"Sameer mujhe icecream khana hai." Naina said waking him up from his deep slumber.

Sameer got up from the bed rubbing his sleepy eyes and he looked his wife as she held his hand.

"Mujhe na wo law garden ke pass wali icecream khani hai." Naina said making a puppy face.

Sameer's eyes turned towards the clock automatically. "Naina itni raat ko kon si shop khuli hogi."

"Please na Sameer ek baar try karte hai... kya pata khuli ho... please.. please." She requested making a innocent face that he melted and agreed.

"Chalo." He said taking the car key.

They reached law garden within 15 minutes and to their luck a shopkeeper was about to shut down his shop. Sameer immediately stopped the car and rushed towards the shop asking about her flavour.

"Bhaiya please do minutes." Sameer requested as the shopkeeper had already shut down the shop before he reached there.

"Dekho sahab dukan band ho chuka hai ab kal khulega...hum log kya raat bhar aap jaisa log ke liye dukan khol kar baithega...hame bhi thakan hoti hai...ghar pe biwi bachha intezaar karta hai." Shopkeeper bursted out his whole day frustration to him.

"I am sorry bhaiya aap ko itni raat ko pareshan karne ke liye...mai aapki situation samjha sakta hun ... dinbhar ki thakaan ke baad obviously body thak jati hai...agar meri wife pregnant nahi hoti to mai bilkul aapko pareshan nahi karta.... please use achanak se aapke shop ke hi icecream khane ka mann kiya." Sameer requested looking back his wife.

The shopkeeper looked at his car where Naina stood leaning on the car.

"Theek hai sahab aapki biwi pregnant hai isliye khol raha hun...agar koi aur hota to bilkul nahi kholta." And shopkeeper opened his shop and gave the icecream which Sameer tell him.

"Thank you bhaiya." Sameer thanked before leaving the shop.

"Koi baat nahi sahab...hum to sirf aapki pregnant biwi ke khatir ye dukan khola...aap apni biwi se bahut pyaar karta hai... hai na...aapka nazar use ek pal ke liye bhi nahi hata tha." The shopkeeper said looking at him as his gaze fixed on his wife.

"Sahi kaha aapne...mai apni biwi se bahut pyaar karta hun...aur uski har ichcha puri karke duniya ki har khushi dena chahata hun." Sameer smiled looking at his wife.

"Aap na bahut achcha hai sahab... bahut kam log hi apni biwi ki khushiyon ke baare me sochata hai... mai pratharna karunga bhagwan aapki jodi aise hi banaye rakhe aur aapka jeevan khushiyan se bhar de." The shopkeeper praised his love and gave him blessings.

"Thankyou...aap bhi khush rahe aur aapki dukan khub chale." Sameer also prayed for his success.

He strode towards the car and gave a icecream to his wife. "Ye lo tumhari favourite icecream."

Naina narrowed her eyes and asked. "Badi der laga di aapne...usse kya gappe lada rahe the."

"Wo shop band kar chuka tha...mere bahut minnatein karne par khola hai." Sameer replied with a soft smile.

"Bhagwan uska bhala kare." Naina said looking at the shopkeeper who started his bike and went to his home.

"Ab ghar chale... tumhari icecream bhi ho gai." Sameer suggested looking at her serene face as her wish had fulfilled.

"Kuch der aur ruke." Naina insisted.

"Naina itni raat ko yahan rukana theek nahi hai...jaise jaise raat gahri hogi sharabi log yahan aate hai...ghar jana hi safe hai...chalo baitho." Sameer ordered opening the passanger seat door then he sat on the car.

"Vaise Naina ek baat hai jo mujhe pareshan kar rahi hai." Sameer said while driving.

"Aur wo kya hai... batayenge." Naina asked relishing her icecream.

"Jab mai nahi rahunga to kon tumhe icecream khilane layega." He quivered his brows.

Naina retorted with a little frustration as he reminded her that he was going to walk away from her. "Sameer aap to aise baat kar rahe hai jaise hamesha ke liye Jaa rahe hai...jab aap wapas aayenge na tab ek ek din ka hisab lungi...to jab London se wapas aayenge na to meri har wish puri karne ki soch kar aana."

"Naina Devi apne ghode ko lagam dijiye mai abhi yahi hun..." Sameer chuckled.

"To phir aise sawal hi kyo pucha." Naina slapped his arms.

"Aise hamla karogi to accident ho jayega...aur London Jane se pehle tum mujhe kahi aur pahucha dogi." He replied with a naughty smile.

But Naina fell silent and looked out of the window. He placed his hand on her and said carrying a smile on his face. "Kyo soch rahi ho...mai to bas mazak kar raha tha."

Naina looked back him and said with a soft voice. "Sameer mera mann na aapke saath bike pe long drive pe jane ka hai.... college me jab bhi aapko bike me dekhati thi, bahut mann karta ki aapke saath baithu."

"Panch saal me ye baat tumhe ab yaad aayi hai...jab tum uss condition me nahi ho." Sameer was flummoxed.

"Kuch nahi hoga Sameer mai baith jaungi bilkul achche se... balance nahi bigdega." Naina assured him.

He was scared just imagination her on the bike in the pregnancy and declared in a pensive voice. "Ho sakta hai tum baith jao...par mai bike nahi chala paunga aur na hi mai koi risk lena chahata hun...haa agar tum chaho to tumhari delivery ke baad kabhi bhi hum long drive pe jaa sakte hai."

His answer had broken her wish and provoked him. "Mujhe nahi pata tha ki aap, mujhe bike pe baithana nahi chahate...koi baat nahi, aap meri ye wish puri nahi karna chahte to."

He sensed her intentions and suppressd his smile looking her fake sad face. He turned to her and poked her head. Then he replied with a winning smile as she irritated.

"Mere ego ko hurt kar rahi ho, taki mai maan jau...not bad... lekin ye tumhari galatfahmi hai Mrs. Maheshwari.... I will not fall in your trap...to agli baar thoda dimag laga lena."

Naina pleaded again. "Please Sameer."

And Sameer replied with a strict face. "No ... Naina...you waste your time."

He turned his gaze on the road ignoring her pleading eyes and she felt, he will not agree. She looked at outside of the window muttering under her breath. This time he ignored her rant completely and his focused only on the road.

He stopped the car at the main gate. As soon as security guard opened the door, he moved inside the premises and the car halted with a screeching sound. He opened the passenger seat door and picked up her in his arms as she fell asleep.

He put her slowly on the bed without disturbing her sleep. He covered a duvet on her and reduced temperature of the air conditioning as she was little shivering and he also slipped beside her under the duvet.

"Naina pata nahi kaise rahunga tumhare bina ..pure ek week...i will miss everything." He stroked her hair and planted a soft kiss on her forehead before closing his eyes.

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Today was Friday and there were only two days left for Sameer to go to London. He wanted to spend as much time with Naina as possible. That's why he used to come early from the office these days. He didn't want to lose a single moment. He wanted to give her all the happiness, she deserves but this trip to London had runied everything.

He was sitting on the chair engrossing those thoughts in his cabin and the very moment his mobile's shrill voice interrupted his thought that he came back to the present.

Bela had called him to invite for dinner tonight and Sameer happily agreed, at least he would be able to take Naina to her house before he left. He knew very well that it would give immense happiness to Naina. So he promised Bela that he would tell Naina about the dinner himself.

"Kya baat hai, janab ke chehare pe muskurahat....Haye ye hasi dekhane ke liye to aankhe taras gayi thi, vaise aaj kis khushi me ye muskan iss chehre ki chamak ko badha rahi hai." Munna commented sitting in front of him. He missed his smile for the past few days.

Sameer had smiled after hung the call and that's time Munna entered the cabin holding some files.

"Yaar kuch nahi hai... Chachi ji ka call tha aaj dinner pe bula rahi thi...to bas soch raha tha Naina ye jankar kitni khush hogi...aur tabhi tu tapak pada...bata kya kaam hai." Sameer said changing his soft voice into aurthorative tone.

"Sameer maine file ready kar diye hai jo tu London leke jayega...ek baar check kar le, kahi koi gadbad hui to correction ho jayega." Munna handed him a file then he picked up the next file. "Aur ye file jisme hamare design and production ki details hai."

Sameer started the flipping the file and read the page where he mentioned the estimate cost.

"Munna iss page me production ki estimate cost detail mention kiya gaya hai wo kuch jyada nahi hai, ho sakta hai is par wo objection kare ki hame to isse low cost me product mil jayega." Sameer quivered his brows.

Munna replied with a confident tone. "Ye cost maine market rate ko calculate karke nikala hai...isse kam me unhe kahi bhi readymade garment nahi milenge...tu tension mat le."

"Okay..." He scanned the all files then he addressed Munna. "Sun ye sabhi files leke tu kal ghar aa jana, mai kal office nahi aaunga... agar kuch important hoga to call karna."

"Lagta hai sara din bhabhi ke saath bitana hai...koi nahi.. hum to tu jaha kahega vahan aa jayenge." Munna teased him.

"Wo baat nahi hai Munna...pahli baar itne dinon ke liye jaa raha hun, wo bhi tab jab Naina pregnant hai aur use meri sabse jyada zarurat hai... pata nahi yaar kyo ajeeb sa dar lag raha hai..." He lost in deep thought, maybe he find out why these feelings came on his mind.

Munna placed his hand on his and tried to take away his fear. "Sameer tu bekar ki tension le raha hai... tujhe aisa isliye lag raha hai kyonki tu Naina ko iss halat me chhod ke jaa raha hai."

"Munna yaar tu na ek do din me ghar ke chakkar laga lena... Ramdhari to hoga phir bhi tassali ke liye bol raha hun." Sameer said in a requesting tone.

"Ye bhi koi kahne ki baat hai...tu befikar hoke ja... yahan ki sari tension mere upar chod de...tera ye dost sab handle kar lega." Munna reassured him.

In the evening when Sameer told about the dinner, Naina happiness was no bound as per his imagination. He pulled her in side hug and ordered her to get ready. He also told Deepika to get ready for dinner.

When they reached the Nirmal Jyoti society, Rakesh was parking his scooter. His eyes went to Sameer who was getting down of the car and behind him Naina and Deepika appeared. Rakesh approached them.

"Sameer bahut dino baad hamari yaad aayi." Rakesh asked with a soft smile.

Sameer immediately bowed down to touch his feet and replied. "Office me bahut kaam rahta hai papaji...aap bataiye kaise hai...aur aapki school kaisi chal rahi hai."

"Bahut badhiya.." He approached to his daughter and embraced her. "Kaisi ho."

"Theek hun papa...aap kaise hai, kitne duble ho gaye hai... lagta hai apna khayal achche se nahi rakhate." Naina chided him for his health.

"Tum sab upar chalo..mai abhi aata hun...tum logon ko dekhakar mai apna bag gadi me hi bhul gaya tha." Rakesh laughed.

As they reached the house, it was already open and they went inside. Seeing them, Bela welcomed them with a smiling face.

"Bhagwan jhuth na bulaye, kab se tum logon ki hi raah dekh rahi thi... Bahut din ho gaye the, tum sab se mile." Bela expressed her happiness and addressed to Deepika. "Beta Ahmedabad achcha lag raha hai... tumhare Delhi jitna bada nahi hai."

"Nahi aunty ye bahut achchi jagah hai...aur bhaiya bahut si jagah le gaye hai... mujhe yahan Delhi se bhi jyada maza aa raha hai." Deepika beamed.

"Kyo maza nahi aayega... yahan padhai jo nahi karni padh rahi hai." Sameer scolded her.

"Kya bhaiya har waqt padhai ko lekar baith jate ho." Deepika annoyed.

Just then Aanand came to the drawing room after changing his clothes as he just returned of the office. He met everyone and asked Naina about her health.

Aanand settled beside Sameer on the sofa and inquired about his business. "Aur batao beta business me sab theek hai."

"Haan chachaji...aur isi silsile me mai parso London jaa raha hun." Sameer informed.

"Kon London jaa raha hai." Rakesh asked opening his shoes near the door.

"Papa ji ...wo ek naye contract ki deal ke liye, mai London jaa raha." And Sameer told the whole matter to them.

Meanwhile Naina took Deepika in her room as Deepika not interested in their business related talk.

"Par beta tum chale jaoge to Naina ka dhyan...tum aisa karo Naina ko yahan chod dena...hum uska.." Bela tried to say more but one stern look of her husband was enough to close her mouth.

"Chachi ji Naina ka khayal rakhane ke liye mummy kal aa rahi hai...haan agar kuch emergency hogi to mummy ya phir Deepika aap ko call kar denge." Sameer explained his planning about for his wife's care and safety.

"Bahut achha socha beta... vaise bhi Vishakha bahan se achchi dekhbhal shayad hum kar payenge...aur iss beech hum bhi Naina ko dekh aayege." Aanand happily accepted his decision.

But Bela was not convince of Sameer's decision, as she wanted Naina to stay with them till Sameer returns.

Once they again busy of the business related talk Bela excused herself to prepare the dinner. She was cooking with muttering something under her breath. "Bekar me mujhe rok diya... vahan kon rakhega Naina ka dhyan." And a touch on her shoulder made her shock. She turned and found Aanand.

"Aap ne kyo chup hone ko kaha...mai Sameer ko mana leti Naina ko yahan rahne dene ke liye... hamare aankhon ke samne rahegi to hame bhi chinta nahi hogi ji...aap samjhate kyo nahi hai." Bela tried to understand her husband as she was worried about Naina when Sameer would not here.

A worry line appeared between his brows and he asserted in a bit annoying tone.
"Bela tum to aise kah rahi ho jaise Sameer use akela chod kar ja raha hai... Vishakha ji hogi na Naina ke saath phir tumhe kya samasya hai."

"Mujhe Vishakha ji se koi samasya nahi hai...mai to bas isliye kah rahi hun...maine Naina ko bachapn se uski maa ban ke pala hai to uske dukh dard ko achche se samjha paungi... Naina mujhe apni takleef aasani se bata degi Jo shayad Vishakha ji ko na bata paye..vaise bhi Saas aur maa ke nazariye me fark hota...aur mai jitna apni bachchi ko samjha sakti hun wo nahi samajh payengi... aur phir Naina kuch din hamare saath rah legi to kya ho jayega ji." Bela's tone was bit rude and questioned him to stay Naina with them.

"Hoga to kuch nahi... lekin shayad hum apni beti ki khushhal zindagi me dakhal zarur de denge...jo kisi bhi mata pita ko nahi dena chahiye." Aanand defended clenching his fist on his wife stupidity.

"Matlab nahi samjhi mai." Bela gave a confused look.

"Abhi ye sab batein chodo aur jaldi se khana lagao, nahi to unhe vapas jane me late ho jayega." Aanand commanded and walked out of the kitchen but stopped at the door and again ordered in stern voice. "Ek baat aur tum ye baat Sameer ke samne dobara nahi karogi."

Bela served dinner everyone, she had cooked Naina's favourite dishes. All enjoyed the dinner with discussing some random topics.

Once the dinner was over, Bela took Naina into the kitchen before they left.

"Naina beta Sameer ke London jane ke baad agar tujhe jara sa bhi theek na lage to yahan aa jana mai tera achche se dhyan rakhungi." Bela voice filled with utmost concern.

"Uski zarurat nahi padegi Chachi ji.. mummy rahegi mere saath, wo specially isiliye aa rahi hai... mummy mera..." Naina replied but Aanand's voice interrupted them. "Naina beta... Sameer tumhara intezar kar raha hai."

Naina took her hands in her and convinced her. "Chachi ji aap chinta mat kijiye mummy mera achche se khyal rakhengi aur kisi cheez ki zarurat hogi to aapko call kar lungi...ab mai chalti hun." And Naina hugged her.

As Naina left the kitchen Aanand infuriated at her. "Bela tumhe samjha kyo nahi aata... Naina kisi ki patni aur bahu hai...kyo uspe apne phaisale thop rahi ho."

"Mai to bas puch rahi thi." Bela said but Aanand stopped her saying. "Abhi bahar chalo is baare me baad me baat hogi."

Naina reached the hall and hugged Rakesh. "Papa apna dhyan rakhna...agli baar aau to mujhe mere pahle wale healthy papa milne chahiye." As his health was decline.

"Are mai abhi jawan hun." Rakesh said breaking the hug and turned to Sameer. "Mai ek do din me tumhare ghar ka chakkar laga aaunga... Naina ki jyada tension mat lena, uski dekhbhal ke liye hum sab hai....bas tum London me apne kaam par dhayan lagana."

"Thank you Papa ji...aap sab ka itna support dekh ke mera dar bhi chala gaya." Sameer delighted seeing their support and hugged to Rakesh.

"Beta tum befikar hokar jao...hum sab hai na aur Naina ki jyada tension mat karna...kyo Bela." Aanand said looking at Bela's unhappy face.

"Naina beta ruk." Bela voiced her and everyone looked at Bela. She went to Naina. "Tujhe Nazar ka theeka to laga dun." She dabbed her finger corner of her eyes then put her finger behind Naina's ears. Seeing it Aanand relieved.

As Samaina and Deepika left for home, Aanand took Bela into the room and closed the door behind them.

Aanand gave her a disbelieve look and ranted at her. "Bela tumhe ho kya gaya hai, tum kab se itna chota sochane lagi... tumhari zid kahi meri bachchi ki zindagi na kharab kar de."

"Mai kyo Naina ki zindagi kharab karungi...aur Naina meri bhi beti hai." Bela retorted back.

"Isliye kah raha hun... kyonki Sameer ne pahle se sab soch rakha hai...Naina ki dekhbhal ke liye apni mummy ko bula liya hai...aise me agar hum zor dekar Naina ko yahan rakhenge to... shayad Sameer maan bhi jaaye...par use aur Vishakha ji ko yahi lagega na ki hume unpar bharosa nahi hai." Aanand looked at Bela as she sat on the bed and drowned some thought but his voice snapped her out of her thought and he said again.

"Bela...mai tumhari chinta samjha sakta hun... lekin tum bhi to samjho, Sameer ka ghar hi ab Naina ka apna ghar hai aur Sameer ko usse jude phaisale lene ka pura haq hai...hame to ye soch kar khush hona chahiye ki hamari beti ko itna achcha pati aur pariwar mila hai, jo uske mushkil me saath dene ke liye taiyar hai... sabse badi baat use Vishakha ji ke rup me maa mil gayi, jiske liye wo bachpan se tarasti thi...beshak tumne use maa ki kami kabhi mahsoos nahi hone di...par Vishakha ji ne uske dil me maa ke liye jo ek khali jagah thi use bhara hai apne pyaar, vishwas aur apnepan se... Aur mai nahi chahata ki unki zindagi me hum apna phaisala thop kar, unke beech darar laye."

He found a regret on her face and before he could say, Bela uttered.

"Aap sahi kah rahe hai...mai kuch der ke liye swarthi ban gai thi...par kya karu ek maa ka dil hai....jo sirf apne bachhe ki khushi hi chahata hai....aur phir meri bachchi ko itne salon ke baad ye khushi naseeb ho rahi hai to mai khud ko rok nahi payi." And tears streamed down from her eyes and Aanand sat next to her wipping her tears.

"Ek baat aur Bela... Naina yahan rah bhi gayi...to kya tum bhabhiji ka muh band karwa paogi...jisme se hamesha Naina ke liye taane hi nikalte hai... jab Naina ye sab sunegi to kya asar hoga uske bachche par...mere hisab se Sameer ka phaisala sahi hai... Naina yahan se jyada uske apne ghar me tension free aur khush rahegi." Aanand pulled her in a side hug and patted her back.

"Maine to iss baare me socha hi nahi tha...Naina ka uske ghar par rahna hi sahi hai...thanku ji.. mujhe galti karne se rokne ke liye." Bela agreed knowing Aanand's thoughts, that was true.

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They were back at home and they both changed their clothes into night wears. Naina combed hairs and tied it a bun. She moved towards the bed but Sameer pulled her towards him that her back collided against his chest.

"Kaha chali sweetheart..." He whispered in a husky voice and wrapped his arms around her oversized belly. He leaned on her shoulder and whispered against her ear. "Thodi der aise hi raho kya pata ye mauka phir mile na mile."

Naina turned to him removing his arms and cupped his face. "Aisa kyo kah rahe hai."

"Naina i didn't know but I am scared." He shared his fear that he felt before in the office.

"Kahi ye aapka, London na jane ka bahana to nahi hai." She looked at him with suspicious gaze.

"Lo ab mai dil ki baat bhi share nahi kar sakta." Sameer said dramatically.

"Kariye na kisne roka hai." Naina said with loving gaze.

"Tumne..." He pouted his mouth.

Naina quivered her brows. "Aap to naraj ho gaye.... bataiye kya chahiye Mr. dramebaaz."

He turned on the music system and a song started play on it. Before she understood, a strong arm pulled her and her palms flattened on his chest. He moved her palms on his shoulder and wrapped his arms around her waist. He started swaying with the lyrics.

Baahon ke darmiyaan do pyaar mil rahe hain
Baahon ke darmiyaan do pyaar mil rahe hain
Jaane kya bole mann dole sunke badan
Dhadkan bani zubaan

Sameer opened her bun and her long tracess fell on her back. He lovingly removed away her flying hair lock from her face and tucked her long tracess behind her soft ears. He looked at her innocent deep eyes with his intense gaze. Their heart were beating with the melodious beats of the music.

Khulte band hote labon ki ye ankahi
Khulte band hote labon ki ye ankahi
Mujhse keh rahi hai ki badhne de bekhudi
Mil yoon ki daud jaayein nas nas mein bijliyaan

Sameer held her hand and twirled her with soft music. He pulled her softly holding her both arms and her back hit on his chest. He wrapped his arms around her oversized belly. He glanced at her with a dreamy eyes and she gently caressed his cheek lifting up her face. They looked each other with a loving gaze. As she lost in his passionate eyes, he brushed his nose tip gently on soft skin of her face. She shivered by his seductive act.

Baahon ke darmiyaan do pyaar mil rahe hain
Jaane kya bole mann dole sunke badan
Dhadkan bani zubaan
Baahon ke darmiyaan...

Sameer leaned down more and nuzzled his face in the curve of her neck. As he felt her smooth skin under his lips, he started giving a soft kisses on her neck and her fegrance enchanted him. He didn't know why his lips started doing the act. He moved on her shoulder and pushed the fabric a little lower. He nibbled on the soft spot and his action made her out of breath, she moaned his name. "Sameerrr."

In the meanwhile just tourter of his sweet act, her heart hammered wildly against her ribcage and her mind didn't allow to think of anything else. She was just immersed herself in the feeling that developed within her by her husband's love.

Sameer slowly picked her up in his arms and put her on the bed. He caressed her cheek. As her eyes met with his intense one, she lost everything and now the song was running in the background, as he totally forgot the dance and he had entered his desire to cherish her immensely.

Aasmaan ko bhi ye haseen raaz hai pasand
Aasmaan ko bhi ye haseen raaz hai pasand
Uljhi uljhi saanson ki aawaaz hai pasand
Moti luta rahi hai saawan ki badliyaan

"Nainaaaa." He whispered in a deep husky voice approaching her.

"Huh." She uttered.

"I want to feel you." Sameer requested with dreamy eyes and she blinked her eyes.

He opened his night shirt and shrugged off it of his body then he looked to her with a tense face but his tension evaporated to see the trust for him in her eyes. He at first dropped a soft kiss on her forehead, then both eyelids, both cheek and nose. He looked at her closed eyes before claiming her lips. At first she didn't reciprocate later she also responded with full fervour when he nibbled her lower lip. He tested every corner of her mouth when he found the way to enter her. After a long and fulfilling kiss, she laid her head on his chest and hugged him.

Baahon ke darmiyaan do pyaar mil rahe hain
Jaane kya bole mann dole sunke badan
Dhadkan bani zubaan
Baahon ke darmiyaan..

"Naina... Are you okay." He concerned.

"I'm okay... Sameer... and thank you."

A content smile bloomed on her face that swelled his heart. As he was succeeded to fullfill her longing to him and he wanted to best memory with his lovely wife before leaving her.

"I love you..." Sameer whispered, planted a soft kiss on her forehead.

"Love you too..." Naina replied and kissed on his chest.

He entwined his fingers with hers and playing her bangles. She enjoyed his warmth closing her eyes. His lips upward into a serene smile. He enveloped her a in a comforting hug, stroked her hair and kissed her hair.

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Next chapter will be update on Sunday.