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Recap: Keshav and Myra share the same room and Myra give back to Roshni when she try to humiliate her.

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Keshav woke up and saw Myra sleeping close by him with her breathe fanning his face and sharing his pillow. He pushed a strand of hair behind her ear and pecked her forehead.

Keshav: Good morning butterfly.

He smiled and moved away before she could wake up and see their position. He took a bath and got ready and saw Myra was still asleep. He didn't want to wake her but also wanted to try his luck so instead of calling her or shaking her, he switched on the hair dryer and turned only to see no reaction from Myra.

Keshav: The great light sleeper Mrs. Myra Keshav

He chuckled and shook her gently to wake her up but yet again there was no response. 

Keshav: Butterfly.. get up or we would end up having direct lunch.

Myra turned away and laid on her stomach continuing her sleep. He didn't want to disturb her so he walked out closing the door and saw everyone was having their breakfast. 

Archana: Is Myra awake Keshav ?

Keshav: Not yet maa. 

Archana: Come have breakfast and I will serve breakfast to Myra once she is awake.

Keshav: No, you all carry on and I will have with her. 

He entered the kitchen and made coffee for him and returned to the room. Sitting on the couch he sipped the coffee watching Myra sleeping peacefully. A few minutes later he saw her stirring and turned his gaze away from her. Myra sat yawning and tied her hair into a bun. She looked at the wall in front of her with a frown and realized she got married the previous day.

She ducked her head and saw the nuptial thread on her chest resting above her top.

Keshav: Looks like you forgot that we got married yesterday.

She got startled to his sudden voice and held her chest in fear but glared at him.

Myra: You scared me ketchup. You are ready for the day but why didn't you wake me up ?

Keshav: Oh, I thought you might have felt difficulty in sleeping with my snoring so I let you sleep. Also since you are a light sleeper, I tried my best to not make any noise. I didn't use a hair dryer, I did call you or even shake you to wake you up little one.

Myra felt the sarcasm in his voice and gave a sheepish smile. Keshav placed the cup on the teapoy and moved to the bed and leaned a little close to her. Myra's breathe hitched and she gulped blinking at him.

Keshav: So did I snore ?

Myra shook her head as no and Keshav smiled at her.

Keshav: I will take that as you had a good sleep. Now get ready and lets have breakfast together. I will wait for you in the hall.

Keshav left the room and Myra let go of the breathe she was holding. She jumped out of the bed and picked a cotton salwar and quickly got ready. By the time she reached the hall everyone was watching TV.

Archana smiled and called them to have breakfast. Keshav pulled a chair for her to sit next to him and they started eating together.

Keshav: Maa, we are going out for shopping and don't bother to cook for us. We will be back to get ready for the reception.

Archana was surprised to see Keshav's 180 degree change and just nod her head. He wore a coolers and walked out with Myra following him. He opened the door for her and then got into the driver's seat. They reached a mall and he lead her to a clothing store first.

Keshav: Butterfly buy whatever you like and want. 

Myra: What if I want to buy the whole store ?

Keshav: Give a minute to book a truck then. Should I book 1 or 2 trucks ?

Myra: You know I wouldn't do that, don't you ?

Keshav: I don't mind if you really intended to do that and you know I mean it. don't you ?

Myra: I have never seen you talking with girls yet here you are flirting with me like a pro in it. And what is with you giving me questions as answers to my questions ?

Keshav: Do you want me to stop ?

Myra glared at him and he raised his hands in surrender. He walked away and returned pushing a trolley and followed her. 30 minutes later they walked out of the store holding few bags of dresses which Keshav chose for her as she denied shopping. Later they entered a furniture store and again he chose a dressing table, a wardrobe to fit both their dresses and a new couch. Finally they reached a jewel shop and Myra stopped him before they entered inside.

Myra: Ketchup we have done enough shopping already so what do you want to buy here now ?

Keshav held her hand and entered inside without replying. He informed the sale person to show the latest collection of rings.

Keshav: We didn't get engaged like others but I want us to wear a ring. Hope you don't mind.

Myra nodded her head and they were so busy looking at the rings. Finally they found a couple ring which looked simple yet beautiful with a single diamond studded in it. 

Myra: My choice is always best. Look at the ring, it looks so beautiful and people will sure question about it.

Without thinking twice she picked the ring and slid in his finger with a proud smile. Keshav looked at the ring in his finger and picked her ring.

Keshav: May I ?

Myra was stunned realizing what she had done and again she didn't regret since she did that for Keshav, her husband. She looked at him waiting for her answer and slowing showed her finger and Keshav held her hand gently and slid the ring mumbling a beautiful.

Myra cleared her throat breaking the little trance and Keshav rose to his feet with Myra following him. He paid for the rings and he took her to a posh restaurant. 

Keshav: Do you want to click selfie of our first dine out ?

Myra: You want one ?

Keshav: What if we don't record some memories and regret in future ? Lets do it and may be we could cherish them later.

Myra hummed and Keshav fished out his mobile. Myra smiled tilting her head as they clicked few selfie. He shared the photo to her and Myra posted it on her social media with caption " First lunch date with husband "

Keshav liked the post immediately and posted in his social media accounts as " First lunch date with wife "

They finished their lunch and started back home. At home Roshni opened the door hearing the bell and saw a few delivery men standing at the door step.

Delivery man:    Madan, we have a delivery to this address. Could you guide us to place everything ?

Roshni peeked out and saw some of furniture in the truck and they looked expensive.

Roshni: You might have mistaken, we are not expecting any delivery. Please check the address.

Delivery man: No madam, we are at the right address. Mr. Keshav is the person who had ordered it.

Archana walked out of her room and Roshni passed the information to her. Archana informed them to place the furniture in Keshav's room in the first floor. Roshni sat on the couch and watched the men carrying the wardrobe, dressing table, night lamp, bedroom bench and also a new couch.

Roshni Mv: Not even a day that she is here and that man has started worshipping her. What black magic did she do or did she spell some magic on these men ? Where does this man work to spend so much money in the first place ? Whatever I wish they rot in hell together.

Roshni grit her teeth and stomped to the room and stood outside watching them place everything and removing the old couch.

Hearing footsteps both Archana and Roshni reached the hall and saw Myra entering with Keshav behind her holding lot of shopping bags. Vasundra who had watched their car reached Archana's home.

Vasundra: you never buy things for you when we go on shopping but seems like you had emptied his wallet today ?

Myra: No, I did not buy anything. Ketchup did buy everything. Look at this diamond ring, he bought this too but I chose the couple ring so credits goes to me. 

She pulled Keshav's hand and showed both their rings to the women who were happy except for one burning in jealousy.

Archana: Ofcourse your selection will be the best.

Vasundra: Did you have lunch ?

Myra got up from beside Keshav and started ranting about having lunch in a posh restaurant and all the dishes and desserts they ordered. She also showed the photos they clicked and posted on their social media.

Vasundra ward of the evil eyes from them and let them to rest for sometime before they get ready for the reception.

Myra woke up from her nap and saw Keshav on call with someone. Seeing her awake he cut the call and sat on the couch looking at her.

Keshav: We will have to leave in an hour little one so get ready. Uncle and aunty were here and gifted me our reception costume.

Myra: Wow,  did you like it ?

Keshav hummed and they quickly got ready and reached the party hall. They were taken to separate rooms to get ready and once the guest had arrived Keshav knocked on Myra's room. Naina opened it and smiled at him which he returned with a just a nod.

Myra stood from the stool and Keshav froze on seeing her. Myra was dressed in a beautiful white and blue ombre designer lehenga with matching jewellery. Her hair was styled as soft waves with flower accents. She looked drop dead gorgeous and Naina cleared her throat breaking his trance.

Keshav: Shall we go little one ?

Naina: Your little one will not leave this room until you compliment her beauty my dear brother. 

Myra: No no no, Naina stop it please. Ketchup lets go.

Myra walked out of the room and when they were close to the stage Keshav held her hand and leaned a little close to her ear.

Keshav: You look gorgeous butterfly. My heart skipped a beat.

Myra: Stop kidding Ketchup or I can always try flirting back.

Keshav: With pleasure.

Myra gasped and Keshav chuckled at her open mouth reaction to him. He pushed her chin up and gestured her to hold his hand. Myra tried to hold his palm but Keshav interlaced their fingers as they proceeded to the stage.

Though there were few gossips about the replaced groom, none from the family bothered about it. The guest wished the couples and offered gifts to them. Myra saw two familiar faces and looked at Keshav who was also smiling at them.

Varun and Rakesh wished the couple and gave them gifts.

Rakesh: Myra, I couldn't control my excitement when he called last night and informed about your marriage. You are very lucky to have this guy in your life. Hold on to him and never let him go for any reason. Your life will be blessed.

Myra: Too much of praises for your friend is it ?

Varun: No, he spoke the truth.

Keshav: Ok enough guys. Enjoy the night and we shall meet sometime later.

Keshav gave a glare and they hid their smile with their palms as they got down the stage.

They clicked photos with their family and Myra noticed Krish being unusually calm and hasn't spoke a word to anyone. She ignored thinking it should be something to do with Roshni.

By the time they returned home they were extremely tired. Myra entered the home and face palmed that she didn't call anyone to help her with the jewels and costume.

With a little struggle she removed everything on her own and changed into a night dress. She sat on the bed leaning on the head board and pressed her legs.

Keshav entered the room holding water bottle and passed it to her. Myra paused pressing her legs and gulped some water.

Keshav: What happened to your legs ?

Myra: I m hell tired and my legs are aching from the all the shopping and standing for long time to greet the guest. 

She touched her sole which has now turned complete pink and she looked so much in pain. Keshav sat at her feet and slowly took her feet and placed them on his lap. Myra gasped to his acts and tried to remove but Keshav stopped holding her feet.

Myra: Ketchup, what are you doing ? Please let go my leg. You are not suppose to touch my feet.

Keshav: Why is that ? I have promised to take care of you and I won't sit back and watch you suffering in pain. 

Myra: Are you a doctor ?

Keshav: I don't have to be doctor to soothe your pain little one. Now open the draw in the night stand and pass me the pain relief gel.

Myra again curled her toes and squirmed to remove but Keshav was holding firmly. He got the gel from her and squeezed a little on her sole and started massaging and pressing to relieve her pain.

Myra: Why do you do this ?

Keshav: This is not the first time I m doing this butterfly. When you were young, you used to play a lot and when you feel exhausted you would sit on the couch and stretch your legs to ease the pain. I used to press your feet and you would fall asleep instantly feeling the relief.

Myra: But I m not young anymore. I m grown up and don't forget that I m your wife now.

Keshav: Now that you have registered you are my wife, do you mind if I gift something to my wife ?

Myra: What is it ? Chocolates is it ?

Keshav picked a pair of anklets and jingled it gesturing if he could do the honours. Myra felt shy and her cheeks flushed to his acts. She bobbed her head and Keshav clasped the anklets around her ankles and flicked the jingles in it.

He passed a jewel box and Myra found a beautiful chain with butterfly pendant in it.

Myra: Wow, this is amazingly wonderful. So beautiful ketchup. Is this for me ?

Keshav glared at her and Myra bit her tongue mumbling a sorry. She clasped it around her neck and looked at him.

Keshav: It looks beautiful little one. A butterfly for my butterfly..

Myra Mv: A butterfly for my butterfly... I feel so many butterflies now in my stomach. Myra better go to sleep now.

Keshav continued stroking her sole and pressed her toes until she fell asleep. He laid on his side and was looking at her until Myra moved close to him and wrapped her hand around his waist. His lips curved into a smile and he fell asleep.

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