chapter 11

In the middle of the night, Nishith coughs in between his sleep. He sits up to take a few sips of water that would calm down his dried up throat. He turns on the bedside lamp in order to pour water into the glass from the jug kept on the table. He finds the study lamp is lit and Samaira is busy in writing something with a lot of concentration. " I bet she is making the list for almony." , Nishith thought in his mind and went back to sleep after drinking water.The next morning...The rising sun spread its crimson hue all over the morning sky. The day brought with itself a lot of hope . The birds are chirping and the cool breeze is blowing creating positive vibes. The leaves of the plants are covered with dew drops. After sometime, the Sun started to shine brilliantly across the clear blue sky awakening each and every one. White, fluffy clouds drifted across the radiant sky. The bright orange glow of the Sun rays filled up the serene atmosphere of the morning.A streak of sunlight enters into the bedroom through the window which was left open by Samaira from last night  that falls on the eyes of Nishith who was sleeping peacefully after expressing his heart out to Samaira. He opens his eyes just to find Samaira sitting in front of his face and staring at him with her deep brown eyes along with lots of unreadable expressions on her face. He sat up suddenly with a jolt when his grey eyes met her brown ones." I am ready to divorce you Nishith..." , Samaira expressed with a grief stricken voice." Say... " , Nishith told her to continue." I wish I could answer all your complaints. But now it's of no use. Anyways , coming back to divorce... I am sure you know that I can take away everything you have. This house. Money.Shares in business...etc...etc. I hope you know that..." , Samaira uttered with a faint voice about the demand of the situation when she was cut off in between by Nishith." You just tell me what you need and I will take care of it. " , Nishith said calmly." I have just two conditions, Nishith. First ... I will divorce you after a month. Ved' s final exams are starting from next month. And I don't want him to know anything about this. Please... " , Samaira ended on a sad note.Ved is Samaira and Nishith's five years old son. He is a very sweet and innocent child who loves and obeys his parents a lot. He is a sweet little kid who is witness to Nishith and Samaira' s love which was going to break just after few days. " Yeah... Of course. Sure. " , Nishith replied agreeing on her statement." And my second and last condition...Every morning after we get ready for work , I want you to carry me in your arms . From the bedroom to the dinning room. And after the breakfast, from the dinning room to the parking lot for the next thirty days. " , She ended." What rubbish? Sounds so childish! You think I am running away from my responsibilities? Listen Samaira , I can take care of money... " , Nishith was saying with irritation when he was interrupted by Samaira." It's not about the money, Nishith. I am still your wife. Not a roadside slut. These are my two conditions. Now it's really up to you ." She ends with teary eyes trying to hold back the tears that had brimmed up in her eyes a long time ago.To be continued in next part.Stay tuned.