Natasha was enjoying her time at her maternal house. She was teasing her brothers while minding her grandmother. She was having a great time ordering her brothers around, enjoying the food. Finally, her grandmother was ready for bed. After her grandmother went to bed, they had decided to go out for some street food. She had her brothers around her while she was enjoying some stress free time. She was now married and in a new family, and she didn't know their do's and don'ts. She wanted this the last day to have some childish fun. What she didn't know was that someone was watching, smiling at the picture he was looking at. He hid when the group started back to their place. He wanted to see her and say good night, but wasn't sure how she would react. He thought to give her a call when she was in her room. He noticed that she was out on her balcony looking out at the moon.
She was missing her parents at the time. She was in her room on her balcony, looking at the pictures of her parents, aunts, and uncles that lost their lives many years ago. She was looking up at the sky, asking for advice, as she was starting a new life with a new family.
Dhawal was standing below the balcony, listening to her babble. He realized that she was scared of their new life together. He smiled and gave her a quick message, "Good Night Wifey," and left.
Natasha saw the beep on the phone and saw a message from an unknown number. When she read the message, she realized that the number was of her new husband. She wondered how he got her number, then realized that he may have gotten it from Hetal Bhabi as she had her number. She saved his number. And then she wished him a good night. And lastly, she got ready for bed, as he would be coming by in the morning to pick her up.
Morning came too fast, and she got ready and was then helping Daama with breakfast. She wasn't sure if Isha and Dhawal would come after breakfast or before. She made extra just in case. She had just finished setting the table when the front door rang, and Sheesh opened the door greeting Dhawal and Isha.
Natasha came over and gave Isha a hug. "Bhabi, I missed you! How are you? Did you have breakfast? I made breakfast, there is enough for all"
"Good morning, Natasha. I missed you too. And yes, we will have breakfast. I am craving your cup of tea." Isha replied, then went to greet everyone else, leaving Natasha alone with Dhawal. "Good morning. Would you like breakfast?" asked a shy Natasha
He raised her face with his finger. "Good morning, Wifey. I would love a cup of tea and some breakfast. Can I also see your beautiful eyes."
Natasha raised her eyes and saw him looking at her. She shyly smiled and guided Dhawal towards the dining area, where everyone was sitting. Dhawal greeted everyone and sat down to have breakfast with everyone.
After a while, Daama brought the gifts she had packed for the family, and Natasha and Dhawal got ready to leave. While they were driving, Natasha noticed that they weren't going to go to the way home.
"WWherre we going?" stammered Natasha.
"We are going for a drive. Are you nervous. Is that why you are stammering?" asked Dhawal
"No, I am not nervous. Why would you be nervous? " asked Natasha
"Because it's our first long drive. I know you are nervous. I just wanted to talk privately before we go home."
"What do you want to talk about?"
"What are your expectations of this marriage? I know you didn't have much of a choice. You married for your brother. And I married because of my sister, but for me, this is a real marriage. No force or duress. I know many marriages start at some point, yes, when Ma saw you, she put the condition, but for me it's just an arranged marriage. We will get to know each other, understand each other, and have a proper marriage." said Dhawal
"My marriage. I just didn't expect it yet not this early, I wanted to finish my education. I knew that I would be marrying some day, and I expected it to be an arranged marriage, not because I was a girl, but because I trusted my family's judgment. It wasn't much of the condition or duress that made me wary. It was more like it was a new life, new family, and new expectations."
"I know it's a lot to take in. And I did mention a little yesterday. My family, more likely, Ma and Amrish Bhai, are very traditional, actually too traditional. Bhavin Bhai doesn't like to rock to boat. But Chirag and I do our own thing. I know it will take a bit to get used to everyone, but I need you to be calm and careful. You see, Isha told me about your family life. It is very different from Makwana's. From what I have heard, I want that like here at the Makwana House, but it needs to be a gradual change." said Dhawal
"Ok," said Natasha
"I know you want to finish your education. That is the one thing I was able to fight for. You will be able to finish your schooling." stated Dhawal
Natasha looked up in surprised. She would be able to finish her schooling. She got teary-eyed. "Thank you so much!" said Natasha.
"Another thing, the sofa in our room. Not for sleeping. You sleep in our bed. Not on the sofa. Any disagreements we have stays between us. I don't want anyone to know about them. Any decisions we make, we make them together. I know Amrish Bhai will issue decisions, but we will either agree with it or we work together to work around it. And lastly, if you get mad, you don't leave the house and go to your brothers house. We will both make mistakes, and both of us will get angry. We will work on our issues. Whether it takes a day or weeks, we will work through them. And lastly, there will be no divorce ever." stated Dhawal
Natasha was a little shocked at Dhawal's words. She nodded.
"If you have any expectations, let me know now before we head back," said Dhawal
"Don't ever cheat on me. I won't ever accept that. In that case, I will leave for my brothers home, and I won't come back. I can accept a lot of things, but I won't be sharing my husband." stated Natasha
Dhawal smiled at her words and thought to tease her, "What about you?"
"I would never cheat. That is one of the most digusting things you can do to your partner. Dishonorable. I will never treat my husband like that." said an indigant Natasha.
Dhawal smiled, "So no divorce."
"I can't believe we are talking about this. We just got married, and you're talking about divorce." muttered Natasha
"Actually, I am making sure that there is no divorce. I am not ever planning to divorce you. I'm making sure you get it, too. That there will be no divorce in this marriage." said Dhawal forcefully.
Natasha nodded. "Can we go home now." Dhawal smiled and nodded. She had called Makwana house home.
