Hey guys back with another OS! I want to first of all thank you all for the support with my previous work :) The comments and the likes are such confidence booster! They inspire me so much! Please keep it coming, I'm very grateful for your support! ❤️This is something i wrote a week back..but forgot to upload and when I read today's episode on pongal, it reminded me of my attempt.
Like i said this OS is based on pongal celebration! My man is a Tamilian so this year I was invited to his place for the celebration and boy it was different experience, being not early morning person I can relate to mrs.Bhalla now 😆...learned a lot! Traditional pongal is an early morning affair, like most of Tamil festivals, and I truly enjoyed the tradition especially the FOOD, pongal is damn good!
*** In OS you wont hear of Adi or Shagun... sometimes things are better when certain things are kept out***
*OS: Happy Pongal *
Raman was the first to wake up. He saw Ishita still sleeping and smiled at her. He removed the strand of hair that was covering her face and kissed her forehead.
" Happy Pongal Madrasan"
He quietly got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. When he came back she was still sleeping. He purposely coughed , little loud hoping that she will wake up , but she didn't budge at all.
" ...Amma said to be ready by 6am and it already 5:15 ..,why isn't she waking up ...her kanchipuram saree and flower bouquet can't be wrapped so fast " he murmured
He walked toward her and shook his wet hair ... enough to get few droplets on her beautiful face . She looked like a beautiful rose with rain drops, for a moment Raman was mesmerized by her beauty, he froze in time as his eyes traced her eyes , her nose, her cheeks , her lips! She was a true God made beauty , the word beautiful was only made to describe her he thought ..knowing the few drops made no impact, Raman shook his head agian, raining more drops.
" stop it Ramannn.. " she mumbled wiping the water of her face and snuggling further into the blanket
"Arey Ishita , Amma told us to come early for Pongal celebration ...it's almost 6... Get up yaar"
Ishita peeked her eyes open to get a glimpse of the clock ... But her husband as usual distracted her goals , he looked godly in his white Kurta with a towel wrapped around her neck ,wet hair ,perfect jawline and his light stubble , he looked dreamy.
" good morning " she said opening her eyes and straightening her head , only because she wanted a better view of him.
"Good morning...now get up yarr everyone is going to be waiting " He said pulling her blankets.
Ishita extended her arms out.
" kyaa? " he asked with a smirk knowing exactly what she wanted him to do.
" carry me...I'm too tired to get up Raman "
" Your Ishima not Ruhi " he said lifting her off from bed and carrying her to the washroom
Ishita kissed his cheek and whispered a "thank you " as she cuddled agianst his chest in his arms.
The kiss took him by a surprise. Her touches always created havoc in him.
" should I help you with the shower too?" he asked with a hint of naughtiness in his eyes and huskiness in his voice as he put her on her feet infront of the washroom
"I'm Ishima remember ..not Ruhi " she said as she took the towel from his shoulder as she understood his intentions.
" that is exactly why I'm offering to help " he said with a wink
"Ramannn !!!" Ishita said gently hitting on his chest.
He moved in closer only to get pushed away by her.
" Everyone is probably waiting, we need to be ready...now moveee" she said pushing him out and closing the door.
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Ishita came out and she was pleasantly surprised her saree , her jewelry and her flower gajra was all set out on the bed along with a note " Get ready fast lazy madrasan, I'll be getting Ruhi ready"
Ishita pouted at the fact he called her lazy but was overwhelmed by his gesture! He did make her day easy.
" Ishita !!... how long your going take? Everyone else is set.." He came in taunting in his usual manner.
He was taken back by his sight . If she looked beautiful earlier she was looking divine now and he was awed. She noticed him staring through the mirror and smiled to herself, finishing putting the final pin that secured her hair she got up and walked toward him.
" Ready" she said standing in front him,
Raman scanned her looking up and and down , her beautiful kanchipuram saree that looked ever so elegant, her hair was in a bun allowing her long neck and creamy back to be visible. Light accessory with minimal makeup...she was classy!
"You look beautiful" he somehow managed to say.
" your not so bad your self, but please... keep mouth closed , flys might go in " she said with a wink
Raman pulled her by her waist making her crushing onto him.
" you don't want to be teasing me now...I'm already trying hard to control... " he said as his desire filled eyes cpativated her ever so innocent eyes. He gently brushed her cheeks with his other hand and moved in slowly closing the whatever distance that remained.
Like always he was having an effect on her...and she closed her eyes in anticipatition
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" ishitaaa!!!! Ramann!!!!! ...what are you guys doing come fast" mummyji yelled from downstairs bringing them back to reality.
" we are coming mummji " Ishita said releasing her self from his grip and headed downstairs.
Raman followed cursing his mother's timing.
" See, I came to get you and look what your did ? " Raman said mockingly
" Oh now its my fault ? "
" haaan it's is your fault , why do you have to be so beautiful, you distracted me " he said in fake anger
"kyaa?? are you praising me or taunting me Raman?"
" Ishimaaa !!!!!! " Ruhi came running as couple reached downstairs where everyone was waiting for them.
Ishita picked up ruhi in her arms and kissed her.
" wow Ishima, your looking sooo prettyyy !!!...aren't I right papa?"
Raman nodded.
" Now I know why , Bhai took so long to bring Bhabi down" Romi teased.
The Bhallas laughed, leaving Ishita to blush.
" See everyone knows, its your fault " Raman whispered in her ears.
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The Bhallas made their way downstairs to the front of the building where the Iyyers have prepared the pongal celebration. Mrs Iyyer made everyone pray to the sun, thanking him and asking for prosperity and abundance of happiness in life, she later boiled the rice in new clay pot . The rice was later topped with sugar, ghee, cashew nuts, raisins and milk. The moment the milk boils over and bubbles out of the pot, everyone shouted "Pongalo Pongal! Pongalo Pongal!!!"
" Happy pongal Ishima, Happy pongal papa" Ruhi said bringing sweets to her parents
" Happy pongal beta" both the parents said kissing the little Ruhi and feeding her the sweets.
" Happy pongal" Raman said feeding Ishita
" Happy pongal " she said feeding him back.
Rinki came in taking the picture as the couple fed each other. and teased them.
" Now where is my kiss.." He asked holding her arm
Ishita frowned at his demand
" Ruhi gave you sweets and you kissed her...I also gave you sweet na ?...sooo I also deserve a kiss too"
" Ramannn!?...leave me, everyone is here" Ishita said freeing her self from his grip
" okay fine , Let me just warn you..there is heavy interest for late payment" he said gently pecking her cheeks.
Ishita's eyes widened at his sudden act.
" and here's my minimum due" he said winking and walked calling out to Bala.
The day passed with eating pongal, taking pictures, exchanging greetings and playing games. Mrs. Bhalla reminded everyone of the Lohri celebration later that night, everyone was excited. It was a happy pongal, It truly marked the new beginning and abundance of joy for Ishita and Raman. There was only smiles and laughters seen and heard in the room, just what pongal was all about.
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.. ~ Viji ~
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Okay guys tell me how was that ?? Love to hear your feedbacks, and as always I'm open to criticism as well! ...I'm not too familair with pongal celebrations , hence i couldn't elaborate on the rituals... Thank you !!!
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