(Continued)

Akshara woke up early morning and stretched her arms. She winced as her body protested. Slowly, she sat up and wanted to cry- almost. Yesterday was one of the most beautiful nights of her life. They had been up till late before cuddling to sleep. They had relaxed into each other's arms and succumbed to sleep.

However, her body did hurt. She ran her fingers through her hair and tried to look around for clothes. Her grip on the blanket tight. She spotted Abhimanyu's shirt on the floor and picked it up. She was slipping it on when Abhimanyu entered the room with two mugs in his hands.

Abhimanyu: Good Morning Jaan!

Akshara: Good Morning baby...

She said. Abhimanyu found her cute. He put the mugs down and sat in front of her.

Akshara: Tum kb uthe? Mujhe kyu nahi uthaya?

Abhimanyu: You were tired na love. After what we did...

Akshara: I know but still...

She was still a little shy about what they did. He, laughed, bent down and kissed her cheeks.

Abhimanyu: Ye lo, methidane ka paani....meri methidane ke liye..

Akshara: what? Eww, subah subah itna kadwa...

She made a face.

Abhimanyu: Ye acchi cheez hai Akshu. Isse peene se blood sugar control me rehta hai

Akshara: (shrugs) Mujhe to sugar hai hi nahi...

Abhimanyu: jhoot...to tum itni sweet kaise ho?

Akshara stifled her smile and glared at him. He touched her pout and came forward to kiss it. she understood his intentions and shoved him off. He fell back dramatically even though her touch was light. She giggled and stood up to run away but winced as the sudden movement caused her pain.

Abhimanyu: Aram se jaan...

He said, suddenly serious. He picked her up.

Abhimanyu: Should have warned you...

Akshara blushed and hid her face in his neck.

Abhimanyu: Come...

Akshara: Kahan?

Abhimanyu: A warm bath will help you...

Abhimanyu ran Akshara a bath and added lavender salts in it to sooth her pain. Akshara put her hair in a bun and removed his shirt that she was wearing. His eyes gleamed and mouth dried as he saw her body, covered in marks at places- marks he made. Akshara moaned as the water hit her muscles and settled down. She turned and saw a prominent bulge in his pants. She smiled and asked him if he wanted to join her.

Abhimanyu: gladly...

Akshara: Just bath though, I am tired.

Abhimanyu: Haan meri jaan.

He said and entered the bath tub after removing his own clothes. He settled behind her and began massaging her abdomen and shoulder while she relaxed. Abhimanyu lowered her fingers and massaged her clitoris while she closed her eyes, moaning.

Abhimanyu: Ab tum aisi sb awaze nikalogi toh mai kaise control karu?

Akshara: Abhi!! please na....I am feeling better

Abhimanyu smiled.

Abhimanyu: That was the goal.

He massaged her body and then grabbed her breasts. Him pressing them like that from behind her while he also planted kisses on her neck was turning her on as well.  She could also feel his penis which was placed right between the crack of her butt. She pressed her back more into his chest, turning him on.

He placed one hand on her breast, playing with her nipple with his finger while his other hand grabbed at her clitoris. Akshara bit her lips. Her hands went behind her grabbed at his length. She felt him grow more in her hands. It still surprised her at it fit into her last night. She slowly turned in his arms and climbed his lap. Her hands went around his neck. Their chests pressed together, so did their lower bodies. Abhimanyu caressed her face while she kissed his cheeks. 

She heard a notification tone from Abhimanyu's phone which was kept in his pants. The pants were in a heap on the floor and the phone was slightly out, showing her what time it was. Akshara's eyes widened! She pulled out of his arms causing him to frown.

Abhimanyu: Ak-

He couldn't ask further as she moved out of the tub and ran towards the shower.

Abhimanyu: Kya hua?

He got alarmed seeing her urgency but she was now stepping out of the shower too, muttering under her breath.

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Akshara ran out of the bathroom with a large towel covering her.

Abhimanyu: Akshu, aram se...fisal jaogi...your feet are wet.

Akshara continued ignoring hum and went through her things.

Abhimanyu: Akshu? Aram se..

Akshara: Kaise aram se karu? Mujhe kitna late ho gaya hai Abhi. Meri pehli rasoi hai aaj aur dekho tumne late krwa diya...

Abhimanyu: maine?

Akshara: Haan tumne...

She said and went back into the bathroom and came out in a blouse and petticoat. Abhimanyu smiled and came forward.

Akshara: sochna bhi mt...abhi door raho tum...

Abhimanyu: Oye!

Akshara: hoye

Abhimanyu: Not fair yr....aaj toh tum ghar chali jaogi na...

Akshara: Kl aa bhi jaungi..

Abhimanyu: still...I will miss you na..

He said taking her in a back hug. His fingers were caressing her skin and she almost surrendered himself into him- almost. Her eyes shot open.

Akshara: No, mai neeche jaa rahi hoon....tum bhi aa jana...

She said and pinned her yellow saree. She filled her hairline and wore some earrings. She applied balm and blew her husband a kiss before running downstairs.

Abhimanyu: (chuckles) Pagal....

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Akshara reached the kitchen and greeted Manjiri. She apologized for being late.

Manjiri: It's okay beta. Ho jata hai

Akshara blushed and looked away while Manjiri laughed at how awkward she was. Everyone had had their breakfast and left for work. Akshara was a little disheartened but Manjiri told her that they weren't big on rituals. She asked her to make some kheer that Manjiri will offer as 'bhog' before packing it for the elder's lunch.

Akshara nodded and prepared the kheer with love. After setting it aside for bhog, Manjiri tasted it on Akshara's insistence and praised her.

Abhimanyu: Mujhe bhi khilao, dekhun toh meri biwi ne kaisa banaya hai...

He said, entering the kitchen. He had a bowl and did a chef's kiss sign. Akshara giggled at his gestures and praises. Manjiri told them to put the bhog at the house temple and then visit an old temple in the city. Abhira did as she asked and left on his bike to take blessing at the old temple.

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As per Manjiri's requests, the priest of the old temple was ready for the couple. They did the pujan and took blessings for their new marital life. They clicked a selfie outside the temple and sent it to her. Now, Abhimanyu was driving his bike with his wife sitting behind him. She had her hands wrapped around his waist as she felt the wind around them. He parked the bike.

Akshara: Abhi? Hum toh mandir jaa aaye...abhi kahan?

Abhimanyu: Ye vo shiv mandir hai jahan se humne start kiya tha. Mahadev ne humare rishte ko ashirvad diya hai so mai yahan bhi ana chahta tha...

Akshara smiled and nodded. They purchased a few things from the shops in front of the temple.

Akshara: Uff!

Abhimanyu turned and looked down. His wife was having trouble with the saree, thaal and the stairs. He shook his head and took the thaal from her. He held her pallu so Akshara's hands were entirely free to manage the saree. They reached the temple and smiled. Abhira did the pujan and were about to leave when they saw some familiar faces climb up the steps. They were talking to each other.

Arohi: I don't believe in this mimi...

Suhasini: Pr hum toh krte hai na. Mahadev ki puja se tumhari shaadi bhi jldi hogi aur manchaha var milega...

Arohi: Manchaha var to ek manhoos cheen kr le gayi.

Abhimanyu's jaw ticked and he wanted to bash her. Akshara held his hand and shook her head.

Swarna: Bs karo Arohi. Tumhe us baat se move on krna chahiye. Waise bhi Abhimanyu ke sath tumhara rishta na judne ki wajah tum khud ho.

Arohi: Badi mumma aap uska side le rahe ho?

Swarna: Nahi! mai bs ab iss baat pr koi discussion nahi chahti.

Suhasini: Humse toh saare rishte tor diya pr sheher me charche hai. Suna hai shadi kr li...humse toh milne tk nahi aayi...

Swarna: Kairav ki shart ke karan hum kuch kr bhi nahi sakte....

Suhasini paused and looked ahead. Arohi made a face but it soon turned to shock as Abhira just went past them without even sparing them a glance.

Swarna: Ye toh-

But before they could say anything, Abhira were gone. Abhimanyu reached his bike and sat on it with an angry pout.

Akshara: Kya hua?

Abhimanyu: why did you stop me?

Akshara: You'd say, they'd say and soon they will get arguing with us. Mujhe nahi chahiye kissi bhi reason se humare unse koi bhi taar jude. We are married new new husband and I want to live these moments. Sb kuch naya sa hai so purani kadwi yaaden mai past me hi bhool jana chahti hoon...

Abhimanyu nodded. Akshara sat and the bike took off. Akshara hugged him and kept her head on his shoulder, pecking him occasionally. Eventually, his anger melted away. They reached home and met Manjiri, giving her the prasad.

Manjiri: Akshu, beta ye le...

Akshara: Ye kya hai maa?

Manjiri: Shagun! Teri pehli rasoi ka...uss time mandir ke liye der ho rahi toh dimag se nikal gaya..

Akshara smiled and opened the box. It was a beautiful pair of earrings. Akshara thanked her and came to their room. Akshara packed a small bag and changed from her saree into a maxi dress- excited for her brothers to show up.

Abhimanyu: Akshu!!!!

Akshara: Hmm...?

She said, busy trying to find the matching flats for an attire.

Abhimanyu: Akshu!!

Akshara: Kya hua?

Abhimanyu: thodi der me tum chali jaogi aur phir bhi mere sath time spend nahi kr rahi...

Akshara: haan toh kl wapis bhi toh aa rahi hoon..aur din bhar tumhare hi toh sath thi

Abhimanyu: So? I will still be spending the night without you..

He stood up and hugged her from behind.

Abhimanyu: I don't want to..

Akshara turned and pulled his cheeks.

Akshara: it is a onetime thing baba. Promise. Rasam hai na..

Abhimanyu: still. Doesn't mean I like it.

Akshara: Mera chidku!

Abhimanyu: Oye!! Chidku ki chidkurani...

Akshara giggled.

Neil: Bhabhiiii, apke bhai aa gaye...

They parted as they heard Neil shout. Abhimanyu saw the watch and frowned.

Abhimanyu: saale jaldi aa gaye....

Akshara: ABHI!!

Abhimanyu: What? Saale nahi vo mere?

Akshara rolled her eyes and gave him her bag to bring downstairs.

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One hour later,

Akshara's brothers were laughing at something Parth said. There was a spread of snacks in front of them. They slightly teased Abhimanyu too before Akshara switched the topic.

Krish: Accha aunty, ab hume chalna chahiye. Ghar pr sb iska besabri se wait kr rahe hai....

Manjiri nodded.

Vatsal: Cho- (Akshara glared at him) Akshu, tera saman..

Akshara: Ye raha (looks around and frowns) Abhi!! Tum mera bag nahi laye...

Abhimanyu: Bhool gaya, abhi lata hoon.

He ran upstairs. A few seconds later.

Abhimanyu: Kahan hai Akshu?

Akshara: Wahi toh tha...blue color ka bag hai...dekho toh...

Abhimanyu: Nahi hai...

Akshara: Uff! Aati hoon...

She went upstairs while others shared a knowing look. Akshara reached her room and saw the bag.

Akshara: ye lo! Samne rakhi cheez nahi dikhti..

She turned as she heard the latch. Abhimanyu had locked the room.

Akshara: Ye kya kr rahe ho tum docman?

Abhimanyu just shrugged and reached her.

Abhimanyu: apna dhyan rakhna, khoob enjoy krna...I will miss you Jaan...

She melted seeing the look in his eyes. She cupped his face and nodded. Then, she captured his lips. They kissed softly as first before increasing the pace and passion.

Karan: AKSHU! AAJ HI JANA HAI...

They heard Karan's voice and parted. Akshara blushed. Abhimanyu caressed her face and rearranged her messed up hair. She smoothed her dress and reapplied the lipstick from her bag. Abhimanyu removed the stains from his face while she went downstairs.

Kairav: Bag nahi mila?

Akshara: Mil gaya...Abhi laa raha hai...

Vatsal: arey sath lana tha...Jiju se fir kho gaya toh?

They laugh while she pouted.

Abhimanyu: Kya kho jayega?

Abhimanyu said coming downstairs with her bag. Krish took it from him. They bid them goodbye as they took sister for the ritual.

Akshara turned and waved at Abhimanyu who made a heart with his hands. Sighing, he shoved her hands in his pocket and turned to see the amused looks of his family.

Abhimanyu: What?

All: Kuch nahi...

Abhimanyu: Whatever! Maa, mai hospital jaa raha hoon....

Manjiri: Pr teri toh leave hai..

Abhimanyu: Haan, bs dekh aunga ki meri team meri absence me sb acche se handle kr rahi hai na. Updates bhi le lunga aur aage ka delegate kr dunga...

Neil: Jaane do maa, ab bhai ka ghar me man nahi lagega...

Abhimanyu: ruk jaa beta, teri baari ane de...

He grumbled before taking off on his bike towards his first love- his work with his mind on his wife who was currently laughing at something her brothers had said.

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