Part-11
It was night , at Kirloskar house, all were having dinner and Astha was still lost in her own dreams. Sometimes thinking about Shlok, sometimes blushing...
When her ayii called her... Astha...
No response...
Astha... She spoke a bit high...
Ji...ji ayii... Astha finally replied...
Is everything fine beta? I am noticing, you are behaving quite different these days...
Nothing so ayii...I am fine...
Then why are you not having dinner...
Ayii bhookh nahi hai... I want to sleep now...and she took a leave...
Oh god...she breathed... ahj to ayii ko pta chal hi jata. But the problem is Astha when are you going to tell ayii baba? She talked to herself...but what will I say to them? Shlok has not said a single word like commitment or...love... Suddenly she realized...
Then what should I do now? I don't want to hide this from my parents but have nothing to tell them too... I think, I will tell them only when I myself will be clear about his thoughts and as much as I know, he needs time yet,...yes, I will tell them only when he will propose me for marriage... And she blushed thinking about this...
Thinking this, she picked her cell... And dialed his number...
Shlok was working on his laptop... He checked his phone... Astha? T this hour? He check ed time, it was almost twelve...
Yes Astha...he spoke...
Infect ... Actually I wanted to ask...
Han bolo...
Wo main... (Infect she had nothing to talk but just wanted to listen him)...
A smile appeared on shlok's face...Astha...you don't need a reason to call me...and I was missing you too...
Listening, a shyness appeared on Astha's face...infect, I just wanted to say good night... Finally she spoke...
Good night...and sweet dreams... Shlok said smiling...
What was going on? Astha asked...
Nothing...was preparing a presentation... Shlok replied...
Slowly Astha started feeling comfortable and was talking as usual... Shlok was replying only when required but he was enjoying her nonstop blabbering...
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Time was going on like this... They used to talk on phone late nights, Shlok used to come to her at home...and sometimes go on outings... Three months had passed like this...Astha was well settled in her job now...she was working well and same was with Shlok. They were too happy with each other but one thing that always itched Astha was... Shlok had never tried to commit to her in these three months nor did he talk about any future planning...
It was Friday... When Mangla and Manglesh told her that they have got a new project so three of them are leaving for Kohlapur next day...
But mam, is it urgent to leave tomorrow? She resisted...
Yes, it is ...infect this is a big occasion, whan ke ek nawab ki granddaughter ka second birthday hai...on Thursday...
Birthday? Big event? Astha was shocked...
Yes Astha, you don't know them...last year too we had the same project and it was much better than marriages...
What? But Mam, is it urgent to leave tomorrow? We may leave day after tomorrow...
Kyon kal koi problem hai? Mangla asked her angrily...
Infect it was a big occasion for her tomorrow and she wanted to stay full day with shlok... had planned a surprise for Shlok but ...she had not talked to Shlok with the same till now...Shlok too had not called her since yesterday...so she decided to call shlok...
Han Astha... Shlok asked...
Shlok, infect tomorrow... She spoke...
No plannings for tomorrow Astha. I have to go out of town... Ok... take care. All he said and cut the call...Astha was quite sad on listening...
Ok Mam...no problem... All she said..
ok, be ready at seven AM, we will pick you... Manglesh said...
Yes sir. Astha said leaving office but she was quite upset. All her plans were trashed... Shlok was also not talking to her properly, this was making her feel worst... somehow she reached home...had dinner with her parents...still looking at phone for his call or message...
So beta, whats plan for tomorrow? Avdhoot asked her...
Baba infect tomorrow, I am going to kohlapur with mam and sir for upto Friday...
What? But beta, you will be there like this for one week? Ayii asked her...
Don't worry ayii. its a business trip...there is a birthday celebration of a granddaughter of one nawab there...
Wow...thats great... Such a big event?
Ji ayii. Infect I am also feeling happy. People think about girls so god too... she spoke thinking about anjali's behavior with Puja & Kavya... But at the same time, she was also feeling blessed as her parents too treated her like princess...
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After dinner and daily talks with family, she went to her room, switched on the lights but light was not working...she decided to call Shlok once more, so she went outside the room and called him...but he didn't pick up the call...she was calling him continuously but there was no response... it was almost twelve and finally she decided to sleep...
Ye shlok bhi na? What does he think about himself...two days have passed, he talked to me properly... If he is not interested to talk with me, I am also not going to call him...she was blabbering continuously...going to her bed...
When he pulled her from back into his arms...There is no need to call me, I am already here...he whispered in her ear planting a kiss on her earlobe...
Now what was the need to come here, when you didn't have time to talk with me...Astha started complaining continuously...
I just wanted to check, how much you were missing me... I don't know about you Astha. But these two days were like two years for me... Shlok spoke huskily...listening Astha hugged him tight...when clock striked twelve...
Shlok cupped her face placing a kiss on her lips.. Happy Birthday Sweetheart...
Astha was overwhelmed, a tear appeared on the corner of her eye... You knew?
What do you think? He spoke softly wiping her tear with a soft kiss on her eye...
And I was too much afraid... Could not you pick my call? She almost shouted punching on his chest...
Shlok pulled her back into a hug... I just wanted to surprise you and for that this gap of two days was much need...
But...even then. How could you ignore me like this? Astha showed him angry eyes...
ok, I am sorry. I will never do it again... ok? he spoke holing his ears... Finally Astha smiled a bit...
Ok, now will you continue fighting like this or we will celebrate your birthday too? He asked...
Celebration? How? Astha was surprised but somehow knew a more surprise may be waiting for her...
Shlok went to switch on light... my room's light is not working. Astha spoke...
Wait sweety... Shlok smiled and he switched on main breaker of room... Astha was shocked to see the room. Complete room was decorated with flowers.. Her side table was placed in the center and a beautiful cake was placed there...and on her bed, with flowers, it was written. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASTHA...
Astha was surprised on seeing all this...
Ab ase hi dekhti rhogi ya cake bhi katogi? Shlok pulled her holding from her waist towards the table... Both cut the cake and fed to each other...
since how long you were here? Astha asked...
One hour only. He smiled...
After some time, they were finished with the celebration, when Astha was lying on the bed with Shlok placing her head on his shoulder...Shlok pulled her closer holding from her waist and spoke... Astha ...
Hum... Astha picked her face...
I am going to Bangalore for few days...may be will not be in touch with you even...
What? But why so sudden? Astha asked...
Infect one project has to be finalized there... its urgent to go...
Infect Shlok, I am also going to Kohlapur for some days...for event ...
Ok. That will be fine...when are you leaving?
Tomorrow morning...what about you?
Tomorrow itself...Shlok spoke
Will you miss me? Astha asked...
Na... I will not...Shlok smirked...
You... Astha started punching him with cushions.. And Shlok was laughing to his heart...
Ok, its too late. I have to leave now... Take care... Said Shlok placing his lips on her forehead...
You too... Astha placed a kiss on his cheek...
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Next day Astha left for Kohlapur...
So this is Banglaw of Mr. Waseem Mohammad... Mangla said... They entered and got quite warm welcome...
Mrs. & Mr. Mohammad talked to them quite warmly... Astha was noting down all the points... Sir, about decorations, locations etc? Astha asked...
Everything will be finalized with our daughter in law...he spoke... she must be coming soon...Mrs. Mohammad spoke happily... Her taste is very good in such things...
Astha was looking, they were continuously praising their daughter in law...when a lady in shirt and trouser came and touched their feet...
Astha was surprised... In Muslim family, such culture?
So any guesses what next?
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