After the Wedding Chapter-1
The soft clink of bangles echoed faintly as Divya walked barefoot through the morning light of their small apartment in Mandaveli. Her silk saree from the wedding still hung near the wardrobe, its borders carefully pleated and unused after that one day. Anand, her husband, sat on the edge of the cot, struggling to fix the clasp on his wristwatch.Want help? she asked, tying her wet hair into a bun with a towel.He smiled but shook his head.I’ll manage, he replied, though it took another two minutes.They had been married for less than a month. The early days passed in temple visits, family lunches, and settling small logistics—like who took which shelf, or where to keep her bridal makeup box. Both had jobs, both were tired by night, and yet, they made time for each other with soft gestures. Divya worked at a recruitment firm that had recently promoted her. She didn’t talk much about the role’s details, but Anand knew she handled some senior clients now. Her voice had a certain clarity whe...