(Discowale Khisko)
Damini got up before Prithvi. She wanted to kiss him on cheek but settled to give him a longing glance before she went off to get ready for the day. She wanted to prove that she could be an all around good wife. She went around gathering the sheets from the washing machine. She headed outside in some chappals she suspected were her brother-in-laws when they were younger. She started to hang up the sheets when strong arms wrapped her in an embrace. She nearly jumped and turned around to see Prithvi standing there with a bright smile.
" You scared me!," she yelped.
He shrugged as he let go of her.
" I suspect you want your morning tea and some breakfast," she said.
He gave her a cheeky grin.
" Take your time. I gotta do my workout. When you finish up, just yell out," he said before walking away.
She shook her head. He sure was a puzzle.
" Kabhie kam deta hai aur kabhie mera khayal rakta hai. I think it will take a whole another life to figure him out," she said to herself.
She started to cook and then started to mop the floor. ( As she squeezed the rags out and cleaned the kitchen, imagine the chak de phatte part of the song come up)
She washed everything and then went to wash her hands before finishing up breakfast which had to consist of apples and cornflower pooras ( basically in Hindi it's called basin ka poora or English it's called cornflower pancakes).
She placed it on the table and then called out for Prithvi. She felt some pain in her rib cage but tried to compose herself as she heard him coming down the stairs. She blew a few breaths and then stood up straight with a smile.
" We need to go to the market and get a few things. There were only a few things here from what you brought yesterday," she quipped.
He nodded and then looked at her firmly, She tried to stand more straighter, fearing he would realize she was in a bit of pain. He wiped something off her cheek and then gazed at her for a moment.
" Prithvi khanna thanda hora hai," she whispered breaking his trance.
He broke away from his trance and they ate quietly for awhile until Damini stood up to offer him more food.
" Tuhme yaad hai ki ka; kya hai?," she inquired keeping her eyes trained on her own plate.
" Haan muhje yaad hai aur maine ek plan bhi socha hai," he replied.
She looked up at him with astonishment.
" Mujhe mera vaade yaad hai Damini. However I cannot tell you the plan until tomorrow morning. Let's finish eating, there is lots to be done still," he insisted.
She nodded firmly before turning to take the plates away as he finished up. He sensed something was bothering her but he knew the plan he had in mind would make her really happy. However he decided he should show some appreciation for her hard work. He put his arms over hers and took the plate from her hands and spilled the water on her.
" Prithvi! Yeh tum kya karo ho?," she shrieked.
In a quick motion he shut off the water and then pinned her against the nearby wall.
" I thought we were here to have our honeymoon. You are being very unromantic," he quipped.
She rolled her eyes.
" You are a puzzle for me Mr. Saxena. Sometimes you say there is work to be done and other times you say I am being unromantic," she stated.
He laughed.
" Now I am freezing so if you'll let me go, I can go change before we go down to the market," she stated.
" Don't worry I am here to keep you warm," he hissed as he leaned in closer.
She made a funny face.
" You stink, go shower!," she said as she slipped away and started to run up towards the staircase.
He chased her into the bedroom where he found her breathing heavily and she was leaning over.
" Damini I am so sorry, tum theek to ho?," he said as he helped her sit down.
" I am fine just your sweat ,made it hard to breathe," she mumbled.
He glared at her sternly.
" Damini don't lie to me. Stay right here. I am calling the doctor now," he stated.
The doctor arrived with a nurse and respiratory therapist.
He took Prithvi aside.
" Suno Prithvi she needs to be careful. She just had an operation a little over a week ago. She needs to stay on oxygen for a few hours. Call us if she feels worse," he stated.
" Thanks for coming so quickly. Will she be all right? Are they any other precautions that we should keep in mind?," he inquired.
" She needs to rest for today. Tomorrow some fresh air will do her good but she needs to take it easy. I suspect she may be feeling pain off an on but tries not to show it. Just take care of her," he replied.
Prithvi nodded and led everyone else out before returning back to Damini.
He sat down beside her and held her hand. She merely looked at him as she had the oxygen mask on her face. He leaned over and kissed her forehead.
He then sat back keeping his hand on hers.
" Vaada karo kit um asa kabhie phirse nahin karo gi," he stated.
He then placed her hand on his hand.
" Tuhme meri kasam," he stated.
She became teary eyed and removed the mask to speak.
" Main vaada karti hoon," she whispered.
Later on the respiratory therapist came to take her off the oxygen. Damini requested her to get her some ice packs and she obliged. Damini had just adjusted the ice packs under her clothes when Prithvi returned from his shower.
" Did you move from the bed?," he asked with his eyebrows raised.
She shook her head.
" I was just adjusting myself a bit," she commented.
He came over to her and place her pillow behind her back.
" The doctor said you should be sitting up as much as possible, It's better for your breathing. If you take it easy for the rest of today you can enjoy the surprise tomorrow," he said firmly.
Damini smiled.
" I am looking forward to it," she stated.
He exchanged a grin with her.
" You rest up. I'll go get some food for our dinner," he stated.
He came back once more to remind her of her promise and then left.
He touched her shoulder some time later and had some chole and puris with him.
" It smells really good!" she said feeling her mouth watering.
Prithvi smiled and fed her the first bite.
Then she fed him the next bite.
" Why didn't you tell me you were in pain?," he inquired.
She turned solemn.
" I just wanted to do my duty. I guess your ways are rubbing off on me," she quipped.
He caressed her face.
" Damini remember there is no maksad now. All we have is our love between us and I hope it remains pure forever. I can't bear to lose you. I was very scared today," he admitted.
She placed a hand on his.
" I am not leaving you that easily. I promise next time I will tell you if I am not feeling well," she stated.
" Now that is like a good girl," he said brightly.
Some time later they both fell asleep.
Prithvi awakened realizing the bed was damp beside him, close to where Damini was laying. Getting frantic that it could be blood, he switched on the lights and then saw it was water.
He awakened Damini.
" Damini the bed is wet. Do you an ice pack laying around here?," he inquired.
She got up slowly and realized her pain had subsided a great deal. She reached under her kurta and pulled out the ice packs and placed them in his hands.
" Nice move Mrs. Saxena. Anything else you are hiding in there?," he inquired with a smirk.
She shook her head.
" Nahin aur kuch nahin Mr. Saxena," she quipped.
He got rid of the ice packs and then had her sit on the chair near the fireplace. After he lighted the fire he went off to get some dry sheets.
" The mattress is soaked so guess we'll sleep on the floor tonight," he stated.
Damini smiled.
"Like last night," she quipped.
They exchanged smiles .
He got the sheets and started to spread them on the floor on top of the carpet.
" This is what happens when you don't take care of yourself. I have to make the bed up tonight," he quipped.
She smiled.
" Maybe I shouldn't take care of myself more often," she joked.
Prithvi looked her appalled.
" Don't worry I was just joking," she retorted.
He finished setting up everything and then had her lie down. He then lay down beside her and held her as they fell asleep.
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