No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 26 - An Excerpt

 

 

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          Ritesh hugged her closely, with his arm around her slender waist. He couldn’t bear to see her so distraught. “Don’t worry dear, everything will be all right.” He whispered, casting an apologetic look at the others who were boarding the plane. They were casting sympathetic looks in their direction. Some were even talking in hushed tones. “What a handsome couple! Made for each other!”

          As they took their seats, Yogita wiped away her tears and looked straight into Ritesh’s loving eyes and said calmly, “Ritesh, sorry and thanks for everything. I love you.”

          Astonished, Ritesh hugged her. “That is the first time that you have said that. I hope you keep saying it again and again. I love you too. More than anything else in this world!”

          “Excuse me Sir, Madam, would you like to have anything?” the polite air-hostess enquired, once the flight took off.

          “A bar of chocolate please! And yes, we are not to be disturbed afterwards!” Ritesh told her cheekily, grinning from ear to ear.

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 24 - An Excerpt

 

                         

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          A stray tendril of her dark hair hung over her smooth forehead. It made her fairness even more striking. He cautiously pushed it away towards her hairline. It slipped again and occupied its pride of place on her forehead. Amused, he thought, even her hair is as stubborn as her! I have quite a task ahead!

          His cell-phone rang loudly and he hastened to take the call. It was his mother. “Ritesh, where are you? We’ve been waiting for you since 7.30. Now it is 8.30. Don’t you want to have breakfast? We enquired with the receptionist who told us that he had seen you leaving the hotel, way past midnight. Are you now in your room or elsewhere? We are worried, dear!”

          Ritesh slapped his forehead. What an idiot he had been! He had totally forgotten to inform her about the midnight drama, in all the commotion.

          “I’m sorry Mummy. There was an emergency here. Yogita…”

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 22 - An Excerpt

 

                                                  

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        “Well, Ritesh just sit and relax now. I’ll get a cup of hot coffee for you. I’ll cajole Yogita to join you.” Yogita’s Mom was desperately trying to salvage the situation.

          As father and son led Ritesh to the sofa, she fled into the safety of the kitchen and started heating the milk in a pan. Her mind was racing furiously. That girl was impossible. Just what did she think of herself? Imagine quarreling with her fiancée just two days before the wedding! It was too much.

          She pitied Ritesh. She would have to din some sense into her adamant daughter’s head, that night. It was ‘do or die’ for her!

          “Yogi dear, come out and have coffee with all of us. After all, we have just 2 days left with you in this house. Afterwards you’ll have coffee with your new family members!” Yogita’s Mom wisely avoided mentioning the word ‘in-laws’ to avoid infuriating her belligerent daughter, even further.

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 20 - An Excerpt

                                                  

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         Her co-passenger, a middle-aged lady, nudged her to open her eyes and asked with concern, “Anything wrong? Should I call the air-hostess?”   

          “Oh no! I’m fine. Thanks anyway!” she exclaimed, flustered. She had to be on guard!     

          Her mobile buzzed discreetly. It was Ritesh.

          “Is everything O.K.? I’m missing you, dear. Come soon,” he purred.

          “Of course Ritesh. Thanks for your concern. See you soon!” she replied.

          Ritesh sighed. Why did he have a feeling that Yogita was responding mechanically. Wasn’t she happy? Was she feeling forced or rushed? Most important, didn’t she love him? Then why had she agreed to his proposal?

          “O.K. then. Please inform me when you reach home. Love you. Bye.” He disconnected the call.

          Yogita impatiently looked at her mobile every five minutes. 

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 18 - An Excerpt

                                                   

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          But Yogita knew that he was just pulling her leg as his eyes crinkled at the corners with amusement. The wicked gleam in his eyes was so comical that Yogita burst out laughing.

          He put out his right hand, palm upward and she slapped on it instinctively. As cozy as old friends. Oh, if only they could remain as just good friends, thought Yogita. Then she paled as she remembered Sharon.

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          She looked at Sharon to watch her reaction. Sharon was staring unseeingly at the navy blue rug on the floor. Those cream and pink blossoms woven on it had never appeared prettier! Those green vines… Tendrils entwining around each other…. Like poison ivy! Now they appeared to be unraveling. 

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 16 - An Excerpt

 

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          “Oh come on, Yogita, I just….” He protested, stung by the sharpness in her tone.

          “Let’s not waste any more time Ritesh. I am hungry. You were supposed to treat me to lunch, remember?” she tried to make amends for her brusqueness. She got up swiftly.

           As she swayed slightly, trying to find her feet on the uneven ground, he steadied her by placing his palm against the small of her back. A frisson of excitement raced up her spine. There was some hope….

            At the restaurant, she willed herself to relax by closing her eyes and drawing in deep breaths. Ritesh observed her closely. What a beauty! Though a confused one! He quietly chuckled. 

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