Hi all! Here is a short story on Nachiket and Ragini. I had written this long back! The title suggests a lot, so enjoy! 😃
Nachiket woke up that morning to see his wife sitting in front of the mirror, getting ready for her day. He stumbled out of bed and made his way towards her, wrapping his hands around her waist and hugging her from the back.
"Nachiket. What are you doing?" she questioned, shrugging his hands away and continuing to put on her earrings.
"Romancing with my wife on this special day" he replied cheekily, as he took the tiny box with sindoor and filled her maang.
"Special day? What special day?" she asked, a confused and puzzled look on her face.
"Today's just a Sunday, and for your information Mr. Nachiket Khanna, Sundays happen every week. There's nothing that special about them. Anyways, hurry up and get ready, I have so much work to do today. "
Ragini got up, pushing him away from her, and went towards Nishi's room, where that angel was sleeping peacefully.
Meanwhile, back in their room, Nachiket just stood, confused.
"Did my wife just forget my birthday? She thought that today was just a Sunday? Is she out of her mind? Maybe she'll remember when everyone else wishes me" he thought to himself as he made his way into the bathroom to get ready.
Thirty minutes later, Nachiket came downstairs only to find everyone sitting at the dining table already, including Pam and Ranbir, each busy in their own breakfast. Ragini and Nishi were sitting at the end, next to each other. Servant was serving the Mother-Daughter duo.
"Good morning everyone!" exclaimed Nachiket, as he awaited everyone wishing him on his birthday. However, to his shock, everyone merely replied
"Good morning Nachiket [/paapa]." Not even one person sitting at that entire table acknowledged his birthday and he was frustrated.
He just sat down at the table, disappointed, and not noticing the smirks everyone else gave each other. Once he came and sat down, he addressed the entire table.
"So everyone, because today's such a special day, let's all go out, have a picnic and spend some time together."
Pam responded first, "Ha. Sunday is such a special day na, only once a week. But sorry beta, i am not feeling well, and I don't want to go out, so I'll stay at home. You all enjoy."
Before Nachiket could respond though, Ranbir stepped in, "Sorry Paapa. Aaj nahi. Some other time, kyun? Aaj mujhe ek friend ke saath kuch shopping karne jana he," he said, putting an arm around Nishi's shoulder. And the little kid nodded for what her bhaiyya has just said.
Nachiket sighed, realizing that everyone forgot his birthday, and finally turned to Ragini, "So Madam. What's your excuse for not spending time with me?"
Ragini gave him an apologetic look as she said, "Who will take care of the house when everyone else is so busy? I have so much to do today. Sorry Nachiket, maybe some other time."
Nachiket was exhausted at hearing all these excuses and got up from the table, walking towards Nishi "At least I know there will be my Jaan who will have time for me. Right?" Planting a kiss on her head, he began to walk towards the living room when Ragini stopped him. "Woh Nachiket, aaj main to Nishi ko Karan aur Dimpy ke ghar mein drop kardungi. Dimpy was saying how long it's been since the two have spent some time with Nishi."
By then, Nachiket was angry, angry at everyone for having forgotten his birthday, and more angry at Ragini for not letting him spend time with his apple of eyes, his Jaan. He silently, went upstairs to grab his laptop and began to leave the house.
"Nachiket, where are you going?" called out Pam, as she saw him leaving. "You didn't even have breakfast yet."
"Han Pam. I just remembered I have this important meeting to prepare for. I won't be home till about 7 o'clock" he responded, not even bothering to turn back to say bye to anyone.
Once the family had heard his car leave, everyone burst out laughing.
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PS : This is just a teaser😳
I hope u all have liked this idea..let me know that should I continue this or not and please don't forget to comment
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