24. Happy Birthday!
We came home by 7 and went to my room to freshen up. Then I had to attend a conference and I went to study. But when I came back, she was not in the room. I changed into my T-shirt and tracks. I went down to sit with everyone for some time before having dinner. I and Isha already had dinner at Dad's place. No youngster is in the living room. Only Dada Sa, Dadi sa, Papa, and chachu are sitting there discussing something. I walked to them and sat beside chachu.
"Abhinav beta, what are you doing here?" Papa asked as soon as I took my seat. Why can't I be here? I frowned at his question. Dadi sa seemed to understand my confusion so she answered my unasked question.
"Isha, Abhishek, and Abir are planning to watch a movie after dinner. They are making preparations for that. Why aren't you helping them?" She asked me amused hiding a laugh. Are my siblings and wife trying to leave me behind? Why? Wait! Why didn't Dadi sa mention Abhigya's name? Isn't she going to watch the movie?
"Dadi sa, what about Abhigya?" I asked her. It gained everyone's attention. I just hope she is not in some trouble again.
"She went to her friend's place. She said she would be spending the night there." Chachu answered shrugging his shoulders. Thank god! At least she is not in trouble.
"Dinner is ready!" Isha came and announced. Finally, I am seeing her. She gave her bright smile looking at me which I returned. We followed her to the kitchen and the remaining people had their dinner and we sat there giving them company. Abhishek and Abir left after signaling Isha to come soon. I just sat there silently. I went to my room and sat on the couch taking my laptop. I tried to do some work but my mind was still wandering around the incident that happened in the evening. Who's trying to frame Isha and why? I was lost in my thoughts when Isha entered the room and sat beside me.
"Mr. Abhinav Sing Rathore?" She yelled shaking me a little breaking my trance.
"Yes, Mrs. Isha Abhinav Singh Rathore!" I replied. A blush crept on her cheeks as soon as she heard her complete name. I smirked at the reaction attaching my name to her has on her.
"Where were you lost?" she asked looking at me worried. She touched my forehead to make sure my temperature was normal.
"Nowhere! Just some business stuff." I tried to dodge the topic. I will tell her everything but not right now. I don't want to spoil her birthday with all this mess.
"Leave your business and your second wife for some time husband! Your first wife needs your attention right now!" She demanded making me chuckle at her choice of words.
"As far as I remember I have only one wife who is sitting in front of me right now. Who is the other one?" I asked looking at her with a raised brow. She pointed towards my laptop rolling her eyes dramatically. So, my wife is jealous of my laptop now!
"Don't tell me you are being jealous of my laptop now!" I said trying to hold back a chuckle that was trying to escape my lips.
"Why will I be? This piece of metal and plastic can never get my place in your heart!" She said raising her imaginary collar. I pulled her cute cheeks and kissed her forehead.
"That's for sure! No one in this world can take your place in my heart and life Princess!" I said throwing my arms around her shoulder.
"Shall we go now?" She asked getting up and pulling me by my arm.
"Where?" I asked getting with her.
"Movie! Please don't say no! Please! Please!" She asked giving me her best puppy eyes.
"Why would I say no?" I asked her raising a brow.
"Because Abir said you don't like watching movies. I really want to watch it with you." She said looking down nervously, fidgeting with her fingers. She looks damn cute doing that.
"Only for you!" I said and moved a little closer to her. Her cheeks became red due to our proximity. "But you are going to reward me with a sweet dish after that!" I whispered in her ear and bit her earlobe. She threw her arms around my shoulders and pulled me closer.
"What sweet dish do you want?" She asked hugging me tight while I traced my hands on her waist inside her T-shirt. Her chest is rising up and down due to uneven breathing. I kissed her neck and pulled her closer by her waist.
"My wife!" I said biting her sweet spot. I sucked it to soothe the pain. Her eyes widened with shock but her cheeks became a darker shade of red. She tip-toed a little to match my height and came close to my ear.
"You will get it!" She whispered in my ear and ran away pushing me back. I followed her like a lovesick puppy.
When we walked into the home theatre the lights were already dim. Various chips, popcorn, and soft drinks are placed on the table, and Abhishek sits on a single sofa. Abir is setting up the movie.
I sat on the long sofa along with Isha and Abir too sat on the same couch placing his head on Isha's shoulder. When some song started he rose from his place and started dancing. I took it as an opportunity and pulled Princess closer to me. I placed my arm around her and sat closer to her.
"Bhayya, that's my place!" Abir whined when he came back.
"She is my wife! Sit silently and watch the movie!" I said shrugging my shoulders. Isha hit my chest playfully. Abir kept his head in Isha's lap and started watching the movie. This idiot! Here I want to become romantic with my wife and this 'babhi ka chamcha' is not leaving her. I just huffed and concentrated on the movie. Isha giggled at my reaction.
When the first half of the movie was over Abir got up and sat on the other sofa. I slowly moved my hand and placed it on her waist from behind.
"Abhinav! What are you doing?" She asked trying to remove my hand.
"Watching the movie baby!" I replied innocently, drawing patterns on her soft and milky skin. She is getting affected by my touch. I am enjoying this.
"Then re... remove your hands from me." She said stuttering. She is looking all flustered right now.
"Why? It's comfortable!" I said giving her a vibrant smile. I glanced at my brothers who are fully involved in the movie. I took the opportunity and pecked her lips. She tried to look angry but her blushing face gave it away. I rested my head on her shoulder and watched the remaining movie.
The movie was completed by 11:40 and we all went to our respective rooms after wishing each other good night. She went to freshen up as soon as we came back to our room. I took out the first gift I bought for her. I quickly washed my face after she came out and by the time I came out of the bathroom the time was 11:56.
I want to wish her first. Actually, we all thought to act like we forgot her birthday and surprise her in the evening but I can't make her feel sad on her birthday and I want to be her first wish.
So, sorry guys! I am going to wish her now.
"Princess!" I called her and she turned around.
"Happy birthday Princess! Thank you for taking birth and becoming my soulmate! Thank you for being such a beautiful soul and loving me unconditionally!" I said hugging her and kissing her forehead. I then took out the box from the table and made her wear the bracelet I bought for her.
"Thank you! And thank you for being my special one! I love you!" She said hugging me tightly. A lone tear escaped her eyes and I wiped it off. Her phone went off breaking our moment. Who called her at this time? We all planned not to wish her right? She answered the call and put it to her ear.
"Thank you bhayya! Love you too!" She said and cut the call. So, that idiot Ishaan too broke the deal.
Her phone went off again and it was dad this time. Great! Everyone is breaking the deal. Thank god, I wished her first. What she might have thought if everyone wished her and I kept following that stupid deal?
Her phone went off again. Don't tell me Abhishek too broke the deal and called to wish her. No, it was Shreya this time. By the time she cut the call, there was a knock at the door. I opened the door and saw Abhishek and Abir standing out.
Abir pushed me aside and walked in. Abhishek too entered smiling sheepily.
"Happy birthday bhabi maa!" Abir said hugging Isha. She replied with a thank you and hugged him back. Abhishek wished her with a hug, and they both walked out afterward.
"Let's sleep, Princess! It's already late!" I said looking at the watch. She nodded her head and we both slipped into our dreamland cuddling.