Madhuri

sweet dreams

" Madhuri so I have strengthened the security system in the palace. These two will be outside our room , you know them so if someone else lurks in , you would know ."
" Okay"
" Don't let anyone come in without permission. Ask the guards and then let them in."
" Yes "
" And call up the lady once for check up again, I troubled you a lot lately, didn't I?" He walked towards her with a little mischief in his eyes .
" Salim, look around "
" You two can leave now, keep your eyes open . Guard well, she should be protected by any chance. Got it ?"
" Yes your honour."
" Yes now they are gone."
" I can see that."
" So then lets-"
" Not us , you . You are going, you have work , you are the king ."
" You don't make me feel like one."
" How come "
" You don't listen to me at all. You should obey my orders."
" What orders do you have for me dear king?"
He smirked and said,
" Let's then, come to the field." He hinted at her .
" Salim! Go to the court."
" See I told you, you don't listen to me at all."
" Go ." She said laughing.

In the evening, Salim came back after his work was done in the palace.
" Why is the door closed?" He asked to the guards standing outside their room.
" We are instructed not to send anyone in ."
" Why? Is something wrong?"
" We have no idea about that."
" Tell her it's me ."
" Okay "
He went in and came back after a minute .
" No you are not allowed."
" Why? It's me tell her ."
" She said you should prove that it's you."
" What? You told her right?"
" I did, but this is what she instructed."
" Madhu! It's me Salim, come on open up."
" Didn't my guards mentioned about proving?"
" Are you playing some games here with me ?" He said smiling.
" Prove it "
" I - I am the father of our baby ."
" This is not right, anyone can say that ."
" Don't you recognise my voice?"
" Next proof please."
" I know you since childhood we used to fly doves together."
" Hmm, another one "
" You are in a mood today to play games, aren't you?"
" Yes ? I am waiting or else I have to arrest you."
" You are going to arrest me?"
" Ofcourse I can"
" Okay then you have left me no option but to tell something only we know"
" What ?"
" The story of how you got pregnant maybe ? All the things we did back there were like-"
" Stop!" She opened the door and pulled him inside.
" What are you saying?! there are other people,  don't you  have any shame?!"
" You started the game and I am going to end it. And what's so shameful in that?"
" Stop you fool!"
" You were saying something about arresting me "
" Yes I did."
" Arrest me then, I am all yours."

He pulled her towards him.

After 7 months

" How is my little one ?"
" It's good and healthy."
" So nice to hear." Salim said to Madhuri as he was talking to her baby bump.
" Come out soon, I am waiting for you ."
" I really think it's a boy just like you, my little Salim."
" Why so?"
" Have you felt him kick , he is never still, troubles me a lot. It's little you I am sure."
" Hey don't you trouble your mother. Come out we will team up for that."
" Salim!"
He laughed.
" What name have you decided?"
" I haven't decided anything. I call him little Salim."
" What should we name?"
" I want a great name for my little Salim. "
" We will think into that."
" Yes"
" I forgot to tell you, my mother had called us."
" Why?"
" I don't know she said it's something important."
" Okay let's go then."
He took her hand in his and went towards his mother 's room.

" Yes mother"
" You are late "
" Sorry I forgot."
" Well I wanted to tell you that Madhuri would be staying with me in my room today onwards."
" What?! Why?"
" Because she is pregnant and soon she will give birth, we have only 2 months left ."
" So?"
" So , at this time , a woman needs a woman who has the experience to help her go through this. I will take care of her ."
" You can take care of her no doubt but so will I, and I have done it past few months."
" Yes my dear Salim , you take great care of your wife, but she needs some one experienced with her. "
" But-"
" Salim I am not asking you. I am telling you."
" Madhu you say something!"
" Do you have any problem Madhuri?"
" No"
" What no! I have !" Salim exclaimed.
Madhuri started laughing.
" It's funny isn't it ".
" Salim she is right. She will be a great help to me "
" But then I have to stay alone?"
" What alone salim , I am just here . "
" It's not good mother, stealing her from me ".
His mother started laughing.
" What?!"
" Yes it's true."
" Madhuri, come here. Today onwards you sleep here . If you need anything or if you have any pain, tell me okay?"
" Yes Mother."
" And Salim you can go ."
" Can I sleep here too?"
" Salim!" Madhuri said covering her laugh.
" Fine , you enjoy with your mother Madhuri. I feel a lot pity towards myself."
" Salim!"
" Good night and sweet dreams."

Salim went off to bed but couldn't sleep at all without her. He was being restless, switching sides of the bed. Then he finally decided going to Madhuri.
He went towards the room, told the guards to let him in.
He tiptoed his way to Madhuri 's side.
" Madhu" he whispered.
" Madhu wake up please "
His mother moved a little so he froze under the bed hiding.
He tried to wake her up again.
" Madhu wake up you can't sleep I can't sleep."
She opened her eyes and before she could say anything he covered her mouth.
" Slow, don't yell , it's me. "
" What are you doing here?!"
" I can't sleep "
" So?!"
" I came to see you. You come back please, I can't sleep without you."
" Salim, go back!"
" Please let me be here."
" What are you talking about, mother would wake up."
" How is our little one, it must be missing me a lot ."
" It does miss you a lot. It hasn't stopped moving."
" See , my child wants me . Now you can't make me go ".
" Salim its late at night, go sleep, if you sleep now then you won't wake up tomorrow."
" I will. "
" What are you looking at ? I am talking to you "
" I am thinking of our lives after he or she is born . You being a mother and I being a father. It will be so great. "
" It will be like a dream , a sweet little dream. A family of us. "
" I know right. Come out fast little one, your father is waiting to play with you. I will teach you so many great things."
They both smiled and leaned forward for a kiss.