Arjun Rawte, the second in command of ETF,Mumbai, is a calm person now after hunting down Sikander and avenging the murder of his late wife. He behaves normally around his team mates and scold them a little less now a days. He has also patched up with his once best friend Sameer D Rathore, Chief of ETF, though they are not the best of friends now yet their inter-personal relationship is improving significantly.
The only reason Arjun stayed back at ETF was Riya Mukherjee, the Research Specialist of ETF. He has found a friend, a companion and a comforter in her. Arjun feels happy when she is around. He has realized that for him to live peacefully, Riya is indispensable. Whereas for Riya, she has always respected Arjun beyond limits. Slowly, respect turned to irrevocable love. Though she never expect that her feelings will be reciprocated by her boss, things have changed a lot now. Arjun look for her amidst cases, he now have his lunch at the Cafeteria with his teammates specially her. They come to office and return together and almost every weekend Riya finds Arjun around. Their favourite place for hangout is a rather lonely beach, a few miles outside the busy city. Often he holds her hand while walking along the coastline bare-footed, sometimes Arjun would sneak his arm around her waist to hold her close. Almost always Arjun hugs her for a good night wish and Riya felt overwhelmed. Arjun never voiced out his feelings for her but it was not needed as his actions speak for its own.
Last Sunday was the reception party of Sameer and Ayesha and the entire Police Department along with their family were the invitees. Shree, Chotu, Riya, Shakshi and Liza were the most excited among all even more than that of the bride and the groom for that matter. Arjun was also present there, after all it was the most important day of his friend’s life.The banquet hall was buzzing with people. Sameer and Ayesha looked happy with each other. There were food and drinks everywhere. Soft music playing in the background uplifted the ambiance to a magical level. Amidst everything, Arjun could not take his eyes off Riya. He was used to the Riya in formal attire or in casuals being Jeans - T shirt or Kurti – Leggings, but that day she wore a saree, a traditional one. A mid-night blue coloured Handloom saree with red border paired with a red elbow sleeved blouse with a deep back cut, low bunned hair highlighted with jasmine garland, traditional gold jhumkas, gold chain with pendent teamed with a pair of gold kangans. A small black bindi in the forhead, deep kohled eyes and dark red lip colour, she looked ethereal. As if in a trance, Arjun walked up to her and whispered in her ears, “You look gorgeous.” She blushed and Arjun felt the need to hold her close to him but he restrained himself thinking that it wouldn’t be appropriate in the party. On their drive back home, Arjun dropped her at her place not before wishing her goodnight by placing a soft kiss in her forehead. Riya felt an unknown emotion in his gaze when he eyed her alluring red lips. She was sure that he wanted to say her something but ultimately couldn’t voice it out.
After a long hectic week, at last Saturday came. Sam-Ayesha are off to the Maldives for their honeymoon. Shree and Liza are off for a date. Chotu has hurt his leg during a case last Thursday so he needs rest and Sakshi went to Pune to meet her parents. Arjun and Riya decided to spend the Sunday together. On Saturday night they decided to go for a movie next day,have lunch and then in the evening they would go for a long drive.
At 7:30 in the morning Riya woke up. She was happy that they are going to spend the day together without a third person.Smiling she went to the washroom to get ready for the day. But her mood soon turned bad when she discovered that she just had her periods. Cursing her luck she made a face at the mirror. After finishing her chores she came out and went to kitchen to make some breakfast. She thought of cancelling the day’s plan as she generally have muscle cramps on her first day. It’s not that Arjun won’t understand but then again she wanted to go out herself. So she decided against cancelling the plan and hoped to handle her cramps. After breakfast she got dressed in a lavender - green cotton kurti paired with green leggings and tied her hair in a low pony tail. She stuffed her bag with a few sanitary pads that she would need for the day. At around 8:30 Arjun ringed her door bell. They moved out of her flat and settled in his car. As per the plan, they went to a multiplex to watch “Ford Vs Ferrari” both being fans of Christain Bale. The movie was captivating yet Arjun noticed that Riya was not enjoying it. Rather she was moving uncomfortably and sat folding both her legs on the seat. She even refused to eat her favourite caramel popcorn. Arjun asked, “Are you alright?” Riya just nodded. During the second half of the movie Arjun noticed her uneasiness increased to such an extent that she had to press her lips to bear it. Now that’s the limit, he needs to know what is bothering her.
Arjun: What is happening to you Riya? Are you feeling sick?
Riya just nodded “No”.
Arjun: But your face is saying otherwise.
Riya: Um I’m ok.
Arjun: No you are not. Tell me what is bothering you.
Riya: Pain in the abdomen.
Arjun: Period cramps?
Riya: Yeah but how did you know?
Arjun: I have noticed you getting uncomfortable while sitting and getting up. And then you said abdominal pain. So I guessed.Come, let’s go to a doctor.
Riya: No need. It’s normal. Besides the movie is going to be over in another 10 minutes or so. I will manage.
Arjun: Are you sure?
Riya nodded in yes. After the movie got over,she was having tough time bearing her cramps yet she never wanted to go see a doctor. Moreover she tried to lie that she can carry on as per their plan. Arjun strictly said no and both settled in his car. Riya’s place was around 45 minutes’ drive from the Multiplex while Arjun’s flat was just 20 minutes. So he decided to go to his place.
As soon as they stepped inside his flat, Riya felt the need to puke so she has to rush to the washroom. After a couple of minutes when she stepped out, Arjun hold her hand and said, “You are in pain,let’s call in a doctor.” Riya said, “This thing happens every time, please don’t worry, I will be alright. I’m sorry, I spoiled our plan.”
Arjun: Riya just forget about anything else.You are in pain and you should be concerned about it.
He made her sit on the couch and himself went to the kitchen. He brought a glass filled with Luke warm water and handed her.“Drink this, you will feel good.”
While drinking, she folded her legs. Arjun asked out of concern, “Are your legs paining too?” She nodded in response. He went to his room and brought one of his T-shirt and a three quarter pant and asked Riya to go to the washroom, get freshened up and change into his clothes.When Riya open her mouth to disagree, Arjun said, “You would be comfortable in these.”
Riya went in. Arjun himself went to the other washroom to freshen up. When Riya came out of the washroom looking funny in his clothes, she found him arranging pillows and cushions on the bed. Arjun hold her hand and made her sit on the adjacent couch and handed her soup and sandwiches. He also joined her. Riya asked, “When did you order food?” “While driving back here”, answered Arjun. Though she didn’t feel like eating due to her cramps, yet Arjun insisted her to eat. After lunch he took Riya to the bed and asked her to lie down. She did so without any words and freed her hairs from the rubber band that was holding them. He arranged the cushions on both of her sides so that her lower back and her legs could get a comfortable support.He then handed a hot water bag to Riya for a hot compress to her cramped muscles. Arjun closed the curtains so as to prevent the bright daylight and the heat to seep inside the room and set the temperature of the AC to 22 degree. He sat at the end of the bed and placed one of her legs on his lap. Riya jerked open her eyes and tried to remove her leg.
Arjun: Just relax and close your eyes.
Riya: Sir please let go of my legs. I will be alright.
Arjun: Hey you don’t have to be uncomfortable.Just close your eyes. You will feel good.
She reluctantly agreed. Arjun then started to massage her feet by pressing at the back side of her toes at certain pressure points. It worked magically, the cramps reduced to a great extent and she actually started feeling good. After 15-20 minutes, Riya withdrew her legs from his lap and looked at him.
Riya: I’m fine now. Thank you.
Arjun: Sleep.
Riya: Nope, I don’t feel sleepy. You know you have magic hands. May be I would need them every time I had cramps.
Arjun (Teasingly): I belong to you and all you need are just my hands.
Riya turned red at the naughty remark and turned to her side to cover her face. Arjun smirked at that and lied down by her side carefully removing the cushions and placing himself in such a way that she can support and rest her back on him. He leaned to her ear and whispered, “Look at me Riya.” She turned and looked into his eyes only to find love for herself.
Arjun: Will you be mine ‘coz I love you.
Riya stared back in to his eyes for a couple of moments and then whispered “Yes”.
Both smiled at each other and Arjun leaned to her and asked her is a husky voice, “May I kiss you?” She closed her eyes affirming his request. And then, their lips met, she encircled her hands over his shoulder slowly massaging his hairs and his hands went to her waist. He kissed her lips passionately, sucking them, eating them to his heart’s content.His hands sneaked inside her T-Shirt to her bare waist making slow and random patters.
Arjun (whispered on her lips): I can’t stay away from you anymore.
Riya: Likewise.
Arjun & Riya cuddled with each other busking in the warmth of love.
Arjun voiced out his feeling for Riya in the most unusual way that anyone can think of, but that doesn't really matter, does it?
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