Chp 29
The wedding was a small affair private with Baba, Ali, Pam, Nadra begum, Kaaki, Inder and Ayesha along with Rahul and Neev in attendance. Milind had placed Baba in a wheel chair and had wheeled him to the temple himself his happiness was incomplete without his father by his side. Kaka too had lugged along with Ayesha to attend the auspicious occassion he could not miss Prachi's wedding for the world. On meeting Sunil he had been dumbfounded to know that he had left Prachi at the airport alone and helpless and was in no mood to forgive his nephew anytime soon. Prachi looked ethereal in a scarlet lehenga with matte gold zari and dabka work she smiled shyly as Milind found it hard to peel his eyes off her. Ali had bought a royal black kurta for Milind that accentuated his handsome features making Prachi's heart soar with pride to think that he was her's alone. They had completed their vows amidst a shower of flower petals Inder had tied Milind's stole to Prachi's dupatta thus performing his duty as a father giving his daughter away. The wedding having done the couple took the blessings of their parents hugging their friends in jubilation. After dinner at Inder's hotel the guests had returned to their homes Ali though had taken care to prepare the bridal room for the couple beforehand.
Prachi's small bedroom had been elaborately decked with roses their sweet fragrance wafting in the room making it smell heavenly. Pam had led Prachi to the bedroom and had left her there smiling in elation still unable to believe that she was finally his wife.... Prachi Milind Mishra. Making sure that Baba had been fed and now slumbered peacefully Milind had gently tucked him in and made his way to the room next door where his wife awaited him patiently. Closing the door behind him he had advanced towards a nervous Prachi true she had awaited this moment for long but the magnanimity of the event had still to sink in. Taking his seat beside her lifting her dupatta Milind had studied her intently lips quivering, eyes lowered, rapid breath she indeed was tempting him to simply forget everything else and own her. Harnessing his wild emotions Milind had withdrawn a simple red box from his pocket and taking her warm hand in his own had placed it on her plam. "Prachi tuu meri hai shayad yeh yaqeen kerna mushkil hai per sapney sach bhi to ho jaatey hain" Prachi you are finally mine it's really hard for me to believe but then dreams do come true don't they he had poured his heart out to her and Prachi had smiled. His thoughts mirrored her emotions perfectly and she listened to his husky voice as it floated to her they were inches apart yes the magnetic pull that flowed between them was felt by both. "Kuch boleygi nahin Prachi?" Won't you say something Prachi? he had wanted to hear her melodic voice "Kiya bolun?" What do I say? she had whispered her head slightly lowering further she was shy of him he could see. Smiling he had cupped her face lifting it to his own "Itna kyun sharmati hai mujhsey? " Why are so shy of me? he had drawled and she had turned her face away her cheeks flaming red. He had asked her to open the gift and she had to find a gold chain in it.
"Meri maa ki thi usney socha tha bahu ko apney haathon sey pehnaiyegi... chal main hii uski iksha puri ker deta huun" It was my mother's she had thought she'd gift it to her daughter in law herself... well I'll complete this wish of her's now he had gazed at her lovingly as she thanked him for it kissing his hand in gratitude. "Prachi buhut saari daulat to nahin merey paas per vaada kerta huun tujhey hamesha khush rekhunga" Prachi I don't have a lot of wealth but I promise I'll keep you happy he had murmured near her ear as he slipped on the chain around her neck clasping it close. "Buhut saari daulat nahin mujhey sirf aapka pyaar chahiye Milind... merey liye yehi meri daulat hai" I don't need a lot of wealth Milind I just need your love .. it's all the wealth I want in life she had finally managed to make eye contact snatching his senses away her dimpled cheeks awaiting to be kissed raw by him. Closing the distance between them he had pressed his lips on hers crashing in on them for a hot passionate kiss. She had responded in kind granting him complete access to her mouth as he delved in it's sweetness. Moments later they had broken fee breathing hard, Milind's hands had worked at her dupatta unpinning it he had let it slide to the floor and proceeded to kiss her on her forehead her eyes and her chin before sucking at her plush lips again. The kiss was long and hot fuelling Milind's desires for more activity. As they broke apart the second time Prachi had looked up at him worriedly "Milind kiya ab main pregnant ho jaungi?" Milind will I be pregnant now? she had questioned him and he had laughed aloud. "Kyun?" Why? he had smiled "Kiss kerney sey pregnant ho jaatey hain?" Does one get pregnant after kissing? he had counter questioned and Prachi had nodded her head in assent. "Kis ney kaha tujh sey?" Who told you that? Milind had inquired playing with her hair as he freed her tresses from the dozens of pins Pam had been gracious enough to put on her head making Milind wonder what exactly had been the need to put them there in the first place.
"Pam ney kaha tha" Pam told me she had informed him seriously. "Bakwaas" Rubbish Milind had replied reaching for her blouse when she had stopped him midway "What are you doing?" her eyes had widened in shock. "Prachi sab suhaag raat per kiya kertey hain?" Prachi what do people do on wedding nights? Milind had retorted extremely confounded what was wrong with her. "Kiss kertey hain na hum ney ker li" They kiss and we did that she had informed him proud of her ample knowledge while Milind had stared at her in shock what the hell had Pam been telling her. And forget Pam everyone who was anyone knew the basics to a blissful marital union, this was too much for him. "Kiss or..." Kiss and.. he had wanted to know.... "Or kiya?" and what? Prachi had looked at him innocently and Milind had felt like banging his head in the wall. "Prachi aaj tak koi movie nahin dekhi tuuney?" Prachi haven't you watched any movie till date? he had questioned irritatedly "Dekhi hai Baby's Day Out.... aapko movie dekhni hai abhi?" I have watched Baby's Day Out... do you wish to see a movie now? she had further infuriated him. "Nahin band bajana hai!" No I want to go join a band! he had remarked cursing himself for never discussing the topic with her earlier atleast she'd have had some insight on the subject. He fretted on his misfortune when he recalled Inder's words before he had handed Prachi's hand to him in the mandap "She's still a child in many ways Milind will you protect her like I have over these years?" and Milind had assured him then "I will, besides not everyone gets a chance to watch their wives grow in front of their eyes." Milind knew now why Inder was so apprehensive about her she really had a lot to learn. Prachi looked at him discreetly as he contemplated deep in thought "Milind" she had gently nudged him. "Prachi do you trust me?" he had asked her and she had gazed at him questioningly... "Aap jaantey hain keh main kerti huun" You know I do she had told him softly. "Tell me what exactly the hell did Pam tell you" he had asked seriously and Prachi's cheeks had flushed the colour rising in them one look at her and Milind knew she had relevant knowledge on the subject. "Mujhko mamma bana rahi thi" You were fooling me! he had cried indignantly causing her to giggle. "Kabhi kabhi to mouqa milta hai aapko buddhu banaaney ka" It's only sometimes that I get a chance to fool you she had teased him and he had pounced on her in mock anger.
"Hmm ab to nahin chorunga" I'm not going to leave you now he had declared pinning her underneath him and she had smiled shyly... "Mainey kab aapko chorney ko kaha hai" When did I ask you to leave me she had whispered and Milind had captured her supple lips for a much awaited kiss. Doing away with their attires he had helped her discover herself that night making her moan and sigh in desire as he piqued it to unbearable heights. Kissing her carefully from top to toe he pushed her further in the vortex of love he churned within her feeling her curves delicately pleasing his senses. He made her examine his rippling torso letting her savour his masculinity to her heart's content. When their ache for each other reigned supreme he had watched her face for permission which she had readily granted pressing her lips to his before he invaded her body completely owning it. She had winced at the invasion subjected to her for the very first time and he had interlaced her fingers in his own ascertaining their union as they pressed on his hand in pain followed by unsurmountable pleasure. They both had found profound bliss in each other's arms that night as they treaded the magical path of oneness and wholeness together. Much later when she lay sated against him he had circled her lips with his thumb pad. "I think you can teach Pam a few things now... right" he had pulled her leg and she had punched him lightly on his chest making him laugh. "I love you Prachi" he had told her truthfully.... "I love you too" she had whispered before settling to sleep cocooned in his arms.
The next morning Milind had awoken to find her still sleeping in his arms events from the previous night flashed through his mind and he smiled serenely, bending lower he kissed her careful not to wake her. Pulling out a clean pair of clothes he tied his dhoti on before covering her with a blanket and left to get freshened up. Prachi had awakened to see the room empty pulling on one of his kurtas she had quickly picked up their dispersed belongings putting them in the cupboard she smiled on the events in rememberance of their union when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Pulling her to him Milind had sprinkled a shower of water droplets on her face while she squealed in his hold. "Milind koi dekh leyga" Milind someone might watch us she had theatened him. "Dekhney do..." Let them he had whispered "Tuu meri biwi hai koi baahar waali thori... terey saath nahin to kiya Ali key saath kerunga romance" You'r my wife not some passing woman besides if I don't romance you then who do I romance .. Ali.. he had whispered enticing her senses. Standing on tiptoe Prachi had reached his lips and he had read her mind enclosing her in his arms he pushed her up capturing her lips in a fervent kiss they would have lost all track of time had they not heard Baba cough. Releasing her Milind had pecked her on the cheek while she gathered a fresh change of clothes making for the washroom while Milind tended to his father. Soon Prachi had returned and busied herself in making breakfast for them when she heard a knock on the door.
It was Ayesha her face was red her eyes swollen she rushed to Prachi's side hugging her. "Di... kiya hua?" Di what happened? Prachi had consoled her as she sobbed slumped against her "Prachi... Papa!" Ayesha had cried when Milind had walked out to see them huddled together on the floor. "What happened?" he had asked petrified to see Ayesha so abashed. "Milind Papa.. Papa got an attack last night he's admitted at the hospital" Ayesha had told them. Prachi had found her nerves ready to crack.... "Ayesha no!" she had cried in agony her father was ill and she was spending joyous moments with her husband how could she be so selfish. Milind had quickly asked Prachi to get ready going next doors he had asked Kaaki to look after Baba as Ali had still not awakened and Milind had found it inappropriate to ask him to tend to his father each time. The man had been recently married too and it was unfair to make him tend to neighbourly duties at that early an hour. Prachi had quickly changed and all three of them had trooped towards their car half an hour later they stood beside Inder in the ICU unit of the hospital. It appeared that Inder had left all heart to live he groaned in immense pain jerking his head from side to side. The doctor on call was of the opinion that the attack was massive and may leave lasting effects on him if he was to recieve further shock "Mr Mishra right now he needs care love and support of his family... any disheartening news and the condition might worsen".
Neev who had met Milind outside the ICU room in the hospital was too grieved to speak he was a bright young man who though was extremely quiescent at the moment. Like Milind he too was highly impressed of his father in law despite his personal shortcomings Inder was indeed a perfect business man and had taught Neev much about the job. "Papa" Prachi had held his hand in her own weeping continuously. "Papa mainey buhut mushkil sey aapko paaya hai Papa dekhiye na meri taraf" Papa I've attained you after a lot of struggle.. Papa look at me she had begged him to respond and Inder had opened his eyes to see her beside him. His breath was laboured "Milind" he had told her and she had rushed outside to where Milind stood talking to the doctor. "Milind Papa" she had cried out and he had followed her in the ICU.... "Papa.. Papa" Milind had called out to Inder who seemed to be falling in and out of consciousness. The cold blue atmosphere had given Milind the chills Inder was strapped to countless tubes monitoring his heart beat and pulse a drip provided him with a steady supply of medication. "Milind" Inder had called to him making him sit beside him on the matress. "Chaley aao merey saath thak .... gaya huun... akeley jii ker" Come with me.. I'm tired.. of living alone he had convulsed sharply and Milind had held him fast. "Papa main" he had wanted to say something when Inder had folded his hands in front of him... " Please... aa ... jao" Please... come he had pleaded to Milind who had instantly clasped his hands in his own. "Aap sharminda ker rahey mujhey main chalunga aapkey saath... jahaan kahiengey chalunga" You'r embarassing me... I'll come with you wherever you want me to come he had promised. The next few days had passed in a mad frenzy. Inder had asked Milind to come to London with him along with his father and take over his business as he now wished to retire.
Not being in a position to deny him his wish Milind had relented much to Prachi's joy. The necessary documentation had been completed in a months time. Before leaving his chawl house behind Milind had hosted a dinner for all the friends and families he had known for a lifetime at the chawl. All of Prachi's and Pam's friends had been invited too Inder sat on the wooden platform in the courtyard supported by pillows he still was extremely vulnerable and weak but had requested Milind to let him be a part of the festivity. Milind had on Inder's persistence asked Ali to take over the management of the Indian branch of his hotel. Inspite of being a business graduate he had resorted to working as a mechanic in a garage due to lack of funds to get a good job. Milind had been lucky while Ali had not but now he too smiled in elation. Kissing Pam on the cheek he had told her about the job offer and she had bent down to touch Inder's feet. "Thank you so much uncle you don't know how depressed Ali had been on not being able to get a good job ... I'm sure he'll prove to be a good selection on your part" she had assured him and Prachi had smiled proudly... "See I told you my Papa was generous" she had claimed while Inder had patted her head fondly. She had brought him a world of happiness and he in turn would give her all she had deserved all these years... all of his love. Pam's friend Shubha had approached Milind for a dance when Prachi had slung her hand possessively around his arm. "Milind chaliye yahaan sey " Milind come away from here she had told him and Shubha had raised her eyebrows in surprise "Kyun Mrs Mishra darr lag raha hai aapko main apkey pati ko ura ley jaaungi" Why Mrs Mishra are you afraid I'll fly away with your husband she had teased her. "Ura ker to koi ley jaa nahin sakta merey Milind ko" No one can take away my Milind from me Prachi had narrowed her eyes eyeing her offensively.
"Shubha stop pulling her leg" Marium another friend had butted in smiling sweetly at Prachi. "Don't mind her hun let Harpreet know about this she'll have a field day then" she had consoled Prachi while an amused Milind looked on trying his best to stifle a laugh. He loved his wife getting all posessive over him. Pam had then come over to tell Prachi that dinner was to be served as she stepped away with Pam Milind had thanked Shubha. "What for?" Shubha had asked surprised. "For making her realize how much she loves me" he had explained and Shubha had winked at him naughtily "Any time!" .All of them had then had dinner Prachi's friends Arti, Anju and the young children from the chawl had brought her gifts which she had accepted with smiles. The night had been spent exchanging fond farewells Kaaki had on Milind's insistence accepted his house as her own the rent she would get from it would help her live her life in ease now she wouldn't have to make poppadums to sell for a living. Milind had decided to adopt Sunaina before he left and finally legally make her a part of the family the little child had given him hope when he had none to live by. Prachi had supported his decision and talked to Inder about it who was yet again astounded by Milind's ability to give freely without any expectations for a retrieval. That night Milind and Prachi had lain together in their bed for the very last time, the next day they were to leave for London. Milind could not help but feel nostalgic about his life how he would miss the chawl. Prachi had sensed his unhappiness and kissed him softly "Milind pareshaan hain..?" Milind are you worried? she had asked and he had sighed "Nahin bas udaas huun... yeh sab piichey chuut jaayega Prachi. Mainey kabhi socha nahin tha zindagi yun bhi mor ley gii" No just sad that I'll be leaving all this behind. I never knew life would take such a turn he had answered her gazing deeply in her hazel eyes.
"Kiya aap khush nahin Milind... agar aap kii marzi nahin to hum nahin jaayeingey" You'r not happy Milind.. if you don't want to we won't leave she had assured him combing his curls she had come to love running her fingers through them. "Prachi baat meri marzi kii nahin Papa ki khuwahish kii hai. Ab woh burhey ho gaye hain har baap chahta hai uska beta eik din uski jagah sanbhaley. Terey Papa mujhey apna beta samajhtey hain is liye ab mujhey yeh farz puri imaandaari sey nibhana hai" Prachi it's not about my wishes or happiness it's about your father's desires. Every father wants his son to succeed him. Your father considers me his son and now i have to fulfill this responsibility honestly he had explained to her outlining her jaw with his index finger. Prachi had felt a silent tear escape her eye which Milind had been quick to notice. "Vaada bhuul gayi apna.. kaha tha na ab nahin royegi" You forgot you promised me you won't cry anymore he had reminded her. "Milind aap itney achey kaisey hain sab ka khayaal rakhtey hain. Kabhi kabhi mujhey lagta hai main aap jitni achi nahin" Milind how can you be so good and kind taking care of everyone. Sometimes I think I'm not half as good as you and I don't deserve you she had told him regretfully her eyes welling up. Pulling her on him he had tenderly kissed her. "Kis ney kaha tuu achi nahin, meri nazar sey dekh Prachi tuu to sab sey achi hai" Who said you'r not nice watch yourself through my eyes Prachi you are the best he had nipped her earlobe making her smile. "Kitni achi?" How nice?she had whispered her hair hanging loose framing her angelic face and Milind had taken the hint. Rolling over he exchanged positions with her kissing her passionately. "Sab... sey... achi" The bestest he had told her not allowing her to utter another word he had gently claimed her for his own proceeding to show her just how precious and valuable she was to him.
Edited by blind horizon - 16 years ago
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