Chapter 37
Pratap took in the sleeping form of his wife who at the moment looked peaceful. The day marked the end of the first trimester for the newly expecting couple he smiled as he pondered over the passage of time - it had been full of morning sickness, work, morning sickness again, late night chats and more morning sickness and after their doctor's appointment he would announce it at the top of his lungs that he was having a baby. He didn't understand the need to keep mum but his mother and wife had been adamant that nobody except for their close circle of family (that included his friends) knew about their special condition even Chakrapani had been quiet about his impending fatherhood. Pratap knew everything was not alright as the Chakrapani he knew could light up any room with his entry but now he was all quiet - Maan, Som, Veeni even Akbar tried to bring him out of his shell but it was like their friend was lost and so he took him out for a boys trip where he told him to let it all out
FLASHBACK
Pratap had made all the arrangements all the boys were going out for a weekend trip to the farmhouse so that they could allow Chakrapani to cope with things. He had been scared to tell his wife about it but was pleasantly surprised when she told him to do the same
Ajabde was sitting out in the garden taking in the blooming flowers when he went to inform her about the trip
Pratap: Ajabde
Ajabde: Hey come sit na
Pratap: I..
Ajabde: Before you say anything I have to tell you that this weekend go with your boys to the farmhouse and have fun
Pratap: What?
Ajabde: Yeah I'm planning a special weekend with Subho so I want you to go with your guys at the farmhouse
Pratap: You are kicking me out?
Ajabde (smiled teasingly): Yup
Both of them smiled but he suddenly got worried but she assured him
Ajabde: Maa and even Dr Sajja are coming by for the weekend to be with us. It's going to be an all-girls weekend
Pratap: You know I was about to tell you the same thing
Ajabde: I know and listen let him talk about it without being pressured into anything
Pratap smiled as he kissed his wife's forehead and went to make his preps
THE FARMHOUSE
All the guys took in the farm house where they all spent their entire childhood - it was their safe haven. Memories surfaced of their childhood-adolescence-teenage as they entered the spacious living room from playing pranks on the elders, being called for meals, watching the latest movies spread out in front of the television, bringing in stray animals- the farm house had seen it all even their marriages took place there and now as two of the boys that grew up were becoming fathers it was important to return to the place where they learned the meaning of Responsibility, Duty, Honour, Pride and Love
Ajabde stirred in her sleep which brought Pratap out of his memory. He tenderly ran his fingers through her hair a safe way of waking her up especially after her bout of morning sickness. His wife opened her eyes as she took in her husband
Pratap: Morning. How are we feeling at the moment?
Ajabde: Mmm...better I guess
She got up to get fresh while Pratap prepared her breakfast- a toast with butter was all she took as the others made her sick. He planned his work according to their appointment with Dr Sajja or Maajli Maa as he had started calling her - it was an endearing nickname they took in from the historical show she watched along with his mother- Maharana Pratap. He saw an episode when he found a lot of similarities between Pratap's second mother and Sajja Baiji including their names so he started calling her Maajli Maa and she graciously accepted.
The appointment went really well even though Ajabde weight was nowhere near the mark but she assured Maajli Maa that she would eat as per her diet plan and also whatever she craved for - Sajja directed the nurse to take Ajabde for the ultrasound while she spoke with Pratap over the weight concern. Pratap informed her of the morning sickness and the lethargy his wife was feeling most of the days so Sajja made a note and offered some tips for it. Both Pratap and Sajja joined them later in the room and the ultrasound was performed- the tiny little miracle was pointed out bringing smiles on the expectant parents who later on went back to Songara office laden with images from the ultrasound
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Phool walked with air of arrogance across the marble floors in her new stiletto heels and a dress that accentuated her figure making everyone gawk at her so lost she was in her own world that she didn't realise when Khetu appeared and bam - the girl with the heels was lying on the floor rubbing her behind and glaring at the girl who was trying to gather the papers
Phool: Can't you watch where you are walking?
Khetu ignores her as she gathers all the papers making sure that Phool sees the Title for the files - CONFIDENTIAL, CONTRACTS, PRESENTATION
Phool sees the titles making notes of the files she needed to get her hands onto so that she could pass them on to Gauhar Jaan. She had met her the day before for lunch and the poor soul looked horrible apparently US's son had gone missing without a trace and US was taking his anger out on Gauhar on top of that US had lost two contracts as well. Things were not looking good for GJ she thought and decided to give her the info from the files so that GJ could have some peace back until they find that idiot child. She got up proceeding to her new place - a desk had been set-up right beside Pratap's cabin for her as she had taken on the role of Temp secretary. Pratap made sure that Phool entered his cabin less but she still managed to gawk at him through the windows so Pratap made sure that the slit curtains were always down and not open
As Phool sat dreaming of Pratap leaving Ajabde for her she didn't realise that the couple had entered the office and were generating a buzz as it was the first time that they had come together to the office. Everyone was happy to see Ajabde as she was loved by all the employees (excluding flower pot) Khetu and Rann Singh greeted them as they gave Pratap the heads up for their plan. Ajabde was not aware of it as nobody wanted to bother her as per Pratap's directives which made her a little angry on her husband but one charming smile from him melted her away. Ruqqaiya brought Phool out of her dream world into the real the one where she saw Pratap and Ajabde smiling and standing pretty close to each other. Phool plastered a fake smile on her face and moved to greet them but before she could say a word Chakrapani entered with Subho - the girls busied themselves with each other while the guys moved on to the conference room
Subho: We need to do something about this flower pot I tell you Ajabde
Ajabde: I know. She's eyeing my husband - I will personally kill her
Subho: Nope- we won't I have the perfect idea
The girls proceeded for Pratap's cabin to rest and chat a little more
Ajabde called for Phool
Phool: You called me?
Ajabde: Yes Phool will you please get me some lemonade please - the sweet one and Subho will have a...
Subho: I want a strawberry milkshake
Phool: alright (fake smile as she was about to leave)
Ajabde: No wait - get me a strawberry milkshake as well
Phool: So two milkshakes and no lemonade
Ajabde looked at Subho and then at Phool: Yes
Phool starts to leave when Subho stops her
Subho: You know get a chocolate milkshake instead I feel like having something chocolatey
Ajabde: hmmm sounds so tasty Subho
Ajabde: Phool go get us chocolate milkshakes with extra whipped cream with chocolate sauce on top with chocolate wafers and don't forget the cherry on top with a slab of chocolate
Subho: My mouth is watering...Where are you going to get it from?
While Subho was speaking to Phool Ajabde eyes wandered off and she saw one of the employees drinking Starbucks Frappuccino and she went
Ajabde: Subho
Her friend in question saw the white cup with the siren branded on it and then it was game on
Phool had her hand on the door when Subho called out in a calm deadly voice
Subho: Phool we changed our minds - get us two medium chocolate Frappuccinos with extra whipped cream and chocolate sauce along - make sure you get the medium size - Can't afford to gain extra weight now
Phool mumbled: Well the dresses you are wearing are already snug on top of it with the chocolate sauce and cream you will burst
Ajabde: Did you say something?
Phool: No I was just looking at your dress Mrs Songara -it looks a little snug at the waist
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Ajabde: Did you say something?
Phool: No I was just looking at your dress Mrs Songara -it looks a little snug at the waist
Ajabde knew Phool's trick but poor Phool didn't know she was dealing with not one but two hormonal pregnant ladies who could experience mood swings at any time and she had seen her husband coming their way too so as if on cue the waterworks started
Ajabde sobs: you mean I'm fat!!!
Phool perplexed: No
Subho: So what I'm fat?
Phool: No I just said that
Both the girls dissolve into tears hiding their faces when Som entered
Som: Bhabisa I wanted... looks at the scene
Som: what did you do?
Phool: nothing I just said that her dress looked snug
Ajabde: she means I'm fat (more tears)
Som rushed out to call for their husbands so that they could take care of the situation while Phool stood like a fool in the corner
Pratap rushed in followed by Chakri
Pratap gathered Ajabde in his arms: Hey what happened? Why the tears?
Ajabde pointed at Phool while clutching his shirt- Pratap glared at Phool making her tumble backwards
Pratap: What the hell did you say to my wife?
Phool: Nothing I swear
Som butts in: she said Bhabisa's dress looked snug
Ajabde: she means I'm fat (cries like a baby)
Pratap: No you are not fat at all - see no fat at all
Chakri had managed to calm Subho and he looked at Phool: you might want to leave the cabin now
Phool started to leave when Subho said: What about our Frappuccino?
Ajabde: I want my chocolate Frappuccino with extra whipped cream and chocolate sauce with a cherry on top
Pratap looked at the Phool: Get what they want NOW
Phool: But I don't have a car and Starbucks is like halfway across from here
Subho: Well then you should thank the government for running buses as a means of transport
Ajabde: And you can get a ticket as you get on it- now go hurry I want my chocolate Frappuccino
Phool leaves to get the drinks while the two crying girls pick a magazine each and start reading it
Chakri: What the hell just happened?
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