FF: 'The Next Page' - Completed! - Page 13

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The cricket stadium was crowded crazy and everywhere ardent fans were screaming, whistling, cheering up in their own styles. Mohan was found shouting on top of his voice, hooting in joy and jumping like a kid. He was amused to see Addu joining him in the merriment out there. They both slapped each other palms and hugged for a victorious moment in the game. Then both realized their act and Mohan wanted to create a comfort level with Addu on this.

"Thanks, Addu!" He paused on this then continued "Hope you don't mind me calling you like that!"

"Sir!" Addu was confused not knowing whether Mohan is going somewhere with this

"I have a son whose name is Aditya and we call him fondly Addu"

"Oh!" Addu went blank without any words

"Today I have had the happiness as if I had spent time with my own son!" On seeing Addu at loss of words, Mohan wanted to say something to end this conversation

"It's ok. Take it easy boy. I will not call you that anymore"

"No Sir! It's ok with me" Addu said after a little gap

Mohan could not believe his own ears and looked at Addu whose eyes stared somewhere on the playground. It was obvious to him that Addu was not focused on the game anymore. Mohan pulled Addu to him in a hug and patted on his back.

"Don't worry! You needn't call me dad!" Addu was shocked but Mohan just winked and smiled.

Mohan chose to drive and Addu sat next to him. They found topics easily to talk about, be it the game they just watched or the songs played in the car stereo or the new movie releases. Addu felt in ease and comfort, as if he has been always connected with Mohan, without any break. But he also thought and wanted to believe that this relationship is only skin deep. On a whole Addu found the day eventful and satisfying. But he was also left confused. He decided not to dwell further in confusions, and enjoy the drive back to the guest house.

"Thanks boys and girls! We should do this often"

"Yes Sir! We too would love to" Jayesh and Buvi said in chorus

"Did you both really watch the game?" Mohan teased them and they were embarrassed knowing how they were lost in each other throughout the match

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Megha's eyes were filled with tears of happiness on seeing the envelope in her post box. Though their exchange of communication mostly revolved around the kids, she always found those deep hidden love messages for her. The feelings that the secret words brought in her made her feel Mohan's presence near her all the time. She imagined holding his hands and walking for a long time. She felt his warmth knowing that his shoulders were there to hold her head anytime.

My dear Cheeni Madam,

It is really strange for me to write a letter like this because now I feel like a teenager fallen in love for the first time! It's only you who can do this to me and I am sure you know that! I sense a feel of urge to see you hiding behind my bike, while you are walking on the street! I feel like stealing a glimpse of you in secret while you are busy in your work. All those feelings of falling in love with you all over again makes me go crazy and weak at the knees. Don't ask me how, but I know that you can sense what's going on inside me at this moment and what I would want to do to you, if you were near me!

Megha's cheeks were flushed in pink and she tried to hide it, as if someone watched her special moments with Mohan. She behaved like a scared teenager herself hiding the letter from none around her. She smiled at her own silliness and continued to read.

And it is never fair to steal presents without their knowledge. I got to ask you to return them all with interest and principal, nothing less; only more!

Megha's lips curved in a shy smile knowing what he meant and the way he had asked for them to be returned. She imagined herself giving those kisses on Mohan's cheeks and she covered her face with her hands, like a new bride. She held the letter to her chest for a while before putting it into her box of collection.

She has FB:

Megha was keeping the folded clothes inside the wardrobe and when she turned to bump into Mohan who was standing close to her watching her. She terrified and lost her balance. Mohan held her by her waist which made her jump in tickling sensation. They both lost the balance and fell on the floor, Megha resting on top of Mohan. When Megha tried to get up, Mohan pulled her close to him enclosing her around her back. Her nose touched his and Mohan rubbed hers gently with his.

"What is this prank, Mohan? Let me go" Megha mocked an angry look but did not show any sign to move

"Megha, you are a cheat with your words but not with your eyes!"

"Ohhoo!!! So what do you read in my eyes?"

"Those beautiful eyes say to me not to leave you! And to hold you even tighter and do something something!"

"Something, something?"

"Yes!" Mohan rolled her over to put her down and placed himself on the top. Mohan kissed her forhead "This" He kissed her eyes "This" He kissed her cheeks "This" Megha turned away when he tried to kiss her lips. He smiled, kissed her ears and then bit her earlobes which tickled her. She sprang herself up to a sitting position

"What's up Mr. Bhatnagar? You are in romantic mood today!"

"I am ready to stay in this mood all days throughout the year, if you want me to!" He winked at her and made her close her eyes. She felt something moving softly around her neck. He moved her in front of the mirror. She opened her eyes to see a beautiful gold neck chain with small diamonds studded in the line, glittering there. Mohan was smiling behind her with a look of adoration just for her.

"That's very beautiful, Mohan"

"Happy Wedding Anniversary, Megha!"

"Mohan, I am already getting too possessive about this chain. This will be there on me forever no matter what else I wear for any occasion"

"Ohho!!! You need not become so senti, Mirchi! It doesn't suit you" Mohan teased her.

"Oh is it? Let me see whether Mr. Bhatnagar has any sentiments with him or not!"

Megha closed his eyes with her fingers and took something out of her bag. She stretched his hands and tied a bracelet on his right hand. She took his hand and placed it around her in embrace facing her back to him. He opened his eyes to see their reflection together in the mirror. He could see the glittering gold bracelet on his hand which was holding her shoulders in hug. She pulled her closer to touch her back on his chest leaving no space between them.

"Now I will not tease for you being sentimental" Mohan kissed the bare backside of her neck leaving her with a tingling sensation. As she closed her eyes enjoying the feel of his lips there, he was amused and continued his kisses there. Unable to control herself any more she turned to face him and hugged him squeezing her face into his chest. They were lost in those moments and the ones followed, without knowing for how long.

"Jikki, What's all these?" Rimjhim's voice brought Megha out of her FB moment

"Letters!" Megha just rushed herself to close the box

"Can I read them?"

"You will be bored Sweetie! Shall we play some game?" Megha thought of diverting the topic

"Ok!"

As they walked out of the room, Rimjhim asked "Are those letters for you from Paapu?"

Megha was dumbstruck and groping for words before which Rimjhim continued "I am going to write a letter to Paapu!"

Megha was surprised to see how easily Rimjhim got adapted to any situation and she felt like a proud mother. She did not realize her phone ringing and Rimjhim picked it up.

"Thanks for calling. You are now talking to Miss Rimjhim. How may I help you?" Rimjhim went on nonstop on the phone.

Addu was confused to hear a little voice on his mother's phone.

"Is this Mrs. Megha Bhatnagar's number?"

"Yes, it is. But she is busy making food for her little angel. Who are you, uncle?"

"Uncle?! Do I sound like an uncle?"

"I don't know that. But I know only boyfriends or uncles"

"Haven't you heard anything about brother?"

"Oh! Can I fight with you and then always I get to be the winner?"

"What? Why?"

"Because I heard that's what brothers do to their little sisters!"

"Someone has cheated you. Big brothers are stronger than you and so they get to win all the time, you know!"

"But they are also loving than what you know" Rimjhim disconnected the phone angrily

"What happened Sweetie? Why so sad?"

"All because of that brother on the phone"

The phone started ringing again which Megha picked up.

"Addu beta! How are you?"

"Who was that earlier on the phone, Mummy?"

Megha just paused a while before continuing "It is Rimjhim. She is a favorite student of mine from the Summer Camp"

"Oh! You got someone from the Camp to stay at home?"

Megha managed his questions with some stories and then moved on with her usual talks with him. After disconnecting the phone she managed to bring a smile on Rimjhim's angry face as well with some special stories for her too.