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The sunrays found it's way through the window illuminating the room in it's pearly glow , enveloping the two sleeping souls in its warm embrace.
Priya's eyes opened, a subtle smile made a appearance on her lips as she saw the way her face was snuggled close to her husband's beating chest. His heartbeat sounded like a melody to her ears.
She couldn't stop herself from adoring
Her man, leaning a little she kissed his forehead lovingly, her hands caressing his soft curls," Mr.Kapoor... oo sorry sorry Ram, apko pata hai roj subah jab main uthti thi aur apko aise sote dekhti thi to mera mann kerta tha ki aake aapke pass baithu, apke baal sehlau aur apse baate karu.......par phir yaad aata tha ki hamari sirf ek contract marriage hai....aap kisi aur ke hai, mera koi haq nhi hai aap per, bas yhi soch ke apne aap ko rok leti thi ........par aaj, aaj aap per haq lag rha hai aur ye haq aapne hi mujhe diya hai aur ab aap khud bhi ye haq mujhse nhi cheen sakte....aap sirf mere hai, sirf mere ".
" Main kabhi ye baat aapke samne accept nhi karungi par main Kriti se jealous thi....vo jab aapke pass ati thi, apko hug kerti thi, baby bulati thi aur aap per haq jamati thi.....main jealous hoti thi mujhe gussa ata tha par main kerti bhi kya kyuki sachai to vhi thi na.......par ab, ab vo aapke aas pass bhi aake dikhae mu tod dungi uska "
" Chaliye choriye ye sab baate....aaj mera mood bahot accha hai, aur ho bhi kyu na dekha jae to aaj mera first day hai as your wife so I don't wanna ruin it ", she said with a wide grin, quickly pecked his forehead again and rushed towards the washroom.
Little did she knew that Ram was wide awake from the time she first kissed his forehead ;
As soon as he heard the bathroom door closing, he quickly sat up and looked towards her direction ,
" Haeee!! Meri jhasi ki rani itni possessiveness, not that I am complaining " , he said with a wide grin.
" Beta Ram tu bhi dur rahiyo Kriti kya har ladki se warna tera bhi mu tod degi " , he murmured to himself.
" Abhi agar isko pata chal jata ki main jag rha hu...to pata nhi kabhi itna free hoke baat ker pati ya nhi....aur ye main bilkul nhi hone de sakta.....akhir ye possessive Priya mujhe Badi acchi lagti hai ".
Saying so he again layed down on bed, exhaling loudly. His lips curved into a smile and face laced with satisfaction.
After about an hour his sleep broke, he looked around the room to find his good morning, not finding her he went to take a bath with a frown.
He came out of the bathroom wearing a simple black t-shirt and joggers, setting his wet hairs with hand . He quickly went downstairs towards the dining area knowing well that she would definately be there .
Reaching the dining table he saw Shalini arranging the dishes while Shardul helping her doing the same, his eyes still searching for that one special person, hiding his disappointment he went near them, when the delicious aroma reached his nostrils;
" Jaan aaj breakfast mai kya hai kitni acchi khusbu aa rhi hai " , he asked looking towards the kitchen entrance.
" Khud dekh lena, aaj to teri biwi ne specially tere lie banaya hai ", shardul spoke before Shalini could answer Ram .
Ram felt a sense of warmth and love wash over him listening to Shardul's statement. That teri biwi sounded like music to his ears.
" Lo aa gai jiska tumhe itni besabri se intezar tha", Shalini said pointing towards the kitchen's entrance.
Ram's eyes followed Shalini, he felt as if his world stopped, he no longer had control of himself looking towards Priya who looked as if a angel descended directly from heaven in the yellow saree, her hair opened, rosy pink lips, tinge of kajal, her nupital chain and vermilion adding to her beauty and at the same time telling the world whom she belonged.
His gaze made Priya blush, she felt happy with her decision of wearing a saree for him
"Good morning mr.kapoor", she spoke to take him out of his world .
Hearing her Ram realised they are not alone and quickly averted his eyes fr
om her ,
"G...good morning", he spoke fumbling.
" Priya makhan pighal raha hai bilkul Ram ki tarah " shardul spoke teasing them .
Priya quickly realised and served everyone aloo Paratha which she made .
" Priya beta tum bhi baitho " , Shalini spoke pointing towards the seat between her and Ram.
" Ji mumma", Priya spoke while taking the seat beside them.
She looked at everyone's faces with anticipation and nervousness as they took a bite of their aloo Paratha .
" Beta tumhare hath mai sach mai Jadoo hai, maine itne dino ke baad itne tasty parathe khae hai, tum mujhe itne acche khane ki gandi adat dal dogi to main vo soup kaise piyungi ", Shalini exclaimed taking Priya's hand in her's and kissing the back of it .
"Mumma ab aapko vo sab pine ki jarurat nhi hai maine already doctor se baat ker li hai apko abse bas time se medicine leni hai and exercise kerni hai ", Priya spoke giving her a wide smile .
" Priya it's really very delicious ", shardul spoke.
Priya just gave him a nod with a smile , she waited for Ram's compliment but when she got none she got a bit disappointed but quickly masked her emotions.
Finishing his breakfast Ram quickly excused himself and went towards his room .
" Are ye Ram ko kya hua maine inke lie saree pheni, breakfast banaya aur ye aise ignore kerke chale gye....jane do main bhi nhi jaungi ab inke piche ", Priya mentally huffed thinking so .
After the breakfast, shardul went towards the study whereas Priya and Shalini went towards the living room.
Seeing Priya going to sit in the sofa opposite to hers, shalini spoke," Priya beta aaj clinic nhi Jana kya " while patting the sofa beside her as a gesture to call her to sit beside her .
" Nhi mumma aaj appointments thori late ki rakhi hai islie abhi time hai jane mai ", Priya spoke with a smile while taking the seat beside her.
" Acchi baat hai mujhe bahot sari baate kerni thi tumse ", Shalini said.
" Bataiye na mumma apke lie to main hamesa free hu ", Priya replied.
Shalini took Priya's hand in hers," Bhagwan ne sach mai mujhe bahu nhi beti di hai, thankyou beta tum nhi hoti to sayad Kapoor sahab ko kabhi insaf nhi milta, kaash maine us waqt dhyan diya hota to sayad aaj vo yaha hote hum sab ke sath ", she spoke with tears in her eyes .
" Mumma aap beti bhi keh rhi hai and thankyou bhi bol rhi dono baate ek sath acchi nhi lagti and mr.kapoor ke dad mere bhi to dad hai na, I just wish mai unse mil pati " , Priya said squeezing shalini's hand to give her strength.
" Vo tumhe dekh ke bahot khush hote, tumhe Ram se bhi jayda chahte aur agar kabhi Ram tumhe kuch bolta na to turant uske kaan khichte " Shalini said teary eyed with a small smile .
Priya wiped Shalini's tears with her finger, " Mumma please aap roiye mat aap rote hue bilkul acche nhi lagte " .
" Main kaha ro rhi hu, main to bahot khush hu abse mujhe vo cardboard jaisa soup nhi pina padega na " .
(Author - a little explanation for this act at the end)
Priya just smiled towards her ;
" Priya mujhe bhi tumhara vo new year ke din wala cake khana hai tum banogi " , Shalini asked with a pout .
" Hn per ek shart per ki aap roj evening walk pe jaengi and subah yoga karengi promise kijiye ", Priya said forwarding her palm towards her .
" Accha thiq hai promise ", she said putting her hand in priya's palm.
That's when they heard Ram calling Priya ;
" Jao tumhare mr.kapoor ka bulava aaya hai " , Shalini said teasing Priya .
" Kya mumma aap bhi, koi file nhi mil rhi hogi ", Priya said getting up from the sofa and leaving for her room.
" Ab kaise Priya yaad aa gai, breakfast ke time to yaad nhi aaya compliment dena " , Priya mentally huffed thinking so .
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( Few minutes back in Ram's room);
Ram was pacing around the room,
Ram's POV:-
"Yaar ye Priya kaha reh gai, main aise bina bole room mai aa gaya mujhe laga Priya mere piche aaegi par ye to ulta hi ho gya, iski aur Jaan ki baate kyu nhi khatam hoti, kabhi to koi apne iklaute pati aur iklaute bete ke bare mai bhi soch lo, ab kaise bulau isse "
"Aaaannnn, ajao na Priya "
" Choro yaar main hi bula leta hu is khadoos dentist se romance ki koi umeed nhi rakh sakta tu Ram, Jo kerna hai tujhe hi kerna padega "
" Priyaa " (in a loud voice) ;
Pov ends .
Priya entered the room and the next second she was pinned to the nearest wall ;
She looked upto Ram's face near hers, his eyes roaming around her face ;
" Priya kaha reh gai thi tum " he asked in a hoarse voice .
" M..main vo mumma se baat ker rhi thi ", she spoke fumbling,
" Main tumhara wait ker rha tha lekin tum aai nhi to ab to punishment milni chahiye na " ram said in a authoritative tone .
She was blinking rapidly not able to withstand his intense gaze ;
" Batao kya saza du tumhe ", he spoke sensually, taking a deep sniff of her shampoo.
That's when his actions hit Priya , she quickly pushed him back and went forward towards the cupboard;
" Dur hatiye main apse baat nhi ker rhi " , she huffed .
" Kyu maine kya kiya ", he asked going towards her .
" Maine apke liye saree pheni, apke pasand ke parathe banae aur aap bina kuch bole chale gaye ", she said folding her hands near her chest, her back still facing his front .
" Accha ji islie aap gussa hai, per apko to iske lie mujhe thankyou bolna chahiye tha ", he said while moving his hands around her bare waist engulfing her in a back hug .
At this moment there was the entire zoo dancing inside priya's stomach;
" Matlab" , she asked which came out as a mere whisper.
He turned her and kissed her cheek sensually;
" Agar main ye compliment niche de deta to tum sharma jati na ", his lips still touching her cheeks as he speaks.
Shiver ran down her spine, her body hair raised from his sensual act ;
" Compliment bol ke diya jata hai " , she said controlling herself.
" Tum bol ke deti hogi, main to sidhe kerta hu, aur waise bhi ab koi saree mai itna accha lagega to uski tareef ke lie sabd kaha se lau " .
She blushed at his statement, her clutch on his t-shirt tightened, " Aur parathe ka kya, usse to bol ke compliment de sakte the na " .
" Hn de sakta tha agar Parathe ka taste aaya hota, par ab jab maincourse itna tempting ho to koi in side dishes pe kaise dhyan de ", he said with a wink .
Her blush grew;
" Ram choriye na clinic Jana hai " , she said as she realised where this conversation was heading.
Ram pulled back from her, " Tum ye saree phen ke office ja rhi ho " , he asked .
" Obviously not, how will I work wearing a saree it's too uncomfortable but why are you asking", she asked confused.
" Hash!! Mujhe to laga mujhe tumhara bodyguard ban ke chalna padega " , he exclaimed.
" Bodyguard?? Kya bol rhe hai sidha sidha boliye na " , she spoke bit irritated.
" Are ab tum itni Sundar lagte hue bahar jaogi to sare seher ki ladkiya tumhe dekh ke jealous ho jaegi phir tumhe harm kerne ka try kiya to mujhe tumhe protect kerne to ana hi padega na, aur phir kisi ladke ne tumhe dekhne ka socha bhi to uski bhi to naak todni hai ", he said .
" Shut up Ram ", she slapped his arm lightly and quickly went inside the closet to change .
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Ram insisted Priya to drop her to clinic but she was adamant to go by the cab ;
Finally giving up both reached the middle ground that Priya will go with the driver in Ram's car .
Following Priya upto the car and instructing the driver to take her safely, Ram returned back to the hall ;
He came and sat on Shalini's foot keeping his head on her lap;
" Chor aya Priya ko" , Shalini asked caressing his hair softly .
" Hn bahot muskil se maani hai driver ke sath car mai Jane ke lie, itni jiddi hai na apki bahu " , ram replied with closed eyes.
" Jiddi nhi hai self-dependent hai, uski yhi quality to mujhe sab se jayda pasand hai "
" Hn acchi baat hai but thora to depend ho sakti hai na mujhpe, mera bhi to haq hai ki main apni biwi ko pamper karu " , he said with a pout.
" Thora time to do usse, tum logo ne abhi-abhi apni shaadi ko accept kiya hai, in sab ki aadat padne mai time lagega abhi "
" Hmm....Jaan aap gussa ho kya contract wali baat ko lekar ", Ram asked lifting his head from her lap .
" Thora gussa thi par mujhe pata hai mere bache samjhdar hai unhe apni galti ka ehsas hai usse sudharna chahte hai " .
" Par mujhe is baat ka bura jarur laga ki mere bete ne ek ladki Jo ki uski biwi thi, jo uske lie apna ghar - apna sab kuch chor ke aai thi, uske sath aisa kiya " .
" Ram tumne mujhe nirash kiya hai socho agar ye kidnapping na hui hoti ya tum Priya se pyaar nhi kerte hote tab kya hota, 3 mahine baad tumhare pass to tumhara parivar, kriti sab koi hota...par Priya ke pass kya rehta, kya tumne kabhi ye socha, vo logo ko kya bolti, apne ma-baap ko kya bolti unko kaise face kerti, uske ma- baap pe kya guzarti, unka dil kis kadar toot-ta ".
" Mujhe nhi pata tum logo ne kya-kya points rakhe the contract mai par Ram kya kriti se rista rkhna shi tha....vo shaadi, vo mandap, vo pandit, vo vachan sab asli the na to tum dono ka rista kaise nakli ho gya....kya usme kisi teesre insan ka ana shi tha. Agar tumhari jagah Priya ne ye kiya hota shaadi ke baad kisi aur se rishta rakha hota to kya tum seh lete....kya tum dekh sakte the usse kisi aur ke kareeb " .
" Hn main janti hu meri bhi galti hai mujhe aise tumhe force nhi kerna chahiye tha shaadi ke lie, par kya tumne mujhe kriti ke bare mai bataya ", Shalini spoke with tears in her eyes.
Shalini's words hit Ram like a dagger straight into his heart.
He was always aware that it's wrong to keep a relationship with Kriti while being married but he always justified himself in mind by thinking Priya knows about it but now when he imagined himself in her position it swept the floor beneath his legs just a mere thought of Priya being close to any other man after their marriage broke his heart.......and Priya she..she lived it....she lived it daily . Her words from morning came flashing back in his mind, earlier he thought of them as mere possessiveness but now understood the depth of it .
He was reminded of the hurt he felt when he saw priya's picture with the other man, though he knew it can never be true but still he felt betrayed....then how could he not think about Priya's turmoil when she saw him being close to Kriti .
Shalini's words were like a mirror to him which projected his misdeeds.
It was only yesterday when he thought that everything is fine, he has found his love, he is married to her and now they will have a 'Happily ever after' but no a lot of apologies, a lot of talks and a lot of actions which needed a explanation were left. And he had no idea how he will mend things, what explanation will he give her for the actions which doesn't have a justification .
" Maa..." , his words chocked down in his throat .
Shalini cupped his face;
" Ram mujhe pata hai mere sabd tumhe bure lag rhe hai par ye jaruri the, jaruri tha tumhe batana ki Jo tumne kiya vo bahot galat tha " .
" Par mujhe pata hai mera beta sab thiq ker dega " .
" Ram aaj Priya se baat karo, usse apni galti ki mafi mango, vo bahot samjhdar bachi vo samjhti hai par iska ye matlab nhi hai ki tum kuch na karo usse khud se samajhne ke lie chor do "
" Tum dono ko aaj lag raha hai sab thiq hai, par ye baate choti nhi hai ye tumhare kal pe asar daalegi, islie inhe aaj hi suljha ke apne nye rishte ki shuruat karo ", Shalini said caressing his cheeks .
" Ma..main sorry bolunga, jo vo chahegi vo karunga, I can't lose her ever ", tears flowing down his face while speaking.
" Chalo chup ho jao, aisi shakal bana ke Priya ke samne jaoge to vo dar ke bhaag jaegi ", she said wiping his tears .
Ram chuckled at her statement;
" Main aaj shaam ko Priya ko kisi acche se fine-dine restaurant mai dinner pe leke jaunga vaha usse acche se baat karunga " , ram said .
"Eehmm, ram tum phir galat ja rhe ho Priya bahot simple ladki hai, vo us kriti ki tarah mahengi chizo se khush nhi hoti, balki pyaar se kiye gye kaam usse acche lagte hai, vo saadgi (simplicity) pasand kerti hai ", Shalini spoke .
" Hn Jaan aap shi keh rhe ho, pata nhi mujhe kyu laga ki usse ye mahengi chize acchi lagegi balki meri Priya to sabse simple or sabse khaas hai main uske lie kuch aisa hi karunga simple aur khaas ", ram spoke with a smile .
Shalini made him sit beside her on sofa;
" Phir Jaan, abhi ma bula rha tha to kitna accha lag rha tha. Ma hi bulaya ker na waise bhi ab to koi aur hai teri Jaan " , Shalini spoke to lighten his mood.
" Kaisi baat ker rhe ho aap, mere lie sabse phle aap ho " , ram said hugging her .
" Apni biwi ko apni priority bana ab teri shaadi ho chuki hai, ek dusre ke sath time bitao, ek dusre ko jano, ek dusre ke likes-dislikes sab " .
" Hn Ja...maa maine kuch socha hai, main Priya..................................." .
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So that's it;
How was the chapter I hope you liked it, please leave a comment if you did, it makes me real happy 😁❤️.
This part might make a few of you bit sad but the conversation was much needed, Ram needed to see a mirror which reflected his deeds . I know even Priya is wrong and I will write that one too .
What do you think Ram was saying at last 👀.
Chalo tata 👋
Love & peace ❤️🤍❤️🤍
..................~ Shivangi
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