Epilogue
Maan looked at the watch, he was aghast...today is their 5th wedding anniversary and he is still stuck at work. He knows now she will be so upset and today, he cannot escape her anger. He swiftly grabbed his bags, tied up his neck tie again, looked at his gelled hair once again in the mirror of the lift, and fastly went to the parking as it reached...
But inside he was still worried, he was accelarating the car as much as he could.
"Geet...Oh God..! how do I explain now...?"
He once again looked at his rear window, stopped the car in front of the 'Flowers shop'.
'What she likes...? Yes...Orchids...' He picked up bunch of white orchids, paid and then closed the car.
Befor igniting the engine, his eyes were suddenly stuck on the small flower pot of Buganvilla that was kept aside in the shop...He got down immediately, bought it and came back to his car again.
He smiled at himself..."Yes...Now she will not be angry...Bugnavilla...It holds special place in her heart and also, in his heart. She will not be angry on him..."
He smiled once again...'Silencer...' that is what he calls her now...muted...silent...Whenever she is upset...she will not say anything. She will just hold her tears back...and will stand numb...will not speak...with her big brown eyes filled up...Will carry all grudge inside...
He reached home...and straight to the apartment...impatiently he rang up the doorbell...and then it opened up...
He could only see darkness...he was worried for a moment and then the lights started twinkling and a big bang...he could hear big applause...cheers...and then she emerged from the darkness...
He was stunned for the moment...after long time he was seeing her in such a dress, a off shoulder black gown...with diamond necklace around...
She smiled at him and then came forward and kissed him...He was stunned...Geet...today so much bold...Kissing him in front of all...and he was completely bowled over, stunned.
He grabbed her hands as she drifted, and looked at his friends around...and then brought her closer and gave a peck on her cheeks...and he knew she must be feeling shy inside, he knows her so well now...and as he thought, her cheeks turned red...
He then took her to one corner, "Geet, What is this...?I thought, I will take you out on a romantic candle-light dinner."
"I wanted to give you a surprise..." her eyes dazzled.
"Surprise...? Hmm...Yes...you always keep surprising me..." He kissed her lightly and gave her the orchids...and the hurriedly went inside to change...He saw a maroon silk shirt and jeans lying, he smiled..."Geet..." and he changed. Styled his hair and came out to join everyone.
Late night
He was on terrace, gazing the stars, he could feel her as she came close by. He dragged her closer to him, hiding her in his chest. His hands went into her hair...opening her plaits...slowly...slowly caressing them...she closed her eyes, imbibing the whole aura in her...
"Geet, these stars are very close to me. I always thanks them for uniting us."
She nodded, and he then picked her in his arms, brought her inside.
"Maan..." she mumbled...she knew what he is upto ? but then she has to tell him.
"Maan...I want to tell you something."
"Not now..." He kissed her before making her lie on the bed...taking her dupatta away...
She silently looked at him...as he moved away...and then away from her sight...she waited patiently...and he came back, with a gift wrapped in a beautiful paper...
She was now eager to look at it...she was about to get up from the bed, but he asked her to stay back...
He brought the gift to her...as she started opening, he suddenly stopped her.
She looked at him questioningly.
"Geet, yeh mere dill kee iccha hain..."
She was now more eager, desperate, she opened it hurriedly...and saw it...her eyes started filling in.
"Maan..."
"Geet...Please..."
She looked again at the small Buganvilla in a small pot, waiting to open its petals...the tender green leaves were shinning...
She was awed, her mouth was wide open...she looked at him shocked...
"Maan...I wanted to tell you same..."
He looked at her questioningly...
"Yes...I am pregnant..." and she shyly looked at the plant again.
"Geet..." and he hugged her tightly, pinning her down completely...her eyes started shinning and his nose frowning...as he kissed her, she could hardly breathe...but suddenly he lifted his head, his eyes screwed...his hands gripped her tightly...and he deeply looked in her eyes.
"So again, you kept it secret... since how long you know it...?"
He again frowned, as she started smiling... "I don't like this...You keeping your secrets with you..."
She pulled him towards her and kissed him on his lips, his anger was still not subsiding...
"Yesterday...but I wanted to tell you today..."
"How could you do this...? Since yesterday, you are keeping this news with you.????"
He again frowned...his brows raised...his voice upset...eyes angry...got up from the bed...but she pulled him back...
"Maan..."
"Yes...I know you very well..."
"Then don't be upset..."
She switched off the lights, and again pulled him towards her, he struggled to come out of it, but she didn't leave him...in darkness only their voice could be heard...
"Geet...I don't like this..."
"Maan...don't be upset..."
"Geet..."
"Maan..."
"Ok fine...please don't do this next time..."
"Yes...I promise..."
"Geet...I know you too well now..." he sulked.
"Maan..."
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