My phone buzzed, waking me up from my sleep. I slowly opened my eyes and took my phone. My eyes widened as it showed 7:30 a.m. Gosh! Today there is an important meeting and Ishaan will eat me alive, if I arrived late. I jumped from my bed and ran towards the restroom. I turned the shower on. I remembered the midnight happenings. It is my birthday today. While I myself forgot my birthday, Ishaan and mom wished me together at 12. I was so happy that they wished me the first and made that moment special for me. Of course, this birthday is special for me. Because, it is my first birthday after my marriage. After I cut the cake and we 3 chatted together having some nice time together, we drifted to sleep. Well, that’s the reason I woke up late today. After my bath, I changed myself and checked my phone. There were so many birthday wishes from many people. My eyes searched for HIS name. But in vain.
From last night, I am eagerly waiting for HIM to call me and wish me. Till now, nothing from his side. I know that he is very busy in his work. But, at least, he could have sent me a message. Perhaps, he forgot my birthday. I felt so bad. My face fell. I don’t need any gifts. Just one call from him or a message. I want to hear HIS voice. It’s ok if he doesn’t call me. I just want to talk to him on my birthday. Shall I call him then? No. I can’t call him now. He doesn’t like that. What will I do now? I feel so helpless. I want to talk to him, but I can’t. What kind of situation is this? The main thing is that I am HIS WIFE. LEGALLY WEDDED WIFE. Being his wife, I can’t talk to him at any time, when I want to. I HATE THIS. I didn’t expect this kind of life for me. I combed my hair and saw myself in the mirror. Everything was perfect, except for the smile.
Everything was perfect, except for the smile
I couldn’t smile. I took my bag and the files and hurried downstairs.
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“Hey duffer! You are here so early today!” Ishaan mocked as I entered the dining hall.
I gave an angry glare to him
I gave an angry glare to him. “It’s all because of you joker! Because of your so called surprise!” I shot back at him. “Don’t call me joker. I hate it.” He said as he shrunk his face. I laughed at him. “Then what should I call you? Devar ji?” I said. “Yaar annie! Now, don’t call me this devar ji and all! It sounds too bad!!” He said pleadingly. “This is for teasing me for coming late” I said. “Guys, What’s going on?” Mom asked as she entered the dining hall. “Mom! You are here so early!!” We both shouted in unison. “Stop it now, both of you!! You both are just crazy!!” She said smiling. “Yes, we are! After all we are the craziest bhabi – devar. Aren’t we, bhabhiji??” He asked me stressing the word ‘bhabhi’. “Yes we are, devar ji!” I too replied in the same tone. ”
“You both have started your catfights early today” Mom said looking at both of us. “Mom, let’s stop this early thing now and start our breakfast” Ishaan said. ” Happy happy birthday to you Annie!!” He said as he hugged me from the side. “Happy birthday doll! May you get all the happiness!!” Mom wished me and kissed me on my forehead. I don’t know whether will I get all the happiness. “Thank you so much!” I said. Ishaan and mom are the only two people who fill happiness in my life as of now. If it weren’t for Ishaan and mom, I would never ever witnessed happiness in my life. Everyone who see my life will think that I am the luckiest. My married life is such that every girl would dream to have. Loving mother-in-law, Friendly brother-in-law, Celebrity husband, luxuries all around. But, little did they know that from all the above things I have mentioned, there is one thing missing. LOVE OF A HUSBAND.
After our breakfast, Ishaan and I got ready to go to the office. Since, I am also an MBA graduate, I decided to spend my time usefully by helping Ishaan in the office. Unlike the wives of other celebrities, I don’t go to parties often. I hate parties. Till now, I have visited only one party . Before getting inside the meeting room, I looked at my phone for one last time. No calls and messages from him.
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It was going to be 8 p.m. Ishaan and I were returning home. The meeting was successful. I looked at my phone again. No messages and calls from HIM till now. Now, I definitely know that he had forgot my birthday. It is not his mistake. He might have forgot due to his work commitments. I sighed and looked outside. The moon was shining brightly. I am missing him terribly. I wanted to talk to him now. God, please make him talk to me once tonight. I prayed in my heart. The car stopped in front of our huge bungalow. I slowly walked towards my room. “Anu, get changed and come down soon. We 3 will have a special dinner together which I cooked for you” She said smiling. I smiled and nodded.
Ishaan went to his room as well
Ishaan went to his room as well. As I opened the door of my room, I saw a bouquet and a parcel. I opened it uninterested. The parcel contained a platinum neckpiece along with a letter. I started reading the letter. The letter was a printed one. I hate letters which are printed. I love hand written letters. They make me feel good always. The printed ones look artificial. I started reading.
WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANANYA!! SORRY FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO CALL YOU. WAS BUSY. HOPE YOU LIKED THE GIFTS. MISS YOU.
LOVE,
HARSHA
I don’t know why, tears wetted my cheek and I cried. Who wants these expensive gifts? Who wants this letter? I just want HIM. Couldn’t he talk to me for at least a minute? While he can spend a two day break with his co-actress, he can’t even talk to me for a minute. And that ‘MISS YOU’ written in the letter seemed fake to me. Because, if he really missed me, he would have called me or messaged me. I hate this. I hate my life. I AM LONGING FOR HIM RIGHT NOW. BUT TILL WHEN I WILL LONG LIKE THIS???
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