The next morning began in the same mode. The sun sparkled through the kitchen window as Nupur was sitting and going through the newspaper supplements. But this morning, brought something special. It brought a kind of happiness that had faded away for a long time. It brought light to the area of darkness and she could feel it as she read over the gossips.
Gunjan entered the kitchen to see Nupur engrossed completely in the newspaper. She smiled and went and sat on the other chair.
"Good morning!" She greeted her.
"Gunjan..tu kaise uth gaye?" She said folding the paper and turning towards her.
"Woh..umm..Bhai is sleeping?" She asked looking around.
"Ya..he is. Kyun kuch kaam tha kya?" She said eyeing her in suspicion.
'Bhabhi..woh..I..me and..hmm..me and Samrat..we are a..we are in love.' She finally finished after a lot of stammering.
Nupur's excitement reflected in her smile. 'Gunjan I'm so so very happy!' She declared giving her a hug.
She too hugged being seeing her being supportive. 'Bhabhi please dont tell Bhai. Ill tell him on my own later. I promise.'
She cupped her face. 'Okay sweetheart.'
3 Months later-
Nupur was a plain white long T-shirt that reached till her knees. She stepped out of the shower with calmness as her drenched hair rested to one side and her face glowed after the steaming water on her face. She adjusted her nose ring and smiled too herself in the mirror. Later also admired her figure and pretended to be a model on the ramp. Sometimes she wondered, how could she be so beautiful. Laughing and admiring herself, she pushed her hair back and posed again; until she heard laughter. Consciously she turned and had a pretty embarrassed look on her face as she tried to pull the already long t-shirt down.
'Yeh kya ho raha tha?" Mayank asked still giggling.
"Woh..nothing..I just..modelling is in my genes okay!." She replied confidently.
He walked towards her. 'Oh! really?'
'Yes. So don't be jealous Mr.Mayank Sharma!'
'Me? And jealous! Ha!' He chuckled sarcastically.
Suddenly Nupur's phone started ringing and she sighed and moved to pick it up. Seeing Muskaan's name flashing, she knew it was wedding jitters. Her wedding was in the coming weekend.
'Hi Muskaan. Whats up?'
She lied down on the bed and continued her conversation of being a friend cum agony aunt. Mayank had an amazing idea. Removing a black marker from his drawer he went and sat on the bed too. He thanked god for making Nupur wear white. He was a bit distracted by her beauty , but he just smiled seeing her convince Muskaan. He told her to turn and started scribbling on the back of her T-shirt.
Nupur in super shock, pushed him away. 'Muskaan ek second. Mayank tum kya kar rahe ho?!' She screamed.
Mayank just grinned. 'A surprise for you. Just turn. Please. Please.' He said pushing her.
Nupur was uttering curses, but on hearing Muskaan's wails she decided otherwise. She turned around not bothering and gave him full-freedom to try out his hidden skills. Meanwhile Mayank very artistically started drawing. He brought in different colored markers and was smiling during the whole process. His idea was indeed coming out pretty awesome and he couldn't be happier. She would in the middle would curiously try to see, but he would turn her face away. Almost an hour later he finished and admired his work, grinning naughtily. After seeing Mayank sitting contently sitting finishing his art, she got up and started talking while she walked.
She started whispering. 'Ya I know its time, but I dont know yaar.' She sighed. 'No no he always forgets. Ssshhh. Not now. Tomorrow tomorrow. Yes. I always update you everything that happens. Okay now just chill.'
Suddenly the line was disconnected as Mayank snatched the phone. Ending the call, he switched off the phone not hearing the shrieks from her partner.
'Mayank!!!"
He closed her eyes and pulled her till the mirror and took his hands away. Seeing her confused looks, he turned her around. It was 12 AM. She couldn't see properly but there was in vibrant colors written
"Happy 4th month anniversary to Mayank & Nupur" The background was filled with red hearts. More than being surprised, she was shocked.
'You remembered?' She said with wide-eyes.
He nodded and smiled. 'This was your gift. Now where is my gift?' He said putting his hand forward.
She giggled with wet eyes and gave him a hug with silent sobs.
'Hey Nupur..Just relax..Okay okay I don't want any gift, its fine!' He consoled her, hugging her too and chuckling.
'Shut up!' She shouted. 'Tum 3 months bhul gaye the..par aaj yaad tha..to thodi emotional ho gaye main.' She said parting away.
'Oh..is liye! Then okay!' He said grinning.
'Mayank I hate you!' She said giving him one on the back.
Before he could reply, there was a knock on the door.
'Bhabhi..Bhai..are you guys awake?'
Mayank went and opened the door. It was Gunjan.
'Sorry to disturb. Woh..Samrat is on call. Apka aur bhabhi ka phone nahin lag raha tha and he wanted to talk..so he called here..'
Nupur went to her and took the phone and started to talk. She started walking away from there, tying her wet hair in a bun visibly showing the scribbling on her night-dress. Gunjan opened her mouth in shock.
'Who did that Bhai?'
'Oh Shit..hmm..I dont know. Nupur..only did. She was bored. So. You know he she is. He he.' He tried to fake laugh.
'Oh..okay.' Gunjan giggled as Mayank was embarrassed. "Happy 4th month anniversary by the way.' She laughed.
Mayank faked a smile. 'Thank You so much.'
Nupur had ended the call and handed the phone to Gunjan. She smiled and went out. Mayank started laughing at his stupidity. While Nupur seemed totally confused.
'What?'
He shook his head, but continued to laugh. He took out a small box from his pocket. 'Here is your gift madam..'
She screamed in delight and rushed to open it.
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Samrat got out of the car and closed the door. Dressed in a blue shirt and jeans, he looked pretty good-looking.
'Kya khaogi Chashmish?' They were at the beach. It was almost 9 PM.
'Main..ermm..one double pepper cheese sandwich..and...hmm..one vanilla milkshake.' She nodded and smiled. 'Iske baad hum phir ice-cream khayenge. Okay?'
Samrat started laughing. 'Wow. 3 months main tum kafi change ho gaye ho Chashmish.'He said winking at her. Her shyness had disappeared. She wore a tunic and denims. This was a brand new Chashmish..and he felt proud to have changed her for the good.
'What do you mean?' She asked curiously.
'Nothing nothing. Tum wait karo, main lekar aata hun.'
'Acha listen. Tum kya khane waale ho?'
'I think chaat. Been a long time.'
'Cool. Main bhi taste karunge okay?' She smiled.
He laughed harder. 'Okay my sweetheart. Give me 10 mins.' He said pulling her cheeks and disappearing.
She too giggled and blushed. As Samrat went, she took his IPhone and started playing her favorite game for passing a little time.
It had been almost 20 minutes since she had been waiting. 'Where is this Samrat?' She locked the car and got down. She went to the food area. Searching a bit, she found Samrat with the tray of food, in deep conversation with another girl who was practically wearing NOTHING.
'Samrat?' She interrupted the conversation.
'Gunjan? Hi. This is Sheena. We did are graduation together. And Sheena this is Gunjan, my..'
'Im his GIRL-FRIEND.' She said stressing on the last word catching hold of his arm.
Sheena had a shocked expression on his face, while Samrat was too stunned to say anything.
'Oh. Hello Gunjan.' Sheena said politely. 'Tum aur Samrat..kabse? I mean..' She smiled a little uncomfortably.
'Hum..' Samrat started.
'Abhi first year anniversary celebrate ki hai. Next year hamari shaadi hai. Please do come. Samrat you have her address right?' She said turning to him.
Samrat just stared.
'Cool. Invite me for sure! Catch you guys later; bye.' She smiled and went to avoid clashes.
Gunjan left his hand and started walking. 'Kaun thi woh? Ex-girl-friend?' She said fuming.
He couldnt control any more. 'Chashmish I love you so much!!' He said pulling her cheeks and laughing.
'Whaaat?' She said a little embarrassed by her actions now. She couldn't believe she could be so mean to someone.
'Sheena mere best-friend Rohit ki girl-friend hai. They are still very much together. I was inquiring about Rohit.' He said grinning.
Her face turned pale. 'Im so sorry. I didnt mean to be rude. I just got a little...'
'Jealous?' He completed for her with a grin.
Her face looked as if she was going to start crying. 'Im really sorry Samrat.'
He kept the food in the car. 'Hey hey Gunjan just relax. I was just kidding.' He pulled her into a hug.
'I dont know Samrat. I cannot think about sharing you with anybody else. Im sorry.'
'Shut up Gunjan and just chill. And now we are gonna eat, because your hungry.'
She parted from the hug and traced away the dry tears. I'm very hungry.'
He started laughing again and dashed his head with hers.'Thanks for coming into my life Chashmish.'
She innocently smiled.
After dinner.
They were sitting in the back of the car. Gunjan hugged Samrat and sat, while he kept his arm around her.
'Samrat ek baat promise karo. You will never leave me and go.' She said clinging to him tighter.
He took his hands in hers delicately. 'I promise. Chashmish..Nupur knows about us. Dont you think we should tell Mayank also?'
She turned to face him. 'Samrat I dont know. Im scared.'
'Hey please. Mayank hi toh hai. Trust me. He wont have a problem.' He said in a rather convincing tone.
She thought for a while. 'Samrat just a little more time. Please?'
He slowly nodded.
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