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Author pov
Everyone was ready to go except Anuja. She was looking at Indra.
"I'm not going there! I don't want Rudra to get married to a woman like that. I would never accept her." Anuja said.
Indra narrowed his eyes; he's done with his mother's stubborn nature. "Okay, don't come. We'll go and bless them ourselves."
Indra signaled for everyone else to follow him. But Anuja caught Nalini's hand. "You're not going to witness that atrocious act. And I've decided that I'll get her married to our neighbor's son; he's a doctor. I don't want that windowed witch's curse to fall on my daughter."
"Maa, you didn't even consult me before taking this decision. Have you even asked Nalini's opinion on this??" Indra said angrily.
"She's never refused my wishes. I trust her." Anuja says, determined.
Nalini was heartbroken by this. She's scared but also sad. Tulasi looked at Nalini; she could see that she's on the verge of crying.
Indra was about to bring Nalini with him, but Nalini stopped him. "I.. it's okay, bhaiya. You guys go. I'll be here."
Everyone felt bad. But decided to just forget about this for now since they're getting late.
Eventually, everyone reached the temple of Shiv ji. It was a big temple; people who can't afford to host grand weddings mostly get married here.
"Since Maa is not here… You're my mother, bhabhi." Rudra said with a slight smile, and Tulasi got emotional. She was happy to have that role.
Just as expected, Tulasi fulfilled every job as his mother and Indra as his father.
After a while, Sugandha sat beside Rudra. Pandit ji started chanting the mantras.
Keshav was also present; he was looking for Nalini. He was disappointed when he didn't spot her.
Rudra tied the nuptial chain around Sugandha's neck, and the wedding came to an end.
Time passed, and they finished all the rituals and made their way home with Sugandha.
Anuja refused to welcome Sugandha; Nalini did it on her behalf with a smile.
Anuja was fuming in rage; Indra told Rudra to escort his wife inside his room. He knows that if she stays one more minute infront of Anuja, then she'll start her drama.
Nalini glanced at Keshav, and he was looking straight at her without any care. She couldn't handle it and walked inside. She was afraid that he might know the news. She's scared that he might get angry at her later.
Tulasi's pov
I observed Nalini and Keshav ji. Something was definitely going on. I could sense it. But Nalini didn't say anything to me; if something was actually going on, then she would've told me the truth.
I sighed and walked into my room; I was tired but also a bit relieved. Visiting Shiv Ji's temple makes my heart a lot lighter.
Indra ji seemed to be a lot stressed. He was on the bed, rubbing his forehead.
"Indra ji, don't worry too much…" Tulasi said.
"How can I not? Maa just took an oath to make my life harder at this point." Indra ji said.
I sat beside him and cupped his face. "But I don't want my husband to ruin his mind and health because of these situations."
"Tulasi, you care about me so much. Not only me but everyone in the house. Even if my mother doesn't treat you well, you still don't complain. At this point, I'm convinced that you're some sort of divine goddess." Indra ji said.
I chuckled; it was a bit funny to listen to his compliments. "Ji, first… You need rest."
Indra ji nodded and lay down on the bed. I smiled and stood up. First, I need to change my sadi, it's very uncomfortable for daily use. I can't do any work.
"J..ji, please look away. I need to change my sadi." I said, averting my gaze with shyness.
I know that he has seen me naked many times, but… it's been a while since we've seen each other or did 'it'. So it feels a bit new again.
Indra ji nodded and turned away a bit. I sighed and removed my ornaments first and then sadi. It feels better. I also removed my blouse and stuff. My… It feels like heaven when the breeze hits my bare skin.
I was wearing my blouse, and then… I saw a lizard near the window. I screamed and started jumping. They scare me a lot...! They look so weird. I turned around and ran towards Indra ji.
Indra's pov
When I heard her scream, I panicked and looked back at her. She was literally jumping, being half naked. My mouth opened a little when she turned around towards me; I could see her upper body literally naked.
I gulped, and I saw her running towards me. She hugged me in a thud. I fell back on the bed, with her on top of me.
"T.. tulasi, what are you doing? What happened?" I asked, trying not to touch her.
"W…woh.. l..lizard. i.. it's… near the window." Tulasi muttered into my chest.
"Lizard? You're scared of that?" I asked in bewilderment.
"Y..yes. p…please do something." Tulasi said.
"Tulasi, l..let go." I said, trying to make her break the tight grip on me.
"No!" She yelled and shook her head repeatedly.
It was getting hard for me. Her bare boobs were rubbing against me. Ahh, I cursed under my breath.
"Tulasi, please… You're oblivious to my situation. Let go." I said.
"Indra ji, i won't… unless that lizard leaves. Or you do something." Tulasi said.
"How can I do anything when you're not letting me go?" I asked, controlling myself.
"B...but I'm scared" Tulasi said.
"Do you realize that you're literally half naked?" I asked.
Tulasi didn't respond. But she didn't let go either.
"Yes. I do realize that." She said.
"It's getting hard for me. Let go, Tulasi." I said.
She looked at me. "Then…don't control." She said.
I was stunned to hear her words. "What are you saying? Let go."
"Indra ji, I gave you a second chance, so why are you still not touching me or kissing me like usual?" She asked.
"You're kind, Tulasi. But I could never forget my actions." I said.
"That means you'll never make love to me again?" She asked; she looked upset.
"I don't know. For now, get off of me." I said after looking away. I couldn't look into her eyes.
"I.. Indra ji, I understand. But… i…i miss those moments a lot. After experiencing such things, I can't seem to go back. Now it feels like torture when I try to control my feelings." She said.
I still didn't look at her. I didn't reply either. What will I even say? I feel the same way, but I couldn't seem to forget those horrible moments. That was done by my own self. I can't seem to forgive myself either.
I felt her grip loosening; I immediately set her on the bed and got up. I didn't look at her face; I can't afford to. I walked out of the room with my mobility stick and closed the door behind me.
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