chapter 42

Bhumi is recklessly looking at the clock dangling to the wall.Sanjay didn't turn up yet, He is already an hour late.Swapna smiled at Bhumi, patting her hand gently."He will come, don't worry."She whispered."Yeah, Bhabi"Bhumi smiled.It's their first Wedding anniversary and they arranged a small party for their family at their home.Sanjay's mom is well, but she is not fully recovered yet, her life is still at stake but she is leading a peaceful life, She is truly happy for her children, it helps her in recovering a bit fast but not fully.Vani is in Bombay and their mom is with her.Finally, after a decade, Vani's dream came true, now she can take her mom to her house without anyone's permission.Vani can meet her mom whenever she wants. Such a solace to her heart.So much progress in their lives.Blessed by god!truly and fully.His father is living separately but both the children made necessary arrangements for him to lead a peaceful life. After all they love him unconditionally, irrespective of his response.They gave him money, kept a few maids and everything he wants, What's necessary for him. Still, he is not ready to talk to them like he used to, god knows what stops him when will be he fine.Sanjay is working dawn and dusk to bring the lost fame and money by his dad.Still, a long way to go, he knows one day, not more than a couple of years.They were blessed with a baby boy, a cutie pie called Nishanth and he is a honeymoon baby. He is just two months old.Bhumi looked at Nishanth who is sleeping peacefully in the cradle, not at all concerned about the people around him, their talks, and rants."Bhaiya, Call him once na? please." Bhumi became super reckless, How much time he will make them wait? already an hour."Don't worry, we can wait till that idiot turn up.""Anyway I will"Neeraj walked to the lawn started calling his friend.Kunal is happy with the things in his life, Finally, Rajeev is behind the bars and things are going good in both personal and professional life toRahul is there, finally, he got a much loving family, he could ask."Hey, sorry" Neeraj looked at Sanjay coming towards him with a pale smile."You are late." Neeraj looked with a grumpy face and complained."Sorry, Traffic jam," Sanjay said casually entering the house, not paying much to his rants."Really?" Neeraj is still angry, he won't want to lose an opportunity to taunt him."What again?" Sanjay is worried now, Neeraj and his anger issues Never know when he will get angry for what, yet such a nice idiot he is.Neeraj is not happy with Sanjay for turning down his proposal. He wants him to join his firm but Sanjay wants to do it individually, he wants to do it on his own.It doesn't mean Neeraj doubts his friend's caliber but he wants to help him, he is sincere, why to waste money and Invest such a long time while he is there to help him immediately.Sanjay on the other hand doesn't want to trouble Neeraj anymore, he is happy with the things going on, he did it mostly without anyone's support. Neeraj needs some rest, Why to trouble him always."Still angry? Come on not today? Today is special."Sanjay kept a grumpy face."Please understand," Neeraj's voice softened this time."Who else I can ask? Only you Neeraj, If it's truly difficult for me, I will definitely ask you, only you" Sanjay smiled for which Neeraj couldn't say no, it's like an assurance which Neeraj badly wanted, he smiled."Okay" Neeraj frowned and walked away faking some anger, but he is happy with his answer."You are impossible" Sanjay muttered and walked behind him, reading his face."Sorry I am late" Sanjay declared, smiling at Bhumi, and nodded at everyone.Bhumi sighed and beamed with utmost happiness, Unlike a typical wife, she seldom quarrels or taunts her husband,"Sanjay is so lucky," Neeraj mumbled and Swapna looked at him in disbelief.Swapna is well aware, here she is the one who makes him wait all the time."It's okay," Kunal answered playing with the little kiddo, sleeping still holding Kunal's hand tightly in sleep."One year, I don't know, How a year just flew away, So many things have happened, so many."Bhumi looked at Swapna with a smile, with contentment.Swapna and Sukriti are arranging food on the dining table, While Bhumi is talking to them sitting on the dining table.They didn't give much work to Bhumi, they know she has to take care of herself and small Baby. They prepared dinner together."Yes, a year, very hard to believe"Swapna heaved a sigh and looked at the two, Sanjay and Bhumi.Bhumi is extremely happy with the things that happened in a span of a year, blissfully year in her life.They are blessed with a healthy baby boy, Nishanth, Sanjay is working hard to bring back the lost fame and wealth by their family. She is happy, he is a responsible son.But Sanjay is not happy, Though he is working hard, he somehow feels bad for Bhumi, She has become a mother at a young age and isn't paying much attention to her career.She has her goals to achieve, she has memories awaiting to cherish, He feels she has sacrificed her career for him, his child.Sanjay hasn't changed much, His insecurities are the major problem in their blissful married life.He didn't completely get over them, He expresses his discontentment to Bhumi much openly about them one time or other.Meanwhile, Bhumi became habituated to deal with him, his insecurities very tactfully.She counsels him all the time and gives him a piece of advice in time, He knows she is there for him at any cost. This makes him extremely happy and confident."Yes, Many things in a span of a year, Finally Kunal learned how to prepare pot Biryani, excited," Sukriti said which made the other two ladies broke into laughter."Sukriti, "Swapna laughed at her."Yes, I am serious, Kunal tried multiple times and took a year to learn the pot Biryani for his sister"She smiled goofily."In that case, Neeraj too has improved a lot, He learned how to make coffee in a decade of our marriage life, Great progress" Swapna rolled her eyes.Neeraj sat there chuckling to his wife's taunts, he has no problem with them. He knows better ways to make them pay.Bhumi laughed thinking about Sanjay, Which surely intrigued the other two."What?" They looked at her with wide eyes."Sanjay doesn't know anything, He tried to prepare coffee one day and you what just happened is a nightmare." She looked at them.Swapna rubbed her hands with a smirk, now she has a perfect reason to pull her friend's leg."What?tell me." Swapna chuckled."He thought batter as milk and tried to boil it, Rest you can imagine Bhabi " Bhumi mumbled."Bhumi, Really?!"" He doesn't know which one is milk which one is better." Sukriti frowned.Swapna laughed."How would he know Bhumi? Has he ever drink Coffee? He is much interested in something else."Neeraj smiled mischievously."Bhumi, I am listening to you," Sanjay smirked to which Bhumi stuck her tongue, chuckling."Sanjay, Don't threaten her, "Kunal spoke out of blue, not at all paying any heed to their conversation."Sukriti, How are you dealing with this moron?" Neeraj sighed.Sanjay laughed and smiled at Neeraj.Neeraj shunned his smile, Sanjay knows the hide and seek started again."Neeraj" Kunal kept a grumpy face and Neeraj walked to Swapna."Hope this kiddo won't take after your madness" Sanjay muttered glaring at Kunal taking Nishanth into his hand."Even your's, don't think you are better than him in madness," Neeraj continued his smirked and taunts."Both are the same, Equally qualified." Neeraj sat there tasting some snacks prepared by Swapna."Really, Hats off to your patience, Swapna. Ten long years, Ha!" Sanjay smiled at Swapna and Slapped Neeraj's shoulder."Haha..." She laughed at Sanjay words to which Neeraj mocked openly.They had lunch teasing each other, pulling each other's legs. The evening went so smoothly, with beautiful memories."Bye" Neeraj smiled at Sanjay."Still angry?" Sanjay asked sighing."Nah!" Neeraj nodded smiling which brought a bright smile on Sanjay's face.Everyone left and this lovely pair could get some time alone, finally."Bhumi" Sanjay hugged her and kissed her passionately."I have a gift for you" He spoke huskily in her ear releasing her from his kiss."What? What's that?" She looked around, blushing, hugging him again, She is eager to know what it is?"Happy Anniversary to us. Beautiful wife "He dragged her to bed and sat before her cross-legged. They are sitting opposite to each other."What's the gift, I am excited, Show me Please." She asked closing her eyes."Here it is." He smiled broadly and showed something on the laptop.She looked at the laptop and her eyes filled with tears reading the lines, her happiness lies in between the lines.She hugged him instantly, she is happy, happy is a less word.He knows what exactly she wants."You enrolled my name, I thought to ask you, but I couldn't, I thought what would you think about me? Nishanth is so small." She cried her heart."Classes will start after three months, by the time this kiddo turns into a big man""Six months, right dear?" He kissed his forehead."I know you will sacrifice everything for us two, and it's our responsibility to take care of you" Sanjay said sincerely."What do you say kiddo?" He looked at Nishanth trying to open his eyes with a cute face."See, he too agreed, that's like a mamma's boy" Sanjay smiled."It was my dream to continue my studies and I badly wanted to do this Diploma, enroll my name in research."She is unstoppable."You will do it, I will be there for you. We have a kid and it's enough, we don't need anymore." Sanjay said with a serious face."I am here, I will take care of this kiddo, We will share his responsibility." He is trying hard to express his feelings through his words."Sanjay" Bhumi got shocked with his confession, she didn't expect this."Yes, It's high time, you have wasted a year already, you have to work on your career. You have all the deserving qualifications my dear, we both don't want to stop you. We promise." He said still playing with his son's hand, his cute cheeks."Sanjay" Bhumi doesn't know what to say.She can't constrain her tears, she is searching for words, what does she want more?"Is it possible for anyone to understand me as much as you do""I love you""And I am really really lucky.""I mean it." This time she captured his lips and kissed him passionately.Sanjay smiled inwardly, he is ready to do anything for his wife to make her happy.She has to feel her family as her strength, as a support not as a burden.So he gave her all the freedom, she has to reach her goals, her ambitions.They looked at each other and smiled with contentment."Thanks, a kiss, that's it." Sanjay frowned trying to lighten the mood."I expected much more my dear wife.""What haven't I thought?"He kept a grumpy face and sat there plating his clenched fist on his nose."What have you thought?Ha?" She stood on her knees and whispered seductively in his ear."Let me know, if I can help you" She cooed."Really? Why do I think my wife became so naughty these days?" She caught her in his arms."Because she is" Bhumi answered making him laugh aloud.Please let me know how it is?Thank youTake care.