Hi there ! So, this is for you all as a Valentine's day gift. I know, I know you guys will be thinking, still there are 2 days for Valentine's day but I want it to be there in your hand at the starting of the Valentine's day. And tomorrow is my birthday, yep its on kiss day and one day before Valentine's day ( wink), and judging the way I love myself, its a festival for me. So, can't update tomorrow. This was what I thought, but then I update via phone na, so it was getting tough so I decided to update in two parts. The other part I'll try to update by tomorrow.
A special dedication to my special friend ria_borde. Happy birthday sweetheart. May God fulfils all your dreams and desires. Love you .
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The cheerful rays of the beaming Sun scattered inside the room and caressed her face lovingly. She turned towards his side, carving to snuggle in his warmth but alas ! she was greeted with the coldness of the empty bed. She rubbed her eyes and sat up. Her eyes fell on the yellow paper on her side table. She picked it up. It read:
You have an appointment with the doctor at 12. Robert will take you there, I won't be able to join you.
She re-read the note again and again, searched at its back, bottom, every corner innumerable times with a hope that may be he'll remember today's day. But whom she was kidding ? He never remember today's day. It wasn't important to him.
"Ma !",her four year son ran towards her and jumped on the bed.
"Baby !", she reciprocated his enthusiasm.
"How are you Ma ? Does it pain anymore ?", he frowned exactly like his dad.
"I am good champ.", she smiled.
Rudr kissed her on right cheek," Happy anniversary Ma."
Then he kissed Asmi on left cheek," Happy love day Ma."
" Thank you baby !", Asmi scoped Rudr in her arms and tickled him.
"Ma..oh..no...ma...leave."
"What's going on here ?", the motherly voice of her maid boomed in the room.
" Kaki ! Ma is being naughty.", Rudr tried to get out of his mother's hold.
"Now, you young lady leave your son ! Don't stress yourself, its not good for you.", Seema ordered.
Asmi pouted but let her son go.
"School time Ma ! Ta-taa", Rudr kissed her one more time and flew out of the room.
"How are you now ?", Seema inquired.
"I am awesome.", Asmi winked.
Seema looked at Asmi warmly and thanked God for protecting her. Asmi was like a daughter to her and Asmi have never treated her like a maid but as a part of the family. She still remember that horrible night, when they had received the news of Asmi's accident. She had fell on the ground sobbing but then she realised that she has to be strong for Kavy and Rudr. It took Asmi two months to regain her health and those two months were like a nightmare for everyone.
"Don't you dare to pull that stunt again, in fact you are not allowed to touch cars anymore. Do you know how much scared we were ? How much worried baba was ?", Seema scolded.
Asmi sighed and close her eyes. She know Kavy was worried but not in a way a lover is worried about his love. He was worried like a friend worries for his friend.
Their was an arranged marriage,business marriage to be precise. Kavy was 5 years elder to her. They both are pole apart. Kavy is a man of few words while she is a woman of thousands words. He don't believe in romance while she had spend her teenage reading romantic novels and waiting for a Prince Charming to sweep her off her feet, who would love her unconditionally and will be so romantic that he'll always make her always. But, isn't there a reason as to why these novels are categorised as fictional ? They are far away from reality.
They are indeed two different personalities, she loves him but he didn't love her !
He was a good husband, best in fact. He is a man of every girl's dream, rich, handsome, educated, caring and a family man. He remember her birthdays, fulfill all her desires, take care of her, make sure that she is happy and comfortable, spend time with her. What else a girl needs ? But, all she ever wanted was his love and he never fulfilled her this demand.
Every night when she lay in his arm, she never felt like he was making love to her. It feels like a physical activity they both indulge in to satisfy their body needs.
Every time when she claimed her love for him, he just smiled and say," Thank you."
She still remember the day very clearly when all her hope of him loving her back was shattered. She had finally asked him that will he ever love her ? And his reply broke her heart into million pieces. He gave her a sad smile and replied," Love happens only once and I had experienced that emotion. I won't be able to love again. I care for you. I respect you. I'll fulfill my every duty as a husband but I can't love you.I am sorry !"
"Asmi !", Seema's voice brought her back in the present.
"Haan.",
"Get ready ! You have an appointment.", Seema reminded.
Asmi nodded and went inside the bathroom. Who said life was fair ? Everyone can't have everything. She can't get the love of her husband. She was content with her life. She have a caring and loyal husband, a cute son. What else one needs ? She tried to console her heart once again. One can live without love and be happy. Can't one ?
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"Thank you doctor ! I'll take a leave now.", Asmi smiled.
As soon as she stepped out of the hospital, her phone rang.
"What did the doctor say ?", Kavy asked from the other line.
"My reports are normal and I am healthy", She informed.
"Good ! Asmi,please be ready at 7. One of my clients has thrown this stupid Valentine's day party and you have to come with me. Robert will pick you up. I will meet you directly at the venue."
"Ok. And Kavy....", she said softly.
"Yeah !"
"Happy 6th marriage anniversary.", her voice cracked at the end.
There was a silence for a few moments and then he said," Same to you."
And the line went dead.
