✅ ABHIRA (6-year leap)

BONUS +1

Akshara sighed for the nth time. She was still in denial of the fact that Abhimanyu had forgotten today's day, their anniversary. It is their first wedding anniversary after all these years, for crying out loud. Forget the grand celebration he did not even send her a simple message wishing her. Huh,...If he didn't care then she was also not gonna say anything, two can play the game. 

After they left Udaipur, they got married once again in the humble setting of the court, on the same date as their previous perfect fairytale wedding with Rohan and Harshwardhan sir as their witnesses.

For the past year, Harshwardhan was the only adult Akshara and Abhimanyu communicated with and had a tacit understanding. Abhimanyu and his relationship had gotten more cordial. Sir had turned a new leaf since his divorce and was always in favor of Akshara, he had always thought that something was amiss with that tragic accident. 

Even though Abhimanyu and Akshara never talked to the folks back at Udaipur aside from Sir, they never stopped Abhir and Ruhi from having long chats with them. The kids were still small and needed everyone's love and attention, especially from the family members with whom they were so close. They didn't want to make too many sudden changes in their kids lives, as it would be too overwhelming for them.

Akshara drove back to her consultancy after an early morning recording gig. The rest of the day went in a blur as she got busy with all the pending cases.

-~*~-

Abhimanyu had purposely spent last night at the hospital doing late-night surgeries and once Akshara had left, he returned to execute his surprise. When the kids returned from school they too started to help and Flash was busy looking out for Akshara's arrival.

It was already evening when Akshara parked her car and was utterly dumbfounded to see her home decorated so beautifully. She was confused at first and was about to go check the nameplate to confirm that it was her own house, but stopped when she heard Flash bark and run toward her, instantly cuddling her legs. 

Akshara giggled at his antics and lovingly patted his silky fur making him wag his tail with excitement.

All her attention was on flash and hence she missed the slight movements around her, but suddenly stiffened a little when she felt someone blindfold her. She instantly relaxes when she feels both her hands being covered by tiny hands which pulled her inside the house. 

Soon a familiar scent greeted her and whispered "Happy wedding anniversary Jaan" in her ear and kissed her cheeks, sending waves of desire, making her jolt a little. Abhimanyu chuckles slightly with satisfaction, looking at the effect he still had on her.

Akshara internally curses herself for being so affected and promised to get back at him soon for his teasing.

He winks at the kids and they take Akshara to the room, pass her a gift and run out. Akshara removes her blindfold and sees them running away, she laughs at their cuteness and opens the gift, just to get another shock. A beautiful red dress lay there with a note. She picks it up and instantly a smile graces her lips.

NOTE - 

Dear Wife, Congratulations on achieving the very first milestone of our married life! All I want is to grow old with you! Whatever the circumstances be, I will be holding your hand and be there by your side forever and ever. 

Red symbolizes passion, love, and desire. I can't wait to see you coloured in my colour of love.

I love you jaan, hamesha forever 💕.

Yours, Abhi.

Akshara kisses the note and safely places it in her box full of memories, then quickly changes into the dress, which surprisingly fits her perfectly, accentuating her curves at all the right places.