PART 7
Raman finished his breakfast when her door bell rang. He signaled her to continue eating while he stood up to open the door.
Watchmen- Sahab You here.
Raman was irritated by his interrogation - What you want?
Watchmen- Sir Ishita mam asked me to call plumber but he has gone to his village. Tell her I will arrange for other as soon as possible.
Raman - Hmm
He closed the door and spoke sipping his coffee - Ishita you called plumber. Why
She kept her plate in kitchen - Arre Raman woh bathroom tap mein thoda blockage hai. Where is he? I told him to bring to plumber
Raman - Watchman came and he told society plumber has gone to his village. He will arrange for other soon.
Ishita - Okay. Now how will I manage?
Raman - Itni si baat . Plumber ki kya zarroorat. I am there na. Show me where is the blockage.
Ishita eyes widened - Raman Tum . You will do it. Are you sure? It's okay I will manage. Don't create a bigger problem for me.
Raman - Hello madam! Don't underestimate me. I can do all this.
Ishita - Sure Raman . Soch lo
Raman - Soch liya. Just give me the tool kit.
She handed him kit and they made their way to bathroom. Soon he opened the valve and was trying to open the other valve when her phone ranged and she went out to receive it. Ishita was still talking when she heard his loud voice and he calling her. She immediately disconnected the call, went inside and saw him completely drenched in water. He was closing the valve with his hand and calling her name. Actually in the process of opening the valve he broke it and water came out of it with a gush wetting him in process.
Ishita - What did you do. You broke it.
Raman - Madrassan help me yar. Baad mein discuss karenge.

She entered washroom and was about to close the valve when her leg slipped and was about to fall when in nick of time he held her and next moment she was in his arms. His hands around her waist, she was holding his arms tightly. They were so lost in each other that they forgot about the surrounding and got completely drenched in water. Her wet hairs with saree completely stuck to her body were making her look irresistible. A strand of hair was obstructing his vision, when holding her with his one hand, his other hand traveled to her face. He was about to tuck it behind her ear when Ishita realized there position. She immediately composed herself and stood straight adjusting her sari.
Ishita was looking down when he spoke again - Main... I will go and close the main valve.
Ishita - Hmm
He went outside and closed the main pipeline in balcony.
Raman - Sorry I don't know how it broke.
Ishita - Its okay.
She sneezed very next moment.
Raman - You go and change. Thand lag jayegi. Main bhi change kar leta hoon.
They both changed and retired to their work. During lunch time her phone ranged.

Ishita _ Hi Raman
Raman - Kaisi ho.
Ishita - I am good. How are you
Raman - Good. Ishita tum free ho.
Ishita - Yah bolo
Raman - I need your help. Ruhi ke liye shopping karni hai. And I am very bad with it. Please come with me na. Always maa is with me but today even she is busy with her friend. Tomorrow is ruhi friend's birthday party and I have to buy her a dress. If possible accompany me. It will me a great help.
Ishita smiled - Okay Raman I would love to come.
Raman - Great I'll pick you up from your clinic. Just text me its address.
Soon both were in mall, shopping for Ruhi. She selected a very beautiful white gown with matching accessories. They came out of mall when Ishita saw a pani puri Vendor.
Ishita - Raman ruko lets have pani puri race like in college.
Raman - No way Ishita. This road side pani puri, I am not going to eat this.
Ishita - Tum kabse aise ho gaye. Don't forget isse kharab area se humne khai hai. And I think you are scared of me. That's why you are making excuses.
Raman - Aisa kuch nahi hai.
Ishita - Lets go then.
Minutes later they were standing in front of vendor.
Ishita begin the countdown - Ready Go
With that they started the race. It was 10-10. Tears were continuously flowing from their eyes still both were eating it.
Suddenly Raman coughed and Ishita gave him water which he drank immediately. He was still feeling spicy when Ishita took out a chocolate from her bag and handed it to him.

Ishita - Pagal ho. Have it. Kya zaroorat thi.
She wiped his sweat with her saree pallu and rubbed his back scolding him along with it.Raman was looking at her and smiling hearing her scolding.
Ishita - Raman are you okay.
Raman - Hmm.Yah Yeh chocolate. I forgot bure waqt ke liye. Mere liye isse bura kya hota ho sakta hai. Kya bhaiya itni theeki pani puri thi.
She smiled while he payee the vendor.
They made their way to car when Raman spoke again - Main jeet jata. But it's been years I ate it. Next time surely I will win.
Ishita - Dekhege
As soon as raman entered his house Ruhi almost jumped on him - Papa my dress
Raman - Yaad hai baba. Papa leke aaye hai.
Ruhi - Papa you selected it
Raman - Ruhi I know what you want to know. Don't worry this time your Ishita aunty selected.
Ishita - Ruhi batao kaisi lagi dress.
Ruhi slipped from his arms and moved to Ishita hands.
Ruhi - Aunty you selected it for me. Thank you. Aapki choice best hi hogi.
Raman - Ruhi ek baar dekh lo. Warna yeh jhansi ki rani jadh pe chadh jaygi.
Ishita gave him a deadly look - Leave it Ruhi. Kuch Log jealous ho rahe hai hum girls ki choice par. You open this packet and tell me how's it
Ruhi excitedly opened it and was in awe- Wow aunty its beautiful.
Ishita pinched her nose- Not more than our ruhi.

She kissed her cheek - There is one more surprise for you. She showed her accessories with it.
Ruhi - Aunty main yeh try karu
Ishita - Off course .
Soon Ishita ruhi got busy in their talk while Raman silently watching the scene in front of him.
Raman (thinking) - I have never seen ruhi this happy before. Sachi Ishita jahan jati ko sab ko apna bana leti ho. Thank you for coming
Ishita looked at Raman - Kuch kahan
Raman - Kuch nahi
Ruhi - Aunty ap ki mujhe kal ready karna
Ishita again bend down - Sorry beta main toh kal ja rahi hoon
Raman ruhi face fell next moment.
Raman - Ja rahi ho. Itni jaldi
Ruhi - Aunty ab ja rahe ho. Please stay for some more days. She hugged her tightly.
Ishita felt bad and lifted her- Beta I have to go. I came for few days only.
Raman - Maa was telling you are here for 20 days
Ishita - I know but I came here for conference and dental check up. There is a summer camp in shimla. I have to go there then again I will come here for my final part of conference.
Raman - Oh for how many days you going
Ishita - For a week or so. Ruhi main jaldi se ja ke wapas aati hoon.
Ruhi smiled a little and went inside.
Raman - She will be okay.
Ishita - Waise bhi mujhe toh jana hi hai ek din.
They looked at each other with many unknown questions in each other's eyes.
Later that night,
Toshiji and Ruhi sitting in on bed with disappointed faces.
Ruhi - Dadi Ishita aunty toh ja rahi hai
Toshiji - Haan what will we do.
Ruhi looked at her and then at raman ruhi picture on wall.
Ruhi spoke smilingly- Dadi woh yahan nahi reh sakti. Hum toh wahan ja sakte hai na.
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Edited by ruhi_ishra - 7 years ago
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