PART 33
Anmol and Ragini freshened up and finally retired to bed after having a long day.
Anmol: Pratham ne to mujhe aaj daraa hi diya tha
Ragini: Kaise?
Anmol: Apne aap ko apka boyfriend bataakar.
Both Ragini and Anmol laughed over Pratham's way of introducing himself and his subtle way of flirting with his Chachi. Ragini recalled and narrated stories to Anmol about Pratham back in the day when she met him for the first time when Ranvir introduced her to him when she came to his house for first time. Both kids, Gunni and Pratham, instantly made friendship with Ragini and welcomed her into the household. They shared good bonding with Ragini since childhood and she treated them as her own kids although Avni had never been nice to Ragini or to Sadhna. Slowly while talking, they both fell asleep cozily in each other's arms. It is saturday morning and the weekend was on its way stricking 8 am on the clock. Ragini woke up and freshened up and left Anmol sleeping since he had no work today. She went downstairs and saw Sakshi serving breakfast to Tammy and Khushi whereas Alekh was watching TV while playing with Sahil.
Ragini: Good morning beta, sorry mumma thoda late ho gayi
Tammy: Good morning mumma
Khushi: Good morning, maasi maa
Sakshi: Didi, naashta tayar hai aap bhi baith jayiye
Ragini: Mummy ji aur papa ji kahan hai?
Sakshi: Voh dono mandir gaye hain, bas aate hi honge aur Gunni apni yoga class main gayi hain
Ragini: Acha main Pratham ko dekh kar aati hoon phir aakar naashta karti hoon
Ragini goes to Pratham's rooms to wake up him and sits on his bed. She looks at him and slowly carasses his head; Pratham rubs his eyes and sees his Chachi sitting across him. He smiles and gets up.
Pratham: Good morning, Chachi. Apko yaad hai Chachi, jab main chota tha tab bhi aap aise hi sir par haath pherkar mujhe jagaya karti thi
Ragini (smiles): Bilkul yaad hai aur kaise bhool sakti hoon, isiliye to abhi tak voh adaat chooti nahi hai. Khair yeh sabh chodiye, aap jaldi se fresh ho jayiye aur aakar naashta kijiye
Just then Anmol walked in the room as they were talking.
Anmol: Are bai humain bhi ek cup chai milegi ke nahi
Ragini: Aap kab aaye, maine socha ki aap kafi thak gaye honge isiliye maine apko jagaya nahi
Anmol: Bas jab aap log baatein kar rahe the tabhi.
Pratham: Good morning, Chachu
Anmol: Good morning, Pratham
Ragini: Chaliye, main naashta laga deti hoon aur Pratham aap bhi jaldi aa jayiye
Pratham: Jee main bas 2 minute main aaya.
Ragini and Anmol walked out while Pratham went to take shower. They were joined by Vasu and Inderjeet on breakfast table as they came back from mandir. Pratham joined them shortly.
Pratham: Good morning, everyone!
Sakshi: Pratham, yeh lo naashta
Pratham: Are wah Chachi, methi ke paranthe? My favourite, aapko kaise pata chala ki mujhe methi ke paranthe pasand hain?
Sakshi: Voh subah jab naashta tayar kar rahi thi to Gunni ne bataya isiliye
Pratham: Oh thats nice, thank you Chachi. Aur voh fatty khud kahan hai?
Ragini: Gunni apni yoga classes ke liye gayin hain
Pratham: Yea she needs it.
Everyone laughed at his comment.
Pratham: Anyways so what's plan for weekend?
Alekh: Plan?
Pratham: Are main itne saalon baad aaya hoon aur weekend bhi hai, to kahin ghoomne chalte hain, kyun bade papa?
Inderjeet: Beta tum log plan banalo aur jahan kahoge chal padenge, waise kafi dino se family outing nahi huyi, haina Vasu.
Vasu: Haan yeh baat bhi theek hai, to kahan chale?
Alekh: Papa, manali chalte hain aur wahan se rohtang bhi achi dekhne layak jagah hai
Anmol: Bhaiya par wahan sardi hogi aur bache chote hain aur khaskar Sahil
Alekh: Hmm yeh baat bhi theek hai, Anmol. To phir kya karein?
Anmol: Ek kaam karte hain aaj raat dinner bahar karte hain aur yeh picnic wagera ka program phir kabhi karlenge
Vasu: Haan yeh idea bilkul sahi hai; family dinner out.
Inderjeet: Yeh bhi acha hai to ek kaam karte hain, Sharma family ko bhi bula lete hain. Sabh ikatha honge to acha rahega. Ragini beta, tum ghar par sabh ko inform kardo shaam 7 baje Hotel Oberai main pahunch jaye. Main reservation karwa deta hoon.
Ragini: Ji papa ji.
Everyone left to their respective errands after arranging a dinner plan and Gunni came home little later after her yoga class. Pratham informed Gunni about tonight's plan. It is evening time and everyone is getting ready. Ragini was getting ready; she was wearing orange sari with silver emberoidery done on it and wearing light makeup whereas Anmol on the other hand was wearing casuals; orange shirt and black blazer with jeans. He comes and stands behind Ragini who is standing in front of the mirror and places his hands on her waist and rests his chin on her right shoulder.
Anmol: Aap aaj bahut sundar lag rahi hain
Ragini just smiled and blushed like a newly wedded bride. He turns her around making her face him.
Anmol: Mera iraada kuch badal raha hai
Ragini: Kyun kya iraada hai?
Anmol: Mujhe lagta hai humain sabhke saath dinner karne ki bajaaye ek saath romantic candle light dinner karna chahiye, kyun kya khayal hai?
Ragini (smiles): Khayal acha hai lekin aaj ke liye nahi, itne dino baad sabh ikatha ho rahe hain to humain bhi sabhke saath dinner karna chahiye. Abh baatein karna chodiye aur neeche chaliye, sabh wait kar rahe hain.
Anmol: Jee bilkul jaisa aap kahen.
They walked down the stairs and Anmol holds Ragini's hands who just looks at him all surprised and shocked; shes signalling him to leave her hands as everyone is in the living room but he doesn't pay attention to her and they continue to walk down.
Gunni: Oho Chachu kya baat hai, looking handsome
Pratham: Are meri Chachi kya kam hai, looking absolutely gorgeous aur kya matching ki hai dono ne, nahi Gunni?
Gunni: Vohi to, you guys look cute- best couple!
Anmol: Thank you, thank you bacha log par we should get going.
Ragini was blushing all this while Gunni and Pratham were complimenting them and teasing them. Everyone left and reached the venue after half an hour or so. They all walked in the lobby area which was reserved for them and as they were walking, Inderjeet bumped into Kapoor family.
Inderjeet: Are, what a pleasant surprise Kapoor Sahib, kaise hain aap?
Ram: Bas badhiya, aap yahan kaise?
Inderjeet: Voh bas bachon ne dinner ka program bana liya, kafi dino baad ek saath mauka mila to isiliye aur aap?
Ram: Same dinner plans with family
Inderjeet: Are to please join us, acha mauka hai aayiye saath khaana khaate hain
Gautami: Nahi bhai sahib, aap sabh family ke saath hain to privacy...
Inderjeet: Are bhabhi ji, kaisi baatein kar rahi hain aap aur aap bhi to parivaar hi hain. Chaliye, aao Abhay beta.
Upon insistence, Kapoor family followed Inderjeet to the lounge where everyone was seated and Sharma family had also arrived. Inderjeet introduced Sharma family to Kapoors and Pratham since they haven't met. Abhay greeted everyone and sat opposite Gunni on dinner table and next to Pratham.
Gunni: Pratham, yeh Abhay hai..mera college ka dost aur hum ek saath hi law firm main kaam karte hain
Pratham: Oh how nice, Hello Abhay how are you?
Abhay: Hi Pratham, I am good.
Pratham: Kamaal hai yaar, tumhari to daat deni padegi
Abhay: Kyun kisliye?
Pratham: Bai tum saara din is fatty ko apne saath jhelte jo ho, main to pagal ho jaun!
They all shared a laugh while Gunni gives Pratham a look to shutup. Gunni and Abhay interacted as they ate and shared few looks here and there which didn't go missing by Ragini. She smiled at them and she nudged Anmol to notice what she was witnessing. Anmol smiled seeing them interacting as well.
Gunni: Are Chachu, aapka honeymoon kaisa raha aur apne pictures li ke nahi?
Pratham: Wait a minute, honeymoon? Kaisa honeymoon aur Chachu aapne to kaha tha aap business trip par gaye the?
Anmol and Ragini were stuck in the situation amongst everyone and Ragini was giving killing look to Gunni for bringing the topic at the dinner table especially amongst Kapoor family but luckily only Abhay could hear their convo as elders were on the other end of the table and were busy in their own conversations.
Gunni: Haan voh kya tha na humne Chachu aur Chachi ki anniversary par unki dobara shaadi karwayi thi; Chachu ko Dubai koi kaam tha to isliye humne Chachi ko bhi saath bhej diya- it was business trip/honeymoon trip.
Pratham: Oh to yeh baat hai, very nice!
Anmol: Ummm... acha raha trip, haina Ragini? Humne kafi shopping ki aur kayi jagah ghoomi, pictures main apko ghar par dikhaunga.
Soon after, everyone finished dinner and wished each other goodnight and headed to their respective homes. Anmol tucked kids in the bed whereas Ragini was in her room. Anmol walked inside and saw Ragini standing in front of the mirror removing her jewellery; he stood there gazing at her beauty. He approached her and placed his arms around her waist and kissed her shoulder sending shivers down her spine. Ragini had her eyes closed enjoying that close intense moment. Anmol slowly removes her necklace and her earrings as he places another kiss on her earlobe. He slid his arms slolwy amongst her arms and removed her bangles. He spins her around and Ragini stood in front of her with her neck lowered down but her blushing smile was vivid on her face. Anmol carasses her hair and tucks her hair strand behind her ears and places another kiss on her forehead. He slowly trails his kiss down to her eyes, her cheeks, and finally her lips; intensity was building up and Ragini tightly hugs Anmol as her heartbeat was audible. Anmol picks her up and places her on the bed as he laid there next to her admiring her beauty; whereas Ragini on the other hand laid there with a smile on her face.
Anmol (whispering): I love you, Ragini
Ragini: I love you too, Anmol
Elated Anmol hearing this, places another kiss on her forehead and they slept in each other's arms.
WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS DIWALI :)