Life after Wedding

Part 26

" I've booked the tickets for tomorrow's flight. " announced Rajita.

"What? Dad is getting better now and I can't afford sending him US with you. I can't trust you anymore. There will be no one to take care of him there." Hushed Rihaan, in distress.

" He is my husband Rihaan. I'm not going to stay here. We need to leave. " Came the stern reply from Rajita.

" But Mom ... You will be busy and Dad still needs some rest. I think it's better to leave him here. I and Rihaan will take good care of dad. Dad will come back after a month or two. " Mumbled Radhika.

" Fine, it's up to you. I'm leaving tomorrow." stated Rajita.

" Good to know that. "Replied Rihaan and went away.

Rajita went back to US the next day while Rishab was taken care by the couple. They got a maid to take care of the house and of course Rishab.

One day, Rihaan came home late and Radhika was waiting for him at home.

" Looks like, you are skipping meals Rihaan" Radhika, worried eying him.

" I am completely alright Ruby. " Rihaan muttered.

" You are turning pale and weak day by day Rihaan. Just look at yourself. You can't take care of Dad until and unless you are healthy and sound. " She spoke in concern.

" Okay, I'm hungry. What did you cook tonight? " He asked, loosening the tie.

" Paranthas " she mumbled, handing the towel.

They sat back at the dining table and he inquired about his dad and she answered that he was asleep.

" Ruby... " He crooned, having a bite.

"Hmm ..."

" Don't you feel wrong with our lifestyle? ' he inquired.

"As in? "

"Hmm... nothing. My assistant Lekha is a married woman too." He muttered.

" Hmm ... so? "

" She took a week leave. She said that it's been long spending a quality time with her hubby. That remained me of you. Do you feel the same? You don't have any complaints regarding our hectic schedule. " He asked.

" Rihaan, it's not like that. I know you pretty well. Currently we have many issues to take care of. Firstly, Dad and then our new business, of course we've got all our clients from the previous firm of yours but, it's ours now. An enlarged one, which needs much more time and attention to get a good fame." She replied, holding his hand.

" Hmm ..."

" So, don't feel bad about me. I'm quite happy and yeah, I'll definitely tell you if I need your time in private" she said with a wink and smile and Rihaan smiled at her antics.

Radhika used to take good care of Rishab. She used to come home early in the evening and used to spend some time with him cooking his favorite dishes and watching football matches. With the aid of his daughter-in-law, Rishab recovered well.

Few months passed and Rishab who was completely well, returned back to US happily, blessing a happy life to the duo.

One night, Rihaan rested on their bed and Radhika asked, " Rihaan ... I wish to go and meet my family once. "

" Hmm ... Anything special Ruby? " he asked, rummaging the pages of a magazine.

" Nothing special. It's been almost 6months Rihaan. Now that, our business is quite good and Papa went back, I wish to go." She muttered.

" Okay Ruby. I understand that you are missing your family. I'll book the tickets for tomorrow's flight then. " He spoke.

" No, I've got the meeting with Mehtas' tomorrow. I'll go day after tomorrow. " She said, resting beside him.

" As you wish Ruby. " he mumbled.

" I'm gonna miss you." She said sweetly, embracing him.

" Hmm... how long are you going to stay there? " he asked, hugging her back.

" 1 week" she said, closing her eyes.

" So long " he muttered, placing a peck on her eyes.

" Would you like to join me? " she asked, turning pink.

" I wish if I could but, I'm sorry Ruby, you know how hectic it is ..."

"Yeah, I know... that's alright." She said, cuddling.

" Ruby ..." he crooned.

"Hmm "

" Are you sleeping? " he asked.

"Hmm... I'm really tired Rihann" she murmured in half asleep.

Radhika went into deep slumber and Rihaan's sleep was miles away. In these 6months, she never left him for a single day. They used to have a hectic schedule in the day time but, nights were always prettier. They used to share many things. Their mushy cuddles and sweet talks were almost like an addiction for him. She made him a homely man and now he can't imagine leaving her for a week time. He was admiring his sleeping beauty the whole night.

He wished to say that he is going to miss her so much but, he couldn't utter a word. He smiled at his image in the mirror thinking if he could ever express his feelings to her.

-- To be continued.

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