KIARA POV

2 DAYS LATER, WEDNESDAY

" I am having a problem with operating this phone, I am sorry but it is not user friendly." I put it on the table and then push it so it reaches the other side.

When my phone broke due to an extra tariff at the time when Karn made my name public, he gave me a new phone when I was leaving for home that very night. I did refuse but the phone is a necessity so I decided upon paying him. Turns out I could buy a gold ornament for the price of the phone so, I am paying him on an EMI basis. He refuses, tried to scare me off by being furious but I stood on my ground now, he does take money but keeps it separately.

" What happened now?" Arjun asks picking the phone from the table and inspecting it.

" I was trying something and it got locked now, I can't open it. It asks for some numeric passcode..." I say feeling defeated.

" Do you have that box?" Arjun asks me to do something on his phone which was the same as mine.

" Yes."

" There will be a code in it. When you go home enter that and do not try to do something which might be against the privacy of the user that's why it gets locked." Arjun bends down to get a portable charger from the drawer and puts mine on a charge.

" I had to spend so much money for a strong cover, a glass guard." I should not have taken this.

"It is a great phone, you are not getting the hang of it," Arjun explains showing me his phone.

" Hang of it? What does this new generation ' slang ' mean? " I ask scoffing. People are so laid back that they are making words small, using weird terms and whatnot.

"It's not a new generation slang but an informal way of addressing certain things which you will not understand," Arjun says sounding offended.

" It makes me want to ' barf '. " I laugh at my joke.

" That was a nice ... " I say between my laugh but Arjun looks at me with a scrunched forehead and a tight smile.

" Barf means to vomit in informal terminology." I explain it to him with so much excitement. He does get it but does not even crack a smile.

" You have no respect for raw humor." I say feeling offended.

" I do have a great humorous taste but that was not it... it could work with your friends you know all the judges." Do I sense sarcasm behind his words? Oh yes.

" Was that your attempt at being funny ?" I ask with extra sweetness.

" No, It was so not. " Arjun exclaims. I did hit a nerve there.

" Come on let's get to it." I stand hurriedly and hold his upper arm to make him stand.

" No extra pressure sides, alternate your steps ... " He tries to make me understand like a toddler.

" Arjun, this is something almost every Indian kid did ok so, I know this. Get in bed. " I pull him forward using force and push him towards the bed.

" You seem eager to get me in bed." Arjun says perching himself on the center edge of the bed. A mischievous smile gets plastered on his lips as he puts out its hand on his sides and leaning backward using them as support.

" Hey! I take it back, who said you aren't funny? " I say clicking my fingers.

" Hop on. " I climb on the bed like a ladder and stand. Arjun moves like a worm to lie down in the center.

" Do not put extra pressure otherwise I am out of the coming series. " He then turns to lie on his stomach. I slowly keep one of my foot on his back avoiding the spine then the other and start walking softly with my arms wide in the air to balance myself.

" What the hell! " Arjun moves to make me fall straight onto his back on my haunches as my knees digging in his back.

" Argh... " I press my hands on his back with my hands where my knee must have hurt.

" I am sorry but you moved suddenly... why did you move? " I hit his shoulder blade and then continue with my massage.

" I thought someone kept a pillow on my back. " Arjun says in a muffled voice as his face is planted into a pillow.

" I do not weigh that less. " I bend down to look at his face. Arjun takes his head out of the pillow to look at me.

" Yes, you do." He says slowly and abruptly turns onto his back, making my legs straddle his lean waist and my upper body falls on the side.

" Why did you do that? " I say gaining my composure back and sitting straight.

" You are weak Kiara," Arjun says softly holding my wrist between his index finger and thumb. Worry flooding his eyes as his eyes rake my whole body.

" I never gain no matter what I try. Ghee ka dabba le lu toh bhi nahi ( Even if I drink a whole box of butter ). " I say rubbing my hand over his arm.

" But you are quite handy, I love that." He says throwing his arms on my back to bring me down to his face. He kisses me briefly before letting as we both move back slightly looking at each other. He smiles bringing his lips on mine again. I hold his face in my hands and crush my lips to his furiously in a very demanding kiss. Arjun's hands go around my back, tracing my back then into my hair.

" We should stop now ... " He says in between but we both are so engrossed to pay heed.

" Kiara... " He says again after a few moments, this time I pull away. We stare at each other holding our eyes looking for confirmation, I nod and go back to kissing him.

" Why are you still wearing that ?" I said pulling his T-shirt. Arjun laughs and removes it showing his chiseled, beautifully carved body. I move back to take my time taking it his rock hard chest. He holds my waist and gets up to put me down on the bed, his body hovering over mine but not touching as he holds himself up through this elbow on my left.

" I am scared that I'll put my weight and you'll suffocate. " He says softly, worries laced in his voice.

" I can take it. " I say smiling, pulling him down to my lips. He kisses me with all his heart, caressing my arms.

He moves his lips to my jaw and the to my neck making me breathe loudly as a moaning sound erupts out of me. I keep my fingers tangled in his thick locks, massaging his scalp. Arjun's face travels downwards to my collarbone as my body heaves with tingling and euphoria. In all the movement my top rides up to my midriff. Arjun places his hand on my bare waist, doing slow movements definitely to calm me. His hands travel further onto my back making a shudder go down my whole body. Arjun stops and moves back.

" Don't worry, we don't have to do it. " He says softly caressing my cheeks with his thumbs.

" I...I want to. " I whisper placing my hand on his heart. My nerves calm down feeling his heartbeat under my hand. Arjun grabs my hand to move it to his lips, kissing it.

" Take deep breaths. " I follow his command by breathing until it turns normal. Arjun comes back down kissing my crown.

" Tell me when you feel uncomfortable. " He says caressing my head. I nod with a smile which he happily returns.

His hands now travel down to my waist the upwards, his eyes lock with mine asking for permission which I happily give. He slowly removes my top as I throw my hands up to get it out.

Arjun takes in my body as if there isn't any sight as beautiful as mine making me throw all the insecurities out of my mind as my body eases completely. We go back to kissing, his lips travel down to my neck and upper chest and then a question pops up in my mind.

" How many sexual partners have you had? " His movements stop as he withdraws back looking at me trying to figure me out.

" You want to talk about sexual partners... like right now? when we are here ... " My face flushes red as I nod.

" Just out of curiosity you know.... sexually transmitted diseases are a real problem you know... " I say in a louder tone.

" I have not had a sexual encounter in the last year ... and in the past whenever I had it was protected. Our school gave us sex education in class 9. " He says smiling.

" I did get sex education too .... but my knowledge about is by reading the articles that come occasionally in the women's magazine I have a subscription for. " I speak fast.

" And I read that once a couple was in between their course when someone walked in on them in quite a controversial position. " My eyes widen as I remember that. I look at Arjun horrified to which he laughs.

" The room is locked and there is no one who would just barge into my room. " He says moving his hands up and down my arms, slowly.

" I am not experienced ... I never did it you know... " I say nervously. An emotion flashes across his eyes as he keeps looking at me. He bends down to hug me tightly.

" Why are nervous about it? It does not matter what have you done in past or not, it's about us, right now at this moment. " He whispers into my ears seeming unfazed by my weird timing of question and my confession.

" I am not on birth control, I read that you should be on one. " I say before I could stop myself. I see Arjun's

Body shake as some sound comes out.

" Ok baby. " He says still hugging me as a laugh breaks out of him.

" Does it hurt? " I ask playing with his hair. Arjun gets up and sits beside me, his face serious.

" I do know but this is what I have heard. " He says looking away.

" Hey! Can't be that bad right? If it was that painful people would not do it. " I say getting up slightly on my elbows. Arjun looks at me in understanding.

" You are right. " He leaps down to kiss me. Our body connects again, as piece by piece our clothes disappeared.

" I'll be gentle, I promise. " He says devouring my lips in a small kiss but it had the same effect as others.

The sun meets the dark sky outside as the moon takes over. The world still for us, invisible strings sewing our bodies together. Arjun makes love to me, worships my body as I feel alive.

" I love you... " I whisper harshly, controlling my breathing as we both roll down from our highs. Arjun holds my face, looking at me as if it is just me who holds him together from further on, the same emotion that I feel.

" Kiara Singh, I love you so much, you trusted me for something so precious... I am telling you this now, there is no going back from this, me, us. We live together, we die together, let's make a home together. " Tears roll down my cheeks as Arjun kisses them.

" No more tears... " He murmurs giving me a feathery kiss.

" Happy tears... " I say smiling, my fingers roaming on his face. HE IS MINE.

" I can allow myself some of that too. " His eyes turn glossy and I hug my close to my heart, skin to skin. We sleep together in each other's embrace watching the moon take over, a testimony to our night of love.

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I try to change my stance but a heavyweight on my waist restrains my movement combined with the muscle pain in my lower abdomen. The last night flashes through my eyes and a smile break onto my lips. I slowly turn to look at Arjun who was sleeping peacefully, holding me close to his chest. As I move, his hold on my waist tightens but eases when I stay there.

His hair is all over the place so I brush them back looking at his sculpted face.

Arjun Malhotra is HANDSOME! This man looks the same throughout the day, even when we wake up. I trace my fingers over his jaw and his face scrunches. I stop my movement, carefully withdrawing my hands. Arjun brings me closer to himself, my head in his neck I throw my hand over his midriff snuggling into him.

I woke up again feeling that someone is watching me, I slowly open my eyes to find Arjun staring at me.

" Good morning. " He says kissing my cheek. I turn to lie down straight onto my back, stretching my arms above my head but the pain in my lower body stops me. Arjun must have seen the discomfort in my face because he gets up hastily, moving soothing hands on my stomach.

" Does it hurt? " He asks with worry.

"It is mild ... nothing that's can't be bared. " I move to get up, Arjun supports my back giving it some push. Placing myself against the headboard, I close my eyes briefly as I hear shuffling movements on my right. When I open my eyes after few moments, Arjun is dressed in his trousers holding a small pouch.

" This is a battery-operated heater ... " He places it on my lower abdomen and sits on the edge, massaging my legs by putting some pressure.

" I feel so tired. " I say with half-open eyes.

" We slept late... you should take a day off. " A primal emotion shining rich in his eyes.

" What makes you think I would be so tranquil at a workday, it a National holiday otherwise I would have run off in the middle of the night. " Arjun looks at me admirably.

"You would. How do you feel now? " He adjusts the temperature of the hot bag.

" You asked me like a minute ago but now I feel hungry. " I whine like a child.

" A lot of energy was drained... just rest I'll be back... " He says laughing and leaves the room. Wrapping the blanket around my body, I walk towards the bathroom collecting my clothes from the floor, the movement making my lower body hurt. I suddenly remembered reading something about bleeding, scared I turn to look at the bed closely but there is none. Huh!

I get into the shower, the setting was already on a hot shower. I smile looking at it because Arjun must have done it thinking about my discomfort. I get out freshly showered, hot pouch pressed against my stomach. I walk out of the room to the dining area where the house help is already setting up the table. I look at the clock it is still 8: 50.

Arjun emerges from the kitchen with a tray but stops as soon as he spots me.

" You should have stayed in bed. " He gives me a disapproving shake of the head but I walk further to sit on the chair. He follows the suit placing the tray in front of me.

" You have to eat everything. " I look at the big tray horrified.

" I would blast ... that's too much. " I say pointing at the big tray.

" Kiara, I read that to replenish the energy and strength women should eat extra after you know... " His voice turns into a whisper by the end of the sentence.

" I can try... " I start with eating the kiwi and apple salad.

" How did you know all that? " I ask him chewing.

" Cosmopolitan US. " He turns on his screen to show me the article.

Karn comes to sit at the chair right opposite to me at the other end, sleeping on the table.

" Thanda ho jaega karn ( it will turn cold ). " Arjun says shaking him.

He lazily starts putting the first thing he sees in his mouth making Arjun shake his head at his behavior. He gets up to set a plate for me, placing it in front of him. We all have our breakfast in silence as Arjun keeps his hand on my back, moving, caressing it at a comforting pace.

" Kiara, you didn't go home last night.. "

Karn asks breaking the silence, my glass of juice stalled midway. Arjun grabs it from my hand before it completely fails, I turn to look at him but he looks at thoughtful as me as to how to avoid this conversation.

" She slept here... we were watching a movie and before you know it was midnight so she stayed back. " Arjun says after a few months, sounds plausible.

" hmm.... she does look worn out. " He points at me using the fork then goes back at eating. I sigh in relief but that does not last long.

" Why are you holding a hot bag? " Karn asks giving me a quizzed look.

"Umm.... my stomach was hurting so... " I tried not to stammer but couldn't control it.

" Take a pain killer after eating. " I nod at him, sipping my juice.

They slept right after breakfast after taking a pain killer that Karn for me. The pain, energy drain, and due to medication I slept for about 5 hours of dreamless sleep and by the time I woke up, I was refreshed.

" You can drive, right? " Arjun asks me again.

" My legs are not immobile besides I do not feel any fatigue or discomfort. " I hug him tightly, giving assurance.

" See, that was a tight hug, wasn't it. "

" Oh! It indeed was ... " Arjun says holding my bicep.

" Bye... "

" Do you have to go? " Arjun asks as we walk up to my car.

" I do. I'll see you in some hours anyway ." I take my place in the driver's seat but Arjun stands in front of my door preventing it from being shut.

" I am getting late. " I try to push him off the door which he does lazily. Arjun leans against a tree on the driveway giving me a look of happiness, satisfaction, and contentment. Our emotions tuning with each other.

" You have to stop looking at me like that. " I shout playfully.

" Baby, I won't. " He shakes his head once with a delightful smile.

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Note - In a past chapter I mentioned that Arjun has a series in 2.5 months. I started giving a timeline since then and going by it 1 month and 20 days have passed. The story will end by that time frame.

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