Vows of Vermilion, A tale of Saanjh and Aarka

whispers of love

The very next morning it must be around 10,the couple was deep in sleep embracing each other under the covers.

Nandini was aware of them coming back home late at night so she didn't disturbed them but sent the house help sugandha with tea and breakfast to the room. She knocked on the door but there was no response so she came back downstairs.

The knock kind of got their eyes opened.
Saanjh when opened her eyes found Aarka already staring at her, she all of a sudden took her eyes away and moved a little away.

Aarka with his long arms all around her pulled her closer and said,"what are you again worrying about, you are already mine and main to aapka ho chuka. kaha jaoge mujhse dur"
With this he hovered around her neck kissing her desperately.

There was some kind of innocence and shyness on her face which is new to her, She asked ,"Aarka time kya ho rha?"
Arka said ,"10 something,why?"

Saanjh got worried and said," it's already 10, jab aap uth chuke the to mujhe kyu nhi uthaya, mummy kitchen m hongi akele manage kia hoga sb kch."
She got out of his arms and realised she was semi naked, with a flustered look turned her eyes to Aarka innocently like she is seeking help.
Aarka with a smile said,"kya hua? Nhi nhi laadly ji aap to jaao meri baat Sunni hi nhi hai."

With this he got his black shirt that he had last night for the party lying on the table and gave it to her, and turned his face opposite,

Sitting on the bed, semi covered with the sheets she managed to put on the shirt and said I am done now, And got out of the bed.

She barely took 2 steps and got a strange burning sensation which did not allow her to walk any further she was about to fall and she called 'Aarka', Aarka turned to her and saw she was about to fall but got her balance back.
he in no time went closer to her and asked what was wrong.

She said," I don't know if I can walk it's kind of a pain like burning sensation,ab kya krein? Nicche mummy wait karrhi hongi kya bolungi unhein Aarka!

Aarka realising everything about the last night
Asked"listen! Was It harsh last night?" I was aware of your sensitivity and was as gentle as I could be, is it really hurting bad! I tried to be very gentle I don't ...before he could complete Saanjh added in a haste nhi uss waqt it was not intense but now it is."

Aarka assured her ,"main dekhta hu don't worry,let me handle this."

Aarka handed her clothes a night gown , she covered herself and was sitting on the bed, with this Aarka said ,"don't come down let me sort out everything first..." And left

Aarka went downstairs to the kitchen near Nandini...

Nandini asked," kaafi late hogyi thi kya beta kal raat?"

Aarka replied,"haan maa wo thoda late hogya tha, laadly ko discomfort lg rha tha socha thoda drive pr le jaau"

Nandini replied,"tum logo ne nashta nhi kia sugandha lekr gyi thi table pr rkha hai kha lena dono.

Aarka said,"haan maa wo main meeting attend krrha tha, earphone lge hue the sunai nhi dia...or laadly ko thoda fever hogya h Sardi jukham,toh usko medicine dia hai wo so rhi hai."

Nandini with concern, "Sardi achnk kaise beta!"

Aarka: wo jyada hi ice cream or cold drink le lia tha kl islie, medicine de dia hai rest kregi to thik hojayegi, nashta table par hai na, main le jaata hu."

Nandini smiles as if she knows already

Aarka took the plate and went to the room and locked the door.

He with a big smile looked at Saanjh and said ,"sab sambhal lia maine ab koi tension lene ki koi jarurat nhi ab aapko."

Saanjh ,"accha kya bola aapne?"
Aarka: Aap to nashta kro pehle main sab btata hun.

Saanjh: Thank God!

Aarka putting the plate on the table and sitting beside her said,"Thanks to me, Your beloved Husband"

He tore a bite and fed her with utmost gentleness and care, and said you must be hungry after everything happened last night

Saanjh with an embarrassed look asked, "aren't you hungry as well?"

Aarka said your glance was enough to satisfy my hunger and smirked.

Saanjh with a worried look murmured,
"Did I get married to a pervert"

Aarka with a stern look,"laadly ji, maine kavi relationships m yakeen nhi kia qki mujhe sab temporary lagte the. You are the first girl I started to like and love as well."
 
Saanjh: what do you mean by this first girl, you never dated anyone before?

Aarka: I did go on a few dates but never committed because I wanted a serious relationship, additionally I had a huge responsibility towards my career being the only heir to the family,quite a task.

Saanjh: "our family had no prior connection,how did they get to know about me and send the marriage proposal?"

Aarka: "Saanjh for you it's an arranged marriage but for me I married the girl I loved, meri toh love marriage hui hai aap aapna dekh lo jaisa shi lge and smirked"

Saanjh: "Aarka kya baatein bna rhe ho, aap mujhe pehle se jaante the? Btate kyun nhi."

Aarka: Arey patience biwi ji, I said I will tell you everything,

Saanjh looked deeper into his eyes seeking for the answers.

Aarka: ab mujhe aise bhi na dekha kijiye , aapko wapas se taklif hone ka chance ban jayega and let me tell u can't resist me."

Saanjh: Excuse me! What do you mean I can't resist you?

Aarka: All I meant to say is that you are in love with me baby.

Saanjh got flustered and  unconsciously held his shirt with a tight grip.

Aarka teased her saying,"Din ka waqt hai avi v jaane nhi dengi mujhe kal raat ki tarah, kch der mein meeting join karna hai     jaan, jaane do plz." And smirked.

Saanjh realised and loosened her grip immediately,
Seeing the gesture Aarka smiled once again picked the plate, gave her a forehead kiss and got back to his work.