Part-6

Abhinav: not needed it’s okay Payal, you should act wise but leave it. Mistake was also what I should have waited for.

Listening to it, she moved backwards without his notice and went away not wanting to listen more. “mistake was” just these two words kept repeating in her mind.

Abhinav continued; ``But the truth is I am happy with her. Now we can’t change anything, it’s better we all live in our respective lives. (He took break and breathe properly) I promise Payal I’ll correct everything, after some days I’ll try to talk to your parents (social service)

She saw him teary eyes and stood from there.

Payal: Hmm good night.

Abhinav: Good night.

Both went from there, Payal wiped her tears and smirked. She noticed Saira sitting outside and went near her.

Payal: What happened Saira ji? Feeling unwanted? I also felt the same when in college all used to praise you and ignore me.

Saira; Please Payal go from here before I do something wrong with you.

Payal: Not today Saira you must listen to me, you’re his second choice not even choice just burden.

Today Saira was not in condition of replying or mocking her because it’s true that she’s just a burden on him.

Payal: Don’t you want to say anything.

She just looked at her.

Payal: Saira today I am not even feeling angry at you , just pity. On marriage day your boyfriend left you and today or tomorrow your husbandnd will also leave you.

She somehow gathered courage and stood.

Saira: You don’t need to worry about me. At least, I am living here as this house daughter in law and his wife but what about you. Leave it you’ll not understand. One more thing about Nikhil we both know what’s true. It'll be better for you if you keep quiet or I have many things which can make you shut.

Saying it she went inside leaving Payal furious.

Payal: This time you can’t win over me.

She also moved from there.

Saira and Abhinav room

He was desperately waiting for her to say something, but to his disappointment she came inside and just took her pillow and blanket.

Saira: You don’t need to take tension about me, I can manage myself. My parents make me so capable that I can take care of myself.

She laid on the couch leaving him confused.

He remembered their first night how she jumped on bed saying she can’t sleep on bed.

Thinking it smiled formed on his lips.

Abhinav monologue) What happened to her? Is she sad due to that moment but when I saw in her eyes she was looking happy oh! God nothing getting what happened to her, but one thing is clear I can’t see her like this? (Suddenly something clicked in his mind.) I think she misunderstood something.

He went near her while she was pretending to sleep.

Abhinav: Saira open your eyes, I know you can’t sleep on the couch. So better not pretend.

She opened her eyes which were glittering with tears.

Saira: What? Don’t say you want to sleep here I’ll not allow you, till I am your wife I have some rights at this room.

Abhinav: You tell me what makes you sad? And tell me clearly no need to do any drama.

Saira: Nothing just I felt to sleep on the couch.

She said while looking down, he cupped her chin and made eye contact with her.

Abhinav: Then why these tears?

Saira: Something.

Abhinav: Saira doesn't need to lie or rotate things, just tell me the correct reason.

Saira: Are you guilty marrying me? I heard that you were saying you should have waited for her. It means you’re.

Abhinav interrupted her in between; have you listened properly?

She nodded in no.

Abhinav: Why? I told you to stay there then where did you leave me?

Saira looked down and whispered sorry.

Abhinav: After that I said I am happy with you, I am not regretting marrying you. In fact, I started to like you. Today I want to say the same thing to you but.

Saira tried to say something but Before she could say anything, he again interrupted her.

Abhinav: Saira every relation should have understanding but you still not understood me. I know one week is not enough to know someone properly but still Saira how you thought that I am guilty. On the first night itself I cleared everything but still, it’s okay your choice.

Saying it he stood and slept on the bed. She was still frozen at those words itself where he told her he started liking her.

Saira: (Monologue) Can’t you stand there itself now see you hurt him but What should I do I also started to like him when he said he should have waited for her. I felt like hiding myself somewhere.

She was busy in her inner fight but soon she came to realize herself in the air.

She saw him, he was carrying her in his arms but not looking at her. He made her lay in bed and himself sleep at the other side without even saying a single word.

Saira: Abhinav.

He not turned towards her just asked “what”

Saira moved closer to him and back hugged him with little hesitation.

Saira: When you said those words, I felt like I was unwanted in your life. That’s why I ran from there and now turn towards me I promise I’ll never misunderstood you. And one more thing I also started to like you. I thought to tell you after our reception but as you confessed I too did.

She waited for him, but he still did not turn towards her. She was about to separate from him, at that moment itself he turned towards her and took her in his arms.

Abhinav: Good night, tomorrow is our reception. I don’t want black circle around my beautiful wife’s eyes.

Saira: You too sleep, and you do not look good when you become sad.

She slightly kissed his chest, he smiled and kissed her hairline. He tightened his grip and fell asleep.