He entered their room to find her turned on her side wrapped up in a blanket shivering; it was really cold.
He turned the cooling off, got into bed and gently putting his arm around her waist pulled her body into his. She instinctly snuggled into him. Her eyes were closed but there was a faint smile on her lips.
Tum aa gaye..(You've come back.)
Haan mein aa gaya, tumhare paas, hamesha hamesha ke liye.
You are so cold! Let me heat you up. His fingers gently spread onto her flat belly and moved lower...She trembled and caught hold of it..
Jao. Stop bugging me.
Am I really bothering you? She could feel his warm lips caressing her neck.
Yes. She gasped out after sometime.
Then I won't come near you again! He said moving away.
Itni jaldi rooth gaye?!! (Got angry so soon?) She laughed leaning over him. Manana padega kya?( Do I have to pacify you?)
Try kar lo. ( Try it.)
Hmmm...
Mr Bother! Without your daily 'Botherations' your Angel will not survive! She craves for it every minute of every day! She will die an unhappy death and come to bother you in your dreams!! Do you want that?? She grinned at him.
Don't you ever talk about death and dying again understand?!!! He grew serious feeling suddenly guilty, he could see clearly the dark circles that Pooja had mentioned earlier.
Okay I won't. What's up? Didn't you have a good day?
Everything went fine or so I think. You know how these corporations are. They are so diplomatic, never let anything out until the last moment.
Forget about that..how are you feeling? His eyes suddenly anxious.
I'm fine, just waiting for you to come. That's all. She said putting her arms lovingly around him.
Why can't live without me hmm..? Pulling her face up by the chin.
Not for one moment. I've become used to being bothered.
Shut up now!
Shut me up!...
Pause...a long one...
Hmmm...you taste delicious. Let's...
What?
Eat!!
Damn you!
I mean literally..the one with the calories! laughing.. I'm really truly hungry! God! Awww! Don't pinch me..you. What did I say wrong?
I don't know! Go away! She sat putting her head down on her drawn up knees.
Uh huh..not so fast. He sat up and forcefully pulled her on his lap. Meri jaan...no more shirking from taking care of your health. I know that my baby is missing a lot of her meals. She is not as heavy as she used to be before. Darling this won't do. How will you take care of our babies when you have trouble taking care of yourself? Tell me?
She couldn't help prevent the heat spread up her neck onto her cheeks. Burying her face into her knees she said; Don't worry, I can take care of them..won't you be there to help?
Say that again, a little louder, I can't hear you! He chuckled whispering loudly into her ear making her jump.
I said...!!!
I know what you said my precious...and I will help you. After all I'm their dad, ain't I? But in order to procreate and nurture them well their mother needs to be in the best of health, who can assure that happens other than their own father...my stubborn, stupid and thoroughly crazy wife?
You are...
Hushhh..food's here.
What? You already ordered?
Yes...I knew that my wife thinks that she can survive on just O2.
The food cart was wheeled in ...
Here we go...
No Shaan! Don't...
Shut up and open your mouth! No talking while eating!
Hmmm..the soup's delicious. What's it called? Give me more.
Haa...finally memsaab line par aa hi gayi! It's called Minestrone, it's Italian..a complete hearty meal on it's own! He smiled and fed her another spoon.
Thanks for making me realize that I'm hungry.
Okay so madam has to be primed to eat first but she is always primed and ready to go for you know what?He grinned wickedly.
Naah..no way. I am in complete control of myself all the time. She said grinning back coquettishly.
Are you sure?
Wanna bet?
What are you willing to bet?
Anything you ask for.
Ohh so my lady is so confident that she will lose!
You!!!
He laughed aloud while trying to dodge the cold water she tossed on his face.
You*****!!!!
How dare you..calling me by a four letter word!
That wasn't four, it was five letters!! Now eat quickly because we are going out!!
Out?? But why??
That's a surprise!! It's been a long long time since I've given any surprises to my precious.
In the hired hotel cab:
Where do you want to go sir??
Take us to where we can get a good selection of clothes Suresh.
Yes..saris. I need to get a sari for tomorrow Shaan! She pitched in.
Yes...my girl and saris always go together. He sighed.
Why, You don't like them?!
I like them very much...laborious to put on but easy to take off..just as we like it..am I right hon? He said grabbing hold of her hand in his.
Shaan! Stop it! When will you learn? The driver is looking at us in the rear view mirror! She blushed pulling her hand out of his grasp and moving away towards the other window.
He sidled close to her; Let him, he can learn some lessons from me on how to patao your wife! Looks like he has been having some trouble in that department. What say Suresh?
Sir?? Is madam your wife?
Yes, my girlfriend wife..btw what do you call wife in your language?? Shaan said winking at Khanak as she glared at him in shock.
How dare you discuss me with a stranger!!
Hush!! He said putting a finger on his lips; Sorry, he was discussing, I wasn't..I was angry with you.
Suresh laughed; we call wife 'Pondatti' in tamil sir! Your Pondatti is Attagasam! He said glancing at them grinning making a 'Okay' sign with his thumb and forefinger.
Khanak blushed right away..
What? What does that mean? Did you get what he said? Shaan said getting a little agitated.
'Attagasam' means superb or great. Serve you right for discussing our personal affairs with complete strangers!
How do you know that? I certainly won't in the future. Meri saamne meri patni se romance kar raha hai, iski toh aesi ki taisi! (He's romancing my wife in front of me, he needs to be taught a lesson!) Shaan said sitting up straight, his hands clenching into fists.
Dr Krishnan used to use that word all the time! Leave him be Shaan..he seems harmless! Anyway, kisiki kya majaal aapke saamne mera koi kuch bigaad sake ..hmm?( Who can dare to harm me in your presence?) She said looking adoringly at him stroking his arm.
He melted; Really you trust me so much? Alright I guess he is harmless! Maaf kiya..nothing can spoil my mood today, nothing!..He said looking at her intently.
Ahem! Sir?? Yenge to stop?
Shaan looked perplexed; What??
I think he is asking you about where do you want to stop. Where are we going anyway Shaan? She said looking curiously out of the window.
(They were on Nungambakkam High Road..a upscale shopping area in Chennai.)
Suresh? Is there a top class jewelry store here?
Sure Sir.. Very nice idea for Deepawali! Here it is..one of the best! Suresh stopped the car outside a large glittering store.
Jewelry? But Shaan I don't need any, you've got me so much already! Khanak said in protest.
Now, c'mon! Stop whining! Or shall I carry you?
Shaan I'll kill you for sure one of these days! She said getting out of the car.
No madam, then you go to jail! Just listen to your husband and everything will be 'Attagasam!' Suresh said with a huge grin.
Khanak glared at him; Will you shut up now? You and your Attagasam! Shaan..is this all planned? If so..mujhse bura aur koi nahin hoga!! Her face flushed with fury.
Nahin meri maa! Andar aati ho ke nahin!!(No my mother, are you coming inside or not??) He made to carry her..
No! I can walk very well, thank you! She said striding ahead into the store.
As usual the incredible display of jewelry of all kinds was blinding and Khanak stood still for sometime before she recovered.
Now what?
Calm down meri maina! Hahaha who ever has heard of any girl getting angry when her hubby buys her jewelry? Now c'mon! He said cajoling.
Okay..but this is too much samjhe!!
Naah..nothing is too much for my living doll! He smirked and pulled her by the waist towards a huge display.
After sometime of browsing..mainly by Shaan because Khanak wouldn't stop protesting.
Shaan!! Please!
This is just perfect! He said clasping a lovely diamond encrusted platinum necklace with a heart shaped pendent around her neck, along with matching earrings and turned her to face the mirror.
Here are the matching bracelet and ring too..brilliant! Wow.!!!! Now who in the world can match this loveliness? Tell me??
She smiled, blushed, her eyes sparkling with tears overcome with love for her husband who had also become her lover and best friend in the space of barely 4 months.
But, I never asked for this..so much extravagance! Please darling, don't splurge like this on me please??
I am not splurging or wasting or anything like that! He said sitting next to her and holding her hands in his looking intently into her eyes;
These are not just stones, they mean something special! There is a saying that diamonds are forever and so is our love like diamonds; unbreakable, unshakeable, indestructible, sparkling with a brilliant fire which nothing can ever douse or diminish in intensity.
She stared at him mesmerized..
Plus I had give you something for our first Diwali isn't it? So here it is!
But Shaan..
No, no more protests! I am not going to listen to you at all today. So if you want me to behave..then do as I say! Alright? He said grinning at her mischievously.
Shaan you are leaving me with very few choices! What? Is there something else you have up your sleeve besides this? She asked him with wonder in her eyes..
A little something else my princess;...for tonight is a special night for us, for you and for me.
To be continued...
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PS: @Ramzz chk the tamil words here and tell me if there is anything wrong so I can fix it..😊
