WAR IN THE CURSED LAND✔️

12

Amukta hugged her back. Everyone in the family started talking to dev about lot of things but he is giving simple answers. He is definitely not enjoying this affection. Amukta obeserved him. She understood what he must be feeling because of this .

Mythili : Pedananna ( father's brother ) !

Raghava Raju : yes dear ! 

Mythili : nanammma ( paternal grandmother ) is calling you guys.

Raghava Raju : ok ! 

He looked at dev.

Raghava Raju : dev ! Come with me.

Dev stood up and followed Raghava Raju. He took her to his mother's room. Dev saw an old woman who is laid down on the bed. She is very pale and weak. 

Raghav Raju : amma ! 

The old woman turned her head towards them. She saw dev. she turned her head towards her son and looked at him with questioning eyes. He nodded as if he is agreeing.

Raghava  Raju : yes amma ! He is your sree's son.

The old woman signalled him to come forward . Dev went towards her and she clutched his hand. Tears rolled down from her eyes.

Old woman : I am sorry my child ! I failed as a mother and grandmother. I abandoned my daughter . I didn't even get a chance to give my child a last farewell. I didn't look after you. I hated you because of my foolishness. I am really sorry ! Please forgive this helpless poor old lady. I am begging you for forgiveness.

Dev : amamma please ! It's alright. I am not angry on any of you. You are my mother's mother. I can see my mother in you. 

The old woman forwarded her hands to hug him. He hugged her back. She shed her unshed tears in the embrace. She felt relieved after embracing her grandson . Amukta and others stood near the door. Amukta smiled with tears by seeing the reunion of the grandson and grandmother. 

Old woman : will you meet me frequently ?

Dev nodded.

Dev : I will .

Old woman :why don't you stay with me ? What work you are doing ?

Raghava Raju : amma ! He is the DCP of this area. He is one of the top officers in our state's police department.

Old woman : like father like son.

Amukta is amused to hear that even dev's father was a police. She never knew that. She felt bad because she is unaware of lot of things related to him but she felt that he won't be comfortable with his past. He used to get stressed and anxious whenever someone asks him about his parents or family. 

Raghava Raju : Amukta ! Come here child.

The Old woman saw amukta. 

Raghava Raju : she is our dev's wife amma.

Amukta went and stood beside dev who is sitting on the edge of the bed. His grandmother is still holding his hand tightly and securedly.

Dev : she is my wife amamma. Her name is amukta . 

Grandmother left dev's hand and forwarded her hand towards amukta. She held her hand.

Grandmother : thank you child . I am happy that you are part of this family. I can understand your nature by looking at you.

Amukta gave a small smile.

Grandmother : You guys might have children right ? 

Dev : yes ! One daughter. Her name is Vihana. She is with her maternal grandparents. Actually i shifted here recently.

Grandmother : ok ! I want to meet my great grandchild.

Dev :  i will ask my in-laws to bring her on Saturday. 

Grandmother nodded.

Dev and amukta stayed there till dinner. They insisted them to stay for the night but they declined politely and came home. After refreshing they sat on chairs in the porch. Dev stared at stary sky. A smiled formed on his face. Amukta saw him and a smiled formed on her face too. She  observed the serenity on his face. He is calm and relaxed. Her handsome husband is looking more handsome under the moonlight. She felt she is lucky enough to get a man who is beautiful in and out.

Dev : are you done checking me out ?

Amukta : no ! 

Dev : stop that ammu. 

Amukta : I won't. I have every right on you my dear husband.

Amukta clutched his hand pulled him up from the chair. She dragged him into the house and shut the door. She walked towards him without breaking her eye contact with him. He is stepping back.

Dev : hey ! What are you doing ?

Amukta : don't you know ?

Dev touched the wall. Amukta stood in-front of him without leaving any gap between their bodies. She leaned forward and dev is waiting with anticipation. She cupped his face in her hands. She chuckled lightly as his stubble tickled her hands. 

Amukta : I love you Dev. 

Dev : i love you too ammu. 

Amukta crashed her lips on his. They kissed each other as if there is no tomorrow. It was a kiss of contentment. The contentment of being in a happy relationship. It is not something like they have never fought with each other. They indeed fought many times. They have their own flaws. But they managed to stay together in every odd situation. They managed to support each other and motivate each other in all ups and downs.

Amukta : tell me everything about yourself ! I want to know every single thing about my husband. I don't want to listen any new things about you from others. 

Dev : ok !

Amukta and Dev sat on the floor and she leaned her head on his shoulder and wrapped her hands around his arm.

Dev spoke about his childhood , his parents and the memories he had with them. He also told about his life at orphanage and his feelings towards her when he first met her. He also told about the reason why is not in touch with his mother's family. After talking to her about his life he felt happy and relieved. She hugged him more tightly when he broke down after speaking about his parents death. His parents died in an accident. They saved him by pushing him out of the car.

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