Armaan felt someone squeezing him inside out, and sweat broke out on his forehead, as he hung up the phone call.He had made a mistake, a serious mistake, by leaving Janani. He should have listened to his heart and simply cancelled the trip and stayed home.Now he had to pray that he had sufficient time and the opportunity to put it right. And if he didn’t? Good lord, that option could not even be considered! *** Janani walked down the steps of the mandir after spending an hour there with her family doing some pre wedding poojas.She had gone over to find some peace and had terribly failed as her mind kept going back to what she had come to know from Sheya Iyyer yesterday.She stopped on the stairs as she saw Armaan get down from the car. "Heyy. Isn't that Armaan?? " Richa asked "He was supposed to return next week. He is a stickler for schedules" Janani said confused "Seems like you bridegroom missed you more than you know as he is here now" her mother said teasingly Sheathed
"You know, I thought you were having wedding jitters. I believed you were back early to dump me and back out of the wedding" she said"No, I was too scared I was losing you. I didn’t know what Shreya had done but I should have known she is up to something" Armaan said"But how could you even find out that I was seeing her yesterday? The bodyguards?" Janani asked in confusion."No. Aditya. He phoned me yesterday and informed me that Shreya had invited you and that he didn't get a good vibe from that" "Adi?" "He is a pain in the a** at times. Very immature too. But he loves you a great deal. He was worried for you" Armaan said making her smile "I know" "So tell me about Ishana" Janani prompted and Armaan sighed "There is nothing much to say, Janani. I had a short affair with her. There was nothing serious" Armaan said "If there was nothing serious why did Shreya say that she begged you to marry her" "I had no idea about her pregnancy. Out of blue, she proposed marriage. But the
A week passed by in a jiffy and Janani was back in her hometown. The pre wedding rituals starts the next day and Armaan wanted to take her out for dinner tonight Their first official date. Janani had never known happiness like this before. Yes, she had a very loving childhood with adoring parents But what she found with Armaan and the kids is bliss. Pure bliss. She looked into the mirror and adjusted her saree once more. Armaan loves to see her in saree. 'It's more accessible for me,' he had said cheekily, squeezing her exposed waist. Janani blushed remembering the feel of his hands on her. Damn!! He literally sets her on fire with a single glance. "Janani" her mother came in looking somewhat anxious "Maa! Is Armaan here already?" Janani asked excitedly. "It's not Armaan. Vikram is here. His parents too. Vikram said he wanted to talk to you" her mother said anxiously Janani stifled a groan. What does he want now? Haven't they already talked about everything? "Fine. Let'
Armaan drove to a small hill, an hour drive away from Janani's home. As he reached the foot of the hill, Armaan took out a piece of black stole and tied it around Janani's eyes. Janani laughed "That's so cliche Armaan" Janani said, with a laugh, though she is thrilled. Armaan led her up the small hill and as they reached Amraan took off her blindfold. Janani gasped in awe There was a truck in the centre. The place was lit with lanterns and the back of the truck, she could see, was decorated with cushions and a mattress to make them comfortable. "Wow. This is beautiful" Janani whispered. "Not more than you," Amraan said, snaking his arms around her waist, his fingers touching her bare waist. Janani shivered at the touch. "Cold??" Armaan asked and she nodded in a no. Armaan led her towards the truck and helped her up There was also a picnic basket "Let's begin the date with the dinner" Armaan said They spend time feeding each other and laughing at something or the other. A
Janani was in the kitchen, preparing a sweet dish, when she felt a pair of arms snaking around her bare waist.She shuddered when she felt his touch."Good morning wifey" he whispered huskily in her ears."Good morning hubby" she greeted him back."Why are you up so early?" Armaan asked"It's my pehli resoi (an Indian ritual), Armaan. I have to prepare something sweet" Janani said"You gotta be kidding me. You are the first person who cooked in this kitchen. And that happened a few months ago. What is with this pehli rasoi now" Armaan asked in disbelief "Back then, I was an employee here. Now I am your wife. Haqq banta hei mera (It's my right to do this" Janani said "Fine, fine. But don't leave the bed without a good morning kiss, Janani. Never!" Armaan said and turned her around before smashing his lips against hers. Their lips moulded in sync."Let's go on a honeymoon immediately" Armaan whispered, making Janani blush more."What does this blush mean, Janani? That you are ready f
Armaan drove a visibly panicking Janani over to Ananya's place."What did she say?" He asked for the hundredth time."I told you a million times. She didn't say anything. She was panicking. Something has happened" Janani said anxiously "I will call Inder and see if he knows something" Armaan said and took his phone outJanani snatched the phone from him."Don't use your phone while driving. How many times do I have to tell you that?" Janani asked furiously and Armaan sighed in exasperation "Don't you want to know what is wrong with Ananya?" He asked"Of course I do. But not at the cost of having our life in danger. I will call Inder" Janani said and dialled Inder's number from her husband's phone and put it on speakerInder picked up the call on the third ring."Inder? This is Janani speaking" Janani said"Hey Janani. What's up? Already tired of Armaan?" Inder asked jokingly "F*ck off" Armaan called out from the driving seat, making Inder laugh"Language" Janani hissed at Armaan m
Armaan met Inder at the cafe. Inder had a defeated look on his face."What is it?" Armaan asked"I thought I was making some progress with her. After that accident, she had started opening up with me. I was so confident when I proposed her" Inder said with a sigh"You proposed? When?" Armaan asked in surprise "An hour ago" Inder said shrugging"And she said?" Armaan asked, though he had a guess of what could have happened, seeing the despaired look on Inder’s face."She said No" "Uh oh" Armaan didn't knew what to say to that."She panicked. I don't know what more I could do to show her that it is okay to love again. And I understand that a part of her will always love Dhruv. I am okay with all that. I fell in love with the Ananya who was so much in love with Dhruv. I will never want to replace him. Neither in her life nor in Aarav's. I don't know how to make her understand that" Inder saidArmaan felt his respect for his best friend increasing. He doesn't think he would be able to
A few days later, Janani was making Ava dressed for her school, when Armaan walked in.He frowned seeing Janani dressed to go out."Are you going somewhere, Janani?" Armaan asked"To the kindergarten of course. I have to join back some day. Don't I?" Janani asked, making Armaan's frown more fierce. "One week isn't over yet. You were to take leave for one week. Remember?" Armaan asked"Well, yes. I was. But Ava is going today. So I thought I would also go" Janani said"Let Ava go. Maybe we can send Advi too. But you are staying" Armaan said and Janani looked at him in disbelief "You gotta be kidding me""I am not""Advi is just over a year old. Why would I send him to kindergarten?" Janani asked, confused out of her wits."He always comes with you" Armaan pointed out"Yes. With me. Why would I send him, if I am to stay back?""Well, Ananya runs a daycare too, right? She will look after him. We will go pick them up in the evening" Armaan said"Have you gone crazy? What has gotten int