A Week later:
It was a sunday and Vimal along with Chaitra arrived at Hari and Kavitha’s home to spend some time with them. Hari and Kavitha welcomed them with their whole heart and they got settled in the living. Chiatra gave the sweets and the gifts she bought for them.
Kavitha: You don’t have to be formal and buy all these for us Chaitu. Just your presence is all we need and we will be happy to spend some time with you both.
Chaitra: Mom, this is not formality but I wanted to give you gifts out of love.
Hari and Kavitha smiled on hearing her call her mom and Vimal’s heart skipped a beat on seeing her treat his parents with utmost love.
Kavitha: If my daughter is happy giving us gifts then I will vacate a room for all your gifts. I will treasure them in my life just like I will treasure you. Now let me place the dishes and we shall have lunch first.
Chiatra followed Kavitha to the kitchen to help her and Hari noticed Vimal’s eyes following Chaitra’s every movements.
Kavitha: So how is your life now ? Is he treating you good ?
Chaitra: Mom, your son is too bad. I kissed his cheeks twice but he is too stingy to return one atleast.
Vimal who entered the kitchen choked on hearing her words while Kavitha stood bewildered on Chaitra’s bold statement but on seeing Vimal’s face she burst out laughing.
Kavitha: I think you should deal with him about this. If he doesn’t listen to your words then may be punish him but keep me out of this. My poor ears.
Chaitra: Mom, its just a cheek kiss so chill and like you said, I will punish your son later when we return home.
Kavitha muffled her laughter and walked leaving the duo to handle the matter. Vimal looked at Chaitra but she just shrugged it off trying to take another casserole from the island.
Vimal: What was that ? Why did you complaint mom about me ?
Chaitra: Its not complaining hubby dear, I m just pouring out my poor heart. Now calm down and lets have food, I m starving.
She kissed his cheek mumbling ” kiss no. 3 ” and walked out with tailing her. Kavitha saw Vimal holding his cheek in his palm and guessed what would have happened. She felt her heart swell in happiness to see Chaitra taking care of her son who deserved all the happiness in the world.
Vimal, Chaitra sat next to each other opposite to Hari and Kavitha who sat next to each other. Maid was about to serve the food but Chaitra stopped and served for them and passed the cassrole to Vimal who started serving for her which Hari and Kavitha noticed with a smile. Chaitra kept transfering few items from her plate to his and never did Vimal complaint once.
Hari: Should I thank Vimal or my daughter for relieving me from my duties now ?
Chaitra: Ofcourse your daughter dad but I will let him take the credits. Poor fellow let him enjoy.
Vimal: Excuse me, it was my decision to relieve dad from business so why would you offer credits as if it was your decision ?
Chaitra: Mr. hubby, you wanted time but I made you to take over immediately. Our poor dad has worked for years and here you were lurking around.
Vimal: It was my decision and I offered you to join office.
Chaitra: Mom, dad look at him, he wouldn’t let me enjoy a little credit and I m telling you already, I will come here straight from office if he suffocates with me with too much work.
Hari: Don’t worry, I will make you the CEO and he will under work under you then.
Vimal: I already lost my place here ? Good then, let her stay here and I will go back alone. Let your daughter live be a princess here.
Chaitra: Thank you hubby dear, I will stay with mom and dad for few days and its not like you will let me do..
Vimal immediately shut her mouth with his palm and glared at her, shook his head clearly giving a signal to zip her mouth. Hari and Kavitha had a good entertainment and felt content that their son is in safe hands now. Chaitra removed Vimal’s hand continued her food.
Hari: Vimal, take care of Chaitra at office, introduce her as your wife and make sure everyone treat her with respect.
Vimal bobed his head and hissed when Chaitra pinched his thigh.
Kavitha: What happened ?
Vimal: Its spicy mom
Kavitha: Next time I will make sure to avoid adding chilli in the sweet.
Chraitra bit her lips to stop her laughter and saw Vimal glaring at her. She silently shook her head and focused on her food.
They spent time until dinner and all the while Vimal couldn’t avert his gaze from Chaitra watching her talking and smiling with his parents. Chaitra bade bye to Hari and Kavitha promising to call them everyday.
Vimal started driving and saw Chaitra leaning on the window and she had her eyes closed.
Vimal: You don’t need pretend wifey, its not like you are scared of me.
Chaitra smiled sheepishly and Vimal continued driving but suddenly he stiffened when Chaitra leaned over his shoulder.
Vimal: Thank you, for caring and treating my parents with love and respect. I never saw them smile in a long while except when Rishi and Aadhi visited them. I thought, I would never be able to give the happiness of being a family with them but you gave them the love they yearned for all these months.
Chaitra: You don’t have to thank me hubby dear, they are our parents and I will love and care them just like I do to my parents.
Vimal felt like kissing her crown at that moment but stopped himself but he couldn’t stop the smile on his face. They reached home and Chaitra got changed into her usual night clothes and hit the bed immediately. Vimal took his time and when he laid on his side, Chaitra immediately moved close to him and kissed his cheek mumbling good night. Vimal mumbled a good night with a smile in return and they drifted into sleep immediately.
The next morning Chaitra woke up first and saw Vimal wasn’t in the bed anymore. She jumped out and entered the washroom to get ready and and walked out dressed in a formal attire. She entered the kitchen and saw Vimal on a call but he was also focusing on the breakfast. She moved to his front and took over the task to flip the pan cakes but Vimal couldn’t speak a work and gulped to see the proximity. Her fresh fragrance made clouded his senses and there was hardly any space between them.
Chaitra moved away and placed the breakfast on the dinin table as if nothing happened. Vimal informed his PA that he would meet at office and cut the call before he took an exaggerated breathe. He saw the shirt fit her curves perfectly and her hair was tied in a high pony tail.
Chaitra: You can look at me as long as you want but lets reach office on time. I don’t want to be late on my first day hubby dear.
Vimal was sat next to her and was about to touch his breakfast but Chaitra caught his hand stopping him.
Chaitra: You haven’t said good morning, no morning and no morning kiss hubby. You are too bad.
She huffed and let go of his hand and started with her breakfast. Once they were done Chaitra placed the dishes back in the kitchen and rushed to their bedroom to grab her handbag. She smiled at him and was about to open the door but Vimal held her wrist and pulled her into a very gentle hug.
Vimal: Very good morning and all the very best on your first day. I will be there to take care of you still you can always come to me if you face any trouble.
Chaitra bobed her head with a smile and placed her cheek over his chest.she felt his heart beating eratically and slowly gave a pat over his chest to calm his heart.
Chaitra: Shhhh, calm down hubby dear, its just me, your Chaitra, your wife, everything is fine. You aren’t alone anymore.
Surprisingly his heart calmed down like it knew her for years and was trained to obey her words. Feeling him relax Chaitra pulled back from the hug and pecked his forehead catching him off gaurd. She opened the door and rushed out with a smile leaving him rooted in his place. Vimal wiped the tear that threatened to escape from his eyes.
Vimal Mv: Why did you take so long to come in life ? I feel so vulnerable and I m craving for your care and your love.
He heard her call him and quickly walked out locking the door behind. They got in the car and Chaitra felt nervous and bit her lips to relax her mind.
Chaitra: Hubby dear, shall I hold your hand for a while ? I feel nervous and excited too, its too much.
Vimal showed his palm and Chaitra interlaced their fingers. Vimal felt the chillness in her palm and continued driving lettting her hold him or may be it was him holding her to calm his senses.
They arrived at the office and his PA rushed to open the door for him. Vimal rushed to Chaitra’s side and opened the door for her and held out his hand for her to hold. Together they entered the office and everyone were looking at Vimal who for the first time was walking holding a girls’ hand. They reached his floor and Vimal stood in the middle gaining the attention of the employees in the floor.
Vimal: Hello everyone, I hope you all received the official mail that new COO will be taking charge today. I m happy to introduce my wife Mrs. Chaitra Vimal and she will be working as the new COO.
All the employees in the floor cheered for Chaitra and she smiled in return. Vimal placed his palm over her back and Chaitra’s heart fluttered to his simple gesture. They walked ahead and Vimal opened the door to the room that was beside his room.
Vimal: I will be in the next room and you can come anytime if you need my assistance.
Chaitra saw the glass wall and a door connecting to the next room. She tilt her head and saw Vimal as if asking for an explanation. Vimal cleared his throat and pulled the chair for her to be seated.
Vimal: Dad planned this room for you so its his idea to have the rooms connected.
Chaitra hummed and sat in the chair and offered a prayer folding her hands. Vimal placed a file before her and pointed to the spot where she had to sign and officially take over as COO.
Vimal: You will only report to me and everyone will treat you with respect just like they treat me. You can either come over to my room or call me over intercom if you need my help.
Vimal opened the connecting door and entered his room. He sat in his seat and looked at her for a fleeting moment and quickly averted his gaze when Chaitra looked at him.
Vimal Mv: god, this is gonna be pure torture. How would I focus on work while she is just a door away from me and watching me all the time.
He closed his eyes and huffed to calm his mind and slowly turned to her side and relaxed to see her focused on a file. He continued to gaze her and he couldn’t stop himself from noticing every single details of her. He saw her picking up the receiver of the intercom and frowned immediately.
Vimal: She doesn’t know anyone where so whom is she calling now ?
His intercom rang and he smiled on seeing it was from his cute and beautiful wife. He picked up and mumbled hello, curious to hear from her.
Chaitra: Staring is rude hubby dear. I feel shy and please don’t blame me if I m not productive at office. Now don’t choke and focus on work, I will meet you for lunch.
She cut the call and turning to him she winked before continuing to learn her work. Vimal entered the washroom and groaned being caught.
Vimal: Why ? Why am I not able to control myself ?
Vimal Mv: Should I even control myself around her ? She is my wife and she is in love. I may not be in love with her but atleast I could try to give a chance to our marriage. Why should she suffer just because I suffered a broken marriage ?
