OS~A string of pearls. Wedded Bliss p. 146 ~ 16.3.14 - Page 76

Wedded Bliss

Part ~14

Naku also tried to show interest in the bikes, and Dutta turned to give her a sided bemused look,"dekh tu aise rehi hai ke jaise you know how to cycle". Naku looked up into his twinkling eyes, "is that a question or a statement.. she asked promptly. Dutta nodded , consider it a question then.. she replied , the answer is no.. but that in no way that stops me from riding, when you are biking". Dutta narrowed his eyes, and went further, "humm idea aacha hai , pun ye bhi bata de mera aage bethe ge ya peeche.? Naku blushed and giggled what difference does it make?.. he slanted his head and replied, "it makes a difference Naku, for if you sit in front then I bury my chin in your neck and if you sit behind me then ..umm you'll have to raise your self a bit...then you bury your chin behind my neck.." Naku covered her face behind her palms and mumbled, "Saab ap bhi na, ever ready... Dutta dug his heels in and continued , and why ever not? humm? I' m a man attracted to his wife, any where and any time, isn't that what a wife expects from her husband.. 24/7 lusting for her.. Naku tapped his arm, stop it now, bikes dekho ap..

Baji and Anay felt the saddles of the bikes, how comfortable and how manuoverable they were?.. how many gears, and speedometer.. safety elements. Anay given the chance liked all the bikes on display and was indecisive. Baji mused and checked the camp site information.. then he turned to Dutta,"Bhau just checked the site , they hire bikes , so I don't see the point in buying new ones ". Naku nodded, "haan Baji, why pay treble the price, when hired ones can do the jobs just as good, in fact if they hire , then they will make sure the bikes are serviced properly and are safe to use..".Dutta turned his head towards her,"smart, wife! into saving her pati's money, money is not the issue, but haan I like the idea of them being liable too for our safety apart from ourselves".. Baji added, "and Bhau we won't have to load and unload the bikes, udher he se we collect them". Dutta went humm, but Anay looked dejected,"mamoo , why not buying bikes.. I wanted a bike." Naku put her arm around his shoulder and explained, "dekho Anay, wahan pe bikes hoon ge, jab tum chaho your mamoo and Baji can ride with you.. it'll save us time and energy to get a bike on loan.. and yes.. jahan tak ,having your own bike is concerned, may be if you get lots of A's on your report card.. then. Anay pulled a face, "no maami! that's not fair, and Dutta touched the top of Anay's head ,"kyun what's not fair? you should work for a reward! humm... Anay, tried it on with Baji," Baji! bolo apne Bhau ko ke give me a bike for my birthday pleaseee!".Baji nodded and gave Anay a dimpled smile as he turned to Naku , "maana pare ga! Kala Tai ka sapoot hai chalo hai baton mein..

Naku just smiled, and Dutta growled at Baji ,"chal ab, clear the bill and let's go home, subah we have to leave early.."

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Kala checked her painted maroon nails as she chatted to her friend on the phone, "yes dear now I have all the time in the world to chill, that's why I suggest that you to drive over , and have a short break here with me. yes but don't expect the hustle and bustle of inner city ,it's the quieter side of civilization.. nope I am not really the one inclined towards nature, me more of a socialite.. no my Bhau just let's me do my own thing, bole ka bhi kaise I am older than him, uppar se I am married and a mother of an adolescent child.. oh no issues , my vahini can handle Anay well, she has an inborn mothering instinct.. haan woh main hoon, minus it ! Anay tu jaise mistake he tha! she laughed. Her friend , asked Kala, aur teri vahini, uska koi baacha nehi abhi?. Kala smiled, no not yet at least I think not , but Aye Sahib has served her an ultimatum! lets's see..

Dutta barged in to the drawing room of the lodge and on seeing Kala , ummh we're back Tai , Kala nodded and stood up to walk towards the window," ok phir just give me a bell when you set off on your way, and any problems phone me , bye! and she ended the call.

Anay hugged her, "mamma ! we got a tent, sleeping bags Iam so excited, umm he looked up at her, can I sleep with you tonight"?. Kala ruffled the mop of his hair, Anay sweet heart!, I have to put jumbo rollers in my hair,so it'll get uncomfortable.. waise bhi you are a big boy! and big boys don't sleep with their mummies.. she said gently and he pulled a face, as Dutta felt the back of his head, "Tai put him to bed we set off fairly early in the morning". and he jerked his head at Naku and both left the room.

Once in their bedroom. He sat on the edge of the big bed and flopped his tall sided frame, on the bed. He crossed his arms under his head and crossed his slender toes.. and yawned.. loudly.. ummmeemm. With narrow eyes he watched her tiny frame pottering about and stuffing last minute bits and pieces in a holdall. He shook his toes slightly irritated, "chaal ab ah ja! come to bed! Tu to aise packing ker rehe hai jaise kisi ke lagan pe ja rehe hai, we're going camping not for some wedding duo!.. come to bed mujhe neend aye hai.She turned her head towards him," if you're sleepy then go ahead sleep , Iam not coming till I'eve finished packing... irritated he sat up in bed, and groaned, if its work you're looking for then go and get me a glass of water , my throat is parched!". Naku , irritated , replied, "then you best give your throat a rest Saab! you can be so difficult at times! He looked at her and fell back on his back grabbed his pillow and clasped it on his hairy chest, shoved his face in it and made strange moaning noises as if in pain!.. Naku shook her head as she stood up and zipped the holdall.. stop making those weird noises, or else I'll send you out on the lawn! He looked up from his pillow, really.. let's swing it on the hammock! Naku came towards the bed and hit his head with her pillow, and he pulled her to him , spread his arms sideways and she snuggled into his armpit... he turned his chin and smelt the top of her head.. tomorrow we sleep in our tent.. looking forward to it hummm? he mumbled ..

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Dutta drove and Baji navigated. Of course, every so often , Dutta growled, "tell me the way properly you idiot! you are worse than a sat nav! Baji, too suggested, "look Bhau if you think I am misguiding then let's swap seats , I'll drive and you navigate, thek hai?. Dutta turned to him, "are you trying to give me lip Baji ? you know what I can do to this sweet dimply smile of yours?.. nehin! main drive karoon ga, tera pata nehi peg laga ke ayea ho?. Baji expanded his eyes innocently, "never Bhau !Deva shapat! didn't drink last night pata tha we will be driving..

Fed up Naku chides from the back seat, "aacha ye tu batao, how much longer to go?. Dutta and Baji looked at each other and smiled ,as Dutta rolled his eyes and muttered, "bole hai" .. then he looked at Naku in the rear mirror and suggested, "aisa kar Naku , thore daer go to sleep, when you wake up we'll be there!. Naku poked her finger in his back,"tell me or stop somewhere Anay needs to do phissy.. Dutta shook his head, and then turned to Baji, who nodded his head too and Dutta said dryly "now you too bloody need to go as well !! check kar phone pe were is the nearest service station!. Baji suggests, "ey Bhau! I can tell you it's far, just pull up somewhere safely on the left, I am desperate! Dutta, growled, salle! you are worse than a kid!. Naku tapped his shoulder from the back, and he bit his lip, indicated and pulled up as Baji and Anay got out and run amongst the vegetation.. Dutta looked at Naku through the rear mirror, "I was half scared , that hope you don't need to go as well! nehi tu band baj jata!

Naku looked at Dutta and said ,"Saab humien , rokna pare ga, it's mid day..

Dutta glared at her, "well if you want to stop for lunch , then we stay here. Baji and Anay returned and she looked at Baji,"did he wash his hands?. Anay showed Naku his palms "look mammi all clean!. Baji twisted his arm and felt the back of his head, "woh there was a stream there , we washed our hands and faces there.. now what's happening? he asked as he looked at his Bhau who stood with his back pressed on the side of the land cruiser. Dutta headed towards Naku and said to Baji, "teri vanhini ji ko bhook lege hai , so open up the boot hatch and edher he kha lo ju bhi khana hai!. Anay , went yeah , let's eat!.

Baji raised the boot and Anay jumped on the base of the vehicle ,his legs dangled near the back bumper. Naku sat sided and opened up the large insulated food carrier.. Dutta folded his arms as he looked around , and Naku served , Anay his egg sandwiches, carrot sticks , and diced fruit salad all in little plastic containers. Baji was merrily tucked into aloo parathas.. Dutta waited for his lunch . She opened a round plastic container, and handed him a plastic fork.. one look at it and he went, "kya hai ye? and she said, "chicken salad hai Saab with raisons salad oil.. he held the container in his wide palm, and picked at the iceberg lettuce.. then stopped, "aur tu? what are you going to eat?.. Naku smiled , main?.. main ..red kidney beans aur chawal Saab !.. he opened his mouth and lowered his head , "ek spoon ful mera mau bhi dal".. he grumbled.. Naku blushed, and said "Saab apne kahana hai tu you eat this.. I'll share some pahartha with Baji ... Baji went "hain? Naku ! kya baat kerte hai tu ! main tu kha ke Dakar[belch] bhi mar liya hai! and he doubled up laughing. Dutta glared at him , "such a greedy glut you are! ab Naku kiya khai ge?.. Baji smiled at his Bhau,"I am greedy Bhau? tum tu khud he eyeing Naku's food, you have your chicken salad , why don't you finish that..!"and Dutta pulled back his free hand, with a clenched fist, "bust your face! he roared.. Naku went, ooohoo! stop it you two , here have some hot chai", and she poured some in plastic cups out of a tea flask.

Once lunch was sorted they all piled back in the car and headed towards their destination. Baji said as he turned to look at Dutta, "Bhau dekna ke din din mein he we get there we have to find out our spot and pitch our tents as well", Dutta nodded , "humm you're right Baji , bas not long to go ab.. should be there.. by late afternoon.."

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Dutta announced, "ok sit up now you can see the site.. from here. There it was as far as the eye stretched one could make out the vibrant woodland .Anay nearly jumped off his seat when he saw, free roaming foals, donkeys and free grazing cows.. on the way they noticed a mini supermarket and a chemist too! Naku was clearly pleased to see the mini market. Dutta remarked, I knew you would be happy to notice the shop," Naku said "hope they sell fresh veg? Dutta , responded, " Naku we are not here for a month, only here a few days, but she argued,"yess.. but we have to eat, mujhe nehi khana packet wala dried khana na hi Anay ko dena hai.. she sulked. Baji looked out at the scenery and said, "koi bar nehi yahan?, and Naku interrupted ,"aagar nehi hai tu bhut aacha hai..". Dutta looked at her green eyes through the rear mirror and snubbed, "har baat mein maat bola kar , especially one that doesn't concern you"

Dutta and Baji noted cycling paths as well," good I was beginning to worry , cycling paths hain bhi ya nehi Anay ! look out for play area , and he yelled "yes! mamoo there is one look !" Dutta checked as he drove..that amidst an expansive grassy common there was one with enough rides, and play equipment to keep the little busy bodies occupied!

Anay remarked, how come there are no dogs here?.. Dutta pulled his mouth to one side and speculated ,"I don't know , maybe there are nesting birds here.. so dogs will scare them off.. "

Naku looked out and noticed the shower and toilet blocks.. and she remarked "Saab! try to pitch our tents close to amenities". Dutta doubled his chin, "humm and also Baji look for a site ju pani k pas ho.."he suggested. Baji, Dutta , drove around to select the pitching site..

Finally in an open clearing surrounded by dense tall coniferous trees, flowering green bushes and shrubberies on a bed of lush green carpet , that overlooked a babbling stream.. they picked their spot, their vantage point!. Dutta sided his head,"it's a nice spot picnic benches bhi hain , and cycle track bhi pas hain".. he cranked his head and asked the passengers at the back, "so what do you think shall we put up our tents here?.Baji approved, "yes Bhau like this spot aur log bhi hain yahan, besides we can park are land cruiser near our tents too.. "Dutta went, humm ,ok.. then get off everybody have a quick walk about! to get the feel of the vast expansion, while me and Baji organise the tents.." Dutta ordered... Naku and Anay.

Naku felt a bit useless as the three men got down to business. Dutta could feel it and he called her with a flap ofhis hand, "chal come here and you can hold the tent ends with Anay. Make sure you press it into the soil, we are lucky its soft..

Naku was excited when she saw her tent slowly being pulled up into shape.. it was a simple technically designed dome, that had tunnel type entrance and had two storage areas, both and front sides. It also had a wide window in the main entrance. Once it was up Naku raised the flap and felt the floor and Dutta , stood above her outside the tent, as he watched his handy work, "check kar le. Yes it's all waterproof exterior and the floor also, so no worries of any sort ..chalNaku! you give a hand with the other tent as well that's a bit bigger.. ordered Dutta as he looked to the sky .."chal let's unpack yours Baji before it gets to be dusky!"

They looked at the illustrative manual, Anay was full of excitement and Dutta allowed him to assemble this canopy tent. The steel pole tunnel tent was a lit bit of a pull and a grip here and there.. Naku laughed and Dutta glared at her over the sometimes standing structure than falling structure,"tamesha kerne hai tu leave it it's not a game.. and stop your laughing its annoying me!" he said as he wiped his brow with his folded arm.. she was about to answer back , but Baji just raised his palm at Naku from his end and said , "kuch maat bol he's tired.. Dutta smiled a little and said to her across the canopy ,"dekha! Baji ko sab pata hota hai how I feel.. mera shadow ju hai woh.. Naku smiled tenderly as Baji turned to her, "don't bank on what he says, yehre hai!.. Dutta yelled, "stop your chatter you two!! and Baji get inside and prop up the central steel pole to make it wider.. Baji raised the door flap and walked in with a bent back.. and erected the central pole and eureka it was up! Baji came out and remarked "its quite roomy in there! both the sleeping area and the adjoining partitioned compartments..

Dutta goes, humm..as he brushed his palms then looked at the packing, " Naku , Anay, get all this packed away and Baji put it inside the boot of the car. Naku looked at the large canopy tent, "I love their larger window rising up from the floor.. "and she compared it to her smaller one.. Dutta narrowed his eyes and walked up to her, "swap kar lein apna dome unke canopy se..? hummh?. she shook her head, and just grabbed the chance of looking into his eyes, and he growled as he turned his face and walked to the opened boot of the car.. but not before he ordered, "get the tents organised.. than turned to Anay oyeee, help your mammi!

Naku carried the pre-packed rolled sleep bags.. of course Anay gave her a hand, he, wouldn't dare not .. his mamoo had ordered him..

Dutta came and peeped into the tent from the entrance.. "bed lagne ke bare jaldi hai thujhe!, smiled a lot.. "bewakoof !first put your holdall and bits and pieces in the storage area ,then at the end.. roll out the bed.. and hope you brought pillows",he asked.Naku, smiled shyly...but he turned his head, straightened up and sauntered over to Baji's tent. Baji busily unloaded camping stuff and arranged it in the second compartment of his tent. Naku came out of her tent and called out to Baji, "get me the Bunsen burner and cooking stuff please Baji, have to organise dinner". Dutta nodded,"ok.. tu cooking kare ge? main tu soocha .. take away.." Naku said "and where will you get takeaway from? everything is for far away, leave dinner to me why are you worrying... go to Baji.." he felt Baji was watching from near the car .. which he was. Baji laughed and beckoned his Bhau ,"ah ja Bhau let's go check the stream!.

The stream was clean and the water still, surrounded with tall trees. Some with sturdy trunks, others with narrow arched trunks.. all of which cast their rippling reflections in the stream. A strong wide root of an ancient tree served as a seat between the sloping bank and the actual stream. It was blissful and totally calm, bar the occasional caw of one bird to another. Dutta and Baji sat on the bank pelting stones on the the water.. till the smell of fire , and the aroma of food being cooked reached their nostrils.. Dutta turned his neck and saw Naku at the burner, and Anay wiping the plastic bowls and spoons. Naku called ah jao Saab , dinner is ready.

Baji and Dutta sat cross legged on their bottoms. Anay said "I'll serve"! Dutta looked across to Naku and asked in a guttural voice , what's for dinner? Naku said stirring the pot.. vegetable soup!.. Baji, went "kiya? . Dutta turned his head and growled,"kuch problem hai tu ja go to bed without dinner!". Baji looked at Anay and said,"chale ga! and Naku smiled and poured hot soup in bowls. Dutta on second thought got up and made any sit down ,"soup bhaut hot hai , tu beith I'll bring it around, he passed it to Baji and Anay..and warned him, "have it carefully, It's piping hot". Naku turned off the burner, and looked up at Dutta lovingly, Saab ap beith jao, I'll serve you , he bowed and sat on the ground next to her near the pot... then both waited silently.. finally Naku looked at his bowl and spoon on the ground,.."Saab shurro karo... and he shook his head as he gave her a sided look ,"no you start first Naku..she smiled shyly and sipped some from her spoon, as he watched her tenderly.. and then she reminded him, you too start Saab.. otherwise I'll think you don't like my idea..of making soup.. he leaned towards her and whispered, Naku tu job hi bunte hai , its always tasty.. and he held his bowl in his palm and began to eat. Baji called out, "Naku, it's great , thura aur mile ga? , Naku reached out for his bowl sure Baji. Anay wiped his mouth and yawned...Dutta looked at Naku,"put him to bed, it's late now. Baji yawned and stretched his arms, "haan Bhau I too will turn in.. phele ye cheezin tidy kar doon. Naku you relax I'll clear up... the soiled bowls

Dutta stood up and Naku collected the soiled bowls and then she too stood up. Dutta, held her elbow and led her to the stream.. she bent her knees and leaned forward and rinsed the utensils..

Dutta too crouched beside her, and lowered his palm, cleaned it and then curved it with clean water, turned to look at her.. she looked into his eyes with her big doe eyes.. and his curved palm begin to drip and he ordered her, "chal mau age ker! smells of cooking .. she smiled and did as she was told. His palm moved on her soft face as tenderly he wiped her features clean with fresh water.Naku closed her eyes, as he scooped some more water in his palm and caressed her soft beautiful face yet another time his fingers, shifting down to her petal pink smooth lips.. his finger tip ran across one her jet black eyebrow..

She sighed, and he got the end of her pallu and dabbed her face dry with it.. Dutta straightened his crouched legs and she turned her head and looked up at his standing frame.He offered her his hand and she stood up gently and he closed his arms around her waist and pressed her back against his chest. He lowered his head over her shoulder and his lips pressed on her cheek... she sighed and then turned slowly to face him and her arms moved around his neck .. and his wanting lips found her waiting mouth...

She shivered a bit, and the distant sound of an animal.. made them realize they needed to find shelter. He put his arm around her shoulders and Naku curved her arm went around his waist.They reached, their tent and Dutta raised the flap and pointed his palm and bowed his head once, "after you, Naku.." she took off her shoes in the vestibule and he turned and zipped up the entrance to the tent... and turned to look at her wife who unzipped the sleeping bag...

She sat on the quilted sleeping bag, and looked up at his tall standing figure. He watched her with narrowed eyes, eyes that tenderly kissed the smooth skin of her face and long swan like neck. His eyes, that looked upon her loose tendrils of hair, that cried to be released from the tight twists of her plait.. he ached to free her long black thick tresses..

She shyly put her hands in her lap as he gradually sank before her on the edge of the sleeping bag..he reached out for her hand and cupped it in his hand.."wanted sometime with you Naku .. good Baji came up with the idea..to be continued.. Hamlet53. 17.10.13

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Wishing all my readers a blessed and joyous Eid- ul-adha

Originally posted by: twinkle-star

@ Afzal bhai
Bhai😃
Where are you??...Busy with Eid celebrations???.😳...come back soon bhai...😳

Hi Hammie🤗

Such a lovely update.❤️..Enjoyed it so much...We missed these joyful moments in ltl.You are fulfilling our dreams....Loved the trip so much.❤️...Your descriptions are awesome....Dutta became too naughty now☺️...Thank you so much for your sweet update..As always its a fantastic & joyful update....We all are really lucky to have you...🤗...Hats off to your dedication...(This time twinkle reduced her blah blah comment...😳.Hammie can't understand my blah blah na.😳.)Thanks for your pm & fabulous update....Hope you had a wonderful Eid ...tra' from your baby fan...🤗

Hi Hammie🤗

Such a lovely update.❤️..Enjoyed it so much...We missed these joyful moments in ltl.You are fulfilling our dreams....Loved the trip so much.❤️...Your descriptions are awesome....Dutta became too naughty now☺️...Thank you so much for your sweet update..As always its a fantastic & joyful update....We all are really lucky to have you...🤗...Hats off to your dedication...(This time twinkle reduced her blah blah comment...😳.Hammie can't understand my blah blah na.😳.)Thanks for your pm & fabulous update....Hope you had a wonderful Eid ...tra' from your baby fan...🤗

hi star

hi hammiee

dutta & fly going for camping...necessity shopping was well written...you know I was making visual note while reading...its hammmiee effect ...😊bike ride was nice...it's really nice away from city close to nature...away from hustle bustle

Naku her caring self...dutta is really fortunate to have her...good thing is he knows ...kala thing anay is a mistake ...yes he deserved a better mom...poor kid

Stream, fire ...greenery awesome...hammiee just continue me enjoying this ride😊

as always ur amazinggg hammieee