Chapter 17
Ragini got up Sunday morning to an empty bed and a note on the pillow. Nachiket had gone for a run with his friends and then to play some soccer. He would be back by 11am. Ragini looked at the watch it was 10am. She quickly got up and prepared some brunch.
Nachiket came home tired. He had a shower and ate like he had never seen food. Ragini was watching him in awe when his phone beeped.
N - Ragini the boys want to do a boys only Sunday.
R - what is that?
N - they want to go out n do stuff all day today. No girl friends or wives.
Ragini was disappointed but she agreed. Nachiket left in half an hour. Ragini spent the entire day cleaning, washing and ironing. The house looked immaculate. Nachiket was to return after dinner. She was missing him a lot. She had soup for dinner and slept.
Around 2 am she woke up when he returned.
R - how was your day?
N - unbelievably amazing. We are planning to do one day every week. Hope you don't mind
Ragini saw his excitement
R - why would i? You work so hard. You need a break.
The next two months were hectic for them with study and work. But Nachiket continued with his boys only days atleast every fortnight. Ragini didnt have many friends. She just had a study group at the library who never socialised outside.
Nachiket came home excited one day.
N - Ragini we are doing a Vegas trip next week.
Ragini was very excited.
R - next week. Is that enough time to book everything?
N - Nick arranged everything. His dad has a friend in some hotel. We are 8 boys. So its working out pretty economical. I will take some extra shifts. It wont affect our budget.
Ragini sighed. He was going without her yet again. She wanted to tell him she needed more time with him. But she could not spoil his mood.
R - don't worry about the extra shifts. With me cooking all our meals at home for last few months i have saved some money. You enjoy the trip
N - thanks ragini. Your the best
Ragini cried herself to sleep that night. Nachiket left for a week long trip. By the second day was not enjoying himself. He kept looking at all the couple and thought of Ragini. He called her to check on her but she asked him to enjoy his trip.
Once he returned he felt Ragini a bit quiet. On Sunday morning when his alarm rang. He saw Ragini had his breakfast ready. She had packed him a snack box for between his activities when he was out. All week he saw her either do house work or study. He didn't have to iron his clothes. Food was prepared before he was hungry. The house was spotless. But there was no chirpy Ragini.
Ragini on the other hand was lost. She didn't know what to do with her marriage. They were more like roomates. One afternoon he saw her sit alone in one corner of the university cafe and eat lunch while he was with his group.
N - Ragini come sit with us.
R - i am almost done. Just this little bit. Then i have a class.
N - so eat that little bit with us.
R - i will leave in 5 minutes. You go
Nachiket went back to his group.
Ni - you know that weirdo
N - who Nick?
Ni - that one who sits and eats her lunch alone everyday. She is our junior. Indian like you. Pretty boring personality.
N - Nick how can you say...
Ni - oh come on. Leave her. Your married right. Why are you wasting your time with her?
Nachiket was angry and disappointed. He saw Ragini leave for her class.
Edited by mangalorian - 7 years ago
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