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Aww š„° the best chapter yet!! Thank youā¦ āŗļø canāt wait to read more.
Aww š„° the best chapter yet!! Thank youā¦ āŗļø canāt wait to read more.
The best update so far, I can go on and on about it...like WOW!!
We already knew how jealous and over-protective Angad could get.....But We saw how jealous Saheba could get.....And We also saw a glimpse of how passionate Angad and Saheba could get.
Awww Angad makes Saheba's heart go flutter all the time with his touches and the way he acknowledged her efforts and hard work and gave her the credit for the whole jewelry line's concept was heartening and over-whelming.
Can't wait to read the next chapter!!
Amazing Update
loved the drunk Sahiba
Can't wait for the next chapter
Hey guys sorry have been very caught up....will update soon...the story is bubbling in me to spill over!
Chapter 39
The night was just perfect. Sahiba and Angad stood next to each other mostly, addressing the media or their guests. It felt like a fairytale to Sahiba, she hoped things did not turn to pumpkin at midnight. She had never felt this close to Angad ever before. Without any consious effort at her end, she kept glancing at Angad every few minutes. She could not believe how things had changed, they used to hate each other and now....he had leased a large space in her heart, specially after tonight, when he gave her credit for the entire project so openly. Sahiba was happiest she had ever been recently....
Angad also kept glancing at Sahiba, looking at her, he could not believe his luck....she was gorgeous, a great friend and so talented. They were standing together, with his hand at her waist when she looked up to him and excused herself shyly. He knew he had never held her close so openly before but tonight felt different, he was unable to let her go and she seemed comfortable too, not scared, just shy...
"What happened" he whispered in her ear
"Nothing, I just want to go and freshen up" she replied shyly, not looking at him. He knew his hand in her waist was making her feel shy with him....he smiled to himself and let her go....
Angad was standing with some of their business partners as Sahiba left, but he was only half listening to them...he was lost in his thoughts about Sahiba and himself. Sahiba did not seem scared of his touch now, as she was initially, maybe she was over her fear....maybe he should slowly and steadily move up their relationship a little further, maybe like holding hands, his arms in her waist, hugs.....Angad was lost in his happy thoughts when he was interrupted my Mr. Khurana......"Angad, I want you to meet a very old and good friend of mine, Mr. Kapoor"
Angad turned and his smile froze on his face....it was Simmi's husband....he robotically shook his hand...
"And this is his wife, Mrs. Kapoor, you know she is also from Ludhiana" continued Mr. Khurana...
Angad was frozen in his place, he turned a little to see Simi standing right next to Mr. Kapoor...giving him a tentative smile....and Angad, all he felt looking at her after so many years, someone for whom he had wasted last 8 years of his life.....was fear!
He knew how Sahiba had reacted to meeting some girl from his past yesterday and now, if she met Simi.....he feared what it would do to their relationship.....her confidence in their relationship was just blossoming and he did not want anything to jeopardize it.....
He reflected on his lack of any other feelings for seeing a woman who had shaped the last 8 years of his life. The old Angad had so many things to say to this woman, to show off his wealth, to show her what she missed....he used to think he would feel a jab in his heart when he saw Simmi next, the supposed love of his life......but all he could feel right now was .... nothing for Simmi.....all he could think of was Sahiba! He felt like the fool Sahiba had called him in the log hut....for wasting his 8 years after this woman.....looking at Simmi, he thanked babaji, just as Sahiba had told him, about finding out her true colours in time.
He did not want Sahiba to meet Simmi...only because he worried what Sahiba may think of this....how she may react to seeing Simmi and him in one place....his relationship with Sahiba was too precious for someone like Simmi to rock it....
After the normal pleasantries, he quickly excused himself, before Simmi could corner him for a one on one chat and went in search of Sahiba, with an intention of keeping her away from Simmi...
He bumped into Sahiba as she was coming back from the washroom....
"What happened Angad, you look tensed" asked Sahiba....
"Nothing....I just feel like a headache is coming on....the party will be through in sometime, Let's leave in another half an hour or so..."
Sahiba found it odd that Angad wanted to leave but the press had left and so had most of the guests, the objective of the launch was met...so Angad made his excuses to Mr. Khurana in another half and hour or so and left with Sahiba.....
"What happened Angad, you look lost in some thoughts, the launch went well na" Sahib asked as they waited for the driver to bring their car
"Yes, yes everything was absolutely fabulous....I was just thinking of the actual launch of the website now....there is a lot of work ahead" ...just as he spoke lightning crackled in the sky.....
"Oh Angad, looks like it's going to rain....the famous Mumbai rains"
"Yes, let's go to the hotel asap" said Angad, leading her to the car as the driver got it...just then it started pouring cats and dogs....
"Aree Angad, let's enjoy the rains na....I love getting drenched in the rain....it's so amazing"
"No, we can fall sick"
"Oh, you are such a khadoos all the time, just let loose and enjoy na"
They kept arguing throughout the short journey to their hotel, with Sahiba's nose pressed against the car window, enjoying the view outside....
Their hotel was right bang opposite the marine drive. Sahiba kept asking Angad to stay and enjoy the rains but he refused as he headed towards the lobby.
Angad crossed security and waited for Sahiba to come out from behind the security screen....and waited and waited....
"Whats wrong, why is it taking so long" he asked the security
"What sir" they asked
"My wife's security check"
"Sir no one is there...." they said, looking confused....that's when Angad realised that Sahiba had not followed him from the car..he traced his steps back towards the gate and looked around ....now panicking....
Just as he was about to start a full blown search for her...his gaze went across the road and in the curtain of torrential rain, he thought he saw a flash of gold....the colour of Sahiba's saree...
Sighing and shaking his head, He borrowed an umbrella from the security, little help it was, and crossed the road....and yes, his guess was correct.....Sahiba was getting drenched in the rain....enjoying the rain falling on her face, her hands spread around and twirling.
Angad was transfixed, Sahiba's saree clung to her like a second skin..raindrops getting caught on her lashes, her lips..she was drenched from head to toe and was laughing her heart out.....he had never seen anything more sensual in his life....his thoughts of taking their relationship to the next base flew out in the wind....looked like he was going to take them to the final base tonight! He could no longer deny his attraction to Sahiba.....he was completely oblivious to his clothes getting wet despite the umbrella....his entire focus on Sahiba as he walked towards her.....
Sahiba was twirling in the rain when suddenly she felt a presence near her....startled she stopped suddenly and lost her balance and fell on Angad! He held her with his one hand and uprighted her pulling her to him, under the umbrella...they were so close, her chest resting on him..his arm around her, holding her tightly...
She could feel his heartbeat under her hand, it seemed erratic....just like hers....they were nestled in a cocoon formed by the rain around them....in their own world...she could feel the heat emanating from him.....their faces were so close too....she stood still, not wanting to break the moment, she was balancing against his chest, his one hand around her waist, feeling hot in the midst of the cold weather and the other hand holding the umbrella....
She wanted to stay like this forever.....in his arms....feeling protected....feeling an intense attraction towards him....she finally shyly looked up and into his eyes and saw him looking at her as if she was his favorite phirni that he wanted gobble up.....she quickly looked down again, too shy.....
But Angad brought up his one hand from her waist and pulled her chin towards him gently, shielding them with the umbrella with his other hand, angling it in a way that no one could see them from across the road......
Angad's heart was beating too fast, he felt so nervous, as if this was his very first kiss....he did not want to scare her away but he thought she was ready for this.....
Sahiba held her breath, her heart racing and she shut her eyes.....her heart almost stopped when she felt his kiss....zings of electricity passed through her....and despite the torrential rain, she felt hot all over.....her hands on his chest tightened....but she did not pull away....they stood like that for eons...not taking it further but just enjoying their first encounter as husband and wife....when a loud thunder shook the earth under their feet and Sahiba jumped in fright, breaking their kiss and clinging to Angad in fright.....
Angad chuckled, he would love to stand here forever, with Sahiba clinging to him in fear, but he knew he had to take her out if this rain....
"Are you done enjoying in the rain" he asked her gently
A mixture of fear and shyness, Sahiba did not look up from his chest, she just nodded her head, still burrowed in him...
Laughing he held her hand and crossed the road, handing over the umbrella to the security as they reached the lobby of their hotel. They looked like two drowned rats, Sahiba more so....but a very sexy rat....her clothes clung to every curve of hers and left nothing for imagination, water droplets glittered like diamonds on her long lashes and lips.. . suddenly Angad was aware of others around, they also must be getting an eyeful of her drenched look.....possessiveness reared its head irritated, he quickly removed his jacket and draped it over her...
Shy till now, she had been avoiding looking up at him, but surprised at his gesture, she looked at him....he just shrugged and got into the lift....holding her hand....there were other guests in the lift who all scooted away from them....
Sahiba felt awkward but Angad stood proudly, as if they were not dripping water all over and walked out when their floor came....
As they walked towards their suite room, Sahiba's heart was galloping. ...she thought about their kiss.....would Angad take things further.....now that they would reach their room.....she felt so nervous and excited at the same time as Angad dragged them inside their suite and shut the door....
There was utter silence.....Sahiba could hear her heartbeat drumming in her ears....she was so aware of him as he neared her.....took her in his arms and just as he was bending his head to kiss her....."aachoo"
Sahiba sneezed....
"Oh my god Sahiba, you need to quickly get out of these wet clothes.....go take a warm shower and change...." he pushed her towards the bathroom...
With a heavy heart Sahiba went to change, she did not want to but could now feel the cold seeping in. She felt extremely drowsy as she quickly took a shower and changed into a nice nighty.....
Though she wanted to continue things where she left them before going to the washroom, she felt very tierd as she dried her hair, while Angad freshened up.....
Angad was super excited as he came out of the bathroom, all ready.....his thoughts went to their kiss in the rain....she had not pulled away....had not been scared of his touch too! Maybe they could work on taking their married life to the next stage...as he came out he noted that the room was empty....he went out in the hall looking for Sahiba and noticed her sitting on the sofa.....
Actually she was sleeping while sitting only....all his aspirations for tonight....lost! She was already asleep....sighing to himself he tried to make her comfortable
"Sahiba....why don't you sleep properly....you don't look comfortable...."
"Hnnmmm"
"Sleep properly" but she did not budge...
He went to shake her awake and touched her shoulder.....she was burning hot...he could feel the heat through her clothes...he touched her forehead and she was burning in fever...
"Sahiba....Sahiba...get up...what happened" he asked her worriedly
"I don't feel too good" She rasped...."I feel a pain in my throat also" She somehow managed to say...
"Listen...come on the bed...you will be more comfortable"..
Sahiba got up...but she almost fainted from the effort....Angad caught her and swept her in his arms, carrying her to the room and gently put her on the bed...
"I am fine" She said...burrowing under the quilt....
Angad quickly called the reception and asked for a thermometer. Later when he checked, she had 103 fever! He got absolutely worried...
"Don't worry Angad, it's a general fever, I am fine" she rasped drowzily....
But Angad was going mad with worry, he had never taken care of anyone unwell and was not sure what to do....though late in the night, he made the hotel call a doctor to check Sahiba....she kept on protesting but he did not pay heed....
"Looks like she has throat infection and then getting wet in the rain made her sicker" said the doctor....
How did she get throat infection wondered Angad...."Ice Gola! She had an ice Gola a day or so ago and had drinks with ice in it yesterday"
"Ya probably it did not suit her....the infection has caused the fever too...I am giving her some antibiotics, they should take effect by morning and break the fever hopefully....till then give her some paracetamol and do cold water compress on her head" advised the doctor....
"Also keep her well hydrated....water, soup, fruits, etc" Docotr left once he was done checking Sahiba...leaving a very worried Angad behind....
He called for some soup and woke up Sahiba when it came..."Here, you will be taking strong medicines, drink some soup ....it will help tour throat also..."
Despite her protests he fed her at least half a bowl of the soup and then gave her the medicines.....and hovered around her till she slept....
Sahiba was not fully asleep neither was she awake...she was too restless...Angad felt so helpless and scared....her fever did not abate despite the paracetamol.....he did not know what to do....after couple of hours he called the doctor, in the middle of the night...."Docotr her fever is not abating"
"Yes Mr. Brar, the antibiotics may take some time to kick in, till then do cold compress"
Angad kept applying a cold compress for Sahiba throughout the night despite her protests....he was awake and taking care of her till dawn broke when finally her fever broke and she slept.....
Angad looked at her as she slept, he had felt sonscared when she was u well....he could not imagine anything happening to her....she had made a place for herself in his heart and now even the thought of her leaving him made him shiver.....he held her hand as he too laid down next to her to rest....falling asleep too, holding her hand all the time....
Angad woke up with a start, disoriented and then realised that he was in bed with Sahiba...holding her hand....he quickly checked for temperature. ...relived to note that her fever had not come back ....it was 9 a.m. they would for sure miss their afternoon flight, he called Pam and got it changed to evening...
He ordered breakfast for them both and woke up Sahiba.
"Sahiba, wake up, its time for your medicine, eat something and then take your meds"
Angad kept taking care of her throughout the day, treating her like a delicate doll....he even packed her bags nd made her rest all the time. Sahiba was feeling very weak, something as mundane as combing her hair was also a task...
Angad saw her shoulders droop as she sat in front of the dressing to comb her hair, silently he took the comb from her hand and starting combing it....to Sahiba's utter surprise! It felt so intimate.....they looked at each other through the mirror....so many things unsaid....but this was not the time...Angad plaited her hair for her and then helped her down to the car.....he took care of everything and made her rest....Sahiba felt like a princess....no one, other than her parents and taaiji had pampered her like this before....she felt....loved!
Sahiba slept as soon as she sat in the plane...waking up only when it landed in Chandigarh.....where the driver was waiting for them ....Angad had called home beforehand and asked mamma to send some home made food for Sahiba with the driver.....he fed her in the backseat of the car as they sped home....Sahiba protested but Angad would not listen, he ensured she was fed and had her medicines before she went to sleep again....
Sahiba woke up next morning, feeling much better......in her room...in their bed....her cheeks pinkened when she realised that Angad must have carried her from the car....but wait...she was wearing her night wala suit....how did that happen! Did Angad change her! She had been too sleepy, she remembered someone helping her change....but could not clearly recollect who....her cheeks went red at the thought of Angad helping her!
Her shyness soon gave way to irritation at Angad...how dare he do that when she was almost half asleep .... the thought of him seeing her like that was atrocious.....how could he....Sahiba was getting all upset when Angad walked in....
"Good morning....you woke up....how are you feeling...freshen up...I will get your medicines"
He looked so casual....how could he. .after ...after what he had done....she stood up and said ...
"How could you"
"Hnnn....what"
"How could you do that when I was in such a vulnerable state!"
"What did i do....anyone would have done the same thing" he thought she was talking about carrying her to the room
"No, any decent person would not have done that! You took advantage of the situation! How could you!" She was almost fuming...
Angad looked surprised for a second as he understood what she was thinking......then he suddenly said with a naughty look...."Oh that.....you did not look comfortable so......"
"So...so....how could you....I will go and complain about you to mama and bebe!"
"Oh....please go...and what will you tell them? Hmmm? Mama, Angad...who is also my husband took care of me when I was unwell and...."
"Oh...you are impossible...." and before she could say anything further.....he left the room chuckling.....
Sahiba was super irritated with him when Sukhdeep walked in with a glass of milk...."Good morning mam....Mamveer mam has sent some milk for you....I will get your breakfast in sometime"
"No I will join everyone for breakfast"
"Oh good you are feeling better, you could hardly keep your eyes open when you came yesterday as I helped you change....you looked quiet unwell"
Sahiba felt like a deflated balloon...."Oh you helped me change.."
"Yes mam, Angad sir carried you all the way from the car to the room and then I helped you change....sir was so sweet...I have never before seen him like this...so caring....hovering over you all the time!"
Sahiba felt guilty as Sulhdeep walked out...she had judged Angad wrongly and fougth with him for nothing. ..he had taken such good care of her for last two days...and she bit his head off for nothing...
Feeling much better, she headed out to join everyone for breakfast....Angad was talking to Daarji and Papa and ignored her as Mama and chachi had taken over "fussing over Sahiba" from him...they fused over what she ate, how was she feeling and ensured that she took her medicine under their watchful eyes!
Sahiba did not get any alone time with Angad...he was already ready and leaving for office, she was not joining him today as she was to rest....she saw Angad leave and quickly rushed after him....just as he was getting in the car...
"Angad!" He stopped....
"What happened...have you already complained about me or what"
"No I have not!" Said Sahiba, knowing he was irritating her deliberately....
"I am getting late, will see you in the evening"
"Wait....I...I wanted to say...thank you"
"Oh...Sahiba is saying thank you...wow....are you still unwell" he teased her....
"Angad!"
He laughed...."there is no need to say anything....you are my wife" he said staring into her eyes....just as his phone rang...."Yes Pam...I am coming...."
Sahiba kept staring at his car as it left the gates when Seerat jabbed her from Behind ...
"Oh...the mini honeymoon went really interesting looks like...my little sister is already missing her husband looks like" teased Seerat...."tell me everything....." She pulled Sahiba into Sahiba's bedroom....excited to gossip...
"So how was your trip"
"It was amazing Di! I had such a good time"
"So....great....you finally achieved your objective! Hi-five" but Seerat lowered her hand when Sahiba did not return her hi-five....
"What!"
Sahiba updated her about the trip and how every night something or other disrupted things!
"Oh Sahiba! You and Angad are the most unromantic couple!"
"No, it's not like that....the trip was very nice and we had our moments"....she remembered the beach walk, their dance, her drunken experience, the rain and their kiss and blushed....
"Oh...so it's that way is it..." Seerat teased...they spoke for long, teasing each other and pulling each other's leg....
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