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Drabble #7

Raghav watched her eyes flutter closed and moved closer. She could feel him brushing her hair away from her face and knew this was it, when they would finally –

“Who’s this?” he asked suddenly as he caught sight of another picture in the corner of his vision.

Pallavi opened her eyes in surprise, only to find him sitting with the album, photograph in hand. She sat up and any embarrassment she may have felt disappeared when she saw the picture.

A young man stood beaming at the camera, his arm around a woman with a pair of familiar eyes. She looked adoringly at the small bundle in her arms, her other hand placed gently on the head of a small boy who clung to her legs, shying away from the lens behind her sari.

Her gaze softened and she took the picture from him, holding it with reverence. “Those are my parents,” she said, feeling a lump form in her throat.

Raghav tipped her chin up until they were eye to eye and smiled softly. “It’s a beautiful picture. You know, you look just like your mother.”

Pallavi felt herself become overcome with emotion and embraced him, closing her eyes as she snuggled into the hollow of his neck. He tightened his hold and caressed her back soothingly, grateful for this window into the woman who was his wife.

“Pallavi, I was thinking – ” Pawani stopped short at the sight in front of her, her husband close behind.

Pallavi practically jumped away from Raghav, wiping away her tears. “Vahini, Dada, come in! Um, you were saying?”

Raghav watched as Pallavi’s brother narrowed his eyes, no doubt suspicious of why his sister was crying so soon after Raghav’s arrival. “Everything ok?”

Pawani not-so-subtly elbowed her husband. “We didn’t mean to interrupt, Pallavi. Just wanted to discuss some fun things we can do while you and Raghav are here. Come out and join us for tea when you’re ready.”

Pallavi squeezed Raghav’s hand in reassurance and smiled as she stood up. He moved to follow her when her phone rang. She looked at the screen and stopped, tensing up. He felt his heart drop when he read the name and watched with bated breath to see what she would do next. Mandar.

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                             Drabble #8

Tension was feeding off from Pallavi in waves. One look at the storm clouds in Raghav's face, she could understand his emotions. And she knew he was waiting for her to choose him over Raghav. Pallavi didn't pick up the call and let it ring. Surprised was actually a small word for the emotions flashing across Raghav's face. It was a myriad of emotions flashed all at once, fighting for dominance. 

Raghav: "Why didn't you attend the call Pallavi?" 

Pallavi sighed, "Meine kaha na Ghamandi Rao, jo cheez tumhe itna dukh dete hai, andaar se kha jata hai, wo cheez mein nahi karungi. Aisa hi nahi kaha I love you, I mean it. Mujhe usse sabit karna waqt tha isliye phone nahi utaya."

Raghav thought how much more lucky could he get. There she was, understanding his emotions an picking his side at every turn. He thought how his Amma had said that marrying Pallavi was one of the best decisions he had taken. 

Raghav pulled to him and kissed her. She was delighted to see him happy. And once again the name flashed Mandaar. 

Now Raghav was annoyed, how that idiot from afar managed to come between them was beyond his imagination. He said, " Pick up the phone, Pallavi. I want to give that Kabristaan ki laash piece of my mind aur usse uski aukaad dikhana hai." 

Pallavi picked up the phone, to tell Mandaar to leave them alone was surprised to hear Aayi's voice. She converted it to speaker so that Raghav could also hear. She said, "Ho Aayi, kaisi hai aap?"

Aayi said," Pallu, mein jaanti hoon meine khud tumse kaha tha ki kabhi Mandaar ki wajah D-house mat aana par aaj mein khud vinti karti hoon. Please aaja, usse tumhari bohot zaroorat hai beta. Mujhe pata hai Raghav bhi sunn raha hoga. Beta sirf iss bar madat karna, isske baad mein kabhi Pallu ko Mandaar ke wajah se nahi bhulaungi. Tum mujhe Aayi mante ho na, yeh ek Aayi ka wada hai". 

"Kya hua Aayi, aise kya hogaya ", Pallavi asked her. 

Aayi said how Mandaar had gone into shock and was chanting her name, how the doctor had told her that it was necessary for Pallavi to reassure him that she was with him or else it could even cause deep brain damage. She told Aayi that she would call her back in 1/2 an hour. 

Pallavi was in a dilemma, thinking what to do. Neither could she leave Raghav nor could she refuse Aayi. She thought, Deva yeh mein kaha phas gayi!! Agar gaya Raghav phir se bura maan jayega aur agar nahi gaya toh Mandaar ke saath kuch bhi ho saktha hai !! Ab mein kya karoon?

Raghav could sense her internal struggle and decided to make it easier for her. He couldnot see the frown lines on her face because of him. 

"Tum jao, Pallavi." Pallavi turned to look at him shock and immediately rushed to clarify. "Aisa nahi -", Raghav interrupted her miles a minute speech by keeping his hand on her lips. "Mein jaanti hoon, tum yehi soch rahi hogi ki mein jaon ya na jaun. Agar gaya toh Raghav hurt feel karega aur mein Aayi ka baat taal nahi saktha. Yehi na?" 

She nodded thinking how well he understood her. 

Raghav laughed and said," Saree ka dukaan, tumhare mann ki baat ko samajh na itna mushkil nahi hai. Tumhara mahantha kabhi khatam hota hai? Aur waise bhi mein tumse pyaar karti hoon, Pallavi. Mein sab samajhti hoon, Ardhamayindha." 

They both sat on the bed and, " Pallavi tumhe pata hai, yeh sab uss bina address ke envelope ka jaal hai". Mujhe pata hai ki tum meri baat pe pura sehmat nahi hai. Tumhe lagta hai woh lachaar hai, bimar hai, isliye tumhara help maang raha hai, sahi bola na maine?". Pallavi nodded. 

He continued," Par mein tumhe kaise yakeen dilau that he is not helpless but expertly manipulates everyone around him. Woh koi laachar waachar nahi hai. Uss Kabristaan ka laash ko paatha hai tumhe apni ungliyon pe kaise naachana." 

Before Pallavi could continue, he interuppted her. " Mere baat pura nahi hua hai, mereko malum hai ki tumhe meri baat par vishwas nahi jo raha hai. Tumko mein ek over-possessive husband jaise dikhta haina?" Pallavi giggled, " pehle, dikhta nahi lagta kehte hai, dusra, I know you are over-possessive. Ghamandi jo tehre." 

Raghav made a face and smiled a sad, small lopsided smile. "Ab tumara grammar class ka waqt nahi hai, mereko patha hai ki tum mujh par vishwas karti ho, par puri tarah nahi. Par mein over-possessive hoke nahi, practically soch raha hai."

"Haan mein possessive har husband ki tarah, shayad kuch zyada. Kyonki jisse apni saase khona ka dar ho, woh uss cheez ko leke toh possessive hoga hi. Par nahi. Tumhe har kisi pe sirf aachayi jhalaktha hai Pallavi. Agar tumhe mujh par aachayi dikh gayi, toh tereko uss par bhi daya aur aachayi dikh gaya hoga." 

Pallavi looked at him, love shining brightly in her eyes.

"He is a bloody expert manipulator, he is trying to create disagreements, misunderstandings between us. Usse lagta hai ki mein tumpe shaak karunga, ya tum merepe gussa hokar chodkar chali jayegi. Woh aacha aadmi nahi hai, isse mein baato se naahi uski harkaton se prove karunga." 

"Tum jaane ki taayari karo, mereko kuch kaam hai, mein aata hai". He stood and Pallavi started at his retreating figure with worry and concern clouding her. 

After some time.

Pallavi had convinced Dada that she would be back in two days time. She assured him she will take care of herself. Raghav came there and asked her to come along with him, and that he had something to discuss with her. 

"Kya hai Raghav, aise kya hai jo tum Dada ke saamne nahi kehe sakthe."

Raghav shook his head, "Nahi Saree ka Dukaan, yeh humara aapas ka matter hai. Mereko iss me ek aur naam nahi judne ka. Isiliye tumhe akela bhulaya. Mereko tumse kuch kehne hai." 

Pallavi was scared now. "Ab kya hua, thodi time tak to thik the tum, ab-." Raghav interrupted her, " Jab task us Kabristaan ka laash ko uski asli jagah nahi paunchata na mein, mereko shanti nahi milegi. Woh baanda hai hi ghatiya.". 

His voice turned imperceptibly serious and he kissed her forehead with all the love he had. "Mein aisa ek kaam karne ja raha hoon jisse usski sacchayi sab ke saamne bahar aajaye. Par mereko patha hai ki iss koshish mein tumko jaroor hurt hoga. Paar mere irada woh nahi hai." 

Pucho mat kya hai, par ek baat hamesha yaad rakhna Pallavi. Tum mere Biwi hai, aur aakri saans tak tumhi rahogi. Jab tak zinda hoon, mein sirf tumhara husband hai, Ardhamayindha." 

Aur ek baat, " uss kamine ko zaroor yeh baat batana. Jiss pyaar pehle se hi nafrat ke aag se guzar kar chamka haina, uss pyaar ko itni aasani se thoda nahi ja saktha. Aur humara toh pehle rishta hi nafrat ka tha. Sirf yeh baat kehna aur aapna dhyaan rakhna. Aur thoda careful rehna. Bas ab bohot ho gayi senti baatein, yeh Raghav Rao ko suite nahi karta. Thoda romance ho jay jaane se pehle?" 

He smiled at her mischievously and pulled her by the waist to him. "Woh kya haina, aaj kal mujhe meri protein shake toh milta nahi, isliye mein socha kyon na tumhari kiss sein protein nikalu". 

Pallavi blushed, "Besharam Ghamandi Rao. Chodo darwaza khula hai, phir se Dada aa gaya toh meri bezati ho jayegi." 

Raghav laughed," so tumhe problem meri kissing se nahi, darwaza khula rehne par hai, aacha laga jaanke." 

Pallavi ran away blushing. Raghav turned to follow her, saw the mobile ringing, picked up Farhad's call and asked him if the papers were ready. Farhad being Bhabhi ka chamcha, protested that he was not doing it correct. "Jo meine bola woh kar Farhad. Bekaar mein tum bhi lecture ka dukaan start mat kaar. Mujhe pata hai mein kya kar rahi hoon. Agar tumhare paas isse zyada aacha idea hai, chepu warna kaam kar. Ardhamayindha?". Farhad agreed meekly. 

What was Raghav planning to do? Kya khurafati idea pak rahi thi uski dimaag mein?

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Drabble #9

Pallavi reached Deshmukh House as soon as possible and immediately got into her “Farz” mode. When Aai asked about Raghav’s whereabouts, she didn’t say anything but his words were ringing in her ears. 

She had no clue what Raghav was going to do or why he said those stuff about Mandar. But one thing she knew for sure was that she completely trusts Raghav and if he has said something, there must be some reason behind it.

Her train of thought was broken when she heard Raghav yelling her name. She rushed to the main hall and there he stood with his infamous Don attitude, anger oozing out from his expression. Farhad stood beside him, nervous, with a file in hand.

“Kya hua hain, Raghav beta?” Aai spoke with concern.

“Hua nehi hain, hone wala hain…” Raghav walked towards Pallavi, maintaining eye contact. “Jo bohot pehle hojana chahiye tha.”

“Raghav Rao, jo bhi kehna chahta hain saaf-saaf bol,” Mandar spoke up from beside Pallavi.

Raghav’s fiery glare shifted from Pallavi to Mandar. “Thik hain. Farhad!” 

Farhad hurried forward and kept the file in Raghav’s stretched out hand.

Raghav looked back at her, “Kyun ki mera biwi ko mere se zyada tera fikar hain, iss liye maine decide kiya hain ki main Pallavi ko divorce de dega,” and announced.

She was shocked. “What rubbish, Raghav!”

“Yakeen nehi horaha toh khud dekhlo,” he extended the file to her, “Maine sign kardia hain, tum bhi karke mujhe bhej dena. Main jald se jald divorce finalize karwadega. Phir aaram se tum apna pehla pati ke saath reh sakta hain.” With that he turned his back on her and left. 

Pallavi was shattered. “Nehi… Raghav mere saath aisa nehi karsakta!”

This was the opportunity Mandar had been waiting for and he wouldn’t let it go. He kept a hand on her shoulder and said, “Pallavi, main humesha se janta tha ki vo aadmi tumhare liye sahi nehi hain. Jo hua, achchha hi hua. Use bhool jao, main hoon na tumhare saath. Hum ek nayi zindagi shuru karenge.”

Now she understood what Raghav had been talking about. This was Mandar’s real face. The fire Raghav had in his eyes, now reflected from Pallavi’s eyes. 

She jerked his hand off of her shoulder and slapped him hard. “Jo pyaar pehle se hi nafrat ke aag se guzar chuka ho, vo pyaar itni aasani se tutega nehi,” she said.

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DRABBLE 10

"Pallavi teri himmat kaise hui apne pati se aise baat karne ki" vijay Deshmukh shouted on the top of his voice.
"Kaunsa pati baba? Main iss ghar ko bata kar thak chuki hoon ki mera pati sirf aur sirf Raghav hai Raghav Rao" pallavi snapped back taking two steps back, away from the creepy guy.
"Pallavi tu-" Baba was about to reply when Mandaar stopped him
"Baba yeh sab uss Raghav ne kara hai. Main jaanta hoon Pallavi ki usne tumhara brain wash kara hai warna meri Pallavi aisi nahin hai" Mandaar spoke in a soft voice taking slow steps towards her.
" Kitni baat kahoon tumhe ki main tumhaari nahin hoon. Main bass Raghav ki hoon" She shouted creating distance between them. Aai sensed her discomfort and the anger in her eyes so she too jumped in.
"Mandaar tu samajh kyun nhin raha hai beta. Pallavi tu pareshaan mat ho. Arey pati patni main toh aisi ann bann hoti rehti hai. " Aai blinked her eyes assuring Pallavi and that is when her senses came back to the real world and she realised that she currently stood between the Hawks as a prey. As Raghav's constant warning about Mandaar rang in her ears she realised that it wasn't a time to make impulsive decision and rather it was a time to play like the don's wife.
" Aai yeh sab" Her voice went soft as she moved closer to the cot in the verandah and sat down in a thud.
"Hum baat karenge Raghav se. Woh shayad abhi naraaz hai. Hum kal baat karte hai usse. Chal tu araam karle" Aai stroked her hair as she took her in her room.

Mandaar realised that maybe he let his act of kindness slip in this scenario hence he decided to cover the cracks before it all fell apart.
" Pallavi" He stopped her
" I am sorry main shayad gusse main zyada hi bol gaya. Hum milkar Raghav se baat karenge. Sorry meri wajah se tumhare rishte main daraar aa gayi" He spoke in a sugar coated voice making Pallavi groan a scowl within her, cursing herself to have ever believed this guy in her life. How naive was she to fall into his plan but out of everything she now realised how dangerous this man was and now that he had a support of majority of her family she knew making rough decisions wasn't the requirement of the time.
Oh how much she wanted to slap that face so hard. Work all her judo karate techniques on this man for making her hurt the love of her life by his cheap tricks. Make him bleed for every drop of tear her husband shed when she was away from him.

It was late in the evening and Pallavi had discussed her entire plan with Aai. Both the neck of this household stood taller as they walked down ready to execute the initial phase of their plan. Even before they can cross the threshold they were stopped by Vijay Deshmukh.
"Kahan jaa rahi ho tum dono?" He asked
" Aaj Pallavi ka mann bahut ashant hai isliye mandir jaa rahe hai" Aai replied assuring Pallavi that she'll handle it
"Yeh toh bahut achchi baat hai Aai. Pallavi tum jao shayad Bappa tumhe tumhari sahi raah dikhayen" mandaar smiled happy to have torn her apart from Raghav. Pallavi nodded as she grabbed Aai's hand to leave the hell hole. This time forever.

Raghav tapped his hands on the bonnett of the car as Farhad paced up and down the place.
" Anna maine kaha tha ki yeh plan risky hai" He whined.
" Farhad woh Pallavi Raghav Rao hai woh zaroor ayega" Raghav smiled and soon his trust was redeemed as she got down from the auto Aai following suite behind.
Aai sensed the tension even before they reached him and hence she excused herself along with Farhad to leave these two broken yet beautifully connected people.
"Pallavi main jaanta tha tum-" Raghav moved closer to her only to have his collar fisted in her delicate hands.
"Tumhari himmat kaise hui mujhe bina bataye yeh sab karne ki. Bata nahin sakte the ki yeh drama kar rahe ho. Pata hai main kitna darr gayi thi. Mujhe laga ki maine-" She sobbed pouring out her anger as he gently cupped her face.
" Tumhe sach dikhane ke liye yeh sab zaroori tha Pallavi warna apna pyaar ko hurt karke main khud mar raha tha. I am sorry" He sincerely replied as she hugged him tight.
"Main wahan kabhi nahin jaungi. Aur agar tumne phir kabhi khudse dur karne ki baat mazaak main bhi kari na toh iss baar wiper se maarungi" She snuggled closer to him.
" I promise abse aisa kabhi nahin hoga" He pulled her closer.

"Raghav lekin main apne Aai aur kaka ko uss insaan ke saath nahin rehne de sakti hoon. Hume uska sach sabko dikhana hi hoga" She broke the hug.
" Hum karenge kuch" He stroked her face.
" Mere paas ek plan hai but you'll have to trust me" She spoke.
" Plan? " He asked while she nodded standing beside him as he came face to face with that one person he can never trust in his life. Ved.

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Drabble #11

"Hello mere dost." Ved said slyly, hoping for a reaction from Raghav. 

Raghav's blood started boiling by just looking at the loathsome creature in front of him and he was ready to pounce on him however he was stopped by Pallavi who held his hand to cool his anger. "Pallavi yeh aadmi yaha kya kar raha hai? Mujhe ispe bilkul bhi trust nahi hai. In fact isko toh mai— ". 

"Mujhpe toh trust hai nai?" Pallavi asked softly, still trying to calm her husband down. "Haan par —" Raghav was interrupted again as Pallavi continued, "Agar mujhpe trust hai toh mere plan par bhi trust rakho." 

Ved was watching the couple argue about him amusedly as he remembered how Pallavi had tracked him down and got him out of his hiding. He couldn't help but respect the brains of this seemingly fragile woman who was able accomplish something that the police couldn't. Forget the police, even the Don of Hyderabad couldn't find him unless he wanted to be found. Pallavi had barged into his den with utmost control, acting truly like the wife of a don, and bullied him into acquiescing to her demands.

"Humari life me Mandar ka chapter isi ne shuru kiya hai toh ab khatam bhi yahi karega," declared Pallavi. 

"Woh sab toh thik hai par agar isne humko end moment par dhoka diya toh?" countered Raghav. 

"Aisa nahi hoga. Haina Ved?" 

"Of course. Bhabhi Ji." The authority in Pallavi's voice reminded Ved of how she had made it very clear that even the mere thought of double crossing her would be injurious to his health. "She's the real don," he thought to himself as he gave a meek sympathetic smile to Raghav. 

"Toh wait kiska kar rahe ho? Jis kaam ke liye bulaya usko karo" she ordered. 

Ved called someone asking them to meet him in one of the unfrequented grounds near their location. Farhad had attached a mic to him so that they could hear their conversation without the risk of being spotted. Once the person arrived everyone took their positions as Ved approached the person. 

"Pallavi tum uss Ved ko humara help karne ke liye kaise manaya?" questioned Raghav, deeply confused at both their behaviours. 

"Mujhe uski Achilles heel pata lag gayi." came her simple statement. "Mai tumko sab baad me explain karungi. Abhi hume yaha pe focus karna hai," she explained further after earning another confused look from him. 

"Mandar Deshmukh. Long time right?" Ved said dauntingly. "Maine tumse kaha tha na ki mujhe kabhi contact mat karna toh phir mujhe yaha kyu bulaya hai tumne?" came Mandar's agitated reply. 

"Ek offer hai tumhare liye. Koi hai jo hum dono ke gale ki haddi bana hua hai. Bas usi se deal karne me tumhari help chahiye thi mujhe."

"Kon?"

"Raghav Rao."

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Drabble #12

Unaware of the storm that was about to hit their peaceful abode, the Deshmukhs were busy in their daily chores, some gossiping, some engrossed in their works. 

Vijay’s eyes widened when he saw Mandar crash on the floor with a thud. His eyes shifted from his bruised son to the culprit of his state. Raghav Rao stood at the main entrance, furiously eyeing his son like a lion watching his feast.

“Samajh mein nehi aata kis bhasha mein tumhe samjhaon ki....” Vijay had began to scold but Raghav raising his hand in the air shushed him instantly.

“Bas, baba!” Echoed Pallavi’s voice as she took her place beside Raghav. “Bohot karli aapne Raghav ki beizzati. Ab main ek aur shabd nehi sunungi.”

“Rehna do, Saree ka Dukan.” Raghav started, maintaining his fiery gaze at his so-called father-in-law. “Waise bhi humara baat sunnke iss Sanki Buddhe ka muu band hojayega.”

“Raghav...Pallavi…baat kya hain?” Sharda enquired.

Pallavi’s eyes softened at her Aai. She went to her and held both her arms because what she was going to know now will break her heart forever. 

Meanwhile, Raghav informed, “Ye...Bina Address ka Envelope abtak hum sabko ullu bana raha tha. Sab natak hain.” His tone and gaze softened at Sharda’s distress, “Haan, Aai, main sach bol raha hoon. Issne yeh sab sirf merese badla lene ka liye kia. Yeh pehle mere company ke diamonds churake bechta tha. Pallavi se usska shaadi wala raat ko mera ek bohot bara consignment Outer Ring Road se guzarna wala tha. Isi liye yeh waha gaya tha par accident hogaya. Hospital se ise Dr. Ramya yani Devyani ka maa leke gaya tha.”

“Devyani?” Vijay asked in a trance.

“Meri bohot achchhi college friend thi. Mandar aur vo…” Pallavi was interrupted by Mandar.

“Hum Vedant ke through se diamonds ki chori karte the. Usski maut cancer se nehi, aise hi ek consignment chori karte waqt police crossfire mein huyi thi. Meri yaddash sach mein chali gayi thi par kuch mahino pehle hi lauti hain. Tabse Raghav Rao se Devyani ka badla lene ka plan bana raha tha. Phir mujhe pata chala ki issne toh mere hi vidwa se shaadi karli hain! Mujhe laga isse achchha mauka nehi hosakta isse badla lene ka. Main inn dono pe nazar rakhne laga aur dhire-dhire mera plan execute karne laga. Lekin aaj uss Vedant ne hi mujhe dhoka de dia!”

Before he could say anything else, he was smacked very hard by Sharda. She spit on him and said, “Sharam aarahi hain mujhe ki tune mere kook se janam lia hain!”

Raghav gestured and police rushed in to take Mandar away forever. Pallavi slid her arm into his and gazed into his eyes, “Ghar chale?”

He nodded with a loving smile.

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Hooking her arm around Raghav’s, Pallavi sighed happily putting her head on Raghav’s shoulder finally having put an end to Mandaar’s chapter. Raghav threaded his fingers through Pallavi’s hair---caressing it and kissed her head as they both sat in the car.

Entering their room, Raghav pushed Pallavi against the doors wrapping his hand around her waist while his other hand effectively closed the door. Trapping her body between his and the door, he ran a finger along the edge of her hairline, tucking a rogue lock of hair behind her ear gently.

Raghav leaned close, moving slowly and kept his forehead against Pallavi’s--as warm hazel brown eyes stared to charcoal black ones--myriad of emotions flowing between them.

“I am so sorry Pallavi...really sorry..I never meant to show up drunk in-front and say those harsh words to you..lekin main karta bhi kya..I couldn’t find any other way to numb the pain of being away from you, not talking to you for days, not having you beside me...I couldn’t bear it anymore kyunki yeh Ghamandi Rao uske Saree ka Dukkan ke bina mar jayega and I ended up drinking a lot...I am very sorry Pallavi for everything..Maaf kardo apne Ghamandi Rao ko.” Raghav confessed.

Taking both of Raghav’s hands into hers, Pallavi’s eyes were filled with tears hearing Raghav’s earnest confession. 

“I am so sorry too Raghav...sabse zyada galti meri thi Raghav..I couldn’t give time to you...didn’t make you my priority as I promised...main humesha Deshmukh house chali jati thi jabki mujhe tumhare sath rehna chahiye tha...tumhare bar bar kehne ke bad bhi that Mandaar looks suspicious..I didn’t listen to you...it hurt me too Raghav--being away from you isliye aaj se I do ek pakka wala promise ki main tumhe akela chodke ek din bhi nahi rahungi...jahan Raghav hain wahan Pallavi bhi hogi..forgive your Saree ka dukkan.” Pallavi said, shedding tears from her eyes, reminiscing how difficult it was for her to stay away from Raghav.

Raghav kissed Pallavi's eyelids, kissing away her tears, the side of her mouth, the beating pulse at the base of her neck, her nose and her chin. He bit her earlobe and then covered her mouth with his, kissing her with a devastating thoroughness and tenderness that had her trembling in his arms.

“Quite nice.” Pallavi said, breaking away from the kiss to take a gulp of breath.

"Quite nice isn't what you should be aiming for." Raghav said, tightening his grip on her hands and deepening his voice "Neither should the kiss leave you satisfied." 

Pallavi tugged briefly, giving up when he would not free her and instead pulled her closer, setting her hands upon his shoulders. He trailed his fingers down her neck, leaving her breathless, her voice a mere squeak when she replied "How should it leave me?"

He kissed her then. Really kissed her.

It was no slow, sensuous caress of mouth and lip neither was it a chaste salute nor a wet awkwardness. He opened his mouth over hers and kissed her, using his tongue, his teeth, and all the clever weapons he had in store. Pallavi’s body melted beneath him, as her mouth opened to his skillful insistence and his tongue pushed into her mouth making a moan come from deep inside her.

“So how does a vacation sound now?” Raghav said this time breaking away from the kiss.

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Pallavi was clearly annoyed by the sudden break in their kiss. He smiled looking at her face with forehead full of frowns and puffed up cheeks. At that moment Raghav could only imagine a puffer fish. Unable to hold it any longer, he burst out laughing irritating her to the core. She was about to turn and leave the room when she heard him say something which made her eyes go wide, "Tum na vo pani me hota hai....vo vala machli...phula phula....haan Puffer Fish jaisa dikh raha". Wilth that he again started laughing. Pallavi was now taking heavy breaths and took the nearest cushion as her weapon and started hitting him. But to her surprise, he did not stop laughing. Tired she threw the pillow and sat on the bed crossing her arms and said, "Vacation jana hai na....khud hi jao romance bhi hawa ke sath kar lena aur khana pedh poudhon ke sath khana". Raghav took a deep breath and controlled his laugh with great difficulty. He went near her ears and whispered, "Aisa kaisa...Main to apna saree ka dukaan ke sath hi jayega aur usko ek bhi saree ni le jaane dega...jitna kam utna accha". Pallavi shivered under his warm breaths and turned to him with faces merely milimeters apart. Raghav traced her facial lines making her close her eyes. She looked etheral in everyway. Although he wanted her as much as she wanted him, he wanted to tease her until night as he had an important meeting in the next hour. He definitely couldn't turn up there after making love to her. He leaned towards her and said, "Magar humlog hill station jayenge, samunder gaya aur tum apna phula phula machli dost log ke sath busy ho gaya to?" Pallavi's eyes snapped open and he started laughing again looking at her face. She got up from the bed and moved towards the washroom tucking in her pallu while Raghav looked on knowing that a wiper is soon coming to meet him. Pallavi came out with a wiper in hand while Raghav made a run for his life.

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Thus began a cat and mouse game with Raghav running around the bedroom and Pallavi chasing behind him, around the bed, with a wiper in her hand.

Raghav jumped on the bed, with Pallavi trying to follow suit. But luck was not on her side, as her left foot got caught in the pallu of her saree and she went tumbling down backwards while the wiper flew out of her hand. 

Raghav jumped off the bed to reach Pallavi before she could hit the ground but it was too late. 

“Saree ka dukaan! Saree ka dukaan! Tum theek hai na? Utho!” These were the last words that hit Pallavi’s ears before closing her eyes.

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When Pallavi opened her eyes, she was laying on her bed with Raghav holding an ice pack behind her head.
“You had a concussion,” she heard Raghav say before she could ask anything. “Ab tum kaisa feel kar raha hai?”

“Bas sar mein dard hai. Par tumhari to meeting thi na? Tum gaye kyun nahi?”

“Meri meeting tum se ziada important nahi hai,” Raghav smiled at her. “Pehle tum normal ho jao. Phir main chala jayega. Aur meeting to postpone bhi ho sakta hai.”

Pallavi felt speechless seeing so much care for herself in the eyes of her Ghammandi Rao. Was this the same man? She couldn’t believe he had started changing so much.

“Ek baat poochoon?” He hesitated, as if he was in a dilemma whether to ask or not. Maybe he didn’t want to hear the answer.

“Kya baat hai?” Pallavi asked worriedly. 

“What happened between us that night?”

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