I stood at a distance waiting for the admin head to get free from his call. Nervousness spread all over my body. She's here yet so far from me. Yug tugged at my hand showing that he needs to use washroom. I let him go immediately. He's grown tall and somewhat resembled his late father. I remember his relatives giving us photo album of his late parents. They wanted him to know who they were, if he's willing. Time and again, I go through those photos reminiscing that horrible night which got me this beautiful soul.

"Sir, can you please wait here?." One of the nurses informed and I sat down looking at people run around. After 15 minutes I found Yug talking with a boy who's crying.

"What happened?." I asked.

"His brother is in surgery for cancer removal. Anagha is there, don't worry." Yug spoke patting his head. I smiled at Yug who sometimes behaves like a matured person. Asking him to come along, I did all the formalities I was asked to do.

"Look! He's back laughing!. I will meet him!." Yug ran after that kid. Just then I saw Anagha walk out of the room with someone beside her who was looking overfriendly with his hands around my wife's shoulders. I followed them to canteen to get something for Yug as well as that kid who were busy talking animatedly about some cartoon character.

That kid needs to go into sports to spend his energy!

"You got chips in your hair!." Someone pointed out at my wife and that same man helped her to take it out.  As much as I love surprising Anagha, I hate it when she pulls out these kinda of things on me. My jealous side popped up out of nowhere.

Maybe I miss her too much?

Maybe I will be labeled as obsessed husband?

Walking out of canteen, i grabbed Yug by collar. Thankfully he did not see Anagha coming out and completely forgot about her until we reached her apartment.

"Bro! I forgot! Anagha is there! Let's go back!." He shouted.

"I am tired. Just unpack your luggage and set it right there.  Got it? Don't throw your wet towel on the floor and keep your room clean." I said closing our room door. I know my behavior was  rude but what can I do? Snuggly who's laying down on mat warmed up to me. After hours of patting Snuggly, feeding my brother and taking extra precaution to cook delicious food for my Anagha, I was dead tired.

How can we manage after kids? Will yug help us?

Wait.

Kids?

I smiled at that thought. We were married for almost 4 years now, our anniversaryis just around the corner. It was not marriage of convience nor contract what we had was purely based on our own decisions. I wanted to be with Anagha at all stages of her life but my insecurities, hesitations never made me cross the line. For her, I am a person who pushed away his wife after marriage.

Well what can I say?

I had demons in my closet who prevented me from being rational. Just then Anagha graced her presence as I opened door for her. She was shocked, wet, huffing from probably running in the rain. As our interaction took a spicy turn, I decided to be silent. Serving her food I watched how flustered she was.

"Drink hot water. Here take hot water bag. Temperatures drop drastically." I said placing everything on her bed. She nodded her head as yes. I tucked Yug inside thick blanket and switched on heater for him.  Walking back to our room,  I saw her removing her t shirt.

"W..WHAT I am sorry. I forgot, I don't sleep with my t shirt on. " She said looking away. I smiled at her innocence of course I know that. It was hell for me to make her wear my hoodie that night which she insisted on taking it out.

"I have seen you. I don't mind." I said laying down beside her wall of pillow partition.

"I..ok." She said bending down to kiss Snuggly good night and getting inside her thick rug. I could see her tender body. What is she eating?

"Aren't you having food properly?." I asked. She turned towards me peeking through pillows. She nodded her head as yes cutely.

"You are not, look at your lean body. Take your inner as well, let me see if you are lying or not. " I playfully moved towards her. She blushed red and hid under her blanket giggling like a small girl. Hearing her giggles,  there was a strange feeling in my heart. It ached but in a right way. I felt happy that I could give her this flutters and couldn't help feeling them myself. Removing the wall partition between us, I hugged her hard while she wrapped herself with blanket.

"I missed you." I whispered kissing her hair. She muffled 'me too'

"Who is that guy who was touching you?." I asked remembering how he sling his arms around her. She came out of her cocoon looking very puzzled.

"Does he know that you are married?." I asked. She nodded her head as yes. I bent down to kiss , which I did after a long time.

"I don't feel good when men touch you. You seem to forget that I chose to wait but things like this will tick me off. I sound possessive like maniac but next time you will be sleeping naked with me. " I whispered in a very low tone. Her eyes widened and she snuggled closer with a smile. The ache in my heart continued to torment me. How could I possibly push her away and take that decision?

"You are here. I am happy." She spoke.

"I am here to stay." I replied. She immediately got up and looked at me. I smiled at her excitement.

"I left my job there. As I promised, I will be wherever you are. Didn't I?." I asked her. She jumped on me hugging tightly.

4 years ago

'No matter where you are, what you do. I will be there'

She looked at me and my message without blinking her eyes. Not even a word was said yet I could feel her resent towards me. My mom made Yug have his breakfast while her parents laughed among themselves joking about our first night after marriage. Messaging her to come out of dining room, I met her privately

'Why are you angry?'. I asked as soon as she entered our room.

'Does it matter?.' She questioned.

'Just be calm ok? Our marriage will never hinder your future. My support is important not your family or friends. You are my responsibility now.'I spoke.

'Really? I am 22.5 years now. So parts of my life are owned by other people? Decisions will be taken by others while I keep myself busy changing ownership of my life? You have known me since few months. How can you own me?' She questioned pushing me away. I smiled. That's all.

'Since I am your responsibility. Tell me, will you follow me like a dog where ever I go to protect me? After all what's yours can't be brought to harm right?." She questioned making me laugh.

Dog? I can be any animal for a pure soul like you!

'Of course. I promise where ever you settle, you will have me with you. I will look after my precious wife.' I said kissing her forehead.

Anagha snored lightly as I blinked my eyes looking at her face. Her innocence drew my attention and I fell harder for her day by day, year by year.

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