Little Joys- From The Epic Ramayana

Back in Ayodhya (LakshMila)

Siya Ke Ram Ep. 262 Part 3- 5: 40
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Continuing from the LakshMila scene where Urmila is going to leave for Mithila and Lakshman is all emotional.

Urmila and Shrutkriti were returning back to their respective chambers. They were talking while passing through the huge corridors.

"What happened to Didi that she became so restless"
Urmila said concerned. It wasn't just that Sita had denied going to Mithila, it was also that she seemed very anxious and restless also.

"Sita Didi told na, and its truth only. After  that dangerous incident and separation from Jijashree. It is natural for both of them to feel very protective of each other. They wouldn't want to be away from each other even for a minute."

"Yes definitely, and I pray that they never get separated from each other. But still, Shrutkriti, it is Mithila. Didi hasn't been to Mithila since her marriage. I was so happy that four of us were going back, together."

Shrutkriti nodded.

Urmila came out of the seriousness and continued, "It's fine, whatever the soon- to- be Maa says. We will pamper her here anyways right. And and, she will have two children at minimum for sure, we all can go the next time."

Both the ladies laughed hard on this.
"Or..." The wise Shrutkriti spoke, "Please get pregnant Urmila Didi and we all can go there soon, along with our tiny nieces or nephews"

Urmila was shocked, shy from blushing and confused on how to respond to that.
She went ahead with defending herself making things up.

"Very good Shrutkriti, this time also I need to sacrifice. Anything you are saying, it is not my time yet. And why don't you tell that to Mandvi Didi, she would be next?"

"Oh, we dont need to tell anything to Mandvi Didi. Who knows we might have two nieces/ nephews in a few months from now?"

Both the girls giggled until they reached Shrutkriti and Shatrughan's rooms and she started to take a leave from Urmila. But not before gossiping some more, standing at the door only.

Listening to those noises, Shatrughan came and opened the door, murmuring something in his sleep. "Who is there now?" He asked opening the door and his jaw dropped seeing Shrutkriti.

"Kirti you here! I thought you already left for Mithila. Wait, am I dreaming!? Oh Urmila Bhabhi, you are also here, so Im not dreaming. " Shatrughan smiled seeing her, while Shrutkriti gave him a side eye, because he was too relaxed upon sending her to Mithila. Urmila kept her hand on her mouth to cover her giggles.

Shrutkirti spoke, "We are not going to Mithila. I couldn't leave you alone here, Sumitranandan" she spoke in a fake accent, acting how touched she was. Shatrughan's face fell a bit. "Oh"
"Good good, even I was missing you"

Shrutkriti hit his shoulder lightly and entered the room, giving a strict remark, " yes yes I can see how happy you are on me being back"

Urmila, now laughing hysterically, at this interaction, proceeded to leave after waving them a good bye.

Shrutkriti shouted from the way behind, "Dont worry Didi, Jijashree will be very happy seeing you back."

On the way to her room, Urmila kept on thinking how to face this situation now. She had very confidently escaped Lakshman's requests of not going to Mithila and staying with him. Her poor husband was teary eyed. But she was too excited to go back to her hometown.
He might be happy seeing her back but it will be embarassing for her. And they always shared this sugar and spice relationship so she cant just let go of her high chance that easily.
Sometimes, Urmila really wondered how did they even get married. She remembered her first few interactions with Lakshman which were nothing but arguments. Her attempts to move him away from Ram Jijashree so the latter could spend some time with Sita Didi. He didn't have the best impressions initially of her due to the same attempts. But look at him now, obsessed with her.

"I have always loved you, I love you and will always do so" she remembered his words from sometime back that struck her heart right away. She never expected to hear confessions from him.
Even when they were meeting and interacting with each other during Ram Sita's courtship, they never explicitly mentioned about their liking for each other.
She never thought they would really fall for each other.

She opened the doors to her room, and found Lakshman sitting on the sofa at the side. His palm rested on his cheeks, he played with her jewelry and he seemed upset. It was so evident he was missing her. Urmila was touched at the sight.

"Sumitranandan"
She cheerfully called out.

He looked up, very surprised. It was as if he was even dreaming. He got up and walked up to her. He subtly touched her cheeks, shoulders and finally held her hands.
And spoke in the most concerned voice,
"What happened Urmila? Is everything alright? I thought you already left for Mithila"

"We are not going there. But why, you aren't happy seeing me? I thought you would miss me" She joked.

Lakshman shook his head at her silly remarks,
"I was missing you only. I was kind of mad also, how could you leave me when were reunited after such long time. But it is okay, you might have wanted to spend time with Bhabhis in Mithila and your happiness means a lot to me, so I obliged."

Urmila smiled.

"But why didn't you go?"

"Apparently Sita Didi declined, she didnt want to stay away from Ram Jijashree, even for a minute" Urmila told happily.

Lakshman felt very happy and proud of her Bhabhi after listening to this.
"Why are you so different from her? Please learn something from her."

Urmila shook her head and hit his shoulders playfully. One moment he was all romantically expressive and the next moment, he was back to his original self, who simply loved teasing her.

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