CHAPTER 34 - Life is beautiful

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Thank you @Lasviniam1D for making the amazing new cover.. :)

My previous one was prepared by me. It must be obvious seeing it, since I suck at making covers. :p

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"Are you going to tell me what happened?" Ravi's question made Karthik uncomfortable as he tried to continue his work.

"I told you already. Nothing happened" he said, trying to be patient about his friend's relentless questioning.

"I know that's not true Karthik. If you were a woman, I would've thought you are pregnant since you are almost glowing"

He groaned "What the hell are you talking man? Stop your interrogation and let me do my job. I have tons of work and can't go home early if you continue this"

"You want to go home early? Why? Can't stop thinking about your wife?" Ravi questioned with a smirk.

Karthik blushed "I don't think it's any of your business"

"Whoa man!!! Now, I understand what happened" Ravi said with a knowing smile.

"Get lost" He replied, unable to hide his smile.

"Why? You want to call your wife and talk romantic stuff? Like you miss her so much and can't bear staying away from her" Ravi said dramatically, teasing him.

Seeing Karthik's shocked look, his eyes widened "Wait.. You already did that?"

When Karthik threw him a look, he burst into laughter "I can't believe it. It's been what? An hour since you came from home"

"I didn't do it today. Ok?"

"Yeah. Whatever" Ravi said, rolling his eyes "Still counts though"

"Why don't you get out? I still have to check the final draft document and do demo run with my team"

"That's so mean. Here I am trying to----"

"Embarrass me? That's what you are doing right now" Karthik finished him.

Ravi smiled naughtily "Fine, I will leave. Have fun with your project"

Karthik shook his head smiling at his best friend's behavior as he left his cabin. That man always wants to know everything, no matter how personal it is.

Sindhu was watching videos in her MacBook at home when she got a call from Tulasi.

"Hey, how are you?" She asked her.

"I am great. I just called to thank you for everything. Today is my first day and I am enjoying it so far"

"Did your husband see you?" Sindhu asked excitedly.

"Not yet. Since we work in different buildings, we haven't got face to face"

"Are you alright?" she asked hearing the sadness in her voice.

"I don't know if I can do it. He will be hurt seeing me with another guy. I don't--"

"Tulasi, tell me one thing. Were you happy when his mother threw you out?"

"Are you kidding? I was very hurt. He didn't say a single word"

"Then let him suffer too. And it's not just a matter of punishment. Don't you want your daughter to have a father? Are you willing to be a single mother making reasons every time she asks where her father is or are you going to do this and win him?"

"I have to do this. I will do this. Not just for me but for my daughter as well"

"Good" Sindhu said, feeling satisfied.

"Thank you..."

"It's alright. Inform me about the progress"

Tulasi chuckled "Sure.. Bye then"

"Bye" She said, disconnecting the call.

After spending some more time online, Sindhu decided to start cooking dinner so that she'd get to be with Karthik when he's back. After cooking, she placed the dishes on dining table and continued to wait for him.

When it's nearing 8 PM, she was worried and called him.

"Where are you?" She asked, hearing his voice.

"I am still at office. Don't wait up for me and have dinner; I will be late"

"Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, just a couple of issues in deployment"

"Alright then. Come soon and drive carefully"

She felt him smile "Yeah, I will. And ---um I know you will wait for me, still try to sleep if you can"

She laughed "You know I can't"

"I know. Bye"

"Bye" she said, cutting the call.

At half past 10, Karthik reached home while Sindhu was watching TV, as usual. Telling him to freshen up, she switched off TV and sat at the dining table, waiting for him. They had dinner together and soon retired to their room to sleep.

"Is everything alright? You are so calm" Sindhu asked her husband, who was thinking deeply about something.

Cuddling closer, he wrapped his arm around her "I was thinking, how so much changed between us in the last few weeks"

"Do you like this change?" she asked slowly.

Smiling, he kissed her hand "I love it"

"Then? Why are you thinking about it?"

With a guilty smile, he started slowly "We would have had all of this, ever since we married, if I had a bit of common sense then"

"Don't think too much. It's useless lamenting over the past"

"I can't help it"

"Let's think about our future. What do you think about kids?" she asked directly, turning to him.

"What?" He asked, surprised by the sudden change of topic.

"What do you think of kids" She said, repeating each word slowly.

"I don't know" he answered a bit unsurely "Why are you asking this now?"

"Don't you think we have to discuss that? Since we--- you know"

He smiled seeing her blush "I haven't thought anything yet"

"Do you want to have kids?"

"Of course; I love kids. But, I think we should wait a couple of years for that. What do you think?"

"I think we are too young for that. How many years do you want to wait?"

"At least two years"

"Fair enough. What's your age by the way?" she asked, looking a bit guilty for not knowing his age.

"I am 26. Why?"

"I thought you might be like 28 or something"

"Do I look that old?" he asked with an amused smile.

"28 is not old" she reminded "I thought you might be 28 since you are a Team Lead now"

"Oh. But, why did you talk about kids now? If there is something in your mind---"

"No, I asked you because we might face that question from your mother"

He frowned "Yeah, you are right. I am surprised she didn't bring it up today morning"

"Doesn't mean she won't ask when we go to your house"

He groaned "What reason should I tell her?"

"Tell what's in your mind" she replied casually.

"Leave that topic. I've been meaning to ask you something since a long time"

"What is it?" she asked, looking curious.

"Do you want to work again? I don't want you to feel tied to me or to the house. If you want to search for a job or try something else, you can. I won't stop you"

Staring into his eyes, she said softly "Do you really want me to work or stay by your side all the time?"

His face turned sad "The truth is I want you all for myself. I want to work for both of us, meet your every need and get everything you want. I know I am selfish and that you are like every other woman who wants to be independent. So, the decision is in your hands. I will support you whatever it might be"

She started, as if thinking deeply "You know I always wanted to be independent; to be able to stand on my own feet. I don't know why but I also like being dependent on you"

He relaxed "So, what's your answer going to be?"

"I want to be for my husband. I want to cook for him, take care of him and wait for him to come home every day from work"

He smiled shyly "He would want that too"

"I know" she boasted with a chirpy smile making him laugh.

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"Now, tell me why we are here" Ravi asked Karthik, shocked that he brought him to a DVD store.

"To buy a DVD of course" Karthik replied nonchalantly.

"I know that much" he said, narrowing his eyes "What I don't know is why you want to buy a DVD? Everyone watches films in Internet. Who buys DVD these days?"

Not bothering to answer him, Karthik moved towards the person standing behind the counter.

"How may I help you sir?"

"I want a DVD of Titanic"

"A BluRay or a DVD sir?"

Since Karthik didn't have a Blu-Ray player at home, he replied "DVD"

The guy went to check inside when Ravi continued to stare at him in shock "You want Titanic?"

"Yes. Why?"

"Who watches that film nowadays?" he asked, looking at him in astonishment.

"Sindhu loves that film but she doesn't have it in her DVD collection. So, I am buying it as a gift"

"A DVD as a gift? Are you crazy? Women love expensive items, not something as simple as a DVD"

"I don't know about other women but my Sindhu loves simple gestures like this"

"You have gone crazy. May I know why you are buying a gift?" he asked casually before mumbling under his breath "if it can be called one"

"Should I have a reason?" Karthik asked, looking at him as if he is some sort of an idiot.

"Fine, whatever" he said, rolling his eyes.

Though Ravi felt happy for Karthik, for accepting his wife and loving her, he is unsure if buying a DVD as a gift is a good option. He remember buying a beautiful hand bag in a fair as a gift for his wife which she didn't like and never used since it's not branded and classy.

Sindhu may be different from his wife, but she is a woman after all.

"Shall we go? You made me come to office on a Saturday for your project and now you keep me waiting. It's weekend Kar" Ravi complained to his best friend.

"Just a minute" Karthik replied, putting his wallet back in his pocket.

After they left the shop, Karthik thought about what his best friend said and how wrong he was. Understanding that Ravi has had a bad experience, he didn't argue and let it go. He was never the type to interfere in others' personal lives and hoped everything is alright with Ravi.

When Karthik told his wife that he bought a DVD of Titanic, she was ecstatic. Her bright smile was enough to confirm that she loved his present.

"Shall we watch it now??" she said excitedly and he nodded, not having the heart to disappoint her.

"Yay!!" She screamed in excitement, opening the DVD from the cover.

"Why don't you have this one if you love it so much?" He asked curiously.

"I bought it. But, it was spoilt by Hemanth before I could even watch the film" She said in a sulky tone.

He chuckled "How did you watch then?"

"In TV of course. Shall we have dinner?" she said, switching on the player.

"Now? It's so early" he replied, checking his watch.

"It's healthy to have an early dinner" she preached sweetly making him roll his eyes.

After dinner, they joined on their couch watching 'Titanic' in the TV. She put her arm around his waist, placing her head on his chest while he held her in his arms, kissing her hair.

"Aren't they cute?" she said, looking at the couple on screen as they shared a passionate kiss on the deck of the ship.

"Hmmm.. I think the guy is but the girl--" he paused, as if waiting to find the right word "she is hot."

She raised her head and looked up to him "You think she is hot?"

He smirked "Yes. Don't you think she is?"

"Of course" she said, rolling her eyes, mumbling under her breath "Men will be men"

Having heard what she said, an idea flashed in his mind and he sat straight up, looking alert.

"What happened?" she said, sitting straight herself.

"Aren't you aware of the next scene? Jack draws her painting ---"

She intervened with a grimace "Don't get all worked up. That scene is censored in India"

"Don't you know that the DVD is uncut version of the film" he lied. In reality, he had no idea about it.

"Eww... You want to see that scene? Aren't you ashamed of yourself? You want to see another girl like that ---- Yuck"

"After all, I am a man" he said sweetly, reminding her words.

"I am not letting you watch that" she said, trying to snatch the remote from his hands but couldn't match his strength and had to finally give up.

When she got up to turn off the TV at the switchboard, he pulled her down by her stomach and made her sit on his lap "Give up baby. Don't you know that men are stronger?"

She groaned, unable to pull herself out of his lap and dreaded seeing Jack in Rose's room.

"Please close your eyes" she said with a pout.

"And why would I do that?" he said, smirking at her.

She attempted to close his eyes with her hands but he easily got hold of them with his right hand while his other was around her stomach holding her tightly.

"There's no use fighting me" he said, smiling.

When she found Rose approach Jack in just a nightie, she started whining to stop the TV but he simply smirked at her and she did the only thing she could do at that situation.

She kissed him.

His grip loosened on her hands and she ran them along his torso before wrapping them around his neck while he enfolded her in his arms.

When he pulled away, opening his eyes, he found her smirking at him "Now tell me who's strong? Men or women?"

He groaned, trying to hide his smile "You, always"

"I didn't hear you" she said, wiggling her eyes playfully at him.

He smiled, enveloping her "Shall we continue what you started?"

"What? Now? The movie?" she said, her attention shifting back to the screen.

"Would you rather spend your time watching a sinking ship or make love to your husband?"

She looked between him and the screen, as if thinking deeply before taking the remote from his pocket and switched it off.

"Good choice" he said with a naughty smile, capturing her mouth with his.

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Have a great day...

- JANAKI S



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