Two weeks passed by with the usual routine. Vimal would wake up early and wait for Chaitra to wake up since she made it very strict for him to stay back until she woke up. She would smile that worked as a energy booster to him and Chaitra would hug him which Vimal started reciprocating slowly. Chaitra would kiss his cheek or forehead before they get ready for the day. Vimal was still holding back from initiating a kiss which was one of her condition but she didn’t force him and decided to wait for him open up completely.
They enter the kitchen and cook together sharing the details of the work and Chaitra would rant about her childhood which Vimal felt interesting and smile everytime she smiled.
They leave for work together and Vimal always made sure she is taken care in the office. They have lunch together in office and he would steal glances at her as many times as possible. There had been a lot of times when Chaitra got him staring at her and she would simply wink at him.
Chaitra took him by shock and surprise when she fed him the biryani which tasted too good according to her. Vimal couldn’t refuse anything she asked for and anything she did. Her innocent face and her love which he didn’t miss from her eyes. Everytime she hugged him and kissed his forehead mumbling I love you, he felt light hearted and as if the entire burden was taken away from him. He felt his soul refreshing and as if he was born new.
He is now got used to her wearing shorts and camisoles but he couldn’t stop the dreams which haunted him more. He stayed awake late night to avoid the dreams and he would watch Chaitra sleeping peacefully and she could sometimes hug him throwing her hand and legs over him.
Vimal woke up startled and his chest heaved as if he completed a marathon. He rubbed his face and ruffled his hair in frustration after waking up from another dream. He looked beside and saw Chaitra was missing which was unusual in the two weeks. He got down and looked for her in the balcony and saw her feeding the birds which now got used to her presence.
On hearing the footsteps Chaitra looked behind and smiled at him and just like that his heart found its peace and he smiled back at her. Chaitra rushed to him and hugged him throwing her hands around his neck and instantly Vimal hugged her and closed his eyes letting his soul to heal and surrender to her. He felt her lips against his cheek and she was about to pull back from the hug as always since she knew Vimal wouldn’t kiss her but he pulled her back and Chaitra felt her heart thudding against her rib cage when she saw him leaning closer. Vimal closed his eyes and kissed her forehead, his lips lingering for more than a second. Chaitra’s heart skipped a beat and on seeing him accepting all her conditions to move on and accept her.
Vimal saw tears rolling down her cheeks and wiped them with his thumb.
Chaitra: Thank you… I will take care of you and heal you.. thank you for accepting me and all my conditions. I love you Vimal.
Vimal let his guards down and hugged her pressing her lips on her temple.
Vimal: I trust you…
They stood for a while until Chaitra pushed him and stood with her hands on her hip and glared at him.
Vimal: What happened now ?
Chaitra: Hubby dear, Aadhi and Rishi bro have invited us to their home. Why didn’t you wake up early ? I don’t want to be late in meeting by bestie so now get out and get ready in the guest room and I will get ready in our home or we could get ready….
Vimal shut her mouth with his palm knowing what would be her last option. Chaitra chuckled and pushed him rushing to pick her clothes to get ready.
Vimal: Finally I will get to see my wife being happy with my sister.
He heard Chaitra screaming if he left to get ready and he immediately rushed to pick his clothes. An hour later they arrived at the parking and Vimal opened the door for her before he got in the driver seat.
Chaitra: We have dressed in the same color so buy me chocolate so stop by to buy all our favourite chocolates, ice cream and Malu’s favourite snacks too.
Vimal: Malini ?
Chaitra: Ofcourse, she would be there. Get together would be complete only when we are together.
Vimal hummed and they stopped by to buy everything Chaitra wanted for her and her friends. He watched her pick all the favourite sweets and chocolates of Aadhi and Malini while he picked Chaitra’s favourite ferrero rocher chocolates. On seeing that Chaitra pinched his cheek and Vimal payed for everything and once again they started driving to Aadhi’s home.
Chaitra entered inside calling for Aadhi and on hearing her voice from the kitchen she rushed over and hugged her and her belly. Rishi knocked Chaitra’s head with the ladle and she waved her hand with a smile.
Chaitra: Hi bro, how are you doing ?
Rishi: I was fine until now and I don’t think my buddy Vimal would be fine so let me lend him helping hands.
Aadhi scoffed at him but Rishi winked at her and walked out of the kitchen. He saw Vimal entering holding too many bags and helped him to place everything on the teapy and they placed the ice cream in the freezer. As soon as Malini arrived, Rishi and Vimal left them to enjoy and started playing video games.
Malini and Chaitra sat on the carepeted floor while Aadhi sat on the couch. They opened the snacks and sweets to start their gossips.
Aadhi: Chaitu, now tell us, what is happening in your life ? Though I can see my brother is all smiling, I want to hear from you.
Chaitra: Life is cool, your brother has changed a lot. You know today he kissed my forehead. He does everything I ask for.
Malini: Cruel girl, you made him your slave already ? Poor Vimal bro, before I leave for the day, I will train him to control you.
Chaitra: As if he will listen to you. He is actually happy and enjoying my attention. He is ready to move on and I m happy that he trust me in the process.
Malini: Really ? Wow thats a great news and now we shall celebrate that your life is on right track.
They were chatting and laughing loud that Rishi and Vimal were able to hear their laughter. Chaitra noticed Aadhi’s feet swelling and immediately rose to her feet dusting her hands.
Chaitra: Oii, where have you kept the oil to massage your feet.
Aadhi: Let it be, Rishu will do that later. Lets watch a movie.
Chaitra stood with her hands on her hip and immediately Aadhi pointed to the oil that was placed on the stand below the teapoy. Chaitra picked the oil and sat on the couch comfortably. She poured some oil and started massaging Aadhi’s feet yet their chatting never stopped and they continued with Aadhi feeding Chaitra.
Vimal and Rishi who walked out to get some drinks saw Chaitra massaging Aadhi’s feet and smiled at their bond. Vimal couldn’t avert his gaze from his wife who was laughing to her heart on something Malini cracked. Aadhi cleared her throat and Chaitra questioned raising her brows. Aadhi signaled her to look at Vimal and Chaitra smiled on seeing him looking at her. Rishi picked a beer and showed it to Aadhi seeking her permission and Aadhi let him enjoy for a day. Vimal stood hesitating to ask Chaitra if she would be ok with him having drinks. Malini noticed it and punched Chaitra with a glare.
Malini: Idiot, can’t you see, your husband is awaiting for your permission to drink a beer.
Chaitra waved her hands to him to go ahead and Vimal returned to the room and saw Rishi has already settled with snacks and beer. Vimal sat next to him and together they opened a bottle and Rishi smiled placing the bottle next to him. They resumed their games and Rishi cleared his throat.
Rishi: How is life going on ? I see now you need your wife’s permission to drink. Things are working out right ?
Vimal: On the day we got married, you said I m a lucky guy. You said those words because you knew about Chaitra’s love for me right ?
Rishi: Yes, Chaitra wanted Aadhi and Malini with her on the day her father’s friend visited with the family to fix the wedding. Aadhi came to know about Chaitra’s love for you the same day. She tried a lot to convince Chaitra but she was firm in her decision so we had to accept it. So she confessed is it ?
Vimal: Yes, the very night of the day we got married.
Rishi: How is it going then ?
Vimal: She is both ice and fire, calm and storm, pure but not so innocent. I know the pain of being betrayed and being unloved and I couldn’t do that to her. She is slowly healing me and I m happy we are in the right track in our life. I did have a guilt that she doesn’t deserve a broken man like me but she left no stone unturned to make me realize that I deserve a life, family. Do you think I rushing in my thoughts, you know.. like tomorrow will be one month to our marriage.
Rishi: Aadhi saw me once at her college and I think she saw me merely for few minutes but she fell in love with me even when she never got to see me until our wedding was fixed.
Vimal: Got my answer.. thank you Rishi. If someone had ben in your place sure he would have not stood by me but you did. If you hadn’t spoke about me marrying on that day may be I would been drowing in pain and alcochol by now but you saved both our lives.
Rishi: you don’t have to thank me Vimal, just let out all your pain and give a chance to your life. All those 3 girls are full of life and they don’t know to hurt anyone, they deserve all the happiness in the world.
Vimal smiled and bobed his head. They heard Aadhi calling and walked out without any delay. They saw the girls had ordered food and setting the table to have lunch together. They had food with lot of fun and banters and stayed until evening watching movie and playing games. Later Vimal and Chaitra dropped Malini at her home before they arrived at their home. They had light dinner and hit the bed immediately. Vimal smiled on seeing Chaitra snuggling by his side and closed his eyes feeling content.
In the morning Vimal woke up and saw Chaitra walk out of the bathroom with a towel around her body and water dripping from her hair. Chaitra froze on seeing him wide awake and gulped on seeing him walking towards her. She tried to enter the closet but Vimal held her wrist and pulled her to him. Her body was pressed against his and he could feel her bosoms and chest heaving against him. He traced the water, following it until it found its solace into her cleavage.
Vimal leaned closer and sucked on the water droplet on her collarbone and Chaitra moaned feeling his lips against her bare skin. He hugged her and started peppering kisses on her neck and chest. Chaitra pushed him and tried to escape from him but Vimal caught the towel which slipped from her body. Vimal froze on seeing her all naked and immediately Chaitra sat on the bed and covered herself with the duvet but she could feel his intense gaze on her.
Vimal sauntered to her and caging her between his arms he kissed her cheek, jawline and holding her chin he pressed his lips on her forehead, eyes and nose. He looked at her eyes and then at her lips. On seeing her close her eyes giving her consent he started kissing her. Their lips moved in sync and Vimal pushed her on the bed and hovered her continuing to kiss her.
Chaitra wrapped her hands around his neck and Vimal threw the duvet and mumbled beautiful on seeing her body. He lowered his head and started kissing her chest and his hands fondled on her bosoms. Encourage by her moans he kissed her bosoms and bit her tits. Chaitra hissed in pain and Vimal shot open his yes looking at her.
He gulped on noticing their position and her bare chest. He instantly moved away and sat on the edge of the bed holding his head.
Vimal: Fuck..
