Myra was combing her hair in a hurry when Keshav walked out of the washroom whistling and drying his hair. He moved behind her and pushed her aside looking at himself in the mirror, rubbing his beard. Myra scoffed and pushed him with a glare.
Keshav pouted and started looking for costume to wear.
Keshav: What should I wear butterfly ? Help me please.
Myra again pushed him away from the wardrobe and picked a pastel green shirt and black pant.
Myra: How did you manage your works before our marriage ? You are literally doing nothing and want me to do everything for you. How many works will I do at a time ? Now get ready and drop me at the academy or should I take my car ?
Keshav pulled her close to him and started kissing her caressing her cheek with his thumb. When they pulled back from the kiss he saw her leaning on his chest.
Keshav: I know you are tensed about the stage performance by the college students but trust me, they will rock the stage.
Myra: Just 2 days left for the programme Ketchup and today is stage rehearsal with the principal. I m so damn nervous.
Keshav: Don’t ever doubt yourself, your talent or your capability little one. Take a breathe and relax, go have breakfast and I will be down before you complete it. Do you want me to pick you from the academy or from the college ?
Myra: No, I will come on my own. I m not sure of the time the rehearsal will end.
Keshav: Ok, I will wait for you at home. Now tell what will I get after the program becomes a super success ?
Myra: Shouldn’t it be the other way around ?
Keshav: Sure, I will get a gift for you but it would be fair only if I get something in return for boosting your confidence level.
Myra: Ofcourse my cheer leader will get something in return but now get ready and meet me downstairs. Please ketchup.
She pouted leaving the room. Once she was gone he changed into the shirt and pant Myra chose for him. Myra was waiting for him and together they had breakfast. He dropped her at the academy and carried on with his work.
Myra and Naina got done with their training at the academy and drove to the college. This was another milestone of her career since she was given the responsibility to train the students for the program where the Governor would be the chief guest. They were on pins and needles the whole time of rehearsal. Myra was constantly looking at the principal’s face to see any reaction for the performance.
She sighed in relief only when the Principal’s lips twitched a little. Immediately Myra squeezed Naina’s hand giving a smile to her.
Myra: Madam, do you want me to do any changes in the program or the choice of songs ?
Principal: No, I m really impressed on seeing the students perform. Initially I had a doubt about my decision on choosing you both and my doubt persisted even after the staffs poured out their appreciation for your efforts but now I must say you both are truly and highly talented. Keep it up.
Myra/ Naina: Thank you so much madam.
Principal took her leave and Myra and Naina had exchange of words about the program with the students and Naina dropped Myra at home.
She reached their room and saw Keshav was seated on the couch and scrolling through his mobile with a pillow on his lap. Passing a smile to him, she quickly refreshed and sat on the other end of the couch stretcheing her legs. Keshav removed the pillow from his lap and scooted a little closer to her. Smiling at his gesture she placed her legs on his thigh and Keshav started pressing them.
Keshav: How was your day little one ?
Myra: Tiresome yet good. Me and Naina had to stand for a long time today but everything was worth. Principal loved the performance and appreciated me and Naina. I just hope things go the same way the day after tomorrow.
Keshav: Didn’t I say you will ace the opportunity given to you ?
Myra: You trust me more than I trust myself and I wanted to do it for you.
Keshav pulled her toes to crack them and Myra yawned feeling relaxed. Shortly she fell asleep and Keshav placed a pillow beneath her head and pecked her forehead leaving her to have a nap.
He reached downstairs and saw Archana and Vasundra in a serious discussion.
Keshav: Are you both planning on signing some international treaty ?
Archana: Keshav, we met the astrologer today and he said we should do the nuptial thread changing ritual two days later. What do you say ?
Keshav: She is tired of her work and even now she slept immediately after returning. Let her wake up and I will discuss with her.
Vasundra: She will not deny if you agree Keshav.
Keshav: But I will not decide without her having her consent aunty. Lets wait for her wake up ad discuss this later.
He entered he kitchen and Archana screamed from the hall calling him.
Archana: Are you hungry Keshav ? Shall I serve you dinner ?
Keshav: No maa, I m just preparing soup for Myra. She is very tired and weak.
Vasundra and Archana smiled at each other giving a known smile. Keshav was watching TV when Myra walked downstairs. She sat next to him and leaned on his shoulder. Vasundra cleared her throat and Myra looked at her mother.
Myra: When did you come maa ?
Vasundra: The train reached on time so I arrived an hour back. Tell me how are you ?
Myra rolled her eyes and moved to the kitchen to drink water, Keshav followed her and served a bowl of soup to her. She shook her head but he glared at her to complete it. They returned to the hall with Myra holding the soup bowl.
Archana: Myra, we decided to have the ritual to change your nuptial thread two days later. Will that be ok for you ?
Myra: Ok for me but please don’t call me for any shopping.
Vasundra: But you will have to choose the gold chain to your choice Myra. What if you don’t like our selection ?
Myra: Leave that to ketchup. He will select for me and his choice will be perfect. You both take care of rest of the things.
Keshav smiled at her confidence in his choice of things and informed the women that he will buy the chain for his wife.
On the day of the college event Myra got ready in a silk saree and braided her hair. She adorned with simple jewels and jhumkas to match with the saree. The event was in the evening and she informed Keshav to arrive directly for the event. Naina picked up Myra and they reached college by afternoon to help the students with their last minute rehearsal and costumes.
The Governor had arrived and the program was about to start. It was a total of 6 performances by Myra’s students. She was constantly looking at the crowd searching for Keshav.
Her mobile started ringing and she saw the call was from Keshav so she answered it immediately with a frown due to missing him.
Myra: Ketchup, I miss you. Where are you ? I thought you will be here.
Myra: My wife looks very beautiful even with that frown on her forehead. Should I come over and give you something that will get rid of that frown ?
Myra: You are here ? where are you Ketchup ? I need to see you. Please.
Myra looked around searching for him and Keshav stood from where he was seated and waved hands towards her. Myra’s lips stretched into a wide smile and waved back to him.
Keshav: All the best little one. Lets party after the program and I will give you anything you ask for your success today.
Myra: Are you sure Keshav ?
Keshav: Bad move Myra, now I will have to wait until we return home to claim my addiction. Is there a way we could sneak out to have a pre success celebration ?
Myra: Shut up Ketchup, I m just happy and feel overwhelming to have you by myside. You give me immense strength.
Keshav moved away from his seat to a corner where they could see each other clearly.
Keshav: Look at me Myra
Myra looked at him and Keshav pouted his lips passing a kiss to her. Myra was shocked to his act in the public and cut the call before he could pull out another stunt yet she couldn’t stop the blush creeping into her cheeks. Keshav smiled at her reaction and to hide his own smile he scratched his eyebrow and returned to his seat.
The program started with the address of the chief guest and the very first program was a classical song by Myra’s students. Her palms started sweating and she stole glances at Keshav who was truly enjoying every program which gave her a relief.
At the end of every performance she saw the real excitement from the audience from the way were cheering and enjoying. She sighed in complete relief when the last performance came to an end and one of the chief guest addressed the audience and appreciated the students for their performance. Later the principal addressed the closure speech and she specially thanked Myra and Naina for her efforts to train the students.
Right at the moment Myra looked at Keshav who was already looking at her. Her mobile pinged with notification and she saw it was message from Keshav to meet him at the parking to leave together.
Myra bade bye to Naina and rushed to the parking. Keshav stood leaning on the car and as soon as Myra arrived he gave her a bunch of yellow roses. Myra inhaled the fragrance of the roses and for a mere second the similar bunch of yellow roses from the past flashed in her mind but she ignored it not wanting to crash the present beautiful memory with the past one.
Myra: Flowers are very beautiful Ketchup. Did you enjoy the program ?
Keshav: I should give you a speech on how amazing it was and the students were on fire. All credits and thanks to my beautiful wife. Now tell me what do you want for acing another opportunity given to you ?
Myra: Ketchup, its already night and the climate is very chill, shall we go to the beach ?
Keshav opened the passenger door for her without a word and Myra got seated with a squeal. Keshav got in the driver’s seat and started driving to the beach.
Hardly 30 minutes they arrived at the beach and walked to the shore holding hands. The serene beauty of the sea on the full moon night with chill breeze was something Myra wanted to admire with her husband and that was on her bucket list.
Now she sat on the sand with her hands wrapped around her legs pulled to her chest and she smiled at the waves teasing the shore non stop. Keshav wrapper his jacket around her and she saw him sitting next to her from her peripheral view.
She was watching the sea and Keshav was watching her.
Myra: You should see the beauty in front of you.
Keshav: Yeah, I m doing that. Trust me, the most beautiful sight I have ever seen in my life .
He said without averting his eyes from her. Myra blushed to his words and closed her eyes when she felt him leaning towards her and his hot breathe fanning the side on her neck. She gulped hard when he kissed her earlobe with his lips lingering a little longer.
Her ear turned red and her chest started heaving as her breathe labored. He bent a little and placed akiss on her pulse and she opened her eyes instantly. Keshav was feeling his desires rushing in his blood and before he could continue further he heard her calling him.
Myra: Ketchup….
Keshav panicked to see her restless face. He cursed himself for going over board and held her hand to console her.
Keshav: I m sorry butterfly, I shouldn’t have done without your consent. I m so sorry. Please forgive me.
Myra: Keshav….
Keshav stopped for a moment and looked at her eyes glistening with tears but her calling Keshav was contrast and he couldn’t guess or read her mind.
Keshav: Please say something little one. You are scaring me.
Myra: I had a dream in the early morning hours of the day we got married. I saw this happening that day but I couldn’t see your face. I just saw the silhouette of the person but my dream came true Ketchup. It was you, you spoke the same words.
Keshav: Did I kiss you too ?
Myra nodded her head with a blush and he knew the tears were out of her ecstatic state. Myra leaned on his shoulder and he wrapped his arm around her with his head resting on hers.
Keshav: What do you think of the dream coming true butterfly ?
Myra: I don’t know but I m happy ketchup, truly happy and content with my life with you. I don’t want to name anything to what I feel but I m loving this.
Keshav smiled and stroke her arms while she snuggled into his chest holding his shirt in her fist.
Keshav Mv: We are destined to be together butterfly. Nothing in the world can separate us. You are mine and I m yours Myra.
Keshav: So what do I get in return now ? We agreed to gift each other for your success.
Myra: What do you want Ketchup ?
Keshav: I will ask you once we reach home. Now shall we leave, you must be hungry.
Myra: I m not hungry today Ketchup. May be I m so excited to live this moment and don’t need food but I just need you by my side.
Keshav kissed her hair and his fingers caressed the knuckles of her palm he was holding.
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