Hi Friends,
I was too busy today with lots going around, as I mentioned in my other post, but then a thought came in my mind earlier today and I had to pen it down.. Anmol said once " Ragini mai apko itna pyaar doonga Itna pyaar doonga ki aap bhi ek din mujhsay pyaar karney lanengi !!"and then I continued my story with their love story, As you know I love Anmol more than Ragini😉 , but then looking from Anmol's POV he loves his Ragini more than anything in this world..So here is a small take on how small incidents , can show his depth of love and respect he has for his ragini.. This is Anmol's admiration for Ragini...Do read and comment 😊
[THANKS to Sammy for the wonderful graphics]
"Sweetheart, I'm home!" Anmol called as he entered through the front door of his house.
He placed his briefcase down on the sofa, threw his keys, walled and cell phone on the coffee table in the living room and he already began taking off his tie.
"Ragini??" he called out again when he hadn't gotten any response.
Suddenly he heard the patter of feet racing down the halls, a smile already spread across his face. He heard them before he saw them.
"Papa!" came the call from the hall.
Within seconds two small bodies were hurtling themselves into Anmol's already open arms. All it took were hugs like these from his children to make the entire day disappear.
"Hello my bachhas," Anmol said as he kissed each on the top of their heads.
"Papa, I'm not a bachha, I am your beta," Tammy, his 9 year old daughter said. "I'm now in my entering third grade!"
With that she took out her pink Nintendo DS game she got for her 9th birthday and walked off to the couch, putting her feet up on it.
Standing up, Anmol looked down at his 1 1/2 year old son, Arnav. He put his hands on his hips and raised one eyebrow at him.
Arnav smiled, and said, "Me baby Papa."
Then he raised his hands to be picked up.
Anmol couldn't help but chuckle as he lifted his little prince into his arms and kissed his cheek.
"Where is Mamma?" he asked.
"Right here," came a call.
Turning around Anmol was greeted by the smiling face of his wife, Ragini. She was the poster child for stay-at-home mom. Her hair was clipped on top of her head, she wore fuzzy slippers on her feet and in one hand she held a spatula. One look at her and you'd never guess she was running a dance institute, helping Anmol sometimes with his work documentations ' all business and very little play when it came to work. She came up to him, put her free hand on his chest, leaned in and placed a soft kiss on his cheek.
"Welcome home," she said in his ear.
Anmol let out a very loud sigh, no wonder I love her the way she kisses me and greets me when I am back home..
"Tammy, feet down please," Ragini called, over her shoulder.
Tammy didn't budge.
"Tammy, feet down," she said again.
Still no response from Tammy.
"Tammy beta ,"Anmol said once in his deep voice.
Instantly, the feet were down.
"So, how was your day?" Ragini asked.
As Anmol told her about the deal which was finally done and the clients had come in that afternoon, he didn't pay attention to Ragini going around the living room, cleaning up the mess he'd just made. As the years went Anmol was just getting more lethargic with his things as Ragini was there now to take full control 😉 so he loved the papering ... She put his keys and wallet in the designated bowl by the small table by the door. She took his phone and hooked it up to the charger by the small desk in the living room. She took his briefcase and tie with her as she followed him upstairs. Once on the second level of their home, she first put his briefcase in the study, and then joined him in their bedroom
She went towards him and slowly loosened his tie and after undoing it ,she hung his tie. As Anmol took off his shirt and headed to the bathroom, Ragini laid out a pair of casual track pants and a white shirt for him to wear. By the time he had gotten out of the shower, and wearing his blue robe, he slowly waked towards her. As she finished arranging everything she turned around just to be caught again by Anmol.
"Tho how was my sweethearts day?" He asked while tracing her face with his index finger. He then moved her hair lock covering her right eye to get a better view.
Placing her hand around his neck she smiled and said "Anmol ji it was awesome, now please get ready fast and come downstairs for dinner,"
She gave a knock on his head with hers.. which left both of them in smiles...
"Now come down quickly kids are waiting ", she caressed his cheeks with the back of her palm released herself from his clutches and walked out.
A smiling Anmol with his cute dimples got ready and headed out..
As he made his way downstairs to the kitchen, he saw Ragini had changed, like she always did. It was her rule, dinner time was family time. Everyone was clean and dressed nicely so they could enjoy at least one meal together. This night she was dressed in an emerald saree with silver trimming. As dedicated she was with helping him out with work and doing things with accuracy and perfection there, she was a equally the same at home with all the dedication' one of the things Anmol loved about her.
Anmol approached her from behind and hugged her, causing her to gasp out of surprise. He took in a good whiff of lavender scent.
"I missed you," he said as he moved her hair and kissed the back of her neck.
"Hmm'me too," Ragini said.
Before anyone could do anything, Anmol's cell phone shrilled to life. He ignored it at first but when the person called back again and again ' and again ' he had to answer.
"Technology is my enemy," he grumbled as he went to get his phone.
"Hamesha kuch na kuch beech may interrupt '.," Ragini said as she giggled and stirred the pot.
Just as he was leaving, Arnav, now dressed in a red and white outfit, called out to Ragini.
"Mamma, me help," he said.
"Come beta," Ragini said.
While Anmol was on the phone, he heard Ragini call out once to Tammy.
"Tammy beta, go wash up, dinner is almost ready," she'd said.
"Later," Tammy called back.
Anmol wondered at Tammy's response but didn't say anything as be became engrossed on his phone call. About 10 minutes later, when he was finally done, he entered the kitchen again. This time, Tammy sat at the dinner table, swinging his legs back and forth as they hung from the chair. Meanwhile, Arnav sat on the marble top island with a container of salt, while Ragini stood and shredded cucumbers.
"Just a pinch," Ragini said.
"Essay mama ?" Arnav asked as he took a small pinch of salt and added it to the yogurt in the bowl next to him.
"Perfect," Ragini said as she pinched Arnav's nose with her fingers causing Arnav to giggle.
He stood for a moment amazed at his amazing life, all thanks to Ragini. She went through so much taking care of two kids all alone, Tammy and Khushi. She herself was new to all this motherly world and she had her dear sister Sadhana's child who was motherless.. Leaving all her personal feelings her loss aside she dedicated her many years in making those two girls grow to be good kids. These qualities truly made Anmol fall for her.. Her dedication was so mesmerizing that all these 7 years when he lived under the same roof .
For him he didn't want anything in return , he was happy leading this life of being a good friend and a supporter for her, but then life did show a ray of hope for him and Ragini did open the doors of her heart and allow him to show her the love and affection she needed from a man who loved her more than his life..
That' how their life began. Eight years later ' after two beautiful children ' their love only grew with every passing second.
This woman, his wife, his Ragini, his love, amazed him. She'd turned into a wonderful friend, a caring wife, a passionate lover. But what had him bowled over was her as a mother. He was amazed at her strength, her courage, her determination and her unconditional love. There wasn't a moment that he looked at her and didn't think, 'God, she is special.'
Coming out of his day dream, he joined in the kitchen just as Ragini called, "Tammy, get cleaned up for dinner."
"Ok," Tammy called back, but didn't even attempt to get up.
"What's for dinner?" Anmol asked as he peaked into the pots.
"Thawal, lajma curry, raita and and'" Arnav answered but trailed off. He looked towards Ragini for help.
Arnav trying to get his words right was truly a treat.
"And salad," Ragini added.
"Ya! salad," Arnav repeated.
Both Anmol and Ragini chuckled quietly at Arnav's pronunciation.
"Why don't you help Papa set up the table," Ragini asked as she lifted Arnav and put her on the floor.
He would love to take the cloth mats which were easy for him to hold and put them on the table.. Arnav loved to help his mama with the laundry and so on...
"Is that a hint that I better get to work?" Anmol asked with a wink.
"If you want to sleep on the couch, you don't have to do anything. However, if you want to sleep in our bed'you better get to work," she said with a wicked smile.
Anmol sighed as he went to the cabinet and pulled out plates. He opened the drawer and grabbed spoons and forks which he placed on top of the plates. He grabbed the cloth napkins and handed those to Arnav. Anmol listened intently at Arnav as he told him all about her day at daycare ' something about The blues clues.
Soon Ragini joined them and placed a bowl of rice and the rajma on the table. She was going to get the other things when she saw Tammy still not washed up.
"Tammy, I won't tell you again, put your Nintendo DS away and go get cleaned up," Ragini said.
"Ok, gosh, Fiiinnneeee" Tammy said, but again, didn't even attempt to get up.
"Tammana, I mean it," Ragini warned as she walked away to the stove.
"Wait mama ek minute," Tammy said, and focused on his game again.
Ragini hadn't heard it because she was out of ear shot, but this response didn't go unnoticed by Anmol. Quietly he lifted Arnav and put him in her chair.
"Don't go anywhere, ok baby," Anmol said, placing a kiss on top of his head.
"K Papa," Arnav said as he sat happily dangling his feet and chewing on a slice of cucumber.
Then, calmly he said to Tammy, "Come on young princess, we have to talk."
Amol didn't give Tammy an opportunity to answer; he simply lifted her and pulled her to her feet.
"Where are you two going?" Ragini asked as she pulled out milk from the fridge. "Dinner is ready."
"father daughter talk. We'll be back in 5 minutes. Promise," he said as he looked at Ragini and winked.
Arnav look at Ragini with a confused look.
Ragini simply shrugged her shoulder and said, "You and I can do some mama beta talk."
Arnav clapped his hand excitedly.
Outside, Anmol took Tammy to the porch and sat with her on the stairs that let to the back yard. From where they sat, they could see into the kitchen where Ragini talked animatedly with Arnav.
Anmol looked at them for a while before he spoke.
"You see that woman in there?" he asked.
"Who, Mamma?" Tammy asked.
Anmol shook his head in the affirmative.
"That's my wife'my sweetheart," he said. "Do you know how much I love her?'
"A'a lot," Tammy answered.
"That's right," Anmol said. "Probably even more than a lot. She is the love of my life. She is someone I respect, someone I trust and someone I care deeply about. And I will not tolerate anyone'anyone'being disrespectful to her. Got that'" he said.
"Umm'yes'" Tammy said a bit confused.
"You're Mamma does a lot for me, you and arnav, Tammy, she deserves the same respect and love that you give me. Why do you listen to what I say right away, but not what your Mamma says?" Tammy asked.
Tammy looked down and simply shrugged.
When Anmol didn't speak, she answered. "Well, Arjun said that girls are stupid and useless and weak."
Anmol's anger instantly multiplied.
"Well, first of all, you stay away from Arjun and if he says anything like that again, tell him your Papa is gonna take him to a good task,and give him a smack" Anmol said. "And second of all, that is not true. Girls are much more stronger, smarter and loving than boys."
"Really?" Tammy asked.
"Yes," Anmol said. "They may not be as strong here," he said as he pointed to his bicep. "But, they are a thousand times stronger here," he pointed to his head, "'and here," he pointed to her Tammy's heart.
"Really?" Tammy asked again.
"Yes, really," Anmol said. "Now, you are going to go inside and apologize to you Mamma ok? You are going to say sorry for being so rude and mean."
Tammy silently shook his head. Anmol got to his feet as did Tammy. Instead of going up the stairs, Tammy went down into the garden. From there she carefully picked a yellow rose. Anmol simply watched and smiled.
"Ready?" Anmol asked.
"Yes," Tammy said.
He was about to open the door but stopped.
"Thats like my princess always understanding papa's words..Umm and listen lets not tell your mamma about the part where I said I'd smack Arjun. It will be our secret. OK?" " Anmol placed his right hand on his waist
"Love you papa!" and Tammy looped her hand into his , he gave a knock on her head and walked inside.
"But why, are you scared of Mamma?" Anmol asked.
"God yes!" Anmol said. "She can make me sleep on the sofa."
"But, you're the man of the house, you can't sleep there. Can Mamma really make you?"Tammy asked, amazed.
"Uh huh," Anmol said as he shook his head.
"Wow," Tammy said, "girls really are strong."
"Oh you have no idea beta," Amol said as the entered the kitchen again.
This time the dinner table was completely set ' setting done, food out, drinks poured. Ragini stood dancing with a giggling Arnav on her feet.
"Mamma," Tammy called.
Ragini stopped dancing and turned around.
Arnav jumped off of Ragini's feet and rushed over to Anmol who took him into his arms.
Tammy looked to the floor and didn't look at her. She turned back to Anmol for an answer but he simply smiled.
"I'm sorry for being so rude and mean Mamma. I promise not to do it again," Tammy said.
Ragini was speechless.
Tammy looked up at her with teary eyes, "You still love me'right?"
"Oh baby," Ragini said as she kneeled down, "I'll always love you."
She placed a kiss on her cheek as she hugged her.
"I'll go get cleaned up now," she said when the hug broke.
She was walking out of the kitchen when she stopped and ran back.
"This is for you Mamma." Tammy held out the solitary rose.
Now it was Ragini whose eyes were teary.
As Tammy rushed off, Ragini looked at the rose and then to Anmol. She didn't have to speak for Anmol to understand what she was thinking.
He put Arnav down on the floor.
"Just a little father daughter talk, no biggie," he said as he walked over to her and put an arm around her shoulder.
Ragini sank into his hold and said "Thank you," before rising to her feet and kissing him on the lips.
"Kissy wissy," Arnav giggled as he clapped her hands in excitement.
"Kissy wissy!" Anmol repeated as he lifted Arnav into his arms, tickled him and showered him with kisses.
Five minutes later Tammy returned. Her face lit up when she saw her flower resting in a small crystal vase on the table. She quietly took her seat at the table and dug into her food.
Ragini watched her eat, amazed. She ran a loving hand over her head and smiled at her while she did the same. Anmol, took her hand into his, lifted it up to his lips and placed a kiss.
She was his wife, she was his queen, she was his Ragini. No one, not even Tammy, could get away with disrespecting her. Yup, she was his wife, his queen'she was his Ragini'she was his Sweetheart.
Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad
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