Mishal Raheja as Major Dutta Patil
Painful Rapture ~ Chapter 69
"Hob Nob".. Shakespeare
Naku, dashed towards AS 'only to buckle her sprint, the reason being to ward off undue alarm. She caught her breath, placed her hand on her booming heart and sheepishly entered. From the bed her Saab's mother looked up from her reclined position, and beckoned her to come closer with her palm. The gesture calmed her shaken nerves after his reaction on the phone, and she approached the bed and fell into AS's arms, as she felt the comfort of the mothered embrace. ,Naku felt strangely near to him, after all she was simply a continuation of him. AS, stroked her back ,"sab theekh tu haina Naku? kya hoya neend nehi ah rehe thujhe?,humien bhi ne h rehe neend"AS disclosed, Naku was much relived as AS had given her the plausible reason and hence she covered up for his son's toward behaviour ,"je AS, dil ghabrah reha tha, is liye ap ke pas ah gaye, woh kya main ap ke pas sau jaon yahan? she asked in dire need. AS complied, "haan kyon nehi meri baache, humien bhi aacha lage ga ke tu mera samna rehe ge", and she leaned and shifted a few pillows to the adjacent of her, as she made room for Naku. With contentment on her face, also in her mind and her heart, Naku laid herself down as a chick would do so to be close to it's mother's plumage. Both lay awake and AS , asked a related question,"Naku tune apne Aye, babba ko apne bare mein batya kiya? hum apni kushi mein itna kho gayea ke hum ne, thujhe yaad nehi kariya, hum se zayeeda un ka haq bunta hai beti ke unhe pata ho, unhe ke wajah se humien ye din dekhna ko mila hai" accepted AS graciously. Naku, felt very blessed that she was so fortunate to gain such a sensitive motherin law. She, sat up cross legged on the bed and looked at AS with her eyes lowered, "woh AS main kiya bole ge unko, ap he bata do unhe, waise bhi ye ap ka ghar ki kushi hai,"and then she added as she saw her mother in laws' perplexed expression, "woh mera matalab hai dono gharoon ke kushi, pun mujhe aacha lage ga aagar ap batao meri Aye babba ko."she suggested demurely.AS nodded in agreement and instructed an unprepared Naku to dial her home number.An overjoyed Babi, answered the phone and rained her daughter with a barge of questions, and Naku , replied affirmative to each which set her mother's mind at ease. Naku glanced at AS who took the phone, "haan Babi edhur sab theekh hai, thujhe aur Ganpat ko badhayie deni thi ke tum dono naana, nani bun gaye ho aur Sethji mamma, hum bhi yahan bahut kush hai, aur Dutta ko bhi Naku ,ne bata diya hai, ye le ab tu Naku se baat ker,"she concluded and passed the phone to Naku, "meri beeche, Deva shapat hum bahut kush hain, bas thuri harange hoi ke ye sab itne jaldi ho gaya, abhi tu tumhein ek dosera ko jaane ka bhi maqua nehi mila, chalo ab ho gaya tu theekh hai ,tu chinta maat kar Naku",Babi, consoled. Naku ,was filled with wrath and she responded,"Aye, mujhe koi chinta nehi, tu bekar mein fikar ker rehe hai, rehe baat mera aur Saab ko ek dossera ko jaane ke, tu hum bahut daer se hi ek dosera ko parekh chuke hai , aur rehe baache ke baat ,tu bas yoon samheje le tu Aye, ke ye Bappa ke bhi merzi hai" she retorted red faced. AS, took the phone from her and assured Babi" hum teri chinta samjhe sakta hain Babi, pun, ye bhi hum thujhe bata dein, ke is mein humare mang nehin thi, haan khwahish zaroor thi, ye tu bas maata ke dein hai humra liye, waise hum Naku ka pura pura khyal rekthe hain, waqat aina par ,yah jab bhi Naku ,chahe , tera pas ah ke reh sakte hai, humien koi aitraaz nehi hoga" explained AS, and an embarrassed Babi replied, "nehi AS, aise koi baat nehi, bas beti haina , aur uska phele baacha ,is liye thuri chinta ho jate hai", and both women bade goodbye thinking about the good news at hand. AS noted Naku's deflation after she had talked to her mother, and reached out for her hand, "dekh Naku, Babi ke baaton ka bura maat maana ,maa hai tu fikar tu kare ge woh, beti aise cheez hai ju pariye ho bhi, choori nehi ja sakte , bas ab aram se sau ja, aur jab bhi maan kare Baji ke saath ja ke apne Aye Babba ko mil ayien, tu" assured AS as she too laid down and felt Naku's nearness to her. She lay in silence and pondered that her own daughters too over the years became in the family way, but they never ever crossed the distance of making her feel like a real mother. It was Naku ,who made her feel needed today, made her realize that she was still a woman who had mothered daughters. Also that she was a woman who had once given birth many moons ago, but still had it within her those maternal sentiments which may well seem dormant, but never inactive.. she smiled content as she covered Naku, her son Dutta's wife yes ,but nearly her daughter ,her own child ...
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No , she had refrained from being his wake call this morning, "the moody cow.."Dutta groaned as he felt the after effects of the bit too much whiskey ,which had certainly licked him and knocked him out cold, only to wake him up with a Iam still in our blood stream sonny! go detox yourself with litres of water and urinate me out of your system or better still ,wash down a couple of black cups of coffee fast! if you want to make it for your lecture!. He moaned on her chunni as his whole body lay heavily on it and he doubled, and straightened on it in discomfort..awwwooohh Naku main theekh nehi hooonnn, baabeee".The knock on the door and then a click accompanied with furtive footsteps ,made him turn his head ,as Bertie said gently, "thought you might need a pot of coffee this morning Sir!" as he poured a cup out for Dutta, who painfully rolled on his back, and drawled,"Bertie you are a star, my boy..".Bertie propped up his officer's pillows, and sat him up, settled him with a cup of black coffee, laid out his uniform and retreated. Dutta screwed his lips as he took a tiny slurp of the piping hot black coffee, which seemingly was meant to kick his senses into play, get him showered, dressed and ready to tackle the last day of the course.
The officers, all dressed in their dark olive day uniform, went into the lecture room for the final lecture. Within Dutta, this was a moment which was simultaneously grave, as this was the last time he entered the room only to exit with a course completion accreditation; coupled with the light feeling of elation which meant he was qualified to go home. He was yet again selected to deliver the final sessions. He stood at the podium with an immense authority invested in him. He displayed the lightweight and breathable material protective outfit used to combat, nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, which was the subject of perusal . In answer to an appropriate question, he nodded as he swept his hand across his stubble cheek, "yes officers, the infantry soldier will be issued a warning of such an attack, and this gear is expected to be at hand for soldiers to use for protection", he confirmed.
The final session briefly covered those power supplies that would be used to charge, rifle magazine pouches, GPS, receivers, situation awareness computers, thermal imaging and the image intensifying sights, and the voice and data radios. He exhibited and explained about the advanced lithium ion battery technology which each soldier would carry and ensure his equipment was duly charged in wake of imminent an NBC, attack. General Ramsey stood up to wind up the session, and as was appropriate he cleared his throat and began his rhetorical speech, "ladies and gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to announce that you have successfully completed this course. I have no hesitation in saying aloud that you have been men and women with phenomenal potential which many of you have duly shared and performed to facilitate tasks as part of a team. However as in all courses you will be pleased to know that in this one too, you will be granted your certificate which would serves as your accreditation. As also by means of taking each officers performance management, there have been some distinctions presented to individual officers who have made some vital contributions towards facilitating some key strands of the course, and so in that instance I hope you will join me in applauding Major. Dutta.S.Patil from the Indian army on being made, Honorary Colonel, for the distinguished duties carried out during this course. Amid great applause Dutta got up to receive his medal on his chest and his striped slides for his shoulders. He blushed totally, this was something he least expected. He walked towards the podium and stood to attention his hands held behind his back. His stature tall and imposing. With firmed demeanour he began in his guttural voice that projected across the room, "General, Sir! it is with great humility that I accept this honour bestowed upon my country first and then upon me , Sir! I say my country first, as the credit does go to my army in the main, my people and my nation ,who made it possible for me in the first instance that I be present here, and secondly to my family, which supported and made me who and what I am today, helped me along the way, taught me and encouraged me to deliver all the things I am able to do for my people and my nation.Also today I see myself highly privileged, to receive the opportunity to take on board the latest operative techniques necessary for the on foot in combat soldier in the line of action, thus I take with me a bank of materials , facts and evidence which now needs to be cascaded to my own army for further effective operative systems. Once again I thank you for the Honorary title which has shown tremendous value to my country and me" he concluded ,his face highly flushed, as he walked erect, his head held up high above his wide square shoulders when he made way towards his seat in a crescendo of resounding claps. General Ramsey, then announced the names of remaining officers who came on stage, shook hands and received their certificates one by one and in an orderly fashion, and once done returned to their seats.Eventually once all had received their accreditation, big acclaimed clapping rang out and subsided gradually as General Ramsey, made further announcements "well officers after a short break, there will be a low key passing out parade so be there on time! and also enjoy your London day trip tommorrow.He confirmed,"officers!your tickets for the earmarked attractions, transport have been paid for, do collect your lunch and tea vouchers from reception, on your way out.Now one final word, officers you have a couple of days here at the Manor, before you check out with bag and baggage, so make the most of your time here, and that'll be all ladies and gentlemen, dismissed!" he commanded and all rose, clicked heels and saluted, as general Ramsey left the stage in pin drop silence. In the tea rooms inundated with felicitations Dutta, accepted fellow officers genuine mirth ,accompanied by back slapping ,arm patting and much to his slight disdain Jane's hug.. which was more of a svelte body lingered press in him. She looked up into his narrow hooded eyes which he with immediate effect raised and gazed past the top of her head, which very nearly stood dangerously before his parted lips, and forthwith he pulled them together instantaneously. Her perfume captivated him, and he abruptly caught her shoulder and moved her aside as he acknowledged with a bop of his head, "why thanks, Major, I expect at some point drinks are in order from my side," he smiled generously. Bradley very nearly pushed his way past a few officers. Dutta, for a split second very nearly lost his equilibrium as he pre-empted, what if, Bradley blurts about Naku's condition, he would die with embarrassment.. not to mention that as a rule! his wife's affairs he kept out of public discussion, even though it would be a piece of news that would perhaps demand yet another booze session in wake of celebration ,he groaned as ,he felt heavy headed still!. But with darted a gaze and a raised finger in his face, he alerted Bradley as to what he meant ,by his finger in your face gesture. Bradley in the meanwhile, grasped his colleagues, visual and body talk, and simply and warmly gave Dutta a strong handshake, with a I know what you mean wink, " well you did it Mista' India ! never had any doubts that you'd fail to make waves here as you do in your country my good man!, so many congratulations and, Iam just going to pop down to the shops, after the parade, want to come?" he asked, "yes Bradley I just might take up your offer, to further clear my head Bradley",consented Dutta.
So came the hour of the almost in name sake, passing out parade ,yes it went ahead to hold the brass of the military, although all knew full well ,that none except for the visiting Major Dutta was to have any significant changes to their ranks! Dutta noted the formation of his small party ofcolleagues, which had over the passage of five week gelled and become a pretty impressive batch of already commissioned officers ,but as required kept their learning up to the mark, by attending key crucial courses, which would aid them in administering their duties. General Ramsey observed from the dais as the march past of goose stepped officers paraded before him.He saluted as his stiffened fingers of his right hand touched the brim of his general's dress cap. Authoritatively, yet, with traces of disciplined light mirth, he spoke aloud," ok, officers stand at ease ! right ladies and gentlemen! so yet another batch of officers! like yourselves have been fine-tuned and I am sure that our high command would be pleased to see that you have been, as is the tradition of every course you have attended, knocked into shape!, personally how I love to see marching in place, especially so now, when this swift but ceremonious band has been brought in place to mark this parade. Also officers you will be pleased to learn, that, my Aide-de-camp came to the tea rooms before your arrival to the parade ground to inspect you all without your knowledge, and have to say officers, that the one key thing he looked at were your boots! and was happy to note a presence of the shine!," the General paused, as the officers gave a stiff somewhat forced stretch of their lips, while he continued in his lighter tone,"my ADC, reported to me that all officers, had made an extra effort to bull them up for the parade !so much so that each officer could see their own face in their boot shine!" laughed the general and Dutta lowered his eyes surreptitiously, to check if he could see his face in the shine of his boot!
The parade which was the most low key one Dutta had seen in his life so far, terminated on a light note. The officers dispersed , relieved , with a sense of achievement, and in pockets of pairs and trios they enthusiastically discussed means and methods of now making use of their time till the hour they were due to leave...Bradley looked at Dutta as a reminder and Dutta doubled his stubble chin.
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Both Dutta and Bradley still dressed, in dark olive day wear uniform ,but protected by a padded disruptive patterned anorak to combat the chill, for nippy it was, walked outside the manoron the pavement of an active road .This was November thought Dutta, as he beheld the evidence of the season, trees barely clad, hard dry lifeless putrid coloured leaves that hung precariously on the twisted brown branches ,ready to be blown off by the next bluster of wind or even a gentle rustle of the harsh cold breeze. Already bleak tell tale hues of yellows ,browns and gold crinkled moist leaves on the foot paths, under the trees, on parked cars strewn just every where, spoke that winter was just around the corner.The days were dull ,wet and yes shorter, it was hardly 3.00 pm and already there were signs of dusk, due to which the shops and the motorists in fact anyone that made use of the road had their dimmer lights on. Bradley looked at Dutta sideways, "so have you recovered from the initial shock of fatherhood than old son of a gun?!" he nudged Dutta, as they headed for the local shops, Dutta walked tall and smart and turned his head sideways, "it's not fatherhood that's the issue Bradley ,its bloody mother hood I can't cope with !",he growled, as he thought of his gorgeous, precious porcelain china doll, his Naku .. and Bradley suddenly stopped at the bus, at the sound of a women's voice, "aw 'ello major! 'aws ya self then?, chriped a belly protruding, pregnant young girl holding on to a push chair with a toddler strapped to it. Dutta stopped short and lowered his eyes with immediate effect! the last thing he wanted to do was gawk at her belly.She smiled at the two becoming military gents ,it was obvious to Dutta she had no fear of their uniformed aura, and also that she knew Bradley which was no surprise as everyone knew Bradley!,he thought dryly, as he looked the other way.The woman carried on,"ere now Billy wave a 'ello to the major wi'll you! she ordered her child who simply turned his face the other way, as she bantered on "awa 'es a bit shy of ya' major." confessed his mother, which made Bradley crouch down, to shake the boys' hand, "so how you doing tiger? being good I hope for your mum eh? , and the little boy nodded as Bradley got up and brushed his palm over little Billy's woolly hat clad head.Bradley stood and faced the young woman,"so I see your old man's been at it again, can see you've got a bun in the oven!",Dutta bit his lip ,blushed profusely and looked the other way, hummgh Bradley and his language ,bun in the oven! koi sharam nehi hai ise, griped Dutta.The woman stared at Dutta, but replied to Bradely,"aww' major it was a slip honest! I guess Timothy got carried away one night, wasn't planned , I mean me not daft, Billy 'ere is not even outta his nappies yet..I tell it's all that bleedin' Timothy's faul'e'all!", she complained. Bradley shook his head and said dryly, "well Doris ,whatever , now it's a bit far gone so hope things go well with you, "Doris smiled ,"why thank you Major", she replied as she turned to look at the stubble faced looker," why Major you have not introduced me to the uvver, officer 'ith ya'? she beamed. Dutta, bowed his head politely with a brief, "ma'am", and his eyes travelled to the little boy sitting in the push chair sucking his thumb.. his heart nearly sank as two big green eyes looked at his narrow eyes.. and he felt a strange emotion razed his insides.. Nakushaaa.. he was brought back to the present by the gentle touch of Bradley's hand on his arm, "erh this Doris is Major Dutta Patil, a visiting overseas officer,but the exciting thing about him is that he found out he's become a dad!" Bradley announced as Dutta gave him a daggered look, only to be deterred by Bradley with a loud protest "oh for heaven's sake Dutta it's big news how can you not share it with the world?", Dutta nearly retorted .. yes I do want to share it! but not with a total stranger! and that too an expectant woman! , but he got a disinterested shrug from Bradley , who now addressed Doris and looked at Dutta, "hey Doris, do you think you can brief this hard core military brass, on how to treat a pregnant wife," and he guffawed ,as Doris stood before Dutta her rounded belly pointed in his face, "now my dear Major I take it that it was your idea too!, as it wouldn't have happened otherwise , you see it's magic ,the right moment! and target achieved!" she exclaimed with a wink ,and then carried on "to me this does not seem a hit and miss game!" she giggled, and Dutta flushed as his rosy cheeks seemed they were going to burst in shame. Bradley, chuckled as he rubbed his palms, and encouraged, "you tell him Doris", and Doris on a high put her hands on her wide waist and lectured Dutta, "and another thing Major! you need to treat your wife with extra care and affection ,like make her feel special , kinda unsual , like say things to her that you normally would'nt say and by the way what in god's name are you doing here? you should be by her side holding her and helping her go through the awful bouts of morning sickness!"she went on and Dutta winced ..hain??? ab ye subah ke bloody sickness kaunsi bala hai!.Doris giggled , and carried on "aaand Major you have to hold your horses for a bit!" she winked, and Dutta folded his arm across his chest highly discomforted by the almost vulgar innuendo, as he brushed his stubble face with his long slender fingers and looked at Bradley helplessly.The bus Doris waited for, finally arrived and before he could stop, Dutta found himself helping the young woman in lifting her toddler, and folding the buggy for her to board the bus, "ummh thanks for the tips Doris ma'am, good luck and mind how you go.."said Dutta as he retreated. Bradley clapped, "full on Dutta bravo! you sure are a fast learner you son of a gun! come on now to the news agents have to show you something"..
Both entered the news agents and much to Dutta's delight this time he too ,along with Bradley was greeted by the husband and wife. After usual pleasantries, the weather being the top British one on the list,"je haan thand tu hai edhur, maagar yahan ke log aadi hi sarede bardashat kerne ke liye..maine bhi sekh he liya hai, waise mera liye koi neye baat nehi ,because the Northern parts of India to have extreme cold weather conditions ,and in my lifetime so far I have in my job been subjected to such conditions.." explained Dutta to the husband and wife, drawing upon his own connections.Bradley took him by the arm to the magazines section of the shop and Dutta's eyes, innocuously scaled the glossy covers ,on the top shelf of adult materials, when Bradley suddenly pushed his palm over Dutta's eyes, "now look here Major that sort of kinky stuff is not your cup of tea ,it's more my taste! this is what you need to read and learn by rote parrot fashion!" and he pointed out to all the mother and baby, pregnancy tips booklets and journals and selected a few ,went over to the counter, paid and turned his head and winked at Dutta!,much to his consternation! salla nautanki hai ye Bradley ,ghare ghare drama kerta hai Baji ke theran, he mused.The newsagent and his wife beamed and congratulated Dutta,"Major shahib many congrats, your family must be overjoyed by the news,!", he commented with a suggestion, "make sure you buy a lot of baby stuff from here, it'll be a novelty there!", recommended his wife, and Dutta nodded and replied," thanks I'll bear that in mind", and prepared to leave the shop. Bradley handed, him the carrier bag, "this is for you Dutta a present from me, now like I said mug it up and then life would be a bit less complicated for you ,wink wink! he joked ,and Dutta, decided there was no point in opposing and gratefully accepted the gift, as both men walked back to the manor house.
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Dutta entered his room and pulled off his jacket,his boots and twiddled his long sock ridden toes, he had already ordered tea and cucumber sandwiches which arrived shortly. Bertie obliged by making his cuppatea for him, "that'll be all thanks Bertie, you may consider yourself off duty till further instructions"he commaded. Bertie saluted, and retired, with the thought he would surely miss this civil officer. Dutta, sat on the edge of the bed his brawny legs slightly apart he leaned his head forward, and loosened his lips to sip his tea. He missed her, his woman, he looked at the tea in the cup and he could see her face, he shifted his head slowly and pulled his mouth right down to his chin with a slight frown,just above the bridge of his prominent nose.."ye mujhe bhi pata hai ke tu yahan nehi hai , pun kash tu hoti edhur Naku to baat kuch aur he hoti , chai tu pilate tu apne haat ke buni hoi apne Saab ko", he muttered. He finished his tea, and turned his waist to check out the carrier bag of mother and baby books. He emptied the bag and held the spine one of the books, between the his broad palm and the fingers of his other hand unfurled the one held together swiftly. By the looks of it, this topic was the last piece of literature he is expected to read! he treated it like some forbidden inappropriate literature, for male's eyes, he felt it would contain some material which would encroach the privacy of the feminine gender. Did he really need to know? what purpose would it serve? I mean everyone knows about the birds and bees, so do I, hence I see no reason or have the desire to be au fait with the internal mechanical intricacies of how little babies are formed or how they make their entries into this big wide world! he justified, and sighed as he put aside the magazine agitatedly and stood up ,and pulled up his sleeve to check the time, 4ish pm UK. He held both his hands slackly behind his back, and paced a little as he recollected the pregnant lady's tip of looking out for one's wife in..ummh in confinement, he mused. He dug this nails into his soft palms, he doesn't need some unknown, unfamiliar person to tell him what to do and say whatever! to his Naku, he can bloody well do it himself! ummmh woh ... he bit his lower lip.. ummh he was a tad sharp with her.. I suppose apologies are in order, uhmmh , but what for? he moaned it's only Naku , meri Naku, what was the point of saying sorry to her she was just a part of him?.. however maybe then he should express regret to himself for acting so beastly.. well show contrition to a part of himself, ummh woh meri undhangli ju hai! he chuckled lightly as he massaged the left side of his chest.
Right that is it! to hell with his dilly dallying delayed preposterous reactions ,and he shoved his ear piece and dialled her number.. her mobile rang and rang and then she answered, "oyeee cub ke maa ! Skype pe ah abhi ke abhi, halat buri hai meri, thujhe dekhna hai mujhe!" he thundered and knew for sure that she would act upon what he had, ummh not ordered but well, requested. After he had set up his lappie at a strategic position, he sat on his bed his back rested against the bed rest, with one of his muscular legs, kneed up on the bed ,while the other lay straight. Hot and flustered he, undid his shirt buttons slowly up to his hair surrounded belly button. He stared at his lappie as the ring went and sounded. Apprehensively he caressed his knee as he sat on his bed, relaxed waiting, for her to come into his life. He was becoming very nearly agitated by the delay, but instead he reminded himself, that he has to omit his heavy handed manner and replace it instead, by some heavy breathing messages to manoeuver her love towards him.. he mused as he shifted his head to pet her chunni strew on his pillow to his left side with the fingers of his left hand. She came on screen, his eyes popped out as he feasted on her serene simplicity. She still looked finely tantalizing to his narrow lion like eyes as he watched her with not so good an intent. Her lime green georgette sari and yellow blouse, caught her wide doe eyes and gave them a greenish hazel hue. His narrow glance mesmerized her wide doe eyes too ,as he told her how much he craved for her.. more than she would ever know; neither of them were willing to forego each other glances.. so in silence their starved looks kissed each other's expressions, feature.. till Dutta blinked ,moved his right hand to his heart, and closed his eyes, as he rested his head back against the headboard. He knew she watched him through the screen and so he waited for her to speak with her sweet music to his ears voice. But that she didn't do, as she quietly craved for her action man,lying on his bed a thousands of miles away from her, his half reclined body, his hairy chest, his torso ,and those big sinewy arms which she craved to nestle herself in..she lowered her eyes and bit her lower lip but still refused to move her gaze ,from his image how she yearned to feel his rested broad forehead and run her fingers through his hair.In an undefined tranquillity he continued to pause, with the super aid of Skype .Briefly spoke a sound of silence from her side, till his throat rasped with continued heavy breathing.Well, the woman at the bus top suggested being niceto one's wife .maagar ye jahil aurat tu mau varat ker beite hi! he whinged impatiently.. and he nearly banged his fist on the bed , what the hell's was wrong with him? he twitched his jaw why was he turning into a raving psycho case , he thought ,and narrowly with semi opened eyes, he checked to see if his lady love was still there. Yes she was there watching him, intently, and glad he was that she didn't note much of his irate body language.He shifted his bottom a little to prop himself up ,under her tender gaze. He needed a fast revision of his policies to launch a campaign to win the love of his life. His eyes warmed with tenderness, as he looked across to her and eventually spoke,"ummh Naku, I hope I didn't disturb you? were you asleep by any chance? he enquired, and then waited upon her answer,"ohh Saab, nehi jage hoi hoon, aur ap ise kyon baat kar rehe ho jaise, main koi parai hoon, batao?",his eyes smiled and so did his whole countenance, he had to check his painful desire to grab her in his arms and land ten magazine loaded rounds of lust filled lip strokes,"ummh nehi ajanabee nehi Naku, just a caring and considerate pati"..he said humbled, she giggled at his words as she knew that he was a far from being a humbled pati, besides ,she preferred him as a , grizzly growling and roaring lion ,not some shant cub, with occasional tiny clawing", he lowered his eyes shyly as he knew always that her silence usually was indicative of her bashfulness or up to her having no good ideas, in desperation he hoped it was the latter, so he, attempted to woo her by coming clean with her first, "ayeee Naku, kaise hai re tu? sorry.. baaaby?, "theekh hoon Saab, maagar ap ko to khud pata hona chaiya ke main kaise hoon, ya abhi bhi ap anjaan hain meri halat se,!" she taunted, he folded his forefinger and felt his top fuller lip,"look Naku, plesase don't be like this, yes the penny has dropped! I mean it was a shock to my system that I am going to have a baby!, he confessed , innocently with wide eyed boyish gazes. She tittered at his yehra pun!, with, "ap ka matalab hai ke I am the one who is going to have a baby not you? she teased, he sided his head, and whispered , "haan jo bhi ,tu he sahe ,maagar mujhe tu aisa hi lageta hai ke jaise mera saath kuch hone wala hai.."he said anxiously, feeling his stubble cheek. She smiled and rolled of her eyes but promptly covered her face with her hand with," aagar aisa hai tu Saab apni dhamak ka elaj kararo ap , waise ye sab apke wajah se hoya hai mera saath,"she moaned. Dutta watched and threw back his head and chuckled , as he perked up in fighting mode,"hain mera wajah se, mujhe tu duniya ka kuch pata nehi, woh mera matlab hai.. aise pacheda mamaloon ka tera Saab ko itna nehi pata! tu PT hai, mujhe se zayeeda janti hai ,gyan ke devi hai tu! kuch gayan dena chaiya tha thujhe is masle per bhi mujhe .."he teased, with one finger raised and she hissed back, "Saab aj tak ap na kisi ke sune hai, ju ap meri sunte?,"she much amused, saw he squared up his manly shoulders and admitted in his guttural voice,"haan you are right my hawwt woman, when I get involved with you there's no thinking..woh kiya haina , ek baar ju main koi commitment ker lata hoon tu main kudh ke bhi nehi sunta, aur mera faisla tha that you would give me a child a.s.a.p..without further delay ,with immediate effect! he laughed. Naku, blushed and he could see she was vulnerable and he called out to "oyee Naku edhur ah aur smocher de hoonthoon par",and he cocked his head to the pillow on his left side,! and she shook her head, "main nehi aye ge Saab" and he fell on his pillow, moved his head wildly on it and growled arghhh! she shook her head, "Saab roko! suno! baache wali baat ,if you wanted tu phir itna drama kerne ke kiya zaroorat the ,when I told you? you behaved that only Iam to blame for something you're initially responsible for mister! Naku is simply a carrier of your deposit!, she almost yelled, and he crouched on his knees on the bed rendered speech less by her spirit, "hain? kaise dirty batien karte hai tu NAKU! ,itne bhi sharam nehi ke tu apne pata dev ke hazoori mein hai is waqat,"!he raised his palm at her and Naku , replied,"pati dev ne tu ek dum karishma he dekha diye, muhje tu pata bhi nehi chala, kiya hoya" she covered her face with hands "and he stroked his chest, "well baaabi! that's Major Dutta for you my pretty woman ! shoot first and ask questions later! Chal ab fatafat ek kiss de, ah na mera pas Naku, bahut bhaw khate hai tu", he kept on calling out to her to lie down by his side by jerking his head on the left side.." Nakuuu yeh ab indefinite cease fire rehe ga? hummh .."he asked deprived as he felt his chest hairs, and yelled at her again,"Nakuuu chal ah ja put your face on my hairy chest woman! khud he tu bolte hai it's your favourite place uff!! this is one cease fire I am not following!! he bellowed as he threw his pillow at the screen !" but she retorted, " oooho! bas bhi karo Saab! kyon cease fire kyon? aisa kya ho gaya hai.?"he slanted his head, and muttered,"woh ...you, lion cub and all to, don't know if it's on? that I get up to my usuals".. she nearly slapped her forehead ,"Saab I am pregnant, koi bemaar nehi hoon ke ap mujhe se hazzaroon meil door bhag jao!..ap bhi na",she told him off and he slowlycrawled towards the lappie and held it closer on his naked belly, "Naku, dekh meri ankhoon mein baaaby.. ummh ,he pressed his lips together and then let his mouth gape slightly, "baaaby ummh I am terrified , ummh Naku ke tu badal jayei ge.. you'll change " Naku felt his face on the screen and he saw her green eyes welled up with water , and sure enough he saw them roll down her face on the screen, and his long fingers went to the screen to wipe them.He sniffed and, sided his face ,"look roona band kar, mera kiya hai Iam completely balmy, thujhe pata hai ,tera Saab ne jab se suna hai tera matalaq, I have been throwing up !"and he turned to face her with a snigger "hoon na pagal main hummh?.Naku ,felt his cheek and half snivelling half giggling replied ,"to mera sher ko koi morning sickness ke tablets leni chaiya haina?" ,she widened her eyes and nodded at him and they both laughed as he held the overheated lappie to his chest.. he than straightened it up again on his hairy belly.. and parked his head back at the bedrest and folded one of his arms on his forehead ,his pink lips parted and he peered at her from underneath his arm, narrow lion like eyes piercing into her eyes, and she looked back at him innocently and asked affectionately ,"Saab ap na aisa kyon sooche ke main badal jayea gi ,batao na, in what way,? ,he moved his arm and sat up as he checked her green eyes, "well for starters tu bhanss jitne mooti ho jayea ge, mera bed pe zayeeda side la ge , aur, mujhe se apna har kam karwai ge, which mind you can't be worse that, tu mera kam bhi nehi kare ge ,mera kapre nikla , mera kapre utarna aur mera.."she put her hand on the screen .bas that's enough Saab I get the general idea, waise aisa kuch nehi hoga and how could you call me a bhaass! how off putting,!"she protested. He remembered what Doris had said ,and he smiled broadly at her by waving his hands in a bottle shape,"nehi, tu my darling tu to curvy, or wholesome jaye ge, tera Saab very lucky man he'll have so much more to hold of you baaaby.. nice and cuddly.. waise tell me Naku how come you are not showing? I envisaged that ummh your belly would be ummh big", he questioned yet again.Naku shook her head and giggled "Saab you make me laugh ,pata hai you need some education in mother hood, itne jaldi thore hota hai, time lagata hai for the baby to grow.."she explained ,and he screwed his face,"hain? kitna time bata mujhe you know I hate waiting! he protested, and she looked into his narrow eyes, "nine months roughly .."and before she finished, he fell back on his pillow, "what? oh lord !the waiting will do my head in , I'll have to stare at your pot belly for nine moths Naku?!this is testing my patience to the extreme"! ,he continued to moan, and then further more like an inquisitive child questioned,"ayee Naku tera pot belly ,hard hoga kiya? you know jab tu mera saath lage ge bol?",Naku began to get bouts of irritation by his totally dippy qestions, "dekho Saab ab tu aisa phooch rehe ho jaisa main phele bhi is phase mein se guzari hoon, believe it or not like yourself , this baby is also my very first in case you haven't latched on to that yet, waise take my advice now that the course has finished, is liye you read up some stuff on my condition, bar bar mujhse ap to itne sawal karte ho," she complained, with a twitch of her nose. He slanted his head ,"aisa baat hai you cheeky complaining jahil aurat muhje tuna yehra samjhe hai tu ye dekh"! and began to hold up glossy covered, magazines that Bradley bought him earlier, "ab khol ke bhi dekion thujhe scenes is mein se, tera information mein bhi ezafa ho jaye ge , hummh?" he challenged as he arched his eye brows, with a devilish smile. With one eyebrow raised at him she turned down his offer with the palm of her tiny fair hand, "mujhe pata hai sab, so don't show me, you make sure that you know all the facts before you chat me up next time" she warned..he crossed his legs on the bed and slanted his head ,and gave a a naughty smile pouting his mouth,"onnnhh nehin Naku.. mujhe cheap thrills milte hain, thujhe se poochete hoya.."he threw back his head and chuckled.. and she yawned..."Saab neend aye hai, ab jane do mujhe..",he looked immediately at her with besotted eyes,"hain?? abhi ayea aur abhi chal de Naku , na kuch liya aur na kuch diya.. chaal edher ah mera bas want to feel my lips against yours..ah bhi ja", as he beckoned her by the bending of his slender fingers, and patted the pillow beside him.. she looked at him with tearful eyes "Saab, ap batao main kaise aye ge ? she said helplessly ,and he grabbed her chunni and brushed his lips against it and slowly raised his eyes which began to redden, "aise dekh rehe hai na tu.. they way I kiss this chunni of yours baaby.. and then held it in both his palms questioned her yet again unwilling to let her go.."Naku jab main ghar wapis aye ga tu main khadher sau ga? hummh ?apne turquoise sette par?", she giggled and coquettishly replied ,"nehi Saab , ap mera pas humara bed par sau ge.. she said shyly, and before the call dropped, he feel back "tu my darling me sleeping with you right now , ja sau ja love you Naku. bahut ... and the lappie went ping.. with the words, contact offline. He smiled as he leaned over, and turned off his lappie shoved himself under the quilt savagely pulled the, the chunni lengthwise across his body and threw his arm over the top end of her chunni and kissed and spoke her name Naku.. and murmured and caressed it till he buried his nose in her fragrance and closed his heavy eye lids... hummmhh yes he didn't tell her he was offered a job here, or that he was given an honorary title.. because, he didn't wish to excite her unduly in her condition, so may be he wasa aacha pati after all..ooohhh Nakushaaa , he whined...
Naku, lay back on her pillow her eyes shining, but tears trickled down both her cheeks and went straight to her ear cartilage cavity, she sniffed as she lay her hands on her warm flat belly, not once did her lion ask how she was? but that's what he was like, never said the expected, yet he asked it many times round, each second that he spent with her, he seemed to be saying Naku ,I love you, I want you, I feel you beside me, I know that you are well Naku ,for I am always with you, absent or present... yes he had asked all this from her and he found his answers too, so where then was the need for him to ask her.. tu kaise hai Naku?.. to be continued..
Hamlet53~ 9.11.12
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Precap:" haan Saab main jaye ge ap ke saath, roku main ati hoon ..."
This chapter is dedicated to Ranju..with Happy Birthday wishes to Ranju, from every one on the PR, thread.. Ranjana ,have a fantastic day with your loved ones..
much love,as ever yours xx hammie.
