Chapter 13

AUTHOR'S POV

Krish: yeh iitni der kyu laga rahi hai? hamse bhi 3 ghante pehlse taiyaar ho rahi hai abhi tak dono taiyaarr nahi hai!

[Why are these girls taking so much time? They went to get ready 3 hours before us but still they aren't ready]

Harshad: beta tu yahan beth aapna blood pressure mat bada kuch faida nahi hai. Unhe bhagwan ne stree banaya hai. Aur naarrii duniya ki sabse sundar Jeev hai. Aur agar voh apni Sundarta Niharne ke liye agar mehnat kar rahi hai tho voh hamare liye hi na aur.....

[Krish you sit here don't stress it's of no use. They're women,  they're the most beautiful creatures on this planet and if they they are taking time to improve that beauty let them. It's good for us...]

Krish didn't let him finish.

Krish (glare): agar main tumhe meri dono beheno mai se ek ke bhi pass Matlab bahut hi pass dekhu tho socha bhi nahi hoga utna Ganda haal karunga. Tadna bhi mana hai.

[If I see you getting close to one of my sisters, I mean to say too close to my sister than it won't end up good for you. Even gawking is not allowed]

Raghav: wow kya baat hai saale shaahab agar Aap tade kisi paraaii ladki ko tho chale, you can stalk her but we can't even go close to our wives. Kaha se laate ho eesa bakwas gyaan?

[Just great brother-in-law, if you graw a woman and stalk her that's fine but we can't even get close to our wives. Were tk you get such useless knowledge?]

Krish: don't bring that topic here

Harshad: you don't want us to announce this topic right. Then you just have to do one thing and that is to help Ekansh bhaisa in arrangements. Simple

Krish: why so that I can't come with you right (glare)

Raghav: you got some brain kiddo

Krish: it's not happening

Harshad: ok then we will announce this news

Ekansh: you both are so evil

Krish: sahi kaha aapne bhai. Aap hi mere hero ho jo mujhe ye dono zalimo se bachao ge. Aur sunno mai tho.....

[Yes you're right bhai. You're my hero  you'll save me from these two evils and I...]

Samiraa interrupts.

Samiraa: Krish tujhe bhi Pooja Karni hai issliye tu aa raha hai.

Krish: Yes!

Harshad: hame pehle se Pata hai tu aane hi Vala tha bas time pass tha yeh.

[We already know that you are joining us, we were just looking for some time pass]

Raghav: hain aur issme yehh tere hero ekansh bhaiya bhi Samil the.

[Yes and your hero Ekansh bhaiya was also with us in this plan]

Krish: kya yeh sach hai.

[Is it true Ekansh bhai?]

Ekansh smiled awkwardly.

Harshad: aree yeh sab chod aur bich mai se hat mujhe meri biwi ko dekh ne to de

He pushed Krish out from Krish way and he landed on sofa.

"hayeee meri jaan lelo tum" Harshad said and taps his hand on his heart. After some seconds he hugs her and wishpered in her ears, "kya beautiful bani fir rahi ho. How can I be so lucky to have you? Zarur pichle janam mai mane bahut punya kiye hoge tabhi iss janam mai iitna accha fal mila hai. Sam, I love you.

Samiraa (blush): love you too. Now leave me.

Harshad: hmm btw where is Siya?

Samiraa: ahh she is coming after wearing her ear rings. Ussne uska muh eesa fulaya haina ki poocho mat.

[She's so angry and frustrated]

Ekansh: kyun kya hua?

[Why? What happened?]

Samiraa: aabhi aaye tab hi dekh Lena. Saree ke matching jewellery nahi mil rahi thi maharani ko tho dhundh ke di tho uuse doubt hai. Upar se yeh saree nahi voh saree nahi aree tu ab married hai to tujhse vese he rehna chaiye na ab par nahi usse to vahi kuvari ladkiyo jesi halki fulki saree peheni hai. Gao jayenge to log kya kahege.

[You'll see when she comes. She wasn't able to find matching jewelries for her saree and on top of that this girl is so picky, I won't wear this saree , no not even that one. Oh gosh! She should understand she's married now, she'll have to wear a saree and she can't act like how she did when she was unmarried. What will people say if she isnt wearing a saree when we visit the village?]

Harshad: rehne deh ab Sam bachi hai sab kuch new hai samjh jayegi.

[Let it be she's still young Sam, it's all new to her]

Raghav: Now one minute, Samiraa I'd she don't want to don't force her. I don't want my wife to be forced to do something if she doesn't like it. She can wear whatever she wants it's her choice even if she's married. Nobody here cares what people say. Her comfort is my first priority.

Samiraa: Par aap tho Rajasthan se ho aur upar se royal family. Aapke ghar tho usse yahi sab pehena pedega na.

[But you're Rajasthani and on top of that you belong to the royal family. She'll have to wear such sarees and kurtis there in your home]

Raghav: No, aisa kuch nahi hai. My family isn't narrow minded, yes we are cultural but that doesn't mean we will force our daughters to do something they don't want to. We want Siya the way she is, we don't want to change her.

Ekansh: Yes, aap usse kuch aisa na bole jo who nahi chahti, hum Siya ko ek aur Naya ghar Dena chahate hai, ek aur family. Humme uski freedom nahi chenni. Family k samne usse comfortable hona chahie compromise nahi karna chahie.

[Yes, Samiraa please don't ask her to do things she don't want to. We want to give Siya a new home, another family. We don't want to snatch her freedom away. She should be comfortable with her new family, she shouldn't compromise anything]

Samiraa: Really? Thank you so much. Meri behen sach mei bohot lucky hai.

[My sister is very lucky to have you all]

Raghav and Ekansh just smiled listening to Samiraa.

Krish: Chalo ye kaheke jijaji aapne meri apki taraf ki hate 2% kam kar di.

[Okay so now by saying all these you decreased my hatred towards you 2% less]

All shared a laugh at Krish's comment.

After some time the sound of anklet and bangles fill in air they all looked towards the stairs to see.

(Don't Imagine her as Siya, it's just justify Siya's saree, her hairstyle. And imagine a set of bangles)

(I was searching for a nice saree for almost an hour and still couldn't fine it so if you guys get something nicer than this just tag the link in comments of I like it I might change this one)

All are looking at her with wide eyes except Samiraa, she is looking at her with proud look.

Siya looked at them and gets shy as they are looking at her continuously.

Krish: Siya didi aap suvar se sundar Kab hogai?

[Siya didi, last I remember you were a pig but now you look so beautiful. What the hell happened?]

Siya glared at him. And then look at Raghav, he is staring intensely at her like he was mesmerized by her beauty.  He looked at her like she was the most beautifulperson on this planet and she's his wife. She looked down again and started coming down slowly.

Harshad: Siya you are looking so beautiful and bold.

Ekansh: So true. Aur Siya, you are looking extremely beautiful just like a queen.

Krish: I gusse this zombie virus don't wanna say anything we should get going now.

Samiraa: Krish mind your language

Krish: why mai dodo ko dodo keh kar bulata hun na to yeh banda zombie virus kyu nahi

[Why? I call Harshad dodo as dodo so why can't I call him zombie virus?]

Samiraa: tu na ja jake car nikal

[Go get the car from garage]

Krish: mai nikalunga aur chalaunga bhi keh Dena aapne Pati ko

[I'll do that and I'll also drive make sure your husband know that]

Samiraa: tu jaa raha hai ya aapni tange tudva ke manega.

[Are you going aur shoul I just break your feet?]

Krish: ja raha hun ja raha hun..... (to Harshad) aapni Patni ko samjha do jab dekho tab apna rudra roop dekhati firti hai....... Aur iss zombie virus ko bolo meri behen ko tadna bandh kare.

[Yeah, I'm going. (To Harshad) Tell your wife to have a chill pill, she roams around like a time bomb that can blast anywhere..... and this Zombie virus, tell him to stop ogling his eyes out on my sister, it's creepy]

Saying that Krish went from there while Raghav also looked down.

Slowly everyone left them alone. After everyone left Raghav went towards siya and held her by her waist, because of which she flinch due to sudden cold touch on her waist and blushed looking down shyly. Raghav kissed her hairline slowly then kissed her forehead which made Siya close her eyes to feel the blissful pleasure and a shiver ran down her spine...... Raghav moved downwards and kissed her right cheek. Then again looked at her while her eyes are still closed making him smile while admiring his beautiful wife.

Raghav: open you beautiful eyes hukum. Let me drown myself please

She opened her eyes and looked at him. His eyes are filled with so many emotions. It's Like every single thing he is doing feels so right. There is no doubt.

Raghav: There is no doubt you're looking gorgeous but I know you're not comfortable wearing sarees. I talked to Samiraa, I know she forced you to wear it but if you want to change go do it. It's alright you can wear whatever you want hukum. Here and even in your new home in Rajasthan.

Siya smiled and held Raghav's hand showing she's happy and relieved to hear that.

Siya: I know this saree is a bit uncomfortable but I like it now I'm feeling so beautiful. I wanna wear it today Hukum. And thank you for always looking after my comfort.

Raghav: My queen, I'm so happy to have you, tell what you want from me..... I'll give you whatever you want. What do you want?.... I'm ready to give you anything in this world.....whatever you ask for....

Raghav came near Siya's ear and whispered, "My property? (Siya shook her head as no) jewellery? (Siya again said no) world tour?

Siya: No

Raghav: Fame? (She again shook her head)

Gifts? (She smile and again shake her head still looking at him)

Car? Mansion? Workers? Properties? Whatever you ask for jaan I'm ready to give you anything Siya, anything whatever you ask for...... just ask something please....

He requested her as he wants to give her anything she wants.... she got ready like a queen, his queen.

But whole the time she is just looking at her man with a beautiful slight smile and cherry cheeks. Her man, who was ready to give her anything she asks for but he don't know what she wants.... making her smile at his silliness and innocence.....

When he doesn't get any reply this time he looks at siya and she is just staring at him making him take a pause and tightened his hold pulling her more closer and whispered near her lips while looking at her with heart eyes.

Raghav: If you dont want all this then the only thing I can give you is my family?

Siya didn't say anything just looked in his eyes deeply.

Raghav: Me?..... my mind?...... myself?....... my everything?....my life?......my heart which is already taken by you.... answer me Siya will you like to make me as yours for forever and ever.... will you do the favor of making me the happiest person alive in this world.....

Siya smiled and hugged him, she kept her head on his chest and says, "I want you to be mine for life time. For forever..... I don't know why, how, when but you make me feel safe, I feel like no one can hurt me when you are with me. You make me feel like whatever you do is right, you make me feel confident.... its like you are the missing piece of my puzzle. You make me complete hukum.... I dont know why.... and honestly i don't want to know it too.

Raghav smiled slightly and kissed her forehead with satisfaction filled in his heart. "Whatever you ask for my queen. This Raghav Manavsingh Raghuvanshi is yours for life time not only this life but in every birth this man is taken by you and no one can change it not even God. I will serve you, will devote you, will be on my knees for you...." Raghav said.

Siya nodded her head as no, Raghav looked at her confusion.

Siya (Whispered slowly): I don't want you to be on your knees, be by my side always that's more than enough for me. Not as slave, I am a queen because you are my king.

Raghav (smiles): if you live for hundred years then I will want to live for a day less than hundred so that I can live with you, because living without you is becoming difficult for me as days go by.  Hukum you are looking perfect, so perfect to me that I don't know how to complement. I fear what if words are not enough. What if this life is not enough. Please forgive me for this.

Siya smile and slowly shakes her head.

Siya: thank you. I get all your complements. Your eyes is faster then your mouth hukum.

Siya blushed.

Raghav: is it? Then you must be a great reader who can read my eyes so deeply.

Siya: maybe I'm

Raghav: then what is my eyes saying all time whenever I look at you. What you read that time? (Smirk)

Siya(blush): Umm hu..hukum aap .... aap

[Hukum, y-you.....y-you]

Raghav: mai kya?.... my world

[me what?]

Siya: voh...

[You... that..]

Krish: shit shit shit...... Maine kuch nai dekha

[Shit shit shit, I didn't saw anything]

Krish closed his eyes and turn around. While Siya breaks the hug and moves a bit away from Raghav.

Krish: Tum dono ko bula Rahe Hai. Late ho raha hai aur zombie virus meri behen se dur raho.

[They are calling you, it's getting late we should leave now. And you zombie virus stay away from my sister]

He opens his eyes and sees they both are at safe distance. He sigh and take Siya's hand and started moving outside while cursing Raghav. On the other hand Siya turn around and looks at Raghav only to see him looking at her and started moving towards her. She immediately look forward again and went with Krish. While Raghav followed them.

Harshad: Krish tu aur Ekansh piche jeep mai aao hum log aapni cars mai jaa Rahe Hai

[Krish you go join Ekansh in the jeep we will come in out cars]

Krish: No

Harshad (strictly) : Krish enough Har cheez mai mana Kar raha hai. Chup chap ab jao aur ekansh bhaisa ke sath jeep mai aao. Jab dekho tab bs bachpana karna hai

[Krish, enough you shouldn't refuse to everything that's been told to you. Now go sit with Ekansh bhaisa. Stop being a baby now!]

Krish silently went and sat inside the jeep.

Krish: don't think I'm sacred or something. I just respect my sister that why I am following your words.

Harshad: whatever helps you to sleep (eyes roll)

Raghav and Siya sat in one car

Krish and ekansh in a jeep

Harshad And Samiraa in another car.

They started their journey.

Raghav looked at Siya to see she is looking outside, he slowly moved his hand and held her hand in his hand. By this action, Siya looked at him and then at their intertwine hands.

'His hand  looks so perfect in mine. It's like it is made for me, only I can hold it like this. No one has rights other than me' Siya thought. She then look at his side profile.

'This man will be my death someday. Why he is so dashing, charming, smoking handsome? Hayee Patidev aapni Patni peh Reham kare kahin aaphi na maarr do mujhse. Hey bhagwan kyaa kuch puniye kiye the pichle janam mai aabhi batado to phirse vahi cheez Karlun Taki agle janam mai bhi yahi mile mujhe aur..... Tring Tring' Siya's thoughts were interrupted by a phone call.

[My dear husband, please have some mercy or else you might kill me with those looks. Oh God just tell me what good deeds did I do in my previous life that I got him in this life. Just tell me what those good deeds were so that I can do all those deeds again and get him in my next life too and... tring tring]

She looked at her phone then at Raghav again to see he is smirking while driving that means she get caught. She immediately answers the call.

ON CALL

Samiraa: hello Siya,

Siya: yes didi

Samiraa: kuch nai bas yeh batana tha ki krish aur Ekansh bhaiya nahi aane vale voh dono uncle ke vaha Gaye hai. Aur hain tu n aunty ko call kar Dena unhe thoda kam hai tera.

[Just wanted to inform you that Krish and Ekansh bhaiya aren't coming with us anymore. They went to help uncle. And also call aunty she wanted to talk to you about something]

Siya: thik hai..... hmm bye

[Okay]

CALL END

Raghav: What happened?

Siya: krish aur Ekansh bhaisa dono nahi aane wale woh uncle ke vaha Gaye hai.

[Krish and Ekansh bhaisa aren't coming with us they went to uncle's place, some work came up]

Siya called Revti aunty.

Revti: hello, hare Krishna Siya

Siya: hare Krishna aunty

Revti: shaadi kya karli aana hi bhul hai

[You forgot us after your marriage]

Siya: nahi na aunty mujhse Kab se aana hai. Infact aaj ane bhi vali thi par fir didi ne mandir ka plan Bana liya issliye reh gaya.

[No its not like that aunty, I want to meet you! Infact I was going to meet you both today but then we had to visit the temple]

Revti: hain mujhe Pata hai tere uncle ne hi suggest kiya tha usse. Aur han tu n vapse aaye to sidha yahi Aa jana. Vese bhi sab yahin se hi hoga issliye to aaja na to tu ready bhi holegi.

[It's okay I know, your uncle suggested that to Samiraa. And when you return come directly to our home. Anyway tomorrow your shagun function will be at our place so it will be good if you are her tonight]

Siya: ohh thik hai aunty aajaungi

[Okay, we will be there]

Revti: hmm aur kya khayegi raat ko dinner mai bata deh to voh banadungi.

[Okay, Now tell me what will you have for dinner?]

Siya: kuch bhi halka chalega aunty

[Anything light]

Revti: areee tera menu to mujhse Pata hai tu aur manat dono ka to alag hi hoga..... uska nahi pooch rahi mai. Kumar (son-in-law)kya lenge voh bata.

[I know about you and Manat, I'm making something else for you two. Tell me what will my son-in-law have]

Siya: vohh.... one sec.... (look at Raghav) Hukum aapko khane mai kuch special chaiye?

[Hukum, what will you have for dinner tonight?]

Raghav: I'm fine with anything Sita.

Siya: sure na?

Raghav: I'm fine with whatever you decide, and I'm sure (smile)

Siya: aa..aunty kuch bhi chalega.

[Any food will be fine aunty]

Aunty: pakka na Siya? (teasing her)

[Are you sure Siya?]

Siya (blushed): ha..hain pakka

[Y-Yeah sure]

Aunty: fir bhi tum apne Ram ki pasand bata sako to Jada aacha hoga (Again teased her)

[Still, yell me what your Ram likes to eat, that'll be much better]

Siya : v..voh sab...sab kh..khalenge. okay bye

[Anything will be fine for him, okay bye]

She hangs up immediately. Where as Raghav chuckle at her action. Siya again looked out of the window.

After one and half hour they reach there village. They come out of the car.

Samiraa: Siya Puja ki thaal li?

[Did you take all the things required for the Pooja?]

Siya: hain car mai hi hai ruko ( she went to take the thaal)

[Yeah, wait it's in the car I'll bring it]

Harshad: let's go

They all went inside the temple. And started doing Puja and take blessings.

Siya (in her mind): maa... ab se ek Naya Jeevan start karne vali hun aapna aashirvaad banaye rakhiye ga. Hamare parivaar peh, hukum peh aur mujhe par bhi.

Aur to kuch nahi bolungi kyunki mujhse Pata aap Har baar ki Tarah Sambhal hi loge. (Smiles)

[God, I'm starting a new life and I need your blessings. Give your blessings to all of us, me, my family, my husband. I won't say anything else cause I know you'll always take care of us]

They come out of the temple but Siya again ran inside.

Harshad: ghar jana hai?

Samiraa: Ghar bohot maila hoga itne time se koi aaya nahi hai isleye tho abhi ghar kholna aur saaf karne ka time nahi hai par hum bus car waha se leke ghar ki deheliz par in dono se diya karwa sakte hai.

[The house must be very dirty and dusty now cause its been a while we last came here and we don't have the time to clean it so what we can do it stop the car at our doorstep make these two light some diyas on the doorstep]

Harshad: par fir...

[But...]

Samiraa: agar shaadi ka Pata chalta hai unhe tho chalne dijiye na Harsh hame kya fark padta hai.

[If the villagers get to know about this marriage then let it be who cares]

Harshad: nahi bas hamari engagement ke vakt unhone rokne ki koshis ki thi issliye

[No, but they tried to break our engagement]

Samiraa: voh engagement thi issliye. Aur upar se kuch hua kya unke Haan ya na se. Hame tho koi fark nai pada.

[It was an engagement, they both are married. Their Yes or no dontmaje a difference. I told you I don't care]

Siya came back with Prasad and gave it to everyone.

Siya (pouted): nariyal nai tha.

Raghav and Harshad chuckled at her statement.

[There weren't any dried coconut]

Samiraa: jahilo vaali harkate Kab bandh karogi tum.

[When will you stop acting like illiterates]

Siya: jab aap jailor vali harkat bandh karoge. Dodo dekho na ab nariyal nai tha to mai itna bhi nai bol sakti ki nariyal nai tha

[When you will stop acting like a jailor. Dodo you tell me, can't I be a bit upset by the fact that there was no dried coconut?]

Harshad: hain tum bol sakti ho. you have rights to speak

[Yes ofcourse]

Samiraa: batau mai sare rights tum dono ko (glare)

[Shall I show you all your rights?]

Harshad: nai chalega.

[No we are good]

Samiraa: Raghav I'm sorry really I'm sorry you'll have to deal with her...

Raghav: nah it's okay Samiraa I'm also handling same headache in the form of my two younger brother so I'm habitual and prepared for future too

Harshad to Siya: did she just say sorry to Raghav because he is going to handle you for rest of his life?

Siya: I also think same..... see they are leaving without us.

They both ran and started walking with them. Soon they reached their village house, their native house.

Samiraa: Here, keep these diyas on both the ends of the door step and light it up. You both should do it together.

Siya and Raghav: okay.

They both sat near the doorsteps and Raghav lit the matchstick up while Siya kep the diya in the proper direction. Siya held Raghav's arm and they both lit they diya on both ends of the doorstep.

"aree Samiraa tum Kab aaye?" A woman said.

[Samiraa, when did you all came here?]

Samiraa: bas aabhi aaye the chachi. Aur ab nikal he Rahe Hai.

[Oh we came just now and we will take our leave in some time]

Chachi: kyun iitni jaldi thodi Der ruk jaate. Aur yeh kon hai

[Why? Wait for a while. And who is he?]

Samiraa: yeh Siya ke husband hai Raghav Raghuvanshi.

[He is Siya's husband, Raghav Raghuvanshi]

Chachi did namaste to him which he return with cold face.

"Bada batameezi ladka hai" chachi taunted and laughed. When she say nobody laughed along with her she changed the topic.

[He's a rude guy]

"aree Siya kya baat hai aaj pehli baar saree mai Jara ghumna to sahi hum bhi dekhe kesi dikhti hai hamare ghar ki baachi saree mai" Chachi said and hearing this Samiraa rolled her eyes which Harshad And Raghav noticed. The two men looked annoyed at chachi's comment.

[Wow, Siya it's good to see you in a saree. Now turn around let me see how you look in a saree]

Chachi: waise manna padega Siya, kisiko bataye bina he shadi kar li. Ma baap kya chale gayi tum tho sanskar he bhul gayi. Humne kya kya samne dekhe the tumhari shadi ke.

[Siya you got married and none of us knew about it. You forgot all your virtues after your parents death]

Siya: who kya hai na chachi, humne sirf important family members ko he invite kiya tha. You know, jo humare sabse kareb the jinhone humari mummy papa ke death k baad help ki thi. Aur is goav se tho aisa koi bhi nahi tha isleye aapko nahi Pata chala.

[Chachi, we only invited important family members, the ones who helped us after our parents dies and obviously no body from this village did that. That's why you weren't aware about this marriage]

Raghav smirked at his wife's comeback and Harshad broke into a soft chuckle that he covered up with a fake cough.

Harshad: Samiraa.....Samiraa I think we should go now ghar pooch ne mai Deri ho jayegi

[Samiraa, I think we should leave. It's getting late]

Samiraa: hmm chachi chalte Hai hum.

[Chachi we will take our leave]

Chachi: Aree itna jaldi? Ghar chalo baatei karte hai.

[What's the need to hurry? Let's go home we will have a talk]

Samiraa: Nahi chachi, kisi aur din aaj thodi jaldi mei hai.

Chachi: accha thik hai, bye.

[Okay, bye]

They all leave from there and settle in respective car.

In car, Siya's phone rang.

Siya: hello..... han.... Sachi.... thik hai

[Hello... okay.... really... yes okay]

Siya: ab aap jiju ka picha karna mast mind fresh hone vali jagah le ja Rahe Hai.

[Hukum, follow Harshad jiju's car. We are going to a great place. It will freshen up our minds]

Raghav: hmm okay

Siya: umm I'm sorry

Raghav: why (confused)

Siya: voh aap pehli baar aaye aur apko chachi ki aisi baatei sunni...

[You were visiting our village for the first time andyou had to listen to chachi's words]

Raghav: Siya..... you shouldn't say sorry. I'm your husband, they are a part of my life too. Just like you didn't give importance to them I too didn't.

I didn't say anything because I know these people don't hold much importance in your life and therefore I don't care what they think.

Siya : how I get this perfect man.

Raghav just smile and got a bit flustered.

"Waise, you were right this saree is really getting very uncomfortable now. I'm so tired of this" Siya said.

"And you were thinking you'll have to wear this all the time at home" Raghav said.

"Gosh that would've been a nightmare. Thank god I got a family that takes care of my comfort" Siya said and they both shared a laugh about it.

Soon after they reach the place which is a farm house have their evening tea and snacks their and took some rest. After sometime they again start their journey. And till around 7 pm they reached Prashant uncle's house.

They all talk had dinner.

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