hope it makes up for the delay and you like it
part 3
He entered his home to find her waiting for him for dinner. By the time he came outside after changing, she had heated the food for both of them. He sat and looked for the dishes.
Aaloo Gobhi..hmm...trying to impress your husband haan. Kbhi palak paneer kbhi Aaloo Gobhi...my favourite dishes. He said winking at her.
Impress? Khud ko John Abrahim smjha hai? I just wanted to show you that I can cook punjabi food. She said with wide eyes mocking him.
The rest of the dinner was silent affair. They avoided talking specially fighting as other thoughts occupied their mind.
One week passed by and both had sleepless nights thinking about the future of their relationship. If what they felt is love? If the other would love back the same way. The questions were infinite and they had no answers at all. The only thing stopping them from voicing out their thoughts was the fear..what if instead of a step forward, their relationship goes two steps backward.
That night Ishita didn't enter the room for long. It was late and Raman wondered if her kitchen chores were still not over. He came outside searching for her but didn't find her in the living room. He went downstairs to look for her. There she was sitting on the bench with Mihika. Girls and their talks. Muttered Raman and smiled to return back when he heard Mihika say...Akka you know he is Budhu Kumar.
Oh so Choti Madrasan is bickering my bro. Lets listen what she has to say about him. Will be fun teasing him in office tomorrow. He spoke to himself and neared them. Then hinded behind the wall to give an ear to their conversation.
Miku...Dont you say like this. He is so sweet. And you always mock him. Ishita said her.
Dont change sides Akka. You are my sister. Not his ok. She warned her sister.
She chukled at it. Okk...but what happened? Baat to bta. She asked her.
He wanted that Akka. She told slowly.
It took a moment for both Ishita and Raman to understand what she meant.
What? You seriously mean...that ...?
Akka...it was the moment. It becomes difficult to control. I know how I stopped myself. She said with sadness filled in her voice.
Ishita smiled at her sister. Oho...control...look. Miku I didnt expect this from you. She said with a fake anger.
Akka..pls stop teasing. She said and hugged her sister sideways. She too hugged her back. Raman smiled at the sister's moment.
Then..what did you do? She asked seriously but still laughing.
What Akka? I left the place that time only. We didn't even have talk for 3 days.
Thats why you were so sad these days?
Hmm...it becomes difficult Akka. You know what..sometimes we have feelings to voice out. We have so much to say. But are not able to.
Yeahh right. Our heart wants to speak volumes. But then logical mind starts thinking if it is right or not? She said thinking. Raman felt a pinch in his heart at those words. Were they meant for him? For them?
Yess Akka. But speaking is the only way out. How long can we stay without having a talk. The silence is like a barrier. And this barrier breaks the moment we listen to our heart. Same happened with us also.
Ishita looked at her intently. There was bright shine in her eyes. A shine which told that she was happy to be loved. That she was no more in state of silence.
Even Raman's curosity increased wanting to know what she did of this silence. It had been killing him for a week now.
Seeing the question in her eyes, Mihika further spoke.
I phoned this morning. He picked up at once. The conversation was a short one.
Want to talk.
Park plaza hotel.
Half an hour.
Will be there.
Bye.
Bye.
Just this much? Ishita wondered.
Yess...with those whom we have heart connections, this much is more than enough.
She just smiled. But Raman could see the sadness in her eyes. He knew she was wondering when she will have such understanding with someone.
Then?
We had a talk finally. We could give time to it. And control our hormones till marriage. She said laughing out loudly.
Ishita too laughed at it.
Aah Akka...I cant tell you how relaxed I am. I mean can you imagine, the person whom you love...you have to go silent with him. It feels like dying every moment. But when we talked about it..i felt like a burden was removed frok my head.
You know..we had a wonderful day then. Long drive, movie, shopping, dinner and now I am here. Back to chirpy mood after 4 days. She said getting up from the bench in excitement.
Ishita laughed and stood up herself. Raman smiled and left the place shaking his head at her antics.
A talk? Was it all that was needed to come out of this whirlpool of emotions? She asked herself as she entered her home. In room, he had his own plans. Youngsters had taught him, if he will talk, the problem will be solved.
Yess...Come on Ishita. You can ask him directly. He is your husband after all.
What will she do? Well..will not love me back. But atleast my burden will be removed.
Atleast I will have a point. I can assure myself, I gave this relationship a fair chance.
A fair chance is all our relation needs. So why not give it one.
Both were lost in their thoughts as they mentally decided to have a one final conversation about it.
She entered her room still lost while he approached the door to check what was still keeping her busy so long. They collided at the entrance of their room.
Ishita...
Raman...
Without thinking twice, they both spoke at once the first thought that came to their mind. It was time of Do or Die situation for them. Tjey had to say lest it kills them from inside.
"Do you love me?" They both spoke the same words together.
They stared at each other in shock for long time till they actually realised that it all happened. That they said what they wanted to and the other also wanted to know the same.
Their shocked expressions changed to smile as the realisation of love hit them. Unable to stand there under his gaze any longer, she rushed inside smiling widely while trying to control her blush. He chukled as he saw her blushing. Then he closed the door bolting it behind him and followed her.
She stood at the window. Her arms crossing her chest. She smiled as she enjoyed the cool air blowing her hair. He approached her and hugged her from backside. His hands encircled around her waist as he kept his chin on her shoulder. She smiled and blushed at his touch as her back jammed into his chest.
I love you...he whispered in her ear. And then kissed her hair.
I love you too...she replied all shy and smiling.
He turned her around. She lowered her head. He could feel her cheeks getting hot as crimson colour spread on them. He lifted her chin to meet her gaze. She looked at him and then hugged him shyly burrying her head in the crook of his neck. He smiled and hugged her back.
You are beautiful Ishita...he spoke. She hugged him all the more tightly digging her nails into his flesh. He just smiled and picked her up in his arms, taking her to their bed to make her his forever.
A talk...that was all they needed to come out of this revire of tensions of their lives.
srryy...if it didnt meet your expectationsi
wwas inspired by mimi scene yesterday
411