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The Valentine's Night
An uneasy silence fell upon the dining table as Anandi and Shiv continued to nibble on their food dejectedly. A stabbing pain gripped her heart as she stole a longing glance at him. He had barely eaten. She knew he was extremely hurt but so was she. And what made it worse, was that she knew he won't approach her first this time. It's she who will have to take the initiative. His persistent silent treatment now made her feel sickly in the stomach. She hated being avoided by him like this. She hated this unnecessary separation. Heaving a long sigh, she thought of the morning that passed.
Shiv had been searching for an important file in their bedroom when he found this letter addressed to her in one of the closets. He had handed over the letter to her with a hurt expression on his face and an array of questions etched across his eyes.
"Aapne mujhse jhooth kyun kaha Anandi?" he asked in an excruciating voice.
"Aap chai lenge ya juice?" she avoided the question trying to look away.
"Anandi aapko pata hai jab tak aap mere sawal ka jawab nahin dengi main nahin khane wala"
"Aap juice hi pee leejiye...phir poora din to office mein chai hi peete hain. Waise bhi zyaada chai sehat ke liye achi nahin"
"To aap mujhe nahin bataengi. Theek hai phir main office chalta hoon...agar aapka mann kare kuch kahne ka to phone kar deejiyega" he stood up without eating and was about to walk away when Anandi held him by hand.
"Shiv bina khaye table se nahin uthte...bad manners. Aur breakfast nahin kiya to poora din pet mein gudgud hogi" She smirked at him naughtily followed by one of her cutest pout as he stared at her sternly.
"Achcha baba sorry...main apke sare sawalon ka jawab dungi. Phir to baithenge na" she requested holding one of her ears. A little smille tucked the corner of her lips as he slipped back into his chair. She knew the innocent act never failed with him.
"To phir bataiye aapne mujhse kyun chupaya" he asked without wasting a minute.
"Pehle aap nashta kar leejiye phir baat karte hain"
"Nahin mujhe abhi baat karni hai..."
"Uff Shiv aap bhi na! Maine aapse koi jhooth nahin ka.Aur na hi kuch chipaya hai. Ye letter mujhe teen din pehle hi aaya"
"To kya hua? Aap mujhe tab bata sakti thi"
"Nahin bata sakti thi...aap jante hain. Aapne sari planning kar li thi,,,aur main aapke plans ko kharaab nahin karna chahti thi.Main janti hoon Shiv kal ka din aapke liya kitna important hai..."
"Haan important hai...par isse zyaada nahin"
"Shiv pls mujhe iss bare mein aur behas nahin karni...ab aap nashta keejiye aur iss letter ke bare mein bhool jaiye"
"Nahin Anandi...pehle aap promise keejiye ki aap ye opportunity miss nahin karengi. Aap Delhi jaengi"
"Shiv main decide kar chuki hoon...aap mera decision change nahin kar sakte"
A hurt expression dawned upon his features as she said those words and he left the home without having his breakfast.
A sudden commotion broke her chain of thoughts as she realized he had already begun to clear the dinner table. As she lent him a hand at clearing the table, all her efforts of a discourse were coldly dismissed by him. Winding up the kitchen with her, he sat himself in the study with a pile of files and his laptop. A lone tear escaped the corner of her eye as she saw him being totally aloof to all her attempts to converse. Hurt, she walked back to their bedroom.
After half an hour when Shiv stepped in the bedroom he noticed Anandi leaning against the window. Concerned, he walked up to her and touched her on the shoulder. As he gently made her face him, he saw tears brimming through her eyes. Seeing her in so much of pain made him feel choked. A shooting pain over-powered his senses and clogged him in the throat.
"I am sorry Anandi" he mumbled holding his ears, trying hard to sound coherent. Sniffling, she looked sorely at him and threw her arms around his waist, almost in an impulse, allowing herself to fully lean onto him, and take some of the strength his warmth readily offered. A deep sob broke free of her throat as she felt him enfolding her in his muscular arms. This was the moment she had been craving for the whole day. It felt hopeless not talking to him. And she just wished to squeeze all the misery of the day into that one embrace of his. Burying her face deeper in his chest she continued to weep as he caressed her hair caringly.
"Mujhe maaf kar deejiye Anandi...maine aapko itna rulaya. Par main kya karta mujhe bahut bura laga ki aapne mujhse itni important baat chupayi" he whispered still holding her close to his chest.
"Main janti hoon Shiv kay aapko bura laga, par aapne ek baar bhi yeh nahin socha ki apse yeh baat chipakar mujhe kitna bura laga hoga. Mujhe kitni taqleef hui hogi jab aap bina nashta kiye ghar se chale gaye.Poora din main school mein yehi sochti rahi ki aapka mood kaisa hoga...aapne kuch khaya bhi hoga ya nahin. Yahan tak ki mere message ka bhi reply nahin kiyaa apne . Aapko zara sa bhi andaza hai ki maine kaise kata aaj ka din" she complained still sobbing and pressing against him.
Hearing her words, he slightly drifted apart and making her face him, gently wiped her tears. He was about to speak but before he could say anything a hungry burp escaped his mouth making her chuckle through her tears."Dekha, aapke bina mera bhi din kitni taqleef mein guzra" he joked making her break into a giggle. A sweet smile lit up his face as he saw her grinning innocently. The personal picture perfect moment of his life. Smiling he strode closer to her and took her hands into his.
"Anandi aap janti hain main aapko ye opportunity miss karne nahin de sakta. Aapko National Rural development summit mein lecture deliver karne ke liye invitation aaya hai. Aur yehi nahin woh log aapko felicitate bhi karna chahte hain. Aapne aaj tak Jetsar ke liye jo bhi kiya, aur jis mehnat aur lagan se kiya uss sab ke liye woh aapko honor karna chahte hain. And it's very important for me. Aur sirf mere liye hi nahin, humare poore parivar ke liye yeh baat bahut khaas hai. Aapko uss stage pe dekhna...ye sirf mera hi nahin balki humari poori family ka sapna hai. Aur agar main galat nahin...to kahin na kahin ye sapna aapka bhi hai. Phir kyun aap isse miss karna chahti hain? Sirf mere un plans ke liye? Hum woh sab baad mein bhi kar sakte hain Anandi. Aur aisa to nahin ki Valentine's day humari life mein sirf ek baar ayega. Abhi to poori zindagi baki hai" he spoke looking profoundly at her, giving her the necessary courage she needed at the moment. Heaving a deep sigh, she pressed his hand with her free hand.
"Shiv aap jo bhi kah rahe hain main samajhti hoon par ye to aap bhi janhte hain na ki kal ke liye aapne jo bhi socha hai, woh sirf plans nahin hain. Woh sapne hai aapke. Maine dekha hai ki aapne kitni khushi se sare arrangements kiye hain. To phir main kal ka din kisi bhi aur cheez ke liye kaise spoil hone de sakti hoon. Aap bataiye agar aap meri jagah hote to aap bhi yehi karte na?" she said and paused as she realized his eyes becoming soggy."Kahiye Shiv...yehi karte na aap?Aur sach to yeh hai ki ye main sirf aapke liye nahin kar rahi. Mera bhi matlab hai ismein...main ye aapke nahin khudke liye kar rahi hoon"
His heart sank for a moment as he realized what she just said to him. Before he could really believe her words and say anything to her, she turned away from him and letting out a heavy sigh, she confessed, "Kal ka din sirf aapka sapna nahin hai Shiv...woh mera bhi sapna hai. Woh sapna jo shayad har ladki apni shaadi-shuda zindagi ke liye dekhti hai. Woh sapna jisse woh apni aankhri saans tak yaad rakhna chahti hai.Woh jisse uske astitva ko poora hone ka ehsaas hota hai...woh sapna jo..." she choked unable to say anything more.
A surge of concern overwhelmed his senses as he knew what all it had taken her to say this. His heart ached for her. Holding her gently from the shoulders he made her face him. A sharp pain rose in his heart as he saw hot tears cascading down her cheeks. He just couldn't see her being vulnerable like this. Closing the distance between them, he sucked the remains of her tears from her cheeks and kissed her softly on the lips. The kiss was soft, sensuous and made her pulse soar. And made her kiss him back. The two of them remained like this for a few passing seconds before they pulled back to catch a breath. His lips curled into a serene smile as he noticed the pink in her cheeks. Blushing, she buried her face into his chest.
"Waise anandi agar yeh baat hai to apna ye sapna to hum aaj raat bhi poora kar sakte hain. Afterall it's the Valentine's night" he smirked grazing the bare skin of her waist with the back of his fingers. A wave of nervous excitement spread across her face as she looked at him surprised. The mischief on his face made her look away in shyness as he continued to explore her back with his hands now reaching to undo the first knot of her blouse. Her cheeks grew more opulent as she felt him slide his index finger in the knots of her blouse and play with them like some string game, arousing fierce passion within her.
"Shiv mujhe bas do minute deejiye" she fumbled panting, still looking away and blushing hard. Keeping a finger under her chin he made her look into his eyes and brushed his lips against her into another but more passionate kiss. "That's not fair Anandi...aap mujhse itne badi badi expectations rakhti hain" he gasped trailing a few butterfly kissed along her neck that made her tingle.
"Shiv I promise bas do minute...trust me" she whispered gasping still trying to recover from the sensation of his warm breathe on her neck.
"Theek hai...par sirf do minute", he grinned pulling back and stepped out of the room. As a few minutes passed with him waiting impatiently outside their bedroom, Shiv finally decided to check-upon Anandi. A profound aroma overwhelmed his senses as he stepped inside. The room was perfectly lit in the dim and romantic light of a few dozen scented candles that flickered sensuously in the background as if waiting for their dreams to turn into beautiful realities. He could not believe it was the same monotonous room where he lived all by himself a few months ago. Surprised by his own fanciful destiny, he paused to collect his thoughts for a brief moment, and to take one last deep breath, as he looked around the room for his beautiful wife. But she couldn't be seen anywhere. As he scanned the room more impatiently now, a sudden sound at his back caught his attention. It seemed as if someone undid the knob of a door. As he looked pensively towards the washroom, his heartbeats grew wilder. His cheeks evinced a scarlet tint as his eyes fell on his gorgeous wife wrapped in the scrumptious pink satin Ashima had gifted her on their wedding. To say that she looked much more ethereal than the collective beauty of all the most beautiful angels from any possible realm of the universe seemed like an understatement.He felt dazed and hypnotized.
The scenario knew no difference on the other end as well. Her heart fluttered vehemently under her bosom as she saw her awestruck husband striding lovingly towards her. Flushing under his enraptured and intense gaze, she felt like the most beautiful woman of the world. As he still treaded closer to her, closing the negligible distance between their bodies, she felt extremely desired and loved. A deep blush stained her warm cheeks as he lifted her in his muscular arms and carried her to their bed. Their dreams had finally taken the leap towards becoming everlasting memories.
The scenario knew no difference on the other end as well. Her heart fluttered vehemently under her bosom as she saw her awestruck husband striding lovingly towards her. Flushing under his enraptured and intense gaze, she felt like the most beautiful woman of the world. As he still treaded closer to her, closing the negligible distance between their bodies, she felt extremely desired and loved. A deep blush stained her warm cheeks as he lifted her in his muscular arms and carried her to their bed. Their dreams had finally taken the leap towards becoming everlasting memories.
A deepening reverie dawned upon her senses as she saw the light from the flickering candles reflect in his hazel eyes. He was everything she had ever wished for. As he lowered himself beside her, she leaned into him and felt the heat between them, felt his body, his warm breaths cuddling the skin of her neck erotically. Shifting her head on his shoulder,she en-wrapped his arm around her waist and inter-twined her miniature fingres into his colossal ones.And it felt perfect to be there.As if this was the place she had ever wished to be in the most beautiful of her dreams.As he curled her waist with his other arm, she felt her inners melting in the warmth of his proximity. A few minutes passed with the two of them perfectly entangled to each other in this most beautiful dream of their lives, when Anandi opened her eyes and found herself securely cuddled in his cosy embrace. Lifting her head off his shoulder, she looked at him with hazy eyes, as a drop of silent tear escaped the corner of her eye. Cuddling her firmly into a side embrace he wiped her moist eyes with the tip of his thumb and gave her one of his most peaceful smiles making her feel more secure than ever. Bringing her hand closer to his face she touched his cheek, brushing it softly with her fingers; still unable to believe he was all hers. He leaned in and kissed her tenderly, and she kissed back, feeling the ages of separation dissolve into passion.
She closed her eyes and parted her lips as he ran his fingers up and down her arms, slowly, lightly. He kissed her neck, her cheek, her eyelids, and she felt the moisture of his mouth linger wherever his lips had touched. She took his hand and led it to her bosom, and a whimper rose in her throat as he gently touched them through the thin fabric of his shirt.
The world seemed dreamlike as she pulled back from him, the candlelight setting her face aglow. Without speaking, she started to undo the buttons on his shirt. He watched her as she did it and listened to her soft breaths as she made her way downwards. With each button he
could feel her fingers brushing against his skin, and she smiled softly at him when she finally finished. He felt her slide her hands inside, touching him lightly, exploring his body. She kissed his neck gently as she pulled the shirt over his shoulders, freeing the sleeves. With that, he slowly reached for her.Lifting her rosy clothing with his hand he ran his finger slowly across the skin of her belly before raising her arms and slipping it off her. She felt short of breath as his hands gently caressed her back, her arms, her shoulders, and she felt their heated bodies press together, skin to skin.
The room remained bathed in a warm glow for several hours, until the very last drop of wax had burned. Neither Anandi nor Shiv noticed, though.
She opened her eyes and watched him in the dim glow of the burned candles, marveling at
his beauty. The sight made all the burdens, all the pain of her life fading away. As the night broke into a new dawn, the two of them finally slowed down to relish the pleasure of the beautiful night. Tangled up in his warm embrace, shielded only by the thin sheet, she softly grazed her fingers across his well sculptured torso in small circles. Breathing rythymically, she looked upto him and said, "Shiv I wish aap bhi mere saath kal delhi chal pate. Aapke bina ye sab koi maine nahin rakhta" A thick lump formed in his throat as her words gradually sank in. He never knew being loved back by the one you love so dearly, could be this beautiful. Tucking the few strands of her hair behind her ear, he gently pulled her closer and plannted a soft peck on her forehead."Aapse kisne kaha ki main aapke saath nahin honga.Aap ko itna bada samaan mile aur main wahan na hoon,aapko lagta hai aisa ho sakta hai?"
Surprised she lifted her head from his shoulder and turned to face him still circling her other arm around his waist. "Par aapki to kal meeting thi na? Phir kiase..?"
"Koi bhi meeting meri wife ki success se important nahin ho sakti" he whispered planting another kiss on her moist lips.
"Aap sach kah rahe hain Shiv?Aap chalenge kal mere saath?" she asked excitedly.
"Sirf main hi nahin Anandi balki dadisa,ma,bapusa taijee taujee nandu sab challenge.And even Udaipur se bhi mom,dad,choti ma sab ayenge.Even mahi ne to college se already bunk kar liya hai" he told making her gape at him with astonishment.
"Ye sab aapne kiya na Shiv? Aapko pata tha na ki aap mujhe function attend karne ke liye mana hi lenge. Aap itne achche kyun hain Shiv..."as she continued to blabber continuously he put his fingers to her lips, gently, to keep her from speaking, and for a long time they just looked at one another. "Tum na bahut bolti ho Anandi" he teased, softly tapping her forehead with his."Aapne hi aadat bigadi hai...to ab sazaa bhi aapko hi bhugatni padegi" she said poking him naughtily in his belly. Smirking, he caught hold of her hand and pressed it against his heart. "Agar meri saza itni khubsurat hai...to phir main isse zindagi bhar bhugatne ke liye taiyaar hoon" he whispered, making her chortle under her breathe. As the two of them pulled the sheet above them and joined into oneness once again, the heavens rejoiced the union of two halves of another spiritual entity.
"Aap sach kah rahe hain Shiv?Aap chalenge kal mere saath?" she asked excitedly.
"Sirf main hi nahin Anandi balki dadisa,ma,bapusa taijee taujee nandu sab challenge.And even Udaipur se bhi mom,dad,choti ma sab ayenge.Even mahi ne to college se already bunk kar liya hai" he told making her gape at him with astonishment.
"Ye sab aapne kiya na Shiv? Aapko pata tha na ki aap mujhe function attend karne ke liye mana hi lenge. Aap itne achche kyun hain Shiv..."as she continued to blabber continuously he put his fingers to her lips, gently, to keep her from speaking, and for a long time they just looked at one another. "Tum na bahut bolti ho Anandi" he teased, softly tapping her forehead with his."Aapne hi aadat bigadi hai...to ab sazaa bhi aapko hi bhugatni padegi" she said poking him naughtily in his belly. Smirking, he caught hold of her hand and pressed it against his heart. "Agar meri saza itni khubsurat hai...to phir main isse zindagi bhar bhugatne ke liye taiyaar hoon" he whispered, making her chortle under her breathe. As the two of them pulled the sheet above them and joined into oneness once again, the heavens rejoiced the union of two halves of another spiritual entity.
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