It belongs to Mrs.ASR
1773 Words
Aanandhi was sitting with a bowl full of jalebis thinking about Arshad. She didn’t like to eat. She had been thinking about her husband all the time since she got to know about OXFORD. She wanted to know more about him. She was his wife but she knew nothing about him. She especially wanted to know what lies he had told her.
She was on leave as that day was Saturday.
She rushed towards Grandma’s room as she got an idea. Grandma smiled at her.
Grandma: Chinni is your husband. You have all the right to do what you want. Go ahead.
Aanandhi: What if Arshad gets angry?
Grandma: He won’t. You can do it.
Aanandhi: Ok. But don’t say it to him.
Grandma: Surprise?
Aanandhi nodded yes and rushed to the kitchen. She prepared lunch for him and packed it in hotboxes. Grandma went to the kitchen to see her preparations.
Grandma: Wow Aanandhi, you made Chinni’s favorite dishes…
Aanandhi: Will Arshad like it? She asked curiously.
Grandma: Undoubtedly.
Doesn’t Grandma know how Arshad is in love with Aanandhi? He was going to be stunned to see how his wife made an effort for him.
Grandma asked Mohan to take Aanandhi to AR.
Don’t know why, Aanandhi felt nervousness in her heart.
Mohan dropped her at AR premises. Aanandhi’s jaw dropped seeing the grandness of AR. She had seen this kind of royal office only in movies. Its majestic appearance was enough for her to know the status of her husband.
So, this is AR. Arshad wants her to work here. She felt proud. Why not? As per Aanandhi, this royal office is waiting for her service.
She started taking steps confidently.
The receptionist saw a girl going inside AR.
Recep: Excuse me, where are you going?
Aanandhi: I’m going to meet Mr Arshad.
Recep: Do you have an appointment?
Aanandhi nodded no.
Recep (sarcastically): Very funny. You came to meet ASR without an appointment? What do you think of him? Do you know how many VIPs are waiting for his appointment?
Aanandhi was a little taken aback. She took a deep breath.
Aanandhi: I don’t know that.
Recep: Then you can’t meet him. You can go.
Aanandhi: Excuse me, I’m Aanandhi Kumari Solanki…(pause) Sinha Raut. Mr Arshad’s wife.
The receptionist got horror- stuck at her stance. She ran her eyes on Aanandhi from tip to bottom. She couldn’t believe this simple girl could be Mrs. Fashion king.
That’s when a staff of AR who knew Aanandhi well crossed the reception. He rushed towards her.
Staff: Ma’am… you are here?
Aanandhi: I came with Mr Arshad’s lunch.
Staff: Please come, Ma’am. I will show you his cabin.
The receptionist gulped after seeing the scene. So she really is Mrs. ASR. The staff took her to Arshad’s cabin. She got mesmerized in his classy glassy cabin. The first time Mrs. Raut’s legs shivered to stand there.
Staff: ASR is at the conference. You can wait here until he comes.
Aanandhi nodded OK and the staff left Arshad’s cabin. Aanandhi almost felt Dizzy thinking about her husband’s business status. Her husband was ruling a kingdom which she was unaware of.
Aanandhi(in mind): How big is this office? It seemed like he couldn’t handle this office alone. Poor Arshad. That’s why he needs a talented like me for his help. Don’t worry Arshad, I will help you after my studies. (She said feeling sad.)
She kept the lunch bag on the table and gave a look to his office. Her eyes popped out seeing miniskirts and sleeveless tops. She closed her mouth to control the hiccup. Is her husband working with them? She swallowed hard.
It seems like, it will take time for Arshad’s arrival. She left the cabin. When she came downstairs, She heard the staff who led her to Arshad’s cabin and Receptionist talking.
Recep: I can’t believe she is Mrs.ASR. How could anyone think a country girl can be the wife of Fashion King? I thought Mrs.ASR would be like Ms. India.
Staff: Shhh…. Mind your words. You will lose your job if you talk unwanted.
Aanandhi pouted hearing that. They stopped talking seeing Aanandhi.
Staff: Are you leaving Ma’am?
Aanandhi: Seems like Mr Arshad will come Late.
Staff: Doesn’t ASR know your visit?
Aanandhi: No, I just wanted to surprise him.
Staff: I can inform your presence if you want.
Aanandhi: No, don’t Disturb him. I’m leaving.
Aanandhi was about to leave…
Recep: I’m sorry Ma’am, I’m new here. I didn’t know who you are.
Aanandhi (in mind): There you are Aanandhi Kumari Solanki Sinha Raut.
Aanandhi: Don’t worry. I won’t tell Mr Arshad about your rude behavior towards me. You are forgiven.
She said with her head up and left the place. Receptionist gulped hard looking down.
After a while
Taking a break for lunch, Arshad came to his cabin with Anoop. He saw the bag was being kept on the table. He frowned seeing that.
He called the Receptionist and asked her.
Arshad: What bag is this?
Recep: Your lunch Sir.
Arshad: Who kept it here?
Recep: Your wife sir….
Arshad(shocked): What???? Aanandhi came here?
Recep: Yes sir.
Arshad(looking at his watch): At what time Did she come?
Recep: Half an hour ago sir..
Arshad (shouting): Why didn’t you inform me?
Recep: I supposed to do sir, but Ma’am stopped me.
Arshad(gritting his teeth): What the… kkkk…. You should have informed me immediately when you got to know that she is my
wife.
Recep: Sorry sir…
Arshad: Go to hell with your sorry.
He Disconnected the call frustrated.
Anoop: Did Aanandhi come here?
Arshad (nodded yes Disappointedly): For the first time she had come here but I couldn’t receive her.
Anoop: Don’t feel bad yaar. Have your lunch which was prepared by your wife with a lot of love.
Arshad: I don’t know what she felt not seeing me.
Anoop: I wonder. (Arshad looked at him with Disinterest) I’m watching you since days; you aren’t using the word “DAMN IT” even
in your anger. He said controlling his smile.
Arshad(smiling wearily): As my wife gave a new meaning to it.
Anoop: So it belongs to only Mrs. ASR then?
Arshad(chuckled): I’m leaving. She won’t eat without me I suppose.
Anoop: Will you come back?
Arshad: I have no idea. You just continue the conference.
He left taking the lunch bag. Anoop admired his friend’s unbelievable change and patience towards his wife.
As Arshad expected, Aanandhi didn’t eat lunch. She was sitting in the poolside after changing saree, looking at crystal clear water. But we can’t say her mind was also clear. She was in extreme confusion that how should she behave with her husband. What a man her husband is? How simple he is?
She remembered what Receptionist asked her.
“You came to meet ASR without appointment? What do you think of him? Do you know how many VIPs are waiting for his appointment?”
As per the Receptionist’s utterance, No one could meet him without appointment. Many VIPs are waiting to meet him.
What she thought of him was pathetic. He is not what she thought. He is an unimaginable man. Be it by his status or be it by his brilliance.
What will be his reaction to the “lunch bag” issue? Will he shout at her for coming to AR without his permission? She believed that he would call her after coming from the conference. But she was surprised when Arshad came home with the lunch bag. Her series of thoughts got broken by her husband’s manly voice.
She stood there getting amazed. She felt kind of nervousness.
Aanandhi: You?
Arshad: Why Did you leave AR without meeting me?
Aanandhi: You were at the conference and your staff said that you will be Late.
Arshad: So what if I was in the conference? You should have called me. I would have taken a break if I had known your presence.
Aanandhi: I didn’t want to Disturb you.
Arshad: But I will be Disturbed if my wife hesitates to Disturb me.
Aanandhi went speechless. He didn’t shout at her as she thought. Would he take a break to meet her? Aanandhi was looking at him without blinking.
Arshad: Aanandhi….. Where were you lost?
Aanandhi (stammering): Did you have lunch?
Arshad: Did you have your (he stressed) lunch?
Aanandhi: Don’t you know I won’t eat without you?
Arshad: Then you too get to know I too won’t eat without you.
Aanandhi(stumbling): Why?
Arshad: Because my Mommy advised me that I should not eat without my wife. (He mimicked her.)
Aanandhi chuckled and faced a tough time to be normal.
Arshad: Let’s eat, I’m hungry.
Aanandhi took the lunch bag to go downstairs, Arshad held the bag.
Arshad: We will eat here.
Aanandhi nodded ok and removed the boxes and plats from the bag. She arranged them on the tea table and served it. Arshad smiled seeing his favorite food items.
Arshad: Is this all your preparation?
Aanandhi: Yes. I was free in the morning. So I asked Grandma’s permission to prepare your lunch. she readily agreed.
Arshad: Who told you about my favorite food?
Aanandhi: None. I know what you like.
Arshad stopped eating and smiled looking at his plate.
Arshad: Do you really know what I like?
Aanandhi: Haa… I know what you like to eat and don’t like to eat.
Arshad: How do you know?
Aanandhi: I observed you every time.
Arshad: Mommy told you to do so? He teased.
Aanandhi: Nooo. This is completely my interest to observe you.
Arshad: what made Mrs.ASR observe me keenly?
Aanandhi: What do you think Mr ASR? This is a simple task which every wife does. I didn’t do anything big like you Did.
Arshad (curiously): Like me? What I Did?
Aanandhi: You are doing many things for me. You made me join in college, spoken English class, Gave money, teaching my lesson, encouraging me…
Arshad(cutting her): Because you deserve it.
Aanandhi: But I wouldn’t have gotten those if I had been married to someone. I got everything because of you.
Don’t know why her gesture made him vulnerable. As he was not prepared for this unexpected situation he didn’t know what to do. He gulped a glass of water.
Arshad: Your preparation is so tasty. Thanks.
Aanandhi got stuck on his THANKS. Was not she the one who ought to thank him for everything he provides her?
Aanandhi: You are welcome Arshad.
Arshad sensed something Different in her gesture. The eagerness which she always shows was missing. There was confusion in her face.
Why?
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