"Haan mamma I have reached the airport. ...aah ok" the man ended the call and started searching for someone. His eye balls were moving in all directions but still they were not meeting their desired destination.
Suddenly a lady tapped on his shoulder from back "Jai"
The man turned and smiled "Aap yaha hain...I was looking for you only."
The girl smiled "Wo...I went to the washroom. "
"Aah it's completely ok..." he smiled and showed her the way.
"Venella give me your bag" he took the bag and started walking towards the Exit along with her.
The man was Jai Rai who had come to pick his 1 month old wife Venella from the airport .
Jai Rai was a software engineer settled in Pune, who got married to Venella just a month back. Since he was living in a bachelor pad then..he couldn't bring her with him immediately after they got married. But now he has found himself a 2 BHK flat ...so now his wife was here to live with him.
Theirs was an arranged marriage. ..and here is how the two of them got married. .
FLASHBACK STARTS
"Jai..." Rashmi(Jai's mother ) came inside Jai's room and found him reading a book.
"Tu bas kitabon me hi ghusa reh( You keep yourself busy in these books only)" Rashmi pushed his legs a little and settled herself on the bed.
Jai smiled "What to do I love being with myself ...I don't like socialising. .u know that." He kept his book and aside and kept his head in her mother's lap.
Rashmi smiled and caressed his hair " yes you are shy...I know that."
"Mamma"
"Kya mamma...aisa hi raha toh...ho gayi teri shaadi( what mamma. ..if this attitude of yours continues...no body is gonna marry you)"
"Phir se Shaadi( Again marriage)"
"Jai you will turn 29 next year...ab koi bahana nahi ( no excuses)" Rashmi showed her finger.
"Koi pasand hai tujhe ( you like someone?) " she asked.
"Nahi" he nodded in no
"Toh thik hai...mujhe pasand hai ( Ok then I like someone)" Rashmi said to which Jai at once got himself straightened.
"Kaun"
"She is my friend's daughter...Venella...unke taraf se rishta aaya hai( they have proposed an alliance) Rashmi's smile showed her fondness for the girl.
"Oh...toh this was your plan" he said sitting on the bed.
"Jo bhi tha...but I am serious Jai ...you can meet her tomorrow at CCD."
"Mamma you fixed the meeting also..."
"Yes...tere par bharosa nahi rakh sakti is mamle me( I can't trust you in this matter)" Rashmi said getting up and forwarded a picture which she managed to hide all this while "Venella".
Jai took the photograph not showing much interest but as soon as the door got shut...he immediately turned the photo and brought it in a closer periphery. ...a smile came on his face "Beautiful"
"Hai na( She is)" the photograph got dropped from his hand at the sudden voice of his mother..who seemed to be spying on his shy son.
"Mamma wo I am feeling sleepy...good night" he pulled the blanket and covered himself.
"Good night and sweet dreams...photo utha lena " Rashmi was too happy to leave this golden opportunity to tease his son.
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"Aur ghabrana mat( Don't get nervous)" Rashmi said correcting Jai's collar.
"Mamma" Jai whined ...his mother was teasing at every given opportunity.
"Ok all the best...you are looking handsome. " she kissed his cheek.
He walked inside the cafe and started searching for her. His eyes landed on the figure which had managed to steal his heart just by a mere picture. Her beautiful innocent eyes were looking here and there...seems like she was searching for him only.
He walked towards the table "Hi...Jai"
"Ahh..hi..." the girl stood up.
"I am sorry ..I got a bit late" he apologised .
"It's ok..."
"Aap kya lengi( What would you like to have)" Jai called the waiter.
"Ummm a hot chocolate will do" Venella smiled and gave the order.
"So...you know why are we meeting" Jai started hesitantly. ..
"Hmm...u want to ask something"
"Nothing as such ...aap khud hi bataiye kuch apne baare me( You tell me something about yourself)" Venella smiled
and this is how a casual conversation began bringing them to a little ease with each other.
"So..." Jai asked keeping his fingers crossed.
"I don't have any problem with this marriage" Venella said in a slight shy tone.
"Me too..." Jai smiled and then both of them started looking here and there.
After a while "I think we should leave" Venella said checking the time.
"Aah ok I will drop you" Jai paid the bill and started walking out with her.
"No..no...my sister will be coming at JP mall..so I will manage"
"Ok...aah Venella" Jai hesitated
"Ha"
"Wo wo...can I have your no." he finally said.
"Haan kyu nahi..." Venella gave her number and smiled seeing his shy nature.
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"So" Rashmi asked as soon as she opened the door...seemed like she was too excited.
"Achi hai..." Jai smiled.
"Sirf achi hai...ok I get it u don't want to marry her" Rashmi said in an upset tone .
"Maine aisa toh nahi kaha(I didn't say that) Jai at once defended himself.
Rashmi raised her brows in a teasing manner conveying she already knew it.
"I am ready" Jai finally gave his approval.
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It was all planned by Rashmi and Radhika(Venella's mother)...both the families had already approved...they were just waiting for their kids' approval...and since it was a yes ..immediately an auspicious date was picked which was just a month away. Jai was told to apply for leave which he gladly did.
In this month ...their talks were only limited to hi and hello...moreover Jai was doing overtime so that he could get the leave.
Finally the day arrived.
Jai saw his bride coming down ...he was mesmerized.
All through the wedding his eyes were not ready to leave the beautiful sight.
Soon Jai filled vermillion in Venella's maang to which she closed her eyes.
They took the pheras and finally the couple was announced as man and wife by the priest.
They moved forward to take the elders' blessings.
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"Hamare yahan Kul Devi ki puja se pehle pati patni ek saath nahi reh sakte( Husband-wife can't stay together before we worship our deity)" an elderly lady of the Rai clan spoke.
"But Jai is leaving for Pune tomorrow" Rashmi said.
"Rasam toh rasam hai( Rituals are rituals)" the lady didn't deter..
"It's ok mamma" Jai kept his hand on his mother's shoulder. ..he didn't want to create a drama and then looked at Venella who smiled in an understanding manner.
Next day...
"Aapki ye shirt rakh dun( Shall I keep this shirt)" Venella asked Jai folding some clothes .She was packing his bag as he was leaving .
"Arre I will do it"
"Koi problem nahi hai...you check your flight details" Venella smiled.
"Sorry I am not able to take you now...but I promise next month you will be there" Jai was feeling terrible for leaving on the second day of their marriage. ...but what to do...his boss was becoming the villain.
" it's ok" she lightly squeezed his hand.
FLASHBACK OVER
Jai and Venella reached their flat.
"It's beautiful" Venella said taking a round .
Jai just smiled " You must be hungry...you freshen up ..I am ordering the food. "
After an hour
Both were having their dinner in silence. Once in a while their eyes used to meet...and they just used to pass a smile. .
After having dinner...both entered the bedroom.
Both were anxious to share the same bed...they were shy ...apprehensive all at the same time.
"Right or left" Jai finally asked.
""Right"
Both of them lay down next to each other sharing the same blanket ...which was making them feel butterflies in their stomach .
"Good night" Jai smiled to which Venella reciprocated " Good night"
and we shall wish the couple good night too
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