Chapter-23

Shraddha Kumar Malhotra

In the morning we all had a full Punjabi breakfast as grandma was the one who made it with the love for us.

After breakfast, we all packed our bags and moved downstairs. I also helped Aaron to pack his bags properly. We both went downstairs with our bags. There we both took the blessing of grandma and other elders.

Two cars were standing outside. Driver and servant kept our bags in the cars. We bade bye to everyone and started moving towards Amritsar. There Malhotra's private jet was standing. We all moved inside and took our respective seats. We fastened our safety belts and started our journey to Mumbai.

Soon we reached Mumbai and went to Malhotra Mansion. Mom did all the rituals of Griha Pravesh once again.
Shreya took me to our bedroom. Mom told us to relax for now. Then for lunch, we can meet in the dining room. Shreya took me inside one bedroom on the second floor.

"Sister in, it's your bedroom now as in both of yours." She said.

"I'm feeling tired so I'm going to take a nap. Bye." She continued hugging me.

I was admiring the bedroom. There are two doors which lead to Washroom and walk-in wardrobe. There is a couch in front of the television set. The double bed is near and clean. One wall is a picture wall which is filled with all his pictures with family and friends. 

The wall behind the bed has a big photo frame of Aaron from his first dance show. The overall vibe of the room is calm, composed and simple. It has a wide balcony. I loved the bedroom. I was so busy admiring the bedroom that I didn't realize when Aaron was inside. He stood behind me and spoke near my left ear.

"Done with admiring the bedroom?" He asked.

I jumped due to his sudden voice. I nodded.

"If you want to make any changes then please go ahead. I don't have any problems with it." He said.

"No need for that. I love the bedroom. I just want a few plants in the bedroom and balcony if you don't mind." I said.
"Ok. No problem. I'll tell maids to arrange for it." He said.

"No need for that. I'll do it myself." I said.

"Ok. I'm going to freshen up so you can use the washroom." He said and went inside the washroom.

Maid has brought our luggage before we reach our rooms. So I took my bags and kept them near the couch. I opened one bag and took out a pair of simple Salwar set. I was sorting my luggage when I heard the sound of a doorknob. I looked in that direction to be still. There my husband came from the washroom in sweatpants. Water was dripping from his hair which shows that he took a head shower.

The towel was hanging from his neck which he took from one side to dry his hairs. He was drying his hairs by the towel. He was bare above his sweatpants. His abs were on display. I was shamelessly staring at him.

"Liked the view?" He asked me with a smirk. He caught me while checking him out. I felt blood rushed to my cheekbones and it started looking red. I was embarrassed.

"Huh… what…" I tried to play innocent. I don't want to embarrass myself more. He was still giving me a smirk.

"I want to tell you a few things so can I?" I diverted the topic.

"Huh…. Ok, speak." He said.

"I don't want to live away from Mom-Dad and Riya-Shreya. I want to live with them. If you want then you can stay alone wherever you want but I'm not leaving my new family." I said in a firm voice.

"O hello, who said we are leaving them. We are not leaving them. I also want to stay with them." He said.

Suddenly I ran to him and hugged him tightly. I don't why I did this but I like to be in his arms. It feels safe and protected. After a few seconds, he also hugged me. I don't know when I will get a chance to hug him again...

"Thank you," I said to him while hugging him.

"Why?" he asked.

"I don't know," I said confused looking at him.

"You are crazy," he said smacking slightly on my head.

That made me raise my head to look at him. It also loosened my grip on him. After realising that I lost my grip on him he also left me.

"Hey what you said, "I asked him with a frown.

"Crazy," he said casually.

"You ugly monster," I said and took a cushion which was lying on Couch near him and threw it on him.

"Are you mad? What are you doing, you crazy women" he said irritated.
He again said to me crazy but I can't take this anymore. We had a silly fight of throwing pillows for some time.

After a few minutes, we both laid on the couch tired of fighting. We both had a truce. I went inside the washroom to freshen up myself. I had a bath and changed my outfit. I wore sky blue Kurta paired with white Salwar.

When I came outside of the washroom Aaron was waiting for me. He took me inside another door which leads to walk in the wardrobe where one whole side was empty. He showed me that side and said.

"This is yours Shraddha. Keep your clothes here." And then pointing towards other section of the wardrobe he said

"This is for your accessories." Then he showed me the locker installed in the corner of the wardrobe

"This is to keep your valuables. I also keep my valuables in that locker." He continued.

Then he took me outside of the wardrobe that is our bedroom where one small bookshelf was kept. He took out a few books from the middle row and there was a small button which was blended in the wall. It can't be seen from far. He pressed the button and suddenly the wall started to move. The wall moved from one side to another till the bookshelf. There was another room present on this side of the wall.

It was his study room which has all important documents, contracts etc.
Soon we returned back to our bedroom. Shreya called us for lunch. So we went to the dining room.

We had a light lunch with all the family. It was a fun-filled and happy lunch. My brothers decided that they will return to their home after lunch so we both bid them bye. We both returned to our bedroom and drifted to an afternoon nap.

 
Aaron Malhotra

After reaching home, Mom once again did all rituals. Shreya took Shraddha to my bedroom. I was helping my best friends to reach their rooms. They have their own bedrooms in my home. Similarly, I also have my own bedroom in their home. After helping both of them I went into my bedroom. Shraddha was looking at the decor of the room. There was a faint smile playing on her lips.

I asked her if she wants any changes in the bedroom but she declined saying that she loved the way it is. She requested that she wants to add a few plants in the bedroom and balcony. I was happy that she loved nature. I never get enough time to care for them so I didn't keep any plants in my bedroom. After that I told her that I'll use the washroom first then she can use it.

I went inside the washroom. I had a shower and then went inside the Wardrobe from the washroom itself. I wore sweatpants and took a towel to dry my hair. I took a t-shirt with me. As my hair was wet, I didn't wear a T-shirt. I went inside the bedroom where Shraddha was doing something in her luggage bags. I kept the t-shirt on and started drying my hair. I felt an intense base on it so I looked in that direction to see Shraddha was checking me out. I felt proud. I went to her.

"Liked the view?" I asked her with a smirk.

She started blushing.
"Huh… what…" she tried to play innocent. I was still looking at her. While blushing she looks as cute as a bunny.

"I want to tell you a few things so can I?" She diverted the topic.

"Huh…. Ok, speak." I said.

"I don't want to live away from Mom-Dad and Riya-Shreya. I want to live with them. If you want then you can stay alone wherever you want but I'm not leaving my new family." She said in a firm voice.

Who said to her that I'll leave mom-dad and live alone?

"Oh hello, who said we are leaving them. We are not leaving them. I also want to stay with them." I said.

Suddenly she ran to me and hugged me tightly. I was shocked. I mean it was unexpected. After a few seconds, I also hugged her. I don't know why but I just hugged her. It felt like peace. Like a home. I never want her to leave my arms.

"Thank you," She said to me.

"Why," I asked.

"I don't know," she said.

"You are crazy," saying that I smacked her head slightly. She rubbed the area where I smacked and She loosen her grip on me which made me realise that we are still hugging each other. Suddenly I missed warmth of her. I slowly removed my arms from around her.

"Hey what you said," she asked me with a frown.

"Crazy," I said casually.

"You ugly monster," She said and took a cushion which was lying on Couch near me and threw it on me.

"Are you mad? What are you doing, you crazy women" I said irritatedly.

We had a silly fight of throwing pillows for some time. After a few minutes, we both laid on the couch tired of fighting. We both called a truce.

She went inside the washroom to freshen up. She came wearing a Sky blue and white Salwar set. I was waiting for her. She came so I showed her the Walk-in wardrobe, Locker, My own Study room. Then I showed her my bedroom and balcony. Shreya called us for lunch.

We had a light lunch with all the family. It was a fun-filled and happy lunch. My friends decided that they will return to their home after lunch so we both bid them bye. We both returned to our bedroom and drifted to an afternoon nap.

In the evening when I woke up, Shraddha Search was not in the room so I freshened up and went downstairs. I was looking for Shreya, as she has a habit of taking my headphones. I was going towards the living room when I heard laughter. I followed the sound of it to see a beautiful sight.

There my both sisters and wife were laughing on something.

Shraddha is looking very beautiful. I can't take my eyes on her.

'Penny for your thoughts idiot she is your wife. You can see her your whole life.' My subconscious mind poked me.

I left from there and went inside my balcony. I sat on the chair and looked at the view. My mind was filled with Shraddha's thoughts.

When I explained to her everything about my life my love and marriage. I received an unexpected response from her.

I thought she would slap me for what I did to her. But she behaved opposite to it. She said she will help me get my love.

How can someone be so innocent and selfless? I thought she would be a rich spoiled brat but she is not. She is down to earth.

When today she said she wants to talk to me. I thought about what she wanted to talk about. Is she regretting marrying me?
But I was surprised by her words.
Because nowadays a girl in her place always says that they want to live separate from their in-laws but here she wants to live with her in-laws. She is very innocent and crazy.

'She is your an innocent and crazy girl.' My subconscious said.

When she suddenly came and hugged me. I was shocked with her gesture but later I also hugged her tightly that no air can pass through our bodies.
I don't know why I felt like my life depends on her. I always thought that Radha is my love but with Shraddha, I always feel different.

When I hugged her my heartbeats raised.
'Aaron controls yourself. She is your wife.' My subconscious said to me.
Yeah, she is my wife and I have to protect her. She is crazy.
She is making me feel those unknown feelings which will make me mad.

When I said to her that you are crazy. She narrowed her almond-shaped eyes and started silly pillow fighting with me. The way she was glaring at me when I said to her that she is crazy was worth looking.
When she slept at noon, I unknowingly went near her and kissed her forehead.

The reason behind my doing is unknown to me. There is some pull which attracts me towards her. She is going to change my life.

I'm going to start a new phase of my life with my crazy partner.

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