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AUTHOR,S POV
Divyansh adjusted his turban, he wasn't going to wear it infact he denied it beforehead, but Ekaksh and his wits works well most of the time. Ekaksh infused the thought that Innayat would feel left out if everyone's husband would be wearing turban but not hers. Therefore Divyansh felt the need to wear it against his will.
Suddenly his eyes darted on a man few steps away from him sitting on chair but appalling part was the little girl standing in front of him.
Divyansh groaned " Not these annoying creatures. Why their parents don't leave them at home. "
However, as he peeped second time, the sight piqued his interest. The little girl with her big round eyes were glaring at man more accurately at his hairs. Divyansh,s eyes were observing everything with absolute objectivity.
The little girl,s small lips moved, saying something to men supposedly her father then pushed into pout and father immediately hunched forward, griping his fingers on ears in apologetic gesture. Girl,s small fingers brushed the hair of her father with a stern face.
Something tender flashed before Divyansh's eyes before he could realize and for the first time he felt the scene with child being more serene rather than chaotic
" Now you are looking smart papa. Never forget to comb them, " She proclaimed in proud tone while cupping his father,s beard rubbing it with her small hands, her father laughed in tickles.
" Yes I understood my dadi ma, now shall we go to your mumma, " cooed father and picked her up in his arms.
"Wait a min, if we have a babygirl someday then she will be little version of Innayat. Means little Innayat with same adorable smile. Just imagining little Innayat calling me Dada is soo cute," Divyansh went in trance after envisioning the scenario.
Ekaksh who was observing Divyansh from the open balcony beaneath which Divyansh was standing, leaned and wishpered into Rahima,s ear " Don't worry Mom, God do justice. Let him have his false victory he is definitely going to have an asshole son. "
Rahima scoffed and whispered back "Even if he didn't, I,m sure he will get a grumpy boy someday. This rude brat needs to get the taste of his own medicine. "
" But whatever it is. I am excited for grandchildren whether it is boy or girl, they would be little flowers of my family, I,ll make sure to spoil them, " Rahima beamed with enthusiasm as if she was getting her grandchildren within few seconds.
" It is hard to digest that Divyansh could be father figure However future is unpredictable, right?" Ekaksh concluded with crossed arms.
Meanwhile Divyansh still staring at walking father and daughter duo with hint of admiration as if he was seeing his future " Maybe being father isn't that bad especially if daughters are soo affectionate and cute, "
He mumbled to himself then saw his wife among two ladies so he walked there and stood alongside her. Innayat sensed his presence and looked at him once, smile briefly before continuing her conversation .
" I am feeling hot wait a second let me make a bun, " Innayat chimed, started unpinning her clip from mang tikka.
Divyansh promptly pulled out the black scrunchie from his pant pocket making her look at him being appalled. Divyansh took handful of her hair length gesturing her to turn her back which she did.
" Oh my goodness, your husband is so loving, " One lady comment and a red hue erupted on Innayat,s cheeks.
Both ladies discreetly left both of them, while giggling.
" Why you've scrunchie? " She whispered her query timidly.
" I thought to carry it around noticing the number of times you've to undo your curls, turning into bun then reverting it back, " Divyansh elucidated which he noticed past these months, therefore most of the time he had scrunchie in his pocket just in emergency.
He clearly remember the time of their shopping day when they were selecting her suits. She didn't had scrunchie so she asked him if he had any elastic rubber band.
But he didn't had any, so she just twisted her hairs turning them into bun without any rubber band but he knew that it would've hurted her scalp.
From that day, he began carrying scrunhie and it is first time in all those months, this scrunchie is being used.
Unable able to resist longer, Innayat tiptoe reaching out for his cheeks and squeezing them making him appear like a duck but obviously the most handsome one.
" Why are you so sweet? Huh? Tell me? You always leaves my heart thumping like a loud drum with your actions, " Innayat balbered.
Divyansh looked at her whose lips were pushed into pout and he grabbed the opportunity to peck them leaving her covered in red hue.
" Ansh~ You always makes me blush, " She whined hitting his chest lightly.
Saying this she slammed her head on his chest with puffy cheeks, able to hear his chest vibrating with laughter.
Eventually Baarat arrived and everyone went infront of entryway to welcome them. Pleasantries were exchanged between both families, snacks were served to groom side until priest calls them for pheras.
As soon as the dawn turned into twilight the wedding was almost over.
After bedai and guests departure, family members retreated inside the haveli with red teary eyes.
Maithili and Pranav was drowned in sorrow of being separated from their eldest daughter however it is inevitable therefore they could only make peace with their aching heart, accepting that it was meant to happen someday.
After changing into casuals, Divyansh stepped outside the bedroom because Innayat informed him that she will return back after playing with some kids of relatives but now it was getting pretty late therefore he decided to check on her.
Stepping near kitchen area, Divyansh,s eyebrows frowned when his eyes darted on a silhouette in the dark with flashlight in mouth, searching something in cabinet.
As he increased the proximity, got more clarity of view and he immediately snaked hands around the hips receiving a muffled gasp from the person. He placed her down on floor before taking the phone out of her mouth grip.
" Sugar, would mind telling me what are you doing here? " He inquired while crossing his arms
" I remember there were some leftover kaju katli, just need to find it, " Innayat answered.
" I would get fresh pack for you tomorrow, " He suggested.
" Thank you Ansh, But I still need that kaju katli, " She retorted back making his give up.
"All right but how are you so sure it's in cabinet? " Divyansh postulated
" Because they wouldn't offer that broken kaju katli pieces to some guest so it would in some plastic box, " Innayat reasoned
" I've searched in lower cabinets of kitchen so only upper ones are left, " She added and was about to put her leg on slab but Divyansh hurriedly intervened.
He raised his hills, tip toeing, extended his hand, taking out all the packages and containers. Eventually they found a pink box whose opaque lid was showing kaju katli.
" Never do it again if you are hungry then call for me I will help you but never step on slippery slab, " Divyansh added sternly.
Innayat looked down in embarrassment but nevertheless nodded her head obedience.
" Oh, I should hurry up. C'mon Ansh, you also come with me it might,very been already began, " Innayat swiftly grabbed his hand leading him towards the terrace staircase.
Divyansh entered the outdoor space of the terrace with Innayat and the surface was hard concrete with carpet on the top of it. There was a iron swing on the opposite side still binded with yellow fairy lights.
" Bhabhi sa hurry up, they are about to fight, " Trivesh spoke, he was sitting on their old wooden cot which was touching the parapet of terrace boundaries.
Divyansh saw daughter of one of his relatives seated on same cot with her brother. They both were probably eleven years old. Although he doesn't know their names but have seen them quite alot times during Rathore,s family events.
Innayat quickly took the corner seat on cot placing the container in the void space of cot. Seeing Divyansh rooted on his spot she motioned him to take seat next to her.
He blinked for a moment then took the seat. Trivesh was seated against parapet , the teen boy Ansh on his left side whereaas his sister Rakhi, seated near to her brother was facing Innayat.
" So what they are doing now? " Innayat inquired as she opened the lid.
Trivesh arched his neck down the parapet " They just started talking See, " and he took one piece from box.
" What's happening? " Divyansh raised query but Innayat hushed him indicating to look down.
This side of terrace has barren playground down there accross the narrow street and from the other corner they could see only thar desert. The forefront shows entire town. And Divyansh peeked down only to see bunch of dogs gathered in unfenced area.
" Bhaiya when they are going to fight? " Anshu whined being impatient.
" How would he know? They are talking perhaps they will resolve it by talks, " Rakhi spoke.
" I don't think so, they would definitely fight, " Trivesh answered with his knitted brows on dogs.
" Could you tell me what are you seeing? " Divyansh asked them expressing his frustration.
" Actually today Rocky and Baaga is going to fight, " Innayat answered before moving her gaze down the parapet.
" What??? " Divyansh uttered following their gaze.
" Can you see that dog with brown spots it is Rocky the don of right gang of dogs and the one black dogs is baaga, the don of right gang of dogs, " She explained as brown spot dog growled loudly.
" But why they are fighting? " Divyansh queried being curious.
" Actually both of these gang had disputes but this time Rocky tried to steal Baaga,s girlfriend so Baaga is enranges and wants to have fight with Rocky, " Innayat elucidated
" Baaga,s gang is older than Rocky,s gang. There was a time when Rocky was underling of Baaga but then he started behaving rogur beating dogs from his own gang over half chapati so Baaga kicked him out. Rocky gathered dogs from other areas, became their leader. Now this area has more dogs since two gangs exist , " Trivesh narrated with such a seriousness as if he just revealed secret of some ancient history. Divyansh gave him a disbelieving look.
" But you told us they've truce. They were fine few days ago. Now why they are so worked up? " Anshu mused.
" They had agreement of leaving Chapati from five home for each gang but it was until Baaga found his girlfriend kamli and Rocky together under the iron tin. That too on their four year anniversary day, " Trivesh reasoned.
" Oh no it would've been hard for Baaga ji, " Rakhi expressed sympathy, surely the tale was tragic for her.
" But why it matters to us. Let's bet who is going to win, " Trivesh effused wiggling his shoulders with enthusiasm.
" I bet rs 100 on Baaga ji, " Rakhi chirped placing her crumpled note on cot.
" I bet rs 200 on Rocky, " Anshu put his note above her.
" Then I am also betting rs 200 on Rocky , " Trivesh chimed and looked at Innayat but she shooked her head in denial.
" What? I didn't knew you guys are going to bet. That,s why I didn't bought money from my room, " Innayat revealed.
" Then What else you can bet now? " Trivesh pondered and along with him Innayat also thought about it.
Then all of sudden Trivesh and both siblings eyes falls on Divyansh and fixed there for a minute.
" Betting on him to do whatever we want for one day won't be bad idea " Trivesh,s brain mused with wicked thoughts.
Trivesh exchanged glances with Innayat making her snapped out of her reverie, eyes falling on Divyansh in bewilderment then finally deciphering his gesture, her eyes widened in shock.
" What?? " Divyansh lashed on Trivesh in rage who tittered nervously.
" Nothing, I was just about to ask whether brought your wallet, " Trivesh made excuse
Divyansh and Innayat both throw furious glares at them. Divyansh rummaged out his wallet and took rs 500 notes out of it.
" Who do you want to bet on? " Divyansh asked Innayat
" Mr Baaga " Innayat answered without any second thought.
'" Rs 1000 on Baaga, " He put his money on the top of the crumpled notes.
All of their eyes again peeked from the parapet of terrace , now Roky and Baaga was facing each other gritting their teeth, saliva dripping from their mouth.
Both of them barked one after one making Divyansh frowned, unable to comprehend the situation unfolding before his eyes.
" Baaga is shouting " how dare you trying to eye my girl. Have a death wish, " Innayat mimicked in low voice.
" Rocky is shouting " eyeing is nothing I will marry her. what you gonna do, old thug? " Trivesh blurted with scoff.
Divyansh looked at both of them in amazement then they heard a loud howl from Baaga and both of dogs got back on their tracks, standing frim in front of their respective gangs.
" What now?" Divyansh whispered
"Ashhh Bhai, did you lose your screw in childhood? Now they are gonna fight. They won't go around hiring attorney to file court case obviously, " Trivesh taunted and Divyansh was about to grasp his neck but Trivesh jittered back, touching his ears in apologies, giving sheepish smile.
They snapped their heads on accross street when both groups clashed. Out of sudden numerous barking sounds prevailing in void street getting all of them except Divyansh excited, as if it's some wrestling match is going on.
" See Bhabhi, Rocky had dug his fangs on Baaga,s neck. It's our win, you guys will lose, " Trivesh grinned whereas Innayat and other girl cheered for Baaga.
" Mr Baaga please fight back for your gf. Ansh you also cheer, " Innayat beseeching Divyansh who was impassively staring at the fight.
" Mr Baaga we've faith- I mean money on you. Please win or just die, " Divyansh corrected himself in his dispassionate tone.
Baaga swiftly released himself from Rockey,s fangs and pushed his teeth on his ear causing Rocky to let out cry in agony. Trivesh and teenage boy,s face went pale, as they saw Rockey being overpowered by Baaga.
" See your Rocky is soo weak crying like small toddler, " Rakhi teased them
Baaga,s gang was overpowering the other gang whereas somehow Rocky was able to push Baaga on ground, freeing his bloody ear. The Four spectors seated on terrace had their eyes pinned on sight with curiosity.
But then two watchmen of town came running with a thick wooden stick thrashing the dogs which resulted the whole ground getting vacant in matter of a second.
All of them sighed in disappointment,even Divyansh, who often get ridiculous by such scenes.
" Rocky would've won if not for those watchmen, " Trivesh folded his arms behind his head while commenting.
" No, Baaga ji was stronger, " Rakhi argued getting a nod from Innayat in affirmation.
" Whatever, we should go to mummy,s room to sleep, " Anshu told Rakhi and both siblings walked out of there.
" Yeah, we all should be sleeping now " Innayat added, retrieving the money and empty container of kaju katli to place in kitchen.
" Aren't you going to sleep? " Innayat asked Trivesh who was still seated on cot.
Before Trivesh could answer Divyansh interjected " No Sugar, like always he is going to bulge his eyes out watching youtube here waiting for mosquitos to give him enough love bites, "
" Now unlike some people I don't have wife to give me love bites so only mosquitos understands me and trys to reduce my loneliness, " Trivesh stated eyeing Divyansh with a huge pig pout.
Tivesh immediately retrived back on cot when Divyansh gave his cold stare and was ready to choke him by neck but Innayat grabbed his hand, cleared her throat " Then Good night Trivesh, let's get back to our room Ansh. "
And she dragged him downstairs before he could protest and they start quarreling again like Tom and Jerry.
Since Trivesh like any other youngest child loves to push everyone's button even though he might end up getting kicked in his ass.
TO BE CONTINUED
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