Chapter 45 - Cramps and care (2/2)

He helped me in sitting position and brought the cup near my lips before I could protest. I looked at the cup apprehensively, still not touching it. With his other hand, he kept something on my lower abdomen.

What? How did he know I needed hot water bag?

”That's more of ginger water than tea. It will help you with the cramps. We can see the doctor if you would like.” He offered on his own. I silently accepted the cup and took a sip. Perfect! Just like Grandma prepared. I closed my eyes in the bliss with every sip of sweet yet strong hot liquid.

”Better?”

I nodded absentmindedly.

I hissed in pain as I tried stretching my legs little. I had forgotten they were paining too, as well as my stomach.

”What happened? I guess we should consult the doctor. Wait let me call one-”

”Eshan relax. I am ok. It's nothing... I just have little pain in my legs... I'll be... okay after resting.” I stammered in low voice, not knowing how to explain this. His concern touched my heart. How he did everything so perfectly, without me asking him once was actually surprising. It was quite awkward to discuss this with him. Was I embarrassed? I had no idea but I could not meet his eyes.

”Why don't you lie down?”

He was not asking, instead he took the cup from my hands, which I noticed was empty.

'Have I drunk it so fast?'

He picked up the hot water bag. He had pulled covers till my waist earlier, which he removed completely now. I settled back on my back with couple of silent groans. I thought he would leave like usual to his study but he surprised me by sitting near my legs on the bed.

”What... what are you doing?” My eyes instantly flew to Eshan, who had kept the hot water bag back on my lower abdomen and was holding my legs in his grasp. He held them firmly as I tried pulling them back.

”I am just tending to my wife's need and taking care of her. You got problem with that? Even if you have, then don't think too much. You just rest and let me do my work. Tell me if you need anything. Is it paining somewhere else?”

”Please, don't touch my feet.” I bit on my lip as the sudden movement caused the sharp pain in my stomach.

He held my shoulders before pushing me back on pillow. He pinned me with his glare before he resumed his position. ”I have said this earlier too; we are equal in this relationship, in each and every aspect. You are my responsibility. You have every right of taking care of me, so do I. You don't have to feel embarrass or anything about it. Hence sweetheart, relax and try to sleep.”

I could just simply look at him in astonishment. How vast difference was there between mentalities of two men. Why was I thinking about him? I blinked my eyes furiously trying to get rid of those damn tears that came as soon as I thought about him.

”Don't cry.” Eshan wiped my tears; he was sitting beside me and looking alarmed and apologetic. ”Is it paining a lot? Do you need medicine?”

I shook my head. I gulped the sudden lump in my throat with great difficulty. He patted my head softly and last thing I remembered before falling asleep was the soft look in his eyes.

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