Blessed With Five Husbands

EPISODE 24 MANAN

Ketaki : Did this appear at five different places because you love him more than the rest of them?

Bali checks his mark. It's only in one place.

Bali : Is it true? Does she love him more than me?

Dhani : No, mother. He wished that his spousal mark makes him look more charming and the Lord has granted his wish.

Bali : Ah! That's what it is. Ha, my wife, of course, loves me the most.

Ketaki : Oh! Then, let's continue our daily routine. Go to the temple with Aatreya. He was waiting for you.

She peeks at Aatreya.

Dhani : Yes, Mother.

Aanan looks at Bali who is sitting somewhat anguished. He sits down besides him.

Aanan : Brother Bali, look at my spousal mark. What do you think? Doesn't it look beautiful?

Bali : Absolutely not. It looks like someone has plucked the petals from the flower and thrown them here and there on your face. It looks brutally crushed.

Aanan : Hahahahaha. Brother, I don't know about the flower you are talking but something else is being crushed right now. You know what it is? Hahahaha.

Bali : I won't think twice before really smashing your delicate face.

Aatreya : Stop it you two.

Mithun enters into the house and looks at everyone in the hall.

Mithun : Mother? Good morning.

Bela : Ah! My son, you are back. I missed you.

Mithun : Why is everyone here in the hall? Are you discussing something?

He greets Ketaki.

Aatreya : Nothing special. How did it go there?

Mithun : The situation in Kalighat is not good brother. We will have to do something very soon.

Aatreya : Hmm... let's talk about it in the Court. Freshen up and have your breakfast first.

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Mithun : Brother Bali's spousal mark? So, she consummated with all of them.

He looks at Manan to see his spousal mark.

Mithun : Where is yours?

Manan : Ah! I.. I didn't ..do it yet.

Mithun : Maybe she will consummate with me too. Afterall I am also her husband. She won't leave me, right?

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After returning from the Court Mithun goes to Dhani's room.

Mithun : Wife, may I come in?

By the voice she knows who it is.

Dhani : Yes.

Mithun comes in and looks at her. She is sitting there covering her whole body.

Mithun : Wife, I... I wanted to say... let's consummate tonight. Let me be your husband too. I don't know why you avoid me.

Dhani : To.. tonight? Uh... I have already promised to consummate with Manan tonight.

Mithun : Oh! Okay. Then, we can consummate tomorrow.

Shyly, she turns away from him and gulps.

Dhani : O.. okay.

Mithun : She is doing it again; avoiding looking at me. Am I that ugly for her? (frowns) Then, I will take my leave.

Dhani : Huh? Hus....?

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The night approaches. Dhani adorns herself with jasmine flowers. She keeps her arms covered completely. Manan enters the room. He is dressed elegantly. She is waiting for him on the bed.

Manan : I could not read even a sentence. That book was obscene and vulgar. What do I do now?

He is feeling anxious. But, once he feels Dhani's heart, he immerses into her feelings.

Manan : She is feeling this intense love for me?

He walks to her bed.

Manan : Wife, I will be yours now.

Her cheeks become red. He sniffs the scent of jasmine.

Manan : Jasmine? How did you know I like jasmine scent?

Dhani : I just know.

Manan : (smiles) You are looking so beautiful tonight.

He takes one step closer to her bed, but pulls it back and stands there.

Dhani : Why are you standing there?

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Dhani : Oh!

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