Guys I'm rewriting this chapter.
Last night I was way too sleepy when I wrote it 💀
Aakriti's Pov
It's been a week since my mother-in-law did the deed.
My hand is bit better but not completely fine and I still have to do house chores cause the maa-beti ka duo keep taunting me.
Still Ragini di tries her best to cover all the work herself so I don't have to go through any pain or hurt my hand as the skin of my pain is very delicate.
Me and Rishabh ji got closer due to this burn.
He makes sure I eat properly, applies medical cream on my hand.
We have started to talk normally and I can tolerate his presence now, in fact I like his presence now.
He still leaves every night to talk to Vicky bhaiya though so I go to sleep and he wakes up before me.
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"Aakriti, khana kha lo na" Rishabh ji pleads for the 100th time when I refused to not have dinner.
(Aakriti, please eat)
"Mujhe bhook nahi hai" I stated for the 100th.
(I am not hungry)
" You shouldn't skip your meal "He says as if I'm a kid.
" I would legit start vomiting if I even have a morsel of food"I tell him, which is a lie.
Today while I was making dinner the maa beti duo were purposely talking loudly saying I don't do any work and just waste Rishabh Ji's money by eating.
This made me lose appetite
"Aakriti, bacchon jaise behave mat karo" His annoyed voice said.
(Aakriti, don't behave like kid)
When I didn't reply he went out of the room , after few minutes he came in holding a plate which had food for me.
"Chup chap ye kha lo warna mai apne haathon se khila dunga" He says sternly.
(Eat it silently or I will feed you myself)
"Rishabh ji!" I sigh in defeat and take the plate from him and start eating.
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It was 6 in the evening and Rishabh ji asked me to get ready as he wants to go to market with me.
I wore a red saree with chand baliyan.
My hair was open with vermilion adoring the middle partition.
I tried to put little more effort on make-up than usual as this is the first time I'm going out with my husband.
I put little cheek tint to match the colour of my saree and did my eye makeup carefully. My lips were painted in nude lipstick but still something was missing.
Ah yes! bindi.
After I was done we both left the house.
Neglecting the disgusting looks my pyaari sasu maa gave me.
We both sat in the auto-rickshaw which took us to main market.
On reaching Rishabh ji took me towards the small stalls on the side of the road which were selling beautiful jhumkas, bangles and other accessories .
I got excited like a kid in chocolate world.
I asked the shopkeeper to pass me few earrings so I can have closer look.
Two of them caught my eye and I couldn't decide on one,maybe he can help.
I turned to Rishabh ji who was looking at other items "Kaunsi wali acchi hai?"
(Which one is better)
"Dono le lo" He smiles at me.
(Buy both of them)
"Sacchi?" I asked excitedly.
(Really?)
"Mucchi" he says.
(Really.)
"Bhaiya ye dono pack kardo" I tell the shopkeeper wale bhaiya and he nods taking the earrings from my hand.
"Aakriti, ye chudiya dekho" Rishabh ji speaks earning my attention.
(Aakriti, look at these bangles)
I look at the bangles he was showing.
"Bohot sundar hai" I say.
(They are very beautiful)
"Tumhari haathon m aur bhi sundar lagenge" He takes my hand and slide down the bangles "See, pretty right?"
I blush at his action and nod.
I didn't need to wear cheek tint as my cheek turns automatically red due to his talks.
"Bhaiya hum ye bhi le rhe hai" He tells the shopkeeper showing him the bangles.
After paying we roam further in the market stopping at shops here and there.
"Rishabh ji!" I groan and he humms.
"Mujhe bhook lagi hai" I tell him whining.
(I'm hungry)
"Aakriti, we need to take care of your health and market food is not at all good for you" He tries to reason out.
"Ugh, I don't have any digestion problem... its just little bit burn on my hand I don't know how junk food can affect it" I told him.
He literally behaves as if I'm admitted in hospital and will die if any inconvenience happens to me.
We both argue for two minute or so before he sighs in defeat.
He takes me to the momo stall and we had momos or should I say 'I had momos ' as He didn't eat more than two.
"Mmhm! ye kitna tasty hai Rishabh ji ek bite lijiye na" I say forwarding the momo towards his mouth.
He kept his eyes on me while doing so and it felt weird for some reason.
After we were done he took me to the street side florist and buys a gajra for me which again made my cheeks crimson red.
Why is he so romantic today?
"Ghumo" He says.
(Turn)
I do as he says, then I felt him doing something with my hair and I got he was putting the gajra.
"Sundar." He smiles at me so lovingly.
(Beautiful)
We did some more shopping and munching then he took my hand in his and with both walked mindlessly without sharing any words.
It was already late in night and the streets were almost empty and couldn't even find one single auto rickshaw,so we decided to walk him.
"Rishabh Ji, per dukh rhe hai" I whine
(Rishabh ji, my feets are hurting)
"Thodi der aur chal lo, aage ek bench hai waha baith jana" He says tightening his grip on my hand.
(There's a bench in little distance, walk for a bit then you can rest)
We walked for few minutes and then I saw a bench just under the street light.
We both sat there, he was looking ahead and I was staring at him.
Everyday I feel our relationship improving.
Bholenath, hume hamesha aise hi saath rakhna.
Feeling my gaze on him he turned and raised his eyebrow.
I just shook my head and smile.
When I thought he would turn away, he didn't and kept looking in my eyes.
To my surprise I couldn't look away either, his eyes were holding my captive and I felt staring at it.
"Aapki aankhon mein kuch, mehke hua se raaz hai." He says
"Kaise raaz?" I ask
"Ye toh aap hi bataiyega"
We both laugh and talk for a bit before going to home.
Everyone were already in there room except sasu maa who was sitting in the hall looking directly at the door.
"Aare samay ka koi thikan hai tum dono ko, itne der tak koi ghumta hai kya" She shouts as us as we enter.
(Are you both aware of the time, who stays out for this long)
"Maa, maine bataya toh tha ki aane mein der hogi" He says calmly
(Mom, I did inform you that we would be late)
"Itni der! Bahar hi raho dono ghar ghusne ki koi jarurat nahi hai"She said going to her room not forgetting to glare at me.
(This late! Stay outside, no need to come in)
We both went to our room after she was gone.
"Sorry,my mom is little short tempered" He said scratching the back of his head.
little short tempered? She's complete psycho.
I thought to myself.
I shook my head to him and smiled"Thanks for today"
He smiles.
"Acha, aaj achanak se ye ghumne ka plan kaise bana, promotion hua kya?" I ask him.
(Why did you take me out all of sudden though, did you get promoted or something)
I'm still confused, why he took me out on a... date?
Yes, it felt like a Date
My first date with my husband.
He just shakes his head.
"Kya hua, kuch bol kyu nahi rhe" I say when he reply.
(What happened, why are you not saying anything)
"Mujhe Vicky bhaiya se baat karni hai, tum so jao" He says and starts to go.
(I need to talk to Vicky bhaiya, you sleep)
He stops in middle and turns back "Happy valentine's day,special one."
And he leaves.
Happy valentines day
Have a lovely day
-wanderer