I read some of your opinions yesterday, in the comments. I guess I have to repeat myself again....
This story is based on the old Indian era.
Taking place in 1970's, and in a rural area.
And the story contains triggering people. The male lead is, what he is for a reason.
Please read the disclaimer.
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I'll be doing target's from now on.
Today's target - 70+ votes and atleast 17 comments.
If you guys did it under 24 hrs, I'll be doing double upload of the day.
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Author pov
Indra returned home with Anuja and rudra.
As Indra was escorting Anuja inside, he saw tulasi waiting for them at the main door.
Tulasi gets up immediately after she sees them. She hurriedly walks up to Anuja, worried.
"Maa ji, how are you feeling? Are your legs feeling okay now?" Tulasi asked with concern.
Anuja made a fake-pain-face and said "oh, it's Still there. It feels like my legs are going to break."
Tulasi and everyone was oblivious to her cunning actions and personality. Tulasi knows that her mother-in-law isn't great, but she could never imagine Anuja doing what she's doing right now.
They all sat down in the hall. Discussing about medicines and all. Tulasi was watching them do so. Tulasi feels that Anuja is so lucky to have sons like this. They care about her more than anything.
"What are you doing standing there like a rock? Serve us lunch." Indra spoke, breaking tulasi from her thoughts.
"J...ji, Indra ji. I'll be doing that right now." Tulasi said, and walked hurriedly into the kitchen.
She eventually served everyone and stood aside. They all ate quietly. No one speaks during their lunch, dinner or anything. Tulasi patiently stood there, waiting for them to finish.
They did finish eventually, and left to wash their hands. Tulasi removed their plates, and put them outside to wash them later.
She was hungry, She didn't eat her breakfast as well. She was about to sit down to have her lunch, her mother-in-law yelled her name from her bedroom.
"Ji, maa ji... I'm coming." Tulasi said loudly, and rushed to her aid.
"Oh, you're here. Sit, and take this oil and massage my legs. They hurt a lot" anuja said, even though her legs are completely fine.
Tulasi nodded and took the oil and poured some in her palms. She then started massaging Anuja's legs.
"Hayee, hayee.... Feels like heaven. You have magic in your hands, why don't you do this everyday from now on?" Anuja said with the fakest smile.
Tulasi being innocent as she is, agreed to do it everyday.
"yes, maa ji. I'm glad to help you in any way possible." Tulasi spoke as she massaged her feet.
Anuja made her do it for so long, tulasi's hands started to hurt, but she couldn't mention it to her mother-in-law. she thinks it's disrespectful and she's the one to blame for her injury in the first place, tulasi thought.
Suddenly, Rudra entered the room.
"Bhabhi, can you help me sew the upper button of my shirt. I apologise, but my mother needs rest...so I'm asking you." Rudra said.
"ji, rudra ji... I'll do it now." Tulasi got up and left to wash her hands first.
She then took the shirt from rudra and started sewing the button. She was actually glad that she escaped the "massage seva"
After sometime, she gave it back to him.
"Here, rudra ji"
"Thanks a lot, bhabhi. Umm... woh.. this morning, I've seen how bhaiya behaved with you. I'm extremely sorry on his behalf. He turns into a different person in anger. Please don't be sad because of it. Indra bhaiya really likes you, a lot" rudra said.
Tulasi clutched her head cover. She didn't know what to say. Tulasi knows that indra loves her....but recollecting the incidents that happened recently, makes her question if it is the real love. But then again, compared to other people.... He was a million times better, she thought.
"Ji, rudra ji.... I know that. And... he's my husband at the end of the day. I'll endure anything that he has to give me." Tulasi said.
"Bhabhi, you're a gem. I hope Indra bhaiya learns to control his anger..... Someday."
Rudra says with a sigh.
Tulasi's pov
I had nothing to say after that. I just nodded and excused myself. I don't wanna think about the morning incident. It makes me want to cry again. I don't know why I am so sensitive.....
I had a lot of work to do. First, I swept the house and also mopped it with cloth. The house is so big, it's just tiresome. I, then washed the dishes and arranged them in their place. I also have to feed the cows and also milk them....
It was 7pm already. I chopped all the vegetables and was making roti for everyone as the curry cooked on the side.
Eventually, everyone sat down to have their dinner. As usual, i served them and stood aside.
I kept peeping out a little to look at Indra ji. He ate with a stern face. He had no expression, whatsoever. The fact that, all this time, he didn't even glance at me once, was stinging me.
After they finished their meal, i collected all the plates and washed everything. If i don't eat soon, I'll faint for sure. I don't wanna be a burden on Indra ji.... He might end up calling me weak.
I ate dinner, alone....even nalini wasn't there to accompany me. I'm just waiting for her periods to finish, so that I can feel better being with her.... She's the only one that keeps me distracted from everything, that happens in this house.
I did finish eating, i wanted to rest real bad, but i still had some work. I fed the cows and milked them.
After sometime, i prepared the hot kesar milk for everyone. They drink it everyday, without a miss.
I gave one to rudra, maa ji and kept the glass of milk outside of nalini's room, since I can't enter it.
I don't drink milk, because i don't like it at all.
I took the last glass of milk for Indra ji and made my way into the bedroom.
Indra's pov
I was currently on the bed, facing the roof.
I didn't speak to tulasi at all today. She did everything like an obedient wife. All she needed was some scoldings and strict nature.
Even though I gave her the punishment to do everything in the house, on her own. I feel guilty about it, more than i anticipated.
The house is so big and many people live here. It's extremely hard to put up everything. No wonder nalini and mother used to do it together.
I was in thoughts and then i heard the bedroom door opening. It was tulasi, with my glass of kesar milk. She didn't utter a word and walked towards me and forwarded the glass of milk.... Just like our first night.
I took the glass from her hands, after getting up. I drank it all in one go, and then put the glass aside.
Tulasi finally removed her headwear and walked towards her side of the bed. All this time, She didn't even look at me once. She just laid down on the bed, facing the wall.
I also laid down beside her. I can feel her scooting away from me. I know that she's upset with me, but I'm still mad at her as well. All of this was happening because of her carelessness. if not, this would've been the best day.
I closed my eyes and tried to sleep, but i couldn't. These days, i got used to cuddling with her and then falling asleep with her in my arms. I never realised that I became so dependent on her in such a short time.
Not soon after, I can feel that tulasi has fallen asleep. She must be super tired. I raised my head and looked at her face.
Her sleep face streched as a tired one.
I pulled the duvet over her and placed a kiss on her cheek.
Even if I behave as a jerk in anger, i still care so much about her. I can't watch her suffer, at all. It stings me as much as it stings her.
I regret yelling at her and i regret making her do such punishment. But I have ego and pride. So i won't admit it.
Ahhh, i can't fall asleep. Fuck. I need her in my arms asap. Her smooth body on my rough one feels amazing. I miss it. The warmth that she gives me every night, I miss it. Her sweet melodious voice, i miss it. Her innocence when I try to kiss her or touch her, I miss it.
I sighed heavily and I slowly moved closer to her, and placed my hand on her waist.
"I think this would be enough to make me fall asleep." I thought.
It worked, I fell into the slumber soon enough. It's just mind-boggling that her mere touch brings me this much peace
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