Chapter 6
The next day Nachiket called Ragini at work
N - hi
R - hi
N - what time do you finish today?
R - late. I have two c-sections lined up. Will be done by 9.30pm
N - thats late
R - i have to take a weeks leave as per moms orders from tomorrow. I resume work next tuesday.
N - dadaji asked me to stay home as well for a week. Anyways good luck with the surgeries.
R - thanks
Nachiket returned home by 6pm.
D - you didn't complete your task
N - she is busy till late. Has leave from tomorrow. We will go then
D - thats not allowed. No meeting till the sangeet
N - are you going to dictate rules throughout the six months?
D - just for the next one week
N - good.
Ragini left from work around 10pm to find Nachiket standing outside the hospital
R - you are here?
N - since 9.30. Get into the car. Its late
He told Ragini all about the task.
N - atleast i can drop you home
R - lets complete your task.
N - how?
R - lets go get some pizza and coke for dinner. We can eat in the car and watch a short film on your phone
N - are you serious
R - i want you to complete the task
They had a fun time eating pizza and watch a short romantic movie. Nachiket dropped Ragini home a little before midnight
N - so see you on saturday. Only phones till then
R - we can skype as well
N - good idea. Lunch date on Skype.
R - sure goodnight
Nachiket returned home and told dadaji about the evening. Dadaji was happy about the effort made by both. The next few days were busy with wedding preparations. But both made time to talk. At night they spoke till late.
N - you have any rules you want me to follow after the wedding
R - not really
N - about intimacy?
R - i get its important for a relationship to work but we can be intimate after we are bit more sure about US
N - no kids during this contract period. I dont want a child to suffer if we break up
R - agreed. Also i would like maa to visit us more often
N - sure. We can stay with her few days of the week. And sometimes she can come over. Later in life she should move in with us. That is if we are still together.
R - thanks for that. I am so relieved now. i am sleepy. Lets talk tomorrow
N - Ragini there is something else.
R - what?
N - i want to meet you for a bit. Can you come down?
R - now?
N - i am under your building
R - ok. Give me 10 minutes
Ragini ran out.
R - maa there is an emergency delivery. I have to go
M - its 11pm. Be safe beta
R - Dr. Komal is picking me up. Don't stay up late. I will be late will call and inform
Ragini ran down and sat in the car
R - what did you tell dadaji
N - what you told maa
R - emergency?
N - yes. Lets go. I need a break from the wedding preps
R - where are we going?
N - i don't know. Lets just drive around
They went for a long drive and ate at a dhaba. They discussed a lot of random things. But Ragini got a call for an actual emergency. They rushed to the hospital. Ragini was to be in surgery till 3am. She messaged maa. Nachiket waited in her office. She came back happy
R - such a beautiful baby boy
N - congrats. Your an amazing doctor
R - i am so tired. My back hurts.
Nachiket went behind her and began massaging her shoulder and back. Ragini found it relaxing. She then felt his pace lessen. His touch was getting more sensual. Ragini got conscious but didn't stop him. She was liking it. After a few minutes he hugged her from the back.
N - feel better?
R - yes
N - lets go home
Nachiket turned to leave but Ragini pulled and hugged him. Nachiket smiled. He held her face
N - i honestly feel a lot of positive vibes and attraction for you. I hope we fall in love soon and make this marriage work
R - me too. Can you kiss me?
N - are you sure
R - yes
N - i would love to
They kissed softly and hugged again
R - is this a good sign?
N - the attraction before the wedding
R - yes.
N - lets check.
Nachiket pulled Ragini on his lap on the sofa. They made out for a long time. Nachikets coat and Raginis dupatta were on the floor.
N - i might already be falling for you.
R - i don't know about me yet
N - lets take it one day at a time and do as our hearts desire
R - you want to stay or go?
N - stay till morning here. I am on a break remember
R - so be it