Aryan sat near the window of his office room as he watched the rain. It reminded him of Imlie. How he wish Imlie was here right now to give him company. He often found himself missing Imlie these days. He would feel these sudden urges to see her face, hear her voice. Ever since a couple weeks ago, his sister pulled him aside to make him realise that he is in love with Imlie, Aryan has become a changed man. He is constantly surprised by his own actions. He is yet to confess his love to Imlie. But he was loving this feeling of being in love with his wife. He does not leave any opportunity these days to stand a little closer to her, to to hold her hand, to graze her cheeks. And he would chuckle every time seeing her reaction to his actions. She would look confused, her eyes would widen. He loved her animated expressions.
"Pyar mein kya se kya ban gaya hain Aryan Singh Rathore, office mein bait ke kaam karne ke bajay baarish dekh raha hein", he muttered to himself and smiled.
Right on cue, he heard his cabin door open, he composed himself a little to look like the CEO of BT and not a love sick man. His assistant informed him that Imlie and the team are back from the site. They successfully covered the event and Imlie has to submit her report by tomorrow. She continued updating him on other things as the work day was coming to an end, but he didn't seem to hear anymore. He asked her to send Imlie in.
A few moments passed as he heard a knock on his door.
" Hum ajaye sir?", asked Imlie.
He leaned back on his chair comfortably looked towards the door.
"Come in", he said as he watched her walk in. She was looking radiant as ever in that light blue saree. Her hair combed neatly with a middle partition. Kohl lined eyes. That silver nose pin that she always wears. His heart skipped a beat seeing her after some 5 hours.
" Humka bulaye tum?", Imlie asked as she stood on the other side of the desk.
He pointed outside the window and said, " Barish ho rahi hain dekha tumbe?"
Imlie scrunched her nose and raised her eyebrows at his silly question. " Hum na abho bahar se hi aaye hein, toh humka pata hain barish hein", she said in a mocking tone.
He smiled slightly. " kaam khatam ho gaya aajka tumhara?", he asked as he stood up from his chair.
"Haan bas, ghar jaake article likhe ka hein", she responded.
"Yahin baithon, mein abhi aya", he said and walked out of the cabin.
Imlie sat on the chair across the desk going over her notes. When a mug of steaming beverage was placed in front of her. She looked up to see her husband looking at her. Confusion clearly visible on her face.
"Aaj bohut dino baad barish mein garam chai peene ka maan kar raha tha, par akele chai toh pee nahi sakte, isliye mein tumhara intezar kar raha tha", he said while walking towards the window. He then switched of the AC and opened the window carefully to let the breeze in. He sat on his table facing the window with his tea and signalled her to come to this side of the table and join him.
She stared at him for a few seconds and walked to her husband with her tea. She settled herself on the table beside him.
" ABP, jabse toka goli lagaat hein na, tum bohut e ajeeb hoyi gawa", she said looking at him. " Isse pehle hum kabhi toka kaali coffee ke seva kuch aur peete nahi dekhe hain", she continued.
Her eyes widened as he chuckled in response. He smiles more often these days, Imlie thought to herself.
" Mujhe pehle baarish mein chai peena accha lagta tha. 1-1.5 saal o se nahi peeya. Aaj bohut maan kar raha tha tumhare saath peene ka", he responded lovingly. "Pee ke dekho, abhi bhi chai accha bana leta hoon mein", he added.
Her eyes widened in surprised once again. " tum apan employees ke samne apan haath se chai bana ke laye" , she stammered as she asked.
" sab chaleh gaaye, bas hum dono hi hein office mein", he replied.
Imlie took a sip of the chai. It was strong, sweet and hot. Just perfect.
"Sach main acchi bani hein", she said.
They sat in silence as they observed the rain outside.
"Pahele pagdandiyavmein barish mein kitna mazza aata tha humka", Imlie said to broke the silence.
" miss karti ho bohut pagdandiya ko?", he asked.
" Pata nahi. Us gaon mein humnein apan bachpan bhi bitayein aur uss hi gaon ne humsa humar bachpan cheen liya ", she responded, sadness audible in her voice.
He sighed. It always breaks his heart to think about all that she's been through just in 20 years of life.
He put down his cup and gently took her had in his hands. He gently grazed the top of her hand with he one hand, as he held her hand with his other hand.
She looked upto him in response. He was smiling at her looking as endearing as ever.
" And look what you have made of yourself despite all the circumstances. I am so goddamn proud of you Imlie, your determination, your courage, everything about you. You are a force of nature and I am so glad you're my partner.", he said in a gentle, loving voice.
Her eyes glistened with tears. Her lips curved in a smile. Her heart filled with gratitude. They stayed in the moment for a while holding each other's gaze.
" tum aajkal humein daat bhi kaam lagate ho. Humre tarif bhi karte ho. Kuch toh huyi gawa tokah. Dawaai suit nahi karat hain kaa", she said in a teasing tone, a naughty glint all over her face.
"Jungli kahin ki, kuch bhi bolti ho", he said annoyed, let go of her hand and reaching for his cup again.
She laughs in response. " itni acchi chai bana lete hon toh oo karwa kala coffee kahe peete hon?"
He shook is head in response.
"Ghar mein kabhi chai peene ka maan kiya aur company chahiye ho toh tohar BD ji ko bula lena", she teased and laughed at her own humor.
He glared at her laughing face. " Kyun tum nahi aaogi kya company dene?"
" Na baba na, ghar mein hum jab bhi tohar aas pass hote hain, tah tohar BD ji aur blue kaki kaisen ghurat hein humka. Aisan jaisan kaccha kha jaaye humka", she said with her animated expressions.
" Stop it. yeh kya tohar BDji laga ke rakha hain", he scolded. " meri BD nahi hain woh"
" Kaahe, pyar se BD bulate toh hon na unko, toh leke jao ek do date par. Baby Doll aur uski Ary baby ek unsuni prem kahani, suniye Imlie ki zubaani", she again broke into laughter.
Aryan now visibly annoyed retorted, " dekho mein bohut chota tha, tab mein usse Baby Doll bulata tha. Uske baad mein zyada kabhi mili nahi usse aur woh mujhe Ary baby kyun bulati hain, I don't know".
"Nahi malum matlab!" , she yelled. "Pyar mein hain ooh tumri. Accha eko baat bataon, BD ji jaisan aur kitni larkiyaan hein jo abhi bhi tohar pyar mein tarpat hain?".
Aryan now looked embarrassed.
"Stop it Imlie", he said in a stern tone.
She jumped off the table and stood in front of him.
"Kaahe stop it?! Humka hamar safety ki bohut chinta hein. Pata chala tohar do chaar aur premika humse badla lene ajaye. Koi aaye toh hum toh bata denge ki hum ne kucho nahi kiya, yeh akadbagge humein god mein utha ke phere le liyes", she said as animated as ever.
Aryan still annoyed, couldn't stop laughing at her antics. It was his turn to tease now.
" Do chaar nahi Imlie, 500. Yaad nahi hain us din tumne date pe 500 ka andaza lagaya tha?", he asked with a raised eyebrow. " waise do char se toh mein tumhe bacha lunga, lekin 500 a gaye toh mein tumhe kaise bachaunga?", he leaned closer to her.
There was now a frown on Imlie's face. "Tum sach mein 500 larkiyon ko date pe le gaye? Besharam toka sharam nahi awat? Kyun rukeh 500 mein, shaadi nahi karti toh ginti aur bar jaati tohar"
She stomped her feet and turned around to leave when Aryan grabbed her hand and pulled her into her chest. He put both his arms around her waist locking her in his arms.
"Choro hum jai, kaa karat hon", she asked annoyed.
He looked into her eyes, and pulled her closer to his chest. "Aab toh hum phas gaaye ek dusre ke saath. Na ab kisi aur ke sath date pe jane ka option hain, na irada aur nahi chahath. Aab toh bas tum hi ho Jungli", he said.
He felt Imlie's body relaxing in his arms. Her lips curved in a smile.
" matlab tum khush hon is partnership mein?" She asked.
He sighed at her question. If she had any idea what she makes him feel like day in day put.
"Sirf khush? This partnership feels like home Jungli!", he said with the most endearing smile. He saw her face glow up more if that was even possible. Her smile widened. Her cheeks turned red. Her eyes sparkled.
They let a few moments passed when she suddenly pushed him away in panic.
" Sita maiyaa 7:30 baj gawa! Humka didi ke saath kaam tha aaj. Tum humka late kar diyes! Chalo abb jaldi!", she yelled.
He saw her Jungli run to her desk to get her things and thanked his stars for this wonderful girl.
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