Morning arose.

As usual Sanyukta woke up early.

She prepared green tea for Randhir and went to wake him up.

But Randhir was already up and brushing teeth.

"Green tea is ready" She informed him

"Hmmm..." he replied

He washed his mouth and joined her to table.

"When did you wake up?" "You already done with bath and all?" Randhir asked her.

She looked fresh and beautiful

"Yes...I am done" She said

"Why so early?" "I mean you have time afterwards" Randhir asked

casually.

"Maa kehti hai ki subah fresh hokar hi kitchen main kaam karna hota hai" She said

"You believe in all this?" He said

"Not actually...but I really do get up quite early in morning" "So...I get freshen up early" She said

"Okay..." He said

"What would like to have in breakfast?" She asked

"Anything of your choice will do..." He replied

"Okay..." She replied

Sanyukta quickly did pooja and resumed work.

Randhir got ready for office.

Sanyukta served him with breakfast. She made gobi ke paranthe for him.

"Ohh god Sanyukta...such a heavy breakfast" "Kaam kaise karunga main" He said

"Breakfast should be heavy and healthy" She said

"And whats in lunch" He asked

"Its light..." "sprouts hai...roti and salad ke saath" She said

"Okay..." He smiled.

Randhir was leaving for office.

"Sanyukta suno..." He said

"Ji..." She came to him.

He handed her some rupees.

"Yeh rakho aapne paas...kaam lagenge" He said

"Humare paas hai" She said

"Yeh bhi rakh lo saath main" He said

"You will need them in emergency" "Like...you went to buy vegetables yesterday" "You will need them that time..." He said

"Okay..." She smiled

"Bye take care..." He held her hand into his and pressed it lightly.

"Bye...take care...dhyaan se jayie.." She said.

Randhir left for office and Sanyukta resumed work.

Randhir reached office.

He quickly started working on his to-do list so that he can complete his daily target on time and reach home early .

He missed tea break for the same.

Parth came to see him on his desk.

"Hmmm...you didnt joined us for tea break" Parth asked

"No Parth...I have no space left in stomach for anything" "Full breakfast karke aaya hu" He said

"Ohhh...yes...Right!" "Aaj kya bana tha breakfast main" Parth asked in teasing way

"Gobi ke paranthe..." He said

"Hmmm....isiliye...pet full" Parth teased him

"Yes and I have to complete work on time" "So that I can leave for home early" He said

"Yeah...I understand" "Chal you carry on with work...see you later" Parth said

"Sure..." Randhir concentrated on work again.

Sanyukta received a call from Renuka.

"Namaste Mummyji..." Sanyukta said

"Namaste beta..how are you?" Renuka asked

"I am fine..." Sanyukta replied "And how is Randhir?" Renuka asked

"He is fine too" 'Office gaye hai" She said

"Thik hai...tum ghar pe akeli ho toh dhyaan rakhna" Renuka said

"Ji Mummyji...hum dhyaan se rehte hai" Sanyukta assured her

"We are so happy that you are part of our family now" Renuka said

Sanyukta smiled hearing that.

"Mumbai is new for you" "I know you need time to settle" "But I am very sure that my Randhir will help you in getting settled there" Renuka said

"Yes Mummyji..." "Randhir is very nice..." Sanyukta said

"So...have you been to some places in Mumbai or not yet?" Renuka asked

"No Mummyji...not yet" "Randhir is very busy with office..." "In weekends may be..." Sanyukta said

"Fine...jaisa aap dono ko thik lage" "Okay then...take care" "Will talk to you soon" Renuka said

"Ji.." Sanyukta replied and disconnected the call.

She placed her phone on table.

She was happy after talking to Renuka.

She got busy in work.

- - - - -

At lunch time.

Randhir opened the tiffin box and started eating.

He dialed Sanyukta's number simultaneously

She picked the call in few rings.

"Hello..." She was huffing.

"Hey...are you fine?" Randhir asked with concern

"Yes...I was in bedroom" "So came running from there..." She said wiping off the sweat drops from her forehead.

"Okay...how are you?" "Done with lunch?" Randhir asked

"I am fine" "No not yet...was talking to Mummyji" Sanyukta said

"Mummy ka phone aaya tha..." "How is she and everyone?" Randhir asked

"Everyone is fine" Sanyukta replied

"Aacha khana kha lo tum..." "Sprouts bohot aache bane hai" Randhir said chewing his food.

She smiled widely.

"Thank you..." She chirped

"Chalo see you in evening" He said

"Sure..."

"Bye...take care" She said

- - - - -

Some hours rolled.

As a habit...Sanyukta prepared dinner before Randhir's arrival.

There was still time for coffee.

She thought to call her mother.

"Hello Maa..." Sanyukta's voice became heavy

"Sanyu...." Anju replied Anju and Sanyukta had tears in eyes.

"Kaise ho aap Maa?" Sanyukta asked

"Main thik hu...tu bata?" "Mumbai kaise hai?" "Aur ghar?" "Randhir?" "Sab thik hai na...?" Anju asked with concern

"Maa sab thik hai" "Hum bhi thik hai" "Randhir bohot aache hai Maa..." "Ghar bhi aacha hai..." "Hum khana banate hai roz" "Randhir ko subah tiffin bhi dete hai" "Nasta bante hai unke liye" "Pados main ek aunty hai...woh bhi bohot aachi hai" "Kal hum akele jake sabzi kharid ke laye aur khana banaya" Sanyukta told everything to her mother

"Aare wah...badhiya..." Anju wiped her tears.

"Papa kaise hai?" Sanyukta asked

"Papa thik hai...dukaan gaye hai" "Tere bina yeh ghar bohot suna suna lagta hai" Anju said Sanyukta closed her eyes and tear rolled down.

"Aapki,ghar ki bohot yaad aati hai Maa" Sanyukta said

"Muje bhi Sanyu..." "Abhi toh sirf 4 din hue teri shaadi ko...itni yaad aati hai" "Par..koi nahi tu khush hai...hume aur kuch nahi chaiye" Anju said

"Aap aur Papa yaha aayie na..." Sanyukta said

"Hum aayenge...zarur aayenge" Anju assured her

"Aacha Maa...Randhir ke aane ka time hogaya" "Hum baad main baat karte hai aapse" Sanyukta said

"Thik hai " Anju said.

They disconnected the call.

Sanyukta kept milk on gas to prepare coffee.

Her eyes were puffy and red.

She washed her face but still anyone can make out that she cried.

Randhir was about to press the bell but before that Sanyukta opened the door.

"Hey what timing...?" "Good Evening" Randhir smiled

"Good Evening..." She replied.

She took his lunch box and straightaway went to kitchen.

Randhir find it weird and followed her to the kitchen.

She served coffee in two mugs.

He drank water from bottle but his eyes were on her.

"What happened?" He thought

"Coffee..." She handed him the mug

"Thanks..." He chirped

"How was your day?" He asked her.

"Good...and yours" She asked

"Good..." He replied.

All this while she was continuously looking down but not matching upto his gaze.

"What happened Sanyukta?" He asked

She nodded in NO and turned around avoiding him and his questions.

"I know something happened..." "I can see on your face" He said

"Nothing..." She lied

Randhir clutched her shoulders softly and turned her around.

"Kya hua?" He asked with softness and concern in his voice

She started crying.

"Aare...why you started crying?" "Hua kya hai?" "Have I hurt you" "Kuch hua?" "Kisne tumse kuch kaha?" Randhir asked her couple of questions.

She cried again.

Randhir cupped her cheeks and wiped tears with help of his thumb.

"Will you tell me whats wrong" Randhir came close to her.

"Chup...bilkul chup" "Rona bandh karo pehle..." He was bit loud this time.

She stopped crying in few seconds.

"Now tell me...what happened?" He asked again

"Maa se baat hui humari " Sanyukta said looking at him

"Haan toh...isme rone wali kya baat hai" He said

"Hume unki yaad aati hai bohot" She said

"Hum aajtak ghar se dur...unke bina rahe nahi" "Bohot yaad aati hai Maa Papa ki" She said.

Randhir was unable to see her like this.

He stepped forward and took her into a hug.

She turned her face and now her nose touched his chest.

He caress her hair for sometime.

She felt good and relieved.

AND THEIR FIRST HUG.

Randhir wrapped his hand around her properly.

She clutched his shirt from back.

They stood in same position for long time.

He couldn't hear her hiccups and sobs anymore.

He felt relived.

Tbc

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