Ideas to further improve MICHI's romance????? - Page 8

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For some women, Karva Chauth was a burden. Who was going to starve a whole day for someone else's happiness and longevity? But Prachi cherished this day. Her whole life revolved around one man, her husband, her Milind, and she didn't find anything wrong with the entire concept.

Smiling to herself, Prachir rummaged the closet for the sari that Milind had bought couple of months ago. She had promised to wear it on this day…"Kahaan Hai, Wo..", she wondered aloud

Suddenly, two arms encircled her, and her heart leaped at that familiar gesture, "Ise Doond Rahi Hai Na?"

Prachi looked down at the sari, and leaned back, "Hmm…kyun churaya yahaan se?", she lovingly questioned

Cupping her chin in his hand, Milind's eyes bored into hers, "Ye Main Apne Haathon Se Aaj Tujhe Dena Chahta Tha"

Linking her fingers on his neck, she brushed her nose against his couple of times, and whispered, "Thank you…"

Slightly shocked by her advance, he swung her in his arms in a silent dance, their laughter echoing throughout the house! Finally, she sat down on the bed, while he sat on the floor with his head on her lap, and gently brushed his curly locks, "Kya Soch Rahen Hain Aap"

He looked up from his posture, unshed tears in his eyes, and lovingly held her hands like a promise, "Main Wada Karta Hoon, Prachi. Ab Kabhi Nahin Sataoonga Main Tujhe"

Worried about his obvious remorse, she blinked twice, and started, "Ye Aap Kya…"

Milind placed his hand on her lips, and just shook his head….Prachi understood that he was referring to her last Karva Chauth, when they were almost set to get divorced, and realized that he was placing the entire blame on himself. Removing his hand, she came down to his level, and kissed his hand, "Kya Ho Gaya Hai Milind Aapko? Abhi Tak Aap Pichle Saal Ke Baare Me Soch Rahe Hain…Aur Galti Sirf Aapki Nahin THi. Maine Aapse Bahut Kuch Chupaya Tha"

Still not convinced, Milind bent his head in shame, but she resolutely lifted it up, "Agar Aap Sharminda Honge…To Main Bhi Sharminda Hongi…Aap Chahte Hain Ki Main Sharminda Ho Jaoon?"

Milind let his eyes rove all around her face, smiled a little, shook his head like a No, and just hugged her. So they sat, on their knees, embracing each other, until PL's happy voice flitted through the room…"Milind! Prachi? Taiyar Ho Gaye Kya? Chand Ek Ghante Me Nikal Jaayega"

Breaking out of their reverie, they stood up, still not letting go of each other, and Prachi handed over his Pajama….facing each other,and in union, they said, "Ek Nayi Shuruaat", and shut the door to get dressed in private

Joining their family and friends soon, MICHI started greeting everyone and intermingling with the guests. While Milind spent some time chatting with his Chawl friends, Prachi and the remaining ladies readied their plates with Diya, water, and some sweets, as was their tradition

Suddenly, they both looked up and their eyes met, while each flashed a smile only reserved for the other. Immediately, however, both of them spotted Sukruti standing alone and forlorn, her face a study of anguish and sorrow. MICHI signaled each other, and Milind went to comfort his sister

"Sukruti…"

"Huh?" Suk snapped out of her reverie, and looked at her concerned brother…"Wo..bhaiya..kuch nahin! Main To bas…"

Milind said nothing, but simply gave her a hug, which was all she needed to burst into gut-wrenching tears. Prachi too joined him soon after, and comforted her sis-in-law, but it was all in vain, for she was inconsolable…"Saket…Saket…", she repeatedly chanted

Miraculously, a voice muttered from somewhere, "Sukruti?"

The three of them jerked their heads towards him, and an over-joyous Sukruti crushed him in a bear hug. MICHI reveled in their sister's exuberance, and walked away to give them a private moment

"Saket…Mujhe Pata Tha Ki Tum Aaoge..Mujhe Maaf karoge"

"Nahin Sukruti…", a stern voice stated

In her excitement, Sukruti had failed to register that Saket hadn't returned her hug. "Par Saket?"

"Main Tumhari Tarah Nahin Hoon Sukruti….Reeti Rivaz aur Parivaar Mere Liye Kuch Maayne Rakhte Hain. Aur Jab Tak Hum Shaadi Shuda Hain, Mujhe Samjhaya Gaya Ki In Sab Ka Samman Karna Bahut Zaroori Hai, aur Sirf Is Liye Main Yahaan Aaya Hoon…Warna Tujhse To Main Bahut Door Jaldi Hi Bhaagne Wala Hoon. Ek Aur Saal Mujhe TUmhara Pati Nahin Banna…In fact, Ek Hafte Me Tumhein Talak Ke Papers Pahoonch Jaayenge…uske baad jis kisi ke saath bhi aaiyashi karna, jee kholke, samjhi?"

Sukruti closed her eyes as his venomous remarks killed her very soul, but she still composed herself, and said, "Lekin Aaj To Aaye Ho Na, Bas…Tum Bhale Hi Mujhe Bhool Jao, Main Tumhein Kabhie Nahin Bhula Sakti! Tumhari Yaad Me Jeeoongi, Lekin Kisi Aur Ke Baare Me Main Soch Bhi Nahin Sakti. Halaaton Ke Wajah Se Mujhe Ek Badi Sach Tumse Chupana Tha, Jo Galat Tha, Main Maanti Hoon…Lekin Mera Pyar Galat Nahin Tha…….", sighing, "Ab Chalen? Gharwale Hamara Intezaar Kar Rahe Hain"!

Saket, who was already confused with her exuberant welcome, stood dumbfound, not knowing what to say. How he longed to hold her in his arms, how he missed her, but her betrayal was too hard to digest….he had to get away!!!

Both of them silently walked towards the gathering, maintaining a safe distance between them, even as their hearts jumped at being together in this event

The entire function progressed very smoothly. Milind tenderly fed Prachi water and a morsel of food, but stopped her as she bent to take his blessings…when she looked surprised, he merely claimed, "Pati Patni Ek Hain…Agar Main Tumhara Bhagwan Hoon, To Tu Meri Khuda Hai…Kya Main Bhi Tumhare Pair Choo Loon?"

"Nahin Milind"…she shut him up

"Phir, Tum Bhi Nahin Choona, Tik Hai!"…and he hugged her

It was pre-decided that there will be a Dandiya dance after the function, while food will be served. As Prachi helped her mom with the chores, she overhead Sowmya talking to her friend, "Are yaar..Suhana! Pati Mile To Mere Jiju Jaisa,,Kitna Romantic Hai Yaar!!!!!!"

Prachi chuckled, and was about to leave when her sis went on, "Tumhein Pata Hai…Aaj Poora Din Jiju Ne Bhi Kuch Nahin Khaya. Mujhse Kasam Li Ki Ye Baat Main Didi Ko Na Kahoon!!!!!! Mujhe Bhi Aisa Hi Ek Pati Chahiya", she cutely pouted

Startled at her words, Prachi requested Kaka to take some flowers to her mom while she ran to her hubby, who was helping Neev decorate the house

"Milind….", she exclaimed with tears in her eyes

Milind and Neev looked around, and the former immediately rushed to her side, "Kya Hua Prachi?"

"Aapne Bhi Aaj Kuch Nahin Khaya?", she prodded, slightly mad, but mostly guilty

Milind faked a perplexed expression, and tried distracting her, but he knew she was not to be dissuaded.."Are, Wo Sowumya Bhi Na…Abhi Kuch Karta Hoon Use…", he said, rolling up his sleeves like he was entering a fight

Prachi grabbed his hand and stopped him. Turning him around, she dragged him to the kitchen, and forcefully made him sit on the chair, paying no attention to his repeated, "Prachi…Meri Baat To Sun"

She added two rotis to the plate, and gracefully fed him a bite

Milind conceded, but Prachi started whimpering…"Prachi…please, Prachi…rona mat"

"Aapne Kuch Kaha Kyun Nahin, Milind…Kyun Kiya Aisa?"

Milind held her hand, "Are Prachi….Mere Lakh Mana Karne Ke Bavajood Tumne Ye Vrat Rakha. Aur Jab Tum Kuch Nahin Khayegi, To Main Kaise Kha Loon?" Seating her on his lap, he continued, "Aur Agar Main Ye Kehta, To Tu Mujhe Permission To Deti Nahin….Isi Liye Chupana Pada…Us Sowmya Ki to…mere biwi ko rulaya usne? Itni Jurrat"

Prachi slapped his cheek lightly, "Sowmya Ko Kyun Doshi Tehra Rahe Hain. Kasoor Aapka Hai!" Then softening, she smiled, "Pagaal…ab kha lo"

Shaking his head like a little kid, Milind stubbornly refused her plea…"Jab Tak Tum Nahin Khaoge, Main Kaise Kha Loon?"

Then, coming closer as though conspiring something, "Are..is dandiya ko maaro goli. Hum Donon Chat Pe Jaake Akele Kha Len? Kya Bolti Tu? Bhook Lagi Hai Yaar"

In a sing-song voice, Prachi giggled, "Eh..Kya Main Boloon…Mujhe Maa Ki Madad Karni Hai. Aap please kha lo?"

"Nahin Nahin Nahin…"

"Tik Hai Baba…Ek Roti Kha LO, Baaki Hum Saath Kha Lenge, khush?", she pinched his cheeks

"To Tum Bhi Ek Roti Kha Lo," Milind started shaking his lap, like he wasn't taking 'No' for an answer

Trying to get out of his strong grip, but failing, Prachi fell back, "Uff…acha Baba…Ab Kha Lo?"

MICHI started feeding each other. Soon after, they sneaked out to the terrace to finish their dinner in quiet solitude!