Raat Akeli Hai | 𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒋

LVI. what is true love?

anupamaa :

I felt his arm around my waist, I could hear his calm breathing, the heart pacing peacefully.
I was wrapped in his warmth.

I inhaled deeply, the scent of his cologne still hung around, as I finally opened my eyes.
We had pained ourselves to wear back our clothes at night, in case anyone showed up suddenly.
He wore his vest and shorts and I had the saree wrapped around myself loosely.

An instant smile appeared on my lips as I looked at him, sleeping like an innocent baby.

I softly kissed his jaw, as he stirred in his sleep, while I lay admiring my husband.
My man.
Exclusively, undisputed.

"Toshu ke Papa..", I whispered.
"Anu.. soone do na..", He mumbled as he pulled the quilt back, over both of us.
"Arrey.. mujhe pooja ke liye jaana hai.. Sab uth jayenge..", I said, trying to free myself from his grip.

He did not look pleased.
He finally opened his eyes, sighing.

"Ghar mein baaki log hai..", He said as he turned towards me, the other arm wrapped around my waist as well.
"Ha.. isiliye toh-", He placed his finger on my lips.

"Aaj humari shaadi ke baad pehli subah hai.. thodi der toh aur theher jao.", He said, as I smiled.
He removed his finger as he gently tucked a strand of my messed up hair behind my ear.

He edged closer, pulling me into his embrace.
"Theheri hi toh hu..", I whispered, feeling the warmth and comfort.

Just then there was a sharp knock at the door.
I saw his pleasant expressions shift to annoyance real quick.

"Ab kaun manhoos insaan aa gaya.", He stated in annoyance.
"Aise mat boliye.. kahi Baa nikli toh?", I said, pursing my lips to prevent the inevitable smile.
He looked at me, considering the opinion.

There was another knock.
He sighed.

He edged closer, softly kissed my forehead and finally sat up.
He wore pajamas immediately from the side of the bed.
I got out of the bed and slipped into the bathroom as he headed to open the door.

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vanraj :

I definitely needed to sleep right now, but unfortunately, I had to open the door.
Should have sneaked out last night to some hotel.

I opened the door to find Baa.

Anu was right, after all.
Like always.

"Anupamaa kaha hai?", She asked peeping in.
"Nahane gayi hai.", I said.
"Jaante bhi ho tum dono waqt kya ho raha hai? Subah ke 11 baj rahe hai..", She said skeptically.
"Ha..", I yawned, "Toh kya ho gaya Baa? Kal itna bada function tha.. thak gaye hum dono."

"Function ki wajah se thake ho ya.."

I immediately straightened up, feeling my face go warm.
She paused midway to avoid the awkwardness.
"Tum dono taiyaar hokar neeche aa jao.. khaana taiyaar hai.. phir office bhi toh jaana hai tumhe.", She changed the topic, to my relief.

I nodded as I shut the door.

I went back in and knocked at the door of the bathroom.