Rantara came home after spending some time at the quite beach. Mr and Mrs naik were really happy to see them together. "Dinner kaysa thaa beta? Mom asked when Antara came down to get water. " theek thaa mom...even Pari enjoyed. Antara said. "Tu khush hai na bacchey? Mom asked while caressing her head lovingly. Antara noded. " sada khush raho! Mom blessed her. Filling the jar ..Antara came back to her room. She could hear shower running in the washroom. Raghu must be having shower. Thought Antara. She noticed Raghu's files and books scattered all over the place. Collecting them one by one she arranged them neatly on the table. Her eyes caught a photo in his file which was sticking out. She opened the file to find Nisha's pictures there! Her heart sank and her face fell. "He still misses her?" Agar dii inkey life me nahi hai toh ye pictures yaha kiyu hai? "Does he still love her? Antara left the pictures and sat on her bed with a thud. Her eyes filled up as she bombarded herself with questions. " kahi mayney insey shaadi karkey bhool toh nai kardi? Her tears streamed down her cheeks. The washroom door opened as Raghu came out drying his hair. Antara quickly wiped her tears and tried to stay calm. It was getting hard to suppress her tears which just flowed. "Kal important meeting hai office me toh I'll go early...you don't have to get up that early to prepare breakfast I'll have something at the office. Raghu said. Antara didn't respond. Raghu thought he heard a sob so he twitched his head to see. Antara was wiping her tears. " Antara! He called worriedly. "Jee. She replied while looking away. Raghu came and stood in front of her. " tu roh rahi hai?"Kiya huwa? He asked. "Kuch nai huwa mujhey may theek hun. Replied Antara while looking down and avoiding his gaze. Raghu felt something was wrong so he sat down beside her. " tu theek nai hai Antara... Kuch toh huwa hai...and I wanna know what happened so suddenly.. Abhi toh itni khush thii fir achanak se ye aansoo?Raghu asked. He tried to take her hand into his when Antara ran outside to the terrace...standing in the moonlight she wept. Inside the room Raghu was really confused as to what happened to her so suddenly. Really worried and tensed for her he got up and ruffled his hair in frustration when his eyes caught Nisha's pictures on the table! He knew what might have happened. "Ye pictures yaha kaysey aay? " I've destroyed all her pictures fir ye kayse rah gaya? "Kiya socha hoga antara?" I've hurt her by keeping this pictures. "Aaj paheli baar I've seen her breaking down and weeping. His heart ached seeing her tears. He went behind her. " Antara! His deep voice hit her ears. "May theek hun...woh momma papa ki yaad aa rahi thii bas aur kuch nai...aap soh jaaiye ..subha office jald jana hai na? She said. Raghu tossed her petit figure around to face him. Her breath hitched at his hands on her hips. " look at me Antara! He demanded. Antara lifted her lowered head and looked at him. "I know the reason why you crying... I've hurt you na? He asked while cupping her teary cheeks and wiping her tears with his thumb. " I'm sorry!"tu Chal merey saath! Raghu said while grabbing her hand. "Sunye...kaha leja rahey hai aap? Antara said as Raghu dragged her in the room. Her eyes widened when he gathered all of Nisha's pictures and came down. " sunye...aap ye Kiya kar rahey hai? Antara asked. Her hand was still in his grip. "Terey inn aansoo ka karan ye hai na? He asked showing her the pictures. Antara gulped. " Ramu kaka lighter please! Raghu said while going out in the lawn. Mr and Mrs naik came running out when he heard Raghu screaming. Ramu kaka ran with the lighter. Still holding her hand Raghu threw Nisha's pictures on the grass! He forwarded his hand for the lighter. Ramu kaka handed him the lighter. Soon Nisha's pictures were in flames! Raghu's eyes were blazing with anger and hatred as he watched her pictures burn to black carbon. Antara was trembling badly. Mr and Mrs naik were relieved. Raghu pulled Antara in his arms and cupped her cheeks. "Teri bahen ko may ussi din bhool gaya tha jab woh mujhey chor kar gayee thii! " merey zindagi me abh uskey liye koi jagah nai!"hum dono ke beech kabhi pyaar nai thaa Antara...it was infatuation! "I realized it when she left. " your sister never loved me...agar pyaar karti toh mujhey yun akela chor kar nahi jaati! Raghu was burning with anger and his eyes were turned to red as he spoke. "Your sister doesn't matter to me anymore!" Only person that matters to me is you Antara! Antara's tears made its way down her cheeks at his words. Mr and Mrs naik also had tears in their eyes. Ramu kaka was also sobbing. "You are my everything Antara!"" I want you! I need you!"samjhi tum?"I've desire to have a family with you...to grow old with you! "Merey zindagi me kisi aur ke liye koi jagah nai...siway tumarey. Raghu's eyes filled up and Antara couldn't see his tears so she went into his arms and embraced him. Raghu's arms came around her as he rested his chin on her head. Antara sobbed in his chest. " i promised you that iI'll keep you happy...and from today I want to see your smiling face everyday! "Aaj ke baad ek bhi aansoo inn aankhon me nai aana chahiye... Samjhi tum? He said and kissed the crown of her head. Antara squeezed herself more into him. She wanted to stay in his warmth forever and ever. She felt safe in his arms and she knew right there and then that Raghu won't let any harm come her way. She was securely protected with this man...her husband. Mr and Mrs naik blessed them quitely and left with ramu kaka behind them. " I'm.. I'm sorry! Antara whispered in his chest."tu kiyu sorry bol rahi hai? He asked while caressing her hair. "Woh mayney Aapko galat samjha. Antara whispered again. Raghu tightened his hold around her as Antara sucked in her breath. His manly scent filled her nostrils. Butterflies churned in her belly. Her heart pounded and so did his. They stood their under the moonlight listening to the rhythm of their hearts. " humey Chalna chahiye. Antara said while breaking the hug. "Woh teri dharkan...Raghu said. " Aapka bhi...Replied Antara. Both looked into each others eyes and smiled. Raghu took her hand as they both headed inside the house. Both had a smile on their lips as they retired for the night...one on the bed and the other one on the sofa.
Next morning Antara got up first remembering that Raghu had to leave for the office early. Grabbing her towel she looked at her husband who was sleeping soundly on the sofa. His every word from last night roamed her ears. "You are my everything!" I want you! "I need you"!I want to have a family with you!" I want to grow old with you! Automatically a smile crept on her lips as her cheeks changed shades. Hugging her towel she ran to the washroom. A smile was intact on her lips while she had her shower. A nervous excitement ran in her tummy. "Ye Kiya ho raha hai mujhey?" Achanak se sab kuch itna khoobsurat kaysey Hogayaa? "Why I'm enjoying his presence around me? " abh sab kuch accha lagney laga hai mujhey! Antara whispered as the water ran through her. Still smiling Antara came out all dressed. Once again she was lost when her eyes shifted to her husband. With a glint of mischief.. Antara swayed her wet hair just over his face. Water droplets fell on Raghu's face ,neck and lips. Raghu frowned. Antara quickly hid behind the sofa with her hand covering her mouth to prevent the giggles that were escaping her mouth. When there was no movements Antara again teased him with her hair. And before she could hide again Raghu caught her wrist! Antara giggled and tried to free her wrist but it was impossible to free anything which was in Raghu's hold. "I haven't seen this side of yours! " ye shararat..ye masti...ye gustakiya...Raghu couldn't finish when redened and embarrassed Antara threw her wet towel on his face! Raghu released her wrist as soon as her scent from the towel engulfed his nostrils. Antara giggled and escaped from there as Raghu inhaled and exhaled her scent. Smiling he slowly removed the towel from his face. "Woh din door nai jab hum ek dusrey ke bahon me hongey Antara. Raghu said while covering his face with her wet towel again. With her bosom rising up and down Antara entered the kitchen. She was trying to even her breathing when mom came in the kitchen." Kiya huwa beta tu itni hanf kiyu rahi hai?"Raghu ne pareshaan Kiya Kiya? Mom asked while turning the stove on to make tea. "Usne nahi mom..may ussey pareshaan kar rahi thii. Antara blurted it out. Mom looked at her. " Kiya? Antara told her what she just did to her son. Saas and bahu were in for a laugh. "Badmaash! Mom said as Antara touched her feet to take blessing. " khush rah beta... Humesha hasti rah aur sab ko hasati rah. Antara smiled while mom kissed her forehead. "Tum Raghu ke liye uska green tea banado may tumarey papa ko chai dekar jaati hun. Mom said while adding milk to the tea. Antara was preparing green tea when Raghu came down folding his sleeves. Mom smiled...touching his head lovingly she headed towards her room with a cup of chai in her hand. Antara's heart beat started to race when he came and stood beside her. He ran his fingers in her long wet hair. Antara squeezed her eyes shut. Her eyes shot open when he whispered in her ears." Woh Joh tu merey se cherd chaar kar rahi thi na...mujhey accha laga! Antara blushed to a crimson red. Her eyes widened when he reached for her cheek and planted a feather like soft kiss there. Nervous excitement ran in her belly once again! "Tera sharmana Hogayaa hoga toh mujhey meri green tea milsakti hai? Asked Raghu with a smile. " jee. Antara said while handing him his tea. "Chai ke saath saath ek meetha sa muskan milsakta hai? Asked Raghu. Antara smiled and lowered her gaze. " hayee..maardala...Raghu was teasing her when mom ne entry maari."kaun maardala kisko? She asked worriedly. "Aapki bahu ne apni adaaon se mujhey maardala mom! Raghu said while pulling Antara's cheeks. Antara hissed in pain. " choro merey bahu ko!"subha subha pareshaan karta hai merey bahu ko! Mom pulled Raghu's cheeks. He let go of Antara's cheeks instantly. Antara giggled. "Mom dard horaha yaar! Raghu screamed in pain. " badmaash!"abh office ke liye der nai horahi? Mom's statement made him to glance at his watch."oh shoot! "I'm running late!" I have to go! Raghu said while sipping his leftover tea. "Chalta hun may Antara.. Pari ki birthday hai aaj toh I'll pick you up at lunch time we'll go shopping. " Pari ki birthday? Antara was really excited for pari's birthday party."Han machmach ka phone ayaa thaa...shaam ko party hai uskey ghar par. Raghu said. "Chalo I'll see you soon. Raghu said while nearing her. He noticed mom was still there." Meri pyaari mom agar aapki izazat ho toh may apni huwi ko pyaar karsakta hu? Raghu asked his mom. "Besharam ladka! "Baap numbri beta dus numberi! Mom blabbered and left. " sach me kitney besharam hai aap! Maa ke saamney koi ayse baath karta hai Kiya? Antara asked while running the tap to rinse the dishes. Raghu washed his hands purposely and shook his hands on her face! Water droplets rained her face. "Toh aap mujhsey badla le rahey hai? Asked antara. " Han lekin fark hai. He said and kissed her cheeks again! Yahi fark thaa. Raghu said while wiping his hands on her dupatta! Antara blushed hard. "I'll pick you up at lunch time. Raghu said while throwing her wet dupatta on her face. With widened eyes antara removed the covering from her face. Raghu winked at her when Antara shyly looked at him. Antara turned towards the sink...all red! Raghu whistled mischievously and left.
Precap:Rantara shopping and pari's birthday party where rantara come close. Rantara moments ahead stay tuned. Love to all and please do comment.