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An old man was lying on his bed.He was Raghuveer Arora.There was his daughter Preeta near him.Another man who has thick moustache and beard was also there.
Raghuveer:I am closer to my death.
Preeta wept:Papa!
The man who was near him said:Please don’t say like this.
Raghu:I know that my time is near.But I am glad that my daughter and my favourite student Rishab are near me.
The man who was near them was Rishab who was Raghuveer’s school student.
Raghu:I am worried about mu daughter.She will be alone after I leave this world.I don’t want that to happen.Rishab…I request you to look after mu daughter after my time gets over.Please marry Preeta before I die.So that I can die peacefully.
Rishab and Preeta were shocked.
Preeta:Papa!
Rishab:Sir…what are you saying?
Raghu:I know that it’s too early to digest.But please think about my condition.My last wish is to see my Preeta’s wedding.My Preeta will not get a better person than you Rishab.I know you since your childhood days.Both of you please don’t object.
Preeta was in tears.
Preeta:I am ready to marry Rishabji for you papa.
Rishab could not object it.
Rishab:I am also ready.
Raghuveer was relieved.
Rishab and Preeta got married.
Preeta was in tears.Rishab was also gloomy because of the situation.
Raghuveer smiled seeing the wedding.Suddenly he stopped breathing.Preeta screamed.
Preeta:Papa!
Rishab tried to console the crying Preeta though he was also trying hard to control his tears.
Rishab took Preeta to his house after cremation.
Preeta was very gloomy.
Preeta was nervous about sharing room with Rishab.
Rishab understood it.
Rishab:Don’t worry Preetaji.I will sleep in another room.
Preeta was relieved.
Rishab cooked food and served it for Preeta.Then he sat down to have food.
Rishab:Preetaji.. please sit and have food.
Preeta:I don’t want any food.
Rishab:I can understand your condition.I also lost my parents in an accident.But if you don’t eat food.. that’s not good for your health.Your father won’t like it.He entrusted me to look after you.I want you to be healthy and happy.I will always try for that.
Preeta became upset.
She started having food for name sake.
Rishab smiled.
Preeta:Only a very few husbands cook food for their wives.You cooked food for me.Thank you very much Rishabji.
Rishab smiled.
Rishab:It’s my duty Preetaji.Whatever you want I will cook for you.But you just eat food on time.
Preeta:No need of taking any trouble Rishabji. You will be busy with your office work.After coming home you take rest.I will do cooking.I like cooking.
Rishab smiled:Thank you Preetaji.
Rishab met his Sameer at his salon.Sameer is a hair stylist.Sameer was surprised to know that Rishab got married.
Sameer:I am sad that I couldn’t attend your wedding.
Rishab:I am sorry Sameer.Everything became so fast that I couldn’t invite you for my wedding.
Sameer:It’s ok.But you come to my house for dinner with your wife.
Rishab:Sure.
Rishab reached home.Preeta served him food . Rishab ate it happily.
Rishab:Preetaji…your hands are magical.You are a good cook.
Preeta smiled.
Suddenly Preeta became emotional.
Preeta:Papa only taught me cooking.
Her eyes got filled up with tears.
Rishab wiped her tears.But Preeta fell on his chest and wept.
Rishab smiled as it was his first hug and embraced her back.
Preeta came back to senses and moved away from Rishab.
Rishab:Preetaji…my friend Sameer has invited us to his house for dinner.So tomorrow you don’t cook anything.We will go to Sameer’s house.
Preeta:Ok.
Rishab and Preeta went to Sameer’s house.Sameer and his wife Shrishti welcomed them.
Sameer:We are happy to meet you bhabhi.
Shrishti:Rishabji….your wife is very pretty.
Rishab and Preeta smiled.
They chatted a lot and laughed.
Then they had dinner together.
Preeta:Thank you very much for the lovely dinner.We really enjoyed a lot.
They all smiled.
Shrishti took a camera and said:Let me take the photograph of the newly wed couple.Rishabji and Preeta..please stand near to each other.
Rishab and Preeta stood near to each other.But still there was a gap between them.
Shrishti:Preeta…you stand more closer to Rishabji.
Sameer:I agree with Shrishti.
Preeta felt awkward.Shrishti pulled her and made her stand very close to Rishab.Rishab and Preeta felt awkward.But without showing it they smiled and posed for the photograph.
Shrishti:Nice photograph.
Rishab and Preeta smiled and moved away from each other.
Shrishti:Tomorrow we are keeping a puja for couples.You both are newly married.So both of you should attend the puja.
Rishab:Sure.
The next day Rishab and Preeta went to Sameer’s house for the puja.
The punditji blessed both Rishab Preeta and Sameer Shrishti.
Sameer-Shrishti became very happy.
Punditji:Let God bless you.Let both of you live together till eternity loving each other.
Preeta became dull.
Rishab noticed Preeta’s dull face.
Rishab:Preetaji..are you alright?
Preeta smiled:Yes Rishabji.
He smiled.
After reaching home….
Preeta went near Rishab.
Preeta:Rishabji…I want to tell you something.I think I should tell this atleast now as I don’t want to give you wrong hopes.If i am hurting you please forgive me.
Rishab was confused.
Rishab:It’s ok Preetaji.You can tell me whatever you want.
Preeta:Rishabji…I really respect you.I will do a wife’s duties also.But I won’t be able to love you.
Rishab was shattered.
Rishab:It’s ok Preetaji.You don’t need to be guilty.Maybe I am not good enough for you.
Preeta:No Rishabji.Nothing like that.You are a good person.But like any other girl I also have a concept about my life partner.He should be dashing and cool like bollywood heroes.
Rishab became upset.
Rishab:It’s ok Preetaji.I am not sad.We will remain good friends.
Preeta:Are you sure?
Rishab:Yes.
Preeta was relieved.
Preeta:Thank you Rishabji for understanding me.
Rishab gave a pale smile.