The Night After
Mr.SSO
Mr.ASSO
I was overwhelmed with my emotions, I never thought that Shivaay would accept me in front of everyone that easily. I could feel the pride in his voice when he announced me as his wife. What was that he was proud of, I had none of the qualities that he would have looked in his perfect life partner. Let alone the naam, koon and kandaan. I couldn't speak English at all, while he was so good with the language, I had not even completed college. I was worried of what future we had in spite of all these declarations.
Everybody except Pinky aunty seemed to be happy with his decision. OmRu & Priyanka were ecstatic. They were constantly teasing and pulling my leg until sometime before.Dadi had gifted me a plain red saree and had asked me to wear it. Why was I gifted a saree for the night, I wondered. I saw him stare at me with a confused expression, I wondered whether he regretted the decision of calling me his wife!
I could see the worried expressions on her face. I didn't know what to think. I knew I wouldn't exist without her, but one part of myself kept conflicting with the other. The beliefs that I have held strong for years. But when it came to her, she mattered more. Om being illegitimate, Daksh's treachery and all the havoc going in badepappa and badima's life had actually shaken the very foundation of beliefs. But I was not truly over them. I still knew very little about her and nothing about her past. I just knew the tadibaaz girl who had managed break in through all my stone walls.
I didn't know why I wanted to avoid him now, everything was fine or it apparently seemed to be. I gently walked towards the door and let myself step into the Oberoi gardens. It has been about 9 months since I have started working here, started knowing him. But I felt surprised that I had never made a to visit to the vast Oberoi grounds which stretched beyond vision behind the Mansion.
I found Khanna running to me with a tensed face. "Madamji aap bahar, itni raat mein akhele" . The man was seriously petrified. He,resembling a gaint teddy was enough to carry Shivaay like a sack, but poor enough the latter had turned out be his employer!
Anyway wasn't I within the gates, what was so worrying then? Oh sorry! Shivaay was shot down right here within these gates, I was kidnapped by Daksh right from within the Mansion. And much more scary things that had happened, was happening and much more would be destined to happen.
I found her walking out, was she planning to sleep outside again, I thought as a frown developed on my forehead. I saw her step into the lawn, what was she planning do at this hour? I wanted to respect her need of 'me time' but also recognised my inability of controlling my restlessness. I followed her stealthily, keeping just enough distance to watch her clearly without letting her know of my presence. Khanna was seriously worried with her act. He perfectly knew my worries of her safety. I nodded at him from behind telling him to leave. I was happy that he would actually pay attention to her safety even while I'm not there.
He had followed me outside just like I had imagined. One thing about Shivaay that I came to learn is that, he can't stand being ignored! From the moment you choose to do something of that, he will start being a very systematic stalker. Its great that he can't read my thoughts or else you would have been murdered by now Annika! As he approached me slowly enough, with an expression I found hard to decode, I found him handsome again. His prince like features glowed in the moonlight and his white lace kurta made him too edible to stare at. Stop gawking Annika! A blush rose to my cheeks as a devilish grin graced his face.
I could actually understand Dadi's wonderful ideas as she gifted her that saree. Morever OmRu were giving such knowing looks and sounds for the entire time they managed to be in our room. I had somehow sent them away before she would have understood the entire scenario. But my urgency was misinterpreted and I was showered with more embarrassing teasings and taunts. I felt greatful to God that she didn't understand their weird ideas.
She looked breathtakingly beautiful in the soft red fabric, the moonlight added to her brilliance. The myriads of expressions that crossed her face while trying to decipher my thoughts made her look even more adorable.
With all these expression of embarrassment, surprise, passion and much more that flashed over his face I had known that my baagad billa was busy dreaming. He came out of his reverie as I tapped on his shoulders. He suddenly interlaced his fingers with mine and led me towards the opposite side of the lawn. I noticed a couple of light wood colour swing seats and other light wooden furniture assembled there. It would be a perfect place for some talk over coffee. The Oberois should really think of making their next gathering somewhere here, rather than inside.
We settled onto one of the swing seats and I felt his fingers brush against my bare back as he covered me with his blanket. The silence was beautiful and it remained unbroken!
This place was specially put together by me. It was of one our favourite camping spots when I came for college vacation. I along with Om, Rudra, Prinku used to weave our own separate world here outside the conflicts happening within our home. I felt blessed to sit with her basking in the moonlight and enjoy the view of the massive Oberoi grounds. I held her close and she slowly rested her head on my shoulder. I felt content once again to have made a memory of a night spend with my lovely WIFE! I prayed to have lifetime with her!
Shot 8: The Moments of Bliss for Mr. & Mrs. SSOEdited by MariaRebecca - 8 years ago
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