I am in Love

Part: 70

Two days moved just like that and there was no call from Raj. Aditi didn't knew whether he read it or not or he is ignoring her purposely. Finally she convinced herself saying that he wouldn't have seen her email since she had sent the email to his personal ID and he hardly checks it during work.

It was the night before their wedding anniversary and Aditi could merely close her eyes. She was longing for the night to get over soon and same way wanted the next two days to fly away as soon as possible. She could hear the seconds needle ticking clearly in the clock just like her heart beat. The moment it striked 12 o'clock Aditi closed her eyes tightly and held on to her bedsheet.

The door to her room banged open with a heavy noise and it jolted each of her nerves and she jumped out of her bed quickly with a fear creeping inside slowly. The door was banged again heavily and Aditi screamed out of fear when it got opened with lot of noise and all her sensory organs failed to cooperate with her and she stood their in a frozen state.

There she saw her mom, dad, Karthika, Shiva, Rahul, Vishal and last but not least our hero Raj. All entered the room carrying a big cake with all smiles. Rahul ran and came to her and pulled her dress and gestured her to bend down. He placed a kiss on her cheek with his soft lips and gave her the knife to cut the cake.

Aditi was still in shock seeing all of them there, especially Raj's presence pushed her in to more shock. Aditi regained her senses when Raj touched her shoulders and held her right hand to cut the cake. They cut the cake and Raj gave her one piece of cake, she just stood without knowing how to react.

"Ati ma, show aha". Rahul pulled her hand and asked her to open her mouth. She did as told and gave him a piece when Karthika pushed her.

Raj lifted Rahul and feeded him a piece of cake while others wished them both and left the room after a while leaving Raj and Aditi alone. Raj closed the door and turned to face Aditi, who was still in shock and was staring at him without any other expression.

Seeing her, Raj spread his both hands and gestured her to come. Without giving a second thought she just went into his hands and hugged him tightly burying her face on his chest. She slowly started to wet his shirt by her tears and kept crying. Raj held her so tightly and allowed her to open up while he too was busy wetting his cheeks.

They both stood just like that for long time, how long?? None of them knew. Raj kept caressing her back while her cry eventually turned to sobbing and the tears were drying up slowly. When Aditi lifted her head to see his face, she found traces of tears in his face and she wiped them off with her palm. Still they didn't attempt to move away and stayed in each others arms.

Raj placed a soft kiss on her forehead and then his lips moved towards her closed eyelids placing soft kisses on each of them. His lips trailed through the traces of her tears and broke when his lips touched hers. Aditi felt his touch on her but she couldn't feel him there.

A wave of emotions started to rise within her and she feared to open her eyes to find herself alone in that room for the second time. She gathered all her courage and opened her eyes slowly and felt just happiness rushing through her when she found Raj standing in front of her still holding her in his arms.

"Thank god Raj. You are here, i was scared to death to open my eyes".

Raj closed her mouth with his fingers, "shhhhhh Aditi, don't use such words again dear. I can never imagine a life without you". She could see that his words were true as his eyes were turning moist.

Aditi smiled and placed a kiss on both his cheeks and again he brought her within his arms. This time he released her immediately and made her to sit on the bed. While he kneeled before her and held her hands.

"Don't you want me to explain everything". Aditi nodded her head saying no.

"You are back with all the love, that's more than enough for me. I just want it for all my life time".

"No dear, don't you want atleast want to know what changed me??"

"I know, my email".

"Yes dear, your email, it just tore me into pieces and i was ashamed of my behaviour. How can i ever say such words to you dear. I know it was all out of anger but showing my anger on you because of my frustration and stress was the worst thing. Am really really sorry dear. Sorry won't heal the hurt that my words had created in your heart".

"It's ok Raj, leave it. It's just over forever".

"No dear, it isn't. I can never give any kind of excuses for my worst behaviour and my harsh words. I haven't reached this level just because of my hard work alone. It's you who pushed me to take up the project in UK after our marriage, only because of you i went to UK again and that to leaving you here alone".

"Hey that was just for three months right".

"You were always behind me, supporting each and every move. I was just blinded with my ego and frustration and let it affect you the more. Am really very sorry da Aditi".

"Now enough of your sorry. See you haven't changed still and just keep talking about you even now".

"Am sorry da".

"No sorry again. Got it. Ok now tell me when did you come and when did you arrange all this?" Aditi extended her hand and pulled him to sit next to her.

"I called aunty this morning and told her about my arrival and the surprise and she immediately agreed to my plan. I spoke to Vish, and arranged the cake through him and called Karthika and Shiva too".

"Hmmm, all smart huh... hey but Vish was in Ooty right".

"Yes da. He came here this afternoon".

"Just for us???"

"Hmmm in a way yes and no too".

"What does that mean sir?"

"His training got over only today and he was supposed to start tomorrow night but just for us he preponed his return".

"Hmmm so all this is just because of the baby right". Aditi made a dull face and looked at him sadly.

"What baby dear? Oh you mean my baby" He pulled her into his arms again.

"I am not talking about me Raj. Don't act as if you know nothing".

"Hey what are you talking da? Am seriously unable to get you. I came here just beacuse of you and for you my sweetheart".

"You read my mail right".

"Yes da. That's what made me realise what all i have missed in this last one week because of my anger and ego".

"Did you read my whole email?"

"Yes da sweety. Read each and every word of it. Our surprise engagement and gifts, our marriage, our first night, my surprise gifts, your birthday, our honeymoon the bond that we share, the way you love me. The moments that we shared happily together. Everything, read everything dear".

"You read only till that".

"Yes da till end i read". He immediately opened his email through his mobile when she stared at him and started to read the email again from first.

"See that's it right, i read all". While looking into the mail again his fingers scrolled down and he found the last para of the email there which was written after some gap.

"Aditi.... is this true???? Are.... you pregnant....dear!!!???" Raj's words turned to mere whisper out of excitement.

Aditi nodded her head while Raj couldn't hold his happiness and he got up from the bed and lifted her happily in his arms.

"Raj.... please... leave me down... idiot".

"Sorry sorry sorry dear. Am too much excited. Thank you so so so much sweetheart for giving me such a lovely gift on our anniversary". He embraced her and enquired about her health.

"Hey why didn't you take me along with you to the doctor on that day?"

"I didn't want to upset you again Raj, so thought to confirm first".

"Am sorry dear, i have been so mean and didn't even allow you to share the happiness with me for which we had been waiting all these days. I had continuous meetings on that day and when i came to know about the project move i was feeling more responsible for my team members. It's just not my job or position that's in stake dear, it's about 20 members job and life. And when Nutty told me that you cannot accompany me, because your position, and you are more important here. And they are sure that i won't go without you for that long. So.... all together took a toil on me and i vented out everything on you".

"Now why are you giving this much explanation dear. I am not at all angry on you".

"I know da Aditi. But the moment for which we both were longing so much for the last two years, and finally when it came you couldn't even share it with anyone not even to me because of my stupidity. I really feel guilty about my behaviour dear". Aditi silenced him by keeping her finger on his lips and she lied on his shoulders.

"I love you Aditi. You are the only important thing in this world for me da. Now our little one too".

"Ok ok...".

"Feeling jealous huh".

"Why should i?"

"Oh is it ok... Let me see after our little princess arrives". He held her nose affectionately and kissed her forehead.

Raj had already placed his papers even before he saw Aditi's email and decided to join his father's business. He was already feeling guilty of his behaviour and when he saw Aditi's email he realised his mistake and their love and togetherness mattered more and he decided to make her more happy than before and planned for the surprise.

Raj informed everyone about Aditi's pregnancy the next morning. And they all were so happy hearing that good news and all conveyed their wishes. Gayathri started to prepare sweet as the first dish and everyone enjoyed it. The lunch was prepared by the experts of the house... who else it could be... of course Raj and his men gang, even our little Rahul was in the army providing his expertise.

Rupa and Dayalan arrived in the next two days after they came to know about the good news. The house shifting was postponed for few months until the delivery. Aditi decided to continue her job till her eighth month and planned for a break after that.

Aditi's baby shower was held in a grand manner inviting all their relatives and friends. She happily wore bangles in both the hands and enjoyed the pampering from both mom's. Aditi looked more tired and it showed evidently on her face as each month passed. Raj continued his surprises every month by getting her something or the other that she wished for.

Aditi's little one came into this world on one fine morning just a week before the due date. Raj and Aditi's happiness knew no boundary when they saw their cute little princess wrapped up in a cloth.

On the same day Karthika was due to deliver her little one. As all wished, Karthika delivered her princess on the same afternoon. It was a perfect day for celebration for both the families and both men became proud fathers of girl babies.

Raj brought home his lovely angel and their little princess after three days and they named the little one as Adira on the eleventh day. Happiness and only happiness surrounded the family.

It was Adira and Ananya's first birthday and the entire family was running here and there arranging the hall for celebration. Our little prince Rahul was given the responsibility of his little sisters along with his aunt Ranjani, Vishal's wife.

The grandparents were busy inviting relatives, taking care of catering and looking after their relatives.

"Aditi... Aditi..."

"Ya Raj... what is it now... who hasn't turned up". Aditi was arranging for the pooja with the help of Karthika.

"Hey... that banner guy... he said will come at 10 am right... see the time now, he hasn't turned till now".

"Oh my god...you are becoming unbelievable day by day Raj. It's just 9.45 now". Aditi and Karthika gave him a weird look and turned hearing Shiva's voice.

"Karthi... this purohit was informed about the correct time right. Why hasn't he come yet?"."Aditi... look another unbelievable piece". Aditi and Karthika laughed out seeing Shiva's confused look.

"Macha, leave da... our wife's think that they are more intelligent than us. Come we will go and see some other work. If we stay here even for one more minute they will tag us with some other name da". Raj put his hand on Shiva's shoulder and both walked from that place giving a stare.

"Ha ha ha ha... these two will never change". Aditi and Karthika gave hifi and continued their work happily to celebrate the birthday of their princesses.

....Happy Ending....

 

Hi Friends,

Here ends "I am in love" story. Hope you all liked the last episode too and believe that to some extent i have justified the characters.

Thank you all for providing me all your support and encouragement throughout the story, without your motivation and love, it wouldn't have been possible for me to write the story continuously. And sorry for the long gaps between the updates which was unavoidable.

Thank you so much dear friends for all your love and affection.

 

Thank you Deeps dear. Have posted the next part.