18| Prank backfires too II

Started writing on 30th July 2020.

Completed on 30th July 2020.

Word count : 2066 words

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"Whatever!" Mom rolled her eyes, "But you can't run away from the responsibility. I want a grandchild soon." I looked towards Ayaan who was already looking towards me and then just turned my face away from him instantly.

I just hate these situations.

Till now the situation was alright but when dad asked us to stay overnight, the land beneath my feet slided. While staying overnight, we need to stay in the same room, on the same bed and share the same pillow.

No! No! Hell no!

But what amazed me more was that dad and mom instantly agreed staying here, so what could their children do? They had already made plans to stay here overnight, even before coming here.

Should I say that we need some personal time and got to go back!

Of course not!!

So the main thing is who'll sleep where as I neither have couch nor any mattress in my room. The thing is I didn't spend my time here as I lived alone. Now, at night I can't go and ask for a mattress.

"I'm sleeping on the bed." I said as soon as we entered my room.

"Your wish," he grabbed his track pants and t-shirt and moved towards the bathroom, "Is ofcourse not my command." But where did he get these extra clothes? "Don't stress your brain, I always carry a pair of clothes in my car." He said and moved inside to change.

Oh my God!! I sighed and lied down on the bed.

"May I know what trouble you created earlier in front of everyone?" He said entering room after some time.

"Nothing." I opened my eyes eyelids as soon as I heard his voice and then quickly closed them after saying my part. Suddenly the room felt silent. Something was wrong.

I opened my eyes to see where Ayaan is, but to be found nowhere. I looked front but he wasn't there. I turned left, he was there too. I turned right and there he was, lying on the bed beside me.

Why is he lying beside me on my bed?

"Excuse me, get up." I said, more like ordered.

"Then tell me everything about the fuss you created. " He said and closed his eyes.

"It's nothing." I said.

"I know that's about me, so I have a right to know. Now tell me." He ordered.

"Well it's...it's.... nothing, so don't worry." I stammered.

"Oh really. Are you telling me or not?"

"No."

"Then get ready for the consequences." He said and moved towards me lifting his body. What is he going to do? He was moving towards me, or I should say above me. And then using his fingers he started to tickle me.

"Stop, you omelette! Stop! Get away from me!" I wanted to shout but his tickling made my voice funny.

"I'll get down if you open up the truth." He said and started tickling fastly. I don't really have a good tolerance over my body when it gets tickled.

"Alright, alright. I'm in. I'll say it but first get over from me." He quickly moved away from me. "Well, I said that you are having infection and can't come." I said hesitantly.

"What infection and where?" How could I say it now? But his glare made me do so.

"I told them that you're unhygienic and having yeast infection." I told him and lowered my gaze. Why am I feeling guilty as if I've done something wrong? He also plays pranks. But is he ever guilty? Never.

"Yeast infection as in hands. Right?" He asked and I nodded in a 'yes'. That's why I call him a loser. He doesn't even know where the yeast infection attacks. He believes that it infects in hands. Good. That's the after effect of not studying in school.

"Yes, yes. You're right. Now let me sleep." I said expecting him to get up, but he didn't even move an inch. "Excuse me, this bed's mine. So get up and find other place for your useless body." And still he was lying in the same position.

"What?"

"What what?" He asked as if he's doing nothing.

"I asked you to move from here. It's my bed and I like to sleep here, alone." I said stressing on word alone.

"When you slept on my bed I never complained, and now you don't even know how to pay gratitude." He complained. Oh my! "Have you ever paid attention in moral science class?" He asked out of nowhere.

"What?" What does me attending moral science class has to do now?

"Atithi devo bhava." That's the only thing he said before pausing for a long time. "We were always taught to love everyone. Help a needy person. But I think you don't remember it."

"And may I ask how you are a needy person?" He turned towards my side.

"First, I'm sleepy and second I'm suffering from yeast infection as you said earlier." I haven't seen such a disgusting person in my life. My prank is backfiring me. Good!

"And also, aren't we a couple. There is nothing wrong in sharing bed. You can sleep here if you want." He said.

"As if you don't know our current situation? We aren't even that close to share a bed." I said. Why is my room so tensed up? I can sense the growing tension.

"Didn't you already say it, current situation. Anything can happen in future, who knows." He said shifting his gaze towards the ceiling. Why is he sounding to serious?

"Wait! What did you say earlier? I can sleep here if I want. Man, this is my bed. How can you give me choice?" I changed the topic to cut this sudden tension going in the air.

"Let me sleep. I won't bite you. What if you take advantage of me?" He groaned and took some pillows, keeping them between us, "Fine? You don't need to worry now, nor do I. Just sleep and let me sleep or you'll worsen my sleep cycle." He closed his eyelids and slept in a jiffy.

Acting as if all fault as mine.

Even I'm not hungry to eat him!!

Talking as if I would take advantage of him! (Note the sarcasm)

But even I can't do anything now. Even if I don't want I have to sleep here, beside him.

'Do you really don't want to sleep beside him. Touch him. Cuddle him. Feel his presence. Kiss him till you lose your breath!' Once again she was here to entertain me. My sexy inner self, who isn't even a percent like me. And what rubbish did she say? Touch, cuddle, kiss? It's disgusting. I never have thought about these all things in my lifetime. Yet she can say all these without any hesitation!

I checked Ayaan if he was asleep, and he was sleeping there like a child.

'No. Go away. I don't have a mood to fight.'

'I'm not here to fight. I'm here to make you realise what you should do. And don't make a fool out of me, don't you like him. His abs, muscular arms, perfect jawline, shiny orbs and those sexy butts, he's such a hot man. How could you not feel anything for him?'

'I'm not in a mood to listen your lecture. Go away.'

'Is there a way to change our places? Even for a day. I can't miss this hot man. You're really a fool, but I'm not.' She was talking as if I'm a fool and she's someone who always chooses right.

'You can never do that!' I closed my eyes, 'You're just an inner self, not a ghost who can fit in anyone's body. Now go away!' And I finally rested in peace.

××

Such a good thing happened. We cracked a deal? But why do I feel like it's a dream and I'm sleeping on the bed. I felt even breathe over my cheekbones as if someone is lying close to me. Very close.

Where did I sleep last night?

On the bed.

With whom?

Ayaan Chauhan.

Then who could it be?

Ofcourse him.

What?

I opened by eyes in a shock. Why are we sleeping so close? Where are the pillows?

I checked and pillows were lying behind my back. Which meant I can't blame him.

I decided to get up quietly without disturbing his sleep but his legs and arms were at the job, holding mine's tightly. I tried to take my hands out of his grip and successfully did it. But while untangling our legs he woke up, shocking me to an extent. I never wanted him to wake up while I'm at fault, which made us cuddle each other. He was looking at me like a ghost.

He and I backed off at the same time not to cause any unnecessary misunderstanding. I ran towards the washroom.

After eating breakfast with everyone we went towards the car and started driving towards the company. Whole ride was filled with unnecessary radio ads.

When we were about to reach there, I noticed that we've already crossed the spot where I always got out from the car before reaching A&C. "Why aren't you stopping the car?" I asked.

"It's not necessary. Now everyone knows that you're my wife. There's no need for you to go alone." He said fixing his gaze towards the front road while his hands clutching the steering wheel and I nodded.

After reaching towards the entrance I opened the door while he opened his at the same time and threw his car's key towards a staff to make him park his car. I walked towards the main gate when suddenly I felt someone's hand hugging mine.

I looked back and saw Ayaan holding my hand. I shook our hands to ask him what's going on. "Lovey-dovey act. Don't you get it." He said and I rolled my eyes.

"Good morning sir. Good morning mam." Everyone in the way started greeting and the way, it's quite long. Ayaan shook his head happily, as if he's gonna win something.

He dragged me in the private lift which was meant for only CEO, president and the chairman.

"My hand." I dragged him from his daydream as he was still holding my hand.

"Sorry" he said and moved his hand back. And then we both went towards our own designated rooms. In my way everyone started greeting me awkwardly, as if something has happened to me.

I reached my cabin and was surprised to see my work room changed into a gift room. I saw a fluffy cushion on my chair. On the table were four cards and a giant bouquet. I opened a card which read – 'Get well soon.'

Another card read –

'Don't worry about work. We're here to help you.'

Third card read –

'You can fight with it. And the soft cushion is for your comfort.'

Last card read –

'You must be wondering how we came know about it. It's alright, you don't need to feel shy.

By the way, we came to know it from CEO.

Congratulations once again for your marriage to our CEO.

- Your team'

What's all this?

Am I fighting with a disease?

And what did Ayaan say to them?

Why do they have to send this cushion?

What do they mean by saying 'don't feel shy'?

Who feels shy after knowing that she's having a disease?

In the meantime Diya entered the room with a file in her hand, maybe to make me sign the document. "What's all this?" I asked.

"It's a gift from our side. And don't worry about work, we'll handle everything. Just go for the treatment!" She said. Go for which treatment?

I moved out of the room and everyone stood up from their seats and shouted, "You can do it. Fighting!"

"What's happening?" I asked.

"Don't worry mam, we'll handle all the work. Your don't have to feel shy. Just go for your treatment of piles!" Harsh said making me jump on my place.

When did I have piles?

"By piles do you mean hemorrhoids?" I asked.

"Yes." Harsh nodded. Isn't this all said by Ayaan?

"Who told this to you?" I asked.

"CEO Ayaan." He said.

What type of prank is this?

You're gone Ayaan!

I'll kill you!

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