Neerja felt completed as a new woman, her hair parted was now filled with vermillion. Everything was felt like a dream for her. The condition wasn't much different for Sameer. After signing in their registers, the newly wedded couple visited temple. Sameer felt relieved in his mind. Now he has some one to say as his closed one in this world.

"Finally , goodbye to old life. Welcome to new dreams and hopes."

Neerja entered his apartment with a lighted lamp in her hand.Most of the neighbours looked at them with awe. But they didn't come much since Sameer was there with her. Very a few residents were occupied in their flat at a cheap rate. 

Once Sameer left to his work, several neighbours flocked to the apartment. Ladies were blown away by the beauty who has finally graced Sameer's life. "Your skin is so flawless! ", an elderly lady pat her cheek. Their husbands who graced the apartment with their ladies, couldn't take away their eyes from the beauty who is standing in front of them. "Hi, nice to meet you", an old man extended his hand towards her. Neerja was disgusted with the look of men those were drooling at her. "Namaste ji", she folded her hands and greeted them. 

Neerja felt too much suffocated when the hours have been passing on. Their comments on Sameer for being introvert , rude and an anti social. He never mingled with them. "Never be like him", said Indrani their landlady. "We always hold several parties and you should take care of it". Neerja kept mum. Silently she was praying God for Sameer's arrival.

The commotion finally come to an end, once  the tall stature of Sameer approached them. They didn't speak a word to him. They hung their heads and departed from the place. Sameer kept his bag and things in the shelf. He was looked disturbed when he was surrounded by the crowd.

"Why did they come? ", Sameer asked in a stern voice. "They just wanted to say hello. Just an introduction." Neerja passed a cup of black tea to him. "I still couldn't understand why are they still hanging out in other residents apartments. Don't they have any other business!?", Sameer looked restless.

"Whatever be it. I feel you should resume your studies and work rather than sitting idle  at home", he said. Neerja nodded her head. She felt Sameer's face was immersed on her shoulder.

"Neeru , it's not I don't like being with people. For me these are something like I cannot bear twith them. Fancy people. How could I ?", Sameer said in a fainted voice. 

Neerja understood that though Sameer has tried his level best, Sam always ended up being a misfit in this society. We need other people's support. But too much of interference  can only create nuisance  for him rather than comfort for him.

The night, when the moon was engulfed under the volumes of dark clouds - Sameer found his solace under the warm cuddle of Neerja.

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Soon after their marriage , Neerja resumed her studies and work. Sameer is now promoted to furniture construction section , where he supervised , design and built several furnitures of multi purpose use. Owing to it's aesthetics and productivity the business soar high, which added more income to Sameer. Every day Neerja cooked new cuisines  for him. He comes to his home after work. Wash his face and flopped on the mattress  to read the collection of books the couple had with the mug of coffee held in his other hand. Sometimes while reading together , Neerja used to fell asleep on her husband's chest. After a while when she wakes up all she could see is her husband also finally fall asleep without even removing his specks.

Sameer  has always wondered that Neerja  has never asked anything to be done for her. He felt quite absurd of that. But he strongly believed that he will definitely gift his love once the right time comes. 

Every friday evening was a celebration time for Neerja and Sameer. They buy movies CDs, buys groceries and pay a visit to library too. Whenever she fell ill due to monthly issues Sameer gave a shoulder for her. He tried his maximum best to relieve his wife from cramps. He even cleaned her up whenever she puked.

At once she became unconscious due to bleeding and was admitted in hospital. He cooked porridge for her. Made his best to make her relaxed. He always initiated to have a chitchat with her , crackling jokes to make her happy. Every evening when Sameer returns from his work , they go for a walk. Though Sameer wants to taste the pure mix of sour and spicy taste of panipuri, Neerja never let him do it.

"I will cook for you", she said.

Sameer was taken aback with the recipe of Neerja. It was perfect treat to his tastebuds.

"Yummy!", he squealed. "How could you do this ? it's really tasty ", he forwarded his hand to get next piece of panipuri.

Neerja felt her man was way too adorable while munches on his favorite recipes.

After cleaning the kitchen together and retrieving to their bed chamber, Neerja pulled out an old album of Sameer. "Where did you get this?", Sameer looked at her with unbelievable eyes. "I got this from the loft while I was cleaning our bedroom", Neerja smiled. " I thought it was lost", Sameer sighed. He cleaned it and finally opened to see his old photos.

It was truly  bliss to see her husband's family and his old photos. 

"It's from my work place, along with my friend", sameer flipped through the pages. But the last pic literally stole Neerja's heart.

"Aah that's me when I was small", Sameer shied away. Neerja smiled. But she felt a tug at her heart. It has been more than 4 months. Every month when her periods become late she was happy in her mind, she make her way to buy UPT card to check if it was positive or not. But nothing proved to be fruitful. 

"Atlast, this little guy got a company", Sameer pasted an old pic along with his child pic.

"Where did you manage to get this?", Neerja asked. "Detective Sameer investigated and got this evidence from bag of the suspect Neerja", he said with fake seriousness. "Who thought that this little one would grow up to be a beautiful lady and finally steal my heart. Ouch! My heart is gone!", Sameer faked his heart has been snatched away by her.

The night was once again paved path to their love and care for each other.

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"Neeru , aren't you going to college today", Sameer asked her."Nope", she said. "What happened? Need help", he packed his bag." Nope ", Neerja was restless. "It's ok Sam. I can manage", she took his bag and strode to the door with Sameer. "If there is any problem, don't hesitant to go to hospital. And also please call me if you need anything", he took away his bag from her hands.

"I will be back", he kissed her forehead.

After Sameer went to work, Neerja cleaned the apartment and washed the clothes. She was folding his shirts ironed neatly in the cupboard. From morning itself she was having mixed feelings. Mood swings....

She stood up and run towards the toilet and vomited all the contents she had in her stomach.

Should I need to be here or not? What if the result is once again negative? Neerja bit her nails while she was waiting for the results. Finally , the doctor handed over the result to her with a smiling face. 

It was positive....

"I am pregnant", Neerja couldn't believe her eyes. Exiting the corridors of hospital she made a call to Sameer's work station. 

"Neeru", he panted  "Wassup ?Any problem? Shouls I need to come?", his voice shivered. 

"I'm pregnant", Neerja blurted  out. "What", Sameer coudn't believe his ears. 

"I'm pregnant. Sam... just come to coffee cake cafe this evening. Sam, don't hurry. Everything is ok. Our baby is fine", she smiled. 

Neerja put down the phone and walked out happily. She wanted to shout out to this whole world that finally a new flower is going to bloom in their family making them complete.

Thanks for reading !