OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 41 – 50
Episode 46
“Hey!! I thought you are dead J..” I said in sarcasm.
“Hana… My queen…” He said.
“Just shut up… You idiot. Why didn’t you call in so many days? I thought you forgot I exist.”
“Sorry… I was so busy with work that it just slipped off my mind. And I just wanted to give the newly weds some time alone.” He said and laughed loudly.
“Shut up… And now I really doubt you are off for some work. I think something is fishy. Come on now, tell me what is going on there. Dare you lie this time.” I said.
“Hmmmm… I know… You know me well Ahana. But first, you are gonna tell me how’s life there and things between you guys.” How am I supposed to answer this because I don’t know how things are.
I said they are fine and told him about the surprise party.
“That’s… Cool…. Ahana.. I wish I was there. I really want to see you in your dress.”
“I’ll send you many pics. But I really want you back for my birthday. I hope you remember it J..”
“Ya… I’ll try.. See you.. I’ll call you later… Bye..”
I hung up. J is really smart. He talked all about me and didn’t say a thing about him being there.
Next time I’ll see him. I turned around, and there leaning against the wall was standing Ansh.
He had that typical look on his face. Why the h’ll were you speaking to him?
“Hey! You’re back.” I said smiling. But he didn’t return the gesture.
“I hope I didn’t disturb you talking to your only friend.”
He said with an agitated look. I hope he didn’t hear about the surprise party.
“Ansh… Actually, he called after a long time.”
“Oh!! It’s just that I supposed to be there at the wrong place at the wrong time.”
“From how much time are you standing there?”
“Does it matter to you anyways? I am home or not. Why would you care?” I would see that he had that paper in his hand which I gave him in the morning.
“So… You are upset that you didn’t get your coffee. But Ansh, you could sit and have it with us. What’s the problem?” I said.
“I don’t have any problem. I am very busy. I don’t have free time to go about chatting with long-lost friends.
“Saying so he disappeared into his study.
What on earth? Whenever I have to be angry or upset with him, he is the one who turns against me. I just hope he didn’t hear anything, or else my plan would be a failure.
After a whole night of tossing and turning, I woke up early, made breakfast, and left.
I wasn’t in the mood to talk to Ansh. He always seemed annoyed lately. I had too much work to do.
My entire day was consumed by meetings and paperwork. I didn’t see Ansh that day, even though we were only a few meters apart.
I had planned to be the first person to wish him at midnight. Maybe then he would sound a bit happier. I just wanted to make his day special.
I quickly finished my work around 8 and rushed home. Ansh was still working, but today I had a feeling he would come back early.
On my way, I picked up some yellow roses, not the red ones. I wanted to start with friendship first.
When I reached home, it was empty as usual. Dad and grandad must have gone to see their friends. I went to my room and took a shower.
I had been waiting for Ansh for two hours. It’s already 11:56.
Still no sign of him. Dad and grandad came back, and now they’re probably fast asleep. I did everything possible to kill time. I read a novel, watched TV, and completed the paperwork.
The clock struck 12.
Happy birthday, Ansh. I don’t know where you are and why you’re doing all this. Even my flowers have withered.
I tried to sleep but failed at that too. I heard footsteps approaching the room while I was reading my novel.
“You’re still awake.” So finally, the birthday boy shows up. I quickly looked at him and then at the clock. It was 1:30 am.
I didn’t realize how much time had passed while I was reading. Ansh looked disheveled. His tie was loose, and his shirt was untucked.
But I didn’t mind.
“Hey! I was waiting for you.” I quickly grabbed his presents.
“Come on, close your eyes… Fast…” I said, jumping around.
“What’s going on, Ahana? Why are you behaving like a kid…??”
“Ansh… Fast… Close them…”
“Okay, fine…”
I arranged his presents on the bed.
“Happy Birthday, Ansh… May God bless you…” I said, clapping and smiling. He opened his eyes and saw the presents.
The shirt, the Ganesha idol, and the roses.
“Do you like it? And this is not the end. There are still many surprises awaiting you.”
I said. What surprised me was his expression.
He stood there emotionless and without a smile. “Ansh… I must be the first one, right? to wish you.”
“Actually, no… You aren’t. Anyway, I’m tired. I’m going to sleep.”
Saying that, he walked away. Yeah, without a thank you or a smile.
But he took his gifts with him. Why??? Only he knows.
There was a pang of pain in my heart. Tears flowed naturally.
Why is it always me? After all this hard work, I receive such a beautiful reward. I don’t even know what will happen at the party.
But still, I think he will come.
I got under the covers and fell asleep, but the tears kept flowing.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 41 – 50
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