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Aaradhya's POV

"You know he is no one but the personal assistant of Aarav Yaduvanshi. His name is Rahul Mehra" she said and I looked at her in shock my mouth practically touching the ground.

"Rahul?" I said blinking in surprise. She frowned at me confused.

"Why are you acting like he's someone important to you?" she asked her brows furrowed. I quickly straightened my face.

"No no I just mean... I've seen him on the news with Aarav Yaduvanshi" I explained trying to sound casual. She nodded slowly.

"If I watched the news I'd know who he is too" she said rolling her eyes. I smiled at her attempt to sound unimpressed.

"But why are you so shocked about him?" I asked raising an eyebrow. She pouted and crossed her arms.

"Actually he came to our bakery today to buy some pastries. And then guess what? He recognized me! And in front of everyone he started saying I accused him of spilling water on me. He was defending himself. So I shouted at him in front of everyone and called him an idiot, a fool and so many other things" She groaned putting her hands over her face.

I couldn't help but suppress a laugh. "Then what happened?" I asked amused.

"Then Dad told me who he is. He said if Rahul wants he can destroy our entire family in just one phone call. That's why I'm so worried now" she said peeking at me through her fingers.

I bit my lip to stop laughing. "No no. I don't think he's like that. He's probably a good man. And anyway we're Riya's friends so she'll protect you" I said confidently.

Her head snapped toward me and her face lit up with the biggest smile.

"Oh yes! How could I forget that? If that Mr. Rahul tries to mess with me I'll show him my power!" she said proudly but then her voice softened and she looked down playing with her fingers shyly.

"But you know what?" she added her cheeks turning pink.

"What?" I asked curiously.

She hesitated for a moment before speaking. "He's... he's really handsome and His body and his style and that intimidating voice of his And his brown honey like eyes and his long slender fingers and his veiny hands and his those biceps and his height and......."

"Stop stop stop!" I interrupted her my eyes wide. She froze realizing what she had just said.

One second ago she was cursing him and now she is completely crushing on him?

"You were just calling him an idiot and now you're drooling over him?" I teased grinning.

She looked away shyly her face red. "Stop it yaar!" she said hiding her face in her hands.

For the first time I am seeing her like this shy. It is hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing.

Aarav's POV

I walk into my office and head straight to the bathroom in my cabin. I need a cold shower immediately. After the shower I change into my spare clothes and sit on my chair letting out a deep sigh.

She was looking so hot. First her neck, then that lipstick and the way her chest brushed against my bicep. And then... her cleavage. Stop Aarav! I mentally scold myself before I end up needing another cold shower.

I shake my head trying to push her out of my thoughts. I focus on the work in front of me but it's no use. Her face, her expressions, her little tortures they keep flashing in front of my eyes again and again. One thing is clear my wife is hotter than hell itself.

I'm still lost in my thoughts when there's a knock on the door. I quickly straighten up putting on my cold and bossy demeanor. "Come in" I say firmly.

Rahul walks in holding a small box of pastries. "Sir this is for you" he says placing it on my desk. I open the box and take a bite raising an eyebrow.

"Why? Something special today?" I ask chewing slowly.

Rahul smiles slightly and sits down in front of me. That's unusual he rarely smiles. Something big must have happened.

"Actually sir I have a crush on someone" he starts looking a little shy.

I stop chewing curious now. "A crush?"

He nods his ears turning red. "Yes I met her a few months ago. I wasn't sure about my feelings back then so I ignored them. But today I went to buy pastries from my favorite bakery and she was there. She's the owner's daughter"

I smirk already guessing where this is going. "So did you talk to her?" I ask leaning back in my chair.

Rahul sighs scratching the back of his neck. "I tried. But thanks to my amazing communication skills I messed everything up. I started a conversation but she got angry and called me an idiot right there in front of everyone!"

I chuckle. "Oh so you're giving me pastries because she called you an idiot?"

He shakes his head quickly. "No no sir. Actually I realized something today. I feel more for her than just a crush. I've always liked silent calm girls but when she was shouting at me I thought, 'I can listen to her like this my entire life without getting bored' She's the complete opposite of me but still... I can't stop thinking about her. I didn't search for her before because I wasn't sure but now I know.....I want her to be my life partner" He looks down rubbing his neck shyly and I can't help but laugh.

I took another bite my eyes fixed on him. "What if she didn't love you back? Or maybe... she already had someone in her life?" I asked my tone casual but curious.

Rahul's expression hardened his gaze shifting to the glass mirror in front of him. "Then I'll make him move aside from my path" he said his voice low and dangerous his eyes glaring at his reflection. Boy this is really not so innocent love, I thought to myself.

"By the way sir what do we have to do with the three of them?" he asked standing up straight his tone professional again.

"We'll see when Papa tells us. Till then, take good care of them" I said firmly. He nodded understanding my command and walked out of the room without another word.

I leaned back in my chair my mind replaying the media interview from earlier. I'd already taken care of the misunderstandings feeding them a web of lies that they eagerly swallowed. Everything was set now except my jaan. I had to make her talk to me.

But how?

"Should I bring her a diamond set?" I muttered thinking aloud. "No no I've already given her more than a hundred sets. She'll find it boring now. Maybe... property? No I can't do that either. She threatened me the last time said she'd leave me alone if I gave her more"

I frowned tapping my fingers on the table. "What about a car?" I wondered then shook my head. "No she doesn't even like driving"

My subconscious suddenly chimed in. "Give her babies. She loves them"

I froze, my cheeks heating up. "Stop! I'm shy" I mumbled to myself a silly smile creeping onto my face.

But then an idea struck me. Yes! This will definitely work. She'll forgive me for sure.

Excitement surged through me as I stood up. The sky outside is already dark by now. Without wasting time I headed straight to the bangle shop.

The shopkeeper's eyes widened as I walked in. "Sir why didn't you tell us you were coming? We would've been at your service" he said bowing slightly.

I nodded at him my focus already on the shimmering rows of bangles displayed around me. This is the biggest bangle shop in the city. My guards stood behind me silent and alert as I browsed through the collection.

Just then I felt a tap on my shoulder.

I turned around surprised and saw Jaye standing there.

"What are you doing here?" we both asked at the same time our voices overlapping.

The shopkeeper's face lit up recognizing him too. "Sir you're here as well? You should've told me I'd have come to you......."

Jaye smiled at him cutting off his sentence.

"What are you doing here bro?" Jaye whisper-asks his voice low.

I glare at him narrowing my eyes. "Don't tell me you're here to buy bangles for Riya."

He gives me a done face crossing his arms. "Yes I am. Because of you she hasn't talked to me" he says his tone accusing.

I glare back "Like my baby is showering me with kisses huh?" i taunt him.

He scoffs rolling his eyes. "Let's buy bro because we're on the same boat" he says shrugging.

I nod stepping forward. "Give me each set of bangles in different colors and......" I pause my words trailing off.

A memory flashes in my mind....the last time I bought her kurtis she scolded me so much.

"No no. I'll select myself" I say quickly pointing to a size. The worker nods hurrying to fulfill my request.

Jaye is busy selecting for Riya while I focus on mine shopping. Who would believe we're the most feared men in the country? No worries.....anything for our ladies.

"Keep each bangle carefully" I warn the guards my voice firm. "If a single bangle breaks you know what I'll do" They nod handling the boxes as if they're treasures.

Jaye and I glance at each other "Now what will we buy?" we ask together our thoughts aligned.

Our eyes land on a flower shop "Let's buy gajre" we say at the same time heading inside. But as we step in a sight shocks us.

"What are you guys doing here?" Jaye asks staring at Papa and Chachu who are busy selecting gajre.

They look at us their expressions shifting from surprise to annoyance. "Because of both of you our wives are not in a good mood and they'll take out all their frustration on us. That's why we're here buying this" Papa says glaring.

We grin sheepishly caught red-handed.

"But why are you here Jaye?" Papa asks his sharp eyes on him.

Jaye freezes shifting uncomfortably. "Actually... woo... I'm here because..." he stammers unable to find words.

"He's here to give me company" I say smoothly saving him. They nod somewhat satisfied and Jaye thanks me with his eyes.

I select the most beautiful gajra in the shop one with rare small roses woven into it. We turn to leave making our way toward our cars. But as we walk my eyes fall on a jeweler's shop.

I grab Jaye's hand stopping him mid-step.

"What?" he asks confused.

"Let's buy anklets" I say my tone excited.

Before I can say more he dashes toward the shop beating me to it. Papa and Chachu leave shaking their heads at us.

I carefully pick a few sets of anklets for her and step out of the shop. I clutch the bag hoping she'll forgive me after all this.

We walk toward our cars. I slide into the seat and the driver starts the car.

Aaradhya's POV

I come back from college late because I was studying for my exams. Everything is done and I'm ready for the exam so I take a nap and just wake up now.

I'm going downstairs when Aarav ji enters the room carrying lots of bags in his hands. Our eyes meet and I try to walk away but he holds my hand. I stop and look at him. His eyes look sad.

"Please I can't live when you're angry with me. Please forgive me" he says his voice soft making my heart melt.

He leads me to our bed and makes me sit there carefully. He places the bags beside me and takes out a box from one of them.

Opening it I see the most beautiful bangles. My heart starts dancing inside.

The bangles are stunning-six plain red bangles with a single kada on each end beautifully decorated with white work.

He sits on his knees in front of me takes my hand gently and starts sliding the bangles onto my wrists. He's so careful as if afraid of hurting me.

After placing them on both hands, he kisses my hands softly. His smile brightens his face as he looks at me and I can't stop myself from smiling back.

His actions are making me fall for him even more. I feel like my love is nothing compared to the love he's giving me. The thought of what he did still lingers in my mind but...

I'm pulled out of my thoughts when I feel him lifting my legs and placing them on his thighs. He opens another box and takes out a beautiful simple anklet.

He gently places the anklet on my foot making sure I'm comfortable. Once it's on he kisses my ankle tenderly.

I grab his shoulder and pull him up wrapping my arms around him tightly. He sits beside me and hugs me back.

I'm hugging him after four days. My face is buried in his chest and his warmth makes me feel safe, loved and protected. I don't know when tears start falling from my eyes.

"Shhh jaan why are you crying?" he asks rubbing my back softly.

I hit his chest a few times trying to hold back my emotions. "I hate you for doing all those things! I hate you! I hate you!" I cry out my voice shaking.

His hold tightens around me. "I'm sorry jaan. I'll never do that again" he says his tone full of regret.

I look up at him my tears still fresh. "So you forgive me now?" he asks a grin spreading across his face.

I lightly slap his cheek unable to hide my small smile...

"If you do this again I'll leave you forever" I say but before I can even complete my words he smashes his lips on mine.

He kisses me desperately like a hungry lion and I kiss him back slowly, trying to keep up with his pace. He presses our bodies together tightly not letting any space remain between us.

"Don't ever think of leaving me" he says his forehead resting on mine his breath mixing with mine.

"Wait I have one more thing" he says pulling back slightly. I look at him curiously.

"Please stand in front of the mirror" he says gesturing. I do as he asks standing in front of the mirror.

He comes from behind and carefully starts putting a gajra in my hair.

They're my favorite and my heart flutters as I watch him through the mirror. He's so focused making sure it's perfectly placed. His lips curl into a satisfied smile once he's done.

His eyes meet mine through the mirror and he back hugs me wrapping his arms around my waist.

"Did you like it?" he asks placing a soft kiss on my neck.

I hold his hand tightly struggling to speak. "I love them" I manage to say closing my eyes as his kisses send shivers down my spine.

He kisses my neck for a few more seconds before stepping back.

"Let's go for dinner" he says his voice calm. I know he's backing away because he respects my boundaries and my heart warms at the thought.

"You come after getting fresh" I say starting to walk out of the room. But I stop and turn to look at him.

"Thank you for all these things" I say leaning in to peck his lips quickly before running downstairs.

As I come downstairs something unexpected catches my eye. I walk toward Maa and Chachi, who are busy placing dishes on the table.

"What's the matter? You both are wearing gajras huh huh?" I tease raising my eyebrows. They smile shyly avoiding my gaze.

"You're teasing us but look at yourself. You're also wearing gajras and bangles also" Chachi says pointing toward me.

I lift my foot slightly showing off the anklet. "Oh ho anklet too. Aarav is being too romantic to make you talk to him huh?" Maa says and I hide my face in my palms feeling shy.

Just then we hear Riya's laughing voice. She comes downstairs and to my surprise she's also wearing a gajra.

"Wait our husbands gave us gajras but who gave it to you?" Chachi asks her eyes narrowing as she looks at Riya.

Riya looks around nervously avoiding everyone's gaze.

"Maa she's a grown-up lady. Maybe... someone also gave her" I say teasing her while looking at Maa. Riya gives me a betrayed look her eyes wide.

"There's nothing like that! I bought this for myself" she says quickly sitting down in her place her face turning red.

One by one everyone joins us at the table. I sit beside Aarav ji and start serving food onto my plate.

"Beta you have your exams from tomorrow?" Papa ask and i nodded looking at him.

"It will end in five days" I say and he nods.

"Bhabhi we will go somewhere after that" Darsh says and I nod smiling softly.

"By the way you were looking so beautiful in that lipstick Bhabhi" Raj says and I smile shyly looking down. I can feel Aarav Ji's burning gaze on poor Raj.

"Can you please show me that again what you showed me in the car?" Aarav Ji whispers in my ear his voice low and teasing. My entire face feels like it's on fire.

"Shameless" I mutter under my breath and he put his hand on my thigh under the table.

"You're the one who showed me that and now you're calling me shameless?" he says his tone playful.

I kick his foot under the table making him yelp softly.

"You're so bad" he says pouting while trying to eat and I can't help but smile at his expression.

"Did you already forgive him Aaru?" Jaye asks and I nod.

"If I were in your place I would never forgive him for that act" Maa says her tone sharp. Aarav Ji looks at her with a betrayed expression.

"How can you say that Maa? I'm your son na" he sulks but Maa completely ignores him.

"If you ever do something like that again I'll throw you out of the house" Papa says his tone stern. Aarav Ji nods obediently not daring to argue.

The rest of the dinner continues with everyone scolding Aarav Ji and Jaye one by one......

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