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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#21

Chapter nineteen...

dargaah... coffee aur barish...

FOR FLORIDADOC...THE SOUL..THE EYES ..THE LIFE OF THIS FF..

As dr ashutosh n nidhi sat in cafe dilnawaz ..ashutosh insisting to sit in the AC as ge said"humidity is not what is recommended for your wounds" and had pushed the menu card to nidhi..."order karo...apni chow mein..i d have a sandwich n coffee...with milk"! Nidhi smiled as she recalled his black coffee days!

As they waited for food , nidhi looked around"yehaan first time Rohan laaya tha...phir baba main Rohan aate the kabhi kabhi..."her voice trailed off...as ashutosh looked at her...trying to fathom the grief of being away from her people...he cleared his throat and asked"chalogi col verma ke ghar"??..but nidhi looked away..saying"na...i know woh nahi maanenge...abhi..."and then tried to brighten up..."aur Rohan kal aayega milne..maine kaha ki breakfast humare sath...aapko koi problem to nahi"?? Ashutosh smiled as he bit into his sandwich.."mujhe kyun hogi problem?? Tum jo chahe woh ker sakti ho..jisse chahe mil sakti ho..tum meri biwi ho...you are not my prisoner ..nidhi"and nidhi looked into his eyes...as if wanting to say"aaj aap phir mere hero ho gaye"!! And ashutosh looked at his watch n took a bite of her spicy chowmein..."hmmm tasty..per kitni mirch hain..."!! Nidhi laughed..n then asked"baar baar time dekh rahe hain...kuch kaam hai kya"?? He nodded as he paid the bill n walked along side her"yes..tumhe apne bank le jaana hai..sab papers..investments mei joint karwana hai..your name should be there...aur tumhara credit card...link karwana hai..where do u have your salary account"?? Nidhi almost collided into a man coming in...n ashutosh protectively put his arm around her..drawing her to his chest...for a moment nidhi could feel his hairy torso...as he held her n asked"kya hua...ok"?? N she nodded...As they drove she shared that she got her salary in cash from jeevan sandhya ...n her account with HDFC was dysfunctional afyer she was removed from kgh..."credit card...baba ke account se linked hai...ab nahi use karoongi usse"!! Ashutosh undetstood...as he patted her hand"i d get u a new card today...achcha tell me...where would you like to work now?? I can get you back in KGH..in the kids ward...you d be an asset to us."nidhi smiled reminiscencing the days of kgh..her first meeting with dr hardstone...but she added"manager sahib ne request ki hai jeevan sandhya mein rehne ke liye for a month...till they get a new doctor..."ashutosh understood as he said"i know jeevan sandhya kyun special hai tumhare liye...baba se mili thi tum wahaan pe..."and nidhi seemed lost ..as ashutosh parked the car in front of HSBC and tapped her hand..nidhi seemed to be brought out of the stupour. ..

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Dr mallika sat in her chamber ..trying to absorb the biggest jolt of her life...ashutosh marrying nidhi...that useless irritating intern...ashutosh finally dashing her hopes of a union for ever...mallika closed her eyes ...as the memories seemed to flood her...she n ashutosh in England..ashutosh helping her with her anatomy paper...ashutosh looking after her when she was ill...ashutosh who was always there for her...ashutosh whom she had begun to love...and tears flowed out..mallika wiped them...as she recalled...ashutosh telling her ..he simply could not love her...she was just a friend..."dosti se kum main tumhe dena nahi chahta...aur dosti se zyaada kuch de nahi sakta"the words rang in her ears...as she bowed her head..thinking how she had harassed nidhi...hounded her...robbed baba's house from her...all in order to get close to ashutosh...n yet..n yet...mallika broke down..in angst...in shame...in guilt..."nidhi...tumhari wajah se mai kitna gir gayi...kitna?? Kyun kiya aisa...kyun tumne pyaar kiya ashutosh se..."!! And she threw back her head...closing her eyes...as nidhi ; young fresh n vivacious appeared in her mind...as she smiled n said"dr mallika...mere barah second aakhir bhari pad hi gaye na aapke barah barson pe..."and mallika's remorse seemed to evaporaye like water on a hot tin roof ...and all that remained was cruel anger...as she picked n threw the paper weight...only to realise it was sudha bai...standing with I C U files...

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"My wife..dr nidhi"dr ashutosh put an arm around nidhi as he introduced her to the HSBC general manager..nidhi a lil perplexed at the clout that her husband had...all she knew of banks was standing in long queues and getting harassed for loan repayment...she tried to push away those sad memories of baba's heart attack...n loan repayment pressure as the manager gave her to sign forms...she looked at dr ashutosh..who nodded n explained.."all my accounts are to be joint ones with u...n in all my investments ..you are the only nominee...sign kar do plz...'"as nidhi took the pen n signed "nidhi ashutosh"at various places...and it was within a matter of minutes that she got her new cards..ATM n credit cards...linked to dr ashutosh's account.."mam..the limit is 10 lakhs"and nidhi almost gulped in shock...chokibg from rhe coke she had been sipping!!

As they stepped back into the car...she took out the cards..n gave them to ashutosh...who seemed confused at this"aap rakh leejiye..i might lose them...aur itti limit ka main kya karoongi...meri salary kaafi hai mere liye...i can't ..n i dont want to handle this kind of big money...mujhe aadat nahi hai.."ashutosh could have kissed her there n then...it was this simplicity..this honesty of his nidhi that made him devoted to her...he just looked at her n asked"how much do you get there at jeevan sandhya"?? Nidhi felt a lil embarrassed as she divulged"15 thousand...per mujhe bahut hain...aur zuroorat hogi to maang loongi aapse.."ashutosh held her hand ...his fingers clasping hers...almost intimately ..as he said.."main...mera ghar...mera sab kuch...ab tumhara hai nidhi...mujhe aur iss sab ko tum sambhalo...ya bikhra rehne do...sab tum pe hai...aajse main..hospital ke alawa sab kuch tumhe saunpta hoon...khud ko bhi...aur tum yeh jaanti ho...main baar baar yeh sab nahi keh paaoonga...speaking my thoughts is a lil difficult for me..."! And nidhi held his hand...entwining her tiny fingers with his big ones...as he pulled his tie...loosening the knot...and nidhi smiled girlishly as she said"jaante hain..i wanted ki aap aaj yeh tie pehne..."ashutosh smiled n replied"i know...the moment it fell...mujhe pata tha...tabhi to..."!!...

As ashutosh approached nishat ganj; nidhi spoke'suniye...ek jagah jaana chahti thi...chalenge"?? Ashutosh looked at her n replied"jaanta hoon...dargah pe?? Hai na"?? N nidhi nodded...as he took the turn...

They alighted at the dargah...as ashutosh gave her money to buy a floral chadar...and as they came to the shrine...the images of their previous meetings flashed in their minds..their acceptance of love...their coming face to face during separation...the dargah had witnessed it all...As ashutosh helped nidhi to bend and offer flowers ..putting his arm around her waist to make her stand up...they both could hear n be mesmerised with the eternal quawwali...

"BANDISHEIN ZAMAANE KI TODE AAYA HOON..

MAIN TERE WAASTE DUNIYA KO CHOD AAYA HOON"!! And the holy man blessed them"khuda jodi salaamat rakhe..."as tears brimmed in nidhi's eyes...tears of joy ..of fulfilment...of a dream coming true...and as always...dr ashutosh wiped her tears...and the two lovers..18 years apart ..now bonded in the sacred thread of marriage walked back...hand in hand..heart in heart...

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"Dadi bua kuch to kha leejiye ab"it was a worried chote sarkar trying to feed dadi bua as col verma rocked in hos chair..with a glass of scotch..db pushed the plate away...n sighed "arre kaise kha loon...pata nahi..meri bach...uss kambakht nidhi ne kuch khaya hai ki nahi...phir chot bhi to hai usse...kaun khilaayega bhala"?? Cs smiled"dr sahib..aur kaun...aur agar itti hi chinta hai ..to kyun na mil aayein ...hum"?? Dadi bua got up..."na re...tu nahi samjhega...betiyaan jo hain..khaandaan ki naak hoti hain...ghar ki izzat..aur iss nidhi ne to..."and col verma gulped his drink...as Rohan entered...and shot back..."kya ..dadi bua..akhir kiya kya hai nidhiji ne?? Yehi buss ki apne dil ki suni...jisse pyaar kiya usise shadi ki...gunaah hai kya yeh?? Aur jaa ke dekhiye unke ghar..kitta pyasr karte hain sab unhein...palkon pe bitha rakha hai...

"!! Cv looked up..."tum gaye the wahaan Rohan"?? And Rohan kept his laptop n faced cv"jee gaya tha...aur jaata rahoonga...aap apni beti ko chod sakte gain...dadi bua apni poti ko bhool sakti hain...per main..na apni dost ko bhool sakta hoon..na hi akela chode sakta hoon...never"!!

Cv looked at dadi bua...sighed n got up...without a word...walking to his bedroom...he looked at Rohan n said"Rohan ...jahaan se tum dekh rahe ho..wahaan se tumhari dost ke saath nainsaafi hui hai...per jahaan se main dekh raja hoon...wahaan se meri beti ne...mere emotions ki..meri izzat ki parwaah nahi ki hai...sab kuchal ke chali gayi...apni nayi duniya basaane..."and before Rohan could answer ..the door was shut...

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"Baba...aapka doodh"it was nidhi who entered baba's huge room..full of books and photos...of himself n ashutosh at various ages..baba looked up from his book"arre beta tu kyun laayi..heeraman hai na..."nidhi pouted "kyun main nahi laa sakti...aur ab to paaon bhi choo sakti hoon aapke...yaad hai aapne kaha tha...ki kaash main aapki bahu ban jaaoon..."!! Baba gulped...as he spoke with an effort...looking away"beta..tu shaayad nahi jaanti..tera mera rishta ek aur bhi hai...kuch uljha hua sa..."nidhi held his hand"jaanti hoon baba...uss raat se..jab aapke ghar mei dr ashutosh aur ap phir mile the...nana hain aap mere..."and baba seemed unable to control his emotions...as nidhi held on to his warm hand ...n said"per humara rishta...unse uss shaks se bandha hai..jo humari zindagi ka anchor hai...dr ashutosh...to main aapke liye humesha aapki bahu hoon...aur aap mujhe paaon choone se nahi roke sakte..."and baba ...at a complete loss of words hugged her...and then added...looking at armaan who had just entered..."theek hai..lekin main...aur armaan tere dost bhi hain ...koi bast..koi chinta..pareshani ho...to bus daud ke aa jana humare paas..."and armaan looked at her with a deep thankfulness. .."janti hai nidhi..ashu aasaan nahi hai...tu bhi janti hai uska temper..uske moods...kaam ke liye uska mania...per tujhe apne pyaar se uski muskuraahtein badhani hongi...iss ghar ko..ashu ki zindagi ko ..khushiyon se bhar de nidhi...aur haan agar dr hardstone tujhe daante to bataana humein...uski caning karenge hum dono..."!! And nidhi laughed...forgetting all her worries for a moment... eben the pain of the injection that dr ashutosh had just administered her..

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As she entered her bedroom ..with a mug of coffee ..she saw dr ashutosh in his tracks n a white tee shirt was studying on his study table..she kept his coffee"kaka ne bataaya..raat ko aap coffee lete hain..per black nahi doongi...yeh taste karoye...meri coffee"!! Ashutosh smiled but didn't look up..engrossed in his reading.."kal kab jaana hai hospital"?? He replied"8.30 ...mujhe ek reading karne do plz.."nidhi understood he did not want to be disturbed...she stelathily opened the wardrobe and pulled out a blue nightie ...and kept the matching gown ...should she wear it or not??? It would certainly be uncomfortable ...but the nightie with its left strap cut...was quite revealing...nidhi felt a lil nervous..and went in to change ..as she struggled in undressing..upsetting a few things on the shelf...dr ashutosh looked up from his book..trying to find nidhi...n he realised she was changing...he knocked at the wash room..and then getting no reply entered...nidhi struggling with her kurta...he bit his help n helped her..."kyun nahi bulaya" nidhi almost groaned..."aap ne hi to kaha tha..reading karni hai..."ashutosh didnt say anything and got her out in her blue nightie...with the left shoulder exposed...and a flimsy strap on the right...as nidhi took the gown...he stopped her.."no...the wound should not be disturbed...relax...main hi to hoon buss"sending tremors of shyness through nidhi's legs...she managed "aap padh leejiye..."and he nodded saying"bus 10 minutes..."and nidhi sat by the window...looking out at the cloudy sky...it was going to be a stormy night...she so wanted to go out n feel the rain drops...but the bandage on her hand..stopped her...as she yawned and came to bed...she was to slowly learn that 10 mins of her husband normally meant an hour...her eyes drooped with sleep...as in her dreams she seemed to be seeing her baba...making paper boats for her...in the rain...

It was at 11 that dr ashutosh got up..went to keep the coffee cup...meeting baba ..watching tv..."nidhi"?? Asked baba...n ashu replied "so gayi ...thaki thi...i was reading..."baba sighed ...as ashu closed the door of the bedroom...he looked at nidhi...sound asleep...ashutosh kept looking at her...unhindered...how he wanted to hold her...he knew she too longed for him...but he needed to make her comfortable first...he owed that to her...and she also needed to recover...ashutosh looked at her mangalsutra...she looked lovely with it...for the first time he realised she had no earrings...she had been fond of them..changing every day...and yes she had no sarees too...she just had the bare minimum stuff...ashutosh smiled as he sat with his i pad...

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The skies howled...it was raining heavily...cats n dogs ...and suddenly there was loud thunder...scaring nidhi out of her sleep...she almost cried as she got up...and ashutosh instantly switched on the light..."kya hua"??? And seeing her tremble ..he understood. .."scared"?? Nidhi nodded..."mujhe humesha bijli kadakne se darr lagta hai...i can't sleep..."ashutosh had a mix of smile n concern on his face...as he held her...and pulled her closer"aajaao paas...sleep this way...kuch nahi hoga..koi darr nahi lagega...come"and tenderly he pulled her on to his chest ...taking care he did not hurt her left shoulder...he put his hand under her arm...just below her bosom...and as nidhi put her head on that broad firm chest...she felt a strange calm...a serenity that she had never experienced before...and as her husband. ..caressed her cheek...she closed her eyes..surrendering herself to his protection...for ever...ashutosh smiled as he held her a lil closer...feeling the joy of togetherness. ..the pleasure of giving security to nidhi...but then overcome with an irresistible urge...he looked at her eyes...closed n lovely in the bliss of sleep and he tenderly kissed them...brushing his nose against her's as...nidhi felt tremors of desire awaken her...but ashutosh carefully put her head on his chest...and switched off the light...as the rain continued to splatter on the lawn...but nidhi slept ...for she was where she belonged to...in her husband's arms...

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#22

Chapter twenty...

Pehla nasha.. pehla khumar.. naya pyaar hai naya intezaar...

It had been three days since nidhi became mrs nidhi ashutosh, each day she seemed more at home ..more relaxed...n probably more happy..Rohan would ring her n dr ashutosh separately each day...with her he d simply chatter n talk of mid nite maggi but when he dialled dr ashutosh..whatever they discussed..it always ended with"nidhiji ka khayaal rakhiyega plz"to which ashutosh would smile n Rohan would understand his silence..the silence of commitment. ..

Nidhi"s hand was nearly fine..the bandages had come off and due to the wonderful treatment there were hardly any burn marks..but the stiches on the shoulder were yet to heal..the dr had extended the injections for 4 more days n though she could wear normal clothes ..yet she needed ashutosh's help in dressing up...The mathur household was having a lady after long and everything seemed to have come back to life..she had accompanied baba to buy a newcarpet ...cushio covers ..curtains for the drawing room.. (pale grey n pink) because she knew dr ashutosh would hate gaudy colours..and as they returned baba asked her gently.."beta khysh to hai na tu..mere ashu ke saath"?? And nidhi had only smiled n nodded...as baba seemed to heave a sigh of relief..for he had always felt..ashutosh with his withdrawn reserved nature...mercurial temperament ...n fixated middle age ways would take long to adjust in a marriage...he still doubted if the relationship had crossed the hurdle of consumation...but he was hopeful...

"Jaa aaj tu ashu ka lunch le ja hospital...sath khana dono..."nidhi pouted..."main cook karoon"?? But a strict baba shook his head"bilkul nahi..jab tak shoulder 100% theek nahi hota...no work...main heeraman ko keh deta hoon...hure chane aur bhindi masala..."and nidhi held baba's hand...with no words to express what she felt...

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Nidhi dressed in a green n pale churidar kurta entered kgh...n knocked at dr ashutosh's cabin..there seemed no answer...as surekha bai smiled n said"sir to OT mein hain...abhi thoda time lagega..."nidhi smiled n entered...trying to breathe in all the happy memories that the cabin had witnessed...there was a knock...she got up...

In walked dr mallika...nidhi pushed her hair back...to her shock..rather disbelief mallika smiled..."ashutosh ka wait kar rahi ho"?? And nidhi nodded...mallika looked at her as they sat..in an uncomfortable silence...there seemed no bridge between them after the last convo...but it was dr mallika who spoke..."dekho nidhi...yeh sach hai...ki maine ashutosh ka 12 baras intezaar kiya...per yeh bhi sach hai ki tumhare 12 second mujh pe bhari pad gaye...maine apna poora zor laga liya tum dono ko juda karne mei...lekin taqdeer ka khel dekho...tum ho hi gayin..mrs nidhi ashutosh mathur..."nidhi tried to interrupt"dr mallika. .."but mallika stopped her n went on"na...aaj mujhe keh lene do...jab mujhe pata chala tumhari shadi ka...mera to jaise sab kuch khatm ho gaya...per phir shayad mere aansoon ke saath mere dil ki kadwaahat..mere man ka maiil...meri negativty ..sab beh gayi...mushkil se hi sahi...maine accept ker liya tum dono ko...so now indeed u have my best wishes...ashutosh ko woh sab khushiyaan do jo woh deserve kartein hain...and count on me as a friend...ok"??? Nidhi looked at her foe...now turned friend...half in faith..half in doubt...but then the innate goodness in her told her...mallika had changed...their love had made her realise her folly...nidhi knew she had been the constant ..the only constant in ashutosh's life...n she respected that...in regard for her long n fruitless wait...in reverence to het friendship. ..nidhi opened her arms n hugged dr mallika...differences seemed to dissipate...

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It was a good one hr later that dr aahutosh entered the cabin...n as nidhi stood up...he smiled n frowned at the same time...but before he could say anything...she held his arm n said...almost like a child"i am dying..bhook se...khana khate hain..."!! And ashutosh shook his head as they settled for a meal...nidhi served two plates and as he took a piece..she asked"achcha hai na...jab mai theek ho jaaoongi then main cook karoongi roz..we d have lunch together..."!! Ashutosh smiled n replied"i think tum bhool rahi ho..ki mera kaam kitna hota hai..aur phir tum bhi to jaaya karogi jeevan sandhya...lunch to nahi kha sakenge sath..."nidhi pouted...but conceeded "but kisi din..jab aapka load kum hoga..tab "?? And ashutosh just smiled..as he looked at his watch...nidhi asked"kaam hai important"?? He nodded..."meeting..."nidhi got up a lil disappointed..but she did add"dr mallika mili thi...she was vvv warm n nice..."ashutosh listened but had a strange look in his eyes...he called the boy n told him to take the tiffin to the car..n the driver to drop nidhi home...and then added..just as nidhi reached the door...looking at him..."mere kuch parcels aaye honge..plz dont open...i like to open my own stuff...ok"?? Nidhi kept silent...n walked out...there had been so much she had wanted to say...so much she had wanted to ask...to try and bring greater comfort into this relationship. ..but probably ..it would take some more time...maybe more than she had imagined...

As nidhi entered home...she saw two parcels ..."dr ashutosh mathur"she had the impulse to tear them open n see what was inside...just as she would always open her's n anji's bday presents..but then she recalled the warning...n her face paled..."kya baat beta..ashu mila nahi..ya busy tha..preoccupied sa rehta hai hospital mei"!! Nidhi nodded as kaka got her juice...and baba patted her.."tu to janti gai uska swabhaav...thoda alag hai...mera ashu...tera dr ashutosh.."!! And nidhi smiled...though baba could sense a loneliness in those eyes...

nidhi spent the evening making a list of groceries needed...then hiring a maid to help kaka with the cleaning..and as she got up...to give the list to baba...he smiled n held her hand"beta...teri saas to hai nahi...na hi iss ghar mei koi chabhi hai jo main tujhe doon...per yeh pad aur pen tu hi rakh...aaj se iss ghar ki..iski zarrooraton ki zimmedari teri...per beta isse bandhan na samajhna...tu jitne helpers chahe rakh..jaise chahe iss ghar ko chala...yeh ghar aaj se tera hai...ashu ko bhi sambhal aur isse bhi..."!! And nidhi ran in wiping the tears that flowed ...

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It was at about 10 that she ran out as she heard the sound of dr ashutosh's car...and as she felt a lil shy..seeing armaan smile at her...she stood at the threshold...ready to take his bag..a tired ashutosh entered n smiled at nidhi...a tired smile...and as he cried"kaka..."she said"mujhe deejiye na..."and tried to take the brief case...ashutosh was v cautious...in the right hand..left pe no strain ...stiches abhi bhi hain...nidhi nodded as she ran in...and took out his tees n tracks..but ashutosh didnt come in...she peeped out..he was talking to armaan...but as he saw nidhi..he stood up..n said"i d have a bath..chai banwaaogi plz"?? Nidhi nodded..she knew he d have tea before dinner...everything had been laid out...as ashutosh entered the bedroom...

He saw his night clothes put on the bed...

For the first time...someone had done something so intimate for him...he smiled...n caressed the clothes..for he knew nidhi had touched them...n then hung his coat in the ironing section of the wardrobe..

As he stepped out for tea...nidhi had a warm smile...feeling elated that he had respected her choice..n not thought of it as an intrusion. ..n yet the unopened parcels hurt her...

As they ate..baba talked of how he n nidhi had shopped..n how she was taking the responsibilty of things...patting her shoulder..as aahutosh winced..almost holding his gand"baba..wahaan chot hai usse..."and baba withdrew his hand...as a softness came into his eyes...softness at the warmth of love that was touching his son...who had always been cold n aloof...

Just as nidhi got up for coffee...the land line rang...n she picked it up...almost in a flash...repeating"hullo...hullo..."but it seemed to be a blank call...as she put it back..with a face that had lost its colour...n just as ashutosh wanted to ask her...it rang again...n grabbing it...nidhi gave tongue to her hopes..unreasonable as they were..."hullo..baba..."she almost cried into the phone..

Dr ashutosh froze..

As he saw nidhi's face..drained...n sad..her eyes red..he got up..

But she had put back the reciever...saying apologetically"pata nahi mujhe kyun laga..ki shaayad ...mere ..baba ka call..."and moved into the kitchen...with her husband's warm gaze following her...his heart making a silent prayer for her...he knew ..how much her baba mattered to her...he had been thru this pain..n he realised what she must be undergoing...there is hardly any greater pain ..than being rejected by your parent...

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It was at 11.15 that they entered the bedroom...ashutosh carrying the parcels...as nidhi took her nightie...ashutosh looked up n said..."aataa hoon..."in a very husband like way..an intimacy of words n simple acts that nidhi was learning...

As he examined her shoulder...she felt extremely conscious standing before him in a flimsy nightie..but he didnt seem to observe...this is what nidhi thought...and as they came into the bedroom n nidhi sat on her side ...he spoke..."oh yeh parcels...lets open"n nidhi seemed to boil with irritation. ..'aapke hain...kholiye aap.."and dr ashutosh gave a naughty smile...quite unlike him ...as he tore open the bigger one..and pulled out one after the other 8 saris..all superior chiffons..plain..hues ..a few shaded with borders...n blouses..two of brocade n rest of cotton...he didnt say a word ..just got them n put them in nidhi's lap...nidhi seemed sapped of words...as she touched each garment..."so so sooo beautiful. ..."n then looking at the blouses ..."aapko mera size...kaise pata chala"?? N ashutosh quietly put his arm aroynd her n said"ab biwi ho meri...itna to jaanoonga hi na..."and nidhi seemed to have goosebumps...as she stood in front of the mirror n tried them over her shoulder...as ashutosh warned"blouse abhi nahi...shoulder ka dhyaan rakho..."and nidhi pouted as he opened the other parcel ..n fished out two packets of 10 pairs of earrings...different coloyrs...the kind nidhi wore...and he took a blue pair...coming close he held her bare ear...n pierced it with the earring...nidhi closed her eyes...feeling his force..the sheer pleasure of pain for the first time...and it seemed ashutosh could sense her state of mind...as he held her..his fingers moving over her bare arms...as he said"week end mei..i have a surprise for you...wait karogi na"?? Nidhi was in no position to answer...as her hands trembled...and dr ashutosh held her face ..in his large hands...admiring the face that had changed his world...n then without a word...to nidhi's shock...his head descended...his lips touching hers...and then probing them open with the power of his tongue...nidhi shuddered...but he held her firmly caressing her waist...while his lips were leaving her breathless...and just as she tried to put her arms around his neck...her shoulder hurt...n hurt badly...as an "ouchhh"escaped her lips...ashutosh immiediately separated...guilt n worry writ large over his face..."i am sorry...i should have waited..."and then patting nidhi's cheeks...said"so jaao...kal 8.30 pe jaana hai mujhe...come ..i d make u comfortable. .."and as a dazed nidhi..still comprehending how close she had come to becoming his part...n yet...lay...he brought her tenderly to his chest...putting his hand around her waist..and kissed her hair...saying"so jaso..tumhe abhi bahut care ki zuroorat hai"...n closed his eyes...as nidhi's heart thudded..in the memory of the kiss...their first kiss...her lips..still tasted of him..as she felt him patting her...as if saying"i know what you desire...but we d have to wait..."and it was after long that nidhi's eyes finally drooped as his patting seemed to cocoon her in a world where no one could harm or hurt her...nidhi surrendered herself to sleep...with the earrings still dangling from her ears...as she lay across his broad hard chest...

"Nidhi. ..utho ..ther is a call for u..."a sleepy eyed nidhi ..took her cell...n almost squealed"anjiii tu kab aayi...how was the honeymoon"??? And dr ashutosh shook his head at the girlish giggles as he stood infront of the mirror...looking at one blue earring ..that had been in his wife's earlobe but now was dangling from his tee shirt. ..ashutosh smiled...a strange warm wave sweeping him over...as he carefully kept it on the dressing table...and as nidhi finished her call n wore the gown...he stepped out...and she almost jumped"dr ashutosh. .anji aa gayi waapas...can she come to meet me..."?? Ashutosh smiled as he said"mere kapde to do..."and nidhi blushed in excitement. ..taking out his grey suit..white shirt n maroon tie...and as he dressed ..she repeated her query...dr ashutosh came close...handing her the tie...she put it arond his collar and began to tie ...as his hands held her...softly..protectively...though they both ached for each other. ..n then dr ashutosh repeated"mera pyaar tumhe pankh dega..tumhare paaon ki zanjeer kabhi nahi banega...jo mann hai karo..enjoy with anji..

.bus be careful..your shoulder needs great care..."as nidhi smiled n tightened the knot...she tried to go up her toes ..to kiss him...he smiled ..held her face in his hands...n kissed her on the forehead...and nidhi felt as if they had taken the vows of marriage...n he had done the sindoordaan...she blushed..n hid her face in his chest...as he laughed n whispered"nidhi...hospital ke liye der ho rahi hai...plz let me go..."...sainyaan...

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#23

Chapter Twenty one...

dr hardstone returns ... n how...

TO ANJANI...N BABITA..BAWA N SSS (WHOSE REAL NAME I DONT KNOW)

It was at 11.30 that anji dressed in a yellow churidaar kurta and a rajasthani dupatta..wearing gold earrings n chain...lots of red n yellow bangles rang the bell of mathur niwas...baba welcomed her..n remarked "tumhi to ho nidhi ki best friend...anji"!! Anji bent to touch his feet..as baba held her"betiyaan paaon nahi chua karti...baith..main nidhi ko bulata hoon"anji looked arpund the drawing room ..full of books n dvds of old movies n ghazals.."aap ko bahut shauk hai padhne kaa"?? Baba smiled..."padhne ka..purani filme dekhne ka..ghazlon ka..mujhe aur ashu dono ko shauk hai ..bahut "anji smiled...as she looked for nidhi..n baba called out "nidhi..dekh to teri saheli aayi hai.."n nidhi almost ran out thug anji but then stopped lest her shoulder get injured...

Baba patted her n said"jaa ke gappe maaro room mei..mai pepsi bhijwata hoon heeraman se..jaao ..beta dont be formal"!! And anji came with nidhi into what was now nidhi n dr ashutosh's bedroom..but looked more like an extension of his study..full of books ..and a few pictures of ashutosh n baba...anji seemed a lil disappointed...as nidhi said"aa...baith na ..plz"anji didnt sit..she looked around...and commented.."shaadi ki ek bhi photo nahi ..."?? Nidhi smiled a sad smile..'"tujhe shaayad pata nahi..humari court marriage hui thi...so just one official photo..court photographer ne click kiya...shaayad frame hone gaya hai..."anji looked at nidhi n yelled"selfies nahi li tum logon ne apni...humne to huzaaron click ki..romantic waali..u know "!! And she winked at nidhi naughtily...as nidhi got up to find the a.c remote n said"i dont think unhe aati hai selfie leni.."anji countered"aur tu..tu bhool gayi..hum dono aur Rohan kitti selfies click karte the.."!! Nidhi was about to answer when kaka coughed to announce his entry with pepsi n dhokla and sweet samosas .."beti lunch mein paneer..."?? Nidhi smiled as she tried to take the tray but he put it on the bed.."nahi kaka..main anji ko chinese lunch pe le jaaoongi..aap baba se pooch leejiyega..."and kaka retreated with a smile...as anji dipped into the samosa"tere thaath hain..koi bahu nahi samajhta tujhe...tu to raj kar rahi hai yaar...n i tell u the best thing..teri saas nahi hain...life ki aadhi tension khatm...achcha bataa na mujhe sab kuch..how did all this happen...i mean teri aur dr ashutosh ki achaanak shaadi...woh bhi court mein..."?? Nidhi handed her a pepsi sat ..as she narrated the events from anji's bidaai onwards..how dr ashutosh had come to pick her up from the village..how they had got stuck in a storm..for the entire nite...n then the hulaboloo..how col verma had bren hurt n dadi bua suspicious. ...and then the fire at jeevan sandhya...family anger reaching a peak...cv refusing to take her back...n then dr ashutosh marrying her..n bringing her home..."bus yehi to hua...aur woh mujhe apni patni banake ghar le aaye..."!! Anji kept quiet...n then spoke"nidhi this was a tricky situation...uncle ke liye shaayad difficult tha..."nidhi looked away...as anji tried to brighten up.."ok u tell me..kahin gaye ghoomne...i mean honeymoon to shaayad dr ashutosh nahi le jaayein..u know..uss age mei...per kahi to..."?? Nidhi smiled as she almost blushed"hmmm..dargaah pe gaye the..."anji crashed on the sofa"hey bhagwaan...after all this..dargaah...nidhi tu ne kahaa kyun nahi ki u want to go out...dinner or...romantic date...darti hai"?? Nidhi looked at dr ashutosh's pic n said"na...darti nahi hoon...per yess unki izzat bahut karti hoon...pyaar ke saath saath...aur tu janti hai..he is different..unka concept of love..alag hai..aur phir unpe itta work pressure bhi to hai..."!! Anji almost tore into her defence"work ..ya umr ka faasla...aakhir woh yeh bejaan kitaabein padhna chahenge..naki tere saath candle light dinner pe jaana...kyun"?? Nidhi did not answer..but opened her wardrobe...to take her dupatta n purse...anji touched the lovely chiffons..."wow..so smart...tere dr sahib ne di"??..nidhi touced the lovely saris nbut then het eyes seemed clouded.."mujhe aur kaun dega...baba ne to aake dekha bhi nahi...kisi ne bhi nahi..buss Rohan aata hai..."but then as she closed the wardrobe n took her purse..checkimg her credit card ..n the lil cash she had...she recalled the morning whasapp in which dr ashutosh had reminded her to use her new card...nidhi smiled n got anji out ..as she told baba"baba...hum jaa rahe hain..chinese lunch pe..main yreat de rahi hoon anji ko..4 baje tak aaoongi..aap lunch zuroor kha leejiyega...pbut yess apke liye chop sye pack kara laaoongi..try karenge na"?? And baba patted her ..reminding her "beta dhyaan se..shoulder me injury hai..."n nidhi waved as they hailed a cab...n anji appreciated "yaar..waah no permission needed..tere husband kuch nahi kahenge..."?? Nidhi laughed"dont worry..woh mujhe poori freedom dete hain..kahin jaaon kisi se bhi miloon...he is not the possessive kind you know..."!! Anji thought for a moment about her over possessive dr ranganath...n blushed..n then looking at nidhi she asked"kahin aisa to nahi..ki apne ko disturbance na ho isliye tujhe freedom dete hain..u know dr hardstone workaholic to hain..."n then looking at nidhi's eyes she giggled"achcha bhai ..nthing against dr ashutosh..nahi to bachpan ki tarah to mujhe nails se scratch karegi...achcha yeh bata.."n then in a hushed tone asked"what about the love scratches he has given you...tell me..tell me na plzzz "but the fact that they reached the yo china joint ..came to nidhi's rescue n she paid the taxi..as the friends entered ...n found a cosy corner...as anji ordered ..n nidhi said"i wish Rohan bhi hota..."and anji cut thru.."no i dont wish that at all...nahi to main tujhse ye sab kaise poochti..."nidhi raised her eyebrow"kya sab"?? Anji became impatient.."wahi sab jo tu mijhe bata nahi rahi...about your first night...n the rest of the nights. ..."!! Nidhi sighed...would anji understand...?? She tried to change the topic n asked"tu bata..."and anji didnt seem to need any encouragement. ...she talked of how intimate their honeymoon had been...they days n nights...n now she had got permission to go to her parents for two days...and she ended saying"finally to catch up some sleep..."as nidhi fidgeted with the fork...n the empty plate...and anji held her hand ...n asked..in a direct way"bata nidhi...has dr ashutosh even touched you..."?? Nidhi was thankful that the food arrived and as they were served their platters of chowmein n manchurian with khimchee salad..nidhi looked up at anji and said"anji..i am still injured...poori tarah theek nahi hoo..i feel he is waiting for me to get well...he is v nice to me...bahut care karte hain...kal to..he even ..."n nidhi blushed...as anji sighed..."oh so he kissed...but was that all...see nidhi i feel ..aur main teri friend hoon..i feels its the bloody age gap thats stopping him...i mean you cant deny the fact tu unse 18 baras choti hai...ya phir...do u feel he is just too...old??..na that is not true..akhir 42 hi to hain...salman khan to 50 hai..."and anji laughed...as nidhi seemed just a trifle lost..but anji added"worry not..main aa gayi hoon na...dekhna ..kaise door rahte hain tujhse tere dr hardstone. ...bus kal shopping chal tu mere sath...reach the new women's store at 4.30...bahut masti karenge...phir to mujhe waapas jaana hai...yaar dr ranganath ke yahaan bahar nikalne se pehle permission is a v big jhamela...chal lets go..."nidhi paid the bill...thru the card..n took baba's chopsuey...as friends parted ways..n nidhi took a cab home...smiling to herself as she entered. ..n asked baba to sot"aapke liye laati hoon chop syue.."!! As baba savoured the delicasy..he said"jab main shanghai gaya tha...tab bhi itti achchi chopsuy nahi..

"N nidhi a lil dazed held his hamd"wow...baba aap shanghai gaye the..."and baba laughed..his eyes having a strange softness in them...he d make nidhi see the world...with ashu..ashu who had always travelled a lot for workn conferences d now have to take his wife..."beta tere stiches kab..."?? Nidhi told him friday evening was the date..n now they hsd almost dried completely...as she got up...baba cleared his throat n with difficulty of a gather in law ..asked"beta..aahu ke sath ..i mean theek ho na tum dono..."!! Nidhi lowered her eyes...she knew his worry...but then smiling she said.."sab theek hai baba...infact kal mere liye kitni saris mangwaayi hain...aaiye aapko dikhati hoon..aaiye na...aap to mere friend hain..yaad hai na"?? And baba entered the room ..feeling a lil awkward...but blessed nidhi as she showed him the apparel...n the old eyes did not miss the love with which she caressed dr ashutosh's ties..hanging on his side of the wardrobe...

***********"yes mallika..kaho"?? It was a tired dr ashutosh who looked up as dr mallika entered his cabin.."ashutosh...bas tumse hello kehne chali aayi...mili thi dr nidhi se kal...jab woh..."ashutosh completed n said"haan jab woh mere lunch leke aayi thi..usne mujhe bataaya tha...thanx for not troubling her any more...ab chaloon"?? Mallika tried to hold him n said"kya main ghar aa sakti hoon..kabhi kabhi..baba se..nidhi se milne...tumse milne..."?? Ashutosh straightened his tie..n said"hum to roz milte hi hain hospital mein...ab chalta hoon...wo wait kar rahi hogi mera...good night mallika"!! And as dr ashutosh walked out ...mallika stood alone ...in his cabin..just as she was standing alone in life...

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"Aaj anji aayi thi...hum log lunch pe gaye the baahar..."it was an excited nidhi telling ashutosh on the dining table...as baba n armaan also listened...and dr ashutosh smiled"i know yo china me..."and then laughed"tum bhool gayi ho tumhara card mere account se linked hai...so each time u use it..i get an alert on my cell"!! And nidhi pouted...as arman joked"bhai this is unfair...ek tarah ka human rights violation. .."!! And everyone laughed ...baba looked at armaan...and both looked at nidhi...yes they were seeing ashu smile n laugh after ages...

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As nidhi emerged from the washroom..changing on her own..she saw dr ashutosh reading...but he looked up at her n smiled"good progress. ..i feel friday ko cut jaayenge tumhare stitches...then we can plan ahead..."!! Nidhi lowered her eyes..and came to stand behind his chair...and with a great effort..began to touch his hair...dr ashutosh did not flinch..infact he closed his book n relaxed on the chair..as nidhi continued to massage his hair..slowly ...and he asked"tab did u have a good time with anji..."?? She nodded...:"jee...kal phir milenge thodi der ko..she has to buy some stuff...phir woh waapas chali jayegi dr ranganath ke paas...to mushkil hogi"!! Ashutosh frowned"to abhi kahaan hai"?? Nidhi smiled ...a lil lost "apne papa ke ghar..."ashutosh stood up..as nidhi looked out of the window..he put his arm on her right shoulder...n said softly"nidhi..do u want me to talk to col verma..."?? Nidhi shook her head...n just put her head on his chest...as he put his arms around her...and then something struck nidhi...she looked at him"ek selfie lein"?? And ashutosh laughed ...as she clicked from his cell n then her's...

As they lay..nidhi fidgeted...n ashutosh smiled"jo kehna chahti ho kaho...itna sochti kyun ho...anji ne kuch idea diya hai kya"?? Nidhi got up..surprised"aapko kaise pata"?? And dr ashutosh smiled indulgently..."bolo to..anji ne kya kaha"?? Nidhi looked a lil shyly"yehi ...ki buss humare room mei humaari ek bhi photo nahi..."and suddenly nidhi seemed very close to tears...ashutosh realised that...he held her hand n then with their entwining fingers touched her cheek"kal prints banwa doonga ..iss selfie ke...happy"?? Nidhi smiled n then almost like a college girl asked"can i click more selfies with u..matlab abhi nahi ..kal"!! And aahutosh answered"isme permission kya leni hai?? Tumhara hi hoon...jitni selfies leni hain lo...all yours"!! And nidhi in excitement bent down n kissed his cheek...and then blushed pink...

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In the morning as dr ashutosh took up the blue shirt that nidhi had kept for him..he called out.."nidhi..mera naashta"and nidhi came in"ready hai..laaiye tie bandhti hoon"!! And ashutosh sighed...in relief ..as before he could say..nidhi smiled n said"janti hoon...kaunse suit dryclean hone hain..kaun se kapde dhulne hain...sab jaan gayi hoon..."and dr ashutosh kept looking at her...without blinking...and then as nidhi pouted n aaked"aaj jaaoon na anji ke paas..."?? Dr ashutosh patted her cheek n nodded...n then as he held her face n kissed her forehead..n rubbed his beard to her cheek...sending tremors of uncontrolled desire thru her...he added"ek baat kahoon"??? Nidhi nodded..."hur couple ka rishta alag hota hai..unique hota hai...its not like your pepsi..ki sab ek jaisa swaad...samjho ki pati patni ka rishta...dahi ki tarah hota hai...dheere dheere jamta hai...koi dahi khatti hoti hai..koi ek dum meethi..aur koi ..khatti meethi..

So dont compare please...aur haan..photo frame kara ke zuroor le aaoonga...happy"?? N nidhi hugged him"jee..."!! N ashutosh held her nose n said"tab bus kal stitches remove honge...aur parson...mera surprise...tumhare liye.."...

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It was at 3.45 that nidhi dressed in a blue churidar n cream kurta with a patola dupatta bade bye to baba n left to meet anji...

Anji was in jeans n top...and hugged nidhi"aaj aazaad hoon...no jhanjhat...bus pati dev ko whassapp karte rehna hai...itne possessive hain hi woh..kya karoon..."n nidhi giggled as they entered...the store...anji went into the tops section..got a few for herself n then took a sphagetti top for nidhi..."jaa jake try ker..."nidhi retorted"main"???? And anji pushed her "haan..tu...dr vishwamitra ki tapasya nahi bhang karni..."?? And nidhi mocked"dr vishwamitra"?? N anji gave her a mock slap...as nidhi went into the trial room...n tried to take off her kurta...which she did with some difficulty. ..n then tried the top...yes it hung on to her breasts...showed her collar bones...nidhi almost closed her eyes...imagining ashutosh's fingers grazing her ...

Anji was knocking...and as nidhi opened the door...she whisteled..."wow...today would be...the first..."and seeing nidhi 's shhh...she gave her a load of more tops n lingerie..even as nidhi protested...

By the time nidhi wore her kurta again...her shoulder was hurting...n she emerged..."bus anji...i dont want anything..mera shoulder dukh raha hai..i want to go...home"and anji..a lil worried held her..."ruk..yeh top to le hi le..i d gift it to u...chal "and as they came out...and nidhi said a bye...holding the packet...her shoulder was throbbing...

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"Dr gandhi...i am leaving for the goa conference tomorrow...i would be back..afyer 4 days. ..you n mallika manage..."dr gandhi shook hands n left while mallika lingered...how she would have loved to go with him...but...she pushed back her tears..."nidhi ko nahi le jaaoge..."?? Ashutosh looked at her n then with a wry smile said"i dont think. .i need ur permission to take my wife anywhere..do I"??

And as he drove ...he smiled as he thought of his n nidhi's first holiday together...and in Goa...away from all tensions...he would bring her close to her...closer than ever...yes he was not ashamed ...he wanted nidhi...in all possible ways...n he knew he had felt it each moment..and he smiled at the thought ...the impending feel of being complete in all ways...

Dr ashutosh was going to on the fm...when his cell buzzed..."yes dr...tomorrow morning..i d get..nidhi..yes healing ho gayi hai...yes actually she s coming with me to goa...tomorrow..bus afternoon mein..infact 1 baje hai flight..to subah milte hain..."!!

Dr ashutosh stopped at the mega mall to buy swim wear ...for both of them...and then a few more churidars n kurtis for nidhi...will she wear shorts?? Ashutosh smiled n thought...let nidhi decide...

Dr ashutosh was home early...just about half an hr after nidhi returned..and as he cried out "nidhi..."and baba smiled..and then signalled to the room...ashutosh entered..the room...and saw nidhi ..lying on the bed..."hey doc!! Ready for the surprise..."!! And as nidhi got up...with difficulty. .n pain...and dr ashutosh froze...nidhi's kurta had a big blot of blood on the shoulder...ashutosh winced...n aaked"kaise nidhi...how..yeh to heal ho gaya tha"???

Nidhi bit her lip...n said"woh anji ke sath i tried many dresses...usi mein..."!!

Dr ashutosh's face turned to marble...his eyes blazed...in that overpiwering emotion of anger...as he came close to nidhi...n then spoke in an ice cold voice"i had warned you...kya shopping itti zuroori thi?? Do u realise what u have spoilt?? I had planned to take u to goa with me on a confetence trip...socha tha tum enjoy karogi..time bita sakogi mere sath...but your irresponsible attitude has spoilt it all..."and as nidhi almost sobbed...he yelled "ab khadi rahogi..ya chalogi hospital...or do u want to have septic...ya anji ko bula doon...marriage counselling aur shopping ke liye"!!

it was a fuming dr ashutosh who stepped out ...followed by a whimpering nidhi ...her kurta turning ted on the left shoulder...as baba looked on in shock n dismay...

note..DONT WORRY...NEXT UPDATE..MORE FUMES FROM DR HARDSTONE ..BUT THEN COOLING...N A SHORT HONEYMOON...NO NOT TO GOA...

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#24

Chapter Twenty two...

Jee...

Dr ashutosh took the scissors from the tray and cut open nidhi's kurta on the left shoulder..as the surgeon had a closer look.He cleaned the stitches as ashutosh held nidhi and as she winced and his hold tightened but there were no caresses...the dr put an ointment and looked at dr ashutosh "sir; the injury has reversed the healing..the soft epidermis is inflammed...as you can see..and if this continue..necrosis may set in..."dr ashutosh breathed in sharply n said'doctor we d need to do something..cant let her suffer more..can we"??the dr wiped his brow nervously..he very well knew the infamous dr hardstone.."sir thats why..i am prescribing 3 clavam injections..1000 mg each..hopefully by the third day..i would remove the stitches..i d give her one right now sir"as the dr wrote the prescription and got the injection...dr ashutosh extended his hand ..and asked for the syringe"iv ..."?? And dr nodded ..as ashutosh spoke"nidhi's veins are always difficult to find.."and then he injected the medicine..and as the dr handed him the prescription n dr ashutosh had a look...he asked"do u think..she can come with me to goa..becoz i have to..."?? The dr paused..n then collected courage to say"i know sir..u have two papers to present...but i am sorry..dr nidhi cant go..she needs complete rest..no dust no injury..and the sea breeze would only delay the healing...i m afraid..she has to stay back..."ashutosh thought for a moment and then shook hands with the dr..thanking him .

As they walked to the chemist store of the hospital..nidhi saw ashutosh talk to sudha bai..the nurse.she couldnt make out what...but then he came up..bought the painkillers , injections n bifilac and walked to the car..as nidhi followed in silence...

The drive back home was absolutely quiet..nidhi could sense n feel ashutosh's tense muscles ...n feel his disappointmebt...after all he had planned an outing..their first outing..taking out time from his busy schedule...n she had messed it all up...nidhi sighed...her own gloom taking over...she knew she had missed her chance to spend relaxed evenings with him...walking on the beach ..n watching the sunset together...n perhaps a lot more...but sadly that was not to be...nidhi could not hold back her tears...as the car stopped n ashutosh said in a terse voice "car me hi rahogi kya"?? And she emerged as he helped her...if he saw her tears ...he did not say anything..

When they entered..a tense baba n armaan were waiting..."kya hua ashu...nidhi.."nidhi entered...her shoulder dressed up...she looked at baba n then at her husband and went inside...their bedroom as ashu was stopped by baba..."kya hua ashu..."?? Ashutosh sighed n slumped on the sofa..."epidermal damage hai..clavam iv padega for three days...plus rest...only if she listens..."baba patted him'ashu...naaraaz na ho..bachchi hai..bahut choti hai"! Ashutosh looked at baba...his anger visibly simmering "jaanta hoon..but i have to go to goa tomorrow for 4 days..conference hai...socha tha uske saath jaaonga..but she needs to stay back..."baba nodded..and armaan sighed...and said"cant you stay back..."?? Ashutosh refused.."sorry...its my duty..i cant neglect it...she needs to learn it.."and ashutosh went in ...

Nidhi was sitting with her gown..he came in n changed her..carefully not touching her more than necessary..and as she tried to say something..he interrupted"painkiller lelo aur so jao..i have work to do.."and handing her the pills he went in to his study..closing the connecting door...

Nidhi kept looking at his side...feeling very lonely...they had been together just for 12 days...n yet she had got used to sleeping on his chest...nidhi closed her eyes...as tears flowed...n she tried to quieten herself...if only she had been more careful...but now it was too late..she had shattered his dreams...his plans...ufff!!

Dr ashutosh finalised his papers n ppt ..with an effort to insulate himself from all that had happened...his anger simmered..not only because he could not take nidhi along...but more because she had been foolish n had caused more pain to herself...ashutosh sighed...as he yawned n returned to the room...nidhi was fast asleep...he did not on the light n retired...not drawing her to his chest...she needed to be on her back..he lay thinking...what if necrosis set in...but he shrugged the idea...clavam was the best antibiotic...she would heal...but would she learn???

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Dr ashutosh got up early and came out to baba...sipping his tea"soi nidhi...ya pain mei hai"?? Asked baba...ashu did not reply ..instead he gave baba nidhi's prescription ..explaining everything..n ended"baba..agle do din aap ko dena hai iv injections...aur pain quotient ..."baba kept the prescription. .and held ashu's hand..."beta..medically main sab manage kar loonga ...per ..teri kami...kaise??? Nidhi abhi nayi hai...kaise akele..."?? Ashutosh stood up...his form stiffening...as he replied"baba...agar itni stupid harkatein karegi to suffer to karna hoga...i cant do much..."!!

Ashutosh entered his ..rather their bedroom..he looked around and then pulled out a suit case from the store..as he opened the wardrobe..he halted...n recalled something...he looked around for nidhi's cell...finding it..he checked the balance..105 rs.he shook his head and took it ..sat n recharged it with her 3G pack..n then found her purse...peeping into it..he checked the credit cards ...n then put about 30000Rs in it..

As he kept it ..her cell rang and nidhi opened her eyes...and he handed it to her..."tumhari marriage counsellor...zuroor kuch naya idea hoga..."nidhi took the cell..."anji...main baad mei baat karoongi...yeh jaa rahe hain..goa..zara packing ...ok bye"!!

And as ashutosh began to pack..nidhi got up..and overcoming fear...dared to say..."laaiye main kar deti hoon..."! Ashutosh warded her off.."dont worry...itne barson se kar raha hoon..ek baar aur kar sakta hoon...thanx..now just let me..."and nidhi hung her head ...n took her churidar kurta to change...as she was stepping in to the toilet...she heard him say..."sponge karo...abhi change karta hoon.."and nidhi nodded..*********

As they finished a late breakfast. .ashutosh got his suit case n addressed baba"chalta hoon baba...aapko nidhi ka medical regime to bata hi diya hai...aur hospital se nurse aaya karegi ..morning evening..to help her change ..n get ready..."and he bent to touch baba n kaka's feet ..and began to move out without glancing at nidhi...she broke the barriers of fear n spoke"main bhi chaloon..see off karne..plz"?? Ashu looked at her from the doorway...his eyes had an inscrutable look n he replied"no need. .i have called a cab..."and before she could say anything...he was gone...and she just stood there ..her eyes full of tears...

Baba looked at armaan...n he cleared his throat..as he patted nidhi"come on nidhi..4 din me aa jayega...koi kalapani thode hi gaya hai..aur waise bhi hardstone bahut miss karne wala hai ..apni dear wife ko...i tell u"and baba added'aur hum sab ..hum bhi yahaan pe khoob masti karenge..matlab ghar mei..bata ice cream pasand hain na tujhe..kya mangwaaoon...chocolate"?? And nidhi stood...sobbing silently as baba wiped her tears...n added"beta..uska gussa to tu janti hai..armaan sach keh raha hai...tujhe miss to karega zuroor...per beta ek baat yaad rakh...ashu jab ghabrata hai..chinta karta hai..to sabse zyaada gussa karta hai...woh ghabra gaya hai teri injury se...samjhi"?? And baba held nidhi's nose...as she smiled...and armaan made a clown face and handed baba a tissue!!!

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"Kya hua anji...nidhi se baat hui"?? It was shyama talking to anji..as she served her breakfast in bed..aloo paratha n coffee..as anji pushed her hair back n yawned"theek hai...per phir dressing hui hai...all my fault..bechari jaa bhi nahi saki goa..."as shyama aunty asked about thecprevious day...and why had nidhi tried clothes when she was injured...anji sighed"oh maa..how do i tell u...u know..i wanted her to buy...u know seductive stuff..."and shyama got up..knowing anji's pranks ..but anji held her hand..."u know maa...nidhi aur dr ashutosh...abhi tak...no ding dong..."shyama frowned"ding dong..."??? Anji slapped her head n whispered"first nite ...u know .nothing for 12 days...so..i thought..."shyama stood up ..a lil agitated"so tu usse advice deke aayi hai?? Jaanti kya hai tu shaadi..pati patni ke bandhan ke baare mei..."anji countered"aur woh kahin gaye bhi nahi..u know honeymoon..."shyama looked sternly"anji main auer tere papa bhi nahi gaye the honeymoon pe...so pyaar nahi karte the kya hum?? You n your weird ideas..behter yeh hoga ki tu apni shaadi pe dhyaan de..nidhi ke liye hain dr ashutosh..kaafi mature aur suljhe hue hain...aur bahut chahte hain nidhi ko..."anji yawned...as she crushed her pillow"i agree ki chahte hain..per dont you feel he is weird...i mean..no ding dong..."!! But then kept mumb as shyama gave her a frosty look...

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Dr ashutosh was driven to the Taj Exotica ..the best hotel in goa and as he checked in..the floor manager enquire d"sir..your wife..u had informed that you wanted a villa by the pool...overlooking the beach..."!! Ashutosh sighed n stated that his wife was unwell...n hence he was alone...

It was after he had hung his suits n ties that he looked around ...a lovely cottage ..with a beautiful sit out...next to the pool...overlooking the ocean...he sighed...looking at the pristine surroundings..all seemed terribly lonely...bland...colourless ..lifeless...the joy that he had been experiencing with nidhi being around...was suddenly missing..he seemed to be caught in an emotional vacuum..

Ashutosh sighed and ordered a cup of tea ...n a sandwich.he wont go for dinner..but would sit by the poolside n see the dusk fall...and then he was struck by the thought..had she eaten..or was she still crying?? Anger and frustration crept in again..as he threw the cushion away...if only...

He took up the cell...thought for a moment ...n then dialled land line...baba picked the phone..."ashu..theek se settle ho gaya..dinner khaya?? Best of luck for the presentation beta.."ashutosh..spoke"baba..nidhi..ne khaya khana..theek hai"?? Baba smiled as he spoke"theek hai..khana bhi khaya..injection..dawa sab kuch liya..ab so gayi hai...itti strong antibiotics se weakness...uthaaoon kya..ya uske mobile pe..."ashu replied"nahi sone deejiye..araam milega...woh sister aayi thi"?? And baba smiled at his hardstone' s soft core!!

Ashutosh came in and almost tutored himself to sleep alone...wondering which would be nidhi's side on this bed...and his hand outstretched. .to feel a molecule of her...

Next morning..he woke up early...n walked on the beach...reminiscencing his mornings...13 of them with nidhi...how she slept with her hair all over her face..he seemed to raise his gand to push them away...and bit his lip...had he been too harsh with her?? No..he thought ..afterall she was a dr...n she needed to realise she was not fit ...why did she behave so impulsively?? But then it was her impulsive ness ..her euphoria..her vibrancy that had attracted him ...n the attraction had matured into a deep strong love..love that had stood against the society...

Ashutosh went into bathe...n as he trimmed his beard...he recalled how two mornings back..he had scrubbed it on nidhi's soft cheeks...igniting a deep desire...in her as well as himself...he gulped...as he looked at his eyes...could nidhi fathom that the summer of anger that rose in them was due to the worry for her...???

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Nidhi had just finished a small breakfast of milk n cereal..inspite of armaan's insistence"oye..nidhi ye angrezon ka nashta london me chalega ..lucknow me nahi.."but she had just given a weak smile n said"i am not hungry. .."and got up...as baba said"beta thoda rest ker le phir tujhe albums dekhaaoonga..8 baras ka ashu...phir 10 baras ka...phir jab england gaya..."

Nidhi was lying in bed ..thinking of him...what else could she think of?? Had he even thought of her...baba had told her about the call...but couldnt he have called her...had he forgotten her number?? And suddenly the phone rang...nidhi grabbed it...a surprise...shyama aunty...

Nidhi took the call..her voice quaking with emotion..."aunty...aap"!!

"Haan beta..main jaanti hoon mujhe pehle call karna tha...per ..kai baar rishton ke chakravyuh mei phans jaati hoon..."

"Dadi bua ne mana kiya tha na...aunty"??

"Beta...ek baat kahu..jis din se tu gayi hai..bhai sahib to hansna bhool gaye hain...chess me bhi haarte hain inse..aur dadi bua ki to aawaaz hi nahi sunaai deti...bus pooja me baithi rehti hain...per tu waqt de...sab theek hoga..beta zindagi ka hur imtihaan himmat se zyaada dhairya...patience demand karta hai...khair tu apna bata..khush hai..? Wahaan sab chahte hain tujhe..."??

"Jee aunty..baba armaan sab..kaka bhi..."

"Aur tere woh"??

Nidhi blushed n then felt strangely nervous...what if aunty asked..."jee woh bhi...bahut khayal rakhte hain...aaj kal goa gaye hain..conference hai..mujhe injury hai..so...i couldnt go..."

"Hmmm..beta ek baat kahoon..."??

"Jee aunty..."

"Utshrankhal nadiyaan aawaaz bahut kerti hain...per unme paani zyaada nahi hota...ganga jaisi dharaaein chup chaap behti hain...beta tere dr ashurosh ka pyaar bhi aisa hai..gehra...per koi aawaaz nahi..bus shanti ka sur...zamaane ki aawaaz me iss sur ko kho nahi dena...unke thehraav..unke pyaar ki gehraayi ko samajhna...aur unke gusse ko samajh...use jeet...sachcha pyaar wahi hai..u ki tere liye fiqr..unka gussa..unka tere pe vishwaas...samjhi"??

Nidhi smiled..."lekin aunty aapko kaise pata unke gusse ke baare mei"??

"Beta ..teri naadaaniyon ko jaanti hoon main...so samajh sakti hoon unka reaction"

And both laughed...as nidhi finally asked"aunty aap ghar nahi aayengi...humare"??

"Bahut khush hoon ki tu ne usse "'hamaara ghar "kaha...anji to abtak "dr ranganath ka ghar"hi kehti hai...aaoongi beta jald aaoongi...aur haan nidhi ..yaad rakhna..vivah maatr do jismon ka mel nahi perantu do logon ka..do aatmaaon ka sangam hota hai...bye beta...aaj tujhse baat karke man hulka ho gaya"!!

Nidhi kept the phone...and her anger ..her disappointment seemed to give way to a surge of love...as she closed her eyes n the face of dr ashutosh appeared in front of her eyes...

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Dr ashutosh's first paper was widely appreciated and as after the interactive session they came for lunch, his colleagues n acquaintance s from the world almost surrounded him wanting to know about how matrimony virus had struck him finally...ashutosh smiled..but said very little ..adding an assurance that in the next conference they d meet his better half...dr nidhi ..ashutosh!!

No one dared to ask him about her being an intern...but when some drs nudged him about where was she working...ashutosh looked them in theceye n amswered"she has just done her internship...she d take up a job..or probably try for PG...n yes to satisfy ur curiosity...she was my intern n is 18 years my junior...thank you"!! N went out loosening his tie..as all drs gaped at him!!!

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Baba and armaan showed nidhi the album of ashutosh..the various phases of his life from an emaciated young orphan to a medical topper...baba smiled a proud smile n said"to yeh hai mera beta...mera guroor..mera ashu..."and nidhi had tears in her eyes...tears of reverence for this father son relationship ..beyond the bonds of dna strands...the only strands that connected them were strands of love n dedication...the two were each other's weakness n strength...both...

As nidhi got up..baba stopped her"nidhi..injection time...last one...kal chalenge kgh..."n nidhi pouted...like a child as baba injected her...

And as she got up...he said"ek minute beta...us din ashu yeh laya tha..pata nahi kya hai..teri injury mein sab bhool gayaa"!! Nidhi looked at the gift pack...n opened it...baba...sensing it maybe a personal gift moved away...n lo!! It was the beautiful framed selfie moment ...nidhi was about to hug itwhen she saw baba n blushed..."photo hai..humari selfie"and ran in...as baba cried"aaraam se beta..abke chot lagi to meri bhi class lagegi dr hardstone se'!!!

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Ashutosh had got free from the day ...tomorrow was his second paper..n then e next day sight seeing.what sights without nidhi...he rued...n then felt guilty that he had not talked to her even once...what if she was crying...or angry..or felt neglected...hadnt he punished her enough...

as he walked..his cell rang..it was baba..asking his welfare n telling that nidhi was much better n most probably the next morning d be free from stitches...Ashutosh interrupted"baba..rat ke 11 baje itni aawaaz kya hai"?? Baba laughed"arre beta toofan aa raha hai..bijli kadak rahi hai..aur tez baarish..."dr ashutosh stopped dead in his tracks"aur nidhi..nudhi kahaan hai"?? Baba smiled"beta apne room me ..so.raho hogi ab..."ashutosh mumbled good nite n hung up...as he hurried into the villa..

he knew nidhi coyld not sleep in stormy nights..the thunder scared her...poor girl!! How she had settled on his chest that night. .secure in his arms...if only he was there...

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Nidhi sat in bed..with the lamp on...feeling scared..n lonely...as she tried to look at their photo...it was strange..she was never scared ogf anything in life...but thunder n lightening scared her...she almost clattered her teeth...should she sit in the drawing room?? Or ring anji...but she had gone back to dr ranganath. ...if only...and nidhi's cell rang...

It was finally the call for which she had been waiting but just as she picked up...the thunder roared n her voice quivered...as from the other end the calming voice of her husband said"daro nahi ..nidhi..kho..i am here..sun rahi ho na mujhe..."?? And nidhi heaved a sigh of relief...n replied thst one word that was becoming her universe"jee"!! And both of them separated by distances but united by their heartbeats smiled...sainyaan...

Note NEXT UPDATE SUPPPER ROMANTIC

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Posted: 10 years ago

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Chapter Twenty three...

Jee se Ashutosh tak ka safar & quo...

"Nidhi...sun sakti ho na meri aawaaz...khidkiyaan band hain na?? "And nidhi nodded...as a patient ashutosh smiled and said"nidhi...meri stupid nidhi..phone pe main tumhara sir hilaana nahi dekh sakta..plz bolo.."and nidhi smiled..."jee sab windows band hain...per bijli ek dum zor se kadak rahi hai..."ashutosh turned serious.."nidhi..plz daro nahi...dekho light on karo...aur try watching tv..."nidhi pouted"nahi aa raha...tata sky says bad weather...kya karoon...koi videos to hai nahi...you tube bhi nahi chal raha..."ashutosh bit his lip...he scratched his hair...just as he heard a loud thunder..and nidhi whimpered...ashutosh sat up...extending his hand to caress her...and then realising..he was miles away...and suddenly he could sense nidhi sobbing...almost like a child...he cringed...oh god why had he left her alone..damn the paper..."nidhi...nidhi..plz..achcha baat suno meri ..bolo ..kuch bolo plz...nidhi.."! Nidhi wiped her tears n spoke.."aap nahi hain na...the room is seeming veryyy big n lonely...mera mann nahi lag raha..buss..aur yeh mausam...its very..very scary..."ashutosh tried to assuage her..."suno meri baat..i know tumhe darr lagta hai..but nidhi you are a dr..a logical mind..koi baadal aur bijli se darta hai bhala??"nidhi shook her head..."i understand...per mai darti hoon ..kya karoon..aap bataaiye..."her voice quivered and ashutosh looked at his watch..it was 12.45"ok..lets do one thing..baatein karte hain..i mean u talk..i d listen..raat bhi kat jaayegi..shayad mausam bhi badal jaye..kyun"?? Nidhi pushed back her hair n sat up.."bataaiye na goa kaisa hai..how s the beach??..aapke room se dikhta hai samudra"?? Ashutosh smiled...as he looked outside..and said"jaanti ho nidhi ..i am in a cottage..overlooking the sea..socha tha tum bhi aaogi..."!! Nidhi sighed"i have never been to goa...per samundar dekha hai kerala mei...yaad hai..hum mile the ...un pedon ke beech...jab..."ashutosh cut her short...he did not want her to recall the bleak days of kerala...what if she had a panic attack again...ashutosh braced up...he had to keep her distracted...she had not had a panic attack for a while now..but he knew as a dr...she was susceptible. ...he spoke"lets talk goa...not kerala...pata hai..yahaan kaaju bahut milte hain..do u like kajus...spicey wale ya plain"?? Nidhi answered gleefully"yesss i love kaju...per per..."ashu raised his eyebrow.."per kya.."?? Nidhi spoke"they r very expensive..."ashutosh broke into a smile..his frown clearing.."god...your economics!! Yeh batao..a.c chalaya hai yaa bijli ka bill bachaa rahi ho"?? Nidhi laughed a lil "jee...on kiya hai...but continuous zaroorat nahi hai..."ashutosh seemed to be at his wits end..as he was never very great with words...and that too over the phone...however nidhi came to his rescue..."aaj jaante hain kya hua..."?? Ashutosh asked"tell me"?? And nidhi elaborated"shyama aunty called up...bahut der baat ki...bahut kuch samjhaaya..i felt very nice...really nice...laga ..laga ki...ghar se connection jud gaya...phir se..."ashutosh kept quiet...he knew how nidhi missed her home..n her father...he closed his eyes...thinking of what he could do...nidhi spoke"neend aa rahi hai na aapko...kal presentation hai na aapka...how do u feel...nervous "?? Ashitosh shook his head n as nidhi nudged him he said"ab to huzzarro presentations de chuka hoon..no nervousness...i like conferences...per haan is conference mei...kuch kami mehsoos ho rahi hai..."nidhi kept quiet for once and said..."3 baj gaye...ab so jaaiye..dadi bua kehti hain..3 baje to pratah kaal ho jaata hai..phir nahi darna chahiye..."ashutosh smiled n sighed almost at the same time...realising how childhood never leaves a person...he looked into the cell n spoke softly"theek hai so jaao...aur koi bhi problem ho to phone karna...ok"?? Nidhi said"aap parson aayenge na...kab hai flight?? May i come to recieve you...see off to karne nahi diya..."!! Ashutosh bit his lip..recalking his fit of rage...n then said"pehle kal subah stiches katwaao...injections lag gaye teeno...dard hus bahut"?? Nidhi replied"nahi to...baba is an excellent dr...aur haan aapki purani photos dekhi...aur ice cream bhi khayi...but tab bhi...aap aayenge to ..."?"to kya nidhi..."?? Nidhi wrinkled her nose"to kuch nahi...buss ab soiyee ..i d also sleep...aur ..bataiyega flight details...n haan ek baat aur...thank you...woh selfie frame karaane ke liye...bahut achchi hai...just lovely..."!!ashutosh smiled a little shyly n wanted to drop a kiss into the phone...but refrained from doing so...he just said again"good nite...nidhi..sleep well..."and she yawned back"hmmm jee"!!...

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"Good morning sir.."it was dr gandhi wishing baba as he along with entered the chamber ..baba smiled benevolently n said"doc...nidhi's stitches need to be removed.."dr gandhi took nidhi into the curtained chamber..n baba asked"beta...do u want me"??"no baba..i am ok"!! And dr gandhi saw the dried stitches"yes dr nidhi..u r finally going to be free..."!!and as he cut the stitches n pulled out the thread...nidhi winced...n missed dr ashutosh's firm grip on her shoulder...she fought back her tears...which arose less out of pain..n more out of the vacuum that dr ashutosh's ansence created. .."we r done..now raise your arm..does it hurt..

"?? Nidhi shook her head n said"no sir i am fine..now can i do work ..in the kitchen...n join duty.."?? Dr gandhi smiled as they emerged n looked at baba"sir the stitches have been removed..she s absolutely fine...can work..drive..sab kuch"!! Baba smiled as he thanked the dr...n both walked out..stopping for a moment in front of the cabin that bore the nameplate which bore the name that was the sheet anchor of their lives..."Dr ASHUTOSH"!..baba smiled n patted nidhi.."beta ashu ko message to kkar de.."nidhi smiled"jee baba whatsapp ker diya...abhi to paper read kar rahe honge na..."baba nodded"haan beta..ashu ki zindagi mei kaam ki bahut importance hai...usse disturbance nahi pasand...tu to jaanti hi hai..."!! And nidhi giggled"are dr hardstone ko kaun nahi jaanta"!! And baba tousled her hair n said:tera hua ab to dr hardstone..."!! And nidhi lowered her eyelids...

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"Excellent paper dr...highly impressive. .you have opened a new foray into brain surgery"!!all delegates seem to be overwhelmed at dr ashutosh's presentation...as he smiled n thanked in his characteristic cut n dry manner...till dr lily fernandez asked"doc..now kal sight seeing ...all fun..coming "?? And dr ashutosh looked at his watch..3.30 in the evening...he had other plans..as he left for the cottage with quickening steps...thinking of a face ...n imagining the fascination of a smile that he alone could bring on it...a gleam in those lovely eyes...

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"Arre beta tum...aaj bade dino baad...aao ..aahu to hai nahi..."it was kaka who opened the door and found dr mallika standing in a shaded lavender sari ..."jaanti hoon kaka..main to nidhi se milne aayi..."kaka called out "nidhi beti"and nidhi ran out almost like a kid"jee kaka"!! And stopped in her tracks..seeing the unexpected guest...but then the responsibilty of a hostess dawned n she said"arre dr mallika..plz baithiye na..."and mallika smiled a wide smile..as nidhi sat opposite...n she said"yahaan aao mere paas nidhi..tumhe dekhoon to..how is your wound now..."?? Nidhi came to her n showed how the skin felt now...dr mallika observed n said"thoda careful rehna abhi..redness hai..medicines over"?? N nidhi nodded as she got up to bring tea n upma..."if i recall aapko upma pasand hai na'?? Mallika nodded n added"haan..college canteen me main humesha upma aur ashutosh humesha poha khate the...with black coffee"!! Nidhi smiled as she said"ab bhi poha pasand hai...per coffee mei doodh aa gaya ab"!! Mallika smiled...and asked.."tell me..kaisa lag raha hai...aahutosh ke bina..i mean job bhi nahi hai...koi kaam...housewife rahogi kya"?? Nidhi smiled"nahi ..dr mallika ..jeevan sandhya join karoongi monday se...phir when they relieve me...maybe i apply for..."mallika held her hand"yes nidhi main bhi yehi chahti hoon..come back to kgh...mere dil se bahut bada bojh hat jaayega..."nidhi held her hand "dr mallika main kgh lautoon ya na lautoon...aap apne dil se bojh hataa deejiye..kyunki main zindagi me jo chahti thi..woh mujhe mil gaya...dr ashutosh mil gaye..ab aur kisi khushi ki tammanna nahi rahi..."and mallika smiled...though nidhi could feel the colour fade from her cheeks...oh! Inspite of all that had happened ...nidhi had a pang of sorrow for the woman..the highly qualified surgeon who had given up so many job opportunities just to be with the man she loved...n waited for ..12 long years..knowing v well that he would never be more than a friend to her...just a friend...

"Arre mallika...aaj kaise"!! It was baba..a lil surprised to see mallika at home..talking warmly to nidhi...he had expected her to be a volcano...of hatred...baba seem to give her a close look...as mallika shifted ..a lil uncomfortable. .and said"bus baba ..nidhi se milne aa gayi..socha dekh loon..kaisi hai.."!! Baba laughed a relaxed laugh n said"dekh to beta..nidhi ne kaise sambhaal liya ashu ko...aur uske ghar ko...maine to ummed chod di thi ...ki ashu ki zindagi sanwaregi..per nidhi aayi...aur sab badal gaya..."!! And nidhi smiled ..as mallika got up...n said"chalti hoon baba..."and as nidhi came out ..mallika asked"kal aayenge ashutosh..."nidhi nodded"unhi ka intezaar kar rahi hoon..."!! And mallika..a strange sadness coming into her eyes said"tumhara intezaar to kal khatm ho hi jaayega...nidhi..per kabhi kisi kisi ki zindagi hi intezaar me nikal jaati hai...aur shayad zindagi khatm ho jaati hai..per intezaar nahi khatm hota..."and dr mallika patted nidhi's cheek affectionately and went to her lovely car...as nidhi kept standing..a lil lost..till she heard baba call 'beta ashu ko phone to laga..ab to free hoga.."!!

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It was 10.30 in the night and baba n nidhi were walking in tension as dr ashutosh's phone was constantly unavailable..switched off...where was he?? Nidhi said"i think lets ring the hotel..they d connect to the room"!! But as baba was about to agree armaan vetoed"nahi nidhi..irritate ho jaayega woh..must be in the conference ya dinner...nahi le sakta hoga phone...koi bachcha nahi hai..."but nidhi..now really nervous n close to tears said"but ek message to de sakte the...itna kya kaam..."and armaan looked at baba"baba samjhaiye nidhi ko...ashu ke liye kaam se bada kuch nahi...she has to realise that...waise bhi naaraaz ho ke gaya hai..."nidhi wiped her tears n was about to dial the hotel ...when she saw a glare of headlights ..n a gleam in baba's eyes...n within minutes...dr ashutosh was standing in the doorway...in his grey suit...n a pale pink tie hanging from the collar...as armaan smiled n baba was left gaping...nidhi couldnt stand it...the torture of the wait...not getting the call through ...n now his sudden arrival...forgetting everything n everyone she almost dashed to him...quite like she had done in kerala...more than a year back...n then dazed for a moment..looking into his deep intense eyes..before hugging him...throwingbherself on his chest...holding him tight...as dr ashutosh too hugged her back...almost as if he was holding on to life...and it was armaan's suggestive cough that brought both of them back to where they were...n ashutosh slowly separated her...but kept holding her for a while...but then came up n touched baba's feet...as armaan hugged him n said"waah beta ..kya surprise diya...nidhi to rone wali thi abhi..."!! And he laughed as baba held armaan's ear..."badmaash tujhe pata tha na..bataa"!! And ashutosh just stood there giving a wry smile...as kaka laid dinner...and baba added"kal subah hulwa banaayegi ..neg dena hoga armaan...samjha"!! And armaan pouted...as baba hit him!!! And a tired ashutosh stood up..."chalta hoon baba ..thak gaya..."and nidhi cleared as kaka said"beta tu use night suit de..yeh sab rehne de..main ker loonga"and nidhi entered the room...

Dr ashutosh was taking off his tie n coat...as she opened the wardrobe n gave him his tees n tracks...and put the clothes for dry cleaning. .dr aahutosh went into bathe as nidhi changed in the room..in her pink nightie..n just as she was about to wear the gown..he emerged in his tees n black tracks..looking at her..."good khud change ker liya..letme see your shoulder.."and nidhi stood there as he slipped her strap to touch the shoulder...n she almost bit her lip...as he raised his eyebrow..."pain"?? N she shook her head ..."naa..i am fine...aapka trip kaisa raha"?? Asked nidhi as they lay down..and ashutosh looked at her..n then holdingvher he asked"aaj raat baarish nahi ho rahi...to paas nahi aaogi"?? And nidhi blushed...as he pulled her to his chest..caressing her hair..and then as his fingers ran through her yresses...he asked her softly..."nidhi...i know..i am a doctor...its not very easy for a girl...the first time...but ..but are you ready..i mean.."and nidhi blushed...as she quietly dropped a kiss on his chest...almost opening the flood gates to his passion...that he had kept firmly leashed till now..

Nidhi was a doctor..she knew all that was going tp happen..she had married friends who always discussed their favourite topic endlessly...n she too had secretly imagined all that he could do to her...specially after that powerful kiss...n the way he had rubbed his beard on her cheek..the next day...but all that nidhi was experiencing was far beyond anything she could have imagined...uptil now she had only felt the intensity of his eyes...the strength of his voice..but tonight she felt the strength of his fingers...the passion of his lips...that were bringing each centimetre of her alive...there was no room..absolutely no room for shyness..as he explored her..feeling her..touching her...teasing her...observing the quickening of her breathing ...and he paused...to look at her...his bride..as she closed her eyes...not in fear..but in quaking moist expectation ...of what she could sense was not very far...ashutosh paused for a second...before her soft skin felt his manly beard...scrapping the soft curves...n nidhi moaned...she seemed to feel like the parched earth..thirsty..till the soul...n his love was the monsoon that was going to quench that thirst forever ...

As he made her shift a little n looked into her eyes...she blushed...as he united with her...breaking all barriers ..and making her experience that shuddering moment when the boundaries between pain n pleasure get blurred...nidhi could feel herself exploding like a supernova...her heart thudding wildly ...as dr ashutosh slowly withdrew...and not knowing how..not knowing why...for the first time his name escaped her lips...without any salutations. ..she moaned"ashutosh..."and in return ..he just hugged her...pulling her to him..realising she was sleepy...n he too needed some rest...but the tornado of passion was still raging...in a man who had been a monk till now...

It was at about 4 in the morning when nidhi felt him move...entwining his long legs around hers...she realised ...she had slept off ...wearing only his arms around her...and it seems he could sense her desire better than she herself could...and as she turned to hide her face in his hairy chest...she knew she was going to be claimed again..this time was a lil different...the morning light was peeping n she could see his face..his eyes flickering with a burning desire ...as she held his face in her hands n raised herself to kiss him...sucking his lower lip...and he lazily seemed to reclaim her...feeling the marks of his own passion of the night...but now he was a lil more relaxed...but nidhi seemed to crave for him...as he smiled n pulled her nose..and began to examine n explore her...as she moaned his name..."ashutosh..."and as she was claimed a second time..she could feel herself being hit by high waves...her ears tingling..and she could feel nothing except the feeling of that completeness...which is so abstract...nidhi held on to him...even as he tried to separate...n he hugged her

..realising this union was as much an emotional need ...as a physical one..he drew her close...as she turned...his hand rested comfortably on her bosom...as she slept...sound n secure...with each square centimetre of her .body like her soul having the stamp of the one n only man she had ever loved...

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Dr ashutosh opened his eyes...to the beautiful nidhi sleeping next to him...fully his in all possible ways...he extricated his hand and she turned...as if feeling incomplete...without his touch...he looked at her form now in full light...and then recalling the unbridled passion of the night ..he bit his lip...had he given her pain?? But he relaxed as he saw nidhi smile in her sleep...n he removed the duvet to kiss her belly...seeing his large hands on her petite tummy...he could see the redness on her bosom..and he rubbed his beard...as nidhi mumbled..."nightie deejiye na jee..."and he threw the garment at her..civering her with the duvet...and casually wore his clothes that lay discarded ...as he ran his fingers thru his hair n emerged...closing the door softly...and smiled as he saw baba n armaan sip tea..they looked at him..he thought a lil strangely...as he sat and poured out a cup of tea for himself...as armaan looked at baba...who had a strange look in his eyes...as he said"ashu aspatal kab jaayega"?? Ashutosh yawned "baba ..9 baje..."baba looked at him"to jaa beta naha le...change ker le..."dr ashutosh lazed ..."time hai baba..."but then stopped midway as his gaze travelled with baba's to his white tees...smeared on it was nidhi's sindoor...the tell tale marks of what had happened through the night. ...

An embarrassed ashutosh stood up..saying "main ready ho jaata hoon..."n then looking from his bedroom door ..he said"baba sochta hoon..iss sunday..ek party..i mean a kind of reception...usse achcha lagega..."!! And baba smiled n nodded..unable to speak...as he looked at ashu...n armaan said"kaka...aaj naahta nidhi ke haath ka..."!!

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#26

Chapter Twenty four.,,,,

aapki aur meri Nidhi...

To anjani ...my constant inspiration in this ff...

DR.Ashutosh got ready...and as he took his own clothes out from the wardrobe; he smiled at blissfully sleeping nidhi...her nightie in her hands..and only her face out of the duvet..

As he knotted his tie ..he walked n sat by his wife..n pushing her long hair back..he put a warm hand..mind you the back of it on her cheek n said"nidhi...nidhi..."and a sleepy nidhi emerged from the duvet...like sun from behind dark clouds...and as the duvet fell off exposing her bosom..she quickly pulled up the duvet...and then pulled her nightie over her head...as her husband looked at her..half amused..half mocking her shyness...and then held her by the waist..."naashta nahi milega kya aaj"?? And nidhi giggled nervously"oh god..halwa poori banana hai..i d better rush..."and ashutosh just reminded her..."aise nightie mei"?? And she poked her tongue out...n ran into the toilet...

It was 10 mins later that she emerged wrapped in a large towel...pulling out her clothes from the wardrobe...andd tried dressing up..with minimum exposure...which was quite impossible..n so ashutosh spoke from his study table...raising his eyes from the paper..."i think its a wasted effort...after last night...dont you think so"!! And nidhi felt her ears burn...with shyness...n desire!!!

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"Baba..armaanjee nashta lag gaya...aaiye plz"cried out nidhi..as she arranged hare chane..sooji halwa n pooris with salad on the table..and armaan almost ran...oggling at the food ..n saying"bhai waah"!! And then added"apne dr hardstone ko bhi bula leejiye plz"and nidhi laughed...as dr ashutosh emerged..

Baba loved the kismiss in the halwa...n infact ashu had to resyrain him .."bus baba dont over eat plz..."and baba smiled.."beta...itne armaan ..itni ummedon ke baad aaya hai yeh din...

"And got up...only to return with a big jewellery box..."khol ke dekh beta..pasand hai tujhe...nahi to badalwa doonga"!! Nidhi opened the box..it was an antique kundan set..and nidhi loved it as she touched baba's feet ...as baba hugged her..n said"mere ashu ki khushi...iss ghar ki khushi...hum sab ki khushi hai tu"!! And nidhi smiled ...her joy brimming in her eyes...

Dr ashutosh got up n said"baba..shaam ko party plan karenge..."and then looking at nidhi..he said"haan..forgot to tell you..i was thinking..ki lets have a reception..you d get to meet everyone...and i hope achcha lagega tumhe...chalta hoon..."and before nidhi could react to the wonderful news...he was gone..as nidhi pouted..and then broke into a smile...

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It was after a long surgery and details of patients taken from dr mallika that ashutosh rang dr ranganath n asked for a list of drs of lucknow...

A surprised ranganath got the list..n mallika asked as she got up collecting the files..."kya karoge iss list ka..."?? Dr ashutosh raised his eyebrow as he accepted the list and said pretty nonchalantly.."nidhi aur meri shadi ka ek reception de raha hoon..so for that..."and then without waiting for her reaction..he got up n took his coat. .patted ranganath n asked with a smile"how is anji...tell her aaye nidhi se milne"!!...and he was gone...as a dazed ranganath smiled n looked at mallika"dr nidhi ka asar...waah "!! And mallika was left trying to work a smile from under her tears...yess such was life..

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The entire day baba had been asking nidhi what would she like for reception...at home or in a hotel..and then her proposal for the card...and as dr ashutosh entered...and nidhi got up..to take his coat n bag..he smiled as he looked at the papers ..n said"nahaa ke aaya bus"and nidhi followed him in ...taking out his casuals..hanging his coat n then came to the kitchen to fix tea n sandwiches ..

As she got the tray; dr ashutosh was seeing the card that she n baba had designed..."theek hai..perfect..nidhi make your list..of friends ..or who so ever..."said he as he bit into a sandwich..n nidhi seemed a lil sad...he observed that.."cards aa jaayein to i d go to invite col verma myself..."nidhi sighed n got up...still confused as to whether her father n dadi bua will come or not??

Ashutosh agreed to what baba suggested n said"nidhi kal i d take the first half off...lets shop a lil for the reception..n then tie up with rohan n anji n lets meet for lunch..wherever u guys want...but not a disco.."and nidhi smiled finally...n ashutosh relaxed..

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After dinner as ashutosh sat on the sofa by the window and took his cup of coffee...he held nidhi's hand"tum nahi logi..."?? Nidhi did not answer..just sat by him...he took a few sips from the mug n gave her the coffee "lo piyo..."n nidhi took it..as she sipped...he held her n said"yehi chinta hai na..ki col verma aayenge ya nahi...iss baar nahi to phir sahi..kabhi na kabhi to aayenge..i can promise that"!! Nidhi stood up..and looked away"naa...i was thinking..agar aapse rude hue to...mujhe bahut bura lagega..."! Ashu held her face n said"tumhe kyun bura lagega..this is between me n my father in law..."and he kissed nidhi on the lips...and touched her cheek..."go ..run n brush..nahi to daanton me cavities ho jaayengi..."!!

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"Uthiye chaai.."it was nidhi touching dr ashutosh's hair as he opened his eyes n looked at her...a smile descending into his eyes...as he accepted the cup...but then gave it to her n said"tum piyo...i d just come"! And nidhi sipped..n hummed "kabhi neem neem..kabhi shahed shahed ...mharo piya..."and ashutosh suddenly emerged from the wash room n quipped..."so mai neem aur shahed dono hoon"!! And nidhi bit her tongue..."chalo ready ho jaao...breakfast ke liye keh do plz"! Nidhi got up..."main khud banati hoon..."and ashutosh replied"why?? Kaka hain...you dont need to cook every day..buss dekho ki jo chahti ho woh bana dein...ab tum job bhi join karogi...phir.."?? Nidhi looked at him.."aap chahte hain...nahi karoon job"?? Ashutosh finished the tea ..n replied"dont be silly...i want you working...aur next month PG ka foerm bhi fill kar dena..ok..u r such a bright dr..need to carve a career for yourself..ghar chal jaayega..dont worry..u can hire more maids...bus yeh dekhna ki kaka is ok with them..ab chalo..ready ho..and yes...would you wear a sari...or something more fancy...lehnga stuff"?? Nidhi smiled"aap ko kya achcha lagega"?? He laughed and said"it just doesnt matter..tum tum ho...mujhe to aise jaise roz rehti ho...waise hi achchi lagti ho...woh pehanna jo tumne socha ho..tumhara mann ho..."nidhi held his tees..."to kya main bhi aapka suit nahi pasand ker sakti..."?? Ashutosh looked into her eyes...was she over awed by him...by living with him...he smiled n got up..."you may choose...but yes open suit...i hate band galas..feel asphyxiated...chalo ab..ready ho jaayein"!!

Nidhi was running herself a bath..shampooing her tresses when dr ashutosh entered to trim his beard..she felt awkward...very much so...but then as he began to talk...her tension dissolved...as he asked her suggestions about the food ..n decor of the party...as nidhi dried herself..and wore her kurta...she said"some how..main feel karti hoon..ghar mei hi..hona chahiye reception..."!! And ashutosh smiled..and said.."do u want any changes in this wash room...a bigger tub or anything?? Ya room mei..are u comfortable:?? Nidhi nodded..."jee...i dont need anything...sab kuch to hai ..."! And she came out and completed her attire...and wore one pair of matching cosmetic earrings that ashutosh had ordered...and dr ashutosh kept looking at her reflection in the mirror...!!

As they breakfast got over..armaan got up n said"ashu tum log shop karo...i d get the decor options...n list of caterers...ok"?? Ashutosh nodded...n exchanged a glance that said"armaan..i depend on you..."and then as they got up..baba came with a cheque..."ashu...main jaantaa hoon koi kami nahi hai..per beta yeh rakh le...aakhir baba hoon tera...nahi"?? And father n son hugged each other..as they walked out...for their shopping...

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Nidhi flipped through the suits at the Raymonds show room...n she selected a few..blue n grey ones...but then her eyes fell on a black one...she left all n took that one..."yeh try karenge aap..."?? Dr ashutosh nodded n went into try...emerging out looking stunning...she ran to him..but stopped short ...recalling it was a store...Ashutosh frowned...but the frown was close to a smile...a typically ashutosh smile...a wry one...and he added"one white shirt...n lets see some silk ties...wine coloured..."and soon they emerged with all that dr ashutosh was to wear..n drove to nalli's to pick a sari...but as they parked the car...nidhi gazed at the new nakshatra showroom...and then began walking to nallis...but she was suddenly held by her elbow n guided into the diamond gallery..

"Lets see some solitaires.."! And withi n moments they were gazing at hundreds of solitaire studs n danglers...nidhi finally picked one pair...with diamonds surrounded by gold bands ...nidhi asked "how much for..."?? Dr ashutosh stopped the salesman..n took the studs.."pack them...do u have matching bangles..."?? And the sales man immiediately took out a tray of bangles with matching settings..

ashutosh's phone rang..it was kgh..he mumbled"ek minute nidhi.."and as he moved away..the sales man gave nidhi the bangles ..she found them tight...n returned them..but the over enthusiastic salesman insisted they were the right size ..n taking nidhi's hand; he began to force the bangle on her hand ..and as he pressed her knuckles..nidhi cried "ouuuchhh"!! And within a split second dr ashutosh cut his call n was by her side...holding her hand...his face in a scowl..."will you plz stop forcing the bangle on my wife's hand...dekho scratch ho gaya hai usse..

can i have some ice plz...

"He snarled...and almost immediately the manager n owner came...ice was rushed in..n even though nidhi said it was nothing major..ashutosh did not pay any heed to her n kept rubbing the ice on the scratch...

As the angry manager told the salesman to be off...ashutosh looked at nidhi..n she said"plz..it was not his fault..he is just doing his job..."and then taking her hand from ashutosh ..she said"bhai..ek size bade bangles..."ashutosh liked the solitaire studded bangles...but his eyes were fixed on a tiara pendent..."may i see that..."and as he lufted it...he saw its reflection in nidhi's eyes...n he got up..."plz pack everything..."nidhi was shocked to see the bill 12 lakhs!!! Nearly the budget of 6 months of her father's house...she pulled at his coat sleeve..not wanting to make a scene...but dr ashutosh simply said"no economic s lessons plz"!!

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Rohan shook hands warmly with dr ashutosh n both he n anji hugged nidhi as they sat in the italian restaurant PIZZARO...but other than a scared hi..there seemed to have been no exchanges between anji n aahutosh!!

As the food was ordered..pizzas sphagetti n pepsi..dr ashutosh added"one cold salad plz ...n a juice"! Anji looked at nidhi...as she cleared her throat...Rohan asked'sirjee..let me tell u...aapki biwi ne bulaya hai..to treat aapki hai..hai na"!! And dr ashutosh smiled"well biwi meri hai..aur treat bhi ..so enjoy..."and anji shifted a lil uneasily...knowing how angry ashutosh must be with her...ashutosh had an amused smile..seeing the interaction..the energy of these youngsters ..and as the food came he himself got up n served...after all he was the host...but as nidhi offered him a pizza triangle he shook his head..n stuck to his diet...listening patiently to anji's yakking of the honeymoon trip...the fun...n he saw a fleeting glint of gloom in nidhi's eyes...he did not say anything...but when the ice creams came..he took a large scoop n put it in nidhi's mouth...n asked rohan.."rohan...a pic plz"!! And then looking at anji he said"hey anji..how about teaching me selfies..."and the ice seemed to melt...as anji taught him the angles...n he was a quick learner..indeed..

As they got up..ashutosh handed over things to nidhi n said"rohan can drop ypu..i have to go to kgh now..."raat me der hogi..and then looking at anji he said"anji..tum nidhi ke bachpan ki friend ho...she is incomplete sans you...aati raha karo...ya isse bula liya karo...you guys should always be a gang...kabhi kabhi i d also join..."and anji smiled"ok..sir..next time chinese"!! And ashutosh nodded and smiled as rohan said"poor aap...abke khimchee salad khana...green tea ke sath"!!

As nidhi sat with rohan ..anji waved a bye...but then ran to nidhi n said"achcha hua mai nahi mili thi zyada tere dr hardstone se...nahi to mujhe pyaar ho jaata"!! And nidhi broke into a sunshine smile...

**************dr ashutosh entered his room at about 12 in the night...and smiled to see his clothes laid on the bed...but had a lump in his throat as he saw nidhi lying on the sofa...her food coveted by a plate...she had been waiting for him...ashutosh stood overwhelmed. ...it was his dream come true...his nidhi waiting for him...

He emerged from the wash room...heated the food n then came n touched her cheek...she got up with a start...only to relax as he held her...and admonished"khana kyun nahi khaya:"?? And nidhi just pouted"salman khan ka intezaar kar rahi thi...chaliye lets eat..."and she took a bite n put it in his mouth...ashutosh kissed infact sucked her fingers...but did not feed her...till nidhi opened her mouth n said"return bite"!!! And he laughed"yeh anji the marriage counsellor ne aaj sikhaaya"?? Nidhi smiled as she began to rub his shoulders..."thanx...you were so good ..."ashutosh pulled her to his lap..n asked..his eyes burning with intensity..."am i normally bad"?? And nidhi put her arms around him...

As they came to the bed...he pulled her to his chest ...his fingers running thru her hair...he could feel her nipples hardened against her chest...but her eyes were drooping with sleep...he kissed her softly n said"sleep...you need that more than anything else..."but his hands kept grazing her back...her waist...and finally nidhi took his hand n put it across her bosom..n fell into blissful sleep...as dr ashutosh kept gazing at her...till fatigue n sleep vanquished him...

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"Dekho ...the card"ashutosh pulled out the white n golden card..n showed it to nidhi...two days later..as they sat on the sofa...it was not a card...it seemed a culmination of many dreams...theirs...baba's...nidhi took the card n kissed it...as she kept it...n said"meri list hai...about 60 people...theek hai na"?? Ashutosh nodded...n then got up..holding her in his arms...he put a finger under her chin n asked"ek baat bataaogi...are you happy...with me..."?? And nidhi kept quiet ..for a moment..n then replied a reply that d ring in her husband's ears forever"jee...my happiness lies with you...in you...aapke saath reh pana...isse zyada kuch nahi..."she couldn't complete her line...as tears flowed out...and ashitosh kissed her...

It was much later...as she lay in his arms...having been claimed by him...playing with his beard...and he caressing her throat...her marble breasts...she looked at him...and as he feltvher glance...he just covered her eyes with his palms...and brought her to him..he knew ...the look in her eyes told him...she was aching for him..he knew he had to be careful..after all he was the senior partner...senior by 18 years...n as he said"hey nidhi...we need to sort this out...dont we..."?? But nidhi wasnt listening...she put her self on his chest...n waited to be claimed...he knew...sex for her was not a need...but an emotional anchor...she felt an inseparable part of him...but what if!!! They needed to talk...after the reception...he did not wish to burden her with anything for which she wasnt ready...he looked at her n kissed her once more...as if saying ..."dont worry..i m there to protect you"!!!

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"Good morning col verma"!! It was a shocked cv seeing his son in law stand in the door way...he hurried"kya hua dr ashutosh. ..nidhi..."?? Ashutosh smiled"dont worry...colonel verma...nidhi theek hai...main to yeh vard dene aaya tha...ek reception hai..parson..nidhi ka aur mera bhi bahut mann hai ki aap aur dadi bua aayein...nidhi bahut excited hai...kyunki humari shadi mei koi function to hua nahi...so i thought at least a reception. ..

"!!

cv looked at his son in law...an inscrutable expression on his face..

"Dr ...ashutosh...aap ko nahi lagta jaise bachchon ko hum ice cream de ke khush karte hain...waise hi aap nidhi ko...reception...heere ..keemti saris...yeh sab deke khush karna chahte hain...but do u think this will last...kya yeh rishta chalega"??

Dr ashutosh took in a deep breath n calmed himself...he looked at his father in law n replied"col verma..jaise bhi ho...main nidhi ko khush rakhne ki koshish kar raha hoon...per aap...do u even know what are you doing?? Apni bachchi ke dukh ka kaaran ban gaye hain aap...woh yaad karti hai aapko...roti hai...per kehti nahi hai...aapko mujhse shikaayat hai..nahi bulaaye mujge..nahi miliye mujhse...per nidhi..nidhi ko to aapne jeevan diya hai...usse itni berukhi??? Aur woh bhi buss isliye ki usne mujhse pyaar kiya...aur main usse 18 baras bada hoon..."?? Cv shook his head"no ashutosh...baat yeh nahi hai...ki mujhe uski fiqr nahi hai...baat to yeh hai ki mujhe uski bahut fiqr hai...main jaanta hoon ki itne faasle ka rishta zyaada tik nahi paayega...aur tab nidhi ko kitni taqleef hogi ...isiliye maine usse humesha roka...samjhaya...per main haar gaya...but i know...jab yeh infatuation khatm hoga...to aap to apni zindagi jeete rahenge ...jaise aaj jee rahe hain...ek intern ke aane ya jaane se kou farq nahi padega...per meri nidhi ki to duniya hi ujad jaayegi..."!!

Ashutosh stood up..his hands in his pockets..."col verma...nidhi ..ko hum dono se zyada shayad koi pyaar nahi karta...per uski badkismati yeh hai...ki shaayad usse hum dono ka pyaar sarh nahi naseeb...ek waqt maine socha tha..ki uska bhala mujhse door reh ke hai...aur nikal diya tha kgh se...per dil se..zehan se apni saanson se nikaal paaya?? Aur ab aap ne door kar diya usse...gusse mei...samaj to bahana hai..colonel verma...sach yeh hai...ki aap ko yaqueen nahi hai mere pyaar pe..mere commitment pe...n let me tell you...there is no way..i can prove myself...except this...ki jab tak rahoonga..nidhi ka rahoonga...aur uski aankhon me kamse kum meri wajah se aansoon nahi aayenge...chalta hoon...aur haan...agar aap aayein to...shaayad thodi hi der ko...to kum se kum uss pal me meri nidhi ki khushi muquammal ho jaayegi..."!! And as dr ashutosh left...col verma was left alone...a lonely figure...with tears in his eyes...n a deep pain in his heart...would he complete his daughter's joy..her bliss...or wait for her to return to him...broken hearted...an evenruality that he was convinced would come true...because even all the love of the world could not keep the heaven n earth united forever...they were two separate worlds...he knew that...as he put the card away in nandini's old diary...

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#27

Chapter Twenty five...

Engagement,, mehendi.. aur golgappe...

To jayasree.rao ..whose comments on the previous update have touched my soul n given me new ideas...

Baba entered home having a final word with the caterer n the tent owner..everything was going to be perfect...after all it was a long awaited event at mathur niwas...armaan had taken a trial of the entire menu...and though he had wanted a piano for ashutosh to play...dr hardstone had turned it down..saying he did not think it proper to sing n dance at weddings..in public..

As nidhi got tea for baba; he smiled "beta tera tailor aaya tha tere kapde leke..try kar lena "nidhi smiled..n baba asked"beta kahaan gayi thi tu..din mei..."nidhi smiled ...n looked around"ek secret mission pe...bataaiyega nahi...bus dr ashutosh ke liye ek gift lene.."and baba smiled n put a finger on his lips!!

It was at 10.30 that dr ashutosh stepped in..and nidhi ran to take his bag n coat...she knew he d sit with baba for a while n then come in...she smiled as she hung his coat..arranged his night wear..n waited for him..he called out"nidhi..."and she came.."chai laa do plz..i am not hungry today...bahut tiring day tha...bus so jaaoonga'nidhi nodded n went to make tea ...as baba n armaan talked all about the arrangements..

"Tumne khana nahi khaya"?? Asked dr ashutosh. .as nidhi got water into the room..she smiled"aapne nahi khaya...to maine bhi nahi..."! Ashutosh smiled n said..."go n get 2 paranthas ...main bhi le loonga thoda sa..."and nidhi ran to the kitchen..almost like a child..

As they shared the dinner..nidhi asked if he had met solankis ...n he replied"mai gaya tha...but woh the nahi..phone pe baat hui...aayenge...atleast shyama ji to zuroor..."n then holding nidhi's hand he asked"tumne col verma ke baare mei nahi poocha"?? Nidhi tried to get up..but he held her by the waist...n she looked into his eyes..."main jaanti hoon...woh shayad nahi aayenge..shayad phir kabhi...shayad kabhi nahi..."and ashutosh could see tears rolling down her cheeks...he pulled her to his chest...n caressing her hair he said"nidhi..i do not know woh kal aayenge ya nahi...per ek din woh zuroor aayenge...aur jaldi hi aayenge..."nidhi wiped her tears...n said"aapko kuch dena tha...ek minute..."and came back with a tiny box...and 30000 rs "yeh paise aapke hain ..mere purse mei the..."and then she opened the box...and inside it glistened a plain gold band...engraved on it ASHNI..looking at her husband , she said"aapke liye...pehnenge na..."?? Ashutosh was a lil shocked...as he kept the box n asked..."yeh money to use nahi kiya tumne...card bhi nahi...to from where..."?? Nidhi lowered her eyes n said"4000 salary mei se bache the...aur ek ring pehanti thi..na ..maine khareede thi when i was working in kgh...i didnt like it much...so i sold it..aur yeh le li...i always wanted ki aapko ring pehnaaoon main..."ashutosh did not speak...he fought an almost loosing battle of fighting back his tears...but then got up..n brought out a box from his bag...n said..."yeh tumhare liye..."and opened it...a glittering solitaire ring...nidhi seemed mesmerised ...as she smiled n said..."apni engagement karein...rings exchange karke..."?? Dr ashutosh smiled...as she took the band n slipped it on his ring finger..and he put the solitaire on her's...taking the finger to his lips n kissing it..before saying"so..are we engaged"?? And nidhi giggled..as ashutosh caught her n said"this money n all i have is yours...aur aaj ke baad agar mera sab kuch share nahi karogi to punish karoonga...samjhi"?? And nidhi asked"punish..what kind of punishment"?? Giving a naughty glint...as ashutosh lifted her..

Leaving a trail of clothes behind...and shutting her loud moans with his lips...as he united with her...n she close to her shuddering peak moaned "ashutosh..."and rest was lost in their moment of mutual personal bliss...

"Uthiye subah ho gayi...kitne kaam hain"!! It was nidhi who shook ashutosh..still fast asleep with the sheet around him..as nidhi blushed thinking how he had touched her...brushed his beard on her bosom...and the tantalising touch around her nipples...her earlobes were still red with his bites...those lovely love bites that had tingled her all over...n how he had softly massaged her moist core..till she had almost pulled him...not wanting to wait even a moment more...Ashutosh was looking at her as he wore his clothes..."kya soch rahi ho...kal raat?? Did i...hurt you"?? And nidhi held him...and caressing his hair..replied"you can never hurt me ..."!!!

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"Suniye

..suniye na plz"it was an imapatient nidhi trying to catch ashu's attention as he watched the preparation. .."sab to ho jaayega...but i want one thing...agar naaraaz na hon..to"?? Ashutosh almost smiled...and nidhi extended her hands..."mehndi lagwaani thi...hazrat ganj jaake...chaliye na plz...shaam tak rach jaayegi...it d just take 15 mins...aap car me baithe rahiyega...main lagwa loongi...plz plz"ashutosh sighed"achcha baba...chalo...jaldi...aake aur kaam bhi hain..."but armaan interrupted"pehle ye bataiye dr hardstone kya kaam hai..siwa mujhe daantne ke...plz leja ise nidhi..i d be relaxed...sab ready karwa doonga..."!!

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"Arrre rastogi saab...aap kahaan the...kab waapas laute"?? It was col verma asking his book shop owner at hazrat ganj...mr rastogi smiled n explained"col sahib..bete ko brain tumour tha...badi mushkil mei phans gaya tha...delhi bombay sab jagah ho aaya...kuch aasha nahi thi...phir kehte hain na..bagal me chora ..gali me dindhora..wahi baat...apne shehar ke ..dr...dr ashutosh ne dekha aur operation kiya...ek dum successful. ...sach dr kya..bhagwaan hai..itni care li...aur bahut hi reasonable fee..

Aap jaante hain unko...

Kabhi zuroorat ho to bataaiyega...one in a million hain..

Leejiue yeh aap jo book ke liye intezaar ..."and col verma was lost in his words..

"One in a million..."!

********"aap baithiye...main bus abhi aayi"said a chirpy nidhi...as dr ashutosh said"wait..main bhi aata hoon..."and holding her upper arm..as if she were a kid..he made her cross the road..and then she led into the lane where there was a line of mehndi walas..sitting on the floor with low woodden stool for customers...nidhi gladly sat on one...as she indicated dr ashutosh to do the same...but he kept standing n just nudged. ."hurry up..."as the design was mafe..she said"unka naam...daal deejiye..

ASHUTOSH"!! And the man nodded...as the job was done and nidhi asked her hubby"200 rs "ashu took out 500 and said"rakh leejiye..200 mehndi ke...auer 300 mere naam ke"!! And nidhi laughed as the man gaped at the couple...

As they came opposite ROYAL CAFE..nidhi smacked at the chaat thelas..."aapne kabhi yaahaan chaat khaayi hai...mindblowing...chaliye na plz...khaate hain..."!! And dr ashutosh looked at the twinkle in her eyes...how the simple joys of life brought smile on her face...she had indeed taught him the true meaning of life...he nodded...as she ordered "bhaiyya golguppe..khaatta meetha pani mila ke..."ashutosh looked at her..."per tum khaaogi kaise...haath me to mehndi hai..."and nidhi pouted"aap khilayenge...plzzz"and as the golguppe landed ...nidhi stood there with her mouth wide open...as the biggest neurosurgeon of the country...dr ashutosh. ..her husband 18 years her senior..put one golguppa after the other into her mouth...as she cried"paani..paani..."and he made her sip the mineral water...and asked him"khaaiye na plz..."and he raised that infamous eyebrow...as she relented"ok ..no gussa...aaj humari shadi hai...i mean reception hai...bus ek plate aur..."and as dr ashutosh sighed...smiled shook his head n began dextrously to push one golguppa into his young wife's mouth...without the water spilling ...there was a man..who stood a lil farther...observing them v closely...and a serene smile seemed to spread across his face...

Yes col verma was witnessing ...how the middle aged neurosurgeon could bend to bring a smile on his young wife's face...n col verma witnessed the joy in the eyes of his daughter...the joy that only true love could bring...

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Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#28

Chapter Twenty six...

Sapne apne apne...

"Suniye jee...ready kab honge aap...dekhiye sab kuch ready hai"it was a slightly nervous nidhi as she wore her tissue blouse and began to tie her navy blue south silk...a plain one with a border. .of gold zari..as she wore the diamond bangles n tops but then looked to kiss the mangalsutra around her neck...and recalled the moment when dr ashutosh had put it around her neck in the car...

Dr ashutosh finally emerged from the study...and yawned...almost forgetting to look at his wife...n nidhi pouted as she asked"kaisi lag rahi hoon main..."?? And he smiled.."blue suits you..nice..."nidhi ran to him almost tripping as he held her in his arms.."hey doc..sari mei 100 mts"!! And nidhi giggled n opened her hands...crimson with the intricate pattern of henna.."achcha apna naam to dhoondiye plz.."ashutosh looked at her...a lil dazed ..but then as he saw the twinkle in her eyes...he held her hands..."iss mehndi me to apna naam shaayad na dhoondh paaoon..but yes..tumhari aankhon mei hai mera naam...i can see myself there..."and nidhi just hugged him...as he held her...caressing her back..and then separating to say"ab ready nahi hona hai"?? And nidhi nodded...as dr ashutosh stepped into bathe..and hus wife hummed along "tu rang sharbaton ka..mai meethe ghaat ka paani"!! And inside dr ashutosh trimmed his beard n serenaded"tere bina zindagi se koi shikwa to nahi...shikwa nahi...tere bina lekin zindagi ..zindagi nahi..."!!

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The guest had just begun to enter into the tastefully decorated lawns of mathur niwas as middle aged neurosurgeon with greying side burns looking absolutely dashing in his black suit n wine silk tie emerged with his young bubbly wife..wearing her blue sari...n shining like a solitaire though she hardly had worn any jewellery. ..baba in a brown bandgala n armaan in a blue suit welcomed the guests as ashutosh took nidhi by the waist..introducing her to all the top most drs of lucknow..dr sudhir n nanda..dr sunil singh..dr khurana..dr mallik n many others..most of them met nidhi v affectionately ..though there were a few who swemed a lil confused as to what had drawn the famous hardstone to this impish girl!!

"Hi ashutosh"it was a sweet familiar voice with a deep sadness to it...ashu nidhi looked around...dr mallika stood looking like a queen in her grey sari...with pearl earrings ..she smiled n said"bahut bahut mubaaraq ho ashutosh...ab tum kabhi tanha nahi hoge..."dr ashutosh smiled a lil uncomfortably...as nidhi said"so nice u came dr mallika...aap bahut achchi lag rahi hain...ek dum queen"!! Mallika did not reply...but looked at the man whom she had wished would be her king...fighting her tears..she laughed n talked to everyone..as nidhi welcomed anji n dr ranganath. .anji in a red shiffon with a low cut blouse looked sexy..as dr ashutosh came forward n said"welcome anji dr ranganath. ..so nice to see you..nidhi intezaar kar rahi thi tumhara..."! And anji smiled as nidhi asked them to have soft drinks...

Dr aahutosh was personally seeing that every guest was well looked after..and as he got a coke for dr joshi..he was questioned"so dr ashutosh...how young do u feel...after all nearly a month with such a lovely young wife..."and dr sharma added"and what about the honeymoon...bhai tumhari umr ho ya na ho..dr nidhi ki to hai..dont be unfair to her..."and as nidhi felt extremely awkward...and ashutosh at the edge of his temper...unexpected help came from dr mallika..as she spoke"friends...dr ashutosh aur nidhi ne yeh prove ker diya hai ki pyaar ki koi seema..koi umr nahi hoti...and its high time we all accept that..and as far as a honeymoon is concerned...jab hum kisi se pyaar karte hain..to jagah..ghoomna..phirna kuch maane nahi rakhta...what matters is being together..."and nidhi suddenly felt she was looking at a new mallika...a mallika who had compassion n understanding...

Dr ashutosh put his arm around nidhi as armaan called for a toast in his inimitable style "drs..yeh jodi anokhi..to inka toast bhi anokha...cocacola se...come on lets drink to the everlasting love of ashutosh n nidhi..."and everyone raised the toast...but ashutosh saw nidhi looking constantly at the entrance...he knew whom was she waiting for...and just as he was going to say something ...he spotted shyama ji..solanki sahed n Rohan arrive...n as nidhi saw them she almost ran..and stopped in front of her god mother...as shyama gave her a box..n blessed her..and as dr ashutosh made his way n welcomed them..."aap sabse special guests hain...col verma na sahi..nidhi ke ghar se koi to aaya...nahi to humari khushi adhuri rehti...thanku sir..n mam...n welcome ..."n then looking at rohan ..in a trendy suit..he went ahead n hugged him...

Dr ashutosh introduced the solankis to all as nidhi's uncle n aunt n Rohan as nidhi's best friend...to be corrected by anji "sir...best friend nahi..co best ie. ..aakhir bachpan se to main hoon nidhi ke sath"!! And everyone laughed...but ashutosh patted anji n said"ok co bestie..per tum meri jr to ho nahi..so id prefer anything but sir"and anji laughed"ok sir...i mean jeeju"!!

Food was served ..and Rohan chatted away with anji ..as dr ranganath stood a lil sulky ...ashutosh observed it n came up to him..."dr ranganath. ..Rohan hum dono ki wives ka dost hai...humara competitor nahi...so just relax...n have dinner...bahut din baad i mean ek week baad mile hain to naturally they have notes to exchange..."and dr ranganath tried to smile...

While everyone was dining..dr ashutosh walked up to the solankis n after a few pleasentries...he said"i can completely understand ..col verma ka dilemma...but ek hi request hai...aap log aaya kariye..nidhi lonely feel karti hai..naturally miss karti hai apna ghar...i mean ab tak jo uska ghar tha..."!! And shyama aunty could see the concerned husband behind the facade of dr hardstone. ...as dr ashutosh walked away to nidhi...bringing her to eat...solanki saheb whispered to shyama "dr ashutosh..hain to bahut suljhe hue...but verma bhi kya kare..."!!

Dr sudhir n his wife asked nidhi about her future plans...n she smiled "abhi to jeevan sandhya...then we d see..."as dr sunil singh smiled "arre dr nidhi ashutosh ke jeevan ki sandhya to ho chali...ab..kya jeevan sandhya...ab to dr sudhir ki patient baniye ..."and nidhi took a deep breath n said"sir aapki intern reh chuki hoon main..you shoyld know..i am good at multi tasking"!! And standing a lil farther dr ashutosh had a pride in his eyes...pride to see his lil intern stand up for their love...As the guests began to leave...nidhi came upto Rohan ...n held his hand...Rohan patted her n said"nidhiji...sooraj ki roshni ko koi kab tak nakaar sakta hai...uncle aur dadi bua aayenge...aaj nahi to kal...per aayenge zuroor"!! And nidhi nodded...in silence...

dr ashutosh stood as mallika said"chalti hoon ashutosh..tumhe poora hote dekh khushi hui..."dr ashutosh sighed n replied"i wish mallika yeh kgushi tumhe zara pehle ho jaati..nidhi ko itni chot pahunchane se pehle...n i m glad ki tumne accept kar liya hai..ki nidhi meri zindagi ki woh huqueeqat hai jo kabhi badal nahi sakti...never ever..."!!

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A visibly lost nidhi was taking off her earrings n bangles sitting in her blouse n petticoat in front of the mirror..when dr ashutosh entered...n saw her...the gloom in her eyes...he knew the reason...but he could not see sadness in those eyes..he walked in and said"kya soch rahi ho...bura laga kuch...i think we need to be ready to a few caustic comments...nahi"?? Nidhi nodded...as she got up...and ashutosh put a hand around her waist..she closed her eyes...expecting him to take the next step...dr ashutosh smiled n said"hey doc..open your eyes...i want to talk to you...jaao change karlo..."nidhi went in with her pale strapped nightie...and appeated from the shower...her hair still wet n the nightie clinging to her curves...ashutosh was in his tracks n tees..."hmmm boliye..."she asked...ashutosh got up n said "aa jaao ..come..here "and as nidhi sat by him...he said"nidhi...its time we plan...our f..."nidhi looked at him..."i am ready ...waise dr sudhir ki wife bhi advice kar rahi thi ki we should plan a family...soon"ashutosh took a deep breath n said"nidhi...i was saying we need to plan our future...not family...what do you want...plan to do..."?? Nidhi looked at him..."aapke sath rwhna chahti hoon bus...your home...our babies..."ashutosh smiled "no nidhi...not yet..you are just 24...too young to be a mother...and thats why i wanted to discuss...i mean..the way we are going..one accident and u d be carrying...i dont want that to happen ..abhi nahi..."! Nidhi was surprised. ..she had always thought dr ashutosh d want a baby soon...after all he was 42!! Ashutosh seemed to read her thoughts ...as he held her n said"abhi tak to main tanha tha...ab tum aayi ho...main tumhe poora waqt dena chahta hoon...n your career is important...take the md ...or join kgh till then...baby sambhalne ke liye...you r too young abhi...i dont want to make you pregnant. ..abhi nahi nidhi...infact i feel you should be on the pill...its the safest...contraceptive...we are drs..it d be stupid if we make mistakes..are you ok with this...or u want me to continue..."nidhi was a lil dazed...a lil surprised. ..as she had always expected her hubby...18 years her senior to want her to complete his family ASAP...but ashutosh was much more sensitive than she had ever thought...and as she looked at him...she saw that rare naughty glint in his deep eyes...as he whispered"dont worry...my biological clock is not ticking...we d have a baby...but lets wait...atleast figure out what u wish to do"!! And nidhi put her arms around his neck...as he took her to his chest...n patted her to sleep...thinking of her p.g...while nidhi dreamt of a cute lil baby with pink ribbons. ...

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Dr mallika changed n sat in her library with her glass of whisky...she looked at the sky...full of stars...how long ago in england...when ashutosh had walked with her...she had found the sky so lovely...today it seemed to burn her...and yet the innocent face of nidhi came in front of her eyes...n in confusion n frustration. ..she put her head down ..n cried..."why...god why...why me..."!!

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Bhavit Kapoor

@bawaswift

Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#29

Chapter Twenty seven...

Uski humein aadat hone ki aadat ho gayi ...

"Nidhi...aaja beta reception ki photos dekhte hain..aaja"it was baba calling nidhi..as she was arranging groceries in the kitchen..n she came..cleaning her hands on her chunni n sneezing loudly...as armaan patted"god bless u"!! Nidhi laughed n sat but then looked at baba n said"unka wait kar lein na..saath dekhenge.."!! Baba smiled n replied"beta tu to jaanti hai..uska schedule...hum log dekhte hain..phir tum dono dekhna.."nidhi nodded n sat...as armaan started the slide show...n nidhi's heart beat missed a beat as the first pic was of dr ashutosh in his black suit n wine tie!! Armaan smiled and said"nidhi..tu ne kabhi ashu ko clean shaven dekha hai"?? Nidhi shook her jead n blushed..and asked"aapne"?? And baba laughed"arre isne aur maine to ashu ko tabse dekha hai jabse usse dadhi aayi bhi nahi thi...pehli baar maine shave kiya tha uskaa...bahut darr gaya tha"!! And nidhi sat mesmerised. ..seeing the pics n listening to baba n armaan ..as a pic of dr ashutosh listening to nidhi came n armaan said"dekhiye to baba...ashu kitne dhyaan se sun raha hai nidhi ki baat...sach me lagta hai..ashu ka doosra roop hai yeh.."n baba added"aur kya...pyaar mei badal raha hai ashu hamara..."and armaan smiled n said"dr hardstone ka heart pighal raha hai"!! And nidhi laughed her head off ...as she got up to answer the door bell...she knew it would be dr ashutosh...as she opened the door with a wide smile...and dr ashutosh stepped in..looking tired...bone tired..but as he saw her ..he smiled and handed her the bag..and was about to hold her...when armaan coughed naughtily and nidhi laughed...ashutosh turning a deep purplish pink..as baba said"arre bhai..beard me bhi blush karta hai mera beta..."!! And dr hardstone scrapped his beard...n sat to see the pics...as nidhi said"fresh ho jaaiye..phir dekh leejiyega..."ashutosh yawned...n said"let me watch a few...baki kal dekhenge...i am tired today.."nidhi laid the dinner as ashutosh emerged in his tees n tracks...and seemed to brighten up seeing his favourite kheere ka raita n fried rice with loads of peas..."arre thank u kaka..."and kaka smiled n said"iss thank u ki haqdaar to nidhi beti hai..."and ashutosh looked at nidhi...his eyes conveying every thing..

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"Nidhi ...parson se join karna hain na tumhe...what are your timings"?? Nidhi spoke handing him the coffee ..."9 to 5..subah to aap drop kar deejiyega...shaam ko i d see..take an auto.."ashutosh frowned"no auto plz...take a cab...thoda free ho jaaoon to we d buy a car for u...haan by the way..rohan ka office bhi to door nahi hai...free ho to drop ker sakta hai..nahi"?? Nidhi looked at him"hmmm..he can do it..sometimes per aapko...wouldn't you mind it.."?? Dr ashutosh smiled..."i can be ill tempered...hardstone..unexpressive...per suspicious ?? Never"?? And nidhi sat by him...holding his hand...as she touched his hair n said"thanx...mujh pe itta vishwaas karne ke liye..."ashutosh caressed her hair n added"nidhi..main shaayad tumhare valentines day...kiss day..rose day nahi jaanta...per yeh zuroor janta hoon ki...pyaar mei sabse zuroori hota hai vishwaas...faith ...for me love is faith..."nidhi didn't say anything ..just put her head onto his shoulder...and the silence resonated with their love...

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"Verma...kya soch raha hai"?? It was solanki sahed prodding on his chess partner to make the next move...but clearly col verma was.lost elsewhere..."soch raha hoon...ki ...kya nidhi khush hai...dr ashutosh ke saath"?? Solanki saahab smiled n said"hum gaue the unke reception mei...tu dekhta to samajhta...kitna farq hai..umr ka..padhaai ka...status ka...doston ka..perphir bhi..kitne comfortable hain dono ek doosre ke saath..aur dr ashutosh kitna khayaal rakhye hain nidhi ka...kitni izzat dete hain usse..its seen to be believed...amazing..."col verma smiled as he made the next move..."hmmm mujhe dikhe the dono...dr ashutosh golguppe khila rahe the apne haathon se nidhi ko...khush to lag rahi thi nidhi...per pata nahi kyun..mannn nahi maanta...darr lagta hai...unka mann bhar gaya nidhi se ...to phir"??? Solanki looked at dadi bua in the back ground n said with some bitterness "verma tu negativity se itna ghira hua hai...ki tujhe kuch positive dikhta hi nahi...no one can help you..buss kabhi yeh soch ke dekh..ki tujhe exactly problem hai kya dr ashutosh se...you need to address the real issue...if there is one.."!!

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"Dr ranganath...aaj ka schedule surgeries ka...where is it"?? It was a controlled dr mallika at the doorway as a confused and agitayed dr ranga fumbled till he finally handed it over to her..."sorry doctor..."as she went away...dr ashutosh stepped in...n looked at dr ranganath..."dr rangamath...are u fine..."?? And dr ranganath replied"yes sir...its just that...i slept a lil late..maid nahi thi...so..."ashutosh smiled n withdrew..

It was a busy day ...and at lunch as the boy opened n laid out his tiffin packed by nidhi. ..in walked dr mallika...ashutosh said"aao mallika...anything important"?? Mallika sat...straightening the pleats of her sari...a jade coloured one..with dull zari flowers. .."socha main bhi dr nidhi ki cooking skills taste kar loon...with ur permission off course. .."dr ashutosh nodded n called for another plate...as mallika helped herself to roti..baingan baghare n dal..."hmmm...delicious..."ashutosh smiled n added"yess...n remember its the same girl...jo tumhare hisab se sirf pasta bana sakti thi...ek zamane mein..."mallika smiled"tum bhoole nahi...meri galtiyaan"?? Ashutosh sighed"mallika...yeh kambakht dil bhoolta nahi...na tumhari dosti...aur na hi tumhara nidhi ko..."and he got up...as mallika said"ashutosh...kya ek baar phir main tumhari dost nahi bann sakti..tum dono ki"??? Ashutosh didn't answer...he just said"mallika...rishtey banana aur nibhana...nidhi se seekho..."!! And he walked out...as dr mallika stood ...looking at the door through which hope...love...life had all slipped n passed...she entangled her fingers in her chain n recalled the old sher of begum akhtar..."e mohabbat..tere anjaam pe rona aaya...aaj kuch bast hai ki shaam pe rona aaya..."but then she sighed...wiped her tears and walked to ot no.4 ...yes she was a surgeon..an excellent one...she had messed with emotions n lifebut never with the labyrinth of cranial nerves...wish life was just a surgery...but for her it seemed a chronic disease with no surgical cure...

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"May i come in sir..."?? Dr ashutosh stood up n shook hands with Rohan as he stepped into his cabin..and said"thanx Rohan...thanx for coming..plz sit"and he ordered two coffees ...as he relaxed n struck a conversation. ."so Rohan...how s life..ghar pe..col verma...dadi bua"?? Rohan sipped his coffee n said"waah great coffee...waise nidhiji ke haath ki coffee ka jawaab nahi...pee hogi aapne"?? Ashutosh smiled in a benign manner"roz raat ko pilati hai...bahut ach hi banati hai...pehle main bitter black peeta tha..ab to usi ke haath ki coffee ki aadat pad gayi..."Rphan smiled n said"unke haath ki midnight maggi bhi khaaiye ..you d love it..pehle..i mean aapki shadi se pehle..nidhiji..anji aur main raat komaggi banake khate the...ab to main akela rwh gaya..."!! And dr ashutosh laughed as he added"ghar aao weekend pe stay with us..midnite maggi feast karo..armaan bhi hai.."!! Rohan smiled but turned serious' sir..baat kya hai...whats troubling you..."?? Ashutosh sighed n looked at this young man...wise beyond his years..."Rohan..i want to know..col verma. ..how is he...main miloon unse..nidhi ko leke aaoon...i am a lil scared..kahin woh reject na kar dein usse...she wont bear it...reception me nahi aaye ...she is deeply sad...main jantaa hoon.."Rohan finished his coffee n said"sir..i cant be sure uncle kaise react karenge...but better hoga ki aap akele milen...kyunki dadi bua...miss to karti hain..per maaf nahi kiya hai unhone nidhiji ko..."ashutosh sighed. .."maaf...for what..kya crime kiya nidhi ne"?? As Rohan got up...there was a knock at the cabin n dr ranganath stepped in...turning pale on seeing Rohan.."oh hi..dr ranganath..howz anji...main sir ko bata raha tha ki hum teeno. .nidhiji anji aur main kaise midnite ko maggi khate the..."dr ashutosh observed the colour drain from ranga's face...as he added"dr ranganath...this weekend..why dont you n anji come over ..Rohan bhi aayega..i d organise their maggi feast.."! Dr ranganath looked surprised"aur aap sir..aap khaayenge maagi..do u like it"?? Ashutosh laughed n added"dr ranganath. .pyaar apni pasand force karne ka naam nahi...nidhi ki pasand mujhse bahut alag hai..aur main uski pasand ki quadr karta hoon...i want to let her be herself...to fixed"?? Dr ranganath nodded...with a lil hesitation...n said"koshish karoonga sir...per ...we d return at night..."as Rohan joked"arre this is a sleep over weekend...aap dono ki wives dekhna mujhe kitna miss karti hain..u guys d be jealous"!! Dr ashutosh laughed...as dr ranganath withdrew...n rohan said"bye n thanx sir...nidhiji ko mat bataaiyega..we d surprise her...what say"?? Ashutosh nodded as he added"and i d come to meet col verma one of these days...aur haan unhe bata dena nidhi jeevan sandhya join ker rahi hai kal se...aur PG entrance bhi degi..i m sure she d get through..."!! Rohan shook hands n withdrew...as ashutosh stood by the window n smiled thinking of the giggling nidhi...sucking the twirly noodles!!!

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"Kya kar rahi ho..sona nahi hai kya"?? It was a sleepy aahutosh who looked up as nidhi got up for the fourth time n went into the kitchen .."nahi bus checking..kal lunch ki preparation..."ashutosh caught her hand..."stop feeling guilty about working...sab manage hoga..just relax..aur tumhari new maid bhi to aa rahi hai..kaka manage karenge...focus on the job.."nidhi pouted..."i dont want ki mere kaam ki wajah se ghar neglect ho..."ashutosh yawned"why...r u the chief nanny"?? And as nidhi pouted he said"tumhe apni dreams follow karne ka utna hi huq hai jitna mujhe...aur waise bhi working women ka ghar zyaada efficiently chalta hai...haan phone pe anji se guppe zuroor kum ho jaayenge..."and nidhi giggled as she shifted closer.."aapko pata hai..anji wants to continue with her fashion design assignment...but..."?? Ashutosh looked at nidhi...his hand stroking her breasts..as she snuggled "he wants to start a family..."!! Ashutosh raised his eyebrow n looked at nidhi..."i dont want to interfere if they r fine with it...but tum ne pill li na"?? N nidhi nodded...and pulled at his tee...as dr ashutosh kissed her on her nose before focussing on her melting core...as she reached her climax ...shuddering n sweating...and held on to his bare torso...smelling him...n whispering..."ashutosh...i love you..."and ashutosh just held her...n pulled the duvet over them...

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"Ready ho na...to chalo..."it was dr ashutosh looking at nidhi working in the kitchen...with tifgins.."yeh aapka tiffin...aur yeh armaanji ka..."ashutosh enquired"tumhari hunger strike hai kya"?? Nidhi bit her tongue..."ek minute buss...n rolled some maggi in a tiffin"maggi for lunch...energy milegi..."as ashutosh smiled n added"agar maggi ban ho jasye to tumhari life mushkil ho jaayegi..."!!"mushkil...band ho jaayegi...i cant stay alive without maggi..."dr ashutosh looked at her mockingly n said"aur mujge ye bharam tha ki tum mere bina nahi jee sakti..."!! N nidhi giggled like a school girl"aap koi two minute noodle thode hi hain..."ashutosh looked at her ...held her hand n asked"kya hoonmain"??n nidhi blushed...n then replied with a naughty grin"aap to dr hardstone hain..."!!

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"Best of luck...aur shaam ko take a cab..no autos..thats an order samjhi..."nidhi pouted as they reached jeevan sandhya n ashutosh stopped his BMW.."this is infringement of my freedom. ..not fair"!! Ashutosh looked at her patiently n replied"yehi sahi...samjho ki mai male chauvinist pig hoon...per no autos...aur kuch bhi karo..."nidhi wrinkled her nose..n said"okay...to aaj raat chinese dinner ghar pe...deal ya no deal"?? Ashutosh smiled n didnt reply ...as nidhi got down..he just tou hed her hand...and she stopped for just one silent moment when they seemed completely oblivious to everyone n everything around...n then ashutosh drove on alone...watching his young wife skip on the pathways yo her hospital...as he listened to a new song that he had begun to like...

AAJ KAL TANHA MAIN KAHAAN HOON

SAATH CHALTA HAI KOI..

USKI HUME AADAT HONE KI AADAT HO GAYI...

EK ZARAA MASOOM SE DIL KI AAFAT HO GAYI...

I AM IN LOVE...

Sure he was ...deeply in love...but chinese dinner...kuch zyada nahi ho jasyega...thought the world famous neuro as a smile appeared on his face...thinking of nidhi...chom choming the noodles n talking at the same time...n then her coffee...by the moon lit window...yesss...he was getting habituated to her...she was with him..in him..by him...she had become an inseparable part of him...

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Bhavit Kapoor

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Stunner

Posted: 10 years ago

#30

Chapter Twenty eight...

Lets party tonight...

Chote sarkar ran to open the door ..that thursday morning as the bell rang..col verma was having his breakfast while dadi bua was in the pooja...as cs opened the door ..there was a silence but then he beamed"arre andar aaiye na daktar sahib..bahar kyun khade hain..aaiye..plz"ashutosh smiled..standing in his blue suit..n said"col verma se pooch lo..kya main andar aa sakta hoon.."?? But before cs could answer; col verma had come to the door to see with whom was cs chatting..while he waited for his sandwiches...seeing dr ashutosh stand there...col verma was first shocked..then perplexed n finally worried...as he almost held his hand n got him in...and asked with worried eyes"dr ashutosh ...nidhi theek to hai naa..."?? Dr ashutosh smiled ..n replied"jee..nidhi bilkul theek hai...aur achcha laga dekh ker ki aapko uski chinta hai...bhoole nahi hain aap usse..."! Col verma stood up ..n sighed"hmm...kya bhool sakta hai koi apni beti ko?? Shayad aap yeh tab samjhenge jab aap pita banenge..."ashutosh accepted the cup of coffee that cs brought. ..n sipping it he said"lagta hai nidhi ne aapse hi seekha coffee banana...bilkul aap jaisi banati hai..."and then looking at his bewildered father in law, he said"col verma..i know you did not expect me...here..but main apni ego ..apne false pride ko..aapke aur nidhi ke beech deewar kabhi nahi banne de sakta...aap nahi aaye..na sahi..maine socha..main hi ho loon..

Akhir aap maane na maane hoon to aapki nidhi ka pati.

Dadi bua had hurried thru her pooja as she heard voices..but as she was entering..she saw dr ashutosh...n stood behind the door..trying to overhear...

"Col verma..main bus yeh batane aaya tha ..ki nidhi is fine..usne jeevan sandhya bhi rejoin kiya hai...aur ab next month MD entrance bhi degi..i try my best to keep her happy..but yes..aapki..iss ghar ki yaad aati hai usse...she hasnt told me so...per uski aankhon me dikhta hai...kaash aap use aake milte..ya agar aap nahi aana chahte to usse hi bulate..main..humari ..nidhi ko...apki aur meri dono ki nidhi ko adhoora nahi dekh sakta...thats all sir..n thanks for hearing me out..chalta hoon..."! As dr ashutosh stood up..col verma..looked at him...not knowing what to say...the grace of his son in law had left him completely speechless..dadi bua standing behind the curtain...fought back her years...n as dr ashutosh stepped out...she seemed to close ger eyes...in a silent prayer...and then there was a sudden flurry as Rohan almost dashed in his night suit..as dr ashutosh was sitting in his car..."arre sir..all well...kya hua..nidhiji. .."?? Ashutosh came out n shook hands...n patted Rohan"all well...bus col verma ko nidhi ka haal batane chala aaya...chalta hoon...aur haan saturday nite sleepover nahi bhoolna...but lead wali maggi nahi milengi..."!! Rohan pouted"oh god..to padh liya aapne bhi!! Bhai hum aspke hare chane nahi khane wale...party to humare type ki thi..."!! Ashutosh laughed n said"dont worry..party..tumhare hi type ki hogi...aa jana..."!! And he drove off...as Rohan came back ..n looked at cv n dadi bua..."aaj sooraj kidhar se nikla chote sarkaar"?? Asked he...Cs was confused"kyun...poorab se roz ki tarah"?? Rohan looked at cv sarcastically n said"nahi ..dr ashutosh ko ghar ke andar aane diya gaya...yeh kya kum baat hai..."!! And he went into his room...as col verma n dadi bua looked at each other in complete silence...

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"Aa gayi beta..le chai pee..garam hai abhi bani ..."it was baba smiling at nidhi as she entered home from jeevan sandhya..but nidhi seemed tense..she tried to smile...but just managed to say"nahi baba...bus thoda rest karoongi..."and went in...as baba's brow seemed furrowed...what was the matter...he contemplated...it was about two hrs later that ashutosh entered...looking quite refreshed n at peace...he looked around foer the familiar foot steps to take his bag...but nidhi was nowhere to be seen...he seemed worried"baba..nidhi kahaan hai..nahi aayi kya"?? Baba got up...worried"na beta..aa gayi thi lekin room me hai..kaha ki thak gayi hai...but ashu kuch baat hai..beta dekh to..."!!

Dr ashutosh entered his bedroom..a lil worried...nidhi had neither bathed nor even taken off her apron..she lay on the bed...her hand covering her eyes...ashutosh sat by her ..trying to feel her.."nidhi...kya hua...are you ok"?? And as he tried to remove her hand..he could sense she was crying...he was shocked..."nidhi..kya hua?? Are u unwell?? Kisi ne kaha kuch?? Kya baat hai..u need to tell me..."! Nidhi got up..trying to free herself..from him"kyun why should i tell?? Aap batate hain mujhe sab kuch.."??dr ashutosh seemed confused...as he held on to nidhi's arm.."kya...what have i done..kya chupaaya tumse"?? And nidhi had tears flowing down..."aaj gaye nahi the baba ke yahaan...kyun...why tell me"?? Ashutosh sighed...first a lil confused at nidhi's reaction..but then realising her anger...he took her hand gently.."hey jaan...gaya tha...kyunki i want ki tumhe tumhare baba ka pyaar waapas mile..dadi bua ka bhi...you have lost that because of me..."nidhi cut him short n said"no...aapki wajah se nahi..khoya maine unhe...unki zid ke wajah se khoya...unke ahankaar..unke fixated ideas ke kaaran...yaad hai ..mujhe hospital me akela chod gaye the...unclaimed bachche ki tarah...reception mei bhi nahi aaye...sab pooch rahe the mujhse...kya kehti...aur aap..aap bus chale gaye aise hi...apni insult karwaane..."!! And nidhi almost broke down...as dr ashutosh tried to calm her..."hey nidhi..meri koi insult nahi hui...infact andar bulaya..."nidhi interrupted"i know..phone aaya tha chote sarkaar ka..coffee pilayi..yehi naa...lekin dadi bua to mili bhi nahi...kyun'??? Ashutosh tried to explain"pooja me thi shaayad. .phir sab old logon ki apni ego hoti hai...aur dadi bua se to main bahut chota hoon..kya hua agar thoda naaraaz bhi ho lengi to..."!! Nidhi held him ..and then put her self to his chest n said"main..sab kuch bardaasht ker sakti hoon...per aapki insult kabhi nahi...meri wajah se aapka sar neecha ho...to marr jaaoongi main..."ashutosh hugged her n said"shhh.chup...aur dekhna...i have a feeling...tumhare baba melt ker rahe hain...he was worried when he saw me...unhe laga tum beemaar ho..."nidhi just held on to her husband as her hicupps subsided n she said"aap itne achche kyun hain..."?? And dr ashutosh pulled her nose n said"achcha?? Main ne to socha tha..ki main dr hardstone hoon"!!! And nidhi smiled thru her tears!!!

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"Nidhi...aaj mujhe thoda kaam hai..i wouldn't be back before 8!"said dr ashutosh on Saturday morning...as the family sat to eat methi ke parathe!! Nidhi seemed surprised"but aaj to off tha na aapka...its weekend..."ashutosh seemed serious. ."when one as senipr as i am..there are no free days..i am sorry..but you have to get used to this..hospital se zuroori kuch bhi nahi..tum bhi nahi"!! Nidhi bit her lip..not that she didn't know this or didn't respect it..but was a little hurt at dr ashutosh saying it harshly in front of baba n armaan ji..both of whom remained silent...tp nidhi's surprise...she got up..and went into the kitchen as armaan winked at ashutosh n baba slapped his wrist...and ashutosh got up!!

He drove out at 12..he did have a short surgery at kgh..but he had the evening plan fixed with Rohan...anji n dr ranganath were also to come..though they d not stay over...

As he finished his surgery..he rung dr ranganath n reminded him...just as dr mallika stepped in..."kya hua ashutosh. ..koui celebration hai kya"?? Ashitosh. .wanted..nothing to be divulged...he had already briefed ranga anji..n Rohan..n he did not seem flustered nby mallika...surprisingly..she had stopped being a trouble to him...probably bcoz he did not value her any longer...she was just a competent colleague..lil else...so he just smiled n said"see you on monday...i have some personal work..bye"!!

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baba n armaan were busy arranging armaan's room ..as nidhi walked in..."koi aa raha hai kya..aap log...sheets change ker rahe hain..iss waqt"!! Armaan looked at baba...as he tried to salvage the situation"woh beta..iska room zara theek kar wa raha tha...kitna poorly arranged tha...ab dekh...'!! Nidhi tried to help...as armaan said"nidhi..tu jaa ..ready ho ja..."and nidhi exclaimed"kyun..ab to nahaa ke gown me change karoongi..."armaan said"kyun..kya pata koi aa hi jaaye..u never know"!! Nidhi seemed confused...as she came back to her room...there were strange things happening...what was wrong!! Nidhi sighed n went to change...she could sense something but was much too preoccupied with dr ashutosh's morning jibe...

************"thanx "dr ashutosh paid the bill n tipped the waiter as he got the huge parcel of chow mein paneer chilly...fried rice..manchurian from Rice Bowl..n then stopped at Ram Aasrey to pick tikkis n paapdi chaat n dahi bhalle n he then recalled...his wife d never smile sans coca cola...so he picked 3 bottles..big ones.!!!and dr hardstone drove back home with a smile on his lips...

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Nidhi opened the door...and was shell shocked to see dr ashutosh loaded with packed food..."arrey aap...aur yeh kya..kaun aa raha hai"?? Ashutosh kept the stuff on the dining table..n before he could explain...stepped in Rohan...with a sad face...

"Arrey Rohan kya hua..how r you here"?? Asked nidhi...n Rohan slumped into the sofa n complained"arrey nidhiji...aapke dr ashutosh ne bulaya tha..sleep over ko...aur midnight maggi party ke liye...per per..."nidhi asked"kya hua...phir"??? Rohan complained"phir kya...maggi ban ho gayi!!! Ab daal chawal khane honge..."and stamped his feet like a kid...as nidhi too slumped...completely shocked"maggi banned!!! Ab life kaise chalegi..humaari"??? And ashutosh almost laughed seeing these two youngsters completely devastated simply bcoz a two min noodle had been banned. ..for all the rt reasons!!

Ashutosh smiled as armaan came out n declared"dont cry bachcha party...dekho dr hardstone kya kya laaye hain!!"

And as armaan opened the food...the facial expressions of nidhi n rohan changed from sorrow to glee...n as the chaat n coke appeared...nidhi almost jumped n hugged dr ashutosh...as he looked at her...giving strict looks that froze her...only to break into a warm smile as he put an arm around her n said..."anji ranganath bhi aate honge...i d just go for a bath...aur haan nidhi..bus mere liye coffee plz"!! And nidhi shrieked in glee"jeee"!!!!

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"Welcome dr ranganath n anji...aajaaa...dekh to kya kya laaye hain yeh...start karo...baba aaiye na...armaanji plz"and the party began ...as nidhi poured out coke n all delved into chinese...as anji observed "arre nidhi tu bhi to le..."nidhi smiled..."bus abhi..."and just then dr ashutosh came in..dressed in his green tees n black tracks..nidhi smiled n got fried rice n a lil paneer for him...along with coffee..ashutosh took the plate n said"aaj meri chinta chodo..just enjoy with your friends...in your words...just chilll"!!! Nidhi smiled n wanted to kiss him there n then...but she knew her husband would never like PDA...so she giggled n ran off to be with anji n rohan...

"Waise dr ranganath aap yeh tikki khaaye to..dekhiye dr ashutosh laaye hain.."and as dr ranganath took a helping...nidhi added"pata hai dr ranga. ..Rohan hum dono ko..mujhe aur anji ko bahut chaat khilaata tha..hasrat ganj me..every week ganjing ke baad..."!! And armaan joked"bechara Rohan...tum dono ko..ashu ko aur tumhe to Rohan ka taazindagi shukrguzaar rehna chahiye...tum dono ki biwiyon ko itna sambhala bechare ne"!! Dr ashutosh laughed n added"i agree...infact mujhe to lagta hai...ki bechare Rohan ko in dono ne itta trouble kiya ki woh ab shadi hi nahi karega"!! Rohan laughed n gave armaan a high five"arre dr sahib..agar main shaadi kar loonga to aap logon ki biwiyon ko shopping pe...tailor ke..parlour mei kaun leke jaayega"??? And baba laughed loudly...however ashutosh n nidhi both observed dr ranganath retreat into his shell...he didnt even participate in the selfie mania that gripped them...dr ashutosh finally intervened..."dr rangamath. ..kyun na hum tum ek game chess khelein..."dr ranga declined..."sir i feel ab hume chalna chahiye...waise bhi...mujhe koi khaas interest nahi raat bhar jagne mei..."!! Rohan n nidhi teased him"oh come on...dont be a spoil sport...anji tu kuch bol.."!! Anji brushed her hair back n said"oh come on dr rangu...i want to be with nidhi n rohan...ruko na ...nahi to u go...main to morning me hi aaoongi...poori raat guppe maar ke"!! The expressions of dr ranganath seemed to border on anger n frustration. ..as he sat resigned while the trio began to play truth n dare...with armaan...as anji n nidhi laughed their heads off...dr ranganath got up...baba looked at ashu...who got up..he walked out into the verandah with his jr n said"dr ranganath. ..main aapko preach nahi kar raha...bus advice de raha hoon...shaadi me vishwaas sabse zuroori hai..."but dr ranga seemed resolute as he replied"sir..muaaf keejiye per...main apni biwi ko itni lambi dor nahi dee sakta...jitni aap..."ashu laughed"oh come on ranga..

biwi koi patang nahi hoti jiski dor humare haath me ho...she is a partner...an equal..."ranga looked at ashutosh n asked"sir chahe woh 18 baras cchoti bhi ho"??

"Yes...umr...ki koi seema nahi hoti..pyaar me dono barabar hote hain...aur dono ko jodta hai..pyaar se zyaada vishwaas...yeh yaad rakhna..."and then he called out "anji...dr ranga jaana chahte hain..."!! And it was a sad anji who controlled her temper n got up...giving a hug to nidhi n rohan...as anji whispered"sach yaar nidhi..tu lucky hai..jeejaji is so broad minded..."!! Nidhi smiled and ashutosh came back after dropping anji ranga till their car...n as he entered...Rohan added"sir...aapki wife ne sab coke pee liya..this is not fair...ab main kya karoon"!! Ashutosh smiled n pulled out another bottle from the fridge as nidhi n Rohan both jumped like kids till finally armaan snatched the bottle n said"chalo ab ludo..."n nidhi cried"noo...main humesha haarti hoon..i d play snakes n ladder..."and as they settled on the floor of drawing room...dr ashutosh said"hey nidhi..i m retiring..tum log enjoy karo...aur Rohan subah south indian breakky...i know u like it"!! And Rohan jumped n almost hugged Ashutosh...stopping just short..."sorry..sir bhool gaya tha aap to nidhiji ke dr hardstone hain..."!! Baba spoke"beta khana aur hai..le lena..."and baba n ashu came into thwir respective rooms...while nidhi n rohan fought with arman playing snakes n ladder...fighting ..shouting...with innocent joy n energy...

ashutosh looked at them...as he let the breeze blow his hair...as he saw..his wife..his nidhi..free from all her unhappiness...all incompleteness...his eyes had a deep satisfaction. .a sublime joy in his serious eyes...as he saw his young wife fight with her friend...a man of her age..over who won the snakes n ladder ...while armaan tried to play the arbitrator...only to be pulled by both in different directions...

ashutosh laughed as he shook his head...n retired...as he could still hear them play n argue...

it was beyond midnight when a fagged out nidhi entered her bedroom...n found dr ashutosh fast asleep...with THE NEW WAYS OF SPINAL SURGERY latest research on his chest...she sat by him...took off his specs..n kept the book...bending to kiss him lightly...n as she settled...ashu mumbled"hmmm...enjoyed"??? N nidhi hugged him n replued"jee...thank you..."!! Ashu just smiled n pulled her to him...caressing her hair...till both of thwm fell asleep. ..

it was in the wee hrs that nidhi turned n cried"i won...dekhiye Rohan ka bachcha cheat karta hai"!! And ashutosh kissed her innocent smile...and whispered..."main tumhara kya karoon nidhi"!!

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