Embracing The Unexpected

Chapter-7 Aatte Ka Halwa

Sunday,
Iti and Shiv's bedroom

Iti woke up and rubbed her eyes to get the sleepiness away.As she sat on the bed still wrapped up in the blanket she could feel the chilly weather.

This was totally opposite of Mumbai because in Mumbai she had to use AC every single day otherwise it would be hot but since coming here in Udaipur Iti hasn't even dared to turn on the fan for even once because of how chilly it was.

She couldn't wait to get ready,have her breakfast and snuggle into a cosy chair reading her unfinished book,she could video call her family later on to talk to them and then again continue to read her book.

This felt like a perfect day for her.

Her gaze then landed on the other side of the bed,which surprisingly wasn't empty as it has been since the past few days.

Shiv was sleeping peacefully without any worry,snuggled up into the warm blanket with just his face visible,he didn't seem like the imposing and intimidating personality he showed himself to be.

He might be tired because of yesterday's game,she concluded and decided to quietly get ready for the day.

She quietly made her way into the bathroom,had a warm and relaxing bath and then changed into yet another beautiful yet light saree and draped another shawl around herself to protect her from the chilly morning.

She got ready and Shiv was still sleeping,she decided not to disturb him and leave the room letting him sleep peacefully.

"Good morning Nanisa Hukum"Iti said immediately as she spotted the elderly lady sitting in the living room.

"Good morning beta"Nanisa Hukum said kindly with a warmth in her voice which made Iti feel at ease instantly.

"Pratap abhi tak so rahe h?"Nanisa Hukum asked and Iti nodded her head at that.

"Aaiye,aap hamare saath bethiye"Nanisa Hukum said and Iti nodded and joined her in the living room as she occupied the other sofa.

"Toh aapko kal ka match kesa laga?"Nanisa Hukum asked.

"Kaafi acha tha"Iti said not knowing how to frame it in other way.

"Acha h,wese bhi hum bht busy rehte h party ke kaam se isliye kayi baar Pratap ka match dekhne nhi jaa paate,woh bolte nhi h pr upset ho jaate h jab koi nhi aata unka match dekhne ke liye....abse aap chali jaiyega jab bhi unka match ho tab,unhe accha lagega"Nanisa Hukum said and Iti nodded at that.

Well she had never thought he felt anything.The way he portrays himself seems to be too practiced,it was as if his emotions are always in control,he never let's the other person know what he is feeling.

But then offcourse he was a human being,he was bound to feel something.And offcourse if he is doing something he might want his family or someone close to him be there to support him.

"Good morning Nanisa Hukum"Shiv said as he too approached the ladies and settled beside his grandmother who smiled at him and greeted him back.

"Acha hua aap bhi aa gaye jaldi se......Iti aaj aapki pehli rasoi krne wale h hum,itne din se soch rahe the pr hume laga aapko thoda adjust hone ke liye time dena chahiye,pr ab hame lagta h ki sahi waqt h aapki pehli rasoi krne ka"Nanisa Hukum said making the colors vanish from Iti's face.

Her gaze instantly for some unknown reason went to Shiv who too stared at her.

"Ji Nanisa Hukum"Iti said as she got up from the sofa.

"Aapko sirf kuch meetha banana h Iti,phir usse ekling ji ko bhog lagana h"Nanisa Hukum said with a smile and Iti tried to reciprocate it as she nodded her head at that.