Ajay was just about to kiss Nidhi when they both heard a knock on the door. They suddenly jolted back from each other.
"I will see who is at the door. "Ajay stood up from the bed.
He heard Baba's anxious voice " Nidhi, Ajay!!! Please open the door."
Both Ajay and Nidhi got worried if Baba was ok. Nidhi too joined Ajay while he opened the door. "Baba, what happened, are you ok?" asked Ajay, holding Baba's shoulders and making him sit on the sofa chair. Meanwhile Nidhi brought a glass of the water from the kitchen and handed over to Baba.
"Nidhi beta, I just got a call from Jeevan Sandhya. Do you remember Sukhdev? He has had a heart attack and they could not get hold of any doctor at this hour. So they requested if you could visit him as an emergency case. The hospital nurse is attending to Sukhdev right now. But he needs your help. I know this is not the right time to ask you but''''."
"Baba, I will be right there. Nothing is more important than a patient's life." Nidhi replied promptly and got ready to leave."
"Nidhi, wait. I will drive you over to Jeevan Sandhya and help you attend this case." Ajay hurried over to get the car keys. They both left immediately. As doctors, they understood their professional duties just too well and knew that personal matters have to take a backseat at time. Fortunately, they reached in time and were able to save Sukhdev. Nidhi gave necessary instructions to the nurse before leaving the hospital.
"Hey Doc, good job." Ajay complimented Nidhi.
"Thanks to my senior who taught me to be a good doctor. The same senior who is my husband now." Nidhi replied with a grin on her face.
It was well past midnight by the time they reached home. They quickly reassured Baba that Sukhdev's condition was under control and then retired to their bedroom. They were tired but both could feel the sexual tension between them.
"Nidhi, I think we should take rest. We both have had hectic time since last few days and we need good sleep. I will take the couch, you can sleep on the bed."
"No, I will take the couch and you sleep on the bed." Nidhi argued.
"I insist, Nidhi. It is already quite late." Ajay went to the bathroom to change his clothes. Despite the fact that they both wanted to share the bed together in eachothers arms, Ajay knew that they needed rest. And secondly but more importantly, he would not be able to restrain from making love to Nidhi. He wanted her, needed her, desired her so badly. But it had to wait, for the right time.
When he returned from the bathroom, Nidhi had already drifted to sleep, still wearing her bridal clothes. Yes, they had both rushed to hospital in their wedding attire. Ajay looked longingly and lovingly at Nidhi. She looked so beautiful, so innocent in her sleep. Her lips were slightly parted as if inviting him to kiss her. Ajay could not restrain and bent to kiss her, just then Nidhi turned her back to him. He sighed and silently took his place on the couch.
Nidhi was first to wake up in the morning. She looked around the room and her eyes fell on Ajay sleeping on the couch. She recalled the last night's events and sighed heavily. Her first wedding night had turned into a medical emergency night. She got off the bed and walked slowly towards the couch, afraid to wake up Ajay. He looked so peaceful, so child like while sleeping. She gently ruffled his hair. She so much wanted to kiss him right there, right now. Maybe I can give him a small peck on forehead as of now, thought Nidhi.
She was just about to bend down to kiss his forehead when Ajay opened his eyes. He saw Nidhi bending down, her long silky hair falling on his face. He thought he was dreaming. He rubbed his eyes to make sure he was not dreaming. But the moment was lost. Nidhi shyed away from him, wondering what Ajay must be thinking about her. She turned and was about to leave, but Ajay caught her hand and pulled her towards him.
"Slept well?" Ajay asked, with their faces just inches away. Nidhi just nodded yes, her words stuck in her mouth. The proximity to Ajay was driving her mad. She wanted to throw all her inhibitions to the wind and make love to Ajay. To hell with it, he was now her husband after all.
She could feel Ajay's breath on her cheeks. She could listen to his heartbeats. He cupped her face and brought his lips close to her. She knew it was coming. Her heart fluttered. And then it happened. He kissed the corner of her mouth first and then slowly took her lower lip in his mouth. Nidhi was losing her senses with the very first kiss of her life and she put her arms around Ajay to steady herself. He had gently deepened his kiss and was teasing her senses now, urging Nidhi to open her mouth. She could hold no longer and kissed him back passionately with equal longing.
Oh God, she tastes so good, just like fresh morning coffee, thought Ajay. He pulled Nidhi slowly towards the bed, still continuing the kiss, wanting more of her.
"Nidhi beta, Ajay'Are you both awake? Please come out soon, there are still some post wedding rituals pending." Armaan's mother called out to them.
Ajay cursed silently. What a timing, was his wedding night jinxed? First the medical emergency and now these stupid rituals!!!! Unwilling he let go of Nidhi, who kissed him on cheek, smiled shyly and left to get ready.
