The next day turned out to be a big day. It was the day we had got married, a year ago. I reached home early, since I had fewer classes that day. So I decided to complete my work soon and spend some time with him. I was eagerly awaiting his arrival from office. But I got a call from him at about 10:00 pm.

He: Did you have your dinner?

Me: I was waiting for you.

He: Have it! I have some important meeting at office.

Me: When will you come back? I can wait.

He: I don't know when I will return. Don't wait for me. Bye.

Me: Happy wedding anniversary ...

'Beep. Beep...'

I sighed and hung up call. Tears flooded my eyes. I could never understand him. One moment he makes me feel like I am ready to die for him. Other moment, he makes me want to kill him. I collapsed onto the bed, tired of waiting for someone who never planned to come to me. Radha didi appeared before me.

She: What happened?

Me: He is not coming.

She: Have your dinner.

Me: I am not hungry.

She: That is not true. I can hear your tummy growling.

Me: Please didi!

She: You should not let your anger eat you. That is why, eat food.

Me: Why is he like that?

She: Like what?

Me: He never seems to understand our feelings.

She: Even I thought the same about him, during the initial days of our meeting. But trust me, no one understands you or me, better than him. He knows the depth of our heart and soul. He knows us more than we do.

Me: But why does he behave like he doesn't?

She: Because he wants us to explore ourselves.

Me: What?

She: As an attempt to make him understand our feelings and opinions, we explore ourselves more. We question ourselves and check and recheck ourselves.

Me: Have you done some kind of PhD on him?

She: When you truly love someone, you don't need to do any PhD. You will unconsciously know everything about that person. That is how he knows us.

Me: Wow!

She gave a silent smile. It was a mesmerising smile.

Me: Didi!

She: Hmm ...

Me: You love him so much right; but how could you accept him marrying me?

She: I don't know.

Me: Didn't you ever feel like you wanted him all for yourself?

{Does she love him like me? I wanted to know if I could have him all for myself. For that, I needed her permission.}

She: I always wanted him all for myself ...

{There goes my wish, flushed into drain.}

She: And he granted it.

Me: What? How?

{It is rare that I saw them together.}

She: He melted me into him. I am a part of him. I have become him. So there is no question of us staying far from each other. Even death cannot separate us. Then who can?

Tears rolled onto my cheeks. {Is this real love? Is love stronger than death? My heart was getting heavier. How silly was I, worrying about their relationship? They are the symbol of love. Even god cannot separate them!} I unconsciously joined hands in respect to them. She gave an affectionate smile.

Me: Didi! You are gifted with love. I am lucky to have you with me.

She: You are also gifted with lots of love. You have him with you. Like I told; he is the ocean of love. Anyone who approaches him is blessed with love.

I felt overwhelmed. A strange shiver ran in my spine and my heart felt light. I hugged didi. She rubbed my back gently. I drifted into a blissful sleep like state.

I opened my eyes to find his warm breath on my forehead. I smiled.

He: I am sorry ...

I closed his mouth.

Me: Never say sorry.

He: Did you have dinner?

Me: No.

He: Why?

He looked serious.

Me: I was just ...

He: Freshen up soon. I shall feed you breakfast.

I hopped from bed and ran into bathroom. After a quick shower, I went to the dining hall. He was waiting for me there.

Me: Where are others?

He: In the garden.

Me: Did you have breakfast?

He: No ... I was waiting for you.

Me: Why?

I imitated his serous expression. He laughed.

He: I don't look that funny when I am serious.

I pouted.

He: Come have your breakfast soon. You did not have anything since yesterday afternoon.

I sat beside him. He fed me a spoon of yummy kheer. I did the same to him. We started feeding each other.

Me: Any problem?

He: Hmm ...?

Me: Something seems to be bothering you.

He: Nothing ...

But his face showed a bit of worry.

Me: If you don't want to tell me, it is fine.

He: Not now. I will tell you later. Now eat peacefully.

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