chapter 42

Hello my lovely Readers...I am extremely Sorry for keeping you guys waiting...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻I was genuinely stuck with my College work ...and the deadlines to deal with..So no time to write...And most importantly...I wanna Thank you all for sticking around and giving my work a chance...and would like to request a like beforehand if you like the Chapter....Another thing I would love to say is Belated Happy Diwali and Chhat Puja to everyone out there...💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐Have a great time guys...💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐Without further adue...Happy Reading!!...☺️☺️______________________________________Next Morning :-Sukh woke up with the beautiful faint morning rays of the sun striking her face, she felt more relaxed than before her headache and fever long gone but still she felt dizzy due to weaknesses...although it was almost sunrise but it was still a bit dark around ...The first thing that hit her mind gaining little consiousness was the memories of last night when he kissed her soul out of her...she slightly touched her lips reminscing the sweet memory and lurched her eyes openand the next thing she saw opening her eyes was Rishabh sleeping soundly at the couch, his arms are crossed at his chest while he was facing her direction....Hair all muffled and his face radiated the slight  light from sun .... he looked more handsome than ever with a slight frown on his forehead....She checked the wall clock and it read 3:45he was slightly shivering as the weather turned almost cold, Straighting herself and carring a duvet which lied beside her she reached to him...and gently pulled it over him ...His mouth was slightly open like a kid;frowning at this childish antique she pressed it to be closed... talking about his hair it invited her more to caress them and observing he is in deep slumber she gently stroked them with her fingers keeping them in position but the sound of her bangles knocked him back to the senses and he jolted his eyes open...She hurriedly took a step back as didn't wanted to offend him but stumbled in her steps Although he held her wrist stopping her to hit the ground and yanked it back to himself thus her figure now was on top of him....They looked into each other's eyes for some moments which reflected the same emotions of being in love ....His eyes were a bit darker shade of itself while her pupils were dilated too...After a while they blinked their eyes in unison and she faught the urge to get back on her feet...she was about to move away from him but this time her locket tangled to his shirt's button and she was brought more close to him...Apparently her cleavage was exposed to him as she forgot carrying her veil with her....She was breathing heavily due to nervousness thus her breasts were incoherently moving up and down matching his heavy breaths...adding Her figure was held rigid in his embrace as he wrapped his arms around her waist supporting her body ....despite all that after blinking few times  looking down she started working over the locket to set it free...she tried many tricks to get it untangle but all in vain as more she did it more it got stuck to his button...She finally gave up and looked into his eyes to find him looking at her amused, she gestured him to help her nodding her head showing the button, and he agreed blinking his eyes...he reached for his button and tried to untangle it but was unsuccessful too...this time she was looking at him amused ...She was about to speak when he   broke the button with a jerk letting her locket free...she took a moment to glance back at his eyes as felt he is still angry over that matter and didn't trusts her but quickly looked down as his eyes showed some readable emotions which could be easily understood to be lust this time...Getting back on her feet....she looked around her place and observed she was not wearing her veil...and quickly reached to the bedside to grab it...a cynical smile creeped his face as he looked over her flustered face...She tried to walk back to him but suddenly felt dizzy and to steady herself sat back on the bedside holding her head...If you needed something you must have asked me...I was here to help!! Do you still have fever!!? He asked keeping his hand on her forehead checking her temperature as quickly walked to her...She was shocked hearing him as his words were laced with concern and eyes showing evident worry for her...while she misunderstood her to be angry...Good Morning Sir... was all she managed to say gulping down the lump formed in his throat with his mere touch .....Why did you got up, did you need something.. he asked shrugging her greeting....No!! actually because...she tried to frame a sentence..Actually because I wanted to see sunrise in the dark...he mocked interveining herNo!! It's because you forgot to keep the duvet with your and it's getting cold now...she replied looking straight into his eyes...Hmm !! was all he said ....He was about to move back to the couch when she uttered...Sir I was not included with Dhanrajgirs...I know I don't have any proof to prove my innocence but....But you don't need to proof anyone to anything...I know that you are innocent  Ms. Mehra,I knew it from very beginning....he sighed taking a step towards the window...You knew it!!! but you didn't let me speak...she voiced taking a long breath....looking at him in disbelief keeping her eyes wide and mouth open in shock...Ofcourse I did Ms. Mehra!! I knew Lavanya is behind all this ...else how would I had your presentation when you self destroyed the hardcopy of it...but I didn't expected you to be quiet too...I believed you to be more outspoken.....he stated sounding serious..She was silently listening to him with hope in her eyes which questioned and asked him to continue..I knew that something fishy is going on and it was all a trap....I had an idea about this before but I never thought she will sell the details to Kaushik ....she thought Kaushik is my friend turned enemy and will go to any extents to take revenge....he sighed then continued againBut she hardly had any idea how loyal is he...he maybe the bad boy in our group but no one could ever doubt his intentions...he told everything to me before....he said completing the last part of his sentence...So why did he asked me to...Sukh interrupted wondering..Because he wanted to apologise and make sure that!!! he stopped the sentence mid way...Make sure.!!..she mumbled to herself rather than asking him directly..whether you love me or not....he mentally stated...Make sure that he fixes everything before he leaves... Rishabh completed changing the sentence...Leaves?? She asked confused..Yup he is off to New York...he informed..Ohh Ok!! she voicedThat's why I don't wanted you to come over but you were admanant on coming there... He stated again sounding pissedHume koi idea nahi tha na par aap toh jante thay...Aap bata dete...Par aapne toh...(I didn't had any idea about the things.. but you knew everything....you must have told me...but you were....) she asked getting up..Achaa ji aur woh kaise karte hum...ussi office mein rehke jaha hame pata hai kuch log....( And how would I have done that...being in the same office where I know some people..) he tried to reason out then taking a long breath and controlling his anger continued....Sukh dekhiye hume jyada baatein karne ki aadat nahi hai...na hum jyada jahir kar sakte hai cheezein....( Sukh look I am not used to talking much nor even I can express things easily....)Aur aapne bina samjhe pata nahi kya kya soch liya .....( And you have not thought about it before assuming things...)He was mumbling his thoughts but suddenly felt her hands wrapoed around his shoulders as she gave him a side hug... keeping her head at his shoulders...No.. no.. no...Sukh not again...he tried to comfort her...While she murmured aap hume protect karne ki kosis Kar rahe thay aur humne pata nahi kya kya....( You were trying to protect me and here I misunderstood you to be what not...)Hey!! hold on!!...Sukh dekhiye...dekhiye idhar...( Sukh look ..look here) he instructed raising her chin lifting her head up so as he could see her eyes....Teen baatein hai..he continued...Abhimanyu wale inciedent ke baad hum kabhi bhi apni life mein sirf aankhon dekhi ko sach nahi manenge (after Abhimanyu's inciedent I am never going to judge anything just on the basics of how I see things...) all credits to you...Dusri ki chahe jo ho I am never going to beleive ki aap kabhi bhi hume kya kisi ko bhi cheat karengi..( second thing is I am never gonna beleive that you can cheat ke or anyone...) I trust you on that more than anything else...And tesri ki aap na...( And third thing is you are...) he uttered then paused looking away....Ji hum kya..( what about me..)....she asked confused looking up to him..Ji kuch nahi....(Nothing ..)  he shrugged offBataiye na please...(please tell me...) She asked againJi aap...Ji aap  na humari t-shirt kharab Kar rahi hai...(you are ruining my t-shirt...) you are sniffing over it with a running nose....he said maintaining his serious tone...Huh !! she asked confused then playfully hitted him at his shoulders...And they both broke into laughter...Rishabh helped her to reach the bed holding her arms then making her sit poured her a glass of milk.....Here take this!! he said handling her some medicines and she readily oblised...He was looking at her adoringly while she took small glances of him through the corner of her eyes...After getting her medicine he took the glass away from her hands and keeping it at the side table pulled the duvet over her figure...It's very early now you must sleep for some more couple of hours you will feel better....he then asked her and head to the exit not before asking her to sleep for some more time again turning back to her as she was blindly staring his back .....and turning the door knob away he went with a  sweet smile creeped up his face...Later that Morning at 6:30....Sukh woke up contently with a wide grin...as felt more comfortable and happy knowing everything Rishabh wanted to say earlier...As her routine she arranged the bed folding duvets and keeping her pillow in position...then the other duvet at the couch caught her attention and she reached for that too...following that she saw her reflection at the mirror and found herself glowing...She kept staring at herself and found today she looked more beautiful than any other pleasant morning....Her nose and cheeks  were autonomously red and her lips looked more full and a little bit swooped which reminsced her of the kiss again...she felt the smell of his cologne from the duvet and getting shy from inside then kept the duvet back to the bedside....She opened the blinds of the room and found the sun to be bright enough as in afternoon...and confused it to be one...Without wasting any second she quickly hopped inside the shower...Within 25 minutes she was out of shower with dripping wet hair and a blue bath robe wrapped around her body.....She was humming some punjabi song as was definately in a good mood now....She tried to peek out in search of Maria Aunty and thus reached to the door knob but found the corridor to be all empty....She checked the clock this time and was surprised coming across it's just 7:00 o clock now..while she knew she would be here any moment with her chirping voice..She saw Rishabh's room and wondered if she could have a glance of him now...as for her, sleeping Rishabh is more easy to deal with...but she knew he was awake till late hours so will take time to get up....Sighing she closed the door behind her and went back to the glass window and began towel drying her hair....It was then she heard some footsteps approaching her and she called...I am glad you are here.... please come in.... and again started humming the song, thinking the owner of the footsteps is about to knock the door....Hello Good Morning!! Can you please get me my bags...I guess I left them at the Hallway last night...she said while still drying her hair....But all the bags are left with the driver...a stern voice of Rishabh replied making her startle...She turned back around facing him shattering droplets of water from her hair and mumbled ...Sir you here!! I didn't had any idea you are stan... I mean you are stari...I mean you are present here...she said stammering out of nervousness...Hello Ms. Mehra!! Good Morning to you too...I guess you misunderstood me again...I just wanted to say we will be moving to Delhi after a couple of hours.... he gently replied crossing his arms at his chest with a slight smirk...She nodded in response then asked  Sir what about my clothes!!..I mean you just said my bag...Yes your bag... actually some staff sent it with the driver thinking it to be of someone else's...he conveyedSo did everyone already left...she asked more to herself than to him...Yes Sukh... everyone is already left, you can see your colleagues at Monday morning adding if you don't plan any get together outside office...He said with a smirk again looking at her who was continuously staring the floor as it's the most beautiful piece of art...Hearing him she returned him a smile looking at him sensing he is in a great mood today...He then turned to leave out not before  informing that Maria Aunty will bring her clothes alongwith her....after he left she turned back to the window again drying her hair...Within 5 minutes Maria Aunty arrived and greeted her with chirping morning voice...Sukh too had a wide grin across her face today ....Dear look at yourself today....God Bless you are already looking like a goddess...she complimented her too...Thanks Aunty!! she replied with a huge smile...Oh I forgot...here are your clothes...she said handling her the clothes she brought with herself and went away for dusting the room..Sukh unwrapped the package and saw the beautiful Silk Red Lehenga it contained....It was simple yet elegant  in every way ...she asked Maria Aunty for little help as asked her to bring needle and thread for  fixing the sleeves so that  stitching the provided sleeves it could ready to wear...Maria Aunty initiated to help but she preferred to do it herself. .Agreeing to that she handled it to him from the adjacent dressing table drawer....  then left carrying her broom alongwith her to provide some privacy stating she will be around the room and will be just a call away if she needs her....and switched to the vacuum cleaner to clean the corridor....On the other hand Rishabh was now in a rush receiving the Call from Mr Sitlani the Textile Industrialist who is willing to sign the deal today....he urgently called their Pilot and asked him to prepare the private jet...He then asked Maria Aunty to prepare breakfast early and self hurried for wrapping up his stuff and files.....Sukh after Maria Aunty left then turned up to fix the  changes and wear the outfit...She fixed the fittings of the blouse which was a bit tight and attached the sleeves to it....Drying her hair she hooked in the lehenga skirt and putted on the blouse...which is now perfectly fit on her body....She looked at herself to found she appeared ravishing in that but the next part of dressing up became complicated as the blouse was laced...The laces divided it into three sections and her hands couldn't reach for them....She thought of calling Maria Aunty but slowly the sound of the vacumn cleaner started to faint....Giving it the next thought she reached for the laces in attempt of tieing them....Sukh I want to sa!!!!!....... Rishabh stated as he entered the room without any warning.... and he stood infront of her making her still at her place as she turned to look him....He self was frooze on his tracks as lost all his consiousness looking at her figure...her long brown half dried hair which reached her waist was kept at a side, She was not carring her veil and thus her figure showed all the beautiful curves she was blessed with adding the mirror behind showed her back and laces which were not tied yet...He intently gazed at her with eyes full of love and desire...She sensed the intensity of his glare and thus flipped the hair on the back of her shoulders covering her exposing back...She quickly reached for the veil which was kept near her and looked down in embaressement....Uhmm!! I am Sorry!! I didn't knew that.... I must have knocked..Rishabh stammered saying after finding his voice finally....Umm !! Did you wanted to say something Sir!! she asked still looking down in a low voice...I !! Yes Sukh we need to leave urgently I just wanted to say that...he said sounding unaffected while it took all his nerves to control his emotions....Ok Sir...she said finally looking up to him...Should I help you with that...he proposed taking few steps towards her...No Sir it's Ok!! I will manage...she stated taking few steps backSukh Maria Aunty is not around and I don't have all day...he said authoritatively nearing her making her tremble...Sir but I will manage...she said controlling her emotions...Sukh beleive me...I am not going to overstep any boundaries It will just be a small help let me do this...he stepped more near her then chided whispering in his cold husky voice to her ears looking straight to her eyesShe slightly nodded and turned to the mirror again...she then again put her hairs at her side and he slightly reached for the laces....His hands were slightly warmer than her cold body...he slowly tied the laces at her back and all the while her eyes were closed as she felt his warm touch at her back...decreasing the awkwardness of their proximity... he then announced...It's done!! taking a step back crossing his arms over his chest as proud of his achievement...She jolted her eyes open then gulped down a sudden lump which formed down her throat, and turned to say Thank You Sir!! with a small smile...This is not the way to thank someone who came all the way from his room to help you!! he stated in a cold tone changing hai facial expressions all of a sudden as giving her a life lesson...Huh!! she asked unaware of his mood swings...I said this is not the way to thank me....he said again stepping near her...I will learn it later Sir!! she replied non-chantlyWhile abruptly took a step back as speculated his eyes full of desires...Par hum chahte hai ki aapko iss baat ka pata ho....(But I want you to know it now)..he whispered slowly taking a step closer again which she moved opposite to himMaria Aunty!! woh Aunty...she tired to resonate...But he silently took steps near her watching her moved and her facial expressions of getting tensed all of a sudden....After around 3 steps her body was pinned to the wall while his hands caged her...They both stared each other for a while and none of the two spoke the only sound that could be heard that time was their racing heartbeats which filled and echoed in the silence of the room...he slightly lowered to her then kissed her right cheek,first of all you must show gratitude with your warm words....he said looking back again to her eyes as she blindly looked his movesthen he turned to kiss her left cheek and whispered breaking it then you must share a warm small smile...he was about to kiss her again but the sound of the intercom reverbated the room as Maria Aunty dropped the message of Breakfast being prepared and all set for serving...Getting a chance she bent down and crossed his arms moving away from him and runned towards the exit holding her lehenga skirt high with her hands yelling Then I should say !!Thank you for your help and bye...while he stood there looking at her amused running like a child with a small smile keeping his hands at the hips  then followed her to the Dining Hall....The Breakfast table was set with hot delicacies like Paratha and Potato Curry alongwith curd ...most likely the taste of the duo as they enjoy Indian food heartily....While Sukh entered the place half panting followed by Rishabh whose was slightly grinning as he looked at her confused self...Be seated guys Breakfast is waiting to be fed...Maria Aunty greeted the two as the both stood near her...Nodding they both took adjacent seats and Maria Aunty served the two...As expected Rishabh and Maria Aunty were admanant on feeding her as much as possible while she was resistant to it...In-midst of that Rishabh warned her In a cold authorative time to finish everything served and she taking a gulp down grabbed the biggest bite in her mouth and chewed it like a child who doesn't wanted to be scolded...Rishabh was internally laughing but maintained his cold self around her....Soon they left for the airport bidding Bye to Maria Aunty and other staffs while still Sukh was unaware of their route of journey....Like the last time the car was divided into two halves to provide them privacy....Besides they were seated a bit distantly....Sukh was lost to the beautifull view of the town while he was busy with his laptop....After around 15 minutes of drive ... She looked back to him and asked Does the company arranges this types of events often..in her cute voice like a curious child....Hmm he replied with a sigh...So when will be the next meeting scheduled to be...She asked again...Within three months...he asked still looking over his laptop...Can I also join...she added sounding hopeful making him turn to her and encounter with her sparkling eyes which shined it's own charm....For split seconds he was zoned out but she asked him the same question again making him strike into reality....Yes you may....he uttered with a small smile...Good, thank you!! she voiced with excitement and turned to the window again...You like the view...he asked looking at her...Like!! no actually I love the view it's amazing...the sight beholds so much beauty she said looking outside ...Yes it's a beautiful sight !! he mumbled looking at her...Hmm...she agreed to him still gazing outside...So we will reach by evening right...she stated No by afternoon....he addedThe drive requires around 6 hours Sir how will we reach this early....she questioned him Actually Ms. Mehra we are flying to Delhi.... He said clearing her doubt..We are flying to Delhi!! She stated shocked more than saying it...Yes !! We are but what about the loud reaction...he asked slightly amused..No...Nothing just nothing she blurted shrugging her shoulders...There is something Sukh...look at me...he asked herNo it's fine I am listening...she replied absemt mindly biting her lower lips in nervousness....Well good that it's fine; for split seconds I thought you are scared of aeroplanes too, besides darkness and speedy cars...he said with a smirk sensing her tensed...Why would I fear for it it's just an air ride not an Rollercoaster ride I will be scared for.... she reposted looking back to him again....Good !! So may I know the reason why are you biting your lips...he gently mocked touching and tapping his lips with index figure with a cute smile....Very funny!! Bade aaye!!( The almighty)... she pouted and turned back to the window...Whatever Sukh!!...he said mocking her with a smirk and turned back to his laptop....Couple of minutes Drive and they were outside the Airport Gates....Sukh accompanied him to the VIP entrance and after all the formalities they were inside the Private Jet of Malhotra's..Sukh was impressed looking at the majestic view of the jet from inside while they were greeted by Sasha the Air Hostess and Khalid the Pilot...While Rishabh as soon as getting there went straight to his room in the cabin...Meanwhile Sukh enjoyed light conversation with the duo...After around 5 minutes he was back now changed into casual white t-shirt teamed with black denim....Soon the Pilot announced the take off and asked them to be seated...Making a drop of sweat form on her head she tried her best to not to show it on her face as all the while Rishabh was glaring her intently and didn't wanted him to think of her to be weak...Despite Rishabh sat beside her as he knew she is scared....Passing the seat belts the first thing she did was chanting God's name closing her eyes tightly...While he just grabbed her wrist and held it between his hands making her startle...She didn't showed it to him that time but her eyes were filled with the feeling of ecstacy as he stood beside her..His touch was warm on her cold hands and he generally pressed it comforting her.....Ab Darne ki baat nahi hai ( nothing is there to be afraid of..)it's Ok now..he said comforting her as after the take off... Rishabh stood up to leave leaving her hands...Ji kya aap yahi baith sakte hai..( Can't you sit here ...).... it's just about some hours...Kuch ghanto mein Delhi mein honge hum...(within some hours we will be in Delhi)..she pleaded more than asked and he responded nodding his head....Sitting beside her he just swiped through his phone while still holding her palm between his...Much to his please Sukh didn't reposted and silently observed everything around...Sukh aap Kuch kehna chahti hai Kya ( Sukh do you want to say something..) I am noticing it from a long time..he generally  asked sensing her tensed self after around some minutes...Nahi ji..Kuch nahi...( No.. absolutely nothing)..she responded...Kal Raat ke baare mein kuch sayad..( Maybe something about last night..) he again stated looking at her...Ji I just wanted to say Sorry!! Hume aise react nahi karna chahiye tha...humse Kaafi badi galti ho gayi....(I must not have reacted the way I did..I have done a huge mistake...) She continued looking down at her lap..Sssh... enough!!! Ab iss bare mein koi baat nahi karenge...Jo hua usse bhool jao...isme tumse jyada humari galti hai...kya kehti hai Roohi hamesha...Haa Chalo ji Restart karte hai...( We will not talk about this anymore...lets forget everything that happened....I am more responsible for things than you....let's do it like Roohi always says... let's just restart things)Hmm she politely nodded smiling agreeing to him...She  then turned to the earphones while he turned back to his work sitting beside her...Her palm was still interveined between his...and after some while of listening soft music she drifted off to sleep ....On the other hand Rishabh too fall to sleep unconsciously as hardly slept last night...Soon their heads were resting on each other's shoulder as they drifted to deep slumber holding hands as soulmates...they looked more than perfect couple....slow music still playing in her background as earphones were still plugged to her ears....On the other hand Dhruv was on its way to Delhi alongwith other staffs on the other van followed by his car...As things didn't turned up well Dhruv was quiet angry with everyone for the very first time...It was almost three hours and wanted to have some refreshments so they decided to stop for a while...Dhruv was still at distance with everyone...He was checking some mails on his phone standing outside the inn as everyone went inside and he rejected the proposal when he held the sight of a beautiful girl in white top and blue denims with a blue scarf....Her hair was somewhat ginger tied in loose bun and she had an hourglass figure....From looks it can be figured that she is a College student as she also weared her Id-card over her neckShe was bargaining with the shopkeeper over the price of some blue and white pearled earings ...which were absolutely stunning and truly meant to be hers...Despite the guy was admanant on the fixed price...their argument was interrupted by a ohone call and leaving everything she rushed back to her Scooty which was parked beside his car.....she looked absolutely breathtaking as she walked passed him.... that was the first time for him as his heart beat dropped getting a sight of a girl ....It was not just about beauty but something which he was attracted to...He wanted to ask her name but didn't find it appropriate .....wait Rucha.... I am also coming a girl shouted around from those shopsand she replied I will be leaving you or just be quick....she technically warned her but her voice was so sweet to hear....Soon the girl appeared too and they drove off ....Rucha!! Dhruv exclaimed her name putting back his shades...and after a while continued his journey back to the town.....Sukh slowly opened her eyes as her sleep broke suddenly...she noticed the intimacy they are at and how his hands hold her firmly being in deep slumber still his mouth half open like a kid...A sweet smile creeped her face...as she reminsced his preaching today about how to say "Thank You"...Mr.Rishabh Khadoos Sanki Malhotra...(Mr Rishabh Grumpy Moody Malhotra...) she mumbled to herself trying to set her palm free but he inturn tightened his grip more around her...for some unknown reasons her heart was very happy under his embrace...she felt protected, not at all nervous this time...Although her heart was still ponding hard on her chest but this time she loved the intimacy they shared...She slowly adjusted herself in the seat, assuring she wouldn't disturb his sleep...Kya keh rahe thay aap, hume Thank You kehna nahi aata...hmm toh hum aapko batate hai;Thank You kaise kehte hai...( what were you saying..I don't know how to say Thank You..Ok now let me tell you how to Thank someone...) she continued looking to himShe gently stoked fingers to his hair which were a bit muffled...then straightening herself she slowly moved her face to kiss his left cheek...Then moved a bit to kiss his right cheek...finally she gazed at his sleeping self and collecting all the courage and love she had she pecked him with a sweet kiss gently on the lips.... mumbling Thank you as she broke it after a while...She didn't expected him to be in senses but he suddenly jolted his eyes open and she moved away with face flushed...______________________________________So we are at the end of the Chapter and I would like to say...It's Good to express your love when you feel it...It's unnecessary to hold yourself back if you really love someone...Life is too short to fear about other's judgement guys...So when you feel it say it... like our Sukh did today...Let's see how will he I mean her Mr. Grumpy Malhotra will react to it in the next chapter...I hope you all like the updateWill be waiting to hear from you all... even to my dear silent Readers...Love you Guys!!...💖💖💖💖💖Don't forget to vote and show your love to me too.....______________________________________**We are almost to the end of the story...Some two three Chapters more I guess...I would love to have your feedback on this too...**💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖