Chapter 14

" Stupid Armaan " Suzi drawled while she started at Shilpa who set beside her.. Shilpa sniffed and muttered.. "Yes "

"I have never seen such a dumb man in my life.. " Suzi sighed dramatically which made Shilpa giggle.. She smiled while giving a comforting press on her hand.. "Keep smiling darling. You look pathetic when you cry.. " Shilpa glanced at her and forced a smile on her lips.. "I was just so confused. I had to come and talk to you.. " She shrugged helplessly.. "I don't know what is going so wrong Suzi.. Everything was so perfect between us few days ago.. " Shilpa whispered painfully..

Suzi gave a understanding look.. "Look Shilpa.. Such small fights between couples its normal. Happens a lot.. "

"I know Suzi.. " Shilpa agreed… "Then what is the problem Shilpa ?? " Suzi inquired softly…"Wait I think I know.. Your angry that he taunted you about being unemployed.. "

"You knew how much I loved writing… " Shilpa stared at Suzi with hurt.. "I always wanted to become a writer.. For three years I was living my dream. It was Armaan who requested me to give up my work and comeback to him.. "

"I know darling.. I understand.. " Suzi soothed her.. "Maybe he wasn't thinking.. "

"I love him so much that it always hurt me Suzi. " She clarified painfully.. "I have always had this little insecurity inside me that he would leave me. I didn't want it to become a reality. For that reason I gave up what I loved most. My work which had become my carrier and moved along with him. I was just expecting him to understanding me that much.. "

Suzi let out a distress noise as Shilpa started to cry again.. "Don't hurt yourself Shilpa. Trust me everything will be alright.. "

"I don't know.. " Shilpa sobbed bitterly.. "I seem to loose all happiness..I badly want to be a mother that also is taken away from me.. "

Suzi gasped.. "Don't say such things Shilpa. Soon you will have a lovely baby in your arms.. "

"No !!" She shouted loud.. "Cant you see Suzi. I cant be a mother. Its been three years now.. " She mumbled burying her face in her hands.. "I am tired now. So tired.."

Suzi felt her own eyes grow misty seeing her best friend suffer.. "Shilpa please. Don't stress out yourself.. You will be a mother.. A loving mother soon. I give you my word.. "

Shilpa nodded and calmed a bit staring at the space.. As she calmed fully Suzi asked hesitantly.. "Shall I call Armaan and tell him to come pick you up.. "

"No " Shilpa protested instantly.. "I am fine.. I can go home myself.. "

Suzi felt helpless and miserable as she stared at friend.. "Ok as u wish.. "

"Sameer seriously man why did you drag me here.. " Raj muttered angrily as they walked inside the orphanage home..

"I am doing a donation for the kids here Raj.. " Sameer clarified out.. "I couldn't come along you know that.. "

"Yea whatever.. " Raj rolled his eyes.. "Anyways what is this place.. "

"It's a orphanage.. " Sameer stated looking around.. "Where disable kids are given education and shelter.. My manager informed me they had come requesting for some donation.. "

"And you couldn't say no… " Raj smiled sincerely.. "Seriously dude I wish I was a noble man like you.."

Sameer scoffed and rolled his eyes "Noble my foot.. "

They turned around as the orphanage owner joined them with a big smile.. "Oh its such a great pleasure to see you here Mr.Sameer.. I am Mrs.Seth owner of this orphanage.. "

Sameer gave a gentle smile and shook her hand.. "Nice to meet you Mam. This is my friend Raj.. "

"Sir you don't know how much happiness you are giving to us by donating such a big amount to this kids."

"Its my pleasure.. " Sameer spoke sincerely as pride filled inside him…

"Oh anyways why don't you take a seat.. " She spoke hurriedly pointing to the Sofa. "Take a seat while I will call the manager of this place.. "

Sameer gave a nod.. But he stood still as he noticed the person who headed towards them smiling… Raj's eyes grew wide as he swore.. "You gotta be kidding me.. "

"Come Seema " Mrs.Seth spoke beaming happily.. "Meet our new donator Mr.Sameer.. "

Seema's smile faded off as she stared at Sameer and Raj who narrowed their eyes at her.. Instantly she glanced away as she joined them hesitantly.. "Good morning.. " She muttered out softly..

Sameer felt Raj curse beside him.. Ignoring his behavior he replied her politely… "Good Morning Ms.Seema.. "

Seema raised her eyes and stared at Sameer for a while. Who stared back at her blankly.. She couldn't help but feel a connection between them whenever their eyes met.. What was this happening.. Was she getting attracted to him.. If so it would be the worst thing to ever happen.. She tore her eyes from him and gave a brief look at Raj who glared at her.. Once again guilt filled inside her as she spoke hesitantly.. "I will take you to meet the kids.. "

"That would be a great idea.. " Mrs.Seth spoke happily.. "Please gentleman we would be glad if you meet the kids before we take the amount. They would be happy to see you.. "

Sameer gave a brief nod as both women walked away from them. His eyes were at Seema who walked away stiffly.. Just then he felt Raj nudge him hard.. "What the hell Sameer !! "

Sameer cursed under his breath and muttered.. "Keep your voice low Raj. I had no idea she was manager here.. "

Raj fumed as he spoke.. "Now you know right. Lets go from here no need to give them donation."

"Shut up Man.. " Sameer protested.. "Whatever problem we have is with Seema.. Its no fault of those kids or Mrs.Seth. Did you see how happy she is to receive a donation from us. We cant get so personal Raj.. "

Raj huffed and glared at Sameer.. "Fine.. If you have to stay be here and do whatever you want. I am going.. "

"Raj.. come on wait.. " He tried to stop but he stormed out of the place quickly.. Sameer closed his eyes and muttered under his breath as Mrs. Seth joined him worriedly.. "Is everything ok Mr.Sameer.. "

He gave a brief look at Seema who stared at him sadly.. "Nothing Mrs. Seth.. Lets meet the kids and finalize this donation.. "

Shilpa walked inside the house and frowned noticing how quiet it was.. Then she recalled Veena and Balraj both were out of city tonight.. With a sigh she headed inside, her steps came to a halt as she noticed Armaan who set in the Sofa staring at the space..

"Armaan.. " She breathed out his name.. He glanced up at her and frowned badly.. Shilpa swallowed realizing he wasn't in a good mood.. "

"Where the hell have you been.. " Armaan asked in a controlled voice as he came towards her.. Shilpa took a step back and whispered.. "I was with Suzy.. "

He stared at her and muttered.. "You could have informed me.. I was worried.. "

Shilpa gave a jerky nod and muttered back.. "Nice to know you care.. "

Armaan gritted his teeth and pulled her towards him.. Shilpa gasped for while thinking he was going to shout at her again.. She closed her eyes as her heart thudded.. But instead of his shout , she felt his lips brush on hers as he kissed her passionately.. She gasped in surprise and instantly kissed him back hungrily.. He tore his mouth from hers and stared down at her… "I care.. I care too much.. "

Shilpa bit her lip feeling slightly guilty.. Ok maybe she had overreacted too much.. But why shouldn't she.. He deserved it..

Armaan sighed miserably… "I badly want to take you upstairs and clear out whatever problem I am having.. But I guess I don't have much time.. We have to attend a business dinner tonight.."

Shilpa tried to protest.. But the tiredness in her eyes melted her.. "Ok fine.. I will get ready.. "

They both got ready for the dinner in silence.. Shilpa ran her hand down on her silky gown while he studied her from behind.. "You look beautiful.. " He smiled softly caressing her curves with his eyes.

Shilpa blushed and smiled back at him.. "Thank you.. You look good too.. "

He grinned at her carefully spoken words.. But soon it faded off as he grew sober.. "Shilpa.. I have to tell you something.. "

Shilpa frowned and turned back to him "Tell me… "

"I am going London Tomorrow.. " He blurted out not meeting her eyes.. He closed his eyes as he heard her gasp and instantly knew she would be stunned hearing the news..

After a minute of silence he finally looked at her, his heart grew heavy seeing the pain filled in her eyes..

"And you didn't find it important enough to inform me.. ?"

Her question sliced through his heart.. Leaving a big gap injured.. He tried to speak as she walked away from him in anger..

"I am so hurting to go away for such a long time.. Badly hurting inside.." He whispered softly..

"You need to smile Shilpa.. " Armaan whispered gently to Shilpa who set beside him in stoned silence.. The wariness and hurt on her face was ripping him apart.. "Shilpa.. are you listening to me.. "

"Yes.. " She closed her eyes and opened again forcing a smile.. Armaan's jaw clenched as he tried to make a conversation with his clients..

Like that they tolerated the dinner for two hours.. Finally Armaan stood up and took Shilpa's hand.. "We are leaving now.. "

She gave him a surprised look as he dragged her along with him.. She tried to protest.. "But your clients.."

"I have done enough talk with them.. " He gritted his teeth.. "Its your behavior which is bothering me from last two hours.. "

Shilpa tried to free her hand as they walked to the car.. "Leave my hand.. What you mean my Behavior.. How am I supposed to react when you throw a bomb that you are leaving tomorrow.. "

Armaan stilled for a while taking in her bitter comment.. He closed his eyes and swore.. Then silently he opened the passenger door for her.. "Get inside.. "

"First answer me.. " She demanded hotly.. He muttered softly.. "We will talk when we get home.. "

Shilpa lay on bed fuming. She turned around and stared at Armaan who stood infront of the bed taking of his shirt.. His midnight blue eyes locked on her.. She grew hot as she looked away gritting her teeth.. "I am not going to sleep with you.. "

He grew amused with her sudden outburst. Talking was the thing which was in his mind right now.. But seeing her assume something far more intense he played along.. "And why you wont sleep with me.."

Shilpa blushed slightly and glared at him.. "Because we need to talk. And sex doesn't solve anything.."

He sighed tiredly rubbing his neck.. He got beside her into the bed and shifted slightly, so now he was lying on top of her while she lay beneath him trying not to be effected by their closeness..

"What now.. " She asked irritated seeing him so silent.. Armaan stifled his laugh keeping a straight face.. Here he was trying to talk but she was too cute and amusing him every second..

"I have few things to say.. " He murmured softly… "My first sorry is for behaving rudely with you from past few days.. " He stared deeply in her eyes.. "My second sorry is for snapping at you about not doing any work.. I had no right to say such thing. Specially when it was me who had requested you to give up your writing , a job you loved.. I am deeply sorry for that.. "

She bit her her lip trying not to cry as tears filled in her eyes.. He frowned badly "Oh don't even think of crying.. "

That made it even more worse.. She started to cry as he swore.. "Damn.. Shilpa don't cry "

"Why didn't you tell me you are leaving.. " She complained to him between tears.. "Were you going to inform me after leaving to London.. "

"No !! " He protested at once.. And then hesitated as guilt filled inside him.. "That goes third sorry. I am sorry for being such a jerk and not informing you.. "

Shilpa cleared off her tears slightly angry with herself.. "I cant believe I have become such a cry baby.. "

She glared at him hearing his soft laugh.. "Don't you dare laugh at me.. Its all because of you.. " She complained again..

"Ok Ok I fault… Now can you forgive me.. ? " He asked hopefully..

"NO !! "

"Ok " He sighed..

"I cant make you happy.. " She blurted out suddenly…

Armaan frowned .. "Now where did that came from.. "

"I cant even give you a baby.. " Her voice was cracked.. He felt miserable once again hearing the same painful words.. "Its not your fault.. " He spoke silently..

She whimpered under him but didn't spoke a another word.. He hugged her tightly as she relaxed in his embrace.. After a minute of silence she asked him calmly.. "Why didn't you tell me you are leaving Armaan.. Was that too much to ask ? "

"NO " He protested.. "I was just hurting myself.. The thought of leaving you alone here specially when you are so sad.. "

Suddenly Shilpa was getting everything.. She knew now what was behind the sudden change of his behavior.. "We should have talked and cleared out.. " She spoke sadly.. "And don't worry about me.. I have everyone here.. Mom, dad, Suzi ,Raj and Sameer.. They will help me.. "

"Not done.. " He spoke unhappily.. "And I would be all alone in London.. "

Suddenly she felt as if she was getting everything.. "You are not going only for a month right Armaan.. ? Its more than that.. "

"I am afraid so " He spoke quietly.. Shilpa felt her heart sank hearing his words.. She grew distress when suddenly he spoke..

"You don't have to worry about it.. I have a plan.. "

"What plan " she asked..

"Let me handle everything in a month.. Like make everything stable.. And then I will arrange for you to come and stay with me for the rest of time.. "

He laughed seeing her beam happily.. But then it faded off as she asked miserably.. "A month ?? "

Armaan shook his head and spoke assuringly.. "Not even a month I will make sure I arrange everything before it.. You don't have to worry you will be with me there soon.. "

"Promise.. ? "

"Promise from my heart… "

He kissed her then.. Slowly and softly.. Soon which turned more passionate as they clung to eachother not willing to go.. She kissed him back in equal passion which he was giving to her.. She moaned softly as he traced her lower lip while sucking on it softly.. Her hands were roaming on his hard chest and shoulders while his were unzipping the back of her dress.. She tore her mouth from him and whimpered underneath him as he nuzzled her neck and asked huskily.. "What is it..What do you want. "

"You.. " She spoke desperately as he freed her from the dress.. "I want you so badly.. "

"Then you have all of me.. " He spoke staring down at her as their bodies brushed together.. They gasped together and locked their eyes once again.. "And I intend to take everything from you.. "

That was a night she would always have in her memory.. He made wicked, dangerous love to her which pulled her out of control… They clung to eachother desperately almost as if memorizing eachothe'rs touch.. She gave him whatever he wished to have. And he took it from her boldly and unashamed..

Few hours passed and they on the bed stated, their breathing heavier.. She turned around and moved close to him staring at his face , while he kept staring at ceiling.. "

"Armaan " He tore his gaze and stared down at his beautiful wife.. The face which always made his heartbeat go crazy. How was he going to live without her.. He thought miserably.. He held her close and gave a nod as she bit her lip.. "I am going to miss you.. "

He could see how hard she was trying not to break in tears. His own eyes grew misty.. But he didn't want to get emotional at the moment.. So he kissed her hard and whispered.. "I will miss you too Cinderella.. "

Next Morning at Airport :

"Take care of yourself Mom.. " Armaan smiled.. He turned to his dad.. "I have to say something to you Dad.. "

"What is it Armaan " He asked quietly.. Armaan hesitated for a while.. "I know its stupid to say.. But could you keep a eye on Shilpa.. "

Armaan expected coldness.. But instead he gave a brief smile and nodded.. "I will And its not stupid.."

He took a breath of relief and hugged his parents… Then he turned to his friends.. "Sameer and Raj.. Will miss you guys.. "

"Take care Armaan " Sameer hugged him while Raj patted on his shoulder…

"And don't worry about Shilpa.. " Raj spoke grinning.. "We will make sure we romance with her every day"

Armaan glared at him and rolled his eyes.. "Shut up Raj.. "

"She will be fine Armaan " Sameer spoke assuringly..

"I know " Armaan sighed and turned to see Shilpa who stood in the corner avoiding to look at them… Slowly he headed towards her, his heart growing more heavy with every step.. She turned to him and gave a smile which quiet didn't reach her eyes.. "Its time to go.. " She spoke carefully..

"Yea " He muttered and pulled her in a rib crashing hug.. Shilpa bit her lip once again as her eyes grew misty.. She blinked away the tears as he pulled back and kissed her lovingly.. "Keep dreaming about me always.. " He whispered softly..

She slightly broke into tears.. "Call me when you reach London.. "

"I will " He promised and hugged her tightly once again.. Placing a kiss on her forehead he took a step back smiling.. "Take care of yourself. And keep smiling when I come to get you.. "

"I will " She smiled wobbly as following him as headed to the terminal..

Bidding final bye he headed inside with his luggage. Shilpa felt the tears which she was controlling so hard finally fall.. Just then she felt Veena hugging her trying to comfort her… She felt a relief and smiled at her mother-in-law and glanced back at Armaan who was now almost inside.. Once again he turned and smiled at her.. He gave her a flying kiss and mouthed the words… Love you

She smiled happily through the tears and whispered back.. "Love you too Armaan"