37| Shrey's Wedding

Started writing on 14th November 2020.

Completed on 18th November 2020.

Word count : 4200 words

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– A Y A A N –

"Sir, Malhotra's sent a mail to pre schedule the meeting to today evening. What's your opinion?"

"Mmm... Do it. The eatables area need to boost up a bit." I said. My mind was constantly travelling back to yesterday night, all through the day. I'm such a fool!

How come I wasn't planned beforehand?

It's such a losing situation of me.

"Okay." Adarsh nodded and left.

Should I enquire Shrey about it? Of course not! He would make fun of me.

"May I come in, sir?" A voice bought me back from my dreams. I hummed and continued my work. After some time I heard a throat clearing sound and looked up.

"Divya? You're here?" I asked and she nodded. "Why did you call me sir?"

"Five months back, you were the one who lectured me for not knocking your door and, this and that. I was just following your rules." She said and smiled, but only in a professional way.

"What bought you here?" I asked copying her style.

"Can't I come here?" She asked. "Well, actually I needed to clear some documents and I need your help."

"My help? From when did you need my help? I'm such a loser who could only score a zero!" I said.

"Okay. I'm sorry. That was my fault. I shouldn't have had said that. It was all past." She said, sitting over the table.

"That's not a place to sit." I said.

"I know."

"Then why are you sitting there?"

"Because I want to." She said.

"Why do I think that you live your life in reversal? You were serious all the time in your childhood. And, now you want to compensate your life by being notorious in your adult life." I said and she started clapping.

"Such a good thesis! But it's all wrong."

"But it's all wrong." I said mimicking her. She slided a file towards me and directed me to open it. Opening it, I saw a document about our joint project with the Park's. "What to do with it?"

"Nothing!"

"Then why are you here?"

"I wanted to be here, with my husband." She said and crawled over the table towards me.

"What are you doing, Divya?"

"What am I doing?" She asked and jumped over me.

"Divya, it's office." I warned.

"So what? For a newly wed couple, every place is a honeymoon destination." She winked, tracing my face with her fingers while sitting on my lap. As I was about to say something she slammed her lips on mine, unbuttoning the upper part of my shirt.

She stood on her knees to kiss my forehead while I grabbed her hips. She kissed my eyes and pulled my nose forcefully.

"Aah! Divya!"

"What?"

"Why are you pulling my nose?"

"Because you did it too. And, husband and wife have equal rights over each other." She said, mimicking my dialogue from yesterday.

"What if someone enters the room and, see you and me in this situation?" I asked.

"Are you really the rule-breaker Ayaan? Why do I think that we've switched out roles from yesterday? Maybe, you're back to your shy mode!"

"It's not like that. I'm not shy." I said.

"You are one. Pretty, shy and cute little baby."

"Call me anything but pretty, cute and shy."

"Why? When you were young people used to call you cute, but you never complained."

"Because I was a child at that time. But not anymore." I said and she chuckled. "What?" I asked while she nodded in negative. "Then why are you laughing?"

"Because you're so cute!"

"I'm not."

"You are."

"I am not!" I said.

"Stop it. No more discussions." She whispered near my ears, sending shivers down my spine. Soon, I felt her lips on my neck and shoulders, when she harshly bit the skin there.

"Divya! It's....." I couldn't help but moan.

"What's the matter? Is it paining? I'm sorry-"

"It's not that. You bit a little harshly. I mean the pressure of your teeth could have been a little slow." I said and she smiled. "Why are you smiling?"

"Because I got you, as my life partner!"

"Oh! So now I'm a useful man. But the me ten years ago was a loser who always failed in exams! That's not fair." I said and pulled her strongly to my chest.

"Mr husband, I would recommend you to use soft touches instead of your muscle power."

"Okay." I nodded while she kissed my shoulders once more, sucking the spot she bit earlier. I couldn't stop all my blood go down there when she was constantly sucking my sweet spot while her hands kept roaming on my chest. Couldn't she just stop doing it?

"Divya... I...."

"Hmm." She hummed and cupped my face while bringing her's near mine. Without wasting a second I caged her between my arms kissed her forcefully, with all my passion. Biting her lips, I fastened her shirt collar and unbuttoned the first three buttons. "Ayaan, we're in office."

"You started this." I smirked.

"It's not fair."

"Everything is fair in love and war."

"Such an old dialogue. Atleast use your own brand new phrase." She said.

"Okay. Then everything is-" I was about to say something when someone knocked the door. She quickly climbed down and hid beneath the table. Without wasting any time I buttoned my shirt and shouted the person to come.

"Sir, I've talked to Malhotra's. The meeting is fixed for six thirty..... Sir, you have marks on your face and neck!" He frowned. Oh shit!

"It's nothing. You can go." I said while he nodded uneasily and left. "Divya. He's gone. You can come out." I said and she came out.

"I'll go now."

"This early?"

"I don't want everyone to discuss about our personal moments." She said and left after adjusting her clothes.

××

In the evening when I was going for the meeting I got a message from Divya— Come home, early! Waiting for you.

Wait! Am I dreaming? Did she go back early and prepare a surprise? I can't wait anymore, I need to go back.

"Sir, where are you going?"

"Huh? Home."

"But there's a meeting."

"Ohh! Can't it be postponed?" I asked and he nodded in negative. "Okay. Let's go." I said. We had the meeting for around an hour and every minute felt too long. As soon as the meeting completed I took my car and drove fast to home. Reaching back, I unlocked the gate and entered inside but no decorations could be seen. What could be the matter?

I went up to our room and opened the door of our room, only to see total darkness. Isn't she home?

"Divya. Are you here?" I asked but got no answer. "Divya?"

"Hmm..." I heard her soft sound coming from the bathroom.

"Are you there in bathroom?"

"Yes."

"When will you come out?" I asked opening my coat.

"Depends on you."

"Huh?"

"Change into something comfortable and come inside." She shouted.

"Do you really want me to-"

"Of course. Stop shying away and come fast."

"Okay. Give me some time." I said undressing myself.

Is this the right time?

Ofcourse yes, Ayaan!

How could I be shy like this?

I can and I will!

Phew!

Wearing a bathrobe I slightly opened the gate and saw her sitting inside the bathtub, wearing a robe.

Why is the temperature suddenly too hot?

Taking deep breaths, I slowly opened the door and stepped inside after locking the door.

"Divya!"

"Hmm?"

"What's all this?" I asked and she sighed.

"We are going to play chess." She said sarcastically.

"Now? In bathroom?"

"Just get lost. You're such a dumbhead!" She said. I walked to her and sat on the edge of tub.

"I know I'm a dumbhead. But as long your genius brain is with me, we'll make a good pair." I said while stepping inside the bathtub, sitting opposite to her.

"Good pair and with you? Never!" She mocked.

"Really? I remember someone saying that she's happy because she got me as her husband!" I teased and she threw water on me. "I love water. You know, when I was young I always loved playing with water. There are many videos of mine too. If you want you can check."

"I don't want to remember your ugly childhood face."

"Oh really? I wasn't ugly, I was cute." I said and she chuckled. "I mean I was handsome. No, I am handsome. I mean I'm born hot and handsome."

"You don't even know what you're saying. Tsk tsk tsk."

"I know what I do, Mrs Chauhan."

"Can you do anything Mr Chauhan?"

"Yes." I nodded confidently.

"Then let's have a rapid fire questions round."

"Okay." I agreed.

"Favorite colour?" She asked.

"Black." I said.

"Neutral colors." She answered. "Favorite dish?"

"Nothing particular." I said and when she was about to say something I cut her off. "You don't need to answer. I know everything. You love every dish as long it's tasty." I said and she nodded.

"Favorite day?"

"Sunday." I said.

"Paid leaves." She said. Seriously?

"Seriously huh!"

"What's your height?" She asked.

"Huh? What's this?"

"Just answer what I'm asking. I am five feet five inches." She whined.

"I'm six feet two inches, shorty." I teased.

"It's not my fault. My height is good. It's you who's extremely tall." She said and I showed my tongue. "Why are you teasing me? I'm not short!"

"Okay. You're taller than dinosaurs. Next question." I said.

"Do you have earlobe?"

"Hmm."

"Do you have any piercings?"

"Nope." I said and asked, "What is heart used for?"

"Pumping blood." She said.

"Feeling." I said. "Just have some feelings. There's no need to always go technically. Sometimes, your gut feeling and emotions play a part too."

"Okay, I'll ask the next question. Tea or coffee?"

"Both. I don't drink much though." I said.

"Black colour or white?"

"Forever black." I answered.

"Mountains or oceans?"

"Mountains."

"Girlfriend or wife?"

"Girlfriend." I said and saw her angry face. "I was just joking." I laughed and she started throwing water over me. "I'm sorry. I won't ever say these things."

"Good! Or else I would kill you."

"Thank God! What's that for?" I asked looking at the big glass bottle.

"Wine? We'll throw it together in the drainage." She said and I frowned. "Ofcourse I bought it here to drink it. If you don't want to drink it, then I will finish it."

"No you won't. Last time you drank, it created a problem for me. But not now." I warned.

"Just half a glass."

"Okay." I agreed and she served them in both the glasses.

"This is yours and it's is mine." She said, passing me the glass. I took the glass and was about to take a sip when she shouted, "Stop! Not like this. Let's cross our hands first."

"Where did you learn these things?" I asked crossing my arm with her.

"It's not your concern." She said and sipped her drink while I drank mine. "What happened? Why are you looking like that?"

"Nothing. I'm just wondering, how could someone be so hot."

"I know, I am."

"I'm not talking about you. I'm describing about myself." I said, teasing her to core. In anger she stood up in her robe, which all drenched in water and tried to step out of the tub, only to be stopped by me. I pulled her down which made her fall on me. "Where are you going?"

"Out."

"Why?"

"Nothing. My husband always praise himself. He knows nothing but self-boasting." She said, releasing a deep breath in anger.

"Sweetheart! Who told you that I don't like you?"

"That's not what I said."

"But that's what you meant. You have so many good qualities that I don't need to repeat them verbally. And, as for physical traits you're surely hot." I whispered in her ears and kissed them while her back was facing me.

"But-"

"Shh..." I took her hands in mine and made her sit between my legs. "Divya, I'm taking my robe off. If you're comfortable you can take it off too. Or else I can....."

"Pervert."

"I am, but only in your case." I smiled undressing myself.

"I'm taking it off myself." She said and undressed herself. Putting my head on her shoulder, I rubbed her hands with mine and kissed her neck.

"Ayaan... I-"

"Shh.... Just be quiet and enjoy the serenity." I said making her lie on my chest and hugging her quietly from back.

××

"Divya!" I called her while she hummed in her sleep. "Divya! Wake up. The sun is up. How long do you want to sleep?"

"For few more minutes..." She said snuggling close to me. "Thank you." She mumbled.

"For what?" I asked leaning my ears close to her.

"For being my first love and first kiss." She mumbled and smiled. Wait! I am her first kiss! I didn't even knew about it.

"Divya!"

"Let me sleep. It's not even one minute."

"What did you say?"

"What did I say?" She asked while rubbing her eyes.

"You thanked me for being your first kiss. Is it true?" I teased and her face got more colour. "I am asking something."

"Why do you have to ask these things?" She said turning her back to me. She was about to get up when I held her and hugged her from back.

"I just want to know. I mean, am I your first kiss?" I asked but got no answer. "Divya, tell me. If you're not going to say anything then get ready for the punishment."

"What punishment?" She asked turning back to me.

"You'll see." I said and started tickling her.

"Stop. I don't want to laugh like a maniac in morning."

"So, am I your first kiss?" I asked and she nodded vigorously. "I am so happy." I said kissing her forehead while she face palmed herself. "So, you lost your first kiss to the one whom you didn't liked at all. I mean you didn't like me in the past but that's alright. The situation is just opposite now." I said and she elbowed my stomach. "Divya! You shouldn't hit your spouse!"

"That's your fault. You shouldn't tease your spouse too." She said.

"Teasing and hitting are two different things." I said. She showed her tongue and ran away to the bathroom. This girl!

Then, we went to Shrey's place and the preparations for his wedding were on the peak. Just few more hours and he'll own the tag of married man.

"Why are we here at this time? There are still two hours for the wedding." Divya asked.

"I know but it's the best to be available few hours before. I mean he's my friend, so... Also, your friend Natasha would be here too. You can catch up with her. You won't get bored." I said and she nodded, going away from me.

Just wait for the surprise Mrs Chauhan!

– D I V Y A –

Wandering around the place I saw Natasha quarrelling with Samaria. They both and their fights!

"Hey, Natasha and Samaira! How are both of you?" I asked going near them.

"I am fine bestie. I don't know about others." Natasha said glaring Samaira. "Now-a-days, others are burning in jealousy and anger."

"Yes. Anything else? If there's nothing then I will take my leave. My brother is marrying today." Samaira said in irritation and left. We couldn't control ourselves and started laughing.

"She's looking like a burnt chilly." I said.

"Yes, even her expressions are just like that." Natasha said.

"Okay, okay, let's go and see how's everything going on." I said and she looked at me in shock.

"It's my cousin's wedding. Even I'm not that worried and you're...."

"It's not only Shrey's but Diya's wedding too. And for me she's just like my little sister."

"Okay, my grandma. I understood what you're saying. But everything is prepared. Don't worry." She said and I nodded. "So let's enjoy."

"How many types of dishes are here?" I asked.

"Seriously Divya? You only know the art of eating. There is something called dancing, gossiping and listening to others gossip."

"Okay. Let's go by your plan." I said. Running around all the place, we discussed about many things and were stopped by many aunties in the way to click photos and talk with them.

"Divya beta! How're you?" The same irritating aunty whom I met on Karva chauth night, asked. What is she doing here?

"I'm fine auntie. How're you?"

"What could happen to me? I'm always fit and fine. What about you betaji, did you conceive?" She asked.

"No auntie. I told you, you'll be the first one to know." I said, smiling sarcastically. "I have some work, I'll go." I said and dragged Natasha from there.

"What was she saying?"

"Nothing. She's such a pain in head." I said.

"It should be pain in ass."

"Shut up. On the night of Karva Chauth, she kept asking me questions about my pregnancy. I mean what would she do with me being pregnant?" I said and she started laughing. "Why are you laughing?"

"That's why. You were the one who decided to marry, now bear the consequences. Pregnancy is one of them." Natasha said and I hummed. After some time our families arrived too.

The wedding started and was going through fastly.

"What's the matter?" Someone shook my shoulders and asked. I knew who it was.

"Nothing."

"If you're tired, you can use my shoulder as your support."

"No need, I'm hungry. I'll go to eat something. Have you eaten?" I asked.

"Nope. Let's go and eat together." He said and I hummed. On the way we saw Natasha colliding with a man whose face looked like Dhruv. I mean, he was Dhruv. "Is there something going on between them?" Ayaan asked.

"I really don't understand them. Don't worry, let's go and fill our stomach." I said and we went to eat our dinner.

"You don't look good. What's happened?"

"I met the same auntie whom we met on the night of fast."

"Really? You met her? What strange question did she ask this time?" He chuckled.

"There's nothing to laugh about." I glared.

"Okay, I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't laugh but I can't control myself thinking about your face when you met her." He laughed loudly and I placed my heels forcefully on his shoes. "Aah!" He shouted and everyone in the area turned to us. "Nothing, I just saw a cockroach. You all can continue your work." He said and everyone turned their face back in a disinterested way. "You shouldn't have had done that." He complained and I smiled.

"I'm full. Let's go back. I'm tired and sleepy."

"Not now. I mean there's still some time." He said.

"For what?" I asked and he scratched his neck.

"Aah... I mean there are still some minutes left for their wedding function to complete. Just few more moments." He said.

"Okay." I nodded and we both went back to see their wedding rituals.

"You remember the time, four months back when we married just like them. Although everything was too wierd that day, but it's still worth it." He said and I hummed.

"Ayaan, I'm thirsty. I'll go and drink some water." I said and he nodded. Walking back to the area I saw dadi and Natasha's nani smiling cruelly. I mean they were smiling but looked each other's arch enemies.

"Dadi, have you eaten?" I asked her.

"Hmm. Meet her, she's the groom's grandma."

"I know. Nice to meet you." I greeted Natasha's nani and she hummed.

"I'll take my leave, it's my grandson's marriage. Till then you can talk with your daughter in law." She said and left.

"Dadi! Aren't you on good terms with her?" I asked.

"You understand a lot. Yes, we are not on good terms. When the time comes, you'll know about us." Dadi said and left from my view.

Why did they talk to each other with venom filled voice?

After drinking water, I came back to Ayaan and patted his arms. "Ayaan!"

"Hmm."

"What's the matter with our dadi and Shrey's dadi?"

"Even I don't know. They act wierd and fight verbally." He said.

"Are they childhood enemies?" I asked.

"Who knows?" He sighed.

"Beta, how are you?" The same auntie appeared out of nowhere. I want to die now! Isn't she tired?

"We're fine aunty. How are you?" Ayaan asked.

"What could happen to me? I'm always fit and fine." She said her age old dialogue. "What about-" She was about to say something when I interrupted in between. I knew what she was going to say.

"Auntie, we met few hours ago when I told you that I'm not pregnant. How can we conceive in just four hours?" I said and realised what I had said. I saw Ayaan's face, who was by the time blushing doll. "I mean..."

"I wanted to ask about your work. But it's alright. I'll get going." She said and left.

"If I see her once more, then I'll break my head." I said.

"Don't worry. She's gone." He said and hugged me from back.

"Ayaan, stop it. There are so many people."

"So what?"

"When will their wedding be over?" I asked.

"Few minutes more. They're trying to keep it short as she's pregnant." He said. Their wedding celebrations got over after some time and we returned back to home. On the way I took nap as my body needed only sleep at that time.

"Divya!" I hummed rubbing my eyes. "Don't run inside."

"Huh?"

"Never mind." He sighed and went out, only to open my door and pull me out in his arms in bridal style.

"What are you doing? I can walk."

"I know."

"Then leave me and let me stand."

"I won't. Don't speak much and let me walk inside." He said and I sighed in defeat.

"Is there a surprise?" I asked.

"Why should I tell you?"

"Tell me. I'm your wife."

"Surprise is meant to be hidden." He said.

"But-"

"No buts. You're about to reach your surprise. Just wait for few seconds." He said and slightly opened the door after climbing the stairs. "I love you. Whatever your decision is, I'm with you."

"But what's the matter? Why are you so tensed?" I asked.

"Nothing. And I'm fine. Let's just get inside." He said and pecked my lips while entering inside the room. I pulled back and saw the room decorated in dim lights.

"What's this?"

"We'll play chess." He said.

"You're making fun of me, right?"

"In a way. What do you think about the decorations?" He asked.

"When did you prepare this? You were at venue all the time."

"When you were busy with Natasha." He said.

"Really? But how come in such a short time."

"Shh... How many buts do you have?" He said and made me sit on the dressing table. "Let me help you with your jewellery."

"Okay." I agreed and he pulled the earrings off my ears, lingering his hands over my back while opening my necklace and kissing my earlobe at the same time. "Ayaan."

"No words tonight, only actions." He whispered directly in my ears while his fingers travelled down my bare waist, drawing patterns softly. "Do you love me?" He asked and I hummed. "Words!"

"You were the one who said no words, only actions."

"Really? Now you're using my dialogue to backfire me?"

"Hmm." I nodded. He turned me back to face him and hugged me tightly. "What's the matter?"

"Thank you for being my life partner." He mumbled.

"Are you sleepy?"

"I don't think so." He whispered and picked me up, only to land on the bed and kissed by him. Pinching my waist, he asked for the lead which I gladly gave him. Pulling back he looked into my eyes and pecked my forehead. "Divya! Are you ready?"

I knew this was coming on the way.

"For what?" I asked while teasing him.

"You know what I am saying." He said. His ears were, by now red in colour.

"No, I don't."

"Divya!" He whined.

"Yes. I am ready." I said.

"Are you ready?" He asked and I nodded. "Are you sure?" I nodded once more. "Really?"

"No."

"Huh?"

"How many times do you have to ask the same question?"

"So, may I?" He asked and I closed my eyes for the permission. Without wasting any time, I pulled him by his collar and attached my lips with his'. Sliding my arms around his shoulders, I pulled him more close and bit his upper lip. "Ouch!"

"What?"

"Really huh? Don't worry, we have whole night for you being wild." He teased, kissing me back and taking the lead. And for the rest of the night, we did many things. In short, we consummated our marriage before completing our four months, together.

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