"She knew that they were in love. There was no requirements of it being expressed to each other. Theirs hearts knew. Their mind knew. Their soul knew. Nothing else was important. He pushed her to the wall and slowly captured his lips with hers. They become one. Two souls become one."
Gunjan gulped and slid the bookmark back inside and tried to sleep. But she couldnt. She could only picture her and Samrat everywhere. Was she acting normal? Or had she become abnormal? But she knew something was definitely wrong with her. She opened the book again and went through the page again and continued reading.
And then Lea whispered to Mark , "As we grow older together, As we continue to change with age, there is one thing that will never change. . . I will always keep falling in love with you more and more. I love you Mark." And then they kissed with a passion which was un-expressible.
Gunjan closed the book with tears in her eyes. "I love you too Samrat." She whispered as she smiled with her tears.
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Nupur was the first one to get up again. She slowly opened her eyes and faced the dazzling sun. Putting her hair away behind her ears was the first step, as she got up and stretched. She saw to her left and saw Mayank sleeping soundly on his stomach. She tip-toed like a baby and leaned on his back. She stared at him for a while and then closed her eyes and rested there for a while. Her mind was going through a whirl-wind of thoughts. Her marriage..their relationship..and last night..the kiss...Was it all going too fast? It was just a month and a half..she couldnt decide. She clutched his arm a little more and then had a strange thought in her mind..
"Am I like..falling...for Mayank?!" She whispered. She quickly lifted her head up. But it was too late.
Mayank pulled her in his arms. She was now lying on the bed and he was over her. He was smiling...*strange* and had this twinkle in his eyes *stranger* and now he was playing with the strands of her hair *strangest*
"Mayank.." She could just whisper.
He didnt let her answer. He just leaned down and kissed her fore-head then moved to the nose..and till then Nupur's breathing had just reached the ultimate.
This time when he kissed her, he didnt require a permission. He knew she wouldnt have a problem. He could read her heart. He kissed her just for a few seconds and then moved away to let her breath in peace. He kissed her cheek to bring her back to her senses.
"Good mornin" He said with a smile.
She finally gathered the courage to speak. "Yeh kya tha?"
"Kya?" He said sounding innocent. "Good mornin kiss tha. " He added a wink.
"Yeh..Yeh..yeh sab nahin chalega. Stay in your limits." She said pushing him.
"Acha..? Toh phir kya chalega?" He asked.
"Good morning hug tak its fine. Yeh sab nahin chalega." She said in a firm voice trying to hide her blush. She was sitting on the bed trying to clip her hair when he hugged her from the back.
"Good morning Nupur!" He said in a lively voice.
She was startled. "Mayank!! Kya kar rahe ho tum?"
"Abhi you only said good morning hugs." He said in a child-like tone.
She freed his hands. "Uggh! Mayank just stop it." She was about to get up when he pulled her hand.
"Nupur...I was awake." He said in the softest voice. His eyes showing a sort of calmness. There was a smile on his face. "And I like heard..."
"Whaat? Woh..I..I am.." She fumbled as she looked around too lost for words.
He took her hands in his. "Im there okay. Always. When you need me and even when you dont need me." He tightened his grip and smiled seeing her all embarrassed. He patted her cheek and got up. She also got up.
"And I am sorry..for thaaat..ermm just got a bit carried away...you were so adorable.."
She looked at him with her arms folded and a grin on her face. He giggled.
"Come here.." He waved. She without any hesitation went and hugged him. Thanking god for every precious moment.
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Samrat and Gunjan were sitting in a coffee shop the next day. Samrat had straight come from office. Gunjan had something important to talk to him about.
"Waise Samrat..you look really handsome in formals. Pehna karo kabhi kabhi..I like it." She added with a smile.
"Gunjan?!" He asked confused. Alright she was complementing him but..
"Kya hai?"
"Gunjan is everything okay na? You just called me..and you sounded so...?" He took her hands. "Kya hua? Anything I did? Then am..sorry.."
"Ofo Samrat stop it!" Gunjan interrupted.
"Arre? Whaatt? Now are you telling me or no?" He demanded.
She kind of froze and looked away. "There is something that I wanted to tell you."
That scared Samrat. "Kya hua Gunjan?" He asked politely.
She turned to him. "Okay. Ek condition par. Close your eyes."
"What? But kyun?"
"Samrat!!!" She glared.
"Ok ok fine." He closed his eyes.
She looked at him and smiled. She moved closer and whispered "I love you." Kissing on his cheek she ran away leaving him dumb-struck.
She was hiding behind an isolated wall behind the coffee shop, peeping every few seconds to see if Samrat was there or no. Not seeing him she sighed and turned back to see him standing leaning on the wall and smiling.
She got scared. "Samrat..woh..I ..am.."
He pushed her to the wall and blocked her with both his hands. "Chashmish..tumne jo andar kaha..maine suna nahin..can you please repeat it? " He grinned.
She smiled. "Sorry..I dont repeat anything I say. " She pushed his hands away and moved.
He pulled her back in the same position. "Gunjan...I love you too sweetheart."
She smiled and then suddenly laughed and just hugged him..without thinking if anyone was looking..without remembering her past..without thinking of the future...just him and her.
They become one. Two souls become one. She smiled again.
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Gunjan went home in a happy state. She was laughing and blushing just thinking of the little incidents that changed her..changed life to such an amazing extent. She went inside to see Nupur in the kitchen cooking. She slowly went in and hugged her from the back.
"Bhabhiii..." She screeched.
"Gunjan...kya hua?? Hi.." She laughed.
"Kyun sirf Bhai hi apko hug kar sakte hain..main nahin?" She said in a sad tone.
"Arre..paagal hai kya?" She cupped her face. "Ab bata..kya hua? Itni khush kaise hai..??"
She left her and started walking out. "Pata nahin..aaj mera maan kar raha hai ke main dil kholke dance karun!!" She said throwing away the stole that was neatly wrapped around her neck. She turned to dash into Mayank. All her happiness fizzled out seeing his strict expressions. Nupur too looked worried. But then..
"So shall we?" Mayank offered his hand.
Gunjan smiled and then giggled and offered her hand.
Mayank and Gunjan danced around the whole house..laughing and giggling at their dance moves which they made up on their own. She stamped his foot while he hit her head..but there was only and only laughter. Lots of it. Like two children in the house.
Nupur was smiling. Everything was coming back.
"Bhabi you know in school Bhai did this solo dance..and he did such a funny step...that all the audience started laughing!! Wait ill do and show you.." Gunjan started dancing in the same laughter when Mayank stopped her..
"Gunjan its not funny!!" He said in a child-like tone. "Nupur you know in school Gunjan did a ballet dance and she fell from the stage!! It was hilarious!!" He broke into laughter.
"Hawww..." Gunjan said not amused one bit.
The laughter was coming back.
"Ill show you!!" Gunjan said angrily..though she was laughing..as she ran behind Mayank chasing him.
Mayank hid behind Nupur..holding her tight."Nupur..help!! Eee.."
"Im not gonna leave you today!!" Gunjan said catching Nupur too.
"Both of you stop!!" Nupur screamed..which went unheard as they ran around the house laughing.
The happiness was finally back. The Sharma house was coming back.
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I wanted to concentrate on SG this time..I hope Ive done justice!!😳 Sorry if havent..coming chapters will have strong contents of both :)
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