Once Upon a Midnight Part II - Page 73

I think tapan is being inconsiderate towards shubhra's feelings😒I always start rereading software symphony whenever something like this comes in any story❤️

Words do not help them. Both are bad at this. There has not been one deep down honest conversation about expectations and issues they face and how they might go about handling them.

They need to acknowledge that family is important to both of them. Family can not be given up easily even if there are problems. The only way out is to outline how to deal with it.

Well! We can't call that pillow talk! Can we? If they did not want and took care to see that words dont come in the way of the intimacy of their act before the deed, then I'm sure there is no rule that says that words are a must post deed.

Ha Ha!!!

If we look at it, It's a small moment that got out of their hand. She comes out feeling remorseful. She wants to feel the connect they had earlier, the intimacy they shared post the deed prior to their broken engagement days. They decided, ok no expectation, just get the most Out of the Situation that threw them together under one roof.

She craves that connect ... then she says I wish we hadn't done it and asks him don't you miss what we had! This guy who is busy twisting his hash browns also twisted that moment by a mono syllable " Ha"!

Had he just said! I enjoyed last night shubhra, thank you, none of the other nonsense they uttered would have happened!

Instead stupidly he implied that sajjan made him loose control! What that led to , was her feeling used Like slam bam thank you mam followed by her accusing him of starting it and him compounding It by saying I can leave tonight if you feel that it was forced !

When two bodies come together, It's all it can be. While I get it that it's bodily need and sex is a function that drives us to get our quota of bashful experiences , it also remains one of the most intimate experiences two people can share, whether you are in love or NOT in love .

I guess the key to channeling a good sex to even a Half decent casual relationship If not a great relationship is to be considerate and mindful of the respect you maintain for each other post the deed.

Sadly that's lacking ! So much for post coital conversation!!!

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Untango

He followed her upstairs wiping his hands on a towel, she began packing furiously

“care to explain?”

“I just you know... I just get this vibe from you that you and Parul will be joined forever in this grief” she said and whimpered.. “I feel there is this glue that holds you two together that impenetrable” she looked up at him as if the realization had struck her the moment she had articulated those words

“And?”

“I didnt mean to imply I am jealous of her, no I am not... but I think in our relationship, what happened to your parents lurks around every corner Tapan” she gasped holding back tears

He found himself getting emotional

He snorted and turned away to wipe his eye quickly

“I dont know... I dont think the anger I feel for your Dad is anywhere close to the sadness I feel for losing my parents” he said gently

She wept audibly

He tucked his hands in his pockets and let his tears run down his cheeks

“Parul.. Di and I are CLOSE. i mean how can I not be, I am closer to Jeej tho... he filled many gaps” “Of a older brother, of Nitin of Papa”

“I am unable to crucify my Dad over it Tapan” she crossed her arms around her chest and rubbed her arm with her thumbs nervously

“Main nahi keh raha hoon ki tum waisa karo. Main bas yahi keh raha hoon ki,I am unable to forgive. Maybe I need to... you know.. maybe I need to work on it?”

Her eyes shone like jewels at his honesty

“I love Parul... I am not hating on her” she said in response

“Jaanta hoon... Its natural to feel a little left out too, I mean, I know... Nitin and her dont share such a bond, yet Kusum... Kusum apparently is very unhappy with Nitin’s weekly calls to Di”

“WHY?” Shubhra was horrified

“Tumhe bura laga?” hi s lips twitched at her protectiveness

“I mean Parul is wonderful”

“You would call her everyday ... would have” he corrected himself sheepishly

Shubhra lowered her gaze sadly

“We should not be understanding each other so much Shubhr” he said with bitterness

“Friends can have a good emotional connection too” she said maturely

“Kahan ja rahi ho?” he growled

“When u talk in Hindi I feel... it feels.. I feel its very different”

“U hate it?”

“Nahi.. I think it makes me feel like we are a regular couple”

“Oh THAT we are not” he laughed

He proceeded to sit down on the edge of her bed

“The more we... you know... tango... the more painful it will be to umm.. UNTANGO” she cracked herself up

He just smiled looking at her longingly

“Stop it! I am leaving in a day, you should stay... I can come back whenever”

“Yeah I came from India... mujhe phir se aane ko milega nahi... u know... its US and all” she teased herself

“Arey nahi yaar, you could emigrate if.. umm..”

“Daddy bought it for me?” she said silkily

“You know its true” he said softly

“Thats another thing I must untangle myself” she said quietly

“Enjoy it... I would love to have a Dad that did so much for me... dismiss my sarcasm as jealous rants” he said candidly

“tapannn”

“Ek to mera naam lena band kar do” he laughed getting up, turning around and walking to the door

“I cant” she muttered inaudibly was weeping softly

“Come down... I will toast another bagel and whip up that gourmet hash brown dish” he laughed

“Yeah” she sniffled puuting away her suitcase

They walked down together

“Where do u want to go today”

“Umm.. go to tour the Art Institute of Chicago and walk down Lake Michigan during sunset” she teased “Kiddin” “We can go to the zoo” she laughed

She ate as he made phone calls from the living room

In the next hour, he whisked her away to Chicago on a private plane... to fulfill her ask

They are so playing Tango. Inn dono ka kiya hoga? Al least there was start of admitting from Tapan to start forgiving.

It's not easy to untangle when two persons are so deeply connected emotionally.

Well said shubra👍

Finally some much needed words were spoken between them. If they can just keep it up, they might get there.

This is the first time Tapan has openly acknowledged that he might need to work on his grief.