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Shankar was not in a mood for to celebrate his birthday but Maheshi was a quite a stubborn women
What have I gotten myself into thought Shankar in his mind
Shankar I know what you are thinking but we are still going ahead with your celebrations
Maheshi I am too old for parties
Old she looked up and down at her husband
And did a head toss never too old for party or cakes
Maheshi are you listening to me
She had bought a gift for him which she was hiding behind her back
Her Fingers were itching to give them to him
The diamond droplets in her ears were twinkling through the sun shining in through the curtains
Maheshi his voice stopped short
Yes Shankar she asked innocently
Her eyes hardly moved from her husband
Ahem can we come in Veny asked with a twinkle in his eyes
You always know how to ruin a
Thank you for that compliment Shankar Venky'so eyes had a mischievous glint to them
Venky noticed Shankar Mood was a damper
He questioned him
Nothing nodded Shankar
Maheshi saw them perhaps this party was a wrong idea
Ready to go Shankar pulled her to the door
Are you all right
Fine
The party started with a bang Shankar was happy and mingled with everyone but
Shankar Happy Birthday Maheshi had already given him a gift at midnight but here was another one a painting of her husband on horse back
Maheshi this is beautiful how did you when did you
Two months ago I found a pic of you riding and we we left for our farmhouse I saw how loving and tender you were with your horses so decided to commission a painting
He kissed her in front of the guests not caring who looked at them
Maheshi painting is gorgeous Venky hugged his sister
Thank you
Shankar why are you silent
I can't believe Maheshi loves me so much
I do with all my heart
She saw tears fill his eyes
Shankar I will never leave you
I'm sorry they both said at the same time
I didn't mean
I know
Shankar chuckled we just had our first fight last night
Do you know what it means
Yes it means our love is stronger than before
Maheshi looked at her husband
They grinned at each other
Suddenly he pulled her to the dance floor
Lets t's get this party started
Shankar was raring to go
He pulled his wife close to him and could see everyone had stopped moving the dance floor was cleared for them
Venky was cheering them on
He had seen Shankar practice his dance moves day and night with Maheshi
Maheshi's gown clung to her body like a second skin. She was conscious of so many pairs of eyes on them
The DJ played her favourite song
His eyes twinkled
Shankar you are fabulous
I had a very good teacher
Youre hiding something from me
Why would you say that he was the waltz and that too flawlessly
Pashmina dhaagon ke sang
Koi aaj, bune khwaab, aise kaise
Waadi mein gunje kahi
Naye saaz, yeh rawaab, aise kaise
Shankar she felt the first pangs of Jealousy hit her hard.
He had removed his Nehru jacket and was enjoying the dance
Shankar she stroked his arm
Who taught you this kind of dance
My teacher He read her eyes and she could see them sparkle
Shankar she pushed him away
Are you really sure you want to stop
There are many takers for me
Maheshi can I have this dance with Shakar
Noo she said out loud
Shankar chuckled to himself
Whats so funny
60 years old
What who
My dance guru
She is a 60 year old kind sweet woman ex ballroom dancer
Oh Maheshi blushed Mrs Raichand our neighbour
Yes
Now are you
Very
I can't believe
They looked deep into each others eyes no words spoken yet a lot was said
The music stopped yet they continued to dance Maheshi face was lying on his shoulders
The music has stopped Shankar
Not to us the music continues he said
They stopped dancing and left hand in hand
Shankar
Durga let them be alone tonight
Its their night
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