AGREEMENT - Episode 32
AHANA’S POV
I opened my eyes slowly. I felt my head heavy. I remembered that I was with Jaai and we were discussing the stocks.
Then he asked me for a coffee and then everything turned out black. I wasn’t good in the morning too.
It became worse. But How did I land up here? I moved and then I felt someone had held my hand.
Ansh…..
I saw Ansh’s sleeping figure with his head on my belly. His hand were wrapped on me. I looked at the clock. OH! God…
It’s 7:20 in the evening. I think I have been sleeping for hours.
But what was Ansh doing beside me? Did he bring me here? Where was Jaai?
But then I put all those questions aside when I saw Ansh beside me.
So he was there with me all of the time. He didn’t abandon me this time. I moved my hand through his already messy silky hair. Ansh really had long black eyelashes.
He moved a bit.
Hi… Oh!! Ahana….. ” He was awake now. He rubbed his eyes and straightened himself.
” You awake? How are you feeling now? Actually, I didn’t realise when I fell asleep. You need anything? ”
He asked getting up.
” No… Thanks. I am fine. ”
” Okay… I ll change and then we can have dinner. Dad and grandad haven’t returned yet. They ll be late. ”
I nodded and he went towards the closet and picked his sweats.
” Ansh…… ”
” Hmmm…. ”
” Did you bring me home?” I asked.
” Yup…… Who else do you think can do that?”
” Where is J? I was with him until I fainted.”
” What the….. Ahana….. Do you think he is free all the time? You still thinking about him when I am here.
I asked him to go home in the office itself. ” Ansh said a bit loudly and casually.
” What?? Are you sure he ain’t downstairs? How can you tell him anything like this? Oh! God… Ansh. You don’t know him. ”
” And why would I like to know him Ahana….”
” Arrrggghhh….. ” Ansh was irritating me now. I picked my phone up and rushed in the balcony.
” Ahana…. What….. ” He shouted coming to me.
” See…. I knew it. ”
I told Ansh pointing towards Jaai and his car. Jaai was standing beside his car with his head rested on his arms which were in turn on the roof of his car. His back was facing us.
” Oh! Man… What is he doing here?” Ansh said in equal awe.
” He didn’t go home. And why didn’t you call him in? ”
” Ahana… I swear I told him to go home. I didn’t know he would be waiting here till now.”
” He has always been like this. When I had a very high fever he didn’t even go to office.
He lost a 5 million dollar contract. No matter how hard I forced him to go telling him that Ma was with me and he can go but he didn’t go. He ensured that I recovered fully. ”
I called Jaai.
Ansh was just standing beside me.
” Hey! J..
Are you mad… Look back. ”
Hana… You alright. Thank God… I was worried like hell. ”
” I am fine. Never been better. What are you doing there? Come inside. Don’t tell me you are standing there since almost 6 hours.”
” Probably I was. I just wanted to see you safe and healthy. And I wasn’t standing here since 6 hours. I went to bring myself a coffee. ”
” Like seriously….. You can’t do this. ”
” I wish I could. But I was worried.”
” You could have come inside at least. ”
Jaai was now looking at me from down. Ansh was still beside me. Hearing everything.
” Your over possessive husband would have kicked me out. ”
He said laughing.
” Hah…. Shut up….. I wonder how did you stood still so much time. The J I knew would have dashed from anywhere to see that I am fine.”
” Ya… I would have. But this time there was someone with you who probably cares for you more than I do. So…”
” Shut up… Nonsense…. ”
” You can’t hide your happiness behind such words. Anyways since you are fit and fine. I ll leave. I am hungry anyways. ”
Was I actually happy that Ansh was with me the entire time.
” J…. ”
” I know. You take rest for a day or two. I ll handle everything. ”
” Thanks… You are a sweetheart. ”
” I know that. Have a look on your husband. I think he is gonna ki|| me. Bye… Take care… ”
” Yeah… You too…. ” I was laughing now. I waved to Jaai and he got in his car and sped off.
Seriously… Ansh didn’t allow him in.
” What did he say to make you laugh so much? ”
” Nothing…. And why didn’t you let him come in. ”
Oh!! Your sweetheart had to stand outside. Are you feeling bad? But frankly I didn’t know he was outside. And by the way I have humanity no matter who he is. ”
” Okk… And he is a sweetheart because he said I can take a day or two off. He ll mange. ” I said getting inside the room.
” And who is he to give you the permission. ”
” I am in no mood for more questions. ”
I said walking away.
” But… I am. You ain’t going to work anymore. ”
” Wait… What…. ” I was literally shocked when he said it.
” Yes… Doctor said that you take a lot of stress. You need to relax and working ain’t helping in this. So you can stay home and do wh@??ver you want. ”
” No…. Ansh. Let me make myself clear. I am working no matter what you say.” I said angrily now.
” Hmmm… We will see that coz you are not going anywhere. I have made myself clear. Now I am going to have a shower and then we can have dinner. ”
” Ansh…. Wait. You can’t do this. We weren’t done talking yet. You can’t order me. I ll do what I want. You are not my Boss. ”
He stopped and turned around. Looking as calm as possible.
” Hmmm… Of course you can sweetie. And I know I am not your Boss but I am your Husband.
Did you forget that ring already. And you can do wh@??ver you want, only if you can take care of yourself which you can’t.
So you do as I say. You can work from home if you want but not more than 3 hours.
God!! I didn’t know he was so bossy.
” Consider it or you won’t even get to look at your laptop for the next one year. ”
Like…. Was he serious.
” I am serious……. ”
Oh! I wasn’t even speaking anything and ge seemed to read my mind now.
But somewhere he was correct. I need to take care of my baby.
” Ok… Fine. But on one condition. ”
He was grinning now. As if he won a battle. Wait… Ansh you still haven’t heard my condition.
” Hmmm… So…. Jaai will work in my place. He ll handle all my work.”
” What… No… He ain’t coming in our office. Do you think I can’t handle yours and mine.”
” Of course not. But you ll get tired and I don’t want my husband to stress out.” I said smiling.
” Nooo…. He ain’t coming. ”
” Then I am coming…. ”
” Okay! Fine. But it would be better if worked from his office. ”
” That isn’t your concern anyways.” I said.
I thought Ansh would now continue his shower but instead he came near me.
He held me from my shoulders.
” Of course it’s my concern… ”
Saying so he was about to leave.
” But what will I do all alone in the house. ”
” Hmmm… That’s not a difficult question. You can read books, watch TV. Go to Ma’s house and chill with your girl friends. You can even go to Piya’s house. There are many more things.”
I was just staring at him in awe. I didn’t know I have such a Bossy Husband.
” So… Are we done now. I want to desperately have a shower. ”
Saying so he went. I texted Jaai that now he ll have to look into some work of mine.
Which he readily agreed. Jaai never says no to me. He is such a helpful person. I just wish that he gets all the happiness he deserves.
” Ahana….. Done texting? ” Ansh’s husky voice echoed in from behind.
” Huh! Yeah…. I am hungry anyways. Can we eat?”
” Of course….. Come on… I thought you are going to skip your dinner tonight too.”
How did he know? Sara….
Seriously she tells everything to him.
” And who was the reason behind?”
I asked sarcastically.
Ansh came near me. I could smell his after gel now. His hair were wet too. Water dripping down on his grey v neck t-shirt.
Was I noticing too much of him?
He held me firmly and spoke in my ears.
” Then, I am sure I don’t want to be the reason tonight too. Anyways I would love to if I get a good night kiss again.
Or should I say a ‘Shut Up’ kiss again.” I looked at him directly when he said those words.
He remembers. But that’s impossible. How could he do? I never remembered a single thing after drinking.
” Ahana…. Did you forget who are you married to. Ansh Raichand. He never forgets a thing… Never.”
I didn’t speak anything. Maybe this time I was astonished beyond explanation.
I swear I ll have to be more careful in my actions next time Coz My Husband not only remembers things but is also a mind reader.
We had dinner in silence. An awkward silence. I was feeling well now. It was better than the morning dizziness.
After dinner we returned to our room. But Ansh looked like he was going somewhere.
” Ansh…. Where?” I asked after I saw him taking his cell, wallet and car eyes.
” Don’t I have extra responsibilities now?” He said in his usual husky tone.
I didn’t get it to which responsibilities was he talking about.
” Ansh…. I am still working. Hope you remember. You don’t need to stress unnecessarily.”
He came near me.
” Hmmm… I know. I have to work on the files which I left incomplete when you fainted. So you must rest and sleep on time.
Please don’t let yourself be awake till I return. Bye… ” He said planting a small kiss on my cheeks and winking at me.
This guy is impossible. I just can’t get him. Anyways I won’t be able to sleep now so I will work for sometime.
I didn’t realise that it’s already 11:40 pm. Where the hell was Ansh till now. After mailing the files to Jen I switched on the TV. Dad and grandad came a half hour ago and they were so tired that must be snoring now.
Surely the two seem to have a good bond with each other. They are always within each. I wonder why Ansh doesn’t share such a bond with his Dad. I staunchly believe that children should share a good bond with their parents. In my case too I didn’t had a good rapport with Dad because he was always busy with business. But I surely had a very good understanding with Ma. She actually was my Ma. I never had that privilege to even see my mother. I lost her just as she thought she had received me. Maybe it was faith written in my destiny.
But I am sure that my baby and I will surely be closer than anything else. I ll be the best Mom.
Isn’t it honey? I said resting my hand on my growing tummy. It wasn’t that flat anymore.
Even there wasn’t anything interesting on the TV. I was getting bored now. I had even completed my novel now. I thought of calling Ansh now. It was 12:50 am now. He has to be home by now.
I was really getting worried now. I just hope he doesn’t over exhaust himself. I tried to relax myself a bit by closing my eyes. But all I could see was Ansh’s smiling face when he was with the kids of orphanage. Maybe one day he would be like that with our baby. Smiling and laughing…..
Most loving and adorable father ever.
ANSH’S POV
I didn’t want to leave Ahana’s side at all due to her condition. It maybe dangerous. Even Dad wasn’t home. But after I saw that she was capable of putting up a good argument with me I decide to go to work.
I had to complete it anyways so else the pile would increase gradually.
I was shocked that Jaai didn’t go anywhere and was standing outside our house.
If I knew I would surely call him in but I wasn’t aware when I fell asleep beside Ahana. It felt so peaceful.
But I ll have to get use of Jaai since I am going to see more of him in the office now. I don’t understand why Ahana trusts him so much. I just hope he doesn’t break it one day. But from what I perceive he really cares for Ahana. She cares for him in return.
But if Ahana said he didn’t leave her side when she was ill then why didn’t he come today. Anyways there still are a lot of unanswered questions. I looked at the watch. Oh! It’s 1 am.
I didn’t realise how fast the time went. I wrapped up my work. I even texted Mir asking how was my champ doing. He replied he was great. I promised to meet him soon. I was so messed up with my life that I don’t get time for my buddy.
I wonder why Ahana didn’t call till now. I know she is a bit restless and won’t wait till now. But what if…..
No Ansh.. You must not think anything bad.
She is more than okay and maybe sleeping by now. I just hope Dad returned home. I called him but it was switched off.
I quickly grabbed my keys and rushed downstairs closing my cabin. I need to be with Ahana.
When I reached home I saw Dad’s car. A sigh left my lips. I creeped inside my room like a thief. I jumped up on the stairs.
I would see the light coming from the room. Surely Ahana must be awake. No matter how much I tell this girl she wouldn’t listen at all.
As I neared I could hear some sound as well. What was she doing? I was also sweating now.
As I entered I was surprised. Ahana was sitting with her head against the wall behind the bed and her eyes were closed. I think she was sleeping.
The TV was on and she had a novel in her hand. I went close to her with a smile on my face. It was a relief to watch her like this.
Taking the advantage I quickly clicked her picture. Beside her on the bed I saw her cell phone on with my number dialed. Maybe she was going to call me.
Nevertheless I was awaiting her call. I really was..
Am I not being that typical husband who awaits his wife’s call daily in the office. Never mind.
I turned the TV off. I kept the novel aside and I was about to hold Ahana and tuck her in properly when I realised I must be smelling back due to sweating.
I don’t like it myself. I went in quickly to have a short shower. Although I had one before going back to the office. I don’t mind having it again.
I had my sweat pants and a blue t-shirt on. After I was satisfied and fresh I went in the room and dimmed the lights.
Ahana was still how I left her. She looked so adorably cute while sleeping. I held her from her shoulders and she moved as soon as I touched her.
” Ansh……..”
Was she awake? I don’t think so.
” Didn’t I ask you to sleep?” I said helping her adjust in the bed. Her eyes were still closed.
” Ansh… You are so late. You should atleast look at the watch. You knew I was alone right?”
Was she drunk? No… It isn’t possible. She never speaks like like.1
” How do you know it’s me? ” I asked making most of the moment. I was enjoying myself.
Her hand was around my waist now and mine around her. Her smell was intoxicating me.
” C’mon…. I know your smell Ansh….” She whispered in my ears. Seriously, she knew it. Wow!! Isn’t it getting better.
You shouldn’t keep me waiting for you late nights. Didn’t doctor tell you this? And you shouldn’t even keep our baby waiting….”
The last line brought some shivers down my spine. I know I am irresponsible Ahana.
” Hey! I am sorry….. I promise I ll be home early. Come now sleep… ”
But I don’t think she heard it. She was already in deep slumber.
I tucked her properly and covered her in the blanket with my free hand. One was holding Ahana and so was her other hand holding me. I don’t think she ll realise it.
But then she realised it. She withdrew her hand. I felt bad suddenly, missing her soft touch.
She said she misses me, right? Maybe indirectly, but she said it.
I quickly slide beside her on the bed. She moved a bit and got closer towards me.
I reciprocated and then I had the peaceful sleep which I missed for months. In each other’s embrace we found peace.
Atleast, I. I will totally agree that I can’t find peace without her near me.