Part 23
A quaint aroma of pure harmony and happiness was around the marvelous Juneja residence as soft winds caressed Heer's neck as Prem stared into her alluring eyes. As Prem held her hands, she felt a shudder down her body which was now paralyzed. Prem brought her eyes into contact with his and gently touched her bare waist which peeked through her sari. He kissed her collar bone which sent a chill up her spine as closed her eyes and tightly grabbed Prem's hand. Even her clutches were so tender to Prem that he felt nothing except a faint sense of touch. He examined his beautiful wife..
"What happened Heer?", Prem asked curiously with a smile knowing the nervousness that Heer was going through
"Prem..Woh..Main…noth…", she stuttered
The moment of Passion for Prem and insecurity for Heer was interrupted by a knock on the door as Anjali came to tell her bhabhi that she needed help in the kitchen…
"Anjali, we just got married and you're already telling Heer to help you in the kitchen", Prem debated
"Koi baat nahi Prem Bhaiyya, its okay, she is yours now you can spend as many moments with her later in life but as of now, I need her", Anjali practically dragged Heer out of the room after making her comment
Heer came downstairs and helped Anjali make the breakfast and everyone awoke to great scents of the food that was being prepared. As everyone arrived to the table, Heer and Anjali set it up so that everything was conveniently reachable. All sat down to devour and compliment the food placed in front of them. However, Heer remained standing as she was serving all the family members…
"Bhabi did you actually cook the food or…remember last time", remarked Preet
Heer looked down in embarrassment and said…
"Be quiet Preet, I did make it,"
Prem gave Preet a dirty look to which Preet closed his mouth and Anjali giggled…
"Heer, now you have joined the Junejas' and have blended in quite well, we all are glad to have you. We couldn't ask for anything more",…Gayatri said with a sense of attachment towards her new daughter in law. Prem stared at Heer while sipping his orange juice and Heer blushed slightly " except…when will I become a dadi", she said smilingly
Prem choked on his juice and Preet patted his back while giggling. Heer looked up at Gayatri shocked and felt her face get warmer. Prem felt embarrassed as well and they both looked at each other back and forth. Heer took a strand of her hair and placed it at the back of her ear and then back on her face again. Prem cleared his throat and clutched his kurta a little. He looked at Heer who was rolling and unrolling her sari duppatta on her index finger while staring down at her feet, her face red. Prem looked around and felt his surrounding burn him as all eyes were staring at him. He smirked a little with hesitation. Anjali got up and walked towards Heer who was standing near Prem. Heer closed her eyes and mumbled something under her breath
"So bhabhi, main bua kab banoongi?"
"Anjali, tum bhi?" said Prem as he looked at Anjali
"Haan Bhaiyya, I am awaiting the birth of my nephew now, when will you both give this house its waaris?"
Anjali made her remark and gently pushed Heer causing Heer to lose balance and she fell on Prem's lap who was sitting in front of his family on the dining table chair. He tightly grabbed her waist making sure she was stable as she looked down at ther feet and stood up. Heer ran upstairs in embarrasement and Prem excused himself to leave too. Everyone at the table laughed.
Heer went to her room and soon after Prem followed as well. He came towards a Heer who had her back towards him as she was looking out the window watching roses bloom and leaves rustle in the soft, cold winds.
"Heer", a voice called from the back awakening Heer from her dreams. Prem walked towards her and repeated…
"When will we be proud parent of a young life?"
"Prem, tum bhi?", she retorted
"Heer, to kiya?... Just like new born roses are symbols of new beginnings, a child will be a symbol of our love, our passion, our nishani".
"Prem…"
"Heer"
Anjali came in the room once again, an interruption…
"Heer, your mother and sister have come…"
At the sound of that, Heer rushed downstair to welcome her maternal family to her house. As Teji entered, Heer and Prem both touched her feet to seek her blessings and she blessed them both. Preet stood at the door waiting for someone *wink* to arrive. He looked outside but didn't see Meher anywhere and so, was disappointed that she hadn't come.
"Heer Didi", Meher called from the back
Heer ran towards the door and tightly hugged Meher as Preet turned around shocked to see Meher awaiting at the door. Preet came dashing towards the door to catch a glimpse of Meher before Heer took her inside to her room. He came in front of the two sisters and sand Jash-ne-Bahara from Jodha Akbar
"Didi, is he retarted or something, Hamesha gaaney gaata hai?" asked meher
Preet opened his arms so that Meher would give him a hug too but Meher pushed him away by gently pushing his left hemisphere of his chest away from her, and the two sisters walked. Preet felt the part which Meher had just touched, solemnly.
Heer came downstairs, Meher still in Heer's room, and Preet snuck in the room in which Meher was. He locked the door behind him…
"Meher"
Meher turned around, her eyes wide open at the sight of Preet in the room, all alone.
"Preet, what are you doing here? What if someone sees us please leave the room Preet. This is not funny anymore"
"Who said I am trying to be funny Meher?... I admit that I have acted quite carefree in the past few days and yes I am carefree but this time. I am being serious"
Preet walked closer to Meher as she walked backwards until the wall prevented her from moving backwards anymore. Preet held her left hand and Meher closed her eyes without realizing she was letting him touch her. Why was she allowing him to get closer to her? Why didn't she retort? Why didn't she call out for someone?
"Meher, I have never felt this way ever in my life. I never loved any girl as much as I love you honestly. I don't know what you think about me…I don't know if you like me…but honestly I am not a bad guy. I want to know your answer"
"Preet I need time"
Something came over Preet as he tightened his grip on her shoulders and gently shook her with a llittle bit of anger in his eyes
"How much time do you need Meher? Prem bhaiyya and Heer bhabhi already got married. SO many things have happened and you still need more time?"
Meher was shocked at this. She took both of his hands and pushed him away from her as her eyes became puffy. She didn't want to cry in front of him so she tried to run but Preet caught a hold of her wrist and prevented her from leaving. She shuddered.
"Meher, I am sorry. I am just going crazy because I need you. I want you. And I will do anything to get you"
Meher managed to loosen his grip and tried to leave the room when Prem and Heer entered. Heer took Meher in one corner of the room while Prem took Preet in another. The four of them discussed the issue. Then Prem went to Meher and heer to Preet.
"Meher, do you love someone else?" Preet questioned with a sense of care as he sat her down on the chair
"Nahi jiju, I just need time to be able to get used to this"
"You are sure, you don't love anyone else?"
"Nahi jiju"
"Meher, let me tell you something. I haven't disclosed this to anyone and you wont tell anyone that I told you this…promise"
"I promise"
Prem narrated the scene when Heer had almost gotten raped and Preet had saved her and also how Preet had brought Heer and Prem together. After their talk, Prem and Heer left with Meher and Preet as Meher was now leaving due to her mom calling.
The sun was setting behind the soft cotton-like clouds that filled the sky as the vivid ruby and tangerine streaks caressed the blue brow of the atmosphere. The sunlight seemed to dance, weave and frolic with tongues of fire between the blades of grass. That evening, the yellow light was illuminating. The sun brightened softly through the skies and enlightened the city before taking its light with it. High up in the treetops, the leaves swayed, and the grass danced with the winds. The sun set and signaled the moon to come forth its light.
Heer, once again, went into take a shower before sleeping as she wanted to rest assured that she was clean. Prem entered the room and realized that she was in the shower and playfully, took her gown. Upon Heer's asking for her gown…
"Nahi pata, I really don't know where it is", he said while clutching the white gown in his hands
"Prem, please look around. How am I supposed to come out of the shower?" she said
"Come out Heer, its your room, your husband, so just come out"
"Prem"
"Heer"
"Prem tum bhi na"
The door slightly opened and a small, fair hand came out from it followed by Heer;s body. She was wearing Prem's shirt which was quite big on her and covered her body from her shoulders to her knees. She had bare legs and her hair was wet; she was clutching on the bottom of the shirt and looking down as she came out of the shower. Prem's heart skipped a beat as he witnessed his beautiful wife come out from the shower with his striped white shirt. Her shyness was very alluring to Prem. He just wanted to get a hold of her and...
Prem examined Heer and came towards her.
'"Prem, you have my gown? Why didn't you give it?"
"and miss this moment? Umm no"
Heer got angry and tried to reach for the gown as he had held it all the way up in his hands
"Want it?"
"Yes prem please give it to me"
"take it, I am not stopping you" Prem said with a smile
He laughed at Heer's attempt to take the gown from his hand and he came towards Heer and tried to caress her hair
Heer ran towards the bed trying to get away from Prem but he ran behind her. He grabbed Heer's waist and so she stepped on his feet causing the two of them to lose their balance and fall on the bed. They couldn't stop laughing. Heer looked cute in his white striped shirt, as so he thought. They both stared into each others eyes and the laughter disappeared as a more warm look came upon their faces. He touched Heer's lips as she closed her eyes and he removed the strands of hair from her face so that he could see it. She brought her hands to his face and closed his eyes so that he will stop looking at her. That brought a smile to his face and he took Heer's hand and pecked it. He moved his body closer to Heer's, his wife's and...
The lights turned off…
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