OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 61 – 70
Episode 64
I turned around and saw Ansh standing right behind me. Quickly, Sara went out of the kitchen. It wasn’t necessary at all.
I could smell the after shower gel, and it was pleasant. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I knew that was a wrong move, but Ansh was really so close to me.
I opened them slowly, only to notice him getting even closer to me. I could see the water droplets in his hair, and he was perfectly clean-shaven. Looking handsome in his white linen shirt and dark blue trousers. He had a blazer in his hand. He put it on the kitchen counter.
“I swear, if my wife enjoys watching me like this, I’ll make sure I am in the kitchen when you make coffee.” He said, putting his hands beside me, trapping me between them.
I attempted to place my hands on his chest to push him back, but then I retreated as his scent enveloped me.
“I smell good too, isn’t it? It feels so fresh today. A lovely morning,” he said, coming close to my ears. We were only inches apart now.
“Ahana! Will you please give me the coffee now? I have an…” I quickly pushed Ansh away when I heard Dad entering the kitchen.
He was looking at our embarrassed form. To be correct, it didn’t matter to Ansh. He stood beside me calmly.
“Oh! I am so sorry, guys. I didn’t know I would be disturbing you by intruding your privacy. No doubt Sara is still outside. I’ll have to be more careful now, I suppose,” Dad said, smirking.
“I’ll bring your coffee, Dad.”
“Thanks… Anyways, you can continue now,” he said, laughing.
Ansh stood speechless, and I wasn’t in a state to say anything. I didn’t realize we were so close. God… What must Dad be thinking of me?
“He won’t be thinking wrong about you, Ahana. Come on… We are a couple, remember? It’s fine. I enjoyed it. Anyways, I am also waiting for the coffee.”
I stood flabbergasted. Did I really think so loud? I turned around to complete my work, still, my mind was preoccupied with something else.
“Anyways, Ahana, you smell pleasant even in the morning before shower,” Ansh spoke in my ears before leaving. I didn’t even look at him. His proximity was bringing a strange feeling in my stomach.
It was the first time I had that sort of feeling. All this just brings back the hope that we could be at least friends.
I took the tray of coffee to the dining table. Everyone was assembled there. Dad still had that smile on his face, and Ansh was busy on his phone.
“Sara… Can you please bring the cornflakes from the kitchen?” I asked her.
“Sure… I forgot them while coming out.”
“Ahana…” Grandad called me.
“Yeah!”
“We are surely going to miss your coffee,” he said.
Ansh and I both looked at each other.
“Why? I make it daily.”
“Actually, we both forgot to inform you that we are going on a vacation,” Dad said.
“Vacation!” Ansh and I exclaimed together.
Surprisingly, I don’t know why we always end up exclaiming things together. I looked at him quickly, and so did he, and we averted our gazes.
“Why are you guys so shocked?” Grandad said calmly while sipping his coffee.
“Hmm… Can’t we go on vacation? While you both party and have fun. Aren’t we humans?” Dad said.
“Of course, Dad. So where are you going, and when?” Ansh spoke in his sweetest tone.
A bipolar he is.
“We are leaving in the evening. And Ahana, even your family is accompanying us.”
I literally choked on hearing that. Seriously, they were also going.
“Everyone? Even Ma?” I asked rather seriously now.
“Yeah! Your grandpa planned it as a surprise for her, so maybe even she won’t be aware.”
Ansh asked after a while.
“And why this sudden plan of vacation?”
“Son, since we have retired already and you both are handling things so well, so why not enjoy our life? Isn’t it, Dad?” Dad asked grandad.
“Of course… Why not? We are going to tour Europe,” Grandad said with a huge smile on his face.
“What! The entire Europe.
So for how many days are you planning this vacation? And you’re telling us now,” Ansh asked in his serious tone.
“For about 2 months.
We have to explore the entire Europe. So it will take at least 2 months. Sorry! For telling you a bit late,” Dad gave an obvious look.
“So… You both along with Dad, grandpa, and Mom would be away for 2 months,” I asked, getting a bit nervous.
And they nodded. So now I’ll have to handle Mr. Ansh Raichand’s tantrums alone. Anyways, I am doing it alone.
Oh my goodness! The thought of living with him alone is making me sick already. I think even he felt the same way because the next thing we spoke depicted that.
“Dad… You can’t be away so long. You still haven’t resigned officially. So technically some meeting needs your presence. A month maybe is fine.”
“Is that what’s bothering you? Then I’ll resign now itself… Ahana, bring our company’s files…” I stood still looking at them, spoon in my hand. I was still in my nightdress and this morning was not ending soon, I thought.
“Dad… It’s not…”
“Come on, Ansh… We have already done our bit of work. So now it’s your responsibility.
You can’t run away from it,” Grandad spoke.
“I am not running away…”
“Ansh…” I said finally to stop the bickering.
“They are correct. They need some refreshments in life. They have done their work with utmost responsibility. Now it’s our time to manage things with or without them and help our merger to grab the top position.
Dad, grandad, you can go anywhere you want and enjoy your retired life. I take the whole responsibility of managing The Raichand’s and The Sehgal’s,” I said proudly.
Of course, I was proud of both my families. I don’t know how naturally it came out of me. I now considered them to be my family no matter whatever relation I had with Ansh.
I was with them for almost 6 months now, and they were like my dad and grandad.
“Wow… That’s my girl…” Dad and grandad said clapping.
“Thanks, Ahana, for relieving us from all this stress. So we can enjoy ourselves.
Ansh is really blessed to have you by his side. You make us proud always, just like how you did it for our family at Piya’s baby shower,” Dad said with a genuine smile.
I wish he felt the same. But he was least interested.
“Dad… I think you should start packing. I’ll arrange for the car,” Ansh said.
“And yeah! Enjoy yourself since you have already got the permission from your daughter; you don’t need mine. Bye. Take care. Ahana… I hope you aren’t forgetting about the meeting,” saying so, he left, completing his sentence.
I stood there watching him go.
“Dad… Actually, he didn’t mean what…”
“I know him since he was a baby. It’s fine. He is a bit upset. We have never been away for so long. I know you’ll manage him well. You should also change and leave for your meeting.”
“Yeah… I’ll be back in the evening to see you off. I have to meet Mom too…” Saying so, I rushed to my room. My neck was also aching today since I slept on the sofa.
Now let’s see what we have in the coming 2 months. I just hope they pass without anything happening because I don’t want to be left alone. Even Jaai wasn’t around.
I hate him for leaving me alone again.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 61 – 70
AHANA’S POV
I was a bit surprised hearing about their surprise vacation.
And I was even more astonished seeing that Ansh didn’t want them to stay away for so many days.
I thought he was an introvert type.
But I thought they needed a break. Old Age was consuming them, and at this age, some kind of relaxation is a must.
I am waiting with Dad and Grandad now at the Airport. The Private Jet is already ready, and I saw Ma coming along with Dad and grandpa.
Ansh said that he would meet us at the airport but he hadn’t showed up yet.
“Hey… Aha….. I thought you wouldn’t come to see us off.” Ma said, giving me a much-needed tight hug.
“I am really upset with you guys. How could you not tell me.” I said, giving a stern look to grandpa and Dad.
“I am Sorry…. Ahana.. Actually, your Ma doesn’t even know until yesterday night. It was a surprise for her too.” Grandpa said, winking at me.
God! Are they going to ever grow up.
“Okay… Fine. But you need to bring me lots of gifts for compensating this.”
They nodded in agreement and put their luggage on board.
“Ahana… Where is Ansh?” Dad asked me, looking at Ansh’s Dad.
“Actually he……”
“I am here, Dad. Of course, I wasn’t missing seeing you guys off.” I heard him behind me.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 61 – 70
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