No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 17 - An Excerpt

            “Mom wants me to get married ASAP. I can’t wait for a year. I would love to give you time, but I am sorry. You must make a decision now.” He said it firmly and in a steely voice, sensing that Yogita was appearing vacuous.

             He didn’t want to rush her, but wanted her to be certain and firm about her decision. He wanted a clear-cut “Yes” or “No”. He had only a few days of leave left and he really wanted to marry Yogita. In fact, he was concerned about her vacillating attitude. What if she refused after a year?

            Yogita resented his haste and high-handedness. If this was a precursor of things to come, she was very wary. She didn’t want to marry in haste and regret it for her entire life! She had to be sure about her feelings for him and be comfortable with his mother. For that she needed time.

            “As for being a Mama’s boy, Ravi is also one!” Ritesh joked. He wanted to lighten up the conversation but ended up antagonizing her.

            Sharply she reacted, “What has Ravi got to do with this?”

           “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. Those pink, flawless cheeks and lips were his. As were the dark, svelte hair and lissome figure! She was made for him. Only for him. 

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 15 - An Excerpt

                                                        

          As she got up to go to the kitchen, she sank down on to the soft mattress again. She was sure that mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were engaged in a deep conversation about her, right then. She didn’t want to eavesdrop on them, knowing that she would be the topic of their heart-to-heart talk!

         She felt restless. She desperately wanted to talk to someone. Pour out her feelings. Misgivings. Previously, Sharon was her 3 a.m. friend. Now she was all alone.

          After what seemed like an eternity, she slept like a baby.

          The next day at sharp 10, Ritesh picked her up and headed out to the beach. It was warm and humid hence Yogita had worn black and white striped, cotton, knee-length palazzos and a peach colored top with a straw hat borrowed on an impulse, from Sharon. She wore her hair in a loose ponytail. No make-up. No accessories. She had only a small sling-bag containing her mobile, wallet and handkerchief. She wore comfortable slip-ins so that she could just slip them off whenever she felt like entering the water.

          Ritesh had worn cotton chinos of a tan shade with a mustard- colored T-shirt and had a peaked cap rakishly placed on his thick mane. Open sandals completed the picture. He looked relaxed and carefree. None of the turmoil of the previous day showed on his handsome face.

          Both wore trendy glares. She, a Seafarer and he, a Rayban! As they started walking towards the frothy waves, people stopped right on their tracks, stricken by their gorgeous looks. What a pair? They looked like a match made in heaven!

          Only one thing seemed out of place. The man and the lady walked slightly apart, not hand in hand as they showed in the ads and movies. Were they there for a shooting? If so, they’d certainly wait for a dekko! 

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No Mother-in-law, Please! - Chapter 13 - An Excerpt

                                                    

         Her no-nonsense demeanor in place, she excused herself saying, “I’m surely bothering all of you Sharon. It’s high time that I left. I’ll just shower, get ready and pack up. I’ll get the first available flight back to Mumbai.”

         She could perceptibly see that Sharon heaved a slight sigh of relief and even smiled happily. As if a load had been lifted off her back!

         “Sharon, thanks for everything. I’m sorry if I have knowingly or unknowingly hurt you in any way,” she said, taking Sharon’s clammy palms into her own. Then she patted her tummy and said, “Let me know when junior Sharon or Ravi arrives!”

         Both friends burst out laughing, all their differences and misgivings resolved.

         At that moment, Aunty came into the room with steaming mugs of coffee and biscuits on a tray, for both of them. As they munched on the Chocó-chip biscuits and sipped the aromatic coffee from their mugs, they laughed and chatted like old times.

        “By the way, where’s Ravi? I must take his leave too and thank him for being such a gracious host!” Yogita said casually. She felt cold and indifferent now. No tingling in her veins, no uneasiness whatsoever, while taking his name! Had she got over him in just one night? Unbelievable!

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 Review on wattpad.com

·        Vijay Singh 

         May 30, 2020

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·         Just gone through the beautiful story of Yogita. 

The way you have explained all the attributes of each character is really touching. 

Well connected and nicely presented Ma'am. I have been a great fan of your writing. 

Thank you so much for writing such an excellent Novel. God bless you. 🙌😊

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·        Priya

·         Writer

·         May 31, 2020

·         Thanks a lot Vijay, for your appreciation. 

I am delighted. Keep reading till the very end. 

Share it with your friends and family too. 

I am sure that this novel will strike a chord with everyone!