Hello everyone😃
Guess who is back?!😉 I am back with an update for all of you. I am really sorry for the delay😒 I got quite busy. Anyways now I am back, but still not sure when I will update next after this. Anyways, hope this over 3000 word update is good enough to make up😳
Where did we stop?😉 Let me give a short recap for a reminder😳
Purvi is crying, waiting for Arjun, very firm in her belief that he will be back soon; her love will bring him back. We get to see a flashback romantic scene between ArVi on the morning after their wedding. Let us see what happens next😛CHAPTER 8: BITTERSWEET (2)
Purvi decided to go to work in spite of Archana and Dk's requests to sit at home and rest. She had a meeting. It was a project Arjun was handling before he left and she wanted it to be the best. She had worked hard on it. Struggled, spent sleepless nights she worked on it and now it was on its way of completion. She had many memories linked to this particular project, the times they spent working on it together were all what she missed. This particular project was very close to Arjun's heart and she wanted it to be a success, hence she was nervous about it. The project was on the verge on completion, but she was scared. Will it be a success? Will it be as successful as he wanted it to be?
She reached the office soon. May be the traffic was not as much or may be Arjun's memories that she was lost in, did not make her realise the time. He had left with this big gap, a void in her life where he was not there, yet he was always there.
The staff got up to greet her and she gave them a small smile. They too felt bad for their boss. They were a witness to the love between Arjun and Purvi right from when it blossomed and seeing Purvi this way made them feel upset and sad. Purvi walked in to her office, which was originally Arjun's.
She sighed as she entered the cabin. She still felt his presence in there. May be because it was here where she saw him the last time. She had left it the way it was, not moving a single thing from its original place so that it was perfect when he came back.
Sitting on the chair, she opened the file that was in her hand and began studying it.
"Hey honey!"
She glanced up. He was here. Her heart leapt in joy seeing him. Looking as handsome and dashing as always in his white shirt and grey suit. She gave him a small smile. He was leaning against the desk, with a huge smile on his face and twinkling eyes. She looked at him and was about to say something when he came closer and whispered something, "Baby, I know you are worried about the last part of the project, but do not worry, it will go well, sign the papers and be confident. I know you are nervous, but do not be. Trust yourself and you will succeed."
He came closer and kissed her on her forehead due to which her eyes closed.
"Arjun," She whispered and on hearing no sound, her eyes opened and she called him out again, "Arjun! Where are you?"
She realised it was just her dream, or a part of him who was in her heart, always there on her side, helping her, guiding her, giving her confidence. She was angry with him yet happy. He always did that. She yearned to see him, talk to him, hug him, fight with him but she could not!
Taking the frame present on the table; it had a photo of the both of them together smiling and lost in each other's eyes, she said with a smile, "Thank you for always being there." And kissed it.
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"Arjun," Purvi came in to his cabin. He was speaking to a few members of staff.
"Arjun," She called out a couple times more. When he finally looked up, he looked a bit irritated.
"What is it Purvi? You can see I am a bit busy! Can you not wait for a bit?" Arjun shouted.
Purvi looked at him with hurt in her eyes and left the cabin quietly. Arjun, however, did not notice how hurt his wife was.
Two hours later.
Arjun just finished reading the file and talking to his client. He looked around his cabin smiling. It felt so good having started on the project. It was his dream project. And he had worked hard to get the deal, but he knew he would have to work harder once it was cracked. Seeing the food laid on the coffee table he realised how hungry he felt and that it was way past lunch time.
"Oh no!" He exclaimed. He just remembered what he had done and felt awfully guilty about it. He had screamed at Purvi in front of the staff when all she wanted to do was have a late lunch with him. At that time he did not realise what he had done and had totally forgotten about it because he was really busy the whole afternoon. But he knew one thing, his darling wife would definitely be very upset with him and that he would have to appease her very soon. He was wondering how he would apologise for his mistake and it was no cake walk getting her forgiveness. He tried calling her phone. Initially, it was not answered but after a couple of calls, it was disconnected. He called his P.A to find out about Purvi but no one answered the call. Looking at the time he realised that everyone had left since it was already 5:00 p.m.
"Where will she be?" he wondered. He went out of his cabin, searched for her on the entire floor, but did not see her. Finally, he saw her at the end of the corridor, standing near the window which looked outside to the busy streets of Mumbai, her back facing him.
He walked to her, slightly nervous. He had not screamed at her for a while now and was scared of her reaction. Will the old feisty, angry Purvi be awakened? On reaching her, he placed his hand on her shoulder to announce his presence. She turned to see him and with an angry glare left from there.
"Purvi. Purvi, please listen to me. Please, at least once. One chance to explain." He requested. She stopped and turned.
"Explain what Arjun? How you insulted me in front of the staff? I was just calling you for lunch, so that WE could spend some time together, YOU get some time to relax but you screamed at ME! I am your wife Arjun and this is how you treat me in front of your employees? Leave that, I am their senior and after seeing this, they will not even respect me!" Purvi exploded.
Arjun felt awful for what he had done in that moment. He had not realised and just shouted at her in front of the staff. Purvi was bound to get angry and he had to appease her. Somehow or the other.
Purvi turned to leave in anger but Arjun held her arm and pulled her back. He back hugged her and whispered in her ear, "Hey hun, I am sorry sweetheart. I am really sorry. I was really busy and you came like that while I was in a meeting hence I got upset. You know nah how important this project is for me. What it means to me. I am doing it all for maa Purvi. I am sorry Purvi." On hearing no response he continued, "Okay, how can I make it up to you?"
Silence. He turned Purvi round so that he could see and her talk to her again. Her eyes were looking down while tears were streamed down her cheek.
He wiped the tears carefully with his thumb and kissed her on her cheeks. "I am sorry Purvi." He apologised once again and then engulfed her in a tight hug. On feeling her arms on his back after a while, he smiled and hugged her tighter. Looked like she had finally forgiven him.
When they broke the hug, she looked at him and said, "It is ok Arjun. I am sorry for overreacting. But I need a promise as well." He looked at her raising his eyebrows asking her what promise. "Promise me that you will never repeat this. I was really hurt Arjun. I felt humiliated. What must everyone have thought?"
"Ok, baby, I promise never to repeat this but you too have to be careful. Please do not disturb when I am working on this project."
She nodded at him and he embraced her.
"So you were saying something about making it up to me," she said mischievously her eyes twinkling with naughtiness.
"Yeah. I have made a mistake, so I have to suffer for it, don't I?"
She punched him on his arm which made them both laugh.
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They were in Arjun's cabin where the blinds were fully closed and there was no light except a small orange light bulb and the few candles that were lit on and near the table. Arjun took Purvi to the coffee table by holding her by her wrist and made her sit. He sat next to her then served the food in one plate and Purvi looked at him wondering why he did that. He took a piece of roti and dipped in some curry and yogurt, then took it near Purvi's mouth who smiled and opened her mouth to eat it but he turned his arm and ate it himself instead. Pouting angrily, Purvi took a bit for herself while he chuckled. The next time he placed a morsel in front of her mouth, she put it in her mouth quickly and bit his finger in purpose.
"Ouch!" He winced in pain.
She laughed and said, "that is what happens Mr.Kirloskar, when you mess with your wife."
He smiled at her and looked in to her eyes for a while and got lost in to them. Soon they were lost in a beautiful and intense eyelock. They gazed in to each other's eyes lovingly and then Arjun kissed Purvi on her cheek. Even in the dim light, she blushed a deep red. They then finished the meal by feeding each other.
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"So, where are we going?" Purvi asked Arjun.
"I am not going to tell you." He flatly refused.
They had their lunch/ dinner and had left the office. On the way Purvi realise that Arjun had taken another road instead of the usual one. And she had been pestering him to tell her where they were going but he completely refused.
Finally tired of asking and not getting a reply, Purvi decided to switch on the radio.
Zehnaseeb, Zehnaseeb
O my good luck,
Tujhe chaahoon betahasha zehnaseeb
I love you beyond limits, O my good luck
Mere kareeb, mere habeeb
(O the one) Near me, my beloved,
Tujhe chaahoon betahasha zehnaseeb
I love you beyond limits, O my good luck
Tere sang beete har lamhe pe hum ko naaz hai
I am proud of every moment passed with you,
Tere sang jo na beete us pe aitraaz hai
I have an issue with those which didn't pass with you
Is kadar hum dono ka milna ek raaz hai
Such secret is our meeting together
Hua ameer dil gareeb
The poor heart is rich now,
Tujhe chaahoon betahasha zehnaseeb
I love you beyond limits, O my good luck
Zehanaseeb, Zehnaseeb
O my good luck,
"I love this song Arjun," Purvi said. "I feel it symbolises us." She held his hand that was free and intertwines their hands. "My life feels complete after you came. And you became my lucky charm, my good luck. Thank you for always being there."
He squeezed her hand and kissed it gently. "Thank you Honey. You changed my entire life. You changed me. You changed a robotic, workaholic person to a person with feelings. One who cares about family, relations."
They looked at each other and smiled. Grateful to God for blessing them with each other's love and support.
Purvi was surprised as Arjun parked the car. They were at the beach. She looked at him and smiled. They both came out of the car, left their shoes in the car itself, held hands and walked to the beach. A couple of vendors were still there and on seeing them Purvi became really excited.
"Arjun, let us go have pani puri!" Purvi said.
"We just had food Purvi. It has not even been an hour and you want to eat already?" Arjun pulled her leg.
"Arjuunn! Please, come on! It is not like we eat Pani puri at the beach every day." She emphasised the beach as he looked at her with raised eyebrows and pulled his hand and dragged him with her.
"Bhaiyya, do pani puri. Dono teekhi banana." (Sir, two pani puris. Make them spicy.) Purvi said.
"How will I eat the spicy one Purvi. You know I cannot eat very spicy food."
"We can have kulfi after that." Purvi said.
Arjun chuckled hearing her response and looked at her. She looked so cute waiting for the pani puri. She had the innocence of a child sometimes and other times the naughtiness.
After having the pani puri and enjoying it, they went on to eat some kulfi. They fed each other, teased each other and had a great time. In fact, Arjun even smeared some kulfi on him on purpose so as to get Purvi wipe it. He gave her a really cheeky smile when she cleaned the kulfi near his lips while she shook her head and laughed.
They then held each other's hands and walked on the beach. After walking for a bit, Purvi saw another stall at a distance.
"Arjun, let's go to that stall there."
"More food?! Purvi we just had pani puri and kulfi that too after dinner." He sighed.
She chuckled and dragged him. The man at the stall was selling Rasgullas. Seeing them, Purvi got really excited. They walked towards the sandy side of the beach after making the purchase. They sat on the sandy beach and Purvi opened the container which had the sweets.
"We just had something to eat baby! And you still want to eat these rasgullas?! You are going to become a FAT wife!" Arjun chuckled.
Purvi hit him on the arm because of what he said and pouted. She took one and asked him to eat the whole of it without breaking to half.
"The whole?"
"Yes. That is how you enjoy it. Now come on, eat it."
Arjun ate the rasgulla and loved it. Purvi had one in her hand and she was going to eat it, but he snatched it out of her hand and ate it himself.
Purvi glared at him and said, "And I am going to be a FAT wife Mr. Khadoosloskar! What about you?! Fatty!"He laughed seeing her reaction and fed her one. After eating, they decided to walk on the shore of the beach.
The love birds walked on the shore of the beach, feeling the water beneath their feet, Arjun's arm around Purvi's waist while she leaned on his chest. Her arm was around his waist as well. They walked slowly, silently on the calm waters. They needed no talking or exchange of words, their silence even spoke thousands of words.
Breaking the silence, Arjun laughs. When Purvi asked him why he was laughing he said, "So today my old feisty Purvi was back in action, han?"
Purvi looked at him confused. With a cheeky grin he looked at her and "Today...in the office..."
He could not complete his sentence as Purvi splashed water on him. He stared at her shocked while she giggled, pulled out her tongue and ran away screaming, "yes. Wasn't she the one whom you fell in love with?"
After recovering from the initial surprise, Arjun laughed and ran behind her. He managed to reach her and stop her by pulling her dupatta. He bent down, scooped some water in his hand and threw it at her. She glared at him and then said, "even you became the old Khadoosloskar today!"
"You hated him didn't you?"
"Not really... It was actually fun having all those fights with you back then."
"Ohh okay. Since you like him so much, how about he comes back in action?"
Purvi pouted. "No. I like him but I like you more now."She said embarrassed.
Arjun looked at her and smiled. He brought her closer, put his arms around her waist and kissed her on the forehead. "And I like you the way you are. You are perfect."
Deciding to be naughty, Purvi gave Arjun a small push and he stumbled in to the shallow waters of the sea. However, he got up quickly when he heard her giggle and tease him. He reached her faster than she thought and splashed some water on her face and clothes. While trying to escape him (she was facing him and teasing and laughing) Purvi tripped in to the water and brought Arjun down with her because he had held her hand while she tried running away.
Both were partly wet, lying on the shore of the sea, with the only light being the moonlight, Arjun over Purvi. Strands of hair stuck to her face which he pushed behind her ear carefully while Purvi was looking deeply in to his eyes. He looked at her, admiring her beauty, the serenity on her face and her eyes filled with naughtiness.
He leaned in and gently placed a kiss on her forehead, then her cheeks and pecked her lips.
"I am sorry about today honey." He said sincerely.
She shook her head saying it's ok.
He then carefully got up and helped her up. They started feeling chilly due to the evening breeze and cuddled while walking to the beach.
"I love you." He said.
"And I love you too." She said, kissing him on his cheek.
He pulled her closer in to a hug and said, "It was worth it though, wasn't it?"
"What?" She asked.
"Me shouting at you and then making up..."
She pulled out of his embrace and pushed him while he ran after her, their laughter ringing in the atmosphere.
Purvi smiled coming out of the flashback. How she missed him, his laughter and smiled which lightened her day and her moods. But she was sure he will come back. She had faith in her love, his love, their love.
Thank you for reading😃 Hope you all like it and it was worth the wait😳
One thing, in case you did not realise the fight and the make up was a flash back😳
Once again thanks Mansi and Lads for your valuable opinions and help. Thanks a ton.🤗
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Edited by PrincessAshVik - 11 years ago
