Chapter 45

Aadhi and Rishi were on their way to their home from Chennai airport after they returned from Maldives. She was curious, excited and nervous to step in their abode after so many months. Rishi felt her grappling with her own emotions and entwined their fingers and squeezed gently to give her the much needed comfort. No words were spoken yet his simple gesture helped her calm her labored breathe. She shut her eyes and leaned over his chest seeking the comfort from his embrace. Rishi placed his palm over her fist that was holding his shirt on his chest.

They arrived at the building and Rishi helped her out of the car holding her hand. Together they stepped into the private elevator and all the while Aadhi was leaing on to him. Her heart was thudding against her rib cage and her palms turned  sweaty. Just when the door opened Aadhi stood rooted and Rishi pecked her forehead.

With a smile together they stepped out of the elevator. Rishi gestured her to open the door and slowly Aadhi held the handle and pushed the door open. A wave of fragrance of rose hit her nostrils and she closed her eyes momentarily inhaling them. She opened her eyes with a smile and together they stepped in holding hand.

Chills ran down her spine and she felt goosebumps to see the bunches of roses, chocolates and plusies all over the living. A huge portrait from their wedding at Goa hung on the wall. Rishi let go of her hand and Aadhi ambled into the living, her each step touching the flowers, plushies. Rishi followed her in silence and hugged her from behind when she touched a cat plushie.

Aadhi: Rishu, why do you have so many plushies here and so many bunches of roses but why ?

Rishi: You know love. I bought all these for you. I started buying flowers, chocolates and plushies from day 1 after you left our home. There wasn’t even a day I stopped buying them for you and when we were in Goa and Maldives, I made sure the flowers and chocolates were delivered without fail. I couldn’t save all the flowers to show you so the least I could do is buy them everyday. Actually I have a picture of all the flowers I bought for you, I will show them later.

Aadhi tilt her head and smiled at his words. Rishi pecked her forehead and picked a box of chocolate. He was about to feed her but Aadhi stopped him and shared the chocolate with him.

Rishi: Ok now shall we get back to our holy heaven and please don’t hit me if you feel I made a mess of our room.

Aadhi knit her brows in confusion since she was curious to know the mess he had done. Together they ascended the stairs and stopped before the door. Aadhi pushed it open and shut her mouth with palms in shock at the sight in front of her.

Rishi scratched his head and followed her into the room. Aadhi looked around the room, the two side walls were filled with sticky notes and half of the wall opposite to the cot had random paintings of bubbles, stars, chocolates, ice cream, wings of a fairy, flowers, balloons and a magic wand in the middle while the other half was clean white.

Aadhi: Rishu, care to explain, you drew all these ? And why is the other half of the wall left white ?

Rishi: I m not an artist and I just drew all your favourites and the magic wand, angel wings are you. You did the magic in my life and as for the other half I wanted you to paint over there. We are equal in everything.

Aadhi touched the painting and then she moved to the sticky notes. She touched the first note and read the words in it.

” Aadhu’s Rishu, I love you baby “

One by one she started reading the notes slowly.

“ In your smile, I find my happiness “
” Love is not what you say but what you do “
” With you, I have everything I need” ” You are my today and all of my tomorrows”
” In your embrace, I found my home”

She went on and on and tears washed her cheeks as she continued to read them. A while later she started sobbing unable to get hold of her emotions. Rishi immediately rushed to her and pulled her to his embrace. Aadhi started hitting his chest while her sobs intensified.

Rishi: Shhhh, Aadhu, please stop crying. Did I hurt you baby ? I will remove them love, please stop crying.

Aadhi: Don’t you dare touch them, they are mine and you have no rights over them anymore.

Rishi smiled on hearing her words and crushed her in his embrace, giving a strong kiss on her crown.

Aadhi: Are you obssessed with me Rishu ?

Rishi: Tag my love with whatever name to your wish but I m in love, madly and deeply in love with you.

He carried her in bridal style and entered the closet with a wide smile. He let her stand and opened her wardrobe to reveal the another surprise. He had filled the wardrobe with the most elegant ethnic wears, casuals and nights wears. He pulled the draw and Aadhi saw lot of accessories matching to her outifts in it.

Aadhi: You are one crazy fellow Rishu.

She turned over to him and stood with her hands on her hip and glared at him. Rishi pinched her cheeks and kissed the corner of her lips to cool her.

Rishi: Baby, did you forget your swing in the balcony ?

He pulled her out of the closet and opened the door to the balcony. The swing was version 2.0 with flower vines and the balcony was beautiful with plants and mattress on the floor with cushions. Aadhi loved everything and jumped into Rishi’s embrace with her legs around his waist. She started peppering kisses all over his face which made Rishi chuckle.

Aadhi: Thank you so much Rishu, its so overwhelming and I have no words to express my emotions. I could see and feel your love for me and I m so so so happy, excited and I love you Rishu, love you so much.

Rishi moved to the swing and together they settled in it to enjoy the moment for a while. Rishi cupped her face and pressed their lips in a frenzied kiss. After a long kiss they parted their lips and Rishi couldn’t avert his gaze from her eyes and swollen lips. Aadhi sat next to him on the swing and leaned over his chest with her eyes closed.

Aadhi: You weren’t alone all those 6 months and I could see why. Please love me a little less Rishu. Some day you may have to share your love for more people and I might break to see the change in your love for me.

Rishu: Lets say we might have 5 kids for us.

Aadhi: What ?

Rishu: Not enough ? ok how about 7 then  or 8 , 9, 10 ? Not more than 10 Aadhu. You don’t love our home being big and with 12 of us we definitely need a mansion.

Aadhi: Mister get hold of your thoughts. I will never let you sleep in the same bed if you have any idea of 10 kids.

Rishi burst out laughing on seeing her reaction. Aadhi picked a cushion from behind and started hitting him.

Aadhi: Stop laughing, stop teasing me, stop it Rishu.

Rishi: Ok ok, relax. Love, I was just kidding. Now lets be serious. My love for you will never change no matter how many kids we might have in future. My words are not just of over confidence but you are my only confidence.

Aadhi moved to his lap and wrapped her arms around his neck with a smile. A few minutes later they returned to the room and Rishi gave her a package. Aadhi opened it and saw few boxes of herbal face pack.

Rishi: There was a lot of flowers and I couldn’t bring myself to dump them because they belonged to you rightfully so with the help of a herbalist I made this face pack from all the flowers I saved. He included some more products but they are natural too becasue I arranged for those things. My wife is a natural beauty so everything should be organic and natural. Am I right love ?

Aadhi placed the package on the teapoy and with a gentle pull holding his collars she bit his cheek. Rishi hissed gently yet Aadhi continued and bit his other cheek.

Rishi: Don’t blame me if you find marks over your body. Now finally on our bed.

He pushed her on the bed and hovered her directly attacking her lips. Breaking the kiss he rolled over pulling her above him and cupped her face with his palms.

Rishi: Are you happy baby ?

Aadhi bobed her head and pressed her lips on his eyes conveying the state of her mind and heart. They cuddled to sleep for a while but it was far away for them as they couldn’t control the excitement of being home after all those months. Since they couldn’t sleep together they decided to cook and entered the kitchen not before changing into shorts and T shirt. Aadhi entered the kitchen and felt nostalgic to see everything in place just like how she left things.

Rishi turned on the music and Aadhi’s hip and legs started moving on its own to the beat while she started picking the ingredients. Her hands froze to see the packets of puffed rice in one of the racks and a chuckle escaped her lips.

Rishi arrived to the kitchen and saw her swaying her hip and stomping her feet to the music. He simply leaned over the wall and watched his dream come true. Not less than a minute his eyes widened when Aadhi shook her ass too lost into the music. Rishi sauntered to her spanked her losing control over her acts.

Aadhi gasped to his acts and turned to him with a ladle in her hand. Before she could speak he caged her between him and the counter placing his hands on either side.

Rishi: Finally my wish came true.

He slowly leaned to her ear and Aadhi’s breathe hitched as always when his hot breathe fanned her neck.

Rishi: Nice shake baby, I couldn’t control myself from rewarding you with a spank but I think I made a mistake by stopping with just a spank. What do you say ?

Aadhi tried to get out of his cage but Rishi stopped her and without teasing further he helped her in cooking. An hour later they placed the casseroles on the table and Rishi hoisted Aadhi and made her sit on the table. Aadhi folded her legs and Rishi sat opposite to her on a chair. Aadhi served food in a single plate and they ate feeding each other having lot of fun.

Manjari was seated in her cubicle on her first day to work. Hema visited office and informed HR to complete the formalities for Manjari. She also introduced Manjari to few employees to help her feel comfortable. She was given a table in the floor of Managing director who happened to be Hema’s brother. She was given some files to go through by one of the senior staff and she made herself busy in it.

Her mobile started ringing and she saw it was from Vimal so she answered it immediately.

Vimal: Manjari, how are you doing ? Is everything ok ?

Manjari: Yes Vimal, Hema was here and she personally helped me with everything. I think I could do this so don’t worry.

Vimal: Thats great and all th best but just in case if you don’t feel good then give me a call ok ?

Manjari: Sure, I will do but I think I can do this.

Just then she saw someone standing by her side from her peripheral view and the person knocked on her table to gain her attention. Manjari rose to her feet and saw a tall and handsome man dressed up in 3 piece suit looking at her. Without a word she cut Vimal’s call and rose to her feet looking at the man in front of her.

Man: Manjari ?