Destined to be yours

Chapter 40| Karwa Chauth

Ahana, after getting ready in a red Saree, headed downstairs to see everyone present. The ladies were dressed in beautiful sarees while the Male were dressed in traditional wear. All were present at the dinning table except bua ji.

Ahana:"Good morning "

Angali:"Good morning beta. Neil Where is Neil?

Ahana:"Oh Maa actually he is sleeping "

Angali:(Frowns)"Why?Won't he keep a fast for you. Wait I'll wake him up"(Before Ahana could say something a voice spoke)

Voice:"no need mom"

Ahana turned to see Neil standing there all dressed like the other men of the house. He smiled at his mother as he sat down next to Ahana while she continued to stare at him in shock.

Neil:(Whispering to Ahana as he snaps her out of her shock)"I know I am handsome but  staring at your husband in front of our family could lead you to tremendous teasing. Just a warning "(He said winking)

Ahana snapped out of her thoughts and looked around to see everyone busy within themselves. She looked back at Neil and whispered back.

Ahana:"I thought you weren't going to keep a fast today?"(She asked as her thoughts went back to yesterday's evenings before buaji  came home)

Flashback...

After Ahana told Shruti and Preeti about karwa chauth and after they finished few preparations for it, They decided to rest a little.  Ahana went up to her room and saw Neil who was watching news on the tv in their room.

Ahana:(As she cleaned up the room a little bit)"Neil, Shruti bhabhi was telling me that every year even the men of the house do karwa chauth fast for their wife. Apparently papa started the tradition and now Rohan bhai also does it. Preeti was saying that if Sid doesn't do it then she will make him sleep on the couch for a week.(She said smile but all she got as a response was hmm)"Neillll are you even listening to what I am saying?"

Neil:(looking at Ahana)"Huh?"

Ahana:(glaring at him)"So you didn't hear a word I Said?"(Neil gave a small smiles while Ahana sighed)"Never mind you watch your tv"(She starts to head out but stops as Neil holds her hands and pulls her towards him causing her to fall in his lap on the bed. Ahana gasps as she starts to get up but Neil stops her as he holds her waist tightly)

Neil:"Sorry"(He said softly as he looked at her)"Now tell me I'll listen" (He said as he turned the tv off)

Ahana:"nothing I was just talking about Preeti and Sid."

Neil:"Oh yeah he is keeping the fast for her right? He was just teasing her "

Ahana:"Well he succeeded for sure. Preeti was irritated"

Neil:"Yeah well I hope he can actually do it because it is his first time fasting and as we both know he is a big foody"

Ahana:"Oh stop teasing him. I know you are also a big foody"

Neil:"yeah so it won't matter for me though"

Ahana:(In her mind)"Oh so Neil isn't gonna fast. Why are you feeling sad Ahana? He is trying to move on you should be happy with his efforts. So what if he doesn't keep a fast for you. You will keep a fast for him na. Stop worrying over all this. Keeping the fast is his choice. Plus he still doesn't love me so why would he fast for me"

Neil:(Breaking her thoughts)"Where are u lost Ahana?"

Ahana:"Huh? Oh actually I was just thinking about tomorrow's fast. Neil if you are going to office tomorrow please come home on time. You have to open my fast."