I, Anamika, try to convince him, but he again denied and marched in the washroom, leaving me alone in the room.. I sigh deeply and settled down on the bed thinking how to convince him but by now I'm sure that he's not gonna agree to what I said to him.. 

I was sad by his denial and was sitting gloomily when he came out of the Washroom, changing in the casuals.. I glance at him making puppy face.. 

"not again biwi.. We can celebrate tomorrow.. Jaroori nahi aaj hi kare" he exclaims moving towards me.. 

I make faces "lekin mujhe aaj karna hai celebrate.. Please na.. Sirf kuch ghanto ki toh baat hai" I requested.. 

He shook his head negatively "zid maat karo.. Hum kal celebrate karenge.. Kal off bhi hai, bureau bhi nahi jaana hai mujhe.. Tum jo bologi wo karenge kal lekin aaj nahi.. I'm so tired and I need to sleep.." he exclaims and laid down on his side of the bed.. 

But I was still sitting as I wanted to celebrate the event today itself.. It is New Year tomorrow and I wanted to be awake till 12 and celebrate but my husband, Vineet he's not ready.. His sleep is more important to him huhhhh.. It's all because of ACP Praduyman who make him work all day that he's so tired now.. Urgh.. I hate him.. Angrily I kick the edge of bed and that only hurt me.. I so so want to celebrate the year at 12 like other people do unhhh.. 

My trance was broken when Vineet took hold on my wrist and pull me such that I fall beside him "come on.. Aab aise sad maat ho jao.. New Year hi hai raat ko celebrate karo ya subha ek hi baat hai" he tried to make me understand.. 

I shifted my gaze to him "sab toh karte hai raat ko celebrate.. Mujhe bhi karna hai.. Sabse pehle tumhe wish" I exclaims.. 

He smiles and caressed my hair "wo toh subha ko bhi sabse pehle tum hi karogi na.. Aur kaun hai jo karega" he spoke and pull me closer.. 

I down my gaze, makes a sad face "tumhare itte saare message aate hai.. Tum subha uthte hi message check karte ho tab tak toh main soi rehti hoon.. Kaise pehle wish karungi" I spoke out what I feel while playing with the button of his tee shirt.. 

Vineet chuckled at my statement, I glare at him.. 

"Okayy toh tumhe yahi shikayat hai na ki koi tumse pehle wish na kare" he asked lifting my face, I nodded.. 

He put his arm around my waist and pulled me towards himself leaving no space between us.. He pecked my temple.. Happy New year.. He spoke.. He pecked my both eyes, nose, cheeks and finally tangled his lips with mine.. I was already confused by his act and this sudden kiss surprise me but I respond.. We share a soft kiss.. His lips were warm and soft, I was melting in the kiss and clutch on his tee tightly.. We broke the kiss when we were out of breath.. 

"Happy New Year" he again spoke, I look at him confusedly, still blushing.. 

"aab toh wish bhi kar diya, aab agar koi karega bhi wish toh wo second hoga" he spoke, before I say anything he turn off the lights and hug me.. He smeared my head and back so that I could fall asleep.. Little does he know that sleep is far away from my eyes.. I was staring at him blankly.. 

He was really tired, he falls asleep in no time his hands still holding me tight.. His legs tangled with mine as it is winter and he knows I don't fall asleep until my body gets warm.. I had nothing to do nor I know what the time is.. I was just lying on the bed and staring at him.. How cute he looks in sleep, a smile is playing on his lips.. I touch his face with my finger tips taking care that his sleep doesn't get disturb because of me.. His smile widens when I did that which makes me smile as well.. 

I place my hand on his chest, I could feel his heart thumping inside smoothly, peacefully.. My lips curve in a smile, I kept my head on his chest to hear his heartbeat, it gave me so much relaxation, the rhythmic sound of his heart gave me so much soothe.. I close my eyes.. Feeling the soothing sound of his heart which gave me immense pleasure..

I don't know what the time is, how much time has passed by now and how much time is left to welcome the new year.. I was just lying on the bed in his warm embrace.. Some random thoughts were going on in my head when I heard our neighbours running to the terrace as a party is thrown in the terrace for the new year.. Maybe it's almost 12 that's why they are moving there.. Poor me, I can't go in the party.. I sighed and opened my eyes to take a glance of him who's still sleeping peacefully.. 

But his sleep gets disturb with the sound of crackers.. He grimace and open his eyes after a few seconds.. He looked at me with his half open eyes.. 

"aab tak jaag rahi ho" he asked when he found me awake.. I nodded my head affirmatively.. He sighed.. 

"chalo" he spoke and release me from his grip.. He descended from the bed.. My eyes twinkled with happiness.. I jump down the bed and hugged him happily.. He patted my back.. 

"itne khush hone ki jaroorat nahi, sirf 10 minutes ke liye jayenge.. Okay" he asked gazing at me with his sleepy eyes.. 

I smile broadly "Okayy" I replied kissing on his cheeks.. 

We got ready soonish.. Vineet gaze at me when I was almost ready… 

"itni thandhi mei ye pehen ke jaogi tum" he asked to which I nodded.. I was wearing a sleeveless dress.. He glared at me and pull out a matching sweat coat from the cupboard.. 

"wear this.. Bahut thandh hai bahar.." he said caringly.. I make faces as I didn't want to wear that but agree to him without any if or but.. 

After getting ready, we leave the house and move to the terrace.. Everyone was present there.. As we reach, they started wishing to each other. I jump in happiness as we reach in time.. I turn towards Vineet to wish him but he was hugged by our neighbour Sharma jii.. Sharma jii wish him and left smiling.. I stamped my foot.. 

Vineet laugh at this "I told you" he tease me.. I slap on his arm.. He smiles at my frustration and pulled me towards himself.. He lift my face and peck my temple 

"itni der tak main jaagi aaj tumhe wish karne ko aur kar bhi nahi pai, huhhhh Sharma jii ghus gaye bich mei.. Mujhe 9 baje kitni nini aa rahi thi pata hai.. main fir bhi nahi soi aur dekho sab Sharma jii ne bigad diya" I said sadly..I was sad as I have a habit of sleeping early but only to wish him first I was awake upto this hour.. 

"come on. It doesn't matter pehle wish kiya ya badh mei, dil se kiya ya nahi ye matter karta hai.. Aur tumne toh itna kuch kiya.. He pulled my cheeks.. Meri 8 baje sone wali biwi aaj 12 baje tak jaagi mere liye, aur kya chahiye.. Mood maat kharab karo apna" he exclaims smiling to me.. 

I smile a little.. He place his fingers on the corner of my lips and curve them upward.. I chuckled at him…. We wish everyone present in the party, my mood has turned good by now.. When we were done wishing, we secure our seat in a corner.. I glance at Vineet and found him sleepy.. He was looking at the kids enjoying with their parents.. I took out my phone and pull him.. I click a selfie in which he looks sleepy.. I laugh showing him the pic, he smiles shaking his head..

As he was sleepy, he wanted to leave the party and return home. So we leave the party.. 

As we reach home, we change into casuals and laid down on the bed.. I snuggled closer to him and place my head on his chest.. 

"pati" I call him. 

"hmm" he replied, his eyes were closed.. 

"I love you" I spoke, and place a kiss on his chest.. 

"I love you too" he reciprocate, holding me tight..

"thank you,.. Chalne ke liye party mei.." I said as I entwined my fingers with his but didn receive any reply from his side.. I look at him and found him asleep.. I smile and pecked his lips lightly.. Soon I fell asleep as well..

The End