♡Gaurav's POV♡

I fail to concentrate on work since morning. My entire day has been spent in thinking of Roshni and our moments of yesterday. I still cannot believe she is willing to progress in our relation and that fact had me grinning like an idiot. 

Since 2 months, I was waiting for this moment. I kept dropping hints whenever I got a chance and brought gifts with silly excuses. I took her out more often and stopped talking of my past. Instead I initiated chats on present and even asked how she sees us after a few years. I knew she was understanding everything, but didn't cross question my intentions. She played along and I was satisfied that she was at least not pushing me away.

The slow gradual steps, which I was taking towards her heart were allowed by her. Never have I ever forced her or crossed my limits during this period. It was only when she got two gifts on my birthday. One as a friend, one as a wife and that gift had her efforts, her hidden emotions for me. She knew if she didn't even gift me anything then I wouldn't have complained. Yet she struggled to give me the best one.

When I kissed her eyes and cheek for the first time after seeing the gift, I lost control over myself. I would have even kissed her lips if she didn't hug me.

I smile wider, realising that she didn't push me at that time. Her hug was enough for me to move ahead and I gave her the gold pendant. It has a special place in my life and I am glad, she hasn't removed it yet.

At the pub, I failed to keep my hands off her and for a moment, I feared to have only sexual attraction towards her. Because Roshni deserves more than that, she deserves love and care. I am glad yesterday I never felt the urge to undress her and have sex. I was more than happy with the kisses and cuddles.

But when she removed my t-shirt to touch my bare chest and back, I swear I had a tough time in controlling myself.

We have entire life for sexual advancements. At this stage, we need time, understanding and space to accept our new feelings. Additionally, a woman is always conscious of her body and appearance when she enters this stage. Roshni isn't different, so I had restricted sunlight to enter the room and didn't touch at places where she can get uncomfortable. Her comfort and happiness matter to me the most. I don't mind waiting for weeks or maybe months for her to be ready completely.

For now I am mentally dancing in joy for taking this baby step successfully towards our love life.

"Grinning like a maniac. Should I bring a pregnancy test kit?" 

I turn on my revolving chair to find a smirking Jay, eyeing me with mischief. 

What the hell is he doing in my office? When did he enter? How long was he watching me?

"Oh! I just came 10 minutes back to see if you can leave early as I got a new movie's DVD, when you were probably day dreaming of yesterday because you and your wife went underground."

Did I asked that out loud?

"No. It's just written on your face."

I roll my eyes at his unwanted answers and ask, "When will you grow up, Jay?"

"The day you stop acting like a coward and confess your feelings to Roshni. Come on Gaurav, it's been 6 months since you have feelings for her."

I frown at his words and correct him, "2 months. I realised 2 months back on the Karwa Chauth night when-"

"6 months, son. 6 months and 3 days back, which was the day of your Roka."

I remain confused. Yes, I did share my feelings towards Roshni with him and Durga on the next day after I realised. They were happy and waiting for me to confess the same to her.

But how is he is claiming for the day of Roka?

"Why do you think I and Durga approved for Roshni? Because she insulted Tanushree? Or respected your past emotions?"

I frown as he smiles before informing, "The way you were worried for Roshni when Tanushree went to her with cruel intentions and threatened Danish for making her cry. We saw that day, what you saw two months back, Gaurav."

I lower my gaze, remembering that day. Indeed I was worried for her and angry on our exes for trying to hurt her. But I thought it was a friendly gesture.

"Roshni had reserved a special place in your heart from that time. You were protective towards her and didn't even realise that Tanushree's presence made zero impact on you."

That's true. Whenever I saw Tanushree, it left a negative impact on me. The past memories would come back to hurt me for a short period of time. But after Roshni's entry in my life, her existence seem to vanish for me.

I was only interested in Roshni, my Roshni.

"This is why we approved for Roshni. She awakened those emotions in your heart, which died 2 years back."

I smile as I couldn't deny this fact. She did awaken those emotions and I cannot be anymore happy to admit the same.

I pull my chair closer in excitement to inform Roshni's emotions towards me to him. But our phones ring at the same time with a notification. We find Durga's message, which filled my heart with fear.

Tanushree is back and talking with Roshni. Come home ASAP.

We face each other before jumping on our feet and running to the exit.

I will not allow her to take my Roshni away from me.

No.

#

The moment Durga opened the door, I locate Roshni near the dining table and run towards her.

But Tanushree comes in my way with a smile and apologises, "I am sorry. Ple-"

I push her aside with a glare and continue to race towards Roshni. I wrap my arms around her to pull for a tight hug. I won't let her go. Never.

"Please please, don't listen to her. She is a manipulative selfish person. I swear, I don't want her back. She means nothing to me, just nothing. Please don't leave me, Roshni. Please don't leave me."

I feel her hands, wrapping around me before I hear her sweet voice, "How did you think I will listen to a manipulative cheater and leave you?"

I pull away to face her to find her smiling at me before whispering, "Even if we hadn't taken that step yesterday and I was just your friend, I would have never allowed her to return in your life. You don't deserve to be hurt, Gaurav. You deserve happiness and care. So, I would have found a better girl for you, who-"

"No one is better than you, Roshni. No one."

She smiles at my words and I lean to kiss her nose, making her giggle with a blush as everyone's eyes are on us.

"Gary, have you really forgotten me and moved on with her?"

I roll my eyes in annoyance. Why is Tanushree even here when I am busy talking with my wife?

I turn around to kick her out of our home when I find Pratham, consoling his sister.

"Look Gaurav, my sister is so depressed. She needs you, please take her back."

I cannot believe it. He is consoling her and requesting me despite knowing what she has done in the past. I forgave him and killed his loneliness even after it annoyed Jay and Durga. I hide this fact from my siblings to avoid any harsh words at his direction.

How can he not see the damages caused by his sister?

I feel a soft hand holding mine before a whisper against my ear, "Sometimes we don't see the reality till a specific time. Leaving Pratham 2 years back wouldn't be right, but leaving him after a fair chance to fail at the end, won't be wrong. Friendship is never onesided, one should think of others as well."

I nod at Roshni's words, it's time I leave him. Our friendship was either his or Tanushree's benefits. No doubt he is a good brother, but he failed to differentiate between right and wrong. I gave him a chance after everything and it risked my own happiness. This is not how friendship works.

I turn to face Jay and Durga, my non-biological, who are glaring at Tanushree for ranting on how sorry she is.

This is friendship. They understood my feelings even before I did and gave Roshni a warm welcome. They befriended her to help her open up with us sooner and treated her like a baby when she was upset.

I owe them my life for their love and care.

"Gary please I am sorry."

I face Tanushree and shake my head in disbelief when Pratham gestures me to come closer. But I stand beside Roshni where I belong.

"First thing, there is no Gary here. Second thing, you were the one to breakup and leave even after cheating on me at my own home. So-"

"But she is sorry for her deeds, Gaurav. Please give my sister a chance."

"Chance, Pratham? Do you realise that I am married to Roshni? I have a family. You expect me to ruin my family for whom? A cheater, who is definitely kicked out by her rich ex-boyfriend and doesn't have anywhere to go, so she came here."

Tanushree wipes her tears and argues, "Don't be so mean. Mistakes happen. But that doesn't mean I don't deserve a chance. Everyone deserves a second chance."

Before I can reply, Roshni whispers, "Not emotions murderer and heart breakers. Is she for real? She is asking for second chance in this situation like she only lied to you about her various plastic surgeries."

I chuckle at her comment and pull her closer by her waist before whispering, "How are you managing to joke at this situation?

"Your non-biological father spends more time with me since I started my cooking career. His fault, not mine."

I chuckle again and go to reply, only to be stopped by Pratham, "How can you smile when my sister is crying here? When did you turn so cruel?"

Jay warns him, "Watch out, Pratham."

Tanushree suggests, glaring at Roshni, "We should talk in private Gary, there are unwanted people here."

She takes a step towards me and Durga pulls her back, while warning, "Dare you go closer to my kids."

Tanushree rolls her eyes, "For heaven's sake stop calling people of your age, kids because you can't have your own kids. And just accept the fact that you are infertile."

"How dare you!"

No, it wasn't Durga, Jay or me. It was Roshni. My lioness Roshni, who is glaring at Tanushree with every ounce of anger that her body can generate.

"You are calling Durga infertile, who took care of Gaurav like a mother after you left him. You-"

She takes a deep breath before asking, "You said you always loved Gaurav, right? Your old love hasn't died and only you can give him the love that he deserves, right?"

Tanushree nods with fear evident in her eyes and for some reason even I am worried of what Roshni is up to. I have never seen her so angry before.

She turns around to march in our bedroom and returns after a few seconds. She walks towards the living room and inserts a pendrive in the TV.

The pendrive, my wake-up call.

I shared it with her when she asked how I am cheerful again after being betrayed.

A video starts playing where Tanushree is pinned to a wall of the staircase, having sex with a random guy. It is taken from a CCTV recording of that building.

"The date of this recording is 2nd December, 2012 when Gaurav started his own company and received the first income. But instead of standing beside him and motivating him, you were busy fūcking a random guy. This is your loyalty?"

Pratham seem shocked because he definitely wasn't aware of this side of his sister. While Jay smirks as he had arranged this wake up call for me to put some brains into my depressed self.

The recording changes to another video of her having sex with another guy and Roshni raises her voice, "It was his birthday, his 22nd birthday. You denied to go for dinner even after he cancelled with his family. Is this your love?"

Many recordings play and Tanushree lowers her gaze to avoid everyone's gaze, especially Roshni who is burning in anger.

"Tell me my so-called Gary's lover, what kind of love is this?"

"TELL ME."

Tanushree jumps at Roshni's tone and Durga presses her lips to not laugh. I swear it scared me too.

"Look Pratham, your sister is silent. I need you to make her speak up."

I shake my head in disbelief with a chuckle. My lioness Roshni won't leave anyone when she is angry.

Pratham faces me to apologise, "I am sorry for her deeds and-"

"I don't take outsiders/strangers actions to my heart. You and your sister are outsiders to me now. So, I haven't taken her "deeds" to my heart nor anyone of you owe me an apology."

"Gaurav-"

"I will be appreciate if you two can leave us alone. I would like to spend the rest of the day with my true friends and wife."

"Gaurav-"

"Goodbye."

I didn't allow any of them to speak. They have created many problems in my life and I have done enough for them. Now I want to be selfish for sometime and think of only myself. I want to sit and enjoy my life with my family, which even includes Jay and Durga.

Once the outsiders leave, I pull the trio for a huge hug and feel something on my feet. I lower my gaze to find Romeo, who woke up from a nap and needs his share of affection. I lift him in my left arm and join back the hug.

This is my family and I won't let anyone part us. I need each one of them and I will protect them from the evil eye.

I love my family with all my Heart.

************

That's all for now.....will update next part as soon as possible.....hope you liked this part, do give your reviews...till then Keep Smiling and Take Care

My contact details:

Wattpad Profile - @WriterAnisha_2307
Email- [email protected]
Hangout- [email protected]
Facebook - Anisha (Link - https://www.facebook.com/worldofanisha)
Twitter - worldofanisha
Instagram- Anisha_23_07