SS. Arrangement - Page 14

Ragini and Nachiket had just reached their hotel room in Goa. They were taken aback by the oppulance. Ragini ordered breakfast.

R - i have never had a butler before

N - you had sunny tai. Now she will be back.

R - its not the same thing. This butler guy is cute

N - control yourself. He is off limits

They ate their breakfast and went for a walk by the beach.

R - reminds me of our alibaug trip.

N - that was something else

Saying so Nachiket kissed on the beach. Ragini also got carried away. All of a sudden she pushed him away.

N - what?

R - no PDA

N - alright. Lets have lunch from the hotel and go sightseeing

They went to some of Goas iconic points. They visited a church where a Christian wedding was in process.

R - what a cute couple

N - hot bride

Ragini stamped his foot

N - what we are in church?

R - stop oogling her

N - you can oogle the butler but i cant...

R - ok enough. I am pregnant with two of your kids. I can get angry on anything

Nachiket whispered something in her ears.

R - really?

N - yes. Its ok if you are not interested

R - i don't mind some fun. Lets go. I saw some shops on the way. Lets go before they close

They did their shopping and came to the hotel. At night Nachiket was preparing for their special dinner. He asked the butler for a variety of finger foods and desserts.

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Ragini came out after changing into what they had shopped for. Nachiket was staring at her like he had never seen her before. Ragini was wearing a white wedding gown. She selected it without Nachiket. It was a halter with a deep cleavage and her back was fully exposed. There was a small trail to the gown. It was simple yet extremely sexy.

Ragini knew the effect she was having on her husband. She knew it would be a long night.

N - you look gorgeous. I want to eat you for dinner

R - you can have me for dessert darling

N - dirty talk! Even better

Nachiket walked upto Ragini and took her to the dining table.

N - Eat all you want as you will need the energy.

Ragini made him sit on the chair and sat on his lap

R - food can wait

She began kissing him like there was no tomorrow. Nachiket opened the knot of her halter. He let the loose ends dangle behind. He began kissing her neck. In one swift move he carried her to the bed and laid her down. He got rid of his clothes and slid besides her. Next he got her dress off and made love to her.

Nachiket was gentle and careful of her baby bump. After a few hours they lay cuddled in bed.

N - its past midnight. Lets eat. I just heard your tummy growl

R - i don't want to get out of bed. Get the food here please.

Nachiket obliged and put some dishes on the trolley near the bed.

N - the food here is amazing. We should come to goa with the entire gang

R - hmmm. I am so full. I just want to sleep in late. Can we?

N - anything you like

They kissed each other goodnight when Nachikets phone rang

N - haan karan. All ok? Maa thik hain?

They spoke for a bit and Nachiket was now tensed.

N - aman aur nivedita goa mein hain.

R - kyun?

N - zaroor kuch gadbad hain. Lets be careful

R - haan. Chalo lets sleep. I love you. Goodnight!

Ragini fell asleep but Nachiket was on his phone communicating with Karan via chat. They began planning how to take aman and nivedita down.

Ragini woke up at 11am. She got up to see Nachiket eating pancakes. He was enjoying them like a child

N - good morning. This food is dope. Get up fast and order what you want.

Ragini smiled at his excitement.

R - ouch

Nachiket left his meal and ran to her side

N - kya hua?

R - my back hurts

N - wait

Nachiket got the pain relief ointment from his bag

N - ragini lets abstain for the rest of the pregnancy

R - from what?

N - sex

R - hmmm

N - what hmmm

R - i dont think that is the cause. Actually i want to stop working now. Atleast for a year. You ok with that?

N - i am fine. But can you stay at home. You have been working all your adult life. I couldnt do it

R - i want to write. Remember me being a novelist ambition of mine. I can resume work after the twins go to school.

N - that will be after 4 years!

R - your embarrassed to have a housewife

N - no. I respect you even more now. Your giving up so much for the kids. I could never do that.

R - just don't get too lost in work and ignore me.

N - never. Chalo turn let me put the ointment

Nachiket gave Raginis back a soothing massage. She fell asleep again.

In the meanwhile Nachiket spoke to Karan and told him to keep Ragini informed but out of all the plans to take down nivedita and aman as he was concerned about her health

Ragini got up around lunch time. Nachiket was watching a football match.

N - happy with your sleep

R - very. That massage was the best. I am starving

N - what do you wannna eat. The menu is besides you

R - this is amazing. I want it all. Lets eat desi. Palak paneer, butter garlic naan, vegetable biryani and raita. What do you wanna order?

N - i know you are eating for three. But thats enough for us four

R - i am really hungry

N - ok. Ask for that chefs special pasta for me. And pick some good desserts.

The food arrived when Ragini was having a shower. Nachiket was talking to Karan when he noticed Ragini had started eating. He spoke for another 10 minutes and returned to the dining table

N - where is my pasta?

R - the babies ate it

Ragini smiled like a kid

N - what about all this other food. You ate half a naan and some palak paneer as well?!

R - i missed breakfast naa

Nachiket sighed.

N - what do i eat?

R - i am done. You can order another pasta

N - no i will eat this remaining food. It enough for now. Sheesh Ragini dont eat like this. I mean everything at once. Keep some gap

R - ok doctor. By the way what did karan say

N - they landed last evening. They are living in another hotel. Its pretty close. I don't think we should react much in goa. As per the other information Rk got from his businessman friend, aman has lost money in his other business. He is not doing too well financially. Plus he had an expensive divorce. Nivedita is chasing a rich old man. He is actually a nice person. He remained unmarried as he was busy with his career.

R - so what about the case he may put on you if you don't resign

N - Rk needs few more days. He will be here in few days. He has asked me to stall the process for a week. I got a call from some other board members. Apparently the new doctor in charge of the new wing is making some irrational choices. Aman is already fed up as funds are drying up.

R - what do you want to do?

N - play him in a professional way. I will show the board how i should have still been in charge. Aman will have to get me back as the new guy will get him bankrupt. So i am planning on us bumping into him and me telling him i will be quitting after i complete my 2 month notice. That will give us enough time to convince the board against him.

R - but why is he here with nivedita

N - no clue as yet. Lets take him head on. Even you leaving the hospital will be a major burden for him. You manage everything for him

R - i hope he realises his mistake soon

N - he will. Its actually the fact that their egos got hurt that our respective engagements broke with them and then we married

R - Nachiket you can work else where or have your own hospital. Why struggle here?

N - i plan to have my own hospital but later. Now these babies are priority. I want to spend time with you which won't be possible in a new job. Setting up my own hospital will be once you can help out. I want you to be actively involved

They went to a nearby beach for a local event in the evening. There was music and food. Nachiket was hoping to see nivedita and aman. After about an hour they walked in.

All four came face to face

Ni - congratulations you both. Wedding and the kids. You guys are quick

N - we have many years to cover up for

A - let the ladies talk. Dr. Neil lets get a drink.

Nachiket took a moctail and aman a beer.

A - so what have you decided

N - as you wished i will resign. But only after i complete my two month notice. Also Ragini is resigning as well. She wants to take a break for a year.

A - ok. But she also has a months notice to complete as per her contract. She needs to train her replacement. Also here are your resignation papers. Sign it now

Nachiket obliged

N - noone can really replace us at the hospital

A - yes. But i need you both out of my hospital. It is better off without you

N - feeling is mutual. So did you come to goa just for this?

A - its a free country. I can go where i want

On the other side

Ni - how has your holiday been

R - good. You here with aman?

Ni - my boyfriend is here but he found some meeting to attend here as well. He owns the chain of hotels you are living in

R - thats great. Excuse me for a minute

Ragini signalled Nachiket . She told him about how they must leave soon as the hotel belongs to niveditas husband. Aman overheard them

A - don't worry. I came here to see if Dr. Neil would resign or not. He signed the papers.

Aman asked nivedita to leave with him

N - something is odd. They came here just to sign papers?

R - maybe your resignation is important for something he is trying to do

N - worst comes to worst. I have a lot of savings. We will be fine for a few years.

R - i trust you to manage everything perfectly

N - you just worry about your health.

Nachiket and Ragini enjoyed the rest of their trip and returned to Mumbai. Ragini resigned as well and began interviewing for her replacement.

Ragini was 5 and a half months pregnant. Her notice period ended and she was now home enjoying all the attention. Nachiket learnt that Aman was trying to sell the hospital as his funds were drying up. In a surprise tender he won the bid to buy the hospital along with another board member who was ready to invest. It was Raginis birthday gift.

Aman had no option but to accept defeat. He moved to London to live with his sister.

Ragini refused to have a birthday party. She wanted to just be home. The pregnancy was taking a toll on her. She had swollen feet and severe back pain. The doctor had advised bed rest. So they just had a family dinner and watched a movie in bed. Ragini slept within the first hour.

By the time she entered her last trimester it was almost like she was bed ridden. Dimpy, Pam and maa pampered her. Rk and Karan gave her company. But she missed Nachiket. He had to take a quick decision to buy the hospital. It was something he wanted to do later in life.

Ragini was slowly slipping into depression. She was not used to sitting at home. No movie interested her. She couldnt even walk till the balcony to take in some fresh air. But she didnt want to worry people around her. Nachiket would message and call. But there were no more Skype lunches. She slept early because of the medication so they never met for dinner. Breakfast he ate at work.

She saw him work 7 days a week. But he never missed a doctors appointment with her and saw to it that she had every comfort.

After a few days Ragini saw an article on the internet about the opening ceremony of the new wing. It was to be attended by some very important people. She was very happy to read Nachikets success in print. Sadly she could not attend the ceremony. Karan showed it to her on Skype. Ragini was alone at home with Sunny tai. Even maa went. There was a party after the ceremony. By the time all were home she was asleep.

Nachiket had a quick shower and came to sleep. He kissed her on her forehead. She looked so worn out. He kept his hand in her tummy.

N - just 2 more months then you both will be here. You both trouble my Ragini a lot.

Nachiket went on his side of the bed when a pen poked him. He knew his wife was writing again. He had seen her keep a diary. He asked her to type out her novel but she told him she preferred writing. He went to put the pen back in the drawer and saw the diary. He thought he deserved a sneak peak.

To his horror this was no novel Ragini was writing. It was her personal diary. Like the one she maintained when he was away from her. He couldnt stop reading it. It was filled with happy moments at the start. But as the days went by it was a lonely Ragini writing again. She was sad all these days and he didn't notice. One chapter read.

"When i hear Nachiket go for a shower in the morning is when i get up. All i can do is lay in the bed and see him leave for work. I can't even sit up straight at times. After that its a message or two in the day. I check my phone so often expectantly. Initially i would call but then he would be busy or his assistant would answer. At night the medication puts me to sleep by 9pm. I don't know when he returns.

I always wanted him to have his hospital. He deserves it. He is working so hard. My swollen legs, bloated body and backache see to it that i stay in bed. Its frustrating but its just few months till the delivery. I miss spending time with Nachiket. But he is too busy and i am bed ridden. So all i can do is wait for this phase to end"

Nachiket couldn't read more. He kept the book in and went out for fresh air. He could not breathe. His eyes were all watery and his head was spinning with anger. How could he get so busy to even not notice that his Ragini was so lonely. He did not want to buy the hospital for this reason. But he couldn't see a stranger buy the hospital and ruin it.

He went back to bed and noticed the visible discomfort on her face. She was in pain. He moved the blanket from her feet and saw how swollen her feet were. He got some oil and began massaging them. Ragini was showing signs of comfort now. He carefully put her head on his chest and she instantly cuddled him. He wiped his tears and promised he would do all it took to make her happy again. He knew she had already slipped into depression which wasn't good for her or the kids.

Ragini woke up to feel herself in Nachikets arms. He was holding onto her in his sleep. She tried to get up which woke him up. He helped her sit by putting the pillows behind her.

R - its ok. I am just going to pee.

She got up with great difficulty. Nachiket saw her waddle to the bathroom. She held the furniture and walls for support to and from the bathroom. Once back she slept on her side of the bed and noticed Nachiket was awake and staring at her.

R - sleep. You look tired. Its just 3am.

She smiled and tried to sleep but he felt her move again and he sat up.

R - sorry did i disturb you? I just find it very difficult to sleep once i get up like this.

She adjusted her stomach and held her back. He knew it was the back pain again. Nachiket got out of bed and began looking for something. Ragini wondered what he needed at this hour. He came back to her side of the bed.

N - sit. Let me put this for you.

R - what?

N - ointment. Your back is hurting.

R - no. I am fine. I just need sleep.

N - Ragini

R - trust me.

Nachiket pushed the blanket away and sat near her feet. He made her sit

R - how will you put it. I cant turn thanks to this tummy

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Nachiket lifted her and put her in the centre of the bed and sat behind her with his legs besides her. He pulled her zip down. Unclasped her bra and began applying the ointment. Ragini stopped protesting and enjoyed his touch. After a10 minute massage she rested her back on his chest.

N - feeling better?

R - lot better.

Nachiket could see her face light up. He tilted her head and pulled her into a deep kiss. Ragini also responded with equal passion.

N - do you want me to stop or make love to you. I will be carefull, i promise if you choose the latter

R - make love to me Nachiket.

Nachiket got up and arranged some pillows at the back. He made sure she was comfortable. He took of his shirt and pant. He helped her get out of her night dress. He pushed her back and removed her bra. He pleasured her with all his love. He kissed her tummy and felt the babies kick.

R - they don't like what your doing to their mommy

N - ok. So should i stop?

R - do you want to? I know i look like a beach whale.

N - don't ever say that. I will stop now only because i dont want to hurt you or the babies. I can't risk anything for one nights happiness. You know how difficult this is for me?

Ragini just stared with love in her eyes. They were getting back in bed when ragini looked uneasy.

N - what happened?

R - i am hungry

N - porridge will do?

R - yes

Nachiket fed her and was patting her to sleep.

R - how was the event

N - good. Missed you a lot

Ragini smiled and fell asleep. Nachiket vowed to make time for her starting immediately.

Please continue soon.. waiting

Ragini got up to see it was 9am. She had overslept and Nachiket would have left for work. She sighed as she missed her morning routine of seeing him. She began thinking why she slept for so long. Thats when she realised her night with Nachiket. It felt like a dream.

At 11am her phone buzzed. It was an unknown number.

R - hello

Caller - can i speak to my wife Ragini

R - Nachiket which number is this

N - this is my new number

R - what happened to the old one

N - it's still there. But its for everyone else. This is just for my wife to call

Ragini smiled with tears in her eyes

R - why so?

N - in two months i will have to share you with the kids. So trying to make the most of it.

R - is that all?

N - yesterday i really missed you at the event. I felt lonely with so many peope around me. You didn't call to wish

R - sorry. I saw it all on Skype. There were so many people so i didn't call

N - you have to make up for it

R - how?

N - maa needs to go attend a wedding in Pune. I asked her to take Sunny tai with her. So they leave tomorrow morning. Its just you and me for the weekend.

R - ok. I will stay with Pam.

N - why?

R - you will be at work right?

N - no. I am exhausted. Taking the weekend off. I need to rest and stay away from work. So you need to give me your undivided attention this weekend

R - do i have an option?

N - none. I gotta go. Love you. Bye

R - bye

Ragini couldn't believe her ears. She saved the number under a special name and smiled

At around 4pm she called him on the new number.

N - yes gorgeous

R - what time do you come home?

N - around 9.45pm

R - ok

Ragini cut the call. Nachiket was happy she called. He left early to reach home by 9pm. To his surprise Ragini was just about to eat.

N - why are you eating so late?

R - i got up at 9am instead of 7am. So all meals got pushed forward. Will have that sleepy medicine around 9.30pm. That way i thought i could sleep at 11pm instead of 9pm. So i could...

N - spend time with me?

Ragini looked down. Nachiket sat on the bed besides her.

N - its fine love. I miss you as much as you miss me. This is a very romantic gesture by the way. Eat slowly i will have a shower in 10mins and join you for dinner. Ask sunny tai for my dinner here.

He kissed her on her forehead and ran to the bathroom.

They finished their dinner. Nachiket carried her to the balcony and they had their dessert there. Then she had her medication. Ragini said she was getting cold so would like to go inside. They sat on the bed cuddled and spoke random things.

R - i need to join the gym in a few months

Nachiket laughed

N - take it easy. The kids will keep you busy. You will get exhausted. Try yoga at home. If you still need the gym after a year then i wont say no

R - your ok with me fat for a year?

N - i am ok all my life. I want you healthy. Also with our active sex life who knows how many kids we will have. Dadajis house will be usefull after all

Ragini hit him hard.

R - just two more ok?

N - alright.

R - i love the kids. But i can't wait for the delivery.

N - just two more months. By they way Sunday evening is your baby shower. Pam just told me around 7pm. Apparently she planned with maa as well. Maa will return by afternoon. There will be a pooja followed by some modern baby shower games.

R - maa already got my saree ready last week. She is become so close to Pam. She didn't give me Sunday's details

N - Pam never got our mothers love. She died giving birth to her. Glad she is bonding with maa. Maa told me to tell you the details as she had to pack. These babies have done wonders for maas health

R - i agree. So tomorrow home alone with me. Whats the plan?

N - we will rest. Watch movies. I will be your butler

R - are you serious about no sex till the delivery?

Nachiket laughed. Ragini looked away angry.

N - Ragini your health is priority now

R - the doctor said it was fine. Remember you asked?

N - i remember but...

R - let me sleep

Ragini went under the blanket to sleep

N - you are behaving like me on our honeymoon

R - Just sleep goodnight

Ragini slept immediately as it was past her bed time. Nachiket sat awake thinking what he should do. In the morning after maa and sunny tai left he called the doctor to check if it was ok for them to be physical. The doctor said it was fine and that pregnant women do get such cravings. Its their hormones

Nachiket observed Ragini all day. She looked happy to have him at home. Ragini asked for paneer which he cooked. They saw a romantic movie after lunch. Ragini took a nap after that. In the evening she had paani puri craving. Dimpy actually made it at home so Ragini wouldnt fall sick.

After dinner Ragini asked to watch a Salman Khan movie

N - no

R - why?

N - its our day in together. I dont want you drooling over another man

R - ok. Let me watch some music videos. Any ways in an hour i will be asleep

N - i meant you can drool over your husband

R - what?

N - your wearing blue. You know what that means

R - its a maternity dress. You anyways wont DO anything

N - you look sexy and i spoke to the doctor. I can DO everything

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Saying so he pulled Ragini to kiss. It was very passionate. He hadnt kissed her like this in a long time. Ragini was left gasping for air.

N - you think you can keep up with me tonight?

R - what do you have in mind

N - you will see

Nachiket used the pillows and made Ragini a seat. He got rid of all their clothes. He was inside her in no time. With his hands and lips contantly drawing patterns on her body. Ragini held on to him like her life depended on him. Nearing midnight they were both under the covers looking out of the window.

N - you wants sons or daughters. I want one each

R - same here

N - will we be good parents?

R - i will be the bad cop. Thats for sure. You will be the cool dad.

N - that i will. I can't be strict. But if any guy comes near my daughter till she is 30 i will shoot him

R - says Neil Khanna

N - no. Raginis husband Nachiket Khanna

R - why did i never call you Neil. Its shorter. More trendy. Do you want me to?

N - if you feel like it. As long as you love Neil and Nachiket equally.

R - i will stick with Nachiket...i find it immensely sexy. See my phone. Your new number.

N - mr. Sexy ... wow...

R - thanks for everything

N - i feel blessed.

The next day was special. Nachiket told Ragini that her baby shower gift was the next door house. He had bought it. They needed more space for the kids. He said he would have the houses connected. It would be ready before her due date. Ragini spent her time designing the house and was enjoying it. It kept her active and occupied. Nachiket was happy to see her happy.