03

Walking out of the bathroom Varahi shivered as she just changed and wore her nightwear – A t-shirt and lower.

Reaching out for her moisturiser, she started applying it on her arms before getting to the bed.

Just then the door clicked open as Avyaan entered inside.

“Tomorrow around 6:30 I will send the driver to pick you up,” Avyaan said as he looked at Varahi through the mirror.

“Huh, why?” …. “Let’s get Yuvaan’s birthday gift”.. . “Oh yes , at 6:30 right, okay” Avyaan nodded as he took his laptop and climbed on the bed

“And just call me once you are about to reach there , I will come down and then we will go” Avyaan completed and kept his laptop on charging ,
Varahi nodded and keeping her moisturiser back in the drawer she walked to the other side of their king sized bed and climbed on it.

“Avyaan , aap london jaane se pehle mujhe ghar drop kar denge?”Varahi said as she looked at him expecting a yes.
(Avyaan can you drop me at my house before leaving for London?)

“Hmm , Most probably , But if something changes Driver or Yuvaan can drop you if he would be free then , hm?”…..

“You can take a little time out for me you know” Varahi said accusingly causing Avyaan to breathe in irritation , yet he tried to sound as calm and polite as he could.

“Look Varahi , I am busy , I really am , I have a lot of responsibilities out there….”

“10 Mahino se aap busy hi ho”Varahi whispered, cutting him off in between as he looked at her .
(You are busy since 10 months)

“Listen Varahi I already have a head bursting headache , Don’t give me more”

“So now I am giving you a headache?…”

“You always do dammit, ” Avyaan snapped , raising his voice raising as Varahi looked at him as he looked at her sharply. She sat there battling with his sharp gaze , even if he was exhausted he could atleast talk nicely.

“Stop with this drama of yours , I said that I will drop you …” Avyaan said being totally done with the stupid argument they were having right now.

“Drama?” Varahi whispered.

“Yes, exactly that”

“You said Yuvaan or driver…”Varahi argued and Avyaan closed his eyes, running out of patience slowly , Opening his eyes again he breathed out as he continued.

“In case , It was in case I get some work” He said calmly looking at her being totally done with his wife.

“Okay” Varahi whispered as she got up from the bed and went to the wardrobe to take her blanket as her husband looked at her back ,
Massaging his scalp, Avyaan stood and walked to the balcony.

Taking out the cigarette and the lighter, Lighting it up.

Avyaan directed the cigarette to his lips and puffed out the smoke out of his nose and mouth simultaneously as he continued to puff.

As he continued to puff the smoke blowing it out from his mouth , he looked at the smoke blowing up in the air before crushing his second cigarette under his feet.

He looked straight to the city lights as he leaned over the railing resting both his elbows.

“You always do dammit”
His own words rang in his head as he looked at nothing particular. His tone must have hurt her alot.

10 months , it’s such a long time , being married for 10 months , brought nothing to them , he knew it , He knew he was making zero efforts towards them , he knew she was making all the efforts for them , He is noticing it since the very start , since the day-1 of their marriage.

Taking out another cigarette , Avyaan lighted it up , Puffing it lost in his own thoughts

“There wasn’t any need, why did I even say that?”Varahi thought as she asked herself why she continued to have unnecessary conversation that led them to an argument, though it was the only thing that they did – Arguments and no talking.

“We would have conveyed calmly”Varahi’s inner self voiced out as she sighed knowing she was at fault too.

Not being able to sleep , Varahi climbed down the bed and walked to the balcony, As she reached nearer and nearer , she stood on the threshold trying not to breath the smoky air.

Avyaan’s movement stilled as he heard the soft voice of his wife’s anklet. Yet without turning around Avyaan took another puff before crushing it .

“Suniye” His wife’s soft melodious voice reached his ears as he turned towards her not moving from his place after noticing the expressions on Varahi’s face , of course the smoky air smelt terrible.
(Listen)

Avyaan cleared his throat.
“Let’s get inside, it’s getting cold” Walking inside the room Varahi turned around abruptly causing her to bump her head in his chest.

Gasping , Varahi whispered sorry as she stepped back hurriedly causing her ankle to twist.

“Ow ” Varahi cried as her ankle got twisted while Avyaan’s eyes widened as he hurriedly encircled his arms around her to prevent her from falling and bumping her head against the floor.

Varahi’s eyes watered as she felt the pain travelling across her ankle , as she stood she held his shoulders as a cry tore out her throat , Avyaan tightened his hold around his wife as he looked at her.

“Bhai , I found the file and -” Yuvaan entered inside and his eyes widened as he looked at his brother and bhabhi’s position.

“Sorry , Sorry I will come later” Yuvaan turned to go outside but stopped hearing a sniff followed by his brother’s call to stop him.

“Wait , It’s -“… “Bhabhi , are you crying” Yuvaan said as he hurriedly kept the file on the bed and walked to the couple , His eyes widened looking at Varahi’s tears filled face.

“Bhai , kya kiya apne” Yuvaan asked Avyaan threateningly and accusingly as his brother’s eyes widened at his brother’s tone , who never ever spoke to him like that.
(What did you do)

“What the fuck , I did nothing” Avyaan exclaimed as he looked at his brother unbelievably.

But , ignoring him he looked at Varahi who tightened her hold around his shoulders as she felt the pain shooting up her legs.

“Bhabhi , what happened please tell me” Yuvaan said as he looked at her worriedly.

A squeal left Varahi’s mouth as Avyaan carried her in his arms and walked to the bed , making her sit on the bed softly, he reached for her ankle

“Her ankle got twisted” Avyaan informed his brother who was looking at Varahi with worried eyes.

He never knew they shared such a bond, Though he had an idea about an adorable bond between Yuvaan and Varahi , seeing his brother all protective and worried got him an idea that his wife had his brother’s side now. Not that he was complaining.

“Bhabhi, look apne cheeti mar di”
” Yuvaan said as he pointed toward the floor.
(Look you killed an ant)

“What the – , This is the lamest” Varahi said as she looked at Yuvaan being done with his lame joke while Avyaan passed him a bored look.

Yuvaan chuckled as Varahi smiled thinking about the dialogues that elders conveys with the babies to make them stop crying after they hurt themselves.

“Is it painful here?” Avyaan said as he touched Varahi’s ankle which made her to pull her legs hurriedly which was held by Avyaan immediate , He passed her a look asking her not to do that again ,

“Aap” .. “Don’t” Avyaan said and Varahi shivered due to his voice and his cold fingers that came in contact with her skin.

“Here?” Avyaan moved his fingers across her ankle While Varahi shaked her hand
“Ow , here yes” Varahi said as she tried to withdraw her legs from her husband’s hold which he tightened.

“Bhabhi relax , bhai will do it right” Yuvaan said as he clicked their picture in his phone while Varahi widened her eyes as Avyaan again pressed the exact point of the pain.

“Don’t worry , It will just hurt a little then you will feel all fine , Okay” Avyaan said as he held her ankle in his hands , twisting it.

“Ow , tut gyi?”Varahi said, panicking.

“Thik ho gyi” Avyaan said as he got up from the bed and asked her to get up and try to walk.

“Fine?” Yuvaan asked even before Avyaan could say something as he opened his mouth and closed it like a fish.

“Chalo , ab niklo” Avyaan said as he glared at Yuvaan , He loved his brother more than anyone else , but right now he was pissing the shit out of him.
(Go, now get out)

“Kya niklo or uska kya jo mere samne itni gandi gandi batein bol rahe the meri bhabhi ko” Yuvaan said as he crossed his arms and looked at his brother , squinting his eyes at him.
(What get out and what about the dirty things you were saying to bhabhi in front of me)

Meanwhile , the couple’s forehead was decorated with a confused frown as they tried to take in his words.

“What did I- Tu pagal hai kya?” Avyaan screamed as he looked at his brother and threw the cushion at him which hitted right on his face.
(Are you mad?)

“What?” Varahi whispered, still confused.

“It will hurt a little okay , then you will feel fine” Yuvaan mimicked Avyaan and Varahi’s Eyes widened as she gasped and threw another cushion at him.

“Grow up , Yuvi”Avyaan spat irritatingly while Yuvaan blowed him a kiss.

Yuvaan catched it and chuckled .
“Okay, I will take my leave now , bhai this is the file , Good Night Lovies” Yuvaan said as he kept the file on the table and reciprocated his brother’s action at him while Avyaan catched the cushion.

Yuvaan smiled and went out of the room and closed the door , Feeling Happy seeing his Bhai caring for his bhabhi.

“Ignore him, he’s stupid” Avyaan said as he looked at her, who was feeling as awkward as him , yet he tried to make the environment less awkward.

Soon , closing off the lights , The couple went to sleep , wishing for a better tomorrow.