Chronicles of Single Shots - Completed

A Social MisFIT, for an example!

Based on a scribble:

'He tried to lift her, but failed. Both secretly joined the gym'

Fawad walks in loosening his tie only to find his fluffy yet cute wife struggling to get off the container placed at the top shelf of the rack. Being short always has its disadvantage. One has to be jumping jack if you want get something placed at the level beyond your reach. What was my parents thought to choose this alliance as my wife, Fawad thought. Clearing his throat, he got Amina's attention. 'What are you doing' Fawad placed his hand over the platform and lean against it. 'U mm. Actually. Trying to get that container' Amina pointed in that direction. 'When you know you can't reach, why don't you use table or chair to elevate yourself?' Fawad helped her to take down that container. Fawad has a decent height. 5'7" isn't that bad, is it? As he got down the container, Fawad heaved more than a normal person do. He was panting badly because of weight of the container. His breath paced back to normal after few minutes. 'What's in this? And why do you need this for?' Fawad questioned Amina. Amina lowered her head and replied 'Basmati Rice. Moong dal.' 'It's so heavy. Imagine it falling over head. You would injured yourself. Use table next time' Saying so, Fawad stepped in his room to freshen up.

Wondering why was Fawad panting badly? Being underweight with thin and tall figure does no good either. Having a good bath after a tiring day at office, Fawad felt refreshed. He stepped out of his room and a strong aroma struck his nostrils. How can he forget Amina is an awesome cook? Amina was preparing mutton biryani and moong dal halwa for him. 'What are you cooking?' Fawad kept a stern look. 'Your favorite. Mutton Biryani. Moong dal halwa.' Amina gave a final stir to the halwa. 'You don't have to do this.' Fawad sounds firm. 'I have to do this. It's my responsibility as well as duty.' Amina cleaned her hands with the napkin kept on the kitchen platform. Fawad walked away. Few minutes later, Amina took the plate generously served with mutton biryani and a bowl of moong dal halwa. She forwarded the plate to her hubby who was busy flipping over the channels. He eyed the plate and took a gulp. 'So much?' Fawad was happy though but showed no sign of it on his face. 'Yup. So that you complain my mother in law for simple food I cook' Amina frowned. 'I thought you didn't hear a word' Fawad took the plate from Amina. 'I may look dumb but I ain't' Saying so, she took her clothes and got in the room to change.

Fawad completed his dinner silently without her. He felt bad for her though. As he entered the room, Fawad thought 'Shit man. What did you do? You didn't asked her for dinner. Shouldn't you learn to be more romantic with your wife, Fawad?' He cleared the throat making Amina get him a glass of water as she thought Fawad coughed. 'I don't need water' Fawad denied it with a respect. 'But you coughed right now' Amina claimed. 'Umm. Hmm. Yeah. But. I want to.' 'I hate it when you use fillers more than words.' Amina got back changing the bedsheets. Fawad noticed the bed room was neatly arranged.

Amina was busy winding the kitchen at night when she heard a loud thud. She found Fawad sitting with his legs stretched and the stuffs of the wardrobe especially the mattress messed the room condition. 'What are you trying to do?' Amina pulled the mattress and placed it neatly in the corner. 'Why did you take out the mattress?' Amina raised her brow. 'Umm. Actually ammi is coming tomorrow.' Fawad confessed taking Amina by shock. She was fuming with anger yet she acted calm. After all, how can he take decision without her consent? Amina won't have denied if Fawad would have seeked her consent because she loves her mother in law.

'Listen, could you take out that seaweed green bed sheet from the top shelf?' Fawad got something rolled his sleeve to make up to his cute little angry bird. 'Why don't you get yourself?' Fawad mentally winked at himself when Amina frowned. It seems, Amina was practising for bungee jumping competition while Fawad was having hard time to control his laughter. Before Amina could face Fawad to scold him, Fawad got behind her hand and put in his entire efforts to lift Amina by her waist, making her startled. Amina took off the bed sheet quickly. To her bad, Fawad trembled and they fell on the bed. 'Aaaah. Ammi.' He got a sudden ache in his back. Amina quickly kept the sheet at the corner of the bed and rushed to get the ointment. After a good ointment massage, Fawad dozed off to sleep. Amina was deep in thought before going to sleep.

The next day holds something special for Amina and Fawad. Since her mother in law would be here any moment, Amina winded her household chores quickly. Fawad was away with his friends. But the fact, Fawad lied to Amina and that was part of his day. She hurried for her classes. She changed her outfit into skinny striped ombre yoga leggings and comfortable round neck orange tee. Abhinav, her trainer bumped into her when Amina entered gym with the towel and a water sipper. Her constant sorry's caught Fawad's attention who was struggling with pull ups on the high raised bar. Fawad gulped and landed on the floor quickly. 'So my cute teddy bear is turning into a sexy barbie doll' Fawad overheard Abhinav's words enough to make Amina embarrassed and Fawad angry. Amina forced a smile over her face and started her workout with a little warm up. The moment Amina stepped onto the treadmill, Abhinav placed his hands over her palms 'Intensify your workout, Amina. How would you burn your calories quickly?' Fawad head towards Amina and jerked away Abhinav, startled. It was Amina's turn to gulp her lump. She was confused to stop working out or continue. 'Abhinav, I can take of my wife. You can focus on other trainee' Fawad placed his hands over Amina's palm, racing her heartbeat at an uneven rate. Abhinav gave them the space.

'Amina, what are you doing here? Ammi will be home anytime' Fawad raised his brow. 'What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your friends?' Amina imitated his actions and question. 'Umm. Actually.' Amina interrupted Fawad's explanation 'Let it be. Everything is done at home. Since your mother is coming, I won't get time in afternoon to work out.' 'Wait. What. Do you come regularly to gym?' Fawad was surprised. Amina nodded as she continued brisk walking on the inclination of the treadmill. Fawad accidently placed his hands on the touch screen which eventually increased the speed of treadmill's track. Fawad's arms was savior to Amina's great fall. Few eyes in the gym area around them were gawking at their cuteness while the care for each other locked their eyes together. Those gush of feelings over their spine gave a cold shiver to Fawad as well as Amina. Fawad helped Amina to get off the treadmill and took her away from the audience, not creating a scene.

'Why are you doing this?' Fawad raised a question. 'For you.' Amina was prompt with her reply and continued 'You always have trouble on the bed because of me. I weigh more than you. Yesterday, you had back ache because of me. Because you lifted me up. It was a good try to be Romeo. Don't be romantic enough to hurt your ownself. Such kind of events has occurred in the past as well, don't you remember? How long are we going to stay like this? Are we setting any misfit couple goals?' Fawad quickly latched her lips with his. After sharing an amazing smooch, Fawad replied 'Allah. This lady is chatter box. Only way to shut her mouth up is to kiss her.' 'Stop being romantic. I ain't in the mood. You tell me. What made you hit the gym?' Amina jerked Fawad away. 'Because my bones need some muscles around to protect them, you see.' He showed his invisible muscular flex around his biceps and added 'I want to be strong enough to hold my wife tight and punch hard on Abhinav's face next time he touch you irrespective of his intentions.' Fawad was expecting a kiss but ended up getting hugged by Amina. Fawad has mixed emotions: sad, his only teddy bear won't be teddy bear to cuddle around and happy as Amina would turn into a barbie doll he never dreamt of.

'From tomorrow, we will come together to the gym in the evening after we both get free from respective work.' Fawad decided to set some fitness goals with his wife. Being fit matters a lot these day and Fawad don't want to lag. Their secret was out: going to the gym just to make other happy without other's consent. That's no more a secret. Secrets held for too long is never good for any relationship.