Part-19
Evening Swayam and Rey went out to meet the lawyer and to check out whether everything was legally done appropriately, to avoid any future complications caused by Swayam's family. Moreover Rey wanted to buy something for Taani, understanding his intentions Swayam took him out. Knowing Rey from childhood he knew that how much extent Rey can go to keep his loved ones happy and his immense love for his sister was not unknown to him. He was sure Rey will keep the promise he had made to him throughout his life.
The evening passed with Sharon teasing Taani about the fact that her bhaiyu throughout the lunch and during evening tea was staring at her. . Sharon was teasing her a lot even she handed her a very sexy outfit for the upcoming night, Taani was blushing and smiling, sometimes frowning at her Sharon bhabhi's acts but she was quiet too and she was really waiting to talk with Rey. She did had some confusions but then she knew that all her confusions, insecurities can only be cleared by him. Unaware to Sharon and Swayam she knew she can talk anything with Rey because the small, small incidents which have taken place between them in the past few days had brought both of them much closer emotionally and mentally. There is no secrets between them and she really felt relaxed that before this sudden marriage he at least knew each and every secrets about her. She had already witnessed his love, care, possessiveness, protectiveness for her. Taani knew about Rey's feelings for her and she also knew that both their feelings were mutual. For an instance the scenes flashed in front of her eyes...He forcing her indirectly to wear red, himself tying the dorie's of her dress, the small moments in front of the mirror, his possessiveness in the party, then that night when her last secret was out, the way he cared for her, knowing everything he for once didn't question her, instead cocooned her in his protective arms near his chest, his expression of his rights over her while massaging her back, she blushed remembering the way he teased her when he caught her self-talking with his childhood pics and ultimately a smile adored her lips and a drop of tear tickled down her eyes, she touched her own lips trying to feel his touch remembering his words " Tum mere ho, you belong to me, and only me, kuch bhi ho jaya kisi mai himmat nahi hai tumhae mujsae duur le jaya, jobhi hoga I will not late you go, just be my strength, tumharii tears mujhae weak kar deta hai, Taani it's not the time to cry, it's time to find a solution and if you cry like this what will I do Jaan, how will I concentrate? Just remember lifelong you will stay with me being mine." She rubbed her own tears because she knew these were her happy tears.
At night all were enjoying the delicious dinner prepared by Taani, and were chitchatting, she was still in the same red saree with bangles and jewellery, and Sharon was teasing her and Rey beyond limit. To escape from her teasing she ran away to the kitchen on the pretext of bringing the sweet dish which was again Rey's favourite Kheer. Even Sharon was planning to arrange a huge reception the following day. Actually one side she was trying to make her comfortable and on the other side she was super excited as it was her bhaiyu's first night and the girl was Taani whom her bhaiyu loves beyond limit.. She was also on a mission to decorate their room with flowers and candles creating a romantic atmosphere, but somehow Rey and Swayam managed her to convince that it is actually not the right moment because before taking all these steps he first needs to make Taani comfortable. Though Sharon didn't like the suggestion a bit but then she too understood that within a day it was too much of happenings for them and when they have somehow handled it then what about her? For Taani her life has changed totally though it was for good but still a girl getting married even before thinking twice was not a small did. And if it is thought in a cool brain properly then it will be understood that actually no one had asked her what was her wish, and thoughts regarding this marriage, she was only compelled to do what she was asked to do.
Though Swayam and Rey had made her understand a lot but then Sharon was adamant on having a proper reception after 2 days, she even pulled Taani for her opinion, she smiled a bit which Sharon took as her approval.
Late night Taani entered in his room, only after turning into pink with the lots of teasing she has gone through by Sharon. Rey was standing in the balcony hearing her closing the door he turned only to get lost in her. She was looking breadth taking in the red saraee and waist length open hair with sindoor shining in her parted hair. The jingling sound of the golden bangles from her wrist was creating a melodious music. She was looking simple yet elegant. But then her words brought him to reality from his sweet dreams of his newly wed wife Taani- the love of his life.
T-Woh Sharon bhabhi ne aapke room mai jabardasti bhej diya.
Rey walked to her and then smiling at her holding her soft wrist in his palms made her sit in the bed, and then facing towards her he himself sat. Her palms were still in his warm grip he was looking at her trying to read whether her face showed any dimcomfort but finding none he said:
R-Taani, aj ke baad yeah mera room nahi, it's our room hum dono ka room hai. (She nodded her head in approval and Rey didn't forget to notice her lips which curved into a soft shy smile)
R-Waisae aaj Sharon tumhae bohot tease kar rahi thi. (Her smile broadened and instantly a cute blush made her pinkish cheeks red, she was looking down, he was enjoying her shyness but when he witnesses her being bit nervous he decided to talk and make her relax. He squeezed her palms and smiling he asked) Nervous ho?
T-(Still looking down) Hmnn thora sa
R-Kiu? Look at me Taani. (She slowly looked at his dark hazel orbs and soon found herself lost in his eyes) Taani, is this the first time you are in this room? Tum toh pahele bhi mera saath ...I guess whenever you felt low, depressed or alone you wanted to be with me?
T-(Looking down) Ha, woh I feel ... (stammering a bit) I feel protected when I stay here. (After a pause) I mean aap ke sath... Mujhae aap ke saath rehena acchha lagta hai.
Rey left her hands, he was smiling, smiling from his heart, her words, mujhae aap ke sath rehena achha lagta hai, I feel protected' these words made him feel the luckiest man and he felt honoured that her trust on him never changes whatever be the demand of the situation and her this simple confession had lot of value than a simple I Love You. Cupping her face in his palms he said:
R- Accha is it so?(smirking a bit) Accha lagta hai mere sath rehena? (She nodded her head in approval) Then nervous kiu ho?
T-Aaj kuch alag hai matlab...achanak humaraha sha...a...di... (Before she could complete)
R-Kuch alag nahi hai. So don't be nervous. Rather dakha jai toh... It's better that now you will stay here (Looking intently in her eyes) I mean us both in our room... (Both were completely lost in each other's eyes, he was so lost that the words escaped his mouth) Hum aksath rehengae in...our bedroom (Immediately converting his words) Actually I was wondering Taani, after Sharon and Swayaam's arrival how to treat your pain and give you massage... (Changing the atmosphere completely pulling her nose) So kuch alag nahi hai, now go and change, you have to take your medicine and in the mean time I will arrange the warm water ointment and liquid.
She was still lost him, he smiled and nearing himself a bit he whispered in her ears, " mujhae baad mai dakhna...I am all yours, now go and change" She was totally red but pulling her wrist he made her stand and pointed towards the washroom.
She was in her night gown sitting in the dresser stool her waist length hair was open, face devoid of make-up, water droplets were still lingering on her cheeks forehead and those that were on her rosy lips was pulling him extremely, suddenly he was feeling thirsty and all he wanted was to suck those droplets from her lips. He was totally lost controlling himself was becoming impossible but then Taani was busy in removing her earrings but when her gaze fell on the mirror she saw him and smiled softly through the mirror and it was then she noticed him lost, she smiled looking down and initiated a conversation her melodious voice brought him back, "Rey Doctor kal reports dangae... mujhae thora daar lag raha hai". Coming back from his dreamland of hers, he came and sat on his knees. He held her wrist, squeezed it softly and slowly started removing her bangles. It was now her turn to stare at him, he was in his vest and track pants the smell of his manly cologne mixed with his body smell was something she was experiencing for the first time in her entire life. She had never been so near to any one in her entire life, neither did any one attract her so much but being near to him felt so good, so correct. Previously whenever she was near him, it was either seeking protection or he consoling her but today the feelings were much different. She did had some questions regarding her marriage but when she understood Rey doesn't want to talk about it at that moment she too kept those thoughts aside. Her trust on him once again reminded her his words " kuch bhi ho jayae Taani mai kuch galat nahi honae dunga, nahi tumhae apnae aap sae duur karunga"
When he was done removing her bangles, he held her arms and sofly he said, " Erada kya hai Jaan, aj kya puri raat mujhae daknae ka plan hai?" She nervously sighed trying hard to hide herself from his smile, his gaze, and his smirking and finding no other way out she hugged him around his torso hiding her face in his chest. He cocooned her more and then in a moment she found herself lifted from the floor, he carried her in his arms taking her to the bed he made her rest on his back her long hairs scattered on the pillow she was looking divine yet tempting. It was hard for him to maintain self-control but he knew she may accept whatever he do but she needs sometime and he was not in any hurry to force something on her. He bend down a bit on her and placing his fingers on her cheeks he was removing the flicks of her hair which was hiding her beautiful face from him and the moment she felt his fingers she closed her eyes. He lingered his touch and then slowly he caressed her hairs ruffling them a bit, her eyes were still closed he could feel that his small touches was relaxing her and slowly he placed his lips on her forehead, he kissed her but first time it was a long kiss and a bit wet too he placed small kisses on her both eyes and cheeks and the most lovable scene was she was smiling softly feeling his small touches. Then he made her turn back and switching off the lights he opened the zip of her night gown and pulled it down neither he felt uncomfortable doing so nor did she hesitate. He could see her in her inners, but he once again restricted his thought and dipping the sponge in the warm water kept on her wounds, small shriek escaped her throat, he was careful but then he knew he had to, " Don't worry Taani, kal reports lena is just a formality, Doctor nai plates dekh kar clearly boldiya tha it's not so serious but you have to bare the pain a little long, " She nodded her head dipping in the pillow and he kept on massaging his back, and whenever she felt pain he stopped and caressed it with fingers slowly to sooth her pain and once again he massaged. It was not that Taani was uncomfortable before but today unaware to her mind she felt more relaxed may be the pain was subsiding slowly with his care and medicine or may be the person massaging her today legally and ethically belonged to her, he was her Rey as she belonged to him and was his Taani.
After the massage Rey has zipped up her gown and given her medicine both were in the bed a bit distance was in between as both were facing opposite sides. As long as they were talking everything was comfortable but the sudden silence was disturbing both. None of them could sleep after all it was their first night after marriage. She was tossing in her place and he could feel her uncomfortable ness slowly he turned towards her. The lights were still off and facing her back he could see her cream coloured skin near the joint of neck and shoulder was shining as the moon light was falling on the metal of the chain which was once his lucky charm but now her possession. Everything about her was today so different, so enchanting, so attractive yet so beautiful and pious. She was pulling him, his urge to feel her soft body in his arms was becoming so strong. He suddenly remembered that he had brought a gift for her but then he choose it to give her after wards, instead placing his palms on her back he said " Kya hua abhi taak sohi nahi?" She softly answered "nind nahi a rahii"...He pressed her arms a bit making her turn towards him, "Mere tarafh dekho Taani, turn towards me, achha nahi lagta when you sleep looking away from me." She slowly turned, he made her come a bit closer and smiled at her
R- ak baat pouchu Taani?
T-Hmnn
R-You trust me na?
T-Aap jantae ho?
R-Hmnn, (with a pause clasping her fingers with his) Taani, I know kal raat sae achanak bohot kuch ho gaya, even we were compelled to marry suddenly. Taani I know like other girls you too had certain dreams which were submerged inside your heart due to your surroundings and shattering past. But saach kahaeraha hu, even I didn't wanted to happen this marriage this way, tumhae har woh khusiya dena cahata tha which you deserve but I really had no option to protect you rather than marrying you.
T-I know Rey but bura lag raha hai, ki just to protect me aap ko bhi aysa achanak shaddi karna parha mere liya aap ko suffer....(She couldn't complete her words, had tears in her eyes)
R-(Immediately he placed his finger on her lips she shivered in his touch) Taani I agree what you say but not that suffer part because you can never be the cause of my suffering. Lekin ha, without any preparation we had to marry but (looking straight in her eyes) don't you think JAAN it was destined to happen, aj nahi toh kal yeah honahie tha? Kya farak parta hai kaysae hua, rather I think jo hona tha ho gaya, we were destined to be each others aur sayad yehi tumharae Krishnaji ka bhi echha tha.
Placing his left palm on her cheeks he rubbed her tears, and it was then he said, " Kuch kahogie nahii?' She held his wrist near her heart "Can I sleep in your arms today...I mean every day?" He smiled broadly and then distancing himself a bit from her, he just opened his arms and signalling her to come. Smilingly she bridged the gap and snuggled her face in his chest, he tightened his grip and kissed on her head, " It's quiet late Sweetheart, now sleep and always remember we are meant to be, dakhna saab thik ho jayaga... just never lose your faith from your REY". Soon both drifted off in a peaceful slumber in each other's warmth after an eventful day but may be the most beautiful day of their life.
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