Precap – Anna’s most innocent questions to Neil…
"Listen… What is your girlfriend’s name? "You never told me?" Her sudden question left him startled: "Um...it’s..." He fumbled for a while, but seeing her curious gaze, he composed himself."Why are you suddenly asking about my girlfriend?" He tried to read her expression, but there was only curiosity he could see."Just like that, tell me..." She waited, cursing him in her mind for lying to her. You lied to me, and how much that little lie hurt me. Now, see, my hubby, darling, how I take sweet revenge from you. She thought about it."It’s nita… "No...Nisha...um...yes...that’s it." He confirmed that he had won some battles."Nisha…!? Sure?? Or are you remembering another name or have you finished having the naming ceremony of your nonexistent girlfriend?" She ended up with an angry pout.It took him a moment to realise that his lie was caught by the devil’s wife but the question is how…he gave her a blank look, what are you talking about?"I am talking about last night hubby darling,"
That day, somehow Neil managed to escape from her question. It’s not like he was afraid to let her know about his Casanova life; it was more about her reaction and how she would take it. He was afraid to explain her because he didn’t know how to do that, seeing her nave nature.He knew she wouldn't be able to understand; her reaction would be extensive.…"Grandma, please forgive me; I behave so irrationally that sometimes I don’t know." Anna sincerely apologises for yesterday’s behaviour at the dinner table.It’s just that I couldn’t see dad upset with me, and see, I have offended him again." Anna pouted.Grandma, who was listening to her silently with a smile on her face, assured her, "Relax, dear. It's not your fault. He was the one who was not ready to understand.""Nevertheless, Grandma, I should not have answered him back." Anna was really sad."Okay, okay, when he comes from the office, then apologise." No one can stay angry at my sweet child for long." Grandma said it lovingly
Anna looked at the way he rushed out of her sight again. This has been happening for the last two days. He is ignoring her; it could be clearly seen as whenever she came into his sight, he just moved away from her, not even giving her a chance to utter a word.She was confused, frustrated, or whatnot. Now why this strange behaviour again? What did she do now? No, Anna, I think you never did anything wrong. Not even the last time. Not even now. She pouted, thinking so.Yes, it must be again his own assuming and weird thoughts.Although she was getting impatient to talk with him—to tell him about her new college—the adventure Grandma and she had been doing in the last two daysAnna had finally, after much thought, chosen the arts faculty to study further. Grandma had also encouraged her to go further with her decision. Not only this, she had made a few calls to set up everything for her granddaughter-in-law or, as she could say, granddaughter. Then both Grandma and Granddaughter went to
"You are not doing any fasting... that too for me, and that’s final." He blasted her, telling her again."But Neil, I am totally fine now, and it’s my first festival after marriage. How could you take this right from me...?" She was on the verge of tears now. She had tried to make him understand, but he was not understanding her point of view at all. From the time they had been back from the mall,"You are worrying unnecessarily, Neil.""You are not completely fine. If something happens tomorrow by fasting, then...?" he raised his worry."Nothing will happen; I am not so delicate.""Yeah, I saw that today," he taunted.She sighed, "I was just scared of those goons. Nothing else.""Whatever! You are not doing anything of that sort, and anyway, I don't believe in these things.""But I believe… I believe in Grandma's words and my mother, who told me to do this.""Fine! You are doing this crap for them; do it. I don't have a problem." He finally said it angrily, but didn't expect my parti
Anna pulled out the dress; both had chosen it for today's festival. She smiled with the memories, but then tears stung her eyes, soon reminding her of his harsh words about not keeping the fast.She pushed away the thoughts quickly and decided to get ready in the dress. She had totally forgotten about it, thinking that she had to wear a sari again. She was tense with the thought; Neil had also not been in sight since morning, after he fed her today."Keep my beautiful moon away from any bad eyes," Grandma said, praising her blessing. Anna blushed, giving her a sweet hug out of shyness."Where is Neil, dear?"Anna pulled back, having no clue herself: ‘I don't know Grandma; I don't have his number.’ She innocently confessed, ‘I was thinking of saving it on my phone, but I always forget.’‘What are you saying? It's been a month since your marriage.’ Grandma was startled to hear her.‘I am sorry, Grandma...’ Anna looked down, really embarrassed."Not your fault, dear; Neel should also tak
"Please, Neil, come soon..." Anna became restless now seeing everyone performing the prayers.Anna dear, you start your prayers; Neil must be on his way." Grandma urged her to see her on the verge of tears.Already, she has been emptying her stomach the whole day. It was the first fast she had ever done in her life.Anna has been a pampered kid, brought with a golden spoon in his mouth, and does not even have this knowledge of any traditions or prayers.Although Misha tried to teach her many times before her husband’s angry stare, she couldn’t do much.Ranbeer had strictly ordered Misha to keep her away from any such fasting. His daughter was like a delicate flower and wouldn't be able to be hungry for long.One day even Misha made her fast on such an auspicious day. That day was the last she kept fast because her mother had gotten a great scolding from her father for keeping her hungry. Anna would always crib for food; such a foodie she was.Grandma came to know the whole thing from
Neil was even more frustrated hearing her as he grabbed her wrist, turning her into a jerk, saying, "Yes, I am very bad, then why did you even marry me or claim to love me?" Why just leave me alone?"Anna looked at him startled. "How could you say so...?""Why can’t…? I have given you nothing but pain; from the first night ever, I am telling you to stay away from me." He snarled."You know it’s not in my hand; my heart just doesn’t listen to me." She put her palm on her chest with tears in her eyes.Neil was speechless. He didn’t know how to react, as he knew nothing about hearts or love stories. He simply let her go and turned around.Anna composed herself and walked up to him, asking, "What's the matter? Why are you so upset?" She held his shoulder."Nothing… "You go and take rest; you must be exhausted from the whole day's fast." He spoke softly this time, turning his face sideways."I will, but at least have one bite; I will not be peaceful, knowing you slept on an empty stomach."
"I missed you..." She pouted, then looked at him and said, "Why are you looking like this?" ‘This…!?" He didn’t understand, so he asked her. "Upset somewhat, is there something...?" She asked."Nothing Anna... You tell me, you have forgotten me since your college has started." "It’s nothing like that... I have to just cope with the new environment. You know, everything is so different there; it’s been so long since I went somewhere out. I made new friends there, you know," she began, telling him everything.Neil rolled his eyes hearing her blabber. He sat at the bed, and Anna followed him there, sitting on his lap. He was taken back, but he cuddled her in his arms."You know, I always wondered if you were also there with me, then how much fun we would have...?" She told me in excitement, rolling her big eyes. Neil made a face and said, "For your kind information, lady, I have completed my business studies.""Really…? "Then why do you stay at home or with friends? I didn't see you goin
Anna reached upstairs to their room. She took out her clothes and made her way inside the bathroom. As soon as she opened the door, an intoxicating smell reached her nostrils making her go dizzy for a moment with the essence. As she went further in, the alluring site welcomed her. The whole room was decorated beautifully with candles and roses, her essentials were kept at side properly with some massage oils and ubtan… She was floored by the arrangements and instantly blushed realising it could be none other than her romantic husband’s planning. She closed the door without locking it as per her habit…some habits never change … she left a sigh of breath piling away the last piece of cloth from her body before stepping in the bathtub. She closed her eyes and relaxed her body, thinking about him…How she wished he would be here with her at the moment…she craved his touch so badly today. From the last few days he has been busy heavily looking after his wife. The thought itself pinched he
“won’t you say anything.” “What shall I say…? I was angry for a moment but now it was me and my deeds who caused you guys to take that step…” he said looking down at her. She nodded in no, feeling for him.“It was not entirely your fault Neil, you were lost in your nightmares grief that you threw out your frustration on me, and I am yours only that’s why you showed your right to me…”Her words made him skip a beat, “yes you are all mine. God’s gift for me, I am asking for sorry for last time from you, he hovers over cupping her face, because henceforth I promise to cherish you forever and ever, won’t give you a chance to complain…” He sealed her mouth with his promise.She felt blessed to have his love today as she reciprocated his kiss with more passion and love overflowing her being. She wanted to be his in all senses. As her mother made her understand a few things for taking their relationship to a new level, she was scared, shy, nervous and what not… overwhelmed with all feelings
Neil couldn’t contain the happiness of having his wife safe in his arms, after knowing the truth. For that moment he forgot everything and pulled her apart before crushing her lips with his. Anna was startled, so was Grandma, she turned her back to them.While Anna tried to struggle against his hard grip but he kissed her like crazy before pulling apart and next moment as if realising something he just rushed out of there.‘Grandma, Neil…’ Anna called out painfully only to have Grandma turned around hearing her sad voice.‘What happened?’ ‘Grandma, Neil just went away…’ Anna cried, as both ladies watched his car moving away from the place like wild wind. “What happened to him suddenly, let’s go dear, Don't know where he went suddenly, even after all this happened, I don’t know what happened now!?” Grandma was talking while Anna couldn’t register her words all the while only thinking about Neil.They followed his car which they had brought with the driver and found out soon that his
‘You can’t leave me.’ He was shaking her body vigorously to make her wake and come back to him. He still couldn’t believe that he lost her.Suddenly, Anna got up from her sleep and saw him all over her, shaking her body in his sleep. She was frightened, “Neil...Neil...come back to senses.” she patted his cheek, calling out to him. He got up at the start and soon realised that he was having a nightmare, next moment he hugged her tight, mumbling only this, “Anna, don’t leave me alone, don’t leave me alone.” “Neil relax, it’s only a dream…” she rubbed his back, cocooning him in her arms as he buried his face in the crook of her neck. Few tears rolled down his eyes, making her skin wet.‘Neil…’ she couldn’t bear to see him so broken, thereby she tried to pull apart but he wasn’t ready to let her go, ‘I won’t let you go Anna.’ ‘Nothing will happen to me when you are with me …relax, it’s only a dream.’ ‘I am with you, nothing will happen …’ she said soothed words in his ear as he held her
“It's been two years now I have been having those nightmares. Every night I have the same dream, I can't sleep properly because of them. Do you know who used to come in my dreams every night…”‘Who...!?’ She was so curious. Neel saw her cute face and couldn't stop admiring her, "That was you, Anna!" He cupped her face...‘I...how could I...that time we hadn't even met!’ She asked innocently.“Yeah, I know we didn't meet and that was only the thing Anna, which was troubling me. The girl has face of you, she used to come in my dreams and torture me always like I am some weak person and was getting beaten up by you.. Same dream every night, you and me...and our clothes were like royal people from the historical era.” He took the napkin to wipe her wet hair.“It is? then maybe it's like our previous birth.” She told me to get excited with the idea. “Even Grandma said the same thing but I don't believe in these things Anna...I don't think something like this could happen…” he said, thro
Next Day, He walked out of the bathroom getting ready for the bed and the sight before him made his heart twist in pain. Anna was sitting lost staring at the bonfire...and he saw her suddenly closing her eyes...she fell on the bed. ‘Anna…’ he shouted and rushed towards her. She half opened her eyes and saw his concern. ‘Are you fine love?’ He helped her get up and cupped her face.‘Hmm..just a little dizziness,’ she didn't know how suddenly her head felt heavy.Neel became more worried,"nothing to worry love, it's only because of the high doses of medicine. I will talk with Amy. Hmm .!?’Anna nodded and rested her head on his chest. He hugged her dearly, combing her hair. She parted after a while to look at his face. ‘Where are you lost!? What happened!?’‘I wish time would stop here forever…’ He mumbled looking into her brown eyes and pecked her forehead. She sighed and buried her face in the crook of his neck, feeling truly loved and cared for by him.....‘What nice weather, i
Next day, he met with Amy and other doctor’s team again, discussing the whole matter. ‘Do anything I want my Anna to get cured early.’‘I will do everything in my power Neel, I have discussed her case with other doctors as well. They have sent her medical reports abroad…doctors from there as well ready to help us.’Neel sighed, holding his head…he closed his eyes in pain.‘Relax buddy! We are trying everything…now just believe in God…’Neel nodded and asked him, ‘will you do one more favour for me!?’ ‘What??’ asked a confused Amy.‘Tell Grandma about this…just don’t disclose it to mom (Anna’s mother) don’t know how she will react.’ He knew his grandma could handle the truth as she had always been strong and brave.‘Alright, I will call after a while. You take care of Anna.’ He nodded and walked out with heavy feet.….At night, when he reached Oberon Mansion. He saw his Grandma ma waiting for him. Seeing her face he knew she got to know about Anna and Amy must have talked to her as
Both reached the temple in a few hours and prayed for other’s well being. ‘God, just keep my Neel and family happy and healthy, that’s all I want.’ Neel looked at her serene face while she was praying and smiled softly, I know what she might be asking for. He turned to the goddess statue and prayed, “keep her happy and healthy always. Just make her wishes come true. Also give me strength to say the truth to her. Keep us together always.”The priest came there and saw the couple, “take it son, god mother’s kumkum, put it in your wife’s vermilion. He handed it in Neel’s hand, and always applied it, God will keep you safe always and will keep you both together.’Neel took a pinch of saffron and looked at the Anna.She was looking at him with wet eyes, still unsure about his feelings. But he looked determined as he smeared the saffron in her partition, making her close her eyes. She felt a few drops fall on her nose and smiled remembering her mother’s words.Neel smiled affectionately a
At Night, He walked out of the shower & saw her sleeping at the study table itself. She was tired after a hectic day and studies that slept on the table itself.He moved near her, lost in her innocent beauty he bent down to her. He moved his face close to her & His wet hair touched her breaking her sleep.‘Neel you,’ she gave him a tired smile.‘let’s sleep’‘But Neel…’‘I said let’s go...do your studies tomorrow.’‘But, it has just one page remaining…’ she tried to argue as he caught her wrist pulling her up.‘Don’t make me culprit more, I have committed many crimes unknowingly.’ He said guilty.‘what are you saying…?’ Anna was confused when he heard him.“you have my promise…” He gave her an ultimatum and she has to agree.‘You have got my habit…’ she chuckled, lying down on the bed."Then, we are partners in marriage…” He gave her a wink while lying beside her.She cradle close to him, “now how are you feeling..” She checked his forehead and neck. ‘Never before better than this.”