Hello Friends,
Many thanks for taking the time to read and feedback on this short story and I will answers each post as usual. I had fun writting it and now the last part.
Epilogue
Weeks later
The festivities have gone well. Quresh wanted to organize a grand affair but Bua refuses, beside she already had her grand affair and that turned into a disaster. She didn't need that. She was happy with having found Quresh and two wonderful boys who have accepted her despite her apprehension. It will take some time before they all felt really comfortable, but she was eager to try and get to learn more about her new sons.
Bua in weeding attire and Aarti on the way to her new husband decorated car
"I know you did all of this, Aarti Bahu", Bua said getting hold of Aarti arm
"Buaji?!" Aarti asks back on her guard
"I am no fool and don't think because I am leaving this house, that I won't keep an eye on Scindhia parivar reputation."
"Of course not Buaji, I wouldn't have it otherwise. And I did nothing Buaji. It was all you. Uncle was smitten by your charms", Aarti said seriously
Bua rolled her eyes, "Don't deny it, I found you. And I just want say that out of all the action you did since you arrive in this family...this is the most..." Aarti closed her eyes, ready for the familiar scolding, but instead felt herself in a Bua hug, "...the nicest, unselfish, sweetest think anyone has done for me. Thank you Aarti"
"B..Buaji, I..I did nothing. I am just glad, that you could find what you look for in life. You are happy right"
"Yes, Bahu. I am. I am lucky. "Now, time to go put that house in order", she said regaining her stance, but before turning to join her new husband, winked at Aarti who had a tremendous smile
Aarti felt her husband hands on her shoulders, "so, have you become Bua favorite person now", Yash teases
Aarti wipes a tears, "let's not go overboard, she'll still keep an eye on Scindhia parivar good name' to quote her", Aarti said showing two quotes ironically.
"She likes you, but now you can breathe, relax more without worrying that she'll be hiding back doors to catch you and have the kids jumping to your rescue like Payal did that time, remember"
"I'll miss her", Aarti said
"Huh!!?" Yash exclaimed, and shook his head, embracing Aarti from the back, "there is really no understanding you woman. Shouldn't you be giddy, jumping with joy at your success"
"You don't understand, despite everything, she is family and leaving the nest." Aarti explained
"I give up", Yash said
"What bhayia, Prateek, said, Paridhi hands in his
"Trying to understand women", he snorts
"Ah, my younger inexperience brother, you finally figure it out, the secret to a woman's mind. Don't try to understand it, you'll lose each time and find yourself in the dog house more often than not", Pankaj said deadpan.
"Now you say that", Yash said smiling
"Hey", Vidhi called punching Pankaj on the shoulder
"Hey the best lessons are those learned by themselves", Pankaj said, reaching for Vidhi, "don't I agree to everything you order my wonderful wife", he pacifies her
"You make me look like a dragon", Vidhi pouts
"A sweet mama dragon one, my darling", Pankaj teases
"You'll pay for that", Vidhi replies
"Well, it looks like, it's still a work in progress, for you Pankaj bhahia", Prateek teases
"So partners of crimes, when are we leaving for our honeymoon", Paridhi reminded them of their promise.
"Well Paridhi, my devar, tomorrow if you can pack very fast", Vidhi answer a gleam in her eyes
"Really", Paridhi excitedly asks, looking to Prateek for confirmation
"Yes", Prateek said
"Oh, I am so glad", she jumps. "Finally, the freedom to enjoy each other. Wait, how come this was done so fast".
"Huh Paridhi, Bauji is not so old fashion that he'll denies this. It was going to be a surprise for our devrani and devrar from his eldest bhai", Pankaj announce
Pari turns to her sis-in-law, "You two tricked me!!!!!!", she asks indignantly.
Aarti and Vidhi exchange a look, "Us? How" they ask trying to keep a straight face.
"Oh, I'll get you, you sneaky underhanded sister. Wait till I get my revenge, I could have been having fun for a while now"
"Oh come on, don't tell me you didn't enjoy the mission", Aarti laughs
"Humpf, still", She pouts
"We couldn't have done it without you"
"You're lucky I love you both", Paridhi concedes
"Great now, let's party", Prateek said relieved that Paridhi was appeased; truth be told he knew about the surprise before the wedding but didn't tell her. He was planning a romantic dinner to give her the gift but this was good too.
Meanwhile, Bauji approach with Gayatri, calling them in a stern his voice, the group turns to face him.
"Don't think I don't know what you did, bachoo", Bauji said eyeing the group
"What Bauji?" Yash asks in a serious tone
"What Bauji?", Prateek
"Bauji, well you know we only meant well. The festivity went well", Pankaj said in his calm rational voice
"Really, you are going to play innocent", he said falsely severely; he turns to the women, "bahus"
"Yes Bauji, "Vidhi asks
"Nothing to add?", Bauji demands again
Aarti came forward, and in a surprise move kiss Bauji on the cheek, "Thank you, Bauji".
He blushes, "well, hum, well done children." And turn to leaves, Gayatri on his heels, secretly proud of the family closeness. And lucky that peace was maintained despite having three new daughters, but they respect their elders and support and love each other but mostly keep the family dignity.
All laughs. It has indeed been a good night
"Should I be jealous", Yash whispers in Aarti ears
"Hum, he is such a man, well maintain, tall, handsome who knew what will become of you when you're old and tired and dragging a cane, teeth falling; what I mean is it takes stamina to maintain those well defined muscles and .. hum, you know", she teases, eying his body up and down
"Oh, you are so going to pay for that," Yash said offended
She laughs, "oh meri jaan, looking forward to it," and she run from him, daring him to catch her, her crystalline laugh beautifully ringing in his ears.
*
Epilogue - bonus (because someone twisted my arm 😉)
Maya was nervous, really nervous, palm sweating, she was in the bathroom after changing her weeding dress. The reality suddenly dawns on her that she has virtually little experience and little knowledge of lovemaking skills. What was she thinking; Quresh will probably be disappointed. How will she show her old body to a man like him? Bua started hyperventilating in panic. "oh my g-d, oh my-g-d, what was I thinking. How could I though that I could make a man happy. My first marriage was a disaster and after years of loneliness if this doesn't work I'll just die'. Maya went to the sink and put some water on her face to calm down. Now Maya don't panic, Quresh is a good man. Please bagwan not again'
The door knock
"Maya, are you ok, may I come in", Quresh voice came through
Maya quickly close the tap and wipe her hand on the towel "huh, coming, Quresh, one moment"
"Maya, please let me in", Quresh asks well aware of his new wife states
"I'll be right out, one minute"
"Maya, please", he pleads
After a few long seconds, the door unlocks and slowly open. Quresh went in. Maya eyes not meeting him, looking down the floor, her twisting nervously.
"I..I was just refreshing, I..I"
Quresh took her hands, and raise her face, "You look beautiful, is this new", looking at her outfit
"I.., yes"
Quresh laugh, "hear me asking if this is new as if I would know. I don't want to scare you, but your new husband is very much nervous, Maya", he admits
"You are?", she asks in wonder, here she thought he was the confident one
"Well of course, aren't you? Tonight is very important. I have to please my wife and I am no longer the young, carefree man, with stamina that could last all night. I mean talk about being under pressure, can't disappoint my wife"
Maya smile shyly, it seems she couldn't help but blush around Quresh, "you're being silly, of course you can't disappoint me, you're so handsome".
Quresh smile pleases, "I am?"
"As if you don't know", she rolls her eyes.
"Tell me more, better yet show me", he taunts
Again she blushes; she hesitantly raised her hands to his collar and start unbuttoning his sherwani. "It shows you worked out", she said sliding her hand on his upper torso muscle. "although this little pouch is showing your age," she teases, "Hey," he protests, "but its sweet, love handles, I like it", she consoles
"Good, because now, I can't wait to explore your body like I have been dreaming the past few days".
"I think I am ready; I mean it's your right as my husband", Maya relents
Quresh frown, "don't ever say that, its not my right, it's my pleasure and as your husband, you have right over me too, understand"
"Ok, sorry, but you'll have to be patient with me. I am old school", she admits
"I understand, but I want you to feel free with me, I just want to make you happy. There is no pressure or demands or nonsense society requests. It's you and me here".
Maya eyes tears, she finally got what she never dares to hope for, she suddenly hugs him fiercely and cries, the brutal loss of her youth, years of frustration, years of being cast aside by her family, years of regret of not having her own child, "I love you", Quresh kept repeating "I love you, too" she replies hiccupping, "sorry I don't know where this came from".
"I say you got bowled over by my charms, I understand", he teases
"Silly man", she laughs between tears.
Quresh then proceed to kiss her, he has been wanting to do that since arriving in their room. Maya responds in kind, following her instinct, but letting Quresh guide them. Soon they separated out of breath and look into each other eyes. Quresh took her hand and direct her toward the bed; the room was bathed in two single candles. They stood there for a few second, then Quresh after silently asking permission, start undressing her and taking of her nightgown. Maya raises her arm to try and hide her intimate parts. "there are not firm", she said, "there fine as is", Quresh replies kissing her neck and shoulder before slowly sitting her on the bed and finishing undressing himself. He laid a trembling Maya under the cover and join her. He put out one of the candles bathing them in an almost dark room to avoid self-consciousness. Maya didn't know what to do so she lay there waiting.
"Maya, please relax, I won't hurt you, I swear"
She sighs, "I know, it's been such a long time and I don't know what to do. My time with my husband was not pleasant"
"Then, I am glad I get to be the one to show you, please you and worship you." He said between kisses. From her neck to her shoulder, then her breasts to her navel. Soon she starts relaxing, letting the feeling overtake her senses. She caresses his broad shoulders finding it enjoyable, she felt his fingers caress her most intimate part and retract involuntary, "shuut, its ok", he whispers continuing to excite her, soon she wriggles under him. She starts feeling desire build from her center to her full body until she came apart from the unfamiliar intense pleasure. She breathes heavily, still reeling from the sensation, "Quresh", she calls; "Yes, my love", "come now, please", she calls, "with pleasure", he answers and proceed to enter her moist center. For the first time, she enjoyed the fill of a man inside her, she looks into his eyes and let him know to start the rhythm. She matches him stroke for stroke, letting their bodies do the talk. Quresh kissed her soundly before releasing hard inside her. Tears of joys fell at having gave pleasure to her husband despite her inexperience.
After a moment when Quresh caught his breath.
"Maya?"
"Hum"
"I want you again", he said worned out
She laughs in sheer joy, "can you, again, so soon", she dares tease him
"Of course. Well give me some minutes to recover, you spent me, woman"
She laughs, freely and hugs him, guidy, thank you Bagwan'.
The End
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