Another month passed..and for Jai and Venella it seems like yesterday only when they tied the knot..slowly things were falling into place..their relationship was a beautiful one undoubtedly and the way they shaped it from the very first day..commendable from their ends..however something was a miss...friendship.. understanding were important for marriage but there are little things which add to the essence of this relationship and completes it..it was missing from their ends..not like none of them tried or were interested but time..both of them got so busy in their respective profession they hardly get time now to even sit and talk..
Being a doctor Venella had her priorities..she made it clear to Jai and he had no problems..he was an understanding husband..but for how long..this month started off with her completely engrossed in her work..she spent countably few nights at home and rest in the hospital either busy with emergency cases or for assisting in surgeries..Jai was not angry..but there was something stirring up inside him..his level of patience was giving up..Venella was obviously not aware because there were no protests or complaints from her husband's side..but from last week she noticed this weird silence..and it started troubling her now..
It was raining heavily..and he loves getting caught in that situation..he was a rain lover wasn't he?but only when he is sitting at home enjoying the breathtaking view from his balcony..As if weather was not enough to add to his miseries he had this bad cold since morning and it annoyed him like hell..
Venella got inside the car and found her husband making a face and sneezing..his face was red and irritation was visible..he sneezed twice thrice..and started driving..
V-God bless you..
J-yeah right..
He said it not loud enough to catch her ear..but unfortunately she didnt miss it..okay so he was in a foul mood..no music..a boring ride indeed..
Venella loved rains..and no matter how hard she tried sitting like a good girl while Jai was busy driving with a strict face..she failed to sit patiently..thats how she was..her fingers were busy tapping the book she had on her lap..and that did made a sound..
J-will you stop doing that..why cant you sit patiently for once..always jumping around..
She was taken aback with this tone of his..till now she wasnt used to this side of him..maybe he was sick and there was something bothering him maybe work load or some tension in office but that was not her fault?he cant be rude towards her..She made a face and controlled her fingers from making any further noise..She got busy with her phone..
Jai stared at his wife engrossed in her phone..she was playing some stupid games..she has to do something for sake of doing it..restless..He sneezed loud enough getting her attention and she looked so scared of him at that moment..he felt like laughing for a second then got back to the work he hated doing..
They reached home and Jai's health worsened as he started coughing now..Venella had to cook dinner for both of them..she was tired but seeing Jai's condition something strike her..She quickly ordered for some soup and salad along with some Chinese side dishes..safest option she found saving herself from the work as well as serving her hot headed husband something apt for his health..
V-Jai finish the soup atleast its good for your health..
J-Iam done..and this soup tastes like nothing but vegetables boiled with some tasteless spices..and it smells..Dead
V-yeah right..you cant breathe properly but smell the spices??stop being childish you have to take medicine or else
J-stop being my mother..ahh my head hurts..please..I need some rest..
he left the table abruptly while she was in shock..again he behaved in that manner..maybe sickness does that to him..it was just a mere cold..she was feeling low..he hardly touched anything..so she also kept the food on fridge and thought to warm some milk for her husband..
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He was rubbing his head..his nose got all red and there was terrible pain on his body..he took the blanket and covered himself..he heard the door and got disturbed with the lights on..he was used to all these things but tonight..they were a disturbance to him..Venella noticed the change on his expressions..she came to him and kept the glass of milk on the table..she touched his forehead and found it burning hot..he was having fever..
J-mhh what are you doing Venella..Iam not feeling well let me sleep..
he sneezed..and mouthed a sorry before wrapping himself with the blanket..
V-sleep..but here finish this first..and take this medicine..you will feel better..
His eyes scanned the glass she had on her hand and the tablets..he frowned his brows further before sneezing again..
J-are you kidding me..I hate milk..and its just a seasonal fever..I dont need any medicine..
Here this person was on bad health and he was saying no for medicines but why?she thought Jai was a calm and composed guy..what happened to him suddenly..
V-but Jai..
J-let me sleep..I request you..
He turned around facing the other side and switched off the lamp..it was another blow for Venella..she was disappointed with him..with herself..she couldnt help him or make him feel better..she caught her head in her hand and rubbed her temples..she was also having a headache..The work has taken a toll on her..not that something she wasnt used to ..but additional pressure was from her personal front..
She heard from Seema her friend and hospital colleague..how she briefed her in an exciting manner her honeymoon stories..where they went and how they enjoyed visiting the places..she also had arrange marriage..and her marriage was 3 months old..Venella found her life and situation extremely abnormal..In these 5 months this thought never came across her mind how they had not gone for honeymoon..it wasnt a big thing but not an avoidable fact also..specially when she heard it from that girl how important it was to strengthen the understanding..and to make a relationship stronger..there was something special on that trip that got them closer..
Apart from work this thought has been disturbing her..what about Jai?He never mentioned about any trip to her..he was happy with the small talks and slow progress in their relationship..was he?he was okay till last month and the sudden change started taking over..God..she hated indulging herself in such half baked thoughts..where was she heading to..she has to wake up at 6 and report so better she sleeps now..
It was at late night when she found herself in someone else's hold..she stirred in her sleep and tried to loosen the hold..she could hear a moan from the other end..yes it was Jai who hugged her from waist keeping a strong hold on her..she felt weird..she slept with her head on his chest last time because of those bad dreams..and after that she never made any attempts..What was he doing..oh must be fever effect..
He had high fever..she could feel the heat from the slow breathes he was taking..his head was deeply engrossed in her neck..his nose rubbed her soft skin and she closed her eyes..she tried to move slowly but her one move gets him closer to her..he was not liking it as he tightened his grip with her attempts..She was caught one hell of a position..she cant sleep like that plus he was not well she had to give him some medicine or else the fever would affect him...he was being stubborn..
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Next morning Venella put the toasts on a plate along with the boiled eggs on the table.What she could manage saving her time.Her reporting time was delayed because some surgery got cancelled.She took shower and got dressed early and Jai was still sleeping.She was worried specially after the night incidence.
Jai came out of the room ready for work and he poured some water on glass and had it peacefully no tmaking any sound.He had this serious expression on his face.
V-breakfastt??
I dont think you should go out..heat..it will worsen your health..
Getting no response from him..she got frustrated..
V-Jai..
J-I can take care of myself and..you dont need to worry unnecessarily..
V-what do you even mean by that??Jai..I know whatever I did last..
J-Venella please..Iam getting late..
and yes..I will be late..have some work..please manage your way home..
He slammed the door hard leaving her upset in early morning.She knew how angry he was with her and why wouldnt he be.She did such a big blunder and she was to be blamed only.
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