No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 5 (An Excerpt)

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           Ravi watched her laugh. Her head was thrown back in gay abandon. Her slender column of throat, ensconced in an elegant pearl necklace…Her glossy mane…Her flawless olive complexion… As she lowered her head and faced him again, he caught her unawares by softly saying, “Lovely eyes!”

          She looked at him shyly as he repeated, “You’ve got lovely eyes. In fact, that was what drew me to your snap. Dark, humorous, compassionate eyes.”

          “Sharon, I somehow know that you will be perfect for me. You’ll be kind to my mother too. My mother is a simple home-maker. While I globe-trot on my vessel, she stays back at Vishakhapatnam, leading a laid-back and calm existence. For her, her home is her world. She has befriended everyone in the neighborhood due to her gentle and kind ways. She won’t even hurt a fly!”

          “I’m sure that she must be a gem of a person like you,” Sharon said boldly. She was irresistibly drawn to the handsome Ravi. She desperately wanted him to say “Yes”. But she didn’t want only companionship. She wanted love. Genuine love. Passionate love.

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 28

 

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       The baby was chubby and ever-smiling. The slight cleft on his chin was delightful as were the dimples on his rosy cheeks. His jet-black hair was curly and made him appear radiant as the contrast with his flawless milky complexion was striking.

          Each little squeal or plaintive wail of his, made Yogita mushy and over-protective about him. All her waking hours and even nights were spent tending to his needs. Though her Visa had been granted, she had decided to stay put in India as she didn’t want the baby to be affected by the sudden change in climate. Both Ritesh and she had decided to wait for at least a year, till she joined him in Canada.

          One night, Yogita forgot her mobile in the living room and retired for the night in her bedroom. As the baby was sleeping soundly after the feed, she also tried to catch up on her sleep but she was wide awake.

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 27

 

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          A richly embellished rose-pink sari with colorful flowers embroidered with pearls and zardozi, twinkled at her from the credenza. Ritesh’s suit was a jet black one with violet satin lapels, crisp white shirt and a black satin bow.

          Even the accessories were ready. A seven-layered fresh pearl necklace with matching chandelier earrings, rings, maang-tika and pearl bangles with two dozens of matching pink bangles were ensconced in a huge velvet-lined box. A matching batuwa and bejeweled high-heel sandals were also placed in the side cup-board.

          Ritesh’s belt, socks and polished black shoes were also neatly placed in another side cup-board.

          The mattress on the bed had been covered with a soft pink satin bed-sheet and matching pillows. Fragrant candles lit up the room with their mellow light. Fresh pink roses welcomed them from every conceivable flat place in the room. Coffee table, credenza, cup-board top…

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

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                    One day while returning from the clinic, Ritesh took Yogita to a park nearby. The area was soothing with a small, but well-manicured lawn lined all around with colorful crotons interspersed with colorful, small flowers. Green benches lined the walk-way around the lawn. They sat on one. Ritesh had bought bhel for snacking on, while they conversed about the future.

                    Ritesh gazed longingly at Yogita. She looked bewitching in her sky-blue kurti with white and pink Kashmiri embroidery and soft-pink leggings. Her toes wriggled daintily as she removed her well-groomed feet from her slippers and placed them above the footwear. The pink nail color perfectly matched her leggings. Her face, thoroughly devoid of make-up, glowed with good health. She had carefully wound her pink dupatta around her wrists to hide her wounds’ dressing.

                   After some moments of companionable silence he said, “Yogita, my leave will end in 2 days’ time. What is your final decision? Yes or No? Even if it is a “No” I’ll not mind! But remember that I will always have you in my heart and soul. I will always be there for you. Just call me when you need me."

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

                                                      

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          “All is lost Ravi! I can’t take it anymore. She has just refused to marry me. Knowing that she is feeling as if she is being forced into this alliance, I also cannot go ahead. Besides, she is also having some issues with my mother and sister. She wants to live separately after our marriage. I think that this relationship is doomed right from the start!” Ritesh sounded dejected. His voice was low and emotionless now.

          “Ritesh, please don’t give up. Yogita is a nice girl, though very stubborn! I’m sure that you’ll be able to give her a good life with your caring and understanding nature. Your family should also support her.” Ravi tried to reason it out.

          “So you want us to live separately and leave my family alone, that too in a sham marriage? Knowing Yogita, I doubt that she’ll come around! No Ravi, this marriage just spells trouble, in capital letters! I’ve decided to call it quits.” Ritesh’s tone was firm.

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No mother-in-law, please! - Chapter 18 (Excerpt)

 

         

          Of their own accord, her hands reached out for her mobile. Dialled Ravi’s number. Then she waited breathlessly for his voice.

         “Hello?”

          Heartbeats racing like Lewis Hamilton’s racing car, gasping like a gold-fish thrown out of water, she managed to croak, “Hello”.

          The pulse at her throat beat a staccato as she waited for him to say something. Anything.

          A soft click and the receiver went dead. He had disconnected the call. She had waited too long for him to speak!

          Again she called. And yet again. Unable to utter a single word. Paralysed with emotion. Longing. Yearning. 

          Why couldn’t he just understand? Why wait for her to spell it out? She loved him. Simple. Period.

         She sat down to gather her thoughts, ponder over her feelings and gauge Ravi’s intention. If Ravi knew that she was calling, why couldn’t he call her back? Was he avoiding her or waiting for her to make the first move? Was he scared to rock the boat? Sharon was pregnant with his baby. What would be her future if he decided to be with Yogita?

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