Aruna
To say things had changed dramatically would be an understatement. One letter had changed it all. Rohit and Rashmi were dumbfounded when the next day I told them about Maa's letter. Rohit had his jaw clenched as he took in the information. He was still angry on Ankush bhaiyaa for concealing such a big thing. Rashmi surprisingly was more understanding.
4 years later...Aruna"Sumit please hurry up, we need to get everything ready on time. The guests will arrive soon," I urged a
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ArunaI snuggled under the plush purple blanket. But my eyes remained open. A lone teat trickled down and disappeared in the soft white pillow. My back was towards Sumit. He was sleeping on the other side of the king-sized bed. A sliver distance separating us. I did not know whether he was awake or asleep neither did I want to know.
ArunaWarmth and light coaxed me to awake. I peeled my eyes open and was greeted by a bright and beautiful day. I still wasn't ready to get up. My mind was still in half-sleep mode. I turned to the other side and all of a sudden my sleep just vanished.
ArunaMy mood was sour. Courtesy to mydearhusband. "Oye, don't feel down. That arsehole's brain is empty", Rashu tried to cheer me up. I sighed and poured milk in the saucepan to heat it.
ArunaMy'muh dikhayi' went well. All the people were really sweet towards me well I was the new bride after all. I had chosen to wear a pink lehenga with diamond jewellery gifted to me by my grandmother-in-law aka granny. I did refuse as I was not used to wearing such things because I always liked my jewellery to be simple.
ArunaIstilled when his soft lips locked with mine. But then I responded. My eyes closed. I kissed him back. It wasn't a desperate one but had a slow, languid pace. My palms rested flat on his chest. I could feel his heart, beating at a fast pace. Just like mine.
ArunaI stirred a little before opening my eyes. The curtains were left open, letting the sun rays stream in the room, filling it with warmth and light.I looked over my shoulder and was surprised to see that Sumit was still there l