Hi!

Second story in jealous Abhi series. Idea/requests incorporated are- Akshu's male best friend, engagement. There were many plot suggestions circling this so I'll try use them all here.

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Apsara and Akshat- Part 1

Today was the day of Abhira engagement- the day Abhimanyu Birla and his precious Akshara had long longed for. They will now be fiancés- their relationship officiated in the social eye; not that Abhimanyu needed the world's approval to call Akshara his. She had been his the moment he had heard her voice.

He knew there was no going back. He had fallen for her hard and fast. Hell! He did not even have a conversation with her before coming to her house to talk of their alliance. They had not exchanged 'I love yous' but he knew in his heart that they were meant to be. He could sense her like a breath of fresh air. Yes, his haste caused much confusion which, to be fair, wasn't completely his fault but his heart got trampled over- over and over. Yet, he forgave Akshara in a heartbeat because he knew he cannot survive without her. He was ready for a life with her before he'd met her.

He looked over to his soon to be fiancé sporting a bright smile as she spoke with Anupama and his own heart soared. His quickly wiped the lone tear and went towards Neil. Neil and Parth started to tease Abhimanyu the moment he stood by them but instead of the anticipated 'chidku' reaction, he laughed.

Akshara Goenka was smiling at something Anupama said when she heard a laugh- her Abhimanyu's laugh. She could pick it out from a thousand laughs. He looked over to see him doubling over something his cousins must have said. She couldn't resist her own smile getting wider. Anupama realized the change and smiled when she found out what Akshara was looking at. She shook her head and left to speak with her generous hosts. 'Young love!'

For Akshara, her love had not been as spontaneous as Abhimanyu's. She had taken her sweet time to get in touch with her feelings. And when she did- her past vows and feelings for sister kept meddling with her feelings for Abhimanyu. She almost ruined them both with her silence but ever since she held his hand- she had never stepped back for she had made another vow. To herself- to love this man with all in her.

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Abhimanyu and Akshara stood next to each other. Their rings sat proudly in their ring finger- declaring their status to the world. Everyone had cheered and now the party was on in full swing while Abhira were totally lost in each other.

Manish: Chaliye aap sb aaiye, ek group picture le lete hai.

Everyone gathered and clicked a picture. Many other guests and relatives kept approaching Abhira. They were wishing them and getting pictures clicked to capture a memory of the fairy tale engagement.

Abhimanyu: You look exceptional today Akshu!

He held her hand and studied his ring on her finger. He looked towards her to see she was looking down. A deep blush set on her cheeks. He looked at the crowd and forced his mind to abandon all thoughts of ravishing the blush.

Heyyy!!!!

Akshara gasped and looked up. she twisted her face away from Abhimanyu. Before Abhimanyu could make much- someone rushed on the stage and lifted her up.

Akshara: eeeee-

She held Abhimanyu's shoulders for support as she was leaning towards the side.

Abhimanyu: OYE!!!

The man stopped what he was doing and set Akshara on her own two feet. She slid her hands from Abhi's shoulders to his palms as she caught her breathe.

Akshat: Sorry sorry sorry!!! Itne dino baad dekha na tujhe to excitement rok hi nahi paya apsara!

Akshara, who had caught her breath by now, moved out of Abhimanyu's grasp and smacked Akshat's shoulders.

Akshara: Apni hi best friend ki engagement me late se ane walo ko koi mafi nahi milti..

Akshat: Yrrr!!! Flight delay ho gayi thi...tu samajh na! Waise bhi tujhe itni kya jaldi thi- thoda wait kr leti..

Akshara: Oh hello!! Mahurat naam ki cheez hoti hai...aur kyu wait krti mai tumhara? Tumse thodi krni thi sagai!

Akshara humped and poked her tongue at him. Abhimanyu studied the exchange. It was clear this man was Akshara's friend. She had never mentioned him before though. They seemed close to him. He looked at Akshara happy face and childish gestures- it was clear she was comfortable with this Akshat. He felt something in the pits of his stomach- something he couldn't quite understand.

Abhimanyu: Akshu!! Tumhara bharat milap ho gaya hai toh mujhe bhi milawao..

He forced a smile on his face.

Akshara: Oh haan!! Main excitement me toh bhool hi gayi...Akshat meet Dr. Abhimanyu Birla- my fiancé and Abhi ye Akshat hai- mere college time ka dost.

Akshat: Hi!! Aur ye dobi ne ek baat sahi nahi kahi...sirf dost nahi- sbse accha dost!

Akshat smiled and offered his hand to Abhimanyu. Akshara rolled her eyes at the 'accha dost' comment. Abhimanyu shook his hand and sized the man up and down. Joke of a muscle and a normal built body- he could take this man down in a single punch!

Abhimanyu: (in mind) ye kya soch raha hai!! Dost hai Akshu ka...mujhe kyu marna hai isse?...but sukoon zarur mila iski pitai ka sochkr..

Suhasini: Abhimanyu beta..Akshu..chalo dono...party toh lambi chalegi pr tum dono pehle kuch kha lo...humne andr wale room me khana lagwa diya hai..bahar to koi na koi mehmaan ata hi rahega....(looks at Akshat) arey Akshat! Beta tum kb aye..

Suhasini chatted with Akshat. It was evident he was close to Akshara's family too. Abhimanyu stared at him with squinted eyes when he felt a soft hand of his forehead. He looked away and saw his Akshu smiling at him as she pressed away the frowns on his forehead.

Akshara: Kya hua?

Abhimanyu: Kuch nahi..

Akshara: To smile kro Mr. Birla......ye tumhari hone wale biwi ka hukum hai..

Abhimanyu smiled. This lifted his mood. He held her hand and went towards the room where Suhasini had arranged for them to eat.

Akshat: Arey ruko ruko ruko!!!

Abhimanyu clenched his jaw as Akshat appeared before them.

Akshat: Mai bhi chalta hoon, I'm so hungry... andr wale room me hai na..

He held Akshara's other hand and pulled her hurriedly. Abhimanyu's nose flared. He looked up and took a few deep breaths before following his fiancé and her pest of a friend.

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Akshara was sitting next to Abhimanyu when Akshat pulled a chair next to them. Much too close to Abhimanyu's liking.

Akshat: accha ye toh batao....what is your story? How did you to meet? Iss jhalli ko ek top class surgeon ne pasand kaise kiya?

Akshara blushed while Abhimanyu muttered- 'Jhalli nahi hai vo!'

They told him a quick, less complicated version of their story.

Akshat: waise Abhi right!?

Abhimanyu: Abhimanyu!

Akshat: yeah right right. Thanks man! Mujhe baccha liye tune..

Abhimanyu raised a brow, egging him to go on.

Akshat: Mujhe lga nahi tha Apsara ko is janam me samjh bhi ayega kuch. College me itne ladko ne hit kiya ispr, date ke liye puchte they...iss jhali ko samjh hi nahi ata tha....mujhe lga ki mujhe hi iska haath thamna padega but you! You man! You saved me!

He joked while Akshara made a face.

Abhimanyu: (in mind) College...kitne ladke!....date....aur ye hath thamta!? Mujhse dubara hath millaye bs...aise hath milaunga ki kissi ka hath nahi tham payega.... (looks at Akshu)....Meri Akshu! Kitni sweet hai, kitni seedhi si hai......sbko meri hi Akshu chahiye...

Akshat: Accha mai hath dho kr ata hoon...

As soon as Akshat left, Akshara turned towards Abhimanyu who was lost in his own thoughts. She smirked. She was very happy to be engaged to the man she loves and was on cloud nine. She slowly slid closer to Abhimanyu.

Akshara: (in mind) haye! Is suit me kitna pyaara lg raha hai...thu thu thu....

Abhimanyu had removed his suit jacket before sitting. His tight vest highlighted his fit body.

Akshara: (in mind) tu kitni lucky hai Akshu!

She raised a timid finger to his arm and brushed it against his veins. Abhimanyu's eyes snapped towards her. She blushed and looked down but her finger trailed up his arms and landed on his shoulder. Pulling herself closer, she slowly lifted her lashes to look at him. Abhimanyu was blown away by the look of love she gave him. He pulled her closer. Akshara felt flushed under his intense gaze, Abhimanyu cupped her face and started to close the distance.

Apsara!!

Abhimanyu: (pulls back angrily) isse maar doon? Zyada miss toh nahi karogi na?

Akshara: Abhi!!...karungi!! tumhe! Kyunki murder krke tum jail chale jaoge...

She joked and turned towards the door. A second later Akshat marched in with her favourite flavour of ice cream.

Akshat: New lovers jahan ho wahan announce krke hi aana chahiye..

He joked and offered Akshara the bowl. She giggled happily and took the bowl.

Abhimanyu: Abhi isne dinner bhi pura nahi kiya hai aur tum ye kya le aaye...le jao isse..

Akshara's face dropped. She pouted at Abhimanyu.

Akshat: Arey chill! Ye humesha se khati hai...aur koi time nahi hai ...iska favourite flavour ye kissi bhi time kha skti hai..

Abhimanyu looked at Akshara looking at him with big doe eyes. The doctor in him wanted to refuse but the lover in him couldn't resist the face.

Abhimanyu: bs thodi si...aur khana khaogi phir acche se..ice cream koi meal nahi hai..

Akshara nodded and started to gulp the ice-cream.

Abhimanyu: (in mind) I didn't know her favourite flavour...

He looked at Akshat who too was busy smiling at Akshara. Soon, Akshara finished the bowl.

Abhimanyu: bs ab! Chalo ye kha lo...

Akshara: Mu ka taste kharab ho jayega Abhi..

Akshat: haan..

Abhimanyu: Tumse pucha!? Akshu!

Akshu stuck her lower lip out.

Abhimanyu: (in mind) kitni cute hai ye...ye third wheel ki tarah nahi baitha hota toh....nahi nahi! get your mind straight Dr. Birla!

He offered her a bite from the spread in front of him and Akshara reluctantly opened her mouth but before he could feed her, Akshat held Abhimanyu's wrist and twisted it slightly towards him, eating the morsel.

Abhimanyu: Aye!! Kissi aur ke haath se jakr kha...Akshu! ye kaisa dost hai tumhara!?

Akashara: Akshat!!! Ye kya baat hui!?

Akshat: (chewing) Sorry sorry sorry.....but dekh na isme upar se nuts dale hai, tujhe allergy hai na! Yr job hi bol tu apne gharwalo ke baare me...inhe yaad kaise nahi rehta ki tujhe allergy hai iski!...mai na Kairav bhai se bolunga iske baare...tujhe door kya bheja us Arohi ke liye- lgta hai tujhe bhool hi-

Akshara: (suddenly sad) Bs...khate khate baat mt kr...ew ew lgta hai..

She said in a slow voice and excused herself.

Abhimanyu glared at Akshat for making his Akshu sad but he himself was feeling pathetic. Did her really know her?! These small things about her? I couldn't disagree with what Akshat said about Goenkas but he himself did not know this, was he any better than them.

Akshat: Arey! Apsara yr!!....(turns to Abhimanyu) Uh! Mai dekh kr aata hoon..

Abhimanyu's jaw ticked and he stood up with a start.

Abhimanyu: Koi zarurat nahi hai..

Akshat: She is feeling bad, you eat mai-

Abhimanyu: Maine kaha KOI ZARURAT NAHI HAI........I will go...

Akshat: Don't fret! Mai do second me mana lunga and you chill

Abhimanyu: You chill, tum guest ho humari ENGAGEMENT mein..

He gave a fake side smile and marched towards the door and stopped right before leaving. He did not turn but said loud and clear- ' aur haan, do minute lage ya do ghante- MERI Akshu ka mood thik krna ata hai mujhe..So you enjoy, I can take care of MY Akshu'

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Thoughts?

What do you guys think? Does Akshat have a romantic interest in Akshara?

Mini Rant:- I have seen so many age shaming comments on social media regarding HC. Mostly comparing him with Mohsin. This is such a cheap thought process to have, in the world we live in- I thought we have better sensibilities but guess not.

Probably they are just bitter fans sad about Kaira/Kairat plot wrapping up and I am not sure if they even read my book seeing they are not Abhira fans but humour me- what is the point of comparing HC's and Mohsin's age?

And logically stating- Kartik, when introduced, was probably a fresh college graduate looking for job while Abhimanyu is already an established surgeon with multiple degrees. The story of Abhimanyu's character has started from an elder age compared to what Kartik started with! And it is stated Abhimanyu is older than Akshara. The casting team of yrkkh is capable enough to select actors for characters. I so wish people grew up. They learn a lame joke to calm their hater hearts and keep puking it all over the internet.

Sorry, Had to get this out of my system!

xoxo