Virat&Manvi ff -Tblby#2 (link for the 3rd thread- Pg 151 :D) - Page 45

Heus girls! Hope you all are keeping fine 😊 Thank you so much for being so understanding about the delay, it seriously made me feel less bad about keeping you all wait... I hate doing it but had no option. Well I have an interview tomorrow, actually this is the second one in the same place, I hope it all works well for me... I am nervous as hell but I couldn't let the Sunday go without posting a chapter... blame the nervousness for any mistakes 😳

So here you go 😃 Happy reading 😉

Chapter 33

Walking around the house, his eyes scanned the whole house for the person he had been longing to talk to, every step he took, his mind was getting dominated with a new question, he didn't know what he was feeling regarding her silent treatment or the way she was trying to keep him away, was she so desperate to create a distance that she even didn't want to be on his presence?' he didn't know what in particular hurt at that thought but it felt as if his whole body was under an evil torment.

Manvi who was lost in the conversation with Pooja didn't hear or notice Virat who was searching for her, she hung up the call with Pooja and turned to leave the room but was now standing in front of Virat who looked pretty hurt and confused, she avoided looking into his eyes, he had hurt her deeply, he had promised to share his pain and happiness with her, he had promised to treat her as a friend but he had broken it as if all those promises meant nothing for him... Maybe it really didn't' her heart said, and that single thought made her turn and walk away from him.

Virat tired to say something but didn't understand what he was supposed to say, he was so restless, so impatient but standing here in front of her, words refused to form and he didn't have any other option but to grab her arm to stop her from walking away.

When he held her arm... That moment she realized that it wasn't just the hurt of him breaking the promises he made, but it was also her helplessness of not being able to take him out of the darkness he was dwelling in, love for her was not just an emotion where you feel all tingly and enchanted, it was way more than some reactions and it was way more than pleasure and happiness. She wanted to be a part of his life, build a home with mutual acceptance and interest.

"Chodiye Virat ji," Manvi didn't want to turn, but she knew she had to, she knew that she had to make him see what she was going through.

Virat held her gaze as soon as she turned to look at him, they gazed at each other for long minutes, lost in each other's eyes, lost in the sea of emotions it carried, her eyes filled with helplessness and his eyes filled with confusions, what they both failed to notice was the love which was overpowered and covered by their own fault of reading and understanding each other's emotions. Manvi was too occupied in her own vulnerability of being unable to support the person she loved. Virat was too occupied in his own bewilderment about his feelings and her reactions to his presence lately.

Manvi tried to look beyond the confusion she witnessed in his gaze, she didn't understand why there were so many secrets and unvoiced emotions between them, she had tried, she had done everything which was possible, but she still couldn't break that invisible wall which was keeping them apart, and she was disappointed... and she didn't realize what disappointment in a relationship could do to them, you may try to ignore or subdue the feeling but you will not be able to stop it from influencing your actions. Manvi looked away breaking the eye lock and Virat tightened his hold on her. Manvi turned, she wondered how she was going to escape this situation without making a scene, and that was when he tugged her to him and wrapped his arms around her waist, her back pressed to his front, so tight that Manvi could feel his thumping heart along with hers.

Virat moved the soft pile of hair away from her shoulder, just so that he could graze her ear with his breath; Manvi felt her entire form shudder with ecstasy and nervousness, all the emotions she possessed so far long forgotten. Her lips trembled and eyes fluttered close.

Virat's eye's were covered to the world too, he wanted to feel the warmth she emanated, he wanted to know what really all of these meant to them, her petite and trembling self in his arms gave him what he was searching for days now, he didn't feel guilty for wanting her anymore, he didn't feel guilty for letting go of Roshni and bringing Manvi to his life. Roshni was special for him... she will always be, he knew in his heart, there will always be a part which will have Roshni in it, there will be a small amount of regret which will keep reminding him to value what he possesses and that is what was making him so restless when it comes to Manvi. He couldn't let her go, he could not bear any more of her denial and he certainly could not witness her helplessness and disappointment.

"You said you will give me time..." his voice was silent, extremely controlled but it clearly depicted the havoc which was brewing inside him, the breathlessness it held and the slight caress of his lips on the side of her face was doing nothing but making it hard for Manvi's already quivering heart.

"You said, you will give your whole life for me, you asked me to never let go," his actions and words were getting desperate with every passing second and that was when he decided to turn her around with a swift, Manvi's eyes met his and her stomach flipped and twisted, making her hand clutch his shirt.

"You know that I am trying... I am sure you can see that I have let you in, phir?"

Virat knew that this wasn't what he expected to happen or to do, he had made up his mind to give in, but the trapped emotions were too much to hold onto, keeping too much of unsaid emotions in your heart was tough, it felt as if his insides were all filled that he couldn't even take in oxygen to keep his heart beating. And whatever he wanted to say or ask, was laced with so much anger that he wanted to go back in time and put everything back in its right place.

Manvi kept avoiding his gaze, not knowing, how she should manage the situation.

"Can't you see that I have accepted you in my life, given you that place in my heart which I thought I would never give anyone... Can't you see?" Virat was loud but he didn't care, he was too overwhelmed to notice anything which was happening. "What else do you want me to do...? I,"

Manvi who was trying to avoid him so far, turned to look at him as soon as her mind grasped what he meant by giving her a place in his heart, she didn't want him to say anything beyond that and her palm covered his lips, not letting him speak. She could feel his tensed body, she could feel his rapidly beating heart and she could also sense how much weight he had been bearing all these days. Manvi loosened her fist which was grabbing his shirt, then flattened her palm to smoothen the lines her earlier action created while her palm which covered his lips moved to cup his face, his slightly grown stubble pricking her soft skin.

Virat who locked his gaze with hers understood that, maybe out of anger but he had finally managed to express what he was going through all these days. He tried to read her emotions but failed as she gazed at him with an expression which was too complicated for him to understand.

The soft beige curtains around them danced in the soft breeze which was also playing with Manvi's strands, Virat's right hand which was holding her, raised and then moved the locks which were tickling her cheeks, making her eyes close and blocking the pathway to her soul. Virat didn't mind because he already knew what she was feeling with the tight hold she had on him, he knew that she had submitted herself for him long time back but now he also knew that she was happy doing it.

When Manvi closed her eyes, and when she felt his breath tickling her skin, she expected him to capture her lips and take her into a different world all over again but she realized that true happiness laid only when he placed a soft kiss on her temple and didn't break the contact for long blissful moments.

Virat wanted her to know what was in his heart, he might not be able to express himself with words but he knew that his actions would speak and Manvi will never fail to understand his unsaid words.

They were both lost, immersed in the pool of love, that love, which they have been thriving to acquire, to feel and to express. Being in Virat's arms has always been bliss for Manvi, but today, everything about it was different, not opposite but different, what she was feeling was inexpressible, his hold wasn't tight but it was an assurance, his touch wasn't passionate but not any less adoring, his lips on her skin wasn't demanding but it was comforting. This was a whole new experience for her and she had no qualm in being with him like this forever.

Manvi's sense told her to move away, when she heard a creek, but her heart didn't want to loose the warmth Virat offered, she squeezed her eyes and pressed her face more onto his chest and Virat adjusted his hold, making themselves feel more comfortable.

"No use, we'll leave them alone." Manvi heard Viren's silent words and her senses came back to life in a rush, springing away from Virat and snatching away his comfort along with hers. Manvi blinked her eyes to get a clear vision and her face heated up seeing all her family members except dada ji, smiling at them teasingly. She tried to hide behind Virat but was astonished to see him completely fidgety and nervous... his face flushed and gaze avoiding everyone in the room, Manvi couldn't stop her lips from curving into a smile.

"Ha ha... mom look at Virat," Viren diverted all the others attention from Manvi to Virat,

Virat who overcame the initial embarrassment gave a threatening glare, making Viren stifle his laughter immediately.

"Viren, usse thung kar na band karo aur joa, Ja kar so jao," Swamini tried to act serious but the smile never left any of their faces... she shook her head and dragged Viren and Jeevika with her, knowing that they would want to tease Manvi who left no qualms in teasing them while their shaadi.

"Manvi, we should leave too..." Padmini smiled at Virat while holding out her hand for her daughter who took it immediately and left the scene, not wanting to embarrass herself in front of her in-laws anymore.

"Good night beta," Prakash patted Virat's back before following the mother daughter duo,

Vanshika who was looking at Virat with a tender smile, turned when he caught her smile, not wanting to spoil his mood, she was about to walk away when Virat called out for her, her legs froze but her eyes filled with tears, tears because he addressed her as mom' after very long painful years. She blinked back her tears, not wanting to breakdown or revive the painful memories.

Virat couldn't prevent himself from stopping his mother, he knew he had created a big gap between them, thinking that he was punishing her for keeping him away from her, but the past few weeks with his heart starting to mend he realized he had been punishing not only her but also himself by doing so, hurting his mother was the last thing he wanted to do, be it in his childhood or after growing up. He had wanted to mend his relationship with her, be that old Virat who adored and treasured his mother, but he didn't know how, he didn't know what that first step was. At this moment, when he wanted to stop her from walking away, when he said mom' it felt as if that was the first step he had been searching for, addressing her the way he loved and did all those years in his life.

When Vanshika looked at him, she could no longer hold back the sob which she tried to stifle, Virat rushed forward and hugged his mother, his eyes heavy with tears. Vanshika held her son tight, the mother inside her wanting to comfort her son but also wanting to scold him for making her go through so much pain. But she couldn't speak; she couldn't speak a word when he continuously begged for forgiveness, saying many incoherent words. She knew it wasn't just him, she knew it was also her fault that they had drifted away from each other, she was guilty but she never tried to mend their relationship.

"Shh..." Vanshika shook her head, wanting him to stop and let her speak, "I am sorry too beta." She finally managed to speak, looking at his red and remorseful eyes. The mother and son hugged each other again, happy, relieved and looking forward for a better future.

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