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Zindagi Gulzar Hai marathon and monsoon rains inspired me to write this piece! It is very random and I'm completely clueless how this has turned out. Still posting it for it took great deal of my time!
Shanaya di since your birthday is coming and Munira di because I forgot your birthday, this one's for you both!
Please forgive me if its crappy 😆
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Zashaf OS
The very handsome and charming Zaroon was sitting by the covered shelter in his backyard holding his very favorite guitar. The very same black guitar with which he used to sit in the broad, wide field of university, sun pouring out its brilliant oranges and red, all the beautiful ladies of the university surrounding him and he would sing them a line or two in his heavenly husky voice. That was enough to create sensation in university for days. There was time when he could not go without his guitar even for a day, and now its been like ages since when he sat down to play a piece. Blame it on his hectic working schedule or just lack of inspiration!
But today was definitely an exception. With grey and black clouds enveloping the sky and cool breeze blowing outside, he was definitely in the mood to play and reminisce the old memories. Kashaf was in kitchen preparing tea for them as he sat twisting and tightening the loose wires of guitar. His rose bushes swayed to the music of wind and in this amazing weather he has all the plans to spend this Sunday flirting with his wife and playing some melodious pieces of music.
Soon enough Kashaf joined him with two cups of hot steaming tea, "Aaj yeh guitar yahan kya kar raha hai?!" She asked surprised.
"Aise he.. dhool jam gayi thi iss par toh maine socha saaf kar lu and then, I can also play you something romantic!" He replied winking in her direction.
"Rehne do! Tum har mahine bakayeda apna guitar nikalte ho yeh kehkar ki tum kuch play karoge, aur phir saaf karke waapis rakh dete ho!" Kashaf replied sipping from her cup.
Zaroon chuckled, "Nahi yaar! Aaj sach mein mood hai.."
"Achha? Toh batao tum kya play karne wale ho?" She asked excited all of a sudden.
Zaroon raised his eyebrows, "Itna excitement?"
Kashaf rolled her eyes, "Tumhe university ke baad shayad pehli baar guitar ke saath kuch play karne ke mood dekh rahi hu.. toh maine socha tumhe thoda encourage kar diya jaaye!" she replied as it was no big deal for her.
"Achha jee?"
"Haan jee.."
"Thank you so much!"
"My pleasure.."
"That it is! My voice is undoubtedly pleasure to ears.."
Kashaf looked at him, "Zyada galatfehmi nahi hai tumhe apne bare mein?"
"Galatfehmi kyu hoti? Tumhe shayad yaad nahi hai university mein ladkiyaan pagal hua karti thi meri awaaz ke peechhe!" Zaroon replied with a smirk.
"Jee bilkul ! bahout achhe se yaad hai mujhe.. unhi ki den hai jo tumne itni galatfehmiyaan paal rakhi hai apne bare mein.." Kashaf replied irritated.
Zaroon smiled, the mention of his girlfriends always irritates her and how much he enjoyed that, "Tum maano yaa naa maano sach toh sach hai ! Tumhe meri awaaz nahi pasand?" He asked curious.
"Itni bhi kuch khaas nahi hai !" She replied in a teasing tone.
Zaroon looked at her with raised eyebrows, "Khas nahi hai? Tumhe kya pata? Heere ki parkh sirf jauhari ko hoti hai !"
"Kyu nahi!" She replied as turned around to look at the beautiful weather outside.
Zaroon laid back on his chair as he plucked a few strings of his guitar rhythmically giving rise to a melodious note. Kashaf immediately turned to face him as he hummed a few lines of Elvis Presley's melody. Kashaf smiled as she looked at his calm face with eyes closed. It seemed as if he's in a different world altogether.
He was damn true! He has that deep husky voice which can make anyone go weak on their knees and Kashaf was no exception. Let alone his baritone, his gorgeous chocolate brown eyes say a lot more than he actually does, giving a sneak peek into his mind and thoughts and it does affect her. No matter how hard she tries it becomes impossible for her to stay calm and poised. His strong cologne combined with that manly smell has the power to create a havoc inside her. Even if she doesn't say it out loud, doesn't mean she isn't affected. It does affect her, she is a woman after all!
Zaroon opened his eyes to find Kashaf looking at him unabashedly as he gazed back in her charcoal black eyes. Their trance was broken by the pit-patter of rain droplets as the sky opened up for a fulfilling shower. Kashaf cleared her throat as she looked at the rain thrilled. This didn't go unnoticed by Zaroon who decided to break the silence, "Baarish pasand hai tumhe?"
"Hmmm.."
Keeping aside his guitar he caught hold of her hand, "Toh phir chalo!"
"Kahan?" Kashaf asked puzzled.
"Baarish mein, aur kahan?" He replied.
"Khair abb itni bhi nahi pasand.." she said pulling away her hand.
Zaroon again held her hand, "Don't be such a bore Kashaf.."
"Bore? Tumhe shauk hoga iss bemausam barsaat mein bheeg kar beemar hone ka mujhe nahi hai!" Kashaf replied pulling back her hand again only to be held by Zaroon again.
"Toh tum nahi manoge?" Kashaf asked to which Zaroon moved his head in negative. He was so hell adamant at a times and she had bent to his wishes willingly or unwillingly. This time too, he won like always, succeeding pulling her along with him in the rain. Once under the rain, Kashaf forgot all about the unseasonal rain as she felt the delicate raindrops on her skin. She opened her arms wide feeling the rain while Zaroon looked at her adoringly. Never before he had seen her like this, so carefree and serene! Kashaf looked at him as she collected some water in the pockets of her palms and then threw it towards Zaroon, bringing him out of his trance.
"Kashaf ki bachhi!" Zaroon called out as Kashaf ran away and Zaroon was behind her. Finally when both of them walked back inside the house they were shivering badly.
"Bahout bachho jaisi harkatein hai tumhari!" Kashaf commented, trembling.
"Achha? Bachhi toh tum lag rahi thi baarish mein.." Zaroon replied back.
Kashaf rolled her eyes," Sudhar jao Zaroon!"
"Haaye.. abb mushkil hai !"
"Lekin yeh batao? tumhe yeh idea aaya kahan se?" Kashaf asked.
"Tumhare he drame mein dekha tha.." Zaroon confessed cutely.
"Tumhara tv bandh karna padega.." Kashaf replied with a chuckle.
"Aye haaye.. itna bada julm!" Zaroon replied dramatically as Kashaf walked away.
"Kashaf!" he called out behind her following her.
Later that night,
Kashaf entered their room to be greeted by thunderous sneeze of Zaroon as she looked at him hopelessly.
"Aur bheego baarish mein? Mana kiya tha maine lekin sunna thodi hai tumhe! Abb ho gaya naa zukhaam?!" Kashaf scolded him as she sat down beside him, checking his forehead. It was warm too. She got up to bring the thermometer and then checked his temperature, 100 deg!
"Bukhaar bhi ho gaya!" Kashaf looked at him sternly while he looked down sheepishly.
"Sorry!" he said in a low voice.
"Sorry ka kya karoon main Zaroon? Batao mujhe kya mila tumhe baarish mein bheegkar? Tabiyat ho gayi naa kharaab!" She said angrily, though behind that angry demeanor was a worried and concerned Kashaf. Zaroon knew that very well.
Zaroon smiled, "Meri nazar se dekhogi toh pata chalega.." He replied holding her hand.
"Tumhe abb bhi romance soojh raha hai..?" Kashaf replied, trying hold back her smile.
"Kyu? Nahi kar sakta main tumhare saath romance?!" Zaroon said mischievously.
"Tum baitho! Main tumhare liye soup laati hu.. you'll feel better!" Kashaf said as she got up.
"Naaahhhiii..." Zaroon exclaimed dramatically yet again only to earn a glare from Kashaf and he knew he better stay mum. Kashaf walked towards kitchen smiling leaving behind a smiling Zaroon who would now enjoy some pampering from his lovely wife, the only plus point of being not well. He pulled up the comforter up to his chin, Nothing could have been better than this!
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Love,
Nandini
CID
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
