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Aaradhya's pov

"Yes, I’m coming. Make sure everything is set perfectly" I hear Aarav Ji ordering Rahul about his important meeting. This meeting is supposed to bring a huge benefit not for him because he had everything. The Yaduvanshi empire doesn’t need anyone’s support, after all.

It’s been a week since our bike ride and since that night, hugs and cuddles have become normal between us. One thing I’ve noticed is that he’s really possessive about me. Every day he brings gifts...small for him, but not for me.

Diamond necklaces, chains, rings, earrings, bracelets—rare diamonds, not the usual ones. He doesn’t bring just one piece but at least five every time, calling them “small gifts” Rich people, I sigh.

I glance at him through the mirror. He’s putting on his coat, still talking on his phone. My throat feels sore and it’s been aching badly since morning.

Suddenly I start coughing.

Cough cough cough.

"What happened? Are you okay?" Aarav Ji rushes to me handing me a glass of water. I drink it and he makes me sit on the bed.

"Are you fine now?" he asks and I nod.

But my cough gets worse.

Cough cough cough cough.

I clutch his bicep tightly as I struggle to breathe. My chest feels heavy.

Cough cough cough.

I rub my chest lightly trying to ease the pain. Aarav Ji’s face fills with concern.

"Maa! Chachi!" he calls out loudly while rubbing my back.

Within moments Maa, Chachi and the rest of the family rush into the room.

"What happened Aaradhya baccha?" Maa asks rubbing my back gently.

"I ca… can’t… cough cough… breathe properly… cough cough" I manage to say between the relentless coughing.

"Don’t worry the doctor is on the way" Chachu reassures me.

"Do you have any allergies beta?" Chachi asks and I shake my head still coughing.

The doctor arrives shortly and checks me thoroughly.

"She has a throat infection. I’ll prescribe some medicines. Make sure she has warm food like soup or tea it will soothe her throat" the doctor advises. "And she needs proper rest."

"I’ll make soup right away" Chachi says and rushes out of the room.

"You shouldn’t go to college today" Maa says and I nod weakly.

"Take your medicines and you’ll feel better" Papa adds before they all leave giving me space to rest. Only Maa and Aarav Ji stay behind.

Chachi comes back quickly with a bowl of hot soup.

"Here, beta drink this" she says handing it to me. I take small sips but halfway through, I put it away.

"I can’t… cough… drink anymore… cough" I say my voice strained. Maa takes the bowl and sets it aside.

"Take your medicine now and rest" Maa says feeding me the medicine herself and leave.

"You should go Aarav Ji. Your meeting is important" I say looking at him. He shakes his head and walks to the closet. Moments later he returns in casual clothes.

"I’m not going anywhere not when you’re in this condition" he says sitting beside me.

"But your…"

"Nothing is more important than my wife" he interrupts. "Don’t talk much. Just rest. I’m here." He pats my head gently his words filled with care.

How can anyone not fall for someone like him? My eyes grow heavier the medicine taking effect. I drift into sleep feeling safe and loved.

Aarav's POV

I watch her as she sleeps peacefully. Seeing her like this weak and in pain, terrifies me. I can’t bear it. She’s becoming my everything slowly but surely. The more I learn about her the deeper my feelings grow. I can’t even imagine my life without her anymore.

Whenever I gift her something, no matter how small, her reactions make it seem like I’ve given her the world. I’d do anything for her if she ever told me to die, I’d do it without a second thought, just because she asked.

Most people in her position would take advantage of the power and wealth they have access to, but not Aaradhya. She’s different. She values simplicity over luxury.

Sitting beside her I gently stroke her hair. Watching her gives me an unexplainable peace. She’s my comfort zone, the light of everyone’s eyes.

At Noon

I’ve been sitting by her side all this time watching her. Occasionally, she coughs but it’s not as bad as it was earlier. Finally I see her eyelids flutter as she wakes up.

She looks at me and tries to sit up. I help her gently.

"Aarav Ji, you should have gone to attend your meeting" she says her voice soft but filled with concern.

I cup her face brushing my thumb over her cheek.

"Remember one thing, nothing is more important than you no matter what it is" I say firmly. Her eyes sparkle with emotion as she hears this.

She leans closer resting her head against my chest. I lean back against the headrest of the bed holding her securely in my arms.

"Why do you care so much about me?" she asks softly her voice barely above a whisper.

I smile at her question. This moment with her in my arms, feels perfect exactly what I want in life.

"Because you’re my wife" I answer honestly.

We stay quiet for a while, but the silence is comforting, not awkward. I gently stroke her back, enjoying the closeness.

"How’s your throat?" I ask after a moment.

"It’s fine now. Aur jab aap jaise family ho to koi problem zyada der tak nahi ruk sakti" she replies playfully making me chuckle.

"Aap haste hue bahut acche lagte ho" she says catching me off guard. My breath hitches as my face heats up.

"Oh my God! Mr. Aarav Yaduvanshi is blushing" she teases laughing and pinching my cheek. I can’t help but smile shyly.

I’m not the same Aarav Yaduvanshi I was a month ago. She’s changed me in ways I never thought possible.

Suddenly, we hear Maa’s voice.

"Aarav?" she calls. Aaradhya quickly moves away from me, and I feel a pang of disappointment.

"Yes, Maa" Aaradhya answers getting up from the bed. I follow her as Maa enters the room.

"How are you feeling now beta?" Maa asks concern evident on her face.

"I’m fine Maa. Actually more than fine" Aaradhya replies with a small smile.

"Thik hai toh dono neeche aa jao. Tum dono ne subah se kuch nahi khaya" Maa says and Aaradhya looks at me shocked.

"You haven’t eaten anything since morning?" she asks glaring at me. My adorable, caring wife.

"Pyar insaan ko badal deta hai Aaradhya" Maa saysnlaughing as she leaves the room.

"Let’s go downstairs. I’m hungry now" I say grabbing my phone. Aaradhya goes to freshen up in the washroom and comes out looking refreshed.

As soon as we sit at the dining table Chachi asks her "How are you now Aaradhya?"

"I’m fine now, Chachi" Aaradhya replies with a warm smile and I feel relieved seeing her back to her cheerful self.

My family really loves her. We had our meal while Maa and Chachi instructed her not to eat anything cold.

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