Part:7

Shabd and Mahi returned from Mauritius trip. Shabd didn't force her anymore and Mahi enjoyed the conferences. Shabd introduced her as his wife and trainee.

Mahi got used to Shabd's pampering now. Whenever he tries to touch her or makes her to sit next to him, she feels comfortable and not getting annoyed. They became good friends, they go out for watching movies, chat for hours on any topic, teases each other, comments on dresses of any person male or female.

Shabd makes funny comments to irritate Mahi; like when he sees a woman wearing shorts or skirts and if he likes her legs he comments "Hmm nice legs!! Wo skirt kuch aur upar kara diya toh bhi achi lagti hogi."
Mahi slaps him playfully and says "Mein batakey aajaao? Sari ya long pants bhi acha lagega uski long legs par. Kuch long plingth kanjeevaram sari, big border saris khub jamega uski upar"

Shabd hits his forehead "Tum aur tumhari saris. Dekho Mahi! Agar tum agey yeh sari ki designing karna chahti toh mera company mein mut join karna, okay?"
Mahi laughs at his irritation "Kyon nahin? Aapka toh indo-western business hai aur mein saris bhi introduce karwadoongi. Dekhtey rahiye main kaisi halchal lekey aaoongi saris mein."

Shabd sighs and holds his head with two hands as if he is getting mad and Mahi bursts into laughter.
But Shabd couldn't change her in addressing him "aap" to "tum".

She says she likes it that way and he says 'I hate it'. She laughs he grins. Both fight on the topic and Mahi wins all the time as he likes to see her happy.
Now he could share his feelings about some intense scenes between the hero heroines too. He comments how much close the heroine and hero could go in love scenes and Mahi always protest his opinion. He loves to argue with Mahi as he could get more of her smile, talk and time.

Now Mahi demands him to do her projects when he gets home late "Aap ghar kyon late aye they? I was waiting for you since 7. Abb samajhye ki yeh aapka punishment hai." He likes her demanding and ordering him.
Raaji and Veena tried many methods to change Mahi's treatment towards Shabd but she always changes the topic. Soni arranged a grand party on her son's first birthday.

Mahi got ready in parrot green chiffon sari with kanta work and matching jewelry. She braided her hair and put a rose on side. Shabd sighed "Yeh kya 70's ki style mein taiyyar huva hai? Why don't you wear some classy dress?"

Mahi irritated "Aap humesha mere sari ki peecha padey rahta hai. Main kahin disco pey jaa rahi hoon kya? Aaj mera bhatija ka birthday hai wo bhi ghar mein. Mein theek hoon."

Shabd muttered under breath "I didn't like it all" Mahi heard him "If you don't like me you need not come with me. I'll go with Dayi Maa." She walked past him and asked DM to follow her. Shabd came running to her "Don't I even have a right to comment on you? After all you are my wife."

Mahi angrily turns and keeps hands on waist "Toh, I have to live as per your wishes? Meri marzi aur meri make-up. Main aisey hi aaoongi."

DM watches them adoringly with a big cheer on her face by holding her hand near mouth. She loves to see Shabd and Mahi fighting for fun. But this time the matter went a little serious, she thought.

Both are serious until they reached Soni's party. All Khuranas and Malhotras warmly received Sareen family.
"Aaj meri Mahi ki muh kyon utri huyi hai?" Raaji held Mahi's chin seeing her serious face. Veena came to her "Itni khubsurat chehray mein ek hassen mushkurahat lagey toh Wah wah kya baat hogi".

"Agar who mushkurahat hogi toh humara Shabd bhai yahan tak aaney deta hai kya? Kahin sunsaan jagah par nahin lejaata apni laadli ko?" Jyoti also started chiding Mahi.

Mahi gave a sharp look at Shabd who is lovingly staring at her. She understood Shabd made her angry till now to see her reaction. She smiled in her mind and continued the same anger on her face and moved away from there. Raaji, Veena, Soni and Jyoti laughed loudly giving side glances to Shabd. Jeet and Veer punched his sides playfully and took him inside.

Mahi forgot everything and became normal in no time when she saw the kids around her. Shabd involved in everyplace wherever Mahi spent her time. But Mahi avoided eye contact and speech contact. On the way back Mahi slept in DM's lap and Shabd couldn't speak to her.
Morning at breakfast Shabd saw Mahi in still lost mood. She gestured DM about her mood and DM shrugged. He coughed twice and settled his throat several times but Mahi didn't distract from whatever she is doing. She is waiting for the breakfast and DM is busy in the kitchen in pouring the badam kheer in glasses. She is observing the couple by giving side glances.

She adores the couple as they are reminding Sareen and Gouri in their earlier days. She remembered them and smiled "Sareen toh Gouri jaaney ke baad hasna hi bhul gaya tha. Kitna pyar karta tha ussey. Shabd toh bilkul apna papa pey hi gaya hai. Wahi pyar bhara mann, haseen chehra, wahi patience. Mahi bada soubhagya wali hai"
"DM! lagta hai raat ka khana sabko bahut spicey laga tha." He gave side glance to Mahi and she turned her face as she understood he meant about her. DM tried to hide her smile and served the kheer. Mahi fastly drank the kheer and got up from chair.

"Dayi Maa! Mein chali. Kal spicey hi nahin aur bhi kuch jaada laga hai kissi ko." Shabd burst into laugh and stopped Mahi by grabbing her wrist. "Wait, I'll drop you."

"Koyi jaroorat nahin, mein jaa sakti hoon." Mahi stopped but showed attitude. Shabd put on shoes "mein bhi ussi taraf jaa raha hoon. I'll drop you." Mahi bid bye to DM and followed him. Mahi is still angry and turned her face away from Shabd. Shabd smiled himself and concentrated on driving. Mahi got down at the college without bidding bye.

"Bye nahin kahogi? Shabd continued when Mahi stood with fallen face, "Tumhey pamper karney ki mouka do Mahi! Tab main batoongi tum kitna khubsurat ho." Mahi startled and looked into his eyes. His eyes are staring at her with naughty and passionate expression. Mahi's face flushed blood out and bit lower lip. Shabd lifted her chin with his forefinger and Mahi threw his hand "Chal hutiye" and ran away into the college.