Arjun Draupadi Kalyuga FF: Their Story Rewritten (Chapter 18 up!) - Page 39

Catching flights can be a task, especially one that is early in the morning. The surroundings are mostly in a mess, the breakfast left unfinished on the table, the phone being checked and rechecked for any change in the schedule, while an uncanny worry remains at the back of the mind -- if the toothbrush had been kept inside the suitcase, which now rolls down the stairs, stretched by its handle, towards the car that waits just outside the main gate. But there wouldn't be any time left to do any kind of rechecking as the plans to reach the airport a whole three hours early would have already gone down the drain, and the clock would be ticking.

This was precisely what had happened in the Panchal household, which had been in an uproar as mostly everyone had been running around but the two who were supposed to actually catch the flight, Arjun and Draupadi. Thanks to their night time adventures, the two had woken up later than they would have liked, when Bum had knocked loudly on their respective doors, which had made almost everyone rise from their deep sleeps, and the morning had soon turned noisy and crowded, unlike the usual silent ones. After Bum and Kunti had finally dropped their last instructions, and Shikha had shouted to her sister to send her the pictures of the decorations as the duo had reached the patio, while the others who just preferred staying in the background told them to call once they reached, the two had finally sat in their car, that had sped off soon after.

They were now seated near the gate where their flight was to take off from, sighing in relief, as they had made it to the airport just in time, while the boarding had begun. After reaching the domestic terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, they had rushed through the security check, running with their boarding passes in hand, frantically looking around. Arjun's eyes were now fixed at his ladylove, whose nose was red from running around in the morning chill. Suddenly, Draupadi turned his way and caught him staring. She gestured with her eyes, and raised her eyebrows, while he grinned smugly and nodded in the negative. Draupadi narrowed her eyes at him and was starting to question him when their turn came to show their boarding passes, distracting her.

Soon, the two of them were in their seats, waiting for the plane to take off as the flight attendant finished giving her instructions. Arjun was telling Draupadi that he had informed the team to be ready since they would go to check the arrangements straight away after reaching the hotel when they heard a man shouting, while the woman next to him was trying to calm him down. It was evident that the man was scared of take offs. While Draupadi was clearly sympathising with the man, the woman and how lovingly she was urging him to sit back into his seat caught his attention, and a light bulb went off in his head.

Just then, Arjun heard her say, "Poor man! That's the first time I am seeing someone scared of take offs, such a pity. Arjun have you..." she turned to face him but paused mid-sentence. His face was absolutely pale, and he was fidgeting with his shirt buttons, and rubbing his hands in intervals. She had often noticed him doing it when he was anxious.

"Are you alright? Baby, what happened?" she asked, concerned.

"Nothing...just..." his voice became inaudible as the announcement for take-off was made.

"Oh my, you are sacred of take offs." It was more of a statement than a question and immediately Draupadi took his hand in hers, placing a kiss on it. She smiled at him, trying to calm him down but she could feel him tense and then as the plane started moving, his grip on her hand tightened and she saw him gulp several times.

In that moment, Draupadi didn't know what to do, her mind went blank and all that came to her mind was one thing. "Arjun, look at me".

Just as their gazes met, before he could comprehend why she had asked him to do so, her lips crashed onto his. As the plane took speed and took off, their kiss deepened, their tongues meshed and their fingers entwined. Draupadi was lost, lost in him, the intensity of it cascading into her.

After what seemed like eternity, she finally heard him say, "Baby, the plane as taken off."

Breathing heavily, Draupadi moved away, her face flushed. But as the haze of passion cleared, she understood the meaning of his words and looked out of the window. Indeed, she could only see the clouds and patches of land but how had he noticed it.

"Yes, I do see that. But how come you noticed it?" she asked with hooded eyes.

"Well, I was lost in that mind blowing kiss but then I happened to notice that the attendant was coming here and I didn't want you to be embarrassed. But you do look thoroughly kissed", Arjun grinned his lopsided grin at her.

Draupadi's eyes widened considerably and her jaw hung open. Seething with anger, she felt the strong urge to throw him right out of that plan, more so when the man had the gall to wink at her. Clenching her first, she took a few deep breaths, trying to control her anger, and bit the inside of her cheek, preventing herself from shouting at him.

Arjun had known she would be angry but when the flight attendant came next to their seats, smiling wider than necessary at Arjun, and Draupadi opened her eyes on hearing her too-sweet voice, he knew she was fuming, and she looked straight ahead without even so much as sparing him a glare. Oh boy was she pissed.

"Sir would you like anything?" she batted her eyelashes.

Before the man beside her could answer, Draupadi spoke through gritted teeth, "The thickest magazine you have available here on board."

The woman's surprised gaze flew to hers, and as she noticed that the woman seated next to the handsome man was the same who was on most of the magazine covers in front of her on her table-trolley, all she could do was look at Draupadi exuding charm and grace, with wide eyes. Draupadi noticed her actions with a slight smirk and then raised her eyebrow. Understanding the gesture, the woman immediately handed over the thickest business magazine she could find, almost fumbling with her next words while Draupadi smiled politely and turned her face towards the window nonchalantly as the attendant started addressing Arjun next.

"Sir, would you like something to drink?"

"Just some water, please and for the lady..." he turned to Draupadi, who instead of looking at him; spoke to the woman, "Nothing except some privacy, for now".

The already intimidated woman shook her head and smiled nervously, before pushing the trolley further in into the first class cabin. Just as she made an exit, and Arjun was about to open his mouth, the magazine from earlier landed right onto his head. Although he had expected her to do something impulsive, the suddenness of this action took him by shock and he gaped at her.

"Don't you dare ask me why I did that. You already know very well", Draupadi hissed.

"Baby, I am sorry but I thought it would be fun to romance on the flight and I knew you wouldn't do it otherwise. Feigning the fear seemed like the best option."

"Really now?" she cocked her eyebrow.

"Really. I wanted some romance, after all it's our first time together on a flight", Arjun then leaned in and whispered huskily into her ear, "Plus there is still time for us to join the mile high club, and I would like that on the private jet", his warm breath fell on her earlobe and she sucked in air sharply as his lips came in contact with her skin.

"Baby, someone will see. It's just an hour long flight now and we will have a room in the hotel", Draupadi pointed out half-heartedly, her cheeks flaming.

"Does that mean you aren't mad at me anymore?" Arjun's eyes twinkled.

"No, not really." As Arjun kissed her on the cheek, the back of his palm rubbing on her cheek, her eyes sparkled with mischief. Not being mad doesn't mean I won't take my revenge Mr. Kuruvansh.

...

The flight was short and comfortable and both of them had fallen asleep during the last hour of the flight, Draupadi's head resting on Arjun's shoulder. The same flight attendant from earlier had woken them up, and when Draupadi had frowned at her, having woken up first the woman had scurried away.

Now, they were both in the car that had arrived to pick them up from the hotel, which wasn't too far away from where they were. While Arjun was busy instructing Satyam to settle the clauses for their merger -- that was on pause till the wedding celebrations ended -- through the Bluetooth strapped onto his ear, Draupadi was texting Dhrishtadhyumna that they had reached Udaipur, the city famous for its historical significance, a city of seven interconnected lakes, and the former capital of the kingdom of Mewar.

Exactly five minutes after passing the Udaipur City Palace that Draupadi planned on visiting soon, they had reached their destination, the magnificent hotel, The Oberoi Udaivilas. As they stepped out of the black sedan -- that had glided smoothly into the driveway and then halted -- they bid goodbye to their friendly driver Ram Singh, whom they had spoken to through the half hour drive, and were welcomed by traditional Rajasthani music and by Satyam and Malini, who were standing there with I-pads in their hands, looking like CBI agents ready to arrest them, with work. The thought itself triggered a slight smile on Draupadi's face and just then Arjun whispered into her ear, "Here are the romance interrupters. Oh, I swear they'll throw work into our faces."

And so it did happen, because Arjun and Draupadi were taken around the hotel -- that overlooked the Lake Pichola and had an intricate layout of interconnecting domes and pavilions -- very briefly and were then deposited at the Kohinoor suite where they were briefed about where the clothes had been kept, where the wedding favours had been kept, where the gifts were, that the numerous sweet boxes would be delivered soon and the respective venues of the various functions.

"Okay, thanks Malini, Satyam. We would like to get a list of the rooms that have been booked as well as who is staying in which one. Also, I hope our luggage has been sent to our respective rooms", Draupadi questioned.

Malini, whose glasses were at the bridge of her nose, pushed them up and then answered, "Oh, Draupadi but this is your room. You are supposed to be sharing this suite with Shikha ma'am. The others are in the different suites till then."

Even before Malini could reach the end of her sentence, Arjun cut-in, agreeing with her, preventing Draupadi from saying anything, while she glared at him. When they had finally been left alone, he turned around and Draupadi charged at him like a fiery tigress, "You are the one sulking when Bum interrupts the romance and now you leave opportunities like that", she snapped her fingers at him.

"Baby, you think I'll leave any day of my week?" he pointed out, amused.

Draupadi narrowed her eyes at him while he continued, "You know your assistant has a strong sense of smell when it comes to you, right? Plus, it would be better if our stuff stays in our rooms because it'll be easier when the family arrives. As it is, the James Bond duo would have to stuff up this suite with lots of stuff other than just you and Shikha di and if I would have agreed in front of her, our relationship would have become public since I saw your brother flirting with her, and we know he will spy on us..." Arjun went on about why he hadn't pressed on staying in the same suite but Draupadi now knew what the actual reason was.

Arjun had started controlling himself around her after she had admitted to wanting to take things slow. Although he had been romancing her, secretly visiting her room and even won the challenge but he hadn't ever crossed any limits, even when she had been willing to do so. She had lost control in her room the day before, but he hadn't. He'd only kissed her and then vanished. But now, she didn't want to be clandestine anymore. She wanted to accept her feelings for him, because they had come a long way since their first date and their first kiss, they had connected on an emotional level and she recognised her feelings for him now. As she looked up at his face, admiring his features while he had turned to the side, she knew that she would have to show him that she had developed deep feelings for him, that she was ready to take the plunge, to give their relationship the name it so deserved and she vowed that she would accept her feelings on this trip itself.

Draupadi jerked out of her thoughts as Arjun clicked, "Earth to Madam! I know that I am too sexy for you to control, and that you had fantasies about seeing me shirtless in our room, but since that isn't happening we'll have to make do with something else."

Her cheeks flushed, a deep red merging with her skin tone as he winked audaciously at her, a smirk settling on his face. Before she could reply, the brazen part of her brain chimed in.

Tell him; how you fantasise about him, not only shirtless but let his imagination roam down a little'.

"You know I can actually enjoy my adventures like this, probably trouble you at night, not let you sleep", came Arjun's voice as he strode closer, eliminating the distance between them, and she took involuntary steps in the opposite direction, baffled.

This is your chance businesswoman! Your hot man is in front of you, go grab him, and kiss him till he forgets everything but you.'

"You'd probably be ecstatic that Bum isn't here so you can do what you left incomplete in the closet", he caged her between himself and the wall, encasing her waist in his strong grip while her blush grew deeper.

Look, even the top two buttons of his shirt are open. You know you want to, do it businesswoman. Don't be stupid, drive him crazy, lady.'

While Draupadi didn't know who to reply, her conscience or the gorgeous man in front of her, Arjun was enjoying unsettling her. It wasn't everyday when you caught the tigress in a position like that, and he meant to use it to his advantage. Her eyes that seemed to have a mind of their own wouldn't meet his teasing gaze but chose to be stuck to those two buttons of his dark green shirt.

"Maybe you had wanted me to keep kissing you like this", Arjun placed gentle kisses on the side of her neck, along her jaw and on the corner of her mouth, making her moan. She closed her eyes, as he continued his ministrations but the voice sounded again.

Do it, before he turns your legs into jelly, and you into a useless mush. Show him who you are.'

Draupadi's eyes snapped open and before Arjun could realise what was happening, their positions were switched and his arms were above his head, while he was trapped between his ladylove and the wall. She leaned in, her face dangerously close to his and when he expected her to kiss him, she whispered into his ears, her mouth barely grazing his skin, "Or maybe, you wanted all those things, and more", her voice enticing.

Arjun could feel heat radiating through his body. He was a prisoner in her arms and gladly so. But seemed his tigress had other plans, "Well, keep them to yourself, because I have to go and rest. Enjoy in your room, have your little fantasies, while I have mine", she winked and then continued, taking a few steps back, "Oh, and close the door behind you, I need some privacy", he started to chase her but by then she was already into her room which she had dutifully locked, while he was left behind in the living area of the grand suite looking longingly in the direction of the door.

But he wasn't one to accept defeat so easily, because he had other plans for the Lady of His Dreams'. "Fine, get some sleep because you'll need it. Anyway, I'll meet you at the river bank at eight, baby", and he walked away.

...

It was ten minutes to eight and Draupadi had just stepped out of her suite, locking it and slipping the card-key into her purse. Her heart was fluttering as she followed the man whom Arjun had sent to escort her. It had been evening when the bell had rung and she had received a box along with a note. She had immediately been able to recognise that the note had been sent by Arjun, after all it had his seductive smell o n it. And when she had opened the box it had been an elegant white floor-length Anarkali suit with delicate golden motifs and a deep pink dupatta. Oh his obsession with white!

That had been the invitation to their date, which she had happily accepted. Soon after, she had started to dress up. Her makeup was minimal and her hair was sliding down her back in natural waves. Draupadi had accessorised the outfit with chandelier earrings, the only jewellery on her, and had completed her look with studded golden stilettos. That day, she had made sure Arjun would be swept off his feet and that was precisely what happened when she reached the lakeside sharp at eight and found him waiting for her, because he had extended his hand towards her in a trance and his penetrating gaze had not been ready to leave her. But in his casually tucked shirt and denims, he had taken her breath away.

Arjun then led her to the Shikara that was waiting for them, stepping inside first and then lifting her slightly, pulling her into the boat, which had bright curtains with traditional Rajathani embroidery. As they settled in, and the boat drifted away from the shore, he took her hand in his, pulling her close.

The lights from the shore were being reflected on the water, and it was as if all elements of nature were partaking in making their time together special, as the birds chirped and they could hear the sound of traditional folk music coming from a distance.

None of them wanted to disrupt those peaceful, delicate moments. Words didn't seem necessary as their hearts started beating in harmony, conveying to them each other's feelings. Their gazes met and the world seemed to come to a standstill, the sheer intensity of their exchange sending a jolt through them.

Finally, Arjun managed to break the silence, "You look beautiful, why don't you wear white more often?"

Draupadi gave him a heart stopping smile before she answered, "Why, because it is your favourite colour?"

"No, it just...it just makes your face glow. Yes, it is my favourite colour, but my favourite colour on you is red", his eyes seared through her, his mind lost to a certain vision.

"Then why didn't you send me something red?"

"Because then I wouldn't be able to control myself around you", he answered honestly.

Not knowing how else to react, her insides filled with a warm feeling and she wrapped herself around him tightly. Arjun was taken aback by her sudden response, but more than surprised he felt her thoughts transfer to him, and involuntarily he did the exact same thing, embracing her close to his heart. As she sat in his arms, her mind wanted to say something. Then don't.

...

Their boat-ride was followed by a quiet, private dinner under an intricately carved dome decorated with a curtain of Marigold flowers and lit by candles, and across them were the Jag Mandir and The City Palace. After savouring the traditional food, they walked hand in hand to the suite.

Throughout the evening, both Arjun and Draupadi had come to realise a few things, the most important being that in the past month they had both understood each other well, and that they had come to share something that was too precious. More than just each other's favourites, they had become acquainted with knowing their partner's little habits, of knowing how they would feel about certain situations or react to them. It was as if they had known each other for generations, each time their eyes locked, centuries would pass between them, and a strong sense of dj vu enveloped them.

When Arjun had planned their quiet time together, he had only done what his instinct told him to do. He had noticed her spending time by herself in her room with a cup of coffee and normally a book or something else after coming from work, but more than that it had just felt right to have the privacy because he did remember that she had always liked contemplating, thinking in silence and just spending time with herself, or did he? Was this something told to him by the part of his brain where he always imagined Draupadi in a red sari and himself in white, was this the part of his brain which told him that they were meant to be together, that they had suffered as lovers in the past, that their story was not new to the world, but a story being rewritten?

Arjun reflected on this as he inserted the card that Draupadi had handed him into the lock, opening the door to the suite. He didn't know if what he was thinking was right, if the visions he had were actually memories, but for now, he meant to make the most of his time with his ladylove who was looking as delectable as ever, and make their getaway a success.

TBC

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i'm thinking for which i should comment, update or trailer...😆 Okay, first update

uff uff uff!!! I'm fanning here!!! kya lajawab update tha!!! Nd kya sahi timing bhi!!😆 lolzzz... let's come to the update now...

Haayyy mere ArYa!!! Well, isn't the code compatible??😆 i'll call thm arYa now... but possibilliy goofing up with ur pitashri, putri!!!😆

Choro isse...

woww... romance in plane... unique!!! Arjun is soo naughty!!!😉 Nd our fire queen... wouhhuooo!!!

Nd which type of revenge will she take!!!😉 thing to ponder abt...😉😆

Romance interrepters!!😡 Btw, is satyam here satyaki??

Nd wowww... MEWAR!!! naam se hi garv hota hai!!! Bta nhi kyun ranaji ne uss shutterbox par uss city ka naamkaran kia tha... it should be pratappur!! Nd not to forget, it would hv been great place for romance before!!!😉 okay, before i get into pratap mood, i should divert to the main topic...😆

White dress nd arjun's obsession for white... hehehe... white toh kan kan se arjun ke saath juda hua hai!!!😳 Nd red with our fire queen!!😳 Dono milte hai toh banta hai pyaar ka cutie pinky!!😳 Wow, kya analysis hai!!! * clapping to myself*

Nd boat romance... with shuddh desi river... desh ki mitti ki khushboo mein hi hai romance! Kahi aur jaane ki kya zaroorat!!

Uff, why u mentioned rajsthani platter!!! First of all, i'm hungry, second of all, i'm salivating even at it's mention, nd third of all, kitchen se bangan bharta ka smell aa rhi hai... so sab milake, I'M RAKSHASHI NOW!!!

Thank god ki maine yeh update nhi likkha, nhi toh instead of ShaJa, oops ArDi, i would've diverted into PraJa!!🤣(Waise shaja aur aur praja mein rhythm bohot aa rha tha...😆)

It cute cute cute cuteness overloaded!!!☺️

Sorry, forgot to mention abt tht trailer...😆

Tht trailer was too good baby!!! muaaah!!! Nd those couple moments... ohh wowieee!!!!☺️ maybe it's the first time any video trailer is given for ny FF at leas i think in MB related FFs!!

Di deffo give london thumakda song!! I've cause for it, nd i'll PM u !!😉 then even u'll rush to make it part of sangeet and make ArYa dance on it!😉