maine bhi toh aapse Sanchi ki kuch baatein chupaye. Aur Jagya ke maan mein Ganga ke feelings hain yeh bhi nahi bataya. Agar bata deti toh mujhe yakeen hain yeh sab nahi hota. Sanchi sirf hum sabko nahi aapne aapko bhi dhoka diya hain. Aur ab hum sabko usse bahar aake Sanchi ko sahi rasta dekhana hoga. Lekin aap agar isse...
I know Anandi. Lekin main yeh nahi bhool paa raha hunn ki mere samane sab kuch tha aur main usse samjh nahi paya.
Sanchi issa karegi issa kisi ne bhi nahi soocha. Main bhi hairaan thi. Koi bhi bhai apani behan ke liye issa nahi soochega Shiv.Aur jab maine aapse apane vishwas ko phir se tatolne ke liye kaha toh aapne kiya na. Agar mera sath aap sahi waqt pe diya.
Haan lekin tab tak
Der nahi hue thi Shiv. Baat aur jayda bigadti isse pehale hum dono ne sambhal lee. Dono parvaar mein yeh joh pyar aur izzat sab bach gaye. Haan thoda aur waqt lagega sab kuch pehale jaisa hone ke liye lekin hoga jaroor.Main jajanti thi ki aap sachaye nahi janate, aur yeh bhi ki jab sach samane aayega toh aap Sach ka sath denge. Kisi insaan ka nahi. Aur Mom bhi apani beti ke pyar mein yeh sab kar rahe thi. Mom ke liye aap aur Sanchi unki zindagi hain. Haan kabhi kabhi baachon ke liye pyar Maa baap ko aandha bana deta hain lekin ab issa nahi hoga. Aapne dekha na Mom aur Papa dono bhi Sanchi ke sath hain.
Humm...
Sanchi bhi dheere dheere badal jayegi. Mujhe yakeen hain. Kyunki mere Shiv ki behan isse kaise hoo sakati hain. Jis pariwaar mein Shiv jaise insane hoo wahan kisi galat insaan ki koi jagah nahi.
Shiv smiled. Haan Sanchi ke badalav humare ghar ko phir se khushiyon se bhar dega.
Bilkul aur yeh hoga. Jarror hoga. Mujhe poora vishwas hain.
Anandi aap mere liye kitani anmol hain yeh aap nahi janati.
Accha...
Haan. Meri sirf zindagi nahi meri har dhadkan meri har saans aap hain.
Anandi is blushing hard.
Suddenly it's raining. Shiv grabs her hand. But Anandi stopped him.
Anandi aap bheg jayengi...chaleyeh. Wahan chalte hain.
Nahi mujhe bheegna hain...yeh bin mausum ki barsaat...kitana acccha lag raha hain.Aaye na Shiv sath mein bheegte hain she said.
Shiv looked at her. She looked like little kid dancing twirling laughing. Shiv smiled. Anandi lost in enjoying rain. Shiv is observing her, face lilts with glow. Her smile...her long hair...these day she is looking beautiful like his dream. Suddenly she grabs his hand pulled him close to her.
Both are facing each other, slowly drench in water. Anandi touch his face lovingly. She pulled herself up by raising her toes and wraps her hand around his neck. She places her lips on his. Shiv was surprised to see sudden action. He slowly wraps his hands around her waist & kisses her. Both soon lost in each other. Rain is witnessing their romance, showering his blessing ob them.
Anandi is smiling looking at her husband. She is in his arms both proceeding towards suit. Anandi insert keys they enter in suit. She is still his arms. Both are drenched & bit shivering too. Shiv winked at her.
Ab toh neeche utariye mujhe...wahan receptionist ko kaha ki mujhe mooch aaye hain. Ab toh suit mein hum ab utareye she pledged.
Nahi bilkul nahi...
Shiv...she shouted.
Arre aap mujeh par chillaye...wait...he twirl her.
Anandi is clutch him tightly & screaming shouting along with laughing hard. Shiv enjoying her laughs mock anger. Both landed on huge bed. Both ended up laughing.
Shiv turns towards her. Anandi thank you...
Kyun...
Aaj sach mein main halka mehsoos kar raha hunn. Dil dimaag se booz hat raha hain. Maine bahot taang kiya na aapko.
Humm...she moves close to him said.
Meri berukhi pehale hee aapko pareshan kiya aur jab sab thik hoo gaya tab bhi meri..
Chup...Shiv. Ab kuch nahi kahenge aap. Yahan iss suit mein sirf aapka aur mera pyar hoga aur kuch nahi.
Accha he raised his eyebrows hearing her words.
Haan...kya lagata hain aapko sirf aap Romantic hoo sakte hain main nahi.
Really...he teased her. So...wht's next?
SO...nothing lets sleep now quietly Anandi said with straight face.
What? Shiv was shocked gets up from bed instantly.
Anandi is laughing hard seeing his reaction.
Kya kaha aapne Shiv move closer to her...she gets up, runs every corner of suit.
Shiv followed her. Both are enjoying their silly game finally Shiv grabs her, picks her & placed her on bed. He kisses her forehead. Slowly remove her jewelry one by one. Anandi gets shiver in her spine every time he touches her. He place kiss whenever he remove jewelry. Anandi turns beetroot red with her blush. Its looks like their Suhaagraat. Shiv is enjoying her reactions too.
Anandi and Shiv are facing each other heavily patting their heart beating faster than usual. Both bends down on bed lights are dimmed. Soon suit filled with their pure love.
🤗
(anshurg5)
a new beginning
Moon is shining brightly in the clear sky of a warm summer night . Anandi is typing fast on her laptop. She wants to conclude her work tonight regarding her project on 'Measures to prevent child labour ' before Her husband ShivRaj Shekhar arrives back.😳 Various shades of emotions are clouding her features while she continues typing but at last when she finishes her work, an expression of hope enlightens her face.
After closing her lappy she comes towards the window , softly shacks the wind chime, her husband had gifted her while she was a bit unsure of her decisions and sits on the window seat. As she looks on the serene beauty of the moonlit night spread outside, various memories of the recent past start taking shapes in front of her eyes. Today everything looks so peaceful but around eight months ago her life was like a whirlpool of non ending troubles and misunderstandings when Jagya broke his rishta from her sil Sanchi after 6 months of engagement . She was forced to choose a side between maiyka and sasra😭 and as if it was not enough maa Ira and Sanchi were considering her as one of the person responsible for that break up. Though she had complete empathy with their pain as she too had suffered that pain when her 18 year old rishta from Jagya was broken but what she could not understand how she could have prevented this 😳. She did all she could do to warn her family and even after watching the positive changes in Sanchi tried her best to help her in her endeavors . The worst was when Shiv too did not want to share his pain with her and gone into his shell for some time. She felt completely alone and miserable at that time.
Thanks to 'Kanhaji' , she did not loose hope and her will power to stand for the truth even at that time. Her biggest support was her love for her Shiv which propelled her to fight for it and made her understand his point of view also.
Sanchi then attempted Suicide , though she was saved but all the family members includingShiv became very emotional and blamed Jagya for it. On the basis of Sanchi's statement Jagya was arrested and court proceedings started . Maa was continuously threatening her to support their side but she could not go against the truth at any cost thus gave her testimony in favour of Jagya because in her opinion he was right this time. Maa and Sanchi was livid on her. But Kanhaji send Payal with Shiv and she told everyone that how from the strart Sanchi was faking love and respect for Jagdeesh's family. Then Ganga too showed the recording of Sanchi's acknowledgement that she was fooling everyone to gain Jadhish as she only loved him and rest all was a 'natak' to impress all till marriage. Both families were shocked specially Shekhars to know this side of their beloved daughter. But the most shattered person was Shiv himself 😒. He trusted his sister completely, even doubted his selfless wife's intentions for going against his own instincts but his sister failed him and broken his faith not only on her but on himself also.🥺
He asked forgiveness from her and from all he hurt in his fight for justice for Sanchi. Though she had forgiven him and told him that she could understand his behaviour and had no issues for herself but it had hurt her badly 😭 when her father was insulted in her house and she could do nothing . Shiv's eyes were moist and he told her that he was so engrossed in his sister's pain that he could not judge many things correctly at that time 😔. He was at fault for not caring enough for her emotions and now he was feeling himself unworthy of her love and trust . She tried to put his doubts on rest by her heartfelt loving words 😳.It has taken time and efforts from both to resurrect that level of trust and comfort again in their relationship .In btw Shiv had never forgotten to amaze her with his sweet lovely surprises ❤️. But their reunion was memorable and even after so many months remembrance of that is enough to make her blush☺️ .
Thank God! Life slowly became normal again , Shiv and the family both now support her decisions whole heartedly . She resumed her work for her NGO Bhaili and tried to uplift the circumstances of Basti women.
Once while she was returning home her car was halted on the traffic lights , she saw two young kids serving tea and snacks in a road side dhaba. She felt very bad for them . They should have gone to school instead of working at their tender age. She remembered having seen other young children working at different places also.
Lights turned green and car started moving and her mind started pondering on this problem 🤔. In her village Jaitser she had not encountered this problem, there even poor parents tried to provide for their kids. After becoming Sarpunch she worked hard for sending every child of their village to the school and was succeeded in her efforts. Kids sometimes used to help their parents in fields or household work in their free time but they did not work as labourer at someone else's place for money. So she was more than surprised to see young children doing work in this so called developed big town Udaipur 😕.
Next day when she discussed this with her co workers and Chanda, they told her that they knew many women who took their girls with them to help in their work in kothies. And sometimes they even sent them alone for works like sweeping- moping . She herself remembered that few shopkeepers used to engage young boys to deliver goods to their customer's places. She felt very sad for them and decided to do something to stop this practice instead of watching from sidelines 😊.
She went to meet parents of these kids and tried to make them understand that it was important for their children to get education at this age which would not only make them better human beings but would also improve their chances for a better living in future. Few parents just brushed off her suggestions but few actually listened carefully and told her that they also wanted their children to go to school but due to their poverty they needed extra hands to get two square meals daily. A lady even told her that she used to send her young boy to the' sarkari school', but often teachers there did not teach seriously and her boy was beaten up by some bullies many times so she now preferred to take him along with her for his safety . She was shocked to hear this😲 and told them that she will certainly do some thing in this regard.
In the night she discussed this matter with Shiv, he supported her in her decision to work against child labour. He also promised to help her in whatever way he could 👍🏼.
She chalked out three point programme to tackle this menace. First she went to the parents of the working kids and tried to convince them for sending their children to school instead of their workplace . She not only told them about free education and free books but also about the mid day meals served in the schools.It could work as a incentive for those poor people who were unable to provide enough food for their family despite working hard. After much convincing many parents were ready to send their kids to schools forsaking their earnings.😊
Secondly she met with the persons who employed these kids like factory owners, shop keepers and private house owners and tried to convinced them not to employ young kids as labourer. Few of them agreed easily but few argued that they did not went In search of these kids but their parents themselves brought them and requested to employ them. They are not doing any offence but just helping them to earn some money for their families 👎🏼. Anandi told them that to employ kids below 14 years of age is against the law and they could get punishment for it. If they really wanted to help these children they could buy books and sport materials for them instead of meagre salary they use to give them.
It was not easy to stop them specially factory owners , they were getting their work done by paying just nominal money to these childern. So they did not want to loose them. They were inventing back door methods to achieve their targets 😡. But Anandi persisted. She has taken the help of other social workers and police to stop this malpractice.Shiv also helped by directing strong action against those found in employing kids. In the end she was successful to some extent ,though not completely. She is still trying and is determined to achieve her goal 100% 👏.
Her third step was to visit government schools where generally these kids were enrolled for studies. She found that sometimes teachers did not take class properly and at other times they just did their work mechanically and did not bother to check that whether children were understanding what they were being taught 😒. Even there was shortage of books and sports material entitled to the weaker section students. Quality of mid day meals( which was one of the major boost for the BPL students ) was also not good. She talked with the principals in that regard and persued District Education Officer for full implementation of rules not only in words but in spirit also. Then she told them about mistreatment of poor and weak students by few powerfull bullies. It often caused many students to drop out from the schools. They assured her prompt action in this regard.
Things started to change slowly, though still in initial stage but she is sure that if there is a will ,there will be a way 👍🏼. She feels so happy now when mothers of these children come to thank her for opening their eyes and for trying to make their kids lives better with the hope of a happy future.
Not only this ,two days ago Sapna came with laddos to tell her that she had topped in 8th standard in her school ( she used to do sweeping and moping in the khothies earlier). Anandi's heart swelled with pride like a mother.The happiness which she receives while watching these kids progressing in their lives, can not be described and is the best reward for her 😃.
State Government recognized the improvement made by her and her team and decided to award them for their efforts 👏. Not only this they forwarded her name to the " Child and Women Welfare Ministry". She got a letter from the ministry to make a project regarding the measures required to prevent child labour in national perspective. She was overwhelmed by this responsibility. but Shiv encouraged her and told her not to doubt her abilities. According to him if she was determined to do anything , nothing could stop her 😎. He promised his support whenever it would be required.
She met social workers of other districts, took their opinions . Then she poured her suggestions ,knowledge and experience about the effectiveness of the measures essential to prevent child labour in national prospective. Today she finished her work and was satisfied by the final draft of her presentation 😊. She is feeling relaxed now but some how also feeling guilty of spending less time with her Shiv. Shiv was sometimes joking about it😉 but always helped her ,more importantly always raised her spirits whenever she failed in some of her endeavours. Now she is eagerly waiting for him to show her draft and wanted to know his opinion about it .
Anandi is engrossed in her thoughts when she feels two strong hands encircling her waist 😳. Immediately she turns and is encountered with her husband's intoxicating smile and deep eyes . She feels herself drown into them. Few minutes they remain stood like that and enjoyed the proximity of each other without saying anything ❤️. Who says that words are necessary for communication?
At last Shiv gives a peck on her cheek and says smilingly, " I have something for you."
Anandi also tells him," I too have something for you. But first you tell me."
Shiv obeys and teases her, "Next Monday madam will be awarded by state government for her work to stop child labour .Anandi says ,"My real award is only the bright, shining faces of the kids till now deprived of the little joys of the life."
Shiv tells her that he is happy that her dreams are taking shapes of reality now . Anandi tells him," Without your support and encouragement it was not possible, you are my strength 👏."
Shiv hugs her again and says mischievously ," my wifey is too modest but I will not complain. "
Then he asks about her news. She shows him her just finished project . He congratulated her for it's completion and promised to tell his opinion after reading it.
" Now wifey, you have got your reward but what about me? No award for me for not claiming my time with you? 😉,"he pouts.
She smiles and tells him , " I certainly have the most precious award for you ☺️, but you have to wait till night ."
With this she runs laughingly towards the kitchen to bring tea for him. Shiv tries to catch her unsuccessfully, he fakes anger but happily starts making plans for the night😳.
(suzzane22)
Ansh Meet gauri
It was a breezy, cold December morning. Anandi woke up at around 6 am. It was still dark outside. She was still feeling sleepy. She gazed at Shiv laying besides her who was in deep sleep. A beautiful smile appeared on her face as she looked at his innocent, puppy face. Last night they had a long chat.. They talked about their future, their dreams, and their life together. Thinking about all this, she didn't even realize when she dozed off again.
15 minutes later, fully awake, Anandi rushed to the bathroom for getting ready. A busy day was waiting ahead for them. Their NGO Bhaili had organized a health check & awareness camp for women & children which was to be started from today. She finished her bath and came out to find Shiv still sleeping. "Shiv please get up" She called him but her words didn't affect his sleep. She went near the bed. "Shiv, we are getting late. We have to reach there in time. Please get up". Shiv slowly opened up his eyes and smiled at the fresh and cheerful face of his wife. "I am preparing breakfast. Get ready soon and come downstairs. We have to leave by 8 am." He nodded smilingly still staring at her. The urge in his eyes was tempting her to stay back but she swept aside those thoughts and went to kitchen. Nathu was already there and he helped her to prepare parathas and sabji. It was necessary to have heavy breakfast and she wasn't sure they will be able to have their lunch on time. Soon Anandi & Shiv had breakfast and left for the camp. "Anandi, did you have your juice or not?" Shiv didn't forget to ask her while starting the car.
They reached the camp site within half an hour. The inauguration ceremony was to be started at sharp 9 am. Anandi had worked hard for last few days for the camp, getting the necessary permissions, approaching hospitals to provide necessary medical aids & making all other arrangements. A renowned lady social worker from Rajasthan, UrmiDevi, was invited for the opening ceremony. Doctors from few hospitals in Mumbai, Jaipur & Bangalore were invited for the camp.
The opening ceremony started on time. Shiv & Anandi were sitting on the stage. UrmiDevi formally inaugurated the camp & shared her thoughts with the ladies. After the opening ceremony, the checkups started. There were separate wards for women and children. Anandi along with Chanda and few other ladies went to children's ward while Shiv went to the NGO office to finish some pending stuff.
In a hotel room in Udaipur, Gauri was getting ready for going to the camp. As she was about to leave her room, she received a call from Senior Dr. Sinha. "Dr. Gauri, when are you reaching? The checkups have started." "Yes Dr, I will be reaching in another 15 minutes." Gauri said and left the hotel. She had chosen to skip the opening ceremony to prepare for the lecture, which she was supposed to deliver later in the day. As she reached the camp site, she could notice medical facilities set up on a huge area. She wasn't very excited about the idea of the camp. But treating her patients always created a sense of satisfaction within her. That was the reason she had agreed to attend the camp when Dr. Sinha asked her about it, without even bothering who had arranged it.
As she entered inside, she saw a cabin at the right. "There is nobody around here, should I check inside this cabin", unsure about what to so, she knocked at the cabin door. "Please come in", said Shiv without looking up from the file in front of him. Gauri came in. "I am Dr. Gauri." Now Shiv looked up. "Oh Dr, nice to see you. Welcome to the camp. I am Shivraj Shekhar. Dr. Sinha had informed me that you will be coming. Let me take you to him". They reached to the room where Dr. Sinha was talking to few other doctors. "So Dr. Gauri, you are in. Let's get to work" Dr. Sinha said, "I think you have already mate him." He turned towards Shiv. "He is the collector of Udaipur. He and his wife run this NGO". "Collector, quite impressive", Gauri thought to herself. Dr. Sinha instructed Gauri to take care of the patients in women's ward and moved towards children's ward. Shiv followed Dr. Sinha.
In the child care ward, Anandi was busy talking to the children. She was so much enjoying taking care of them that she didn't even notice Shiv coming in. Shiv could not help but steal glances at his beautiful wife while Dr. Sinha was discussing something with him. Anandi was looking elegant in her simple ghagra. She was 4 months pregnant. "Is that the reason behind the glow on her face", Shiv thought to himself. After some time Dr. Sinha left and Shiv was relieved. He went towards Anandi. "Our child will be so lucky. You will take good care of him." He said fondly looking at her. "Shiv, still its long time", she replied shyly, "Well Shiv, I have to yet visit the women's ward." "Anandi, please take care of yourself. Don't stress yourself so much." Shiv said while she was leaving.
The women's ward was on the other side, a 5 minutes' walk. While walking Anandi suddenly felt some dizziness. She stopped for a moment but continued again. Till reaching the rooms, she had almost lost her consciousness. She was about to fall down when Chanda controlled her. There was havoc among the ladies and one lady rushed to call Dr. Gauri who was nearby. By the time Gauri came, Chanda had helped Anandi to lie on bed. Gauri came, and saw what she wouldn't have expected in her wildest imagination. "You", she almost shouted looking at Anandi. Anandi was equally surprised to see her. Chanda was aware of Anandi's state. "Bahuji is expecting", she said to Gauri. Now Gauri wasn't able to keep her cool. "I will be able to check if you leave from here". Chanda left, looking bit confused. "Oh God Anandi, you will never let me live in peace. You have to follow me wherever I go. You have taken away my Jagat from me. You must me happy with it. Why don't you leave me alone now." She was screaming. Anandi could not understand what was going on.. "Gauri please do not shout. There are patients around here." "So you will teach me now. I know very well what to do with my patients. Who are you to tell me all this. I always knew you are very clever. I always knew you will steal my Jagat from me... But anyways I don't need him now. I am not a village girl like you who do not have anything else to do in life other than running after her husband. I am a successful doctor today. I am happy with my life". Gauri was still shouting. "Excuse me, you can't talk to her like that", a stern voice came from behind. It was Shiv. "Sir, you don't know what kind of lady she is. I know her very well." "I don't need to know from you what she is and what she isn't." "But sir why are you taking her side?" Gauri was furious at him now." "I am not talking to you as a collector but as Mr. Shiv Raj Shekhar..." Shiv stopped in between as he saw Anandi closing her eyes. "Anandi.." He looked helpless. The concern & care in his voice was evident which made Gauri even more restless. By that time, Chanda came in along with Dr. Sinha. "Sir, don't worry. Let me check her" Dr. Sinha assured Shiv and turned towards Gauri. "Hurry up Dr. Gauri, do I need to tell you. Please check her blood pressure". Unwillingly Gauri wrapped the band around Anandi's hand. Dr. Sinha checked Anandi. "There is no need to worry. She is fine. This has happened because of overstress. She just needs to rest and she will be fine. Anandi madam, I suggest you both take a short break from work. Also make sure you keep intaking enough amounts of fluids. A fresh fruit juice or glucose water would help you." Dr. Sinha smiled and left.
Gauri was not able to make any sense out of the happenings around her. How come this ganwar influences everybody.. first this collector and then Dr. Sinha. Shiv went to Anandi ignoring the presence of Gauri. "Anandi, I told you not to stress yourself. See what happened now. If our family comes to know about this, they will start scolding me for not taking care of you. Choti maa is so worried about you. Some time back she called me to tell that she is coming with lunch. Now you have to take rest till lunch, I won't allow you to do any work." Gauri was totally confused by his words. Why is he getting so close to her.. What does he mean by our family.. Does that mean.. no, no how is that possible. This smart, handsome officer, how can he choose to marry a village girl like Anandi. I should not even let such stupid thoughts come to my mind. That's not possible. Gauri assured herself. She looked towards Shiv. "Collector Sir, she is the one because of whom.." "Wait Gauri", Shiv stopped her in between. "I should have realized it when I read your name in the doctors list. But I thought it could just be a coincidence. I don't like to talk to ladies in this way as I respect them a lot. But your fuss over Anandi forced me to talk all this. Let me make it clear Gauri, Anandi is my wife. She is no more with Jagdish now. In past also, you misbehaved with Anandi. You always considered her to be responsible for your own mistakes. But now, I won't allow you to say a single word to her." Shiv helped Anandi in getting up and they left from there without even looking at her. Gauri was getting another shock, this time a bigger, a shock of her lifetime... She stood there speechless... She had once again lost it to Anandi.
(Chahanya)
Diwali Gift
It is Anandi and Shiv's first Diwali after being married. The Diwali at Kesar Buag was very special as it was the first for the entire family at Kesar Buag and also as it was Shiv and Anandi's first after being married. Anandi had decorated her entire home with diyas. She had made a beautiful rangoli in the aangan as well as the main hall. Everyone was very happy other than Ira as Saachi had gone off to some tour. Anandi had tried to cheer her up but it was of no use. Dsa's advice to value Anandi was heard from one ear and out the other. Shiv saw her make efforts and every effort of her go down the drain too.
Anandi was in their bedroom getting ready for the Laxmi poojan. Shiv saw her and was mesmerized by her beauty. She was dressed in a red and yellow lehariya ghagra choli. Her makeup was light and her jewelry as elegant as her. She was glowing and looking more beautiful than ever before. Shiv came and stood behind her. He had got gajras for her. She never put them but he loved the scent of it. He was just beginning to get crafty.
Anandi: Shiv aap mere liye ye gajre kyun late hain?
Shiv: Anandi main chahta hoon ki aap inki khushboo se mehak uthe jaise aapki khushboo se mera jeevan mehak utha hai.
Anandi: Shiv kya kar rahe hain?
Shiv: Kaala teeka laga raha hoon kahin meri hi nazar na lag jaaye.
Anandi: Shiv apno ki nazar nahi lagti. Arre ab ye kya kar rahe hain?
Shiv tied a silken sash on her eyes. He took her carefully out of the room and down the stairs.
Anandi: Shiv mujhe kahan lekar jaa rahe hain?
Shiv: Mujhpar bharosa nahi hai?
Anandi: Shiv mujhe sabse zyaada aap par bharosa hai.
Shiv: Toh bas chup.
Shiv carefully made her sit on the front seat of the car. He must have driven the car for 30 minutes and then stopped. He brought her out of the car. Shiv untied the sash and Anandi slowly opened her eyes. They were standing on front of a house beautifully decorated with alternate flower and angel light strings. Shiv gave her a small box. Anandi opened it and saw a set of keys in it.
Anandi: Shiv ye chabiyaan?
Shiv: Happy Diwali Anandi. Welcome home.
Anandi: Home? Kiska ghar hai ye Shiv?
Shiv: Aapka, mera, humaara ghar.
Anandi: Ye aap kya keh rahe hain Shiv? Humaara ghar? Hum Udaipur mein hi rehkar apne parivaar se alag ghar nahi basa sakte Shiv. Hum apne parivaar se door nahi reh sakte.
Shiv: Anandi ek hi ghar mein rehkar hum alag rahen iss se accha hai ki hum alag ghar mein rehkar unke paas rahe. Anandi hum ghar se door ho rahe hain apne parivaar se aur apne parijano ke dil se door nahi.
Anandi: Shiv aaj Diwali hai. Laxmi poojan ke din ghar ki laxmi ghar se alag ho ye acchi baat nahi hai Shiv.
Shiv: Anandi Kesar Buag mein Griha Laxmi hai. Ma aur Choti ma. Aaj meri ghar ki Laxmi yaani ki aap humaare ghar mein apna griha pravesh karengi. Iss mein kuch ashubh nahi hai. Sab shubh hi shubh hai.
Anandi was hesitating to move into a new home with Shiv. She did not want to take away a son from his family. Shiv knew exactly how to make her understand.
Anandi: Shiv gharwale kya kahenge? Kya sochenge?
Shiv: Anandi unhe koi problem nahi hogi. Wo samjhenge ki ye sab hum ma aur Saachi ke liye hi kar rahe hain. Anandi dekhiye last year bhi aapko pata hai na Saachi hum dono se naraaz thi aur wo Diwali par nahi aayi. Iss baar bhi dekhiye wo ghar par nahi hai. Anandi aap aise sochiye ki hum ghar parivaar se door nahi ja rahe balki hum Saachi ko ghar parivar ke paas la rahe hain.
Anandi understood his point and she too was thinking of a way to get Saachi back from the path of hatred and misunderstandings she had taken. If this was the way then so be it. Anandi took the keys and she opened the door. Just as she opened the door the crackers were lighted and Anandi hugged Shiv as she was scared of them.
Shiv: Jai ho pathake banane waalon ki.
Anandi: Jai ho Mahi bhaiyya ki boliye. Pichhle saal bhi unhone hi aapke liye jugaad kiya tha aur iss saal bhi.
Meenu came with the arti thali. She welcomed Anandi into her new home. Mahi too was there. Anandi was very happy with them being there. The pundit was there and Shiv and Anandi first did the Griha Shanti poojan and then the Laxmi poojan. Choti ma and Mahi left to go to Kesar Buag, Anandi and Shiv did not as the home should not be locked after the Laxmi poojan. Anandi and Shiv lighted diyas to decorate their new home. They were sitting on the wooden swing watching the neighborhood children light crackers. The air was filled with the sounds of the bursting crackers and the sweet sounds of the children.
Shiv: So kaisa laga mera gift?
Anandi: Mere gift ke saamne toh kuch bhi nahi hai.
Shiv: Hello madam ghar diya hai gift mein.
Anandi: Hello sirjee baby de rahi hoon gift mein.
Shiv looked at her with his mouth open. He could not believe what she had said.
Shiv: Kya kya kaha aapne? Baby? Humara baby?
Anandi: Nahi padosiyon ka. Main koi baccha chor hoon ki aapko kisi aur ka baccha doongi? Happy Diwali Shiv meri taraf se. Happy Diwali papa baby ki taraf se.
Shiv just looked at her smiling face. He had happy tears in his eyes. His gift was certainly nothing compared to the gift she was giving him. He pulled her into a bone crushing hug and in a second let her go. He placed his hand on her stomach and wished Happy Diwali to the baby. He kissed her on the forehead as they were outside. Shiv lifted her in his arms and took her inside the house. He kissed her face at least a dozen times and said thank you to her again and again. After sometime Shiv went and closed the main door.
It was the best Diwali of their lives so far and the first of many more to come. Shiv gifted Anandi a home as a Diwali gift and she gave Shiv a family to live in that home and fill it with love, laughter and happiness.
(aakanksha)
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