It was only a sunny smile,

and little it cost

in the giving,

but like morning light

it scattered the night

and made the day

worth living.

I woke up with a start. I felt a hand on my waist. But sure as hell it was not him which would have maybe calmed me.

All those memories came rushing.

I have to see him, like see him right now! I don't feel guilty or anything but I want to see him and just want to make sure he is okay because sure as hell I'm not.

I looked to my side to see Mama hugging me and Ananya was sleeping on her other side. I slowly slipped out of her hold careful to not wake her up. I stood up only to be perplexed seeing Dad staring at me.

Truly this Dad and Son combo is really weird. He went out to the balcony I followed him without a word. We stood there for a second. Staring at the dawn which came with a musical silence, the soul hearing the melody that the ears could not. A new day had come, new possibilities, a fresh page yet to be written. Which is yet to be unfolded.

"I know everything. But trust me he is a good guy. He will let you go and let you decide whatever it may." The concerned voice of Dad cut through my revive. Even though it was concern I knew he was confident too.

Rather than feeling anger that he too stood with my Hubby dearest in all these facade I felt relived that the Psycho of my Husband is not doing this alone atleast Dad knew what he did.

Although Dad and me never had a good conversation still I trusted him as much as Pa not only him Ma, Ananya all three of them. I trust them just like my family.

Knowingly or unknowingly they became mine in between.

Dad kissed my forehead.

"Sometimes you have to go with the flow. It's okay to hurt him not because he hurt you but for the greater good sometimes your dear ones will get hurt but that should not stop you. Love yourself before loving others."

Even I didn't really know what I was doing I didn't know how to cope with this situation. I know I'm not ready for all these for NOW.

But this is life. We will never be ready we have to just go with the flow.

"Dad I'm going to him."

I told him turning to leave.

"Whatever. I have to go find a bed for myself and next time you husband and wife should buy a bigger couch for your room before fighting like there is no tomorrow."

I laughed to that.

"Now it's better. Always be happy."

He told me with a smile caressing my hair.

I knew he would be in the study.

Don't ask me how. I just knew.

When I stepped inside, there he was sitting ever so handsomely.

I gulped.

I could see he was not able to sleep from the prominent dark circles under his beautiful eyes. But that didn't do anything to this handsome creature. The 5'o clock shadow, the full lips making me remember the kiss we had. I licked my lips and looked around the lion's den.

Sure enough this room was a perfect reflection of him. Neat, well arranged,

as for the interior, the mahagony desk and the majestic couch placed in the side along with the dark shades of colour.

It really brought out a comfy atmosphere rather than a scary one.

And the best part, the books lining along the length of the wall.

I have heard somewhere that one's library speaks volumes about his personality.

And being the bookworm I'm I straight away went to the shelves.

Sure enough books of all major writers on Engineering and business thesises .

I found Wings of Fire in between.

Having no second thoughts I took it and settled down in front of his desk.

All along I could feel his gaze.

After a couple of seconds I started speaking. I knew he needed time and after all he is asking for a week I can surely give him that.

I took his card if it's that important to him sure enough I can give him a chance or us a chance.

Conversation with Dad and Mama was indeed filled with tension.

I surely didn't want them to interfere in this.

This is our battle to fight. And we will fight this together.

Ananya ran away with the card.

I can feel his gaze on me.

"I think I should go. Abhimanyu come and catch some sleep you look like a Panda"

I told him referring to the dark circles.

I wanted to laugh at the look he was giving me. Surely he was offended.

"A handsome panda?" He tried for some kind of solace.

Yes! I wanted to scream.

But I just huffed. We don't want his already big ego to grow anymore right?

With that I turned on my heels to leave. But suddenly my back was met with the solid chest.

The heat, comfort and many unknown feeling arousing in me. His musky scent was blocking my rational thoughts. I could feel his breathe on my neck he travelled through the side of my neck dropping soft kisses. His hands hugged my waist and pulled me closer I could clearly feel his 'intrest'. I felt myself falling apart. He kept on playing with my body with his fingers like it is a violin and he himself the Mozart.

I tilted my neck to give him better access. "Jay..." I gasped.

He suddenly stopped the moment broken. He stepped back.

What the hell!

I turned back and saw his eyes burning fire.

"What happened?" I asked or whined rather frustratingly

"Who is Jay??"

He asked rather ominously.

If not for the situation I would have kicked him.

"Excuse me??"

What was he saying

"I will ask again who is Jay?"

Wait...

Jay....

And I started laughing but when I looked towards him I saw he didn't find this amusing nor shared my jest.

"Give me your phone" I asked controlling my laughter.

He stared at me for a second but still gave me.

I googled Jay and showed him.

He gave me a sheepish look and took back his phone. Dan has a thing for gardening and birds. Yes! Birds. So when I saw Abhimanyu's blue eyes I remembered this bird. Blue Jay.

"You are a very possessive man Mr.Shekhawat." I whispered.

He pulled me closer by waist

"Only for you Mrs.Shekhawat."

He told looking into my eyes with a galaxy of emotions swirling in there.

An ocean which can drown me and I would never complain.

No longer able to hold his gaze I hugged him and rested my head on his chest. His heartbeat going at the same rate as mine singing a lullaby to me, his musky odour reaching my noses, his fingers playing with my hair.

We stood there savouring each other's presence.

Hugging each other closer just to make sure it was real and to never let go.

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