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CHAPTER 23

Shaurya caressed Mehek's delicate body while she slept peacefully. He achieved what he had wished. He pecked her forehead and carefully covered her body with duvet. He caressed her cheek and smirked at her afterglow. He got up to wear his clothes and walked away. He entered the kitchen, opened the shelf in farthest corner and pulled out the whiskey bottle kept well hidden behind other stuffs. He glanced at the bottle and told to himself, 'Six months. F***ing six months'. He had abstained himself from any kind of pleasure. Wealth, wine and women, all were forbidden for him. His mind was tortured by Mehek and he let his body to suffer alike. It was strange kind of offering to a superior power to grant him the boon. He poured the liquid from the exquisite bottle and took a sip of it. He thought, 'I was not easy. Hell it was pure torment to let her go. But I had no choice'. He still vividly remember how he dug out all dirt on Rohit and forced him to retrieve the case. Shaurya knew he will retaliate and was ready to take the attack on himself. It was only way to regain access to Mehek's heart. But Mehek surprised him by presenting a cooked up story of Vivaan's proposal. The day Vivaan landed in their lives, Shaurya had collected his details. He knew Vivaan was married and was under Mehek's compulsion. Over the time, Mehek had changed a lot, some for good and some for bad. 'But she shouldn't have forgotten about my nature', he smiled wickedly. It was big risk to let her free, to ignore her and to remain aloof from her. Yet slowly and steadily, he noticed the results. Finally she came back to me willingly, to become mine, forever. 'I love you, Mehek.Truly, madly & deeply. I promise I will do anything to bring smile on you. I will bring heaven on earth for you. Each day of my life will be spent to amend the agony I had caused you. Still it's a vow that you will never know secret of mine, that I never let you go' he thought. He smiled and rolled the glass between his hands. "I know what's going in that cunning head of yours", her voice startled him.

Mehek stood behind wrapped in the bed sheet, glaring at him. He was quick to compose, "Really?". She nodded, "No need to fret. Your secret is safe with me. Just stick to your word that you will love me to the moon and back". Shaurya was unsure whether she was referring to his clever plan or their past. Yet he played cool and lifted the glass to her, "Point taken, Love. So what are you going to do now?". She gave a vile smile, "Going to get a shower. I feel so dirty". She walked away slowly. "Don't spoil the sheet. If you haven't noticed, I have very less material goods here. I live life of a hermit", he humoured her. "Sure, Love", she gave a challenging look at him before leaving it there and walked away naked. He turned away and gulped his drink. Blood was rushing to his south side and sound of shower was arousing him further. Mehek was tormenting him and he wanted to enjoy every bit of it.

Mehek stood beneath the warm water and let it cleanse her. She felt pure and complete. Shaurya was her need and she was his. She wasn't scared to fight for her share of joy and pride. She ignored him when she felt him enter the bathroom and close the door. She had purposefully kept the door open to torture him with temptation. "Tired of playing Sage", she taunted him. He didn't bother to come beside her and enjoyed the enticing sight before his eyes. "Still bothered about spoiling your scarce earthly possessions , Mr.Khanna?", she taunted him as he stay away. "I thought you were tired", he said huskily. "I thought you were eager to compensate the time we had lost", she mocked him without giving him another glance and enjoyed her shower. He was quick to reach behind her and pinned her to nearby wall, "You will be the death of me". "My point exactly", she gave back with equal vigour, stripping off his attire. Soon the room was steamed with their ardent moans and groans.

AN YEAR LATER

Shaurya quickly glanced at his watch and asked his driver to hurry. He didn't want to upset Mehek. She was very particular about time. It's been an year since Mehek and Shaurya decided to give their marriage another chance. They bought a new home in city and lived there with Pari & Karuna. Mehek still handled White Chilies and drove it to new heights of success. Karuna was too delighted to witness happiness gracing her son's life. She enjoyed being granny of their daughter Pari. Tonight Mehek has thrown a grand party at White Chilis to celebrate its success and Shaurya had to rush to the venue. She glared at him when he entered hurriedly. "You are late", she said firmly. "I am so sorry, Jaan", he apologized but she was still angry."Pappa", Pari ran to his side. Her love warmed their hearts. From Micky and Shaurie, they quickly progressed to Mamma and Pappa. Shaurya tactfully used the situation to his advantage and picked up Pari in his arms. "Sweety, tell you Mamma not to scold me. It hurts Pappa", he pouted and Pari giggled. Mehek's anger melted away and he pecked her cheek.

Party was a huge success. By midnight, they all retired to their home. Mehek and Shaurya reached their room after tucking in their princess. Shaurya glanced at his wife who was busy taking off her jewelry. "What's this?", she questioned gesturing at a small gift packet near her vanity table. He shrugged his shoulders, "For you". True to her words, Mehek didn't leave any stone unturned to make his life hell. She fought and overpowered him, every single day in all possible ways. She had absolute power over his professional and personal realms. Life with Mehek was never bed of roses, infact it was crown of thorns. Still he accepted her deeds cheerfully. She had reins of his life and to his surprise he felt at peace being controlled by her. He knew she made him a better man and a better human. He looked forward to spend rest of his life with his shrewd wife. "Why?", she angrily asked looking at the exquisite diamond pendant he gifted. "Happy anniversary", he wished while removing his blazer and tie. "C'mon. We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary", she was sarcastic. "That was for the outer world, Mehek. It been an year since you gave me a second chance, gave US another chance", he hugged her from behind and pecked her. Though she had dedicated her life to torment him, her love for him is undeniably pure and unique. He had tactfully mastered his methods to gather pleasure out of her delightful tortures. He knew how to tame his shrew. She melted into his embrace and sighed calmly. She turned to face him and caressed his scars. He never sought treatment to remove them. Only one thing, she was unable to convince him till date. For him, those blemishes were reminders of his mistakes and believed they will never lead him to repeat the same. "I love you", she pecked his lips. "Me too", he smirked at her, "too bad that you forgot about it". "May be I didn't", she gave him a small box with a satin ribbon nicely tied around it. He was taken aback and quickly opened it to be amazed by its content. A pregnancy test stick with two clear lines on it. He looked at her being astonished, "Is it true?". She nodded and embraced him to whisper into his ear, "I am pregnant with your child". He was delighted and twirled her around. But soon he moved away and asked her anxiously, "Are you sure about it, Mehek?". "100%", she had no doubt that Shaurya is best father Pari could ever have. She was confident that he will do full justice to Pari and their children. "What shall I give you in return?", he was ecstatic with joy. "Just keep loving me", she purred. "You mean make love to you", he spoke hoarsely. She lowered her eyes, being shy. He lifted her chin to look into her eyes, "I am addicted to your love". She touched her lips lightly to seal his confession. "Me too", she rested against his chest.

THE END