Wedded Bliss
Part~ 19
Dreamy eyed Naku sat shoulder to shoulder beside her Saab.Engulfed by the blue sea, the dazzling sunshine, the salty sea spray, and the unseen yet felt tempestuous wind.. the sense of wellbeing couldn't but help set in between this ideal couple. Naku dodged up her shoulders and turned her sided face up to Dutta.He though, looked ahead at the northwards bound direction of the speed passenger launch. But her warmth at his inner side made him pivot his face towards her and his narrow hooded eyes willingly entangled with her green up turned eyes.. his lips parted and he leaned and muttered, "humm? what is it? after every second something happens to you? She parted her rose bud mouth and said shyly,"who, bhook lage hai", his expression turned flirty and he replied,"tu mujhe kha ja phir what are you waiting for?, she palmed his strong arm and went ,"nehinn, mujhe aloo chat kahne hai". Dutta shifted and crossed his leg and looked the other way across the aisle filled with seated passengers in the launch..and replied, "that you can't get on deck ,you know that , wait when we get ashore, there might be some.." Naku accepted his reply and tipped her head on his shoulder, and a gust of wind blew her tendrils of hair sideways on his profile. He allowed the caress of her hair, play love tricks on his stubble face..but only briefly..there were people about..with raised hand, he palmed her vagrant hair out of his stubble face.. and muttered, "why can't you keep your hair under control, grip it!.. you look wildly casual in public. She gripped her arm around his and commented, "ab is main mera baloon ka kya kasoor? honestly Saab! you are on holiday with your wife, a bit of loosening up won't tarnish your upright reputation! she moaned. He turned and gave her a stiff sided look, "no it won't tarnish me, but the impression that you are a bit non conservative! will certainly be formed by people here.. and this I don't desire.."Naku looked down at her hand in her lap and said softly,"haan pata hai Saab you want me for your eyes only.. he rebuffed her,"no not that Naku, I want you to look decent, sober,and simple"..Naku argued...meaning a bore! Dutta gave her a sided glare, "bikwas bund kar! your wild talk is boring a hole through my brain! He roared.
Baji who sat in the seat before them with Anay, turned and looked behind at his Bhau.. who briefly pinched the bridge of his nose."sab thek haina Bhau? he asked as he winked knowingly. Dutta lossened his lips, rolled his narrowed eyes and sighed as he looked the other way and muttered,"madam ji ko bhook lag rehe hai".Baji raised his hand and voice, "bol Naku! kya kahna hai , pizza! pav bhaji! chilli paneer!saag paneer, vege biryani! bolo bolo? Dutta turned his face to Baji and scoffed ,"oyee bawarchi ! she wants.. and he turned toNaku,"what did you want? .Naku , pushed her arm into his arm and complained , "kya hai Saab! ap na meri koi baat sunte ho! na he ap ko yaad rethe hai meri baat! She irked as she pouted her lower lip, she looked up rather beaten at Baji, and desired, "I don't want anything fancy, bas craving for aloo chat! Dutta shook his head , sneered , "dekha Baji in the middle of sea! she wants aloo chat!.. he paused and gazed at her, sun Naku, thujhe octopus soup kyun na doon starters mein? with seafood cocktail!He teased, and she smiled at him, "no Saab you eat that! you like fishy things!"
Anay squirmed on his bottom from the front seat, and kneed himself up, folded his arms on the seat back and gave Dutta and Naku an impish grin, "naughty mamoo! eating all the fishes in the sea! mamoo you'll have a tummy ache with all them little fish bones in your tum tum!. Baji rested his arm around Anay's shoulders, and retorted,"aree nehin re Anay! all the fish bones will become hadiyoon ka korma Bhau ke paet mein! he has a tough tum tum! Bhau can eat a stone and burp! tu fish bones ke baat kerta hai titchy tot! Anay turned on Baji, "Baji! tum mujhe titchy tot maat bulao," Baji threw back his chest, wiggled his lower eyes and compressed his dimples,"tu aur kya buloan thujhe? Hulk Hogan? Anay screwed up his nose and whined,"mamoo! give him your left hand ka ghum ke under his ear!. Baji complained as he pointed his palm to Dutta, "dekha Bhau! kitne zabaan chalete hai is chotto ki? honestly ye tu hum sab ka papaa hai!" Anay turned to Baji, "no I am not tumhara baap! I am a sweeto baacha haina Naku mammi Naku reached out for his face, "oh my baby.. yess you are a delicious little baacha"! and Anay speedily got up from his seat and pushed past Dutta's knees ,almost tread on his toes and plonked his chubby bum on Naku's lap, shifted to make himself comfortable. With his neck twisted he looked up affectionately at Naku, who closed her arms around his tummy and pecked him on the top of his head. Dutta, gave them both a hooded look and gave a tiny smile, shook his head, looked at Baji, who sniggered,"I know Bhau! kebab mein hadi! and for once it's not this Baji Rao! ".
Finally, the launch driver announced,"chalo sab log, ashore please! safar comes to an end! please make sure you take all your belongings.. thank you for using this company"
There was a general scramble to get off the motor launch. Dutta turned to Naku ,"let people get off first , aram se get off".
Eventually they got off too. Naku held on to Anay's hand and Dutta stretched his arms upwards, lowered them, then twisted his waist as swivelled his arms in circular motion and finally took a deep breath. Naku saw clearly that he was tired..so she decided , that she would ensure that he had a good night sleep when they get back to campsite.. as they were driving back to the dak bungalow tomorrow to collect Kala Tai..
A tedious walk on the sand, took them further from the sea shore.There were a few eatery kiosks further down.. as luck had it, there were snack stalls! one after her own heart. Samosa, pani puri and aloochat.The aroma of pavs being toasted of a massive cast iron griddle filled the air enough to whet peoples palates.As the trip and leisurely spirits, raised hunger levels! "I want ice pop! barf ka gola! shouted Anay! Dutta turned and looked down at him ,"if you continue to behave sensibly then you'll get an ice pop , but first your mammi has to be fed.. so find a spot and sit down here on this dry patch on the sand", ordered Dutta as he also looked at Baji who went "ok Bhau !le ker aata hai main food"!
They sat very much at home on the sand in a small circle. Baji and the vendor brought the ordered food on a tray. Dutta smiled as he sat knees up on the sand , his folded arm rested on one of his knee. He watched ,Naku hungrily as she spooned the chick pea and potato snack into her mouth , and Baji and Anay ate samosas.. Naku offered a spoonful of aloo chat to Dutta ,but he raised up his palm , but Naku insisted, "taste kar lo Saab , you might like it", Baji gave the stereotypical tease, "kaha lo Bhau! Naku feeding you with so much pyar! eat it and let the pyar grow two fold! and he cackled as he bit into a crispy oil saturated samosa! Dutta glared at him,"tu samosa kha meri fikar maat kar! I'll eat when I feel like it".. he eased himself further on the sand, his body slightly supported by his flattened palm on the dry sand.. his long legs still folded at the knees with this left arm curved loosely around his knees.. he peered at Naku with amused contracted eyes as she blushed as once again, and spooned diced potato in the spoon towards him with eyes that appealed to him. His eyes twinkled silently, only this time he moved his head forward and parted his lips..and she stretched her arm and raised her folded legs, his lips opened and the potato was taken in and he chewed the potato piece.He felt the corner of his mouth with his finger tip. His eyes moved towards her eyes which clearly smiled and he palmed his face, rolled his eyes sideways and chuckled, funny woman just eating from her spoon gave her such joy , no wonder I feel so content within my life.. love and attention is her only need..Naku noticed he went deep in thought. he heard her, "Saab what are you thinking about?. Dutta rested his indented cheek on his folded right hand and shifted his eyes on her, "nothing much, just that you are so stubborn ,always want your own way. chaat khala ke he choori tune ..humm" Naku went "haww? just a little aloo you call chaat! Saab aap bhi na kuch bhi bolte ho", he twitched his jaw and flared his nostrils a little, "ok chalo pack it up the parties over! let's go back don't want it to become too dark.."Anay yawned "haan mamoo Anay is very tired too, can't even walk, Baji pick me up!, he went as he raised his arms up to Baji who stood up from where he sat on the sand dusting his back side. Baji was about to refuse but Dutta from where he sat in the sand moved his hand that rested on his knee.."pick him up Baji! thak gaya hai Anay" and Baji went "ho Bhau ! chaal bhai super boy! and Anay giggled, and demanded, "no I want a piggy back! Baji yelled "aree! mera sare pe kyun nehi baeith jata!. Baji nodded and lugged Anay on his back as Anay's arms went around Baji's neck and he yelled "areee Bhau !this boy wonder will kill me for sure! and Dutta chuckled and propped himself on his arm and hauled himself upon his legs.. he too dusted the sand of his back side, and then looked down at her who raised her hand to him. He grabbed it and pulled her up and stood her before him.. looked down at her face with tenderness.." ab thujhe bhi pick up ye carry you chahiye? humm?,Naku slowly shook her head side to side,"ji nehin, main itne beshram nehin.." Dutta slanted his head and pulled his lower lip in, heaved, looped his arms and lifted her up in the cradle of his arms and plodded on the sand with weighty steps. Her left arm twisted around the back of his neck and she gave him a sided look... he doubled his chin as he carried her in his arms.."happy? gadhe buna diya hai tune Dutta shriRam Patil ko!.. she caressed the back of his neck and replied coquettishly, "Saab when did I ask you to do this exercise?It was your idea, totally".. He stared down into her eyes and whispered, "your eyes speak Naku, they told me you wanted to be carried like a queen.." he said with mock seriousness, and she felt the tip of his pronounced nose and said, "oh my adorable badshah! ..then suddenly she turned her head, and point to a row of kiosks on the promenade ,"Saab! chalo udher ,let's get some souvenirs ghar waaloon ke liye! Dutta stopped his walk turned his face towards her and said.."get down now and walk it! what do you think I am a porter! chaal now! and don't take long jaldi jaldi le ju lena hai! he ordered and then looked at Baji and Anay ahead in the parking lot.. Dutta pointed to the kiosks and Baji nodded from a distance.
Not before long Anay raced across the sand in his boots and feel a couple of times but was protected by his sailing bottoms.. so got up and caught up with Dutta and Naku as they reached the parade of small tourist goods.." yeahh! he went, what shall I get! beach ball? bucket and spade?.. Dutta turned to him and commented, "you are not a baby Anay!, buy something which challenges your mind.. ye le pack of cards with pictures of sea life" Naku smiled and suggested, "or a scrap book about worlds famous rivers", Baji put his hand on Anay's head "aur meri tarf se, I'll buy you this pack of decorative sea shell chimes for your room.! Anay folded his arms and smiled happily as being the only child amongst these adults meant he was pampered.Naku stood and felt by hand the goods on display. Dutta muttered over her shoulder, "get what you have to , why do have to feel every item! he rolled his eyes and sighed as he felt his chin. Naku cranked , up her neck at him, "aap jao udher Baji ke pas, buy some light shawls for the men including yourself"..she instructed.He glared down at her, "muhje nehi pehne shawl! and he stalked off towards Baji who was looking at shades , naughty posed female post cards! he pushed one under Dutta's nose, "dekho Bhau! goli hai! Dutta shook his head and replied, "humm ye goli tu kha Baji! and Baji nudged him ,"haan Bhau! you already gunned down! Dutta glared at him,"chaal chor is dirty picture ko! and get a shawl for Kishore.. Baji picked up a couple of bright red tee shirts with the words "don't mess with me, these? Dutta smiled.. and approved humm, red tere liya , black mera liye and Sudarshan ? and Baji yelled, "pink Sudarshan ke liye"! he cackled and grabbed a pair of comic fun dentures! and these too Bhau, for Sudarshan geja ji!. Once done with their purchase, Dutta headed Baji "chal , let's help Naku otherwise she'll spend a whole life time here!. he walked with his arms behind his back and came and stood behind Naku.. with his face bent downwards he asked, "how much longer Naku ?Naku turned around and stood before him slightly sided so he could also view so, done, with your presents?," Saab ab, you tell me what to get for Aye, Roops and Kala Tai..Naku asked. Baji noted Dutta's bored expression and offered suggestions ,"dekh Naku , main batiye ga thujhe! Bhau won't know anyway..Dutta folded his arms across his chest and watched Baji's selection, "look get, these hankies for Aye Sahib she gets emotional all the time.. haina Bhau? and Dutta bowed his head once.Naku, continued ,and "baki", Dutta looked at an alice hair band and pointed to it, "that one for Roops! and this bag for Leela ..and Baji came running and showed Dutta and Naku a hardbound book, called "good parenting" this one for Kala Tai! Naku glared at Baji with her big green doe eyes and told him off," Baji !behave! "but Dutta agreed with Baji, "humm Naku get this for Kala Tai as well, she can browse through, not a bad thought Baji". Naku looked searchingly at Dutta's face, "aur mera liye kya Saab? he eyed and pointed to some bangles, get those , and some anklets for yourself", he suggested.Once done with buying souvenirs, they headed for their car and as soon as they got there, Dutta ordered clearly, "pull your boots off and dust off the sand from them! Baji put them in the boot of the car and get every one's shoes! ..
Soon they were bound back to their camp sight. The road was clear traffic wise, as it was twilight and most people were back from work in their homely havens. Anay too tired dozed off on Naku's shoulder and she gently unzipped his jacket for comfort. Naku, suggested, "Baji once we get to our tent, carry Anay straight to his sleeping bag, hopefully he 's tired enough to sleep through till morning". Dutta supressed a yawn and Baji offered, "Bhau shall I drive you seem tired, don't want you sleeping on the wheel".. Dutta carried on and Naku felt anxious as she felt his shoulder and "Saab swap over with Baji , gare rok ke".. Dutta glared at her from the rear mirror, "chupkar ke beith! your nagging has woken me up well and proper any way!.Baji craned his neck and read the signs to the camping sites. Dutta replied, "it's not long now Naku we're nearly there".. he was right, as Dutta very soon after, they turned into the built up narrow woodland lanes.
With a sigh of relief one by one they got out of the car, locked it and then headed for their tents..Baji turned his neck and raised his hand," see you in the morning Bhau. going to straighten my back.. too tired.. hayee!"Dutta turned casually too and yelled back,"hain salle tune kya kiya hai sarre din! sawai awara gardi kerne ke? Baji turned around and spread his palms, "areee Bhau! I minded Anay har time! Dutta shook and flashed fist at him, "more like Anay looked after you!.." Naku pulled Dutta by the arm chalo na Saab! let's get into out tent it's, cold! Dutta turned his face to her, "cold? pura sailing body suit you have on! and thujhe sarde lag rehe hai.. bewafoof! can't wait to get your paws on me!. He squeezed her hand as he unzipped the entrance flap to their tent.. and then zipped it shut again.. once in, he too off his sailing gear jacket etc, and flopped backwards on the sleeping bag.. looked up at her.."Naku your Saab is dog tired , undress him " she looked at him and blushed as she moved and bent down to their hold all and pulled out their night kurta and pyjamas.. as she straightened up.. she felt giddy and sour regurgitated food gathered up in the pit of her throat..Dutta who watched her with half opened eyes from lying down position, saw she turned pa.."kya hoya hai? he asked, as he gathered his knees up and shuffled forward and reached her.. he stood up and put one of his arms around her shoulders and the other propped her chin up,"what's the matter Naku?, she felt her temple and then smiled, "it's ok, whatever it was has passed, bas just felt funny and giddy.. then she bent down again and passed him his white kurta and pyjama and suggested , "change Saab and then turn in , subah we have to pack and leave too..he did as she asked..but watched her silhouette changing in the partition of the tent.. annoyed he grumbled, "why did you eat that rubbish chat, must be something in it!"
Before he admonished her further, she dashed out from the other section , unzipped the tent entrance flap fast! and went to the side and puked, violently.
He flew out after her with a glass of water, and held her shoulders from behind crouched on his knees, and passed her the glass of water, "rinse your mouth! she did and slowly he helped her stand up his arm around her.. she clutched her tummy and stood limp in the hold of his embrace, her head on his shoulder..eyes closed.. he turned his head and lowered it and felt the top of her warm head.."you ok to walk back to the tent, or you want a lift humm? she turned and attempted to walk back to the tent.. once in he helped her to lie on the sleeping bag and sat outside it, his knees folded ,arms rested on them.His face screwed up, he looked straight ahead and picked at the inside of mouth. She raised her arm and gently ran her palm over his slighted arched forward tough back. He ignored her touch till she whispered, "come to bed, Saab you seemed tired earlier on, waise bhi tomorrow will be a busy day".He cranked his neck to the side and commented, " Naku,it was the chaat you had..see now what happened? and he turned and moved over her body, his arms plonked on her sides. She smiled up at him happily encapsulated in the post of his two strong arms. He lowered his eyes on her somewhat pallid face, and then blinked as her green doe eyes captured his narrowed moody expression, "Saab lie down.. Dutta hardened his looks, "I don't want your germs!.. and he pulled his arms off her sides, pressed them down on the bag and hauled himself up.He turned and looked down from his height, at her sad upturned face..eyes welled up and mouth quivered.."sau ja ab mera mau kya dekh rehe hai! main ja ke ata hai.. he grabbed his shawl, unzipped the door of the tent and stepped out in the dead of the night.
Stones, twigs crunched under his feet as he walked toward's Baji's tent, tapped at the plastic window and waited silently and patiently lest he woke Anay up..Baji soon after the tap, pressed his face flat against the transparent plastic panes. Dutta saw and curved his arm and twisted his palm and mouthed, "come out" Baji's eyes lit up and he gave a thumbs up, turned from the window and returned! held up a bottle of malt whiskey!
They walked together to the water's edge. Nocturnal noises sounded.. crickets chirped , frogs croaked, the spooky woodland owl hooted.. a soothing nightly harmony.. only to be marred by the glug of drinks being poured..cheers! Baji said, "to us two! in separable! Dutta threw his head back slightly and took his shot and swallowed. He looked at Baji and ordered ,"ek aur shot buna! Baji hesitated and remarked, "no Bhau! you'll be driving after a few hours , so one shot should have done the trick! aacha batao Bhau.. why are you not asleep? Dutta rubbed his stubble chin and replied,"woh Naku..she ,vomited abhi sometime ago.. it was probably that off chaat! Baji clapped and jumped up ! his bottom quivered, arms waved and he sang "salle mein tu chachaa bun gaya! Dutta looked up, his mouth dropped, oyee oyee nautanki! what the hell are you dancing for? ek shot mein he tu toon! Baji thumped his botoom on the floor beside his Bhau , and put his arm around Dutta's wide shoulders, and teased, "areee Bhau! ye aloo chaat wali vomit nehin , ye ... he cradles his arms and cries, ooien! ooien! wali sickness hai.. Dutta's face became as white as a sheet.. and he stared at Baji's face.."ooh teri! you don't say Baji? really? ummm , ye kaise ho sakta hai? Baji removed his arm from his Bhau' shoulders and stood up suddenly ,"Bhau ye kaise hoya? ye tu tumhe pata hona chahiye? what you asking me for? tauba tauba ! don't corrupt poor angelic Bajirao! he protested as he doubled up laughing. Dutta visibly preoccupied stood up, and raised his palm, "bas! enough of boozing! me crashing abhi ..
She stirred, as she felt his presence in the tent. Very soon, slowly he crept into the sleeping bag shuffled himself on his back, stretched long legs and thought..about what Baji had spoken off earlier. He folded his muscular arms and held up his head on them. he thought it best to ask her.. Naku, ummm, your vomiting do you think you are..? Naku stopped him from going further," not vomiting Saab , just one vomit it was .. and umm I don't think so!" ..Dutta turned his head towards her and challenged her, "how can you be so sure you're not? Naku turned her head on her pillow towards him and looked intensely into his eyes and replied, "I would know Saab, believe me, my body would tell me".. she said shyly and rolled on her side, the other way.. and he pulled his mouth to one side and rolled on his left side and gently pressed his body close to her back. His right palm moved her hair from the back of her neck and pressed his mouth close on the soft warm skin of her neck, Naku mumbled , "Saab whatever gave you the idea that I might or might not be? she was too shy to say it. Dutta moved and slide his arm down the curve of her waist and felt her flat belly with his warm wide palm. He mumbled on the back of her neck,"it was that nautanki Baji ! nurse bun gaya tha! kuch bhi bolta hai".. Naku giggled and Dutta felt her belly wobbled under his hand and he moaned, "thujhe hasi ah rahe hai, and I was thinking.. Dutta chaal be ready to become second best"... to be continued.. Hamlet53~8.2.14
episode dedicated to our new dazzler Tahera.. many congrats tha'..well done..
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