Ishita and Ruhi had been practicing hard for the sports day and yes their toil was fruitful. Ruhi and her Ishima won the trophy. Ruhi was happy and more than her was her Ishima. It was Ishita's win as a mother. She had won it for her daughter. She had won every challenge that was vouched on her by Shagun.
In the high school competition, Adi and Shagun had won the 2nd prize trophy. Adi was a little upset over not getting the 1st prize and Shagun was miffed about losing her challenge but the rest of the family was quite happy.
It was celebration time and all were on a roll. It was full party mood for all. Everybody was dancing and having fun.
Later that night, Ishita was fully exhausted after the long day. The race, the other sports activities and now the party and dance had worn her out. She slumped on the bed after somehow managing to freshen up.
Raman who sat for an urgent VC with one of his US client, looked up at her. She was damn tired yet sported an apologetic look for having disturbed him.
He brushed it off with a smile and continued his call while she laid down and stretched out her legs to relax the crunching pain which pierced through them. All along the day, she was too busy and brimming with activities to even notice or feel the pain but now when she finally came to rest, it made her wince.
But she didn't speak a word or utter a sound but just turned away from his side and tried to sleep. She didn't want to disturb him in his office work.
Though Raman wanted to keep it brief, the VC just went on and it was quite late when he finished the call and rested back. She had slept by then. He pulled the blanket over her and that's when he noticed some stray locks disturbing her eyes. He slowly warded them off her face. Tucking them behind her ears, he couldn't help peck her creamy cheeks softly whispering a good night and a thank you for making his family complete. His peace and happiness was with her and he had realized it long back.
He smiled at her innocent child like sleeping form and then switched off the lights. It must have been an hour or so and he had just drifted into sleep when he startled out hearing her yelp and cry in pain. She jerked up and then instantly hit back on the bed not able to bear the pain.
The next moment, he switched on the light and was by her side. Wrapping an arm around her, he enquired in concern, "Ishita kya hua??"
She was half asleep but was conscious enough to word it out, "aaahh my legs are paining Raman...cramps hai shaayad...Its killing me Raman...ouch..."
He could see that she wasn't able to bear the torture. In a jiffy, he moved down beside her legs replying, "Relax Ishita...tum bas aaraam se leito...I will set this alright"
She wasn't relaxing yet she trusted him enough to stay silent. He slowly pressed her legs, massaging it, applying pressure at right points to increase the circulation. He then placed the right leg over the left and massaged gently. He bent her toes to and fro as another therapy to relieve her. He kept repeating the massages and other therapies for some time.
She was feeling a lot better now. He made drink a little water and then placed a pillow under her knees and touched her hair gently to make her sleep. His eyes met hers and he gestured her to sleep peacefully,
"Khaafi thak gayi ho...aaraam se so jao Ishita... kal subah tak sab teek ho jaayega"
She didn't have words to express her thanks. All she could do was grab his wrist and pull him towards her, "Aap bhi so jao Raman...Its quite late..."
He nodded and was about to go to his side of the bed when he felt her hold tighten and she voiced, "Yahaan mere paas"
She pointed to the space close to her and he chuckled at her demand. He didn't protest or argue but just slid down right beside her. She turned a bit to snuggle and nestle herself into his embrace. He smiled as he was forced by her actions to wrap her in his protective arms. She pushed away the pillow under her knee and instead made his legs take the place. She bound him strongly to herself while he was no different.
She whispered against his chest, "You take away all my pains Raman...Your love is my only therapy!"
He kissed her forehead as he tightened the hug and replied, "I love you my Jhansi ki rani"
Tu mujhe chhod jaaye
Yeh nahi ho sakta, saathiya
Meri baaton mein tera zikr sadaa
Meri yaad mein teri fikr sadaa
Main jo bhi hoon tum hi to ho
Mujhe tum se mili apni adaa
Kyunki tum hi ho, ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho..
Chayn bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
Tum hi ho, tum hi ho
Arz bhi, mera marz bhi
Chayn bhi, mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
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Arjun
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