Mishal Raheja as Major Dutta Patil
Painful Rapture ~ Chapter 60
" shall I compare thee to a summer's day?..Shakespeare
Dutta flat on his back heaved, with a gentle move of his head to the left he glimpsed his wife Naku's sharp profile, her eyes closed. A smile played on his lips as he shifted to draw closer to her, but his motion prompted her to turn the other way on her side. With unbridled emotions he moved forward again, as she covered her bare rounded shoulder with her fuchsia and mustard sari. He elbowed up and peered into her face and his fingers nimbly felt her shoulder and she protested with a ummhhh sound.. he moved his head the other way and smiled and then turned back and inclined his stubble surrounded lips to her ears.. "oye lazy lardki, uthe! sune nehi tune Baji ke phone ayea tha?, Naku moved her hips and snuggled her arms against her bosom under the flimsy sari, as she mumbled back "mujhe nehe pata, sune do", Dutta sided his eyes at her as she continued to appear, laxed, and his broad palm went towards the sari that covered both of their bodies.. "theekh hai phir.. tu... and he leaned heavily on her .. and she quickened and missed his falling on her by inches , as she got up from the bed , and pulled her sari with her to shield her body from him... she moved a step or two away from their consummation bed... Dutta, meanwhile lay on his side, his right hand perched on his bare waist and bare legs.. he observed her action well amused and commented."!oyee Jahil aurat.. peeche mur ke dekh kya kiya hai tune. and his bare abdomen wobbled with his chuckle. She ignored his request and with a robust shake of her head , bent as she reached out for his clothes on the floor, and with a back hand throw she hurled them towards him without looking at him!. He looked at his semi dried pathiani that landed on the side of the bed. With a raised eye brow, he complained, "badtameez aurat! kaise kapre phangte he apni pati ke.. bloody rude girl! , I tell you what! take some frigging lessons from Rahman on how to look after me samjhe tu!" he growled as he got into his clothes... once dressed he stood in the shack, eyes set on her, with his arms folded across his chest..."chal, me dressed.. ab tu sari pahen"... and he stopped to throw his head back with a ,"aur ye sari ka kya hal kiya hai tune?.. you look like and Egyptian mummy, body rolled with a two toned bandage", she looked at him wide eyed , her sari clutched to her upper body, with a "!main kaise phenol sari with you watching my moves!".With a roll of his eyes, and a shake of his square head, he decided it was pointless arguing as time was short, and hence slowly he walked towards the door and mumbled," ye le main bhar chala jata hoon , get ready now! he ordered, and stepped out into the fresh air of the woods. He exhaled the crisp air, the moist soil smell up lifted his spirits as his eyes shifted to the foliage of the forest, each growing object sang of life as it glistened in the subtle rays of the risen sun. His nostrils picked up the odours of domestic hearths which prompted him to check grey swirling smoke from distant dwellings. A certain euphoria packed him, he concluded this perhaps was a situ, which meant to be at the right place with the right person.. ummh doing the right thing the right way. He sighed, it was no untruth that today his ,heart, mind and spirit experienced a gratification never known before. A sense of accomplished calm oozed out of his every nerve, sinew and muscle.. as a man he was complete today, a completion encouraged by the woman he always loved. He chuckled, ummh .. well he proved his masculinity, ummh which he thought was endangered a few hours ago, by his beloved's withdrawal from him at his initial advances.. he heard the door creak and he turned to behold her.. and gazed upon her longingly.. and noted her face too had a certain glow of completion that had his name written all over it.. he jutted his head towards the jeep and she moved and sat beside him. Before he started the jeep his narrow eyes sided towards her as she held her mehndi decorated palm towards him, he wrinkled his brow slightly as he looked down at , and she helped,"Saab dekho mera haat ko, kuch nazar ata hai ap ko?", he nodded with feigned intelligence ," ata hai na , drawings curvy lines , petals, dots, kyon kiya tune ye sab, koi problem hai tera palms mein Naku? aand by the looks of it'll take some special solution to get this etching off from your palms." She pulled her hand back and closed it in her lap,"Saab kya ho ap , itna bhi nehi pata ap ko, that the depth of colour on the brides hand shows how much her husband loves her!, she protested, he turned towards her, "oye jahil aurat , how the hell would I know , main koi aurat hoon? aur dosseri baat, tu is ke colour is the scale of measurement of my love for you?.. tu.. ummh kya grade de ke mujhe ummh?.. raat ke liye hummh? satisfactory, unsatisfactory , good, ya outstanding...? "he laughed "bol main sun raha hoon..". Naku, turned scarlet as he turned his face the other way..."main kya bole ge Saab,".. and he moved his head back to look at her,"look ab you'd better stop this woh main , ye , main kya bole ge nonsense!"he said emphatically , and she gave him a snubbed wide eyed look and he leaned over , and reached out for her palm and held it in his wide palm . He stroked it tenderly with his free palm and said .."haan baby I can see DSP on your palm , my darling, .."and he bent his head and brushed his soft full lips on her mehndi decorated palm, and looked up into her eyes , with, "aur tera name Nakusha Dutta Patil mera dil pe lekha hai, Naku.. mera dil pe..", and he kissed it again.. as he leaned towards her to achieve more , but she pulled her hand back and placed it back on her lap. He took a deep breath, and parted his lips , checked his watch and started his jeep. Just before he drove off they both looked at the shack where they became one.. and he remarked,"take a picture of this haven on your mobile Naku, humara five star hotel"!. and Naku , did just that, with an addition, "maine kamre ke bhi pictures le lein hai .. thank you very much.."Dutta turned to her with a slight furrowed right eye brow and his eye gleamed, "oye hoi..meri sharmilee tim tim ke! tu abhi se hai zabaan chalene lage hai , hummh, aaand let you into a secret Mz PT madame tera bhi pictures maine...! Naku nearly jumped up in her seat Saab! you didn't? tell me ap mazzak kar reha ho? batao Saab? , and she grabbed his arm at the wheel , and he daggered her with his glance,"hey! and she let go of his arm and he turned towards her as he drove,"no I am not joking , it's not a crime to take pictures of your wifey in delectable poses!", he continued, dekhnien hain? mera mobile pe hain.. thura mooti hai tu , ummh yahan par..!"and he pointed to her back side.. and she snatched his mobile from his dash board "maine abhi delete kare ge Saab.. ap kaise ho?!.. she covered her mouth with her palms and with one eye on the road , and one on his wife, he sucked his lower lip and chuckled , and then parted his lips with, "Naku tu yehri ke yehri rehe ge, jab mera pas asal maal hai toh...", she put her palm on his mouth, "bas karo Saab.. mujhe nehi suna aur..", he bowed his head at her and looked ahead.. as they arrived at Naku's house.. He inspected her, and ensured his wife, the daughter of this household looked presentable, and gently raised his index and secured a loose tendril of her dark hair into place in her braid, he gathered his lips and deduced .. no matter how she looked her parents would know their daughter had changed in a big way in one night.. he reflected.
No sooner had the jeep arrived, Babi, Ganpat and Sethji, received their beloved visitors. Babi beamed and before the two entered she performed arti as both Dutta and Naku lowered them selves to seek their parents blessings. As soon as the formality was over Sethji put his arm around Naku's shoulder and chattered, "kaise hai tai, bahut yaad ati hai tere , ye Aye hai na! har waqat mera peeche hote hai ye maat karo! wahan, maat jaon! bas har waqat parthne ko boleti hai!".. he complained in a breaking voice.. Naku looked up at her Saab, and Sethji, stood before Dutta with his arms behind his back. Dutta looked down at him with a small smile and held his broad palm out, which Sethji grabbed fervently and covered it with his other hand," Bhao , have I shot up ?.. he asked with a wide eyed look and a spontaneous toothy smile. Dutta, twisted his lips "haan...do din mein tu fraction of a millimetre shoot up hoya hai!" and they all laughed. Sethji, with genuine signs of adolescent awkwardness , smiled and held on to his Bhao's arm and lead him into the house.. Dutta stood tall and waited for Ganpat to sit down and then sat on the simple settee and headed Sethji to sit beside him. Dutta enquired about his father in laws welfare , health , work etc, and was pleased to hear that things were ticking normally. He sat with his legs apart and his arms rested on his perched up knees. He stared at the space underneath his eyes and mused how difficult it was for a father to give his daughter's well being , her whole life to another man and his entire family.. and his eyes nearly welled up, when he thought how in future would he react to losing his daughter.. He looked up at Naku, who sat on the bed beside her dad with her head on her father' shoulder. Ganapat eyes' lit up as he looked sideways at his smiling daughter , and Dutta could see a father's contentment too, that he had done his paternal duty of marrying his daughter off , and now seeing her happy... Dutta took a sigh of relief and, was reminded of his own father.. and he moved back to rest his back against the settee, and looked above and his spirit rang with the words, "Babba I miss you more so now..yet I live in the consolation that you watch over me and your daughter in law Naku... kaash ap ko use ka saath mila hoota...,"ye lo chai Bhao", said Babi just as well, interrupted timely, his thoughts. Dutta, with a nod and a shy smile accepted the cup of tea, but called out to his wife, "ja Naku! apni Aye ke help kar kitchen mein.."Babi agreed with Dutta and called out to her daughter,!"haan Naku, chaal mera se bhi baat kar le beti sara pyar apne Babba ko he dei ge kiya..? remarked his wife's mother and he saw the two, mother and daughter retire into the kitchen. Dutta sipped and gulped his tea as he saw a dj vaux situ, many a times he came across these mother and daughter tete a tete at home... between his sisters and AS..
Babi held her daughter's face in her palms and keenly looked into those large green doe eyes.. yes she was Naku ke aye.. tu haq bunta hai use apne beta se poochne ka.."Naku sab theekh hai na meri baache? Ye teri sari kuch geli mahsoos hota hai aur baal bhi kuch gela lagette hain" , she said as she felt her daughter's damp braid.. "woh Saab"revealed Naku and then refrained from saying more, .. " her inquisitive mother continued "kuch hoya kiya..?", Naku, giggled and twisted the pallu end of her sari.."hai meri aache Aye sab theekh hai, woh hum barissh mein phunsh kiya the tu jungal mein punah leni parthe", she admitted shyly, Babi folded her chin and held her daughter by her shoulders, and turned to the heavens and prayed,"Bappa meri baache ke rakhsha kerna har waqat..."Naku crossed her arms around her mother's shoulders," Aye, ab Bappa ne teri Naku ko use ke rakhsha karne wala de diya hai , is liye meri chinta maat kiya kar tu ab.. Saab mujhe par jaan chirakte hain", retorted Naku gently, and Babi felt her daughters clasped hands on both her shoulders and replied, "bas Bappa kare tum duno hamesha kush he raho" and after a pause she reminded "chaal Naku satya naryan ke pooja karne hai abhi"..
The family participated in the pooja, this time Dutta showered Naku with a significantly consequential look.. and her heightened flushed face said it all what he relayed with his narrow eyes. A meal followed after the Pooja and Dutta partook and relished the home cooking of his mother in law. He looked up and remarked,"khana waqai he bahut aacha buna hai mausi.. ab janoon main ke Naku ke haat ka khana kyon itna aacha, hota hai!".Naku blinked her eyes slowly as she looked at her beloved husband.. and he felt her eyes on his face and looked back at her with wide eyed boyish looks... once the meal finished ..Ganpat presented Dutta with clothing as a token of regard for a son in law. Babi informed the couple of a final celebration arranged at PN, Dutta folded his chin, and seemed, delighted to note that his AS must have roped in Naku's Aye towards the occasion which both families would celebrate at PN.. Dutta, took a deep breath and blinked his eyes once as he looked at Naku's parents,"kaka, aur mausi agar ap chaein tu abhi mera aur Naku ke saath chalen.. jeep mein".. he suggested politely.. but Babi dabbed her forehead with her pallu, and responded, "nehi Bhao, hum ah jayean ge , naku ke mamma bhi ayen ge saath. tu"..Dutta bowed his head at her decision, but added," main Baji se keh doon ga ap ke liye transport ka intazaam kar de.. ummh jise aap chaien ap bol saktien hain", invited Dutta with conviction, and Naku bit her lip shyly as she looked at her Saab.. Sethji rushed to his sister.. "Aye mujhe la ja apna saath " he pleaded , and Dutta saw the pleading in the young lads' eye and yanked his head to one side and said "chaal get your stuff lets go!", Sethji fisted his arms and went yesss.. and ran to pack his stuff as Naku followed to help her brother , while Dutta remarked.. "oye kuch zayeeda nehi lena" .. but he ended up calming Naku's parents, "kuch masla nehi hai, abhi vacations bhi hai , tu school nehi miss ho ga us ka...". Eventually Dutta , Naku and Seth ji, made their way towards the jeep , Sethji's excitement was well noted and before they got into the jeep, Dutta asked Seth ji, "ummh peeche betha ga apne Aye ke saath?" the lad screwed his nosed and looked up at Dutta, !nah tu Bhao.. muhje ap ke saath aage beithna hai... "Dutta shook his head and smiled helplessly at Naku who shook her head and simply got into the back of the jeep , while her brother got in the passenger seat under Dutta's scrutinising eyes as he signalled Sethji to put his seat belt on... once set, Dutta fixed his rear mirror and caught the large green eyes of his love and give her a slow wink...and Naku lowered her eyes.. at her action man..
Historically the family coming together at the dining table was symbolic of any announcements, developments, news features of the workings of Patil Niwasis.. AS ,sat in her designated seat as she gazed with a degree of perplexity at the empty seat of her crown prince, and she turned towards Baji.. !"humien ye samjhe nehi ah rehe ke Dutta kal ka gaye hoya abhi tak ghar wapis nehi lauta.. Baji.. kyon nehi ayea ? humara dil betha jar aha hai.."Baji got up from his place and put his arm around AS 's shoulder "!ap chinta maat karien AS , mujhe text behja tha us ne Naku ke ghar tha .. bas aata he ho ga.."he comforted.. but AS , continued and remarked, "kaise ne chinta karoon, Baji, Tikhati Mejwani ke rasam hai kal ghar pe ,aur Dutta ko kuch pata he nehi, woh intazaam, waghera.. Kala explained, "dekhian AS , rasam ka saab intezam hum ne sambhal liye hai or ho bhi gayea hai.. bas aap sirf aram karien..", Baji too along with others at the table nodded in show of assurance to the matriarchal figure of the house hold.. Roops suddenly clapped,"this is what I love about our weddings! functions galore !ek ka bad ek! . maagar AS ye tikhati mejwani hota kiya hai?..AS , sat up as an oracle of wisdom and explained to all.."ye maachi / mas khana wali maharastri.. logon ke liye hai...she explained, and Roops, clarified,"so really it's a kind of non veg feast... and AS and the rest of the sisters and their husbands nodded, ,while AS continued, "haan , Roops, ye var aur vadhu , dono gharoon mein ho sakta hai , lagan ke ek, ye do din baad.. doono pariwaroon ke rishtedar , dost , shamal hota hain..Dutta toh yehe chai ga ke yahan pe he hoi.. kyon ke Naku ke ghar, lagan ka sab intezam hoya tha.. tu abhi humari bari hai.. waise bhi woh log ju lagan pe nehi ja sake woh Tikhati Mejwani pe aean ga..".. Suds eyes lit up and he exclaimed ,"haan , AS khana ka sab intezam mein kara ga, caterer se baat kar le hai maine..",AS, as she dabbed eye with her pallu .."!jagadammba.. pun Dutta , kab ayea ga? she continued..."main yahan hoon AS.."announced Dutta in a baritone voice, and his mother nearly got up from her seat , but he progressed towards her with long strides and bent to touched her feet as she held the top of his head and kissed his mop... she eventually got up as she stood before him holding his stubble face.." Dutta kab se humari ankhien thujhe dekna ko tarass gaye the mera beta".. and she kissed his forehead and then looked at Naku "ah ja Naku,".. and Naku bent to touch her saas 's feet and AS, turned to her, "ye kiya Naku tune kal wala he kapre phena hoi hain?.. and she turned to her son, "Dutta tune kia is bhi apna fauji samjhe hai ke is ke ye halat buniya hai tune, mera phool se beti , kitne thake hoi lageta hai..!"complained AS, she studied , Naku's dishevelled looks , while Dutta stole a glance at Naku and rolled his eyes and turned his face the other way.."!thake hoi .. ab ap kya jano AS... he mused as he flushed a little.. he turned towards Seth ji and pushed him before AS "ise bhi saath liya hoon AS ,...AS, kissed the lad on his head , as Baji gambolled towards him and checked him out..! aree.. tu to mera jitna hogaya hai Sethji.. chaal ah gale lag and Baji.. gave Seth ji a bear hug... AS looked at Dutta and chided him, "aur tu sun le Dutta! ab kuch din tak un pathaniaoon ka peeche choor, Naku, ja aur kurta pyjama nikla use ke liye...waise bhi tum dono ashnan kar lo... jao.. AS ordered and the family exchanged sheepish glances.. Baji put his arm around Sethji and took him upstairs to show him his room..
Dutta , once AS had ordered grabbed Naku by the wrist and took her up the stairs to their room. Once on the landing of the first floor Dutta gave her a sided look and remarked, "ab phir koi drama tu nehi karege ge tu?.. Naku smiled impishly and started to head for her room and he reeled around and grabbed her braid.. "dekha mujhe pata tha pagal aurat ko dhura pare ga, aeee! tera karma mein tera bhai soi ga ... aur tu mera bed mein mera saath soiye ge .. samjhe .. he spoke in her face and she moved her head back.. "samjhe mera" ... and she stopped and he pressed hard the small of her back into his body.. mera kiyaa Naku bol?.. she closed her eyes and whispered in his ear... Saabbb.. They entered the bridal room the candles were still lit and nothing had changed bar the fresh rose petals on the bed... Dutta pulled off his shirt and motioned to pull off his trousers, but stopped as she covered her eyes .. and he threw himself on his bed and landed on his back with "arghhh!!...then he propped himself up his elbows and went, "ye eyes ko cover karne ka kiya matlab hai??... ab itne kawara kale nehi hai tu .. chaal udher ah aur sugary kiss dek .. lazy aurat... Naku giggled and went towards his cup board to put out his maroon kurta and white pyjama suit.. and then.. he rolled to get up to hug her from behind but was deterred as Kala came in with a large carved metal tray adorned with saris and jewellery..."ye le Naku.. fresh ho ka pahen lena, aur yeh tera Tikhati Mejwani ke kapre hain..", Kala smiled hugely as she viewed her brothers clothes...neatly laid out on the bed. A bare chested Dutta spun around and grabbed his head cushion and pressed it around his hairy chest and dashed towards the bathroom.. Kala laughed and remarked.."dekhh tu ,aise alL my life I have seen him growing up and he is having bouts of mannish bashfulness!", Naku smiled tenderly at her Saab's behaviour with a bite of her lip..and Kala pulled out a scarlet red georgette sari with a broad golden border.. and presented it to her Sil.."ye le Naku aaj ye pehana tu.. Dutta ka dost bhi ah raha hai..kal ke function ke, and then after a pause she added , "you can dress up in my room if you want to", but before Kala finished, Dutta opened his bathroom door and stuck his head .. wet hair swept back from his forehead, "us ke koi zarorrat nehi Tai I am nearly finished she can get dressed here"..he said firmly as he gave Naku a hard look. Kala nodded with a smilingly,"sure Bhao , I'll leave you to it then"..and with that she left the husband and wife..Naku grabbed her clothes with timidity and was about to leave for her room, when the door flung open and out came her husband with his maroon bath towel tied around his torso , his wide naked shoulders, his hairy chest glistened with watery residue, between his pumped up chest muscles.. he slanted his head and gazed at her and parted his lips as he gradually progressed towards her and put his moist squeaky clean muscular arms around her back.. he looked down into her wide green doe eyes, "what's the matter baby? don't you like sharing darling? from now on we share everything my shahzadi".. he tipped up her chin with a crooked smile, "even a bathroom, hummh" and his hand travelled towards her hip and he ordered with a sided jut of his head,"chaal have a shower.. and I'll go down .. so you can dress up in peace.."he said in a factual tone.. and headed towards his clothes and caught a glimpse of her going into his bathroom.. and he yelled,!"ay Naku kapre tu adher choor ja.. ,and moved forward and gently took her clothes off her... Naku, backed into the bathroom and closed the door behind her as Dutta, chuckled, "jayege kahan tu Naku?.. ab tu yehe hai tere territory!... Dutta rubbed his towel on his body parts, and mused with slightly flared nostrils, ah well she can suit herself at being timid and coy.. he pulled his kurta on over his head.. actually he thought a woman's shyness , is a great turn on.. ummmh for him it is ,aand he reminded himself by temperament, he preferred his woman not to throw herself at him..rather he went for her... and he smiled as he felt his heart with his slender fingers and his glazed eyes widened with a smitten hound look.. and he moved towards the mirror to splash himself with his cologne, brushed his hair into place and combed his stubble.. He smiled with approval as he slipped on his gold chain loose fitted wrist watch.. "Bhao! Major Ram ah gaye hai!"shouted an excited Baji as he stuck his head through Dutta's door, but stopped his steps..Dutta looked up with a broad smiled, and questioned perplexed "rok kyon kya hai Baji?"..Baji stepped in gingerly "woh kiya haina Bhao ab teri shaadi ho gayea hai , tu have to seek permission for entry". Dutta nodded his head, "manners and you Baji.. choor de they don't go together you git! chaal neeche chal! wanna see Ram.. now!" and Dutta walked ahead as Baji followed him like his shadow and the two friends alighted the wooden steps to greet Major Ram..
Ram with wife and child stood in the hall of PN surrounded by AS, and the rest of the family, "kiya baat hai major sahib! Ap tu ab gone case hai!" he laughed as Dutta folded his hands towards his Ram's wife first and then embraced Ram.." welcome , welcome, so glad you could make it buddy.. short notice , but have to say missed you at the lagan.." admitted Dutta , and Ram turned his head towards Baji, "we are here Dutta sab tera Baji Rao ka kamal hai! , he was like a mole trying to locate where I was? duty ya leave par, and then ordered us to be here." mentioned Ram as Baji's beamed at he recognition, and Dutta nodded, "yeah he's not a bad chappie, once he puts his mind down to it, said Dutta with a tease in his tone and then turned his neck briskly to observe the point of interest of every ones eyes ... and his shoulders squared up as he beheld his beautiful woman clad in a red georgette sari scattered with small gold motifs and embellished with a metallic golden and dark green border, her bosom lay flattered behind the sheer pallu with a red blouse with three quarter green sleeves her tiny red bindi face was surrounded with middle parted hair styled in a loose braid that sat on the side of her neck... .Baji leapt towards her and brought her forward and announced.."meet Mrs. Nakusha Dutta Patil.."and Naku blushed as Dutta's eyes twinkled with pure awe for his wife and the light hearted jocular of his best mate.. Naku stood before the two or rather three important guests and folded her hands in a Namaste , and Ram's wife Rani, proceeded forward and embraced Naku and turned to AS,"AS ap ke bahu kitne sundar hai, nazar nehi hati us par se,".. Dutta turned crimson at the attention showered on Naku , and he stood tongue tied.. his arm folded across his chest as he tweaked his stubble , but AS received the compliment with pride, "haan Rani, Naku sirf dekhne mein nehi sundar , is ka dil bhi sundar hai", and Naku changed the topic by bending her knees as she noted the little toddler dressed in denim dungarees and a red shirt..."helllooo aur ap kaun ho? she asked as the toddler grabbed his fathers index finger ..."vahini ye hai munnoo.. " he introduced as he bent and picked up the podgy little boy.. he turned his son towards every one, as Dutta too moved foward him.."oyee munnoo chal jaldi say sherro chacho ko salute maar! quick! and the little blighter folded his chubby arm and brought his chubby fingers to his forehead and every one gave a loud cheer which made the toddler sink his tubby little round head in the nave of his father's neck , his mother who watched.. commanded "challo munnoo, sherro chacho ke pas jaon".. and Dutta spread his arms towards the child with a comment "the last time I picked him him up he pulled out my chest hairs with his little paws!" and every one laughed as they recalled.. but the baby looked at Dutta and shied away and Naku held out her arms and he leaned forward from his fathers arms towards Naku who held him and kissed the top of his warm head... and Dutta heard Rani's remark "dekha ise bhi khobsurrat log pasand hain".. and Naku stole a cocky glance at Dutta who lowered his eyes and stroked his stubble with his slender fingers... Sethji came forward and greeted the visitors and begged Naku ,"aye ab munnoo ko mujhe de do , main is ka khayal rekha ga" and he waved Naku's cuddly lion king in front of Munoo, and Naku.. couldn't belief her impish brother had got his hands on her ummh Saab replacement from her room..
Naku gave munoo to Sethji, who already restlessly spun his dungaree clad legs in kicking motions, so Sethji set him on the floor and Dutta was surprised to see that the baby toddled around gingerly. There was much positive activity at the dining table as dinner progressed. Dutta's eyes shifted on his wife at every opportunity afforded, as he noted her hint of makeup and the tiny umbrella jhumkis in her ears.. every now and then she moved her sided plait out of the way as she leaned to serve food to the seated .. Dutta while he dunked his morsel of roti in some dahi, noted her mangulsutra as it caressed her bosom subtly visible behind her red gold motif french chiffon saree. She felt his stare and she rewarded him with a sided look and he furrowed his eyebrows at her a wee bit with a crooked smile. Once the supper was over, AS suggested Naku show Rani to one of the many guest rooms, and Ram , looked at his wife and commented, "haan ja Rani is lardke ko bhi la ja, bahut masti kar raha hai bhag bhag ke.." and he alerted every one to munoo toddling after Sethji.. Dutta, smiled and with narrow eyes he looked at Naku and raised an eye brow, as Naku pouted her lower lip at him and sent her large green eyed look his way.. Dutta pulled his lower lip and looked at his colleague, "Ram chal phir.. ho jayea..?", and Naku suddenly looked his way and Ram, defended Dutta, "!aree bhabi, humara pas bhi use choor dein zara, chaal Baji," prompted Ram, and Dutta stood up, about turned elegantly and headed towards the bar area...as Naku watched on before she headed up the stairs with Rani, and Sethji carrying munoo in his arms.
As soon as they got to the room , Rani looped her arm around the belly of playful son and began the procedure of getting the little devil for bed, in his tiny white Kurta pyjama. Naku watched and time to time she tickled his tubby little toes, and tickled his tummy..as he rolled on the bed and sat up keyed up to play more. Rani grabbed him and glared at him "chup! aur sau jaon mera betoo ab," she kissed his pumped up shining cheeks, and he snuggled against his mother's bosom ,held her shirt, flickered his eye lids and snored into la la land..Naku sat crossed legged on Rani's bed and sighed "aww". Rani gently eased her son on the pillow and turned to Naku, "chaal Naku ise choor, bata how was it?.."Naku being Naku played dumb, and Rani, held her hands pleadingly "oh come on tell me how was the first night? I am dying too know!, she bubbled. Naku looked into Rani's eyes and responded "not a lot, Rani, erhh I panicked.."Rani clutched her friends knee, you never!! oh gawwwd, Bhao na tu machine gun chala de hoge!, ohhh Naku you have some darn courage to stop a hot headed man like Dutta Bhao!" she opined wide eyed and continued.."oh heavens you mean you haven't done it abhi tak!?"Naku giggled and nodded, her face hidden behind her hands. Rani came closer to her and put her arm around Naku's shoulder as she caught Naku , during their spicy conversation, observing munooo, "listen I hope he took some precautions", cautioned Rani, and Naku protested "Rani please! do we have to talk about this?!Rani looked into Naku's face ,"Naku pata hai if you didn't, you can side effects", and she turned towards , Munoo, Naku looked at her friend with gravity,"well, Rani, have to admit , that nothing of the sort, I doubt very much, that such a thought would even enter Saab's mind, and as for me, well, I would never broach the subject, Rani I was not brought up that way.. ummh my mother never mentioned the word family planning to me or what it involves..ummh it's a kind of unspoken issue we are not taught about it in schools when we reach puberty, waise bhi, Rani after marriage both families anticipate good news reasonably early.. it's like having a baby straight away after marriage, is a yardstick to prove that the husband and wife are well! healthy human beings..continued Naku. Rani, agreed, "yes you are right Naku, my situation was similar, ummh don't get me wrong both Ram and me are blessed with this gift.. but , it's nice to have a choice in place, because I tell you Naku, having children is a serious commitment and responsibility, that parents have towards their children..and of course as good parents we desire to give our child the best.. out of which Naku, in the modern world the hardest to give is quality time.. "advised Rani. Naku nodded, and thought it best to comment regarding the initial conversation, "ummh Rani, well, shall we say I was too nervous and so was he, so when we finally consummated, I had a rough idea, gathered from my previous moments with Saab, that he wishes to be a father without delay.."and bashfully she covered her face, Rani smiled, "well in that case then, may your numbers swell"! and both women giggled , as Rani pointed to a little bump on her belly..a shocked Naku was quietened down, "haan Naku, this too was not planned, it kind of happened, that's why I am alerting you to use your mind and judgement before you rush into anything, at all times !, I would suggest that you seek advice, from the family planning clinic.. Naku nodded, "yes Rani, have taken on board what you have said, but first I have to consult my husband..she said firmly..and Rani, replied, "of course Naku , yes he would be the first port of call, after all marriage is about two people initially, and side issues afterwards!, but I have a good feeling about your marriage , my friend..ek strong fauji ke strong patni!.. chaal let's go to bed.. now, although can't say for you, when tere Saab will be back to you,as the lads are having a male bonding session..."jested Rani , as she slid comfortably on her bed next to her baby...
Dutta, Ram and Baji sat on the area around the bar, palms around whiskey glasses, Ram held his glass up, "to Dutta and Bhabi! shaadi mubarek!", they clicked glasses and took shots.. Ram looked at a complacent and laid back Dutta, "so Major, how does it feel to belong the world of hard done bys?"Dutta raised his eyebrow as he ran his finger around the rim of his glass..and Baji began to sing, "kya karoon Ram! kuch kuch hota hai!",Dutta gave Baji an amused glare while Ram slammed his palm against Baji's, and said,"nehi Baji yeh sher tu bhaut shant lagate hai!", Baji touched Ram's arm, "aree Ram don't go by his looks , bahut elusive sher hai ye , kiya kuch karta hai, kisi ko nehi pata , par sare duniya apne peeche is ne zaroor lagiya hoi hai , waise let you know, duniya choor , jannat ke bhi nazare kar ayea hai ye sher.. chalte parthe.."Dutta kicked Baji from under the table and Baji touched his ear lobes, as Dutta looked at his glass with a ,"kabhi tu give it a rest Baji," and Ram intervened ,"oh come on Dutta chillax Major! you're off duty , on top of it just married , so have a bit of spunk around you... beta ji yehe hain din enjoy karne wale , baad mein teeny aur meeny ah gaye to tu sideline ho jaye ga, main course nehi"! jested Ram knowingly. Dutta squared his shoulders and with a blink of eyes responded, "ummh for that kind of side line I would gladly give up being the main course,!" Ram, put his hand on Dutta's shoulder ,"really? I don't believe it ke tu abhi se he broody ho gaya hai?.. oyee buddy itne jaldi are you sure? confirmed Ram, and Dutta took a sip of his whiskey and doubled his chin as he stared at his friend and colleague with narrow eyes,"oh I am sure Ram, see har cheez apne kushi ke liya nehi karta main.. apne family ke kushi is paramount for me..AS, is mostly unwell, god forbid.. so I think she should be granted the joy of grand children..a.s.a.p.."and Baji got up and started his song and dance, dhichak! dhinchak! ..Ram, smiled as he sipped his drink ,"right fine action man! but dekhna kahein waqat se phele tu bhudha na hoi jaye! he laughed.. and Baji defended,"aree nahi Ram is sher mein bahut dum hai".. and Dutta, raised his clenched fist at Baji and Baji cowed, as he winked at Ram, who turned towards Dutta, "yaar Dutta,don't you think its a bit much , ke abhi tere shaadi hoi hai aur tu , baher bhi ja raha hai ..I mean it's a bit unfair for Bhabi, Dutta coldly replied,"no its not unfair it's part of the package ,called marrying a man from the Forces, besides , she's got her head screwed on the right way, she knows what's in store for her Ram, and apart from that she has her own job too..so it's not that she'll be sitting all day pining away for a husband on exercise.. for that's what this trip to UK is, field work abroad, teaching ,learning and applying".. reflected Dutta with a brief smile, Ram nodded with addition, "waise AS ke bahut backing hai thujhe Dutta, she's has always encouraged you".. remarked Ram, and Dutta smiled, "Ram I tell you that there is an unspoken shurya, a staid valour that runs through the veins of the women folk of Armed personnel, which is a mighty help, for it acts as additional motivator to defend your mother land.." pondered aloud Dutta. Baji yawned and Dutta looked at him with noteworthy admonishment, "oyee peena band kar !aand I hope everything is sorted for tomorrow evening.. everything! setting, food , lighting, music.. and whatever have you !", Dutta enquired. Baji retuned a broad dimpled smile,"! of course Bhao subah sab kam chalo ho jayea ga.. sham tak ready.. chaka chak! bas tu apna kam kar vahini ko kush rekh! ,teased Baji with a wink.. Dutta, nodded and hauled himself up, one hand flattened on the table , "well.. best turn in all of us as there is a busy day ahead of us..and the three men swaggered towards their sleeping quarters.
Dutta, entered his room and his eyes went straight for his bed .. his woman was not where he expected her to be.."Naku?" he drawled in a subdued tone, and waited , but with no response he blinked his eyes and shuffled towards his terrace and there he found her looking across the night sky her front rested against the wrought iron balcony .. he progressed towards her and impressed his imposing body behind her, his palms meeting across her bare belly behind her saree pallu.He nuzzled his stubble chin behind her bare neck and groaned, "baaaby I was looking for you.. hummm", he kissed her skin and she slowly turned to face him , and met his drowsy drunk eyes and his parted lips, that appeared ready to taste her lips.. his strong brawny arms pressed her forward towards him as his covetous mouth roved fickle minded over her soft lips, her neck , her ear lobes and lower down her neck, unable to decide which part of her, he desired most . She closed her eyes as his stubble cheek grazed the side of her soft cheek and she sighed in demure pleasure and encapsulated his strong neck between her soft arms.. filled with desire he scooped her in his arms and carried her on to their bed.. and sat her down at the foot of the bed.. one look at her, and his eyes swam as he drawled from behind the foot of the bed.. "oooh Nakooo want you nowww and Naku felt jolted and turned her neck to see her action man prostrated on the bed lying flat on his belly his legs half sticking away from the bed with his beige toe posts slippers still on.. Naku , shook her head and went around the bed and pulled of his toe posts.. and before she could do more he groaned "clothes off", there was silence and he yanked his head and looked at her and stuttered ,"apne kapre nehi yehri , mera kapre.."Naku flared her nostrils and thought the bloody drunk man.. and said "phela ap uthe ke tu beitho.."and he rolled on his back with a moan..and she helped him to sit up near the edge of the bed, and she sat behind him to peel off his maroon kurta.. once freed of his top he brushed his chest with his left palm , and moaned.. as he felt her body heat behind him, "I bet you hate me Naku.. your Saab has been a bad boy us ne daroo pe hai .. tu bol kiya sazza de ge hummh?.. Naku kissed his wide sinewy shoulder and he shuddered as she pushed her delicate arms forward and encircled his broad chest.. he sided his face and doubled his chin as he traced his full lips on her supple arms..she sighed as she tipped her forehead on the of top his wide naked back.. they both shuddered at the nearness.. then Naku suddenly got up and as she was to walk past.. he stretched his arm from where he sat on the bed and gripped her pallu.. "ummh and where do you think you are going m'lady?", she turned and slanted her lip and stared at him with a hushed, " Saab, woh.. main, but she stopped as he saw his frigid looks. He loosened his mouth and, responded steadily, "tu kahien nehi jaye ge! change your clothes before me.. and before you act coy.. don't forget main tera pati hoon, and whatever I say stands.."he reminded..Naku, with aghast eyes pleaded..Saabb..he gave her a raised eye brow look and instructed with a motion of his fingers "edhur ah.. let me oblige.."and mesmerized by his narrow lion like eyes she moved towards him as he lowered his legs from the bed on the beside rug.."pas ah".. he guided.. and gently with his eyes on her sari clad body he pulled off her pallu, his palm felt her belly and then pulled out her sari pleats, that fell bunched up on the floor around Naku's feet.. he looked up into her eyes and groped for her petticoat hook.. but she stopped his act by pressing both her tiny hands on his slender fingers around her petticoat hook..!"please Saab.. nehi! mujhe sharam ati hai..abhi nehi."she begged and his eyes softened as he moved his arms and pulled her forward entwined in his strong arms... his mouth kissed her bare belly as she stood before him.. and he was semi lost in the act, and she gently played with the mop of hair on the top of his head.."ab ap mujhe chooro ge Saab , tu main change kare ge na.. sun lo meri baat" she reasoned with him gently , but he just moved his stubble cheeks side to side on her belly and closed his eyes with a mumble "suna de...", she gently released him and laid him on his back and set his head on a couple of head pillows..Naku, once changed into her white shalwar kurta.. lay next to her Saab on his bed .. their bed.. and the sleeping lion stirred and moved closer to his lioness, threw his left arm on her belly and folded his heavy muscular white pyjama clad loin over her legs.. pushed his stubble face ..in the nape of her soft neck and muttered.."jahil aurat kapre pehan ke pati ke saath sau rehe hai.."and he felt her belly wobbled under his thigh as she giggled very, very quietly , and he raised his thigh and slammed it on her legs .."yehri" he whispered as his lips kissed her neck and in the honey suckle fragrance he slept in his bed with his love...like a baby lion...
Baji was up at 5am.. to double check the provision of conveyance for Naku's family, relatives and friends. Once that was carried out he supervised the setting of the Tikhati mejwani function , at PN. He had not bothered to consult Bhao, but was backed by AS and the sisters on this somewhat different setting.. it based on the theme of Raj.. Baji, along with the BG'S looked on as the large grounds of the house were transformed.. by the romantic ivory cream interior traditional party marquee ceilings, that unfurled and alternate dark blue and cream panelled, silvery blue block arch inspired printed walls, with tassels as well as mirrors sewn into them, were erected up. The effect of the tent created a huge space with a serene understated feeling of living room elegance, smiled Baji , which was perfect for a chilled out party setting or informal celebration. Baji hoped , his Bhao would warm to the deviation, as he had deliberately chosen cool white soothing colours to tone down the overall heat of the weather..he had accented the temperature by including coolers and gilt pedestal fans with the addition of some character furniture, and gilt mirrors.. Baji watched the ivory cream four pillar stage being put together..he instructed the workers to put in the aqua and ivory sheer back ground being pinned with matched swaggered drapes.. he watched as an ivory sofa set with two side chairs were arranged centre stage.. he instructed for a strings of soft aqua and clear fairy lights around the four pillars and the back drop to give the stage an extravagant and brighter look in the evening.. and finally..a marble statute of Ganpati was placed on the right hand forefront side of the stage, adorned with a sheer wrap round its shoulders and belly.. once the decor of this garden party was established , Baji once again paid the workers more than they had bargained for and thanked them for their excellent work.. He had designated another raised platform for the band. Finally he whipped out his phone and rang Suds, "woh kiya haina Sudarshan, abhi tum neeche ayao garden mein, aur kahane ki service lay out ah ke dekho!"and he shook his head with a thought , about time Suds mucked in to do his bit.. Sudarshan turned up in a striped blue and white shirt and trousers ,and with half a glare , instructed the caterers to set out the hot and cold foods.. and finally he oversaw the point of the make shift bar, complete with a variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and disposable glasses.. at a glance both men Baji and Suds approved the works and retired back into the house.. awaiting the arrival of the guests... Within the house Kala had arranged.. foyer displays bedecked with fresh seasonal flowers and the house carried a soothing fragrance of fresh flowers..
The evening arrived and so did the guests in dribs and drabs, whom the Patil family members welcomed, and served drinks and hors d'oeuvre. Baji flitted around, and ensured things went according to plan.The guests mingled, and made small chatter as AS and Babi, made introductions and greetings. Naku, choose to get ready in Roops room and her SIL, helped her to put on the sari and pearl jewellery complete with the pearly nose ring.. Naku wore an orange French georgette sari with a broad burnished gold border, speckled with gold motifs, that fell gracefully from her shapely body. Her formed bodice was clad in a boat neck red blouse embellished with gold circles, and fitted three quarter plain orange silk sleeves.. she knew that her man always favoured simplicity in her.. so today too, she middle parted her hair , and plaited it and rested her braid to one side of her neck... Roops, clasped the twisted two stringed rice pearls traditional Maharashtrian necklace, given by AS on Naku's slender neck.. while Naku applied dark noir kajal in her green doe eyes, a tiny red bindi, and pinch of vermillion sundoor in her mang. Finally she fitted her pearly nose mandali in her sharp nose. Roops smiled as she looked at her stunning vahini and for final touch smoothed on some burnt orange lip balm on Naku's petal like lips.."stunning!"shouted Roops, and asked,"by the way what is Bhao wearing?,Naku pushed out her lower lip ," I don't know Roops?, kuch jaldi mein thein Saab aaj bas, bole Roops ke kamre mein tayar ho.."she reported..
Roops looped her arm in her vahinis as both, entered the carpeted and flower strewn path leading to the stage.. the crowd moved aside to from an aisle, and there near the foot of the stage...stood her man..the most handsome man on earth! Naku was stunned to see her husband in full dress ceremonial uniform.. black ,tailored jacket, black trousers with a red silk tuck on the outside legs.. a leather belt with a gold sparkling buckle holding his sword of honour with a golden hilt, narrowly sheathed sabre.. on his left muscular leg..he cocked his black army dress hat with a white gloved hand and gave her a slanted smile, as he moved slowly and majestically towards her.. and stood by her side as he offered her his folded elbow. Naku rested her tiny little hand on it and amidst a clang of cymbals and bagpipe peals of the army band the two walked down the aisle as they finally reached the stage and Dutta in full chivalrous style offered his gloved palm and sat his wife down and then moved his sword and sat beside her. He looked at her shyly and smiled as he lowered his eyes and wide eyed she looked in awe at her action man.. rendered speechless.
From where they sat, while the army band played, amongst the crowd they both could see familiar faces, and a thumbs up , and a wave from far , made the married couple excited upon the prospect of seeing old colleagues, acquaintances.. and pupils... to be continued..Hamlet53~ 23.8.12
Precap: Dutta stood to attention before his boss Parekh,"so congrats you son of a gun! but don't get too comfy! you're checking outaa here in a week's time...
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