Part 40 | Back to where it began

KARTIK

Click of the door was heard.

Aditi and Dhruv bombarded with questions regarding Naira right as they set their foot inside the house.

" Babe, she's fine. The doc had given her sedatives for sleep. She will wake up by morning. " Arjun said walking up to his worried wife.

" Thank God ! " Dhruv sighed in relief.

It was 10 at night.

Rudra interrogated about Siya to which Aditi answered elated, looking at her brother who had just become a dad.

It's a baby boy.

According to Dhruv, Both the mom and baby were doing good. They have to stay for a day more in the hospital before discharge.

" Congratulations man! " Rudra and Arjun cheered delighted.

" I am happy for you. " We shared a bro hug.

Dhruv and Aditi went to check on Naira while I slumped on the couch, eyes fixed on the ceiling of the hall.

" Now, What's next? " Rudra asked.

" Nothing, Head back to bed. We will know Tomorrow once Naira wakes up." Arjun spoke.

" We are leaving tonight. " I muttered with my eyes still fixated at the rotating fan in the ceiling.

" What ? " Dhruv was perplexed like the rest of them.

Before I could utter another word of explanation, Ishaan walked in to announce, " I have cancelled the flight. I will book the next one, that's tomorrow night."

" That won't be necessary. " I mumbled getting out of the couch. Ignoring Ishaan's frown I turned towards Dhruv, " I think it's best for Naira to come home with me."

" What!! No, ofcourse Not. " Ishaan yelled almost instantly. " She is going nowhere with you. "

" Ishaan I think Kartik is right. We can't compromise on her safety. " Aditi supported in my favour.

" Also she won't be alone here unlike Australia. She has a family. " Arjun said.

" I don't understand, how is it safe for Naira to be with a man who didn't even care to reach out and fight for his wife when she left the house. For months, he didn't come looking for her! " Ishaan paused, giving me an exasperated look.

" I don't trust him with her."

This man should quit testing my patience, because I am so frustrated my muscled twitch to beat the crap out of someone.

I voiced trying to sound as calm as possible, " You don't know the entire story and You certainly don't know what she means to me. "

Ishaan snapped back, " And I don't care. You can leave, Naira won't be coming with you! "

" I don't need anyone's permission to take My wife along, do you get that!! " My befitting reply boomed in the room, making everyone go speechless.

" My Wife. Stays. With Me. " I punctuated every word of the sentence with finality.

That was clearly the end of discussion.

I glanced at Dhruv who gave an approving nod before I ascended upstairs to her room. I saw her peacefully sleeping figure.

Brushed my knuckles against her cheeks. I know she will be mad when she wakes up tomorrow and finds out the turn of events.

But I can't just leave her and head back to the city.

I don't think I can stay away from her, any longer.

Picking her up in bridal style I walked out of the room.

Let's get you home, baby.

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" You are sure about this buddy? " Arjun asked as we drove on the highway.

" He had tracked down her location, leaving her alone is not in my options." I sighed looking outside the window.

When Naira was out of the country it was whole of a different situation. I wasn't worried about her safety. But now that she is within the country, it's easy for him to trap her.

" Having her within my radar gives us better chance to protect her. I will not let the bastard's breath fall on my girl."

I casted a glance at a sleeping Naira in the backseat beside Aditi.

" Dad told me last night about the partnership contract with Malhotra industries. Why did you agree to it? " Rudra questioned.

Arjun beat me to answer before, " We had to Rudy. Those cowards threatened to press charges against Uncle, regarding Mr and Mrs. Basu's accident. It's high profile case that will call for investigation. We can hire top class lawyers but things aren't in our favour, chances of losing the trial is high. The case would attract lot of media attention risking our company's name and investments. It would take a toll on both business and family. There was no other choice. "

I clenched my fist. The feeling of being held helpless and handcuffed is tormenting.

" Vinay Malhotra can be very dangerous Kartik. I have already said this, he would even kill her for the property. " Distraught, Aditi sighed.

He wouldn't do that. It will leave him with no profit. According to the Will, 50% of the Property gets transferred to Naira's husband. So our divorce would mean I no longer have any shares. This would favour Vinay because In his plan to somehow get Naira married to his son, I will no longer be a barrier.

Vinay believes we are divorced but little did he know.....

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NAIRA

" This is technically Kidnap! "

I marched into a room you can call as a home library, evidently enraged. Filled with tons of books arranged methodically in a huge racks, a minimal office setup in one corner where he was scrolling through some stats. Stock market I suppose.

Imagine the surprise when Instead of being in a flight to Australia, you wake up to a different yet familiar ceiling of the bedroom, the cologne smell of the only man you ever loved lingering in the air, while Your mind Still figuring out the blurry night before, you don't remember.

" I can't believe you Mr. Oberoi! " With a swift snap I closed his laptop.

With a neutral face he turned towards," I'm listening. "

" I can't believe yo- "

" You already said that. "

Still Arrogant. The nerve of this man.

I took an angry breath. " I wanna go to the airport. "

" I am afraid you can't. "

" And who are you to say that? " I spat challengingly.

" Look Naira, this is all for your safety."

What does he think of me? For God sake, I am 24 yrs old and sufficient enough to look after myself.

I scoffed. " I am not a kid and I definitely don't need your help with my safety, whatsoever. I am very much capable of taking care of myself."

He rubbed his forehead," Can you just hear me out, please."

A brief silence enveloped us.

Crossing my arms against my chest, I asked " What is it that you want from me this time? "

I looked at him with accusing eyes. A pained expression skated on his face, like he wasn't expecting it.

" This isn't about me. It's your safety- "

" Why would you be concerned about your ex wife's safety all of a sudden? "

" Naira " he warned.

I knew I had to measure my words, I shouldn't say anything that I might regret tomorrow. I didn't know what took over me, I couldn't help but remind him he had lost me with his betrayal.

" Let me clear it for you one last time. Being your Ex wife makes you my Ex husband, which clearly means You don't have any rights over me. So you better stop pretending like you do!

We share no bond now, absolutely nothing. So my safety shouldn't be your concern, Mister. "

In a way I was reminding myself he isn't in my life anymore, that having any hope of 'Us' would mean deceiving my very own self.

" What are- " Before I could realise Kartik hoisted me by waist on to the table, which caused the files and contents of a pen stand to fall and scatter on the floor.

With one of his arms still wrapped around my waist and other placed on the wall beside my face, he stood between my knees. It was so hushed that I could hear the sounds of our chests rising and falling.

" Those damn divorce papers you signed ended up in the trash in shreds. " I was so confused.

" Had you taken a moment to talk it out with me first instead of jumping to conclusions, you would have found out that those weren't my signature. It was forged. Did you think I'll sign our divorce behind your back! " I was flabbergasted.

That would mean I am....

He slid his index finger under my chin to make out eyes meet. " Whether you like it or not, the truth is You are still my wife! And no matter you want or not, I am not letting anything happen to her. "

I am still his wife!

Leaning closer his eyes running through my facial features.

" So One more time if you wanna use this pretty little mouth for your Ex - Ex talks, think twice. Unless....

His lips curved into a smirk, his husky whispers made my head spin, " you want me to bang you in every corner of this house "

My eyes widened like saucers. I gulped, sweat dripping down my neck.

He pulled away and before leaving the room, said.

" Breathe Mrs. Oberoi. "

I blinked my eyes.

What just happened!

Guess we are back to where it began.

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