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Bani was having a wonderful dream, she lying on a soft bed in a beautiful room with low lights and someone was massaging her back, her limbs, her stomach….Bani's eyes flew open, the room was semi dark no doubt, curtains pulled not much of morning light filtering through it and her husband was caressing her, his hand feeling her stomach, good god, he will now start his question now, Bani was no mood to answer, last night, in the low nights maybe he could not see her properly or he was too aroused to care, now is he checking on her once more, Bani quickly closed her eyes to pretend to be sleeping, but the hand persisted, it crept upwards till Bani could no longer hold back, open her eyes to look into his dreamy ones, he wants her once again!
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Next two days it was like a dream, while Jai went to speak with the landowners, Bani accompanied, he negotiated and offered them partnership of the project……
It is an Ashram, Bani reminded him later, you are offering them partnership on what basis….
He pulled her onto his chest, you seem to understand business quite well…..he got busy putting his hand underneath her top…..
I studied B…I mean Bani studied business management, she used to tell me somethings from time to time…..
Aahhhhhhh Bani must be an intelligent girl, well then Bani would have understood why I offered partnership in an ashram even…he said opening the clip of the bra….
Would she now…..Bani looked confused…..well I don't so you better explain….
He pushed aside her top….you see learning Yoga / meditation etc etc is a fad now, many foreigner and rich Indians come to the Ashram to learn these things, hence we are building the ashram here near Goa to attact those people, Dadi wants more funds for the work her group does in various parts of interior India, these people can provide them with lodging and other amenities as the Ashram at times is not able to accommodate many people together or sometimes by providing other support….
Well Badi-dadi might not like the partners you chose for her…..she might want to chose someone whom she can command…..
Jai opened the buttons of his shirt and put her hands inside it, looking deep into her eyes he said don't worry, she is my grandmother, she will manage under all circumstances…..
Bani hid her face in his chest…..
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As Jai was getting dressed to go out once again to make the payments to the landowners, Bani was lying talking to Riya over his mobile, in Riya's language, seemingly Riya too responded according to her, they understood each other, her bare back was showing, as he tucked his shirt, he kept on looking at her, then suddenly he imagined her nursing his baby….
Now Pia, lets say goodbye to Riya for the time being and can I have my phone back….I have an appointment….
As she returned the phone, Jai tossled her hair, get ready, we have a dinner invitation at the fishery village, I will be back in half an hour ……he stepped out of the room, closing the door firmly behind him, he took out the phone as he walked towards the car, spoke softly standing on the road….
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As Jai and Bani entered the house, Riya leaped into Bani's arms, while Bani kissed her all over, Jai nuzzled her with his nose, Riya slapped him and kicked his face……
Now am I being held responsible for taking your mother away from you? Jai mocked…..
Well somewhat definitely, subah ane ki baath thi, but you are returning around dinner time, his Dadi butted in……
Yes I know but that was your intention wasn't it….he looked at her….
What was my intention? His Dadi looked at him…..
The land….you wanted the land, here are the papers ….
I thought deal was signed yesterday evening…..
So it was but the papers take time to get prepared and I am not known to be an early riser when sharing the bed with a woman, he replied back……
Now his dadi smiled broadly, taking the papers from him, she replied this time don't forget my dear, the woman is your wife…..
Of course Dadi of course and that is what you want to hear I know…..
I know you know my dear, after all you are my grandson…..
Yes without doubt……
Bani hid her face in Riya's chest, oh so the wicked old woman planned this and Jai Walia played along inspite of knowing her intentions, she was red but somehow she could not be angry with him, now it made no difference…..
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As they retired to bed, Bani lay pulling Riya to her chest, Jai came and stood next to her side, I know there is a couch there but do I have to sleep on it…Bani shifted, he smiled and hopped into it, hugging both the girls….
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Hemant Nerula, bit his nails, he could not believe that she called him, he looked into the watch from time to time, it was already past 1200 midnight, will she wont she, he wondered, but then she said she will come…..at last the bell rang…..
Hemant jumped up running to open the door, she was standing there, wearing a tight jeans and halter neck top…..
Hi Hemant….
You made it, I was wondering how will you escape from that fortress, I mean at this hour….
She frowned a bit and then said well Hemant you and I have got a lot to catchup on….
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Bani was watching Jai getting dressed for office, last night she could not sleep properly, back in Walia Mansion, she knew things have changed forever, her marriage is a reality now and she can no longer pretend to be otherwise, infact when badi-dadi leaves within a couple of days, she surely will not be able to get back to her old room with Riya….
Keya baath hai, why are you looking so thoughtful, suddenly Jai's voice filtered through her thoughts…..
Kuch nehi, kuch bhi nehi, Bani came and hugged him from behind…..
Then why are you looking so thoughtful….
Mr Walia, I mean Jai, I…. I want to tell you something….
Don't tell me you are pregnant…..
Ooops no, I mean something serious and something I cannot delay further…….just then the intercom rang, Bani released Jai, went to pick it up…
Madam aapka phone, Tony announced…..
Must be Hemant, who else will call her here and in front of Jai, Bani definitely did not want to speak to Hemant…..
Tell the person I am a bit busy, aap no. le lo and I will call back later…
Maine toh kaha tha, lekin woh boli ki aapka saheli hai, kuch jaroori baath hai…..
Must be Mrs Bomani then, Bani is overdue to return her books but then she knows me as Bani Dixit…..recollected Bani as she gripped the phone....
Hello Bani, how are you……I heard you are having a full masti time at my cost…..hearing the voice, Bani froze, darted a glance toward Jai but he was on his mobile speaking to someone, going out of the room….
PIA?
Ha Pia, aur kaun…..
Listen Pia, I cannot take this call on this line, I am switching on my mobile and you ring that no. it is too dangerous…..
Well it is, is it….I heard now you are Mrs Jai Walia and having a blast…..
Well not exactly but yes I am Mrs Jai Walia though, lekin tum kaha mar gayi thi, na koi phone na koi khabar….
Apna phone toh on karo batati hu…..
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