Chapter 57

TiaMaaaaa

@TianaWrites

~57~

As the first rays of sun peaked through the curtains, Anu squinted her eyes and opened them. She looked around the surroundings and realized she was in Anuj's room. This was not the first time, yet she felt her heart speed up just as it did before. The thrill of being in his bed early in the morning was something she just couldn't get over. She sat up and leaned against the headboard recollecting the events of the night before. He had been gentle, kind, firm and shown her the power of love. She wondered if she would be this happy, today had he listened to her and fulfilled her request. She would have definitely regretted that their first time would always bring memories of pain. He knew her better than herself... and she loved him so much for that. She wondered if there was anything as blissful as being in his arms. She concluded there wasn't... she longed for the day to come soon when she would wake up every day in his arms. As the sound of the water running in the washroom hit her ears, she wondered if he had gone to take a shower. Had he taken his clothes? She bit her tongue as soon as the thought crossed her mind, her cheeks reddening at the memory. Clothes or no clothes, she could always dream. Her eyes fixed on the bathroom door, she let her fantasies run wild.

He stood in the shower reminiscing the night. He had talked to Samar and Toshu and they had been determined that their father get the necessary punishment legally. He knew it would have been a difficult decision for the kids, yet they had taken it and he was proud of them. He had told them so. He knew his connections would keep him in jail long enough. He had arranged for a vehicle to send Baa and Bapuji to Baa's mother's place knowing it would be difficult to live in the street again. As he had turned to leave, he had wondered where Kavya was when Kinjal had told him in a sarcastic tone that she had run away the minute Toshu had mentioned the police. He had promised the kids they were his now and he would be there for them. Samar had hugged him tightly while Toshu had looked at him with grateful eyes. As the water washed away the last of the soap from his body, his mind wandered to the woman on his bed. She had slept through the night oblivious to the entire situation, he wondered what would be her reaction to the news. He sighed knowing she would definitely worry for the kids. Turning around, he took the towel and rubbed vigorously drying himself his mind thinking of ways to break the news to her gently. Once done, he looked around for the bathrobe but he couldn't find it. Hitting his head with his palm, he guessed he had forgotten to take the bathrobe as he had been so preoccupied. He had to use the towel to wrap himself and walk out. Though not the first time, he felt nervous at the thought of her eyes on him. He would love it... but the fight to keep control would be hard work. He shook his head as he tried to convince himself that she must be asleep given the events of the evening and opened the door.

As he stepped out, he stopped still at the door as he felt her eyes fixed on him. She slowly lifted her hand and bade him to come to her. As a moth drawn to the fire, he walked to her. As he reached closer, she let out a sigh of ecstasy...

"Finally..."

Smirking he sat in front of her meaning to tease her when she reached out and trailed her finger slowly and deliberately on his toned chest muscles. His breath hitched. He hadn't expected her to be this bold. He leaned forward as with each touch of hers, his body burned as on fire. Unable to control any longer he moaned

"Annnuuu..."

At the sound of his voice she stopped and took back her hand, her face reddening up in shock.

"You... you really... I mean... you came... uh... woh... you... real.."

The sight of her blabbering at a loss of words made him realize that she had been imagining him and had thought he was her fantasy. He leaned forward and placed his lips on hers making her shut up. As the kiss deepened, her hands found its way around his neck and she clutched his hair. After what seemed like a very long time, they pulled apart and rested their foreheads on each other. He looked at her and whispered 

"Mohatarma... is it clear now how real it is?"

She blushed and hid her face on his chest. Few moments of blissful silence passed and Anu realized she needed to talk. She knew after what happened yesterday, her man wouldn't have sat still.

"Anuj..."

"Mmmm..."

"Did you use your hockey stick again?"

He smiled softly and said

"No..."

He hugged her close to him and explained her the events of the evening. He took a deep breath at the end and said

"Anu... the kids..."

"They were right, Anuj..."

"Don't..."

"No... I won't worry... we will take care of them together... you and me... they won't need anything more... they stood for what was right... nothing bad will happen to them. I have faith and I have you..."

She place a soft kiss on his chest and stood up.

"Get dressed... I will go make breakfast..."

"Let me also come..."

"You need to sleep..."

"Mmmm..."

"What? You don't go to office today... that's an order not a request..."

"As you wish Mohatarma... but I will come to help for breakfast... Oh by the way, don't be too angry on Samar... the little girl Pooja fell down while dancing yesterday and he had to take her to the hospital... that's why he was late yesterday..."

"Is she alright?"

"She is... talk to him... let me change and come..."

"I want to see him... you want to come?"

"Yes... but I think it would be better if you talk to him alone first."

"Ok..."

She reached on her toes and gave him a small peck.

"Thank you... for everything... I love you."

"I love you too... my girl... I love you too..."

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As she stepped out of the door, her eyes fell on her baby Mukku standing outside and staring at the door. It looked like she had been waiting for a long time. As soon she she saw Anu, she whispered 

"Bhabhi..."

Anu said nothing, just opened her arms wide and Mukku ran into her arms.

"Sorry, sorry, sorry... I..."

"Shhh shhh... it's over... whatever happened is for the good... Now... go to bed... I know you didn't sleep the night... I will bring some warm milk."

"I love you so much... please don't leave us..."

She patted her head.

"Who told you I am leaving? Love you too... now go... I will come with some milk..."

Mukku nodded and left her. Anu walked towards the kitchen when her eyes saw the two men sitting on the living room couch.

"Aarav? Kaka?"

"Anu..."

"Bhabhi..."

She sighed. 

"You guys didn't sleep too... Kaka... let me warm some milk and then you go off to bed and Aarav this couch can be converted to bed too... so you sleep after you finish your glass..."

"Bhabhi... are you...?"

"Your coach is with me... your Mukku is with me... your GK is with me... you are with me... with so many people around... how can I not be alright? Thank you... thank you..."

***

She made her way to the kitchen and took out the vessel to boil milk. As she turned to take the milk from the fridge, she found a hand in front of her offering her what she wanted. She smiled

"I love you too..."

He placed a soft kiss on her cheek and she took the packet of milk from his hand. As she poured the milk into the vessel, he wrapped his hand around her waist and she leant back on him. 

"You know today is Valentine's day..."

"Mm hmmm..."

"I love you..."

"Hmmm..."

The milk boiled and she poured them into three cups.

"Let me go give the milk to Aarav and GK... you give to Mukku... Let's eat out today and the others can eat out too..."

"But..."

"No buts... you look tired too..."

"I'll go see the kids. You sleep. I will be back for lunch."

He nodded and left.

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