Sorry friends I know I made you all wait for a long time but what to do I was pre-occupied with many things so I couldn't give much importance to writing. For that I am back with a long and final part of the story. Hope you would like it.

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Swara: Piya, I don't know I can ask you this or not...(hesitantly) how is your relationship with Abhay?

Piya not looking at Swara: why bhabhi? It's...it's all good.

Swara putting a sad face: bus kehne ke liye hi di hu mein koyi dil se mantha nahi (They just say I am like their sister but no one takes me seriously)

Piya comes and sits beside her: It's not like that bhabhi, you don't know what you mean to me. It is for this love I have been craving all my life. The care which you and Sanskar bhai have shown on me is more than what I wanted. I must say god is so generous to send me into your family. I don't want anything else in my life now. Rahi bath meri aur Abhay ki rishte ke bare mein(Coming to mine and Abhay's relationship), We just need little time to adjust, after-all we both were strangers when we married.

Swara caressing her hair : Piya, Abhay na is very sweet, you might have understood that by now. Sanskar told me that he has never properly spoken to a girl till now other than me. In-fact he is a bit shy and scared to start a conversation too. But his ego stops him to accept it. Tomorrow, I and Sanskar are going out for few days, It's you who have to take care of Abhay and yourself and I have full confidence on you. (Swara gives an assuring smile as Piya is looking at her with tensed face) There is nothing wrong in taking initiative to take your relationship to next level. It is not needed to be from their side only, we can try as well. He is your husband and you have full right on him. Think about it Piya. (Saying it Swara starts leaving to her room) Later come and help me in packing.

Piya is all confused as of how she would stay all alone with her husband who hardly speaks with her. But somehow she felt what Swara said was right. In these two months, she too never tried anything to make him feel special. Then what right she has to blame him. Determined to win his love, she went near Swara to help her.

In the evening, Sanskar and Swara got ready to leave to the airport. Abhay was very happy to send his bhayya and bhabhi on a honeymoon. He has been insisting for so long but Swara never agreed as she didn't want to go leaving Abhay alone.

Sanskar: Abhay, don't leave Piya alone. Stay at home. Okay?

Abhay just nods in yes while Piya hugs Swara with a sad face.

Piya: Come home soon Bhabhi...I will miss you a lot.

Bidding bye, Swara and Sanskar left from there. On the way,

Sanskar: Swara, your idea of giving them some space is good but what is the guarantee that Abhay will stay at home. What if he spent all his time in the office or with his friends, all our efforts would be in vain.

Swara smiling: Don't worry. I called his secretary and told him to shut down the office for one whole week just like I told your secretary. And coming to his friends, they will all be busy...so, he would not have any other option than staying at home. (She winks at him)

Sanskar: wa my smart wife. I am proud of you. So, what about us now (he asked coming near her)

Swara: Nothing Sanskar, we are going to England and I have already made a list of what all I want to cover in this week. Luckily we can attend two cricket matches as well as the world cup is getting started tomorrow. Woo...I am so excited.

Sanskar feels pity on his own fate and wishes that atleast his brother should enjoy his time. On the other hand, as Abhay was about to leave to the office, he receives a message from his secretary that the office is closed and he also added that it's Swara mam's order. So, Abhay irritated calls his friends and everyone replied that they are very busy.

Understanding his bhabhi's intentions he silently went to the gym to workout. After 30 minutes, Piya comes there with a glass of juice.

Piya: Abhay!! (Hearing his name, he turns back only to give mini heart attack to Piya. He was looking more handsome in his tracks with sweat dripping from his hair. As there was no response from Piya for about 5 minutes, he waved his hand to get her out of her dreamland who is shamelessly checking out her husband)

Piya(avoiding eye contact): Juice!

Abhay taking the glass from her: Why did you get it? where is Ramu kaka?

Piya: Vo..he is not feeling well, so I asked him to go and take rest.

Abhay: Hmmm.

Piya leaves from there. That day they both completed their dinner silently and went to bed. Two days passed by and as only they both were staying in that big house, now and then Piya slowly started conversating with him and they both were slowly getting to know each other. On One similar afternoon as Piya was writing her diary, Abhay comes in their room. 

Abhay: Piya, if you don't mind can I get a cup of coffee.

Piya nodding her head in yes leaves to the kitchen. He goes and stands near the window and because of the wind, the pages start flipping. In-order to close the diary, he takes it in his hand and automatically his eyes fall on the words in one of the pages.

"Abhay Raichand the most eligible bachelor of Kolkata is now my husband. I know most of the girls would have started envying me for becoming Piya Abhay Raichand. It's not their mistake as well, as I too fell for him when I saw him for the first time itself when he came to the Orphanage along with his brother and his bhabhi. His innocent face and that cute smile could make any girl's heart flutter and looking at the way he was playing with the children there forgetting the purpose for which he came, that is to see me, I thought I would be blessed to have such a person in my life but I was wrong. On the very first night he made it clear that he just married me for his family. I just wish there is no other girl in his life." 

Abhay just flipped a page.

"Just like any girl, I too had few dreams as of how my life would be after marriage. I too wanted to cook for my husband, watch movies with him, go for long drives, take care of him and share few things with him. But Abhay won't have any time for me. For one thing I must thank Abhay as because of him I got two beautiful souls into my life. The love Swara bhabhi and Sanskar bhai showered on me made me forget my 23 years of loneliness but somewhere I still feel something is missing in my life." 

Hearing footsteps he kept the diary on the table and stood staring outside. Piya came and gave him his coffee. Smiling he took the cup. As he was drinking,

Abhay's POV: Yar, till now I thought only about myself but I was not aware that I have been hurting this innocent soul from so many days without even her mistake. But still she never complained. She was always so nice to me but I always ignored her, not even gave a small compliment. Now after knowing that she loves me, It would be a sin if I won't give a chance to our relation. She is trying from her side, so I will do my part as well.

Abhay: Piya, I am feeling bored at home. Shall we...shall we go for a long drive?

Piya's face glowed instantly and she nodded in yes. Seeing her excitement, Abhay smiling: you just go and get ready.

She happily rushed into the wash room as it is for the first time that Abhay asked her out. Only she knew how happy she is. Preparing herself to relive these little moments with her husband, she came out looking as usual stunning in her red salwar. Abhay too got ready in the other room and both of them left in the car. All the way Piya was speaking continuously enjoying the view out. Abhay is seeing all new side of her. He never knew that she speaks so much. Suddenly she shouted to stop the car. Panicking Abhay halted the car and looked at her worried.

Abhay: Are you alright Piya?

Piya just pointed to an ice cream stall.

Abhay: You want to have an ice cream?

Piya nodded like a kid.

Abhay: For that you shouted so loud. Crazy!! (Laughing he went down the car to fulfill her wish)

All the while Piya was just looking at her husband through the window with so much love. After having the ice cream, they both left to home.

Piya murmering: I wish the time stops here.

Abhay: Did you just say something?

Piya: Ha actually, I am feeling like...(hesitantly playing with her fingers and looking down) like watching a movie.

Abhay smiling: I will be waiting for you in the home theater. Just come in with a bucket of popcorn. 

Piya happily went into the kitchen and after preparing popcorn and taking two water bottles along with her she went into the Home theater where Abhay was selecting the movie.

Abhay: Piya, which movie shall we watch? 

Piya: any romantic thriller would do (she said placing the popcorn on the table and settling comfortably on the couch)

Abhay after connecting came and sat beside her. They both were enjoying the movie with popcorn but suddenly Abhay felt weight on his hand. As he looked in that direction, he saw Piya holding his hand tightly as she closed her eyes in fear. Looking at her Abhay started laughing.

Abhay: It's just a movie Piya...relax. Come here. (holding her by shoulders near to him, they continued watching the movie. Now and then Piya was clutching his shirt sending shivers to him because of their closeness.)

Abhay(in mind): what is the need of being so generous and asking her to come near me. You can switch off the movie right if she is so much scared. Now, don't do anything that will make you regret later. Abhay, control yourself.

Abhay didn't understand why he is not able to concentrate on the movie. Having her so close to him is giving him butterflies in his stomach and all those romantic thoughts are occuping his mind. How much ever he is trying to move his eyes off her, all are going in vain. Absentmindedly his fingers started trailing on her cheek and in a second he turned taking her underneath him. Piya startled by this sudden action and is staring at him with wide eyes.

Abhay moving her hair strands aside: Piya, you are so pretty. Your eyes, your nose(lightly touching it) your lips (he moved forward and she immediately closed her eyes knowing what is coming next. Her heart started beating fast feeling his hot breath near her lips.) Piya...(hearing her name, she opened her eyes and gave him a questioning look): I am...I am sorry, I really didn't knew that I was hurting you so much. I have never thought about love and relationships anytime. Hearing from my friends that after marriage one would be bound to various responsibilities and happiness would be far away from a man and all those. But in all these I never realised how our life has been changed with Swara bhabhi's entry. She is an angel of our life. I really could get motherly love from her. From now on I promise I would try to understand you and you will get all that which any wife would dream of infact more than that. Trust me.

Hearing all these words from her husband, tears Ofcourse because of happiness started rolling down her eyes and she instantly hugged him and she slept in his arms itself.

As the movie too ended, didn't want to disturb her he too slept taking her in embrace unknown to his newly developed feelings.

Early morning, Piya was first to wake up and feeling a tight grip on her hand, she opened her eyes only to find herself in her husband's arms. Automatically a small smile curved her lips as one by one her dreams are coming true. Slowly she freed herself and making him sleep comfortably, went in to fresh up. After an hour Abhay too woke up and came into the hall when Piya was arranging the breakfast on the table.

Looking at him, Piya: Good morning Abhay. You just freshen up and come. We will have breakfast.

Abhay was about to go but something pops in his mind: Piya, just get my clothes out, I will do bath and come.

Not waiting for her reply, he went into his room. Piya followed too and took out her choice of clothes for him along with watch and placed them on the bed. All the while her heart was dancing and she happily went towards her diary. Leaning on the desk, she was so busy writing something that she didn't notice him coming out in towel water dripping from his hairs and looking extremely hot. He went and stood behind her and cleared his throat to gain her attention. She hurriedly closed her diary and stood up but then hitting the chair, she was about to fall but two strong pairs held her and pulled her towards him for which she landed on his chest. She slowly opened her eyes moving her hands on his bare chest thinking it to be the floor, not knowing the condition of her husband. Not able to control himself he pinned her to the wall, leaning towards her ear: from next time, tell me what you want not to that diary.
(Saying this he planted a kiss on her forehead for which she closed her eyes)

Days passed by, Swara and Sanskar too returned back and slowly the distance between Abhay and Piya was reducing too.

One day,

Swara: Sanskar, I am thinking to visit my mom and dad for a week. So, I will be taking Piya too with me. Okay?

Sanskar: okay!!

At the same time, they hear another voice who shouted in no and the source of it is none other than Abhay.

Swara: what happened devar ji?

Abhay not understanding what to say: actually, vo...I mean if you both leave who will take care of the house...tell me.

Sanskar: come on Abhay, what we did that before Swara came into our life...we managed it right? We can do it for a week...no problem. Let them go.

Cursing his brother under his breath, he gestures Piya not to go pleading with his eyes. Understanding it,

Piya: bhabhi, I forgot to tell you, I have three orders which need to be delivered this week itself. So sorry bhabhi, i can't come. (Keeps a sad face)

Swara raising eyebrows: acha, okay okay.

Smiling to herself She leaves to her room followed by Sanskar. In the room,

Swara: finally Sanskar, our honeymoon has not been a waste...see them they are not ready to leave each other not even for a minute. I am so happy.

Sanskar looking at his lady love who always finds her happiness in everybody's happiness feels proud to have her as his better half.

Sanskar: it's all because of you Swara.

Swara: Sanskar, why it is said that Marriages are made in heaven...It doesn't mean that our marriage is done in heaven by god, it means we can make our married life like a heaven. For any relation to be successful, the most important thing is understanding each other and it does take time. I don't know about love before marriage but love after marriage is necessary, varna rishte toot jathe.  

Sanskar smiled at his wife. Screen closes on Swasan satisfied smiles and Piya and Abhay happy faces as they were in their room spending some quality time.

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Marriage In my view is two imperfect souls coming together to make their life perfect. And I always wanted to write something of this sort "love after marriage", so I took this as an opportunity.  

I don't know how bad it is...I just wish it is not so bad. I just tried it. Do let me know your views. I am ending it because of lack of time. 

Never forget to smile.

Thank you, love you take care.

13-03-2019

Praahi.