FF: Aham Modi Falls in Love Pt20 pg 62-complete - Page 41

Originally posted by: -tellyaddict-

So he is bee's drool boy. Good choice indeed

thanx bro

welcome sadhliben.. You know hben has great choice where men are concerned😆

Originally posted by: Jake-neil

welcome sadhliben.. You know hben has great choice where men are concerned😆

Thanks Jake for the compliment and pictures. you statement about my taste is true - remember I am married to a handsome scientist!


@Sadhli - now you know!

Originally posted by: ANJ4

it was worth the wait... Love it now that ahem is missing gopi... she did not have time to come to the phone... like that very much

Thanks Anjula! It looks like it is Gopi's time now and Aham is in suspense.

Bee!! Sorry for the late reply! Excellent update. It was so cute. I loved it. Can't wait for the next part. 😃

Originally posted by: Eesha2

Bee!! Sorry for the late reply! Excellent update. It was so cute. I loved it. Can't wait for the next part. 😃

I come again with another update. This is the penultimate one and the next post will be the last. I am sorry for the delay. I lost a lot of what I wrote because of my inability to use MSOffice. I had to rewrite.

Quarrels make desire sweet; even sweeter is making love after a quarrel.

The shoulders of this fair one are made of ambrosia, for they revive me with pleasure every time I embrace them.

Both from Thirukkural - collection of couplets in Tamil written by Thiruvalluvar, estimated to have lived sometime between 2nd century BC and 8th AD. (The first one is my inadequate translation. And the second is by Rev. Dr. G. U. Pope, Rev W. H. Drew, Rev. John Lazarus and Mr F. W. Ellis ,1886.)

Part 19

After the first day, Aham could speak to Gopi only once and that too for a few minutes. He thought that Gopi sounded worried and reluctant but did not have much time to think about it. He wanted to finish the work as quickly as possible and return back home. Finally, on Thursday, he contract was signed. Chirag Kaka expressed his happiness over their success and informed them about the treats waiting at home. Jigar was very excited to hear praise from his father. Aham, though was happy about the contract, was very upset that he had to wait till the next morning to fly to Rajkot. Great! Now I have to go to office as soon as we get off and then Gopi will be busy with all the work and I can talk to her only after dinner. We talked only once these four days and either I am busy or she is busy. I hope tonight I can talk to her. As they had nothing much to do, Jigar forced Aham to spend some time in beach eating pani puris and haggling at shops. He even took photos of Aham eating pani puris on the footpath. They bought gifts for everyone at home and Aham got a cell phone, a saree and a gold filigree set for Gopi. Jigar too got similar stuff for Rashi as he didnt want her to feel bad looking at Gopi's gifts.

When Aham called home that night, Gopi picked up and Aham was very happy to share his news with her. Gopi said that she was happy and asked him about the time of his arrival. She then passed on the phone to him Mom. What? What is going on? Is she really avoiding me? What did I say or do? Is she really sick and hiding it from me? She did sound tired! Oh God! I hope she is not sick and is just avoiding. I am sure we can sort it out when I go back.

After informing her of the contract and the usual enquiries, his Mom said, "Aham! Did you say something to Gopi before leaving? Why is she upset and dull? She is not eating properly. What did you do?"

Gopi is sad? What happened? Why Mom is blaming me? What is with this Gopi?

"Mom! Why are you asking me? I didnt do or say anything to her. In fact, I havent had a chance to say anything to her since I left home. I feel that Gopi is avoiding me and wanted to ask you about that! Did somebody say anything to her? Did her Mami or Kinjal visit? Is she sick and she is trying to hide it from me?"

"No Aham! She is not sick. But she is sad from Sunday evening. I thought that she is upset that you will not be around. But then she avoids talking to you and is even sadder after every call. So, I thought you might have scolded her as usual."

As usual?! You too Mom!

"I dont know Mom. I have been worried about this contract from Sunday and I dont think I said anything to her. Anyway, I will be there for breakfast tomorrow and have to go to office. I will try to come back early and talk to her. I really miss Gopi's cooking and tell her that I am looking forward to breakfast tomorrow."

"Oh! So you dont look forward to my cooking now!

Oh no! Aham! Open mouth! Insert foot! Wonderful!

"Mom! Now please! You too dont get upset with me. I like your food the best but I dont want you to work too much if Gopi can do that."

"Dont sweat it Dikra! I am happy that you appreciate Gopi! Anyway, I dont have to tell her. Gopi would anyway make your favorites. You take care."

Phew! Just escaped! Aham Dikra! Good save! What is wrong with Gopi? What did I say? She was okay on Sunday. Is she upset that I didnt want the breakfast? No! No! That is not strong enough. I think it is her Mami or Rashi or even Kinjal! Why did I not check with Mom about this? Anyway, cant do much till tomorrow. Hope, she is not unwell.

He packed and slept early as the flight was at 6. Gopi brought tea to their room when he was getting ready for office. Before Aham could say anything, Gopi left telling that breakfast will be ready in 15 minutes.

Now this is getting really too much! What is she thinking? Why is she avoiding me? I just wish I didnt have to go to office today.

Even his irritation with Gopi did not prevent him from enjoying the breakfast. Aham was happy to leave Jigar to field the questions about their trip. At the end of the breakfast, Nani declared that she was leaving the next day and she will give her sandook to one of the bahus.

Sandook? What sandook? Why to only one bahu? What ruckus this Nani is creating? Didnt Gopi mention this? Is Gopi worried about this sandook? I hope this is it and she is not upset with me.

All through the day, Aham was worried about Gopi and he could not wait for dinner to be over. He and Jigar had given the presents in the evening to everybody. Gopi seemed to be happy and even replied Nani that she loved the sarees and the jewels. Aham was relieved to see her reaction and decided that he will give the cell phone in their room. Jigar then asked, "Papa! You said that you have some treats for us! What is it? Tell me soon. I have been trying to guess from since you told me!"

His Kaka replied, "Then it is good that I informed you after the negotiations and not before! We have decided to give you each a car and a trip with your wives. Jigar! Wait! I know that you wanted a customized car for long and so I havent booked the cars. Go make your choice and send me the bill. I have blocked tickets for Europe tour for you children and put the itineraries and brochures in your rooms. You discuss with your wifes and finalise the dates and your tour with our agent."

Aham was looking at Gopi all through and saw that she looked sad at the mention of the trip. She is not happy about the trip? Finally, our family decides that we need to go for honeymoon and this girl is sad! Does she not want to be with me? What is going on in that little head of hers? When can I get her alone?

Aham thanked his Kaka and said that he was tired and wanted to call it a night. He told Gopi not to take long as he wanted to talk to her. Gopi answered yes without looking at him.

Gopi came to the room with water and went to change. Aham sat on the diwan and thought, Let me see how she avoids me now! Gopi came out of the bathroom and saw him sitting on the diwan. She busied herself in rearranging the cupboard. Aham could not take it anymore and called her.

"Gopi! What are you doing?"

"Ji! Arranging your clothes!"

"I can see that and I can also see that they are arranged enough! Tell me! Why are you avoiding me? You didnt talk to me over the phone all these days. I badly wanted to share my success with you and here you are, trying to imagine jobs to avoid me. What happened?"

Gopi gave him a sad look and looked down without answering.

"Oh! Come on Gopi! This sad look is getting old. Mom thinks that I am reason you are sad. Did I say something or do something?"

Gopi looked down without saying anything.

"Gopi! Answer me. Say something."

"Ji! Naniji is leaving tomorrow."

She is infuriating! Getting a word out of her mouth is like pulling a tooth. I thing that would be far easier!

"You are avoiding me because Nani is leaving? I dont understand. I told you the other day that to tell me explicitly what you feel. How will I know what goes on in your mind?"

"Ahamji! You told me that this three weeks is a trial period and we will decide what to do after this three week. I am thinking about that."

What? What is she telling? She is thinking? Thinking about what?

"Gopi! Thinking? Have you decided?"

He found that he could not read anything from her face. Gopi! Dont tell me that you are not happy with me. Please! Say you will stay. Say you will stay.

"Ahamji! I am an uneducated, stupid girl. I am old-fashioned and not sophisticated. I do not know anything other than household work. I did not know how to behave in the ice cream shop or even that they give food in planes. I know that you married me for Maaji's sake. So, I dont think I will suit you. You told me that you did not know if you love me and I understand why you can't love me. These last few weeks I was fooling myself thinking I can get your love. I realised the truth when you were angry and did not talk to me after I embarrassed you in the ice cream shop and with your friend. Your friend told that day what kind of a person Anita was. How can I replace her? If I dont leave, you will never have a chance to find your love. So it is better that I leave."

She wants to leave? She wants to leave me? Oh my God! What will I do now? I need her and I cannot let her go! Why is she leaving? Because I scolded her? Because I was busy? Seriously!

"Gopi! What nonsense is this? I was wrong to reprimand you in a public place and I am sorry. I am trying to change and you know that. I did not talk to you because, I was worried about my project and you know that too. I cannot promise you that it will not happen. My work is also important and there are many people dependent on me doing my job well. There are times when I even forget to eat. I expect you to understand this more than anybody else. You are leaving me for this? But I have done worse to you and Mom also scolds you. Why? Even Rashi and your Mami scold you all time. But you dont have any problem with them. Why do you want to leave me? "

She gave him another sad look and said, "Ahamji! Why would I need somebody to tell me what I can see clearly? I have to face the reality that I am not lovable."

What does she mean not lovable?

"Gopi! I have called you stupid many times but today you are really one. Not lovable? I know that I was terrible to you but am I not changing? Did I not tell you what I like about you? I told you that you are beautiful, kind, smart and courageous. I am a slave for your cooking. I told you that I want to love you and you know that I am extremely attracted to you. What do you mean by not lovable?"

"But Ahamji! Kinjal Ben and your friend, both told that Anita..."

"Oh forget Anita! I told you that she is out of my life. I did injustice to both of you and I apologised to you both. Now I want to live with you. What is wrong with that?"

"Aham ji! I cannot stand it when you later realise that you cannot love me."

"Oh! God! Gopi! Why will I do that? No! Dont interrupt! You have said enough and now it is my turn to talk. You will shut up and listen to me. Why do you say that I cannot love you? How can anybody predict the future? What is the guarantee that you will not love me in future? What will we do then? In fact, I should be the one worried about this. You claim that you love me. I dont see any good reason why you should. I hurt you, abused you and insulted you, just because I can. I made your life hell. I just dont understand when you say that you love me. So now you tell me. Do you love me?"

"Of course Ahamji! You are my husband and I love you very much."

"Husband? That is it? From what I understand, you had no clue of me when you married me. Our marriage was as much forced on you as it was on me. For all you know, Mom could have chosen Rashi for me and you might have got married to Jigar! So now you will be loving him with all your heart. Is that not so?"

"Ahamji! Please dont talk like this. Please stop."

"No! I wont! Now that I think about it, I want to know why should I believe you when you tell me you love me. Whatever you have done for me, you could have and actually have done for anybody and everybody in this household. You know all about my habits and you cook my favorites and make sure that everything runs smooth for me. And, you do the same thing for everybody else. You saved my life and helped me with Kinjal and you would have done so if it was Jigar or Rashi or even your Mami. So what is so special about your feeling for me? "

"I dont know why I love you Ahamji! It was a shock to me when Maaji gave the kangan to me. But then I saw your photo in the newspaper and fell in love with you instantly."

And she has to give me this answer! That is a googly and a yorker in one ball! How can respond to this?

He took her hands and said in a low voice,

"Gopi! What can I say to this? Who knows what the future holds for us? But at this moment, I dont want to live without you. Please dont leave me now. It is true that it is not love at first sight for me. And I never bothered to know you. But now, the more the time I spend with you, the more I am falling for you."

Oh my God! Oh my God! I said it! Yes! I said it! And it feels good to say it aloud. I am falling for my dearest Gopi! Why good? I am happy! Sickeningly so! Oh no! Why is she crying?

Aham saw the tears and could not make out her expression.

"I didnt think this would be your response when I declared that I am falling for you. Gopi! Why the tears?"

"Ahamji! Please dont say these things just to humour me. I am strong enough to take the truth. Please dont tell me that you love me to stop me from leaving."

"My dear stupid Gopi! I dont want to leave you because I falling in love with you. So how else will I say? Like this?" and then he kissed her.

A while later, when they realised that they had to breathe, Aham hugged her tightly and said, "Gopi! I am very happy now. Please tell me that you are not leaving me. No! Dont move! Just answer without moving out."

Gopi looked up and said "I wont leave now!" and smiled. Aham bent to kiss again and then stopped.

"Hey! You knew that my Mumbai work was very big for me. You did not even bother to ask me how it went. And when I wanted to share my good news with you, you could not wait to give the phone to somebody else. Why did you do so?"

"Ahamji! I was afraid to ask you about business. I thought you might not like it."

"So you avoided me! In a way, I am to blame for that. But, you are not telling what is it that you like about me? I know that you dont care for my money. My looks? But in all these days you have never even commented on how I look. I really want to know now."

"Ahamji! Please!..."

"Come on Gopi! I too would like to know what is likeable about me! Please"

Gopi put her hand on his cheek and Aham leaned into it.

Do I want to hear this? Is she preparing me for something bad?

"Ji! That is ...I like ... I like your looks very much. I like that you are very tall and strong. And I like that you respect Maaji very much. I also like that you very work very hard and you are not frivolous. I even like your glare very much. In fact, I wanted a husband who would glare at all those who tease me or take advantage of me and terrorize them. But you should smile and laugh more."

Likes my glare? There is surely no accounting for taste. Whatever works for her!

"Gopi! You are really unique. Dont worry. You just show and I will unleash my full glare on them. Now that we have had all this clearing up, I want to continue what I started in Mumbai."

She looked at him in question.

"I was thinking of all possible ways I should get compensated for your slight. In fact, I think, I have to catch up with almost one year of mistreating you. So, I am going to make sure that we are both compensated thoroughly".

He then proceeded to compensate and be compensated thoroughly and then some.

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Phew! That was one looong post! But I am almost done! Friends! R&R as usual.

bee that was fab. gnna read it again now

Originally posted by: ayesha_78

bee that was fab. gnna read it again now

awesome...finally the fic was updated...loved it to the core...good job and cant wait to read the next part...

bee u really make us wait long.. for this update.. but ur fab update makeup for all.. if next is last update... plzzz. we are waiting for ur next ff sooon... i just love the way u write abt Ahem.. infact i was not able to mention on NHQ thread.. what ever u write make us fall more for this character.. do u know i didn''t like that part when he told he was afraid of heights but again after reading NHQ i was fallen in love with the way he told that line..and also.. the way u describe his character in news letter was too perfect