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Feeling someone fanning him, Saras opened his eyes slowly to find himself gazing in Kumud's deep and expressive orbits. She was back home after the picnic and she was there in front of him, looking at him fondly and smiling lovingly. His heart leapt with joy. Kumud!! He whispered softly and sat up...
Kumud shushed him and stopped him with her hand - Sleep. It is very late.
- You are back??
She smiled to him, nodding a yes and a relieved Saras took her hands in his, tightening the grip on them and said: I missed you Kumud! I missed you so much; you are back, I can't believe it Kumud. I am so happy. She shushed him again as he pulled her nearer to him.
- What are you doing? Nobody knows I am here. When I came back you were already in bed, I had to wait for everybody to go to sleep to come and meet you. Now go back to sleep.
She ruffled his hair and chuckled and said: bahut pyaare lagte ho jab sote ho!! (U look adorable when u sleep).
And added with a shy smile: I wanted to see you and couldn't wait for the morning.
Shy at her boldness, she made an attempt to move away, he grabbed her hand and as she turned to him, he asked: Did you miss me?
She nodded again.
- Then don't leave me alone tonight. It's like I haven't slept well for ages. Just lie down beside me Kumud and I promise I will behave.
- Paagal ho? I am going. Tomorrow is the bhumi puja right? Sleep! You need to wake up early.
She stood up and Saras' lips made a grim line with disappointment reflecting on his face as she moved away to the door... but his face lit up immediately as she shut the door and turned to him with a coy smile, her back to the door and her hands behind her on the door knob.
They looked at each other for an eternity and finally she moved slowly to the bed, his eyes lingering on her all the time as he moved a bit to give her space. She lied at his side; leaning slowly to put her head on his left arm and a shy Kumud too conscious of the proximity, turned her back to him. Saras didn't complain. He knew that it was a big step by Kumud and he was not expecting her to sleep with him head on his chest. He was surprised that Kumud has accepted to sleep in the same bed. He remembered how she had said that she would just surrender herself to his love and they would move forward together. His lips curved to form a smirk and he wrapped his right arm around her.
They had already surrendered to each other, body and soul but sharing the same bed was an intimacy which was indescribable. They stayed like this without uttering a word, both focusing on the closeness which was too acute to be ignored. His warmth was enveloping her and his breath was caressing the back of her neck. She shuddered at the touch of his lips on her skin
Something within her had tingled with excitement as his strong arm had encircled her waist. And Saras could feel the heat emanating from her body and could hear the drumming of their hearts as he pressed his body tightly against hers. He drew closer, tightening his grip around her. Kumud felt enamoured when his lips brushed against her earlobes and he whispered huskily in her ears: Thank you.
Enveloped in each other's warmth, they both closed their eyes till sleep invaded them.
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- Dude wake up!!
Saras jolted out of his sleep and sat up and muttered: Kumud??
An amused Sunny looked at the disoriented Saras and exclaimed laughing at his friend: Hello! Romeo I am Sunny not Miss Kumud. You are... dangerous dude. Thank God I have stopped sharing the same room with you. And... please stop squeezing my pillow like this and give it back to me.
Sunny snatched the pillow and laughed wholeheartedly at a confused Saras and he rushed out saying: It is already 7 and your father in law to be is waiting for you. Bhumi Puja nahin karni hain hya?
Saras' face fell after realizing that Kumud was not home and it was only... a dream and... his dream of having the two most important women of his life in the puja would not be fulfilled. Saras got out of the bed and rushed to get ready feeling low and restless. One of the most important day in his life and the most important person in his life was not there to be with him.
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The Family was gathered at the place where the bhumi pooja would be performed. The priest was telling them how it was important to ask permission from Mother Earth, and to get her good will and assistance. It was also to ask forgiveness for the disruption of the many living beings already on and in the land. Saras folded his hands and closed his eyes and tried hard to concentrate. He still felt incomplete despite the fact that Kumud's family was there, Mai was there and even his younger brother Danny was there to share his happiness. Still something...someone was missing... making him restless
It was time to start the prayer and the priest asked Saras to come forward and just then something stirred inside him. The wind seemed to be carrying a special sound wave to his ears.
He would never fail to recognize this sound!! The only sound which can calm down his raging heart and restless nerves. The chiming of her anklets!! And as she drew closer, he could hear her challa chimed too with every step she was making!! He kept his eyes closed. What if he was still imagining her?? But... he heard her voice - Pandit Ji. I hope I am not late to sit in the puja. He opened his eyes and looked on his right and found himself face to face with his Kumud. They looked at each other, their eyes misted and they smiled to each other and they both sat and performed the puja.
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Back in the haveli, once the family had dispersed for some rest, Saras came to Kumud's room to steal her for some quality time. Kusum, Kumari, Sunny and Danny had no choice but to leave the lovers alone.
Saras closed the door as soon as they left and turned to face kumud. His eyes never leaving her face, he drew closer and...his hand reached out to her and he pulled her towards him forcefully. Giving her no time to react, his lips descended on hers and captured her lips in a soul-searing kiss. Clinging on to him, she responded to the kiss with helpless abandon. Her going away for two days had made his life seemed void. He seemed not to get enough of her. He needed to touch her and feel her to make sure that she was indeed there. He never knew that he had it in him to love with so much passion.
Finally...he pulled away from the kiss and rested his forehead against hers. Kumud's eyes were closed, her breathing rushed, her cheeks flushed and her lips were swollen and quivering from his kiss. He caressed her cheek with the back of his hand and smirked making Kumud blushed harder. He asked her huskily: Did you miss me??
And Kumud despite the acute embarrassment and all too aware of what had just happened between them, lifted her eyes to his. just as she always did when she wanted him to know what was on her mind and heart, answered in a small voice but loaded with love which Saras did not fail to decipher.
- Yes! This is why I am here one day earlier.
He smiled again. A smile of contentment. Kumud!! His Kumud! Saras could not help but feel proud and blessed. How come he got so lucky to have her in his life??
- Thank you Kumud. Never do this to me again. I only know how I managed to stay sane without you here. I am so lost and incomplete without you.
Without waiting for her answer, he lifted his arms and pulled her in his warmth for a long air-tight hug both conveying through the hug what words would never be able to tell!!
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