After few weeks.................

Anusha's POV

I was in the hospital when Dad called me....

He told me that he is in a meeting right now in Chandigarh and Mom is having fever.

He want me to go and accompany her to a general physician whenever I'm free as Mom and Bebe are alone at home. I immediately took a cab right after his call ended and arrived khanna mansion right away.

Further he also told me not to tell this to Siddharth now. He'll be worried. So I decided to tell him after Mom's check up when I'll get all the updates.
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I took Mom to our family doctor's clinic. Thank god she is just having mild fever due to cold. The doctor said she'll be fine within few days. So I decided to live with her instead for some days.

"Mom take these medicine and have rest, I'll take care of the dinner." I said while tucking her inside the bed.

She nodded " Thank you bache"

"It's okay mom. No need to thank your daughter" shaking my head I kissed her forehead.

"Anusha! Sit here with me for a moment" she asked with a cute smile on her face.

"of course Mom." I said and sat beside the footrest of her bed and started massaging her legs.

"It's okay beta you don't need to do that."

"Relax Mom! I'm your daughter..right?"

"Yes" she sighed

"Then let me do what I'm doing" she smiled at my nonsense and closed her eyes resting.

She needs to take rest... Then she'll be fine.

"Beta I'm really lucky to have you as my daughter-in-law. You are very nice bacha, you take care of everyone, specially my Siddharth. I know........ he is hard to deal with because of his lack of patience and his short temper but trust me beta he is a nice guy." She said after opening her eyes.

I smiled shyly looking at her "I know Mom. Now you just relax and....... don't need to worry about anything. I'm here....... I'll take a leave now it already evening and I need to prepare dinner."

She nodded smiling while shifting herself under the bed in a more relaxed position and after watching her getting comfortable completely I left the room.

It's 7 in evening I'm preparing dinner along with Kamla aunty the cook here in khanna mansion..... when door bell rang.

She started to move to get the door when I stopped her.. "wait I'll get the door....till then you start making chapattis" and then I made my way to the front door.

I know who this could be and he'll be worried... Knowing his mother is sick.... Only I know how to control him...

Hhhh.... Let's do this.

I opened the door.

"Hey! Hi." I said calmly because I know my reaction affects him alot.

His face was anything but calm, eyebrows creased, pulled tightly together, expression pale and shoulders were like... they are carrying the whole world on them.

Fuff....

" Hows mom?"

He asked the moment he entered the living room keeping his coat and bag on the sofa, almost shoving.

His head filled with worry lines and face pale he was looking so worried, when he didn't found her around.

" She is fine and........ sleeping right now. Doctor said that..... she's just having cold and fever is it's response. She'll be fine by tomorrow"

He nodded and ran upstairs towards Mom's bedroom taking two steps at a time.

I picked up his belongings from the sofa and followed behind.

He got settled on a circular stool kept beside Mom's bed, holding her hand, he kissed her forehead.

Meanwhile muttering something under his breath like he is promising something or expressing his worry to no one.... but himself.

I smiled. How much he loves his mom.

He then left her hand and after loosening his tie and folding the cuffs of his sleeves till the elbow he sat beside mom's legs and started massaging them.

I made my way to him and stood in front of him, he watched me with a confused expression and I just smiled blinking my eyes assuring him in my own way.

I kept his stuff on the bed and moved my hands up to pull out the tie from his neck so that he'll be comfortable, he watched me in amusement.

After taking his tie and other stuff from the bed, I motioned him to go freshen up and change his clothes, he nodded and asked for two minutes. Nodding I smiled looking at him and turned to leave the room.

Not before making a last glance at him.

I always knew that he cares for the people around him to be more precise the people who are a part of his life and after living with him for this long, long around our journey of 6 months of being together I feel like no one can be better than him.
He is the best!

He is too good to be real but indeed he is real, in front of me alive and breathing. I always thought a man belonging to this rich family will mostly be like a spoilt brat, cares for no one but himself. Just like my cousins and rest of the relatives.

He is the best example of an ideal son, an ideal brother and....... more for an ideal husband. He made me accept all those things I was running from. He made me realize there is happiness in being a part of someone's life, to be a reason of someone's smile.

I was a troubled kid my whole life, the silent one, always rebellious did exact opposite what I've asked to, never once listened to anyone, did whatever came in my mind.
I love my family but never say this to them because I don't think there is any need to express myself, before any word could escape my mouth they are already aware of it, they say my actions speaks louder than my words (words that rarely come out).

That's the reason of me being a silent type. I'm not expressive but transparent to my parents, siblings and now.... For him too.

I'm selective when it comes to open up with people, I'm an extrovert to the world who thinks I'm perfect inside out but they don't know I've several flaws in me. That I can't figure out my own feelings and can't express myself in words in front of the people I care, which leads me to hurt them without any intention.

I thought he'll be like me too stubborn, aggressive, childish, drama (which he is), non- expressive and short-tempered but he is far better than me, more expressive, a complete extrovert in both the worlds, an organized man who knows how to balance his professional and personal life perfectly, knows how to control anger and be patient..............he is a good boy but sometimes.............. I doubt calling him a complete good boy....... he is more like a wicked man, a tease..... with naughty intentions....

Especially when it comes to me.
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Following morning I woke up early so that I'll be there in the kitchen before Mom. So that she won't start cooking. She still needs rest.

I took off from my job so that I can look after my Mom. And my family.

We had our breakfast.
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Around 12 in the afternoon everyone is settled in living room having discussion on random topics. When......

Bebe decided to play her card!!!.....

" I don't know how many days are left in my life. I want to see my great grandchild now" Bebe said pouting and then looking at me and Siddharth expectedly.

Always ready to play her old-age-card. Always!

I swallowed hard due to nervousness, because I know where this is going.

"Anusha! Siddharth! I think Bebe is right. I'm also eager to see my grandchild" Mom said looking at both of us with the same expectation.

I looked over at Siddharth. Who was looking at me already. His expression was unreadable. I'm shy but the idea of having kids filled my stomach with butterflies.

I was embarrassed. Wanted to hide my face. Looking at him with pleading eyes to please change the topic.

On the other hand his forehead kept some creased line. He seemed tensed!
What's up with this man frowning suddenly?

"I think both of you should start a family now. It's already been around six months of your marriage" dad said looking at Siddharth.

He returned this afternoon just after we had our lunch.

Siddharth smiled genuinely and then nodded.
"Ofcourse Dad"

I tell you this man is bipolar.
Suddenly changes his expression. Always shocking me.

Bipolar Much!

During evening I decided to make laddoos for everyone. I asked Kamla aunty to take her day off, I'll manage for today.

I was in the kitchen making laddoos when suddenly someone hugged me from behind.

A familiar smell hit me and the same pair of hands embraced me.

I smiled and turned, met with a smiling Siddharth. Who else it could be?

"Thank you for everything" he said pecking my lips making my eyes open wide.

He continued pecking me again and again giving me no chance to reply.....when I pulled myself back a bit and he groaned.

Trust me hubby I also wanted that to continue!

I giggled and said-
" There is no need to thank me. You know I love them too. So I did what I have to, she is my Mom too. " I said after gaining some sense. He nodded and pecked me one last time.

"What you are making?" he asked peeping through my shoulder. Still not leaving me.

I struggled and tried to free myself but no use. So I sighed and turned back to continue my work.

"I'm making laddoos for everyone".

" I love sweets" he said while resting his face in the crook of my neck.

" I know" and smiled looking at him.

Our face too close just according to my liking.

I don't know when did this happened but I always found myself relaxed in his arms. It's like he is my support. He holding me to him gives me strength, makes me more comfortable. I felt like home in his embrace. He is my home.

My life changed after accepting everything around me, his house turned my home, his love turned to be my need and I don't think I can live without it now.

I was never uncomfortable with him. I was always shy and self-conscious but I don't know what changed in me these days. I found myself confident with him. I love it when he is around, whenever he is holding me.

I like kissing him though I never initiated one but still.....His lips felt perfect on mine. Like we were molded to fit with each other.

All those small things he does makes me feel special, he always manage to give me butterflies, even by just holding hands interlacing our fingers together, filling the pre-existing gaps.

He started kissing the area behind my ear down to my neck. Moaning I tilted my head backwards giving him better access.

How much I love this!

" Sorry to disturb you love birds but..... this delicious smell brought me here" Bebe said coming from nowhere.

She stood beside me looking down to the bowl in front of me.

I jolted but Siddharth stood still. He is still not leaving me.

Why he is not leaving me?

Leave me Sidhharth I'm embarrassed!

Don't you have any shame left.

I struggled under his arms but he was still not leaving me.

"I can see he don't want to leave you" Bebe said stating the fact.

Looking at me with a smile on her face. I face palmed myself without even carrying that my fingers are covered with sugar. Which made both of them to laugh.

Hasso! Hasso! Or hasso bahut maza aa rha hoga.......nhi?

Siddharth you wait I'll show you!

" Relax Anusha......Bebe is cool. She don't mind..Right bebe?" Siddharth asked.

" Yes, not at all" Bebe said while shaking her head, "I've seen his parents kissing too"

I blushed and shook my head. Siddharth kissed my cheek leaving a loud kissing sound.

Bebe laughed and taking few already prepared laddoos in a bowl she left the kitchen.

Leaving two of us alone.

The moment she left he held me tightly and turned me around, shifting me to the right towards the empty counter, a squeal escaped my lips when he lifted me up by my waist made me sit over, on the top of the island.

He settled himself between my parted legs and stood very close to me, trapping me completely between his arms and the counter.

"I always wanted to do this under my parents roof, inside my mom's kitchen" and then after saying this he winked.

I don't need to ask him what he meant by these words as it was loud and clear what he is talking about because the very next moment he ducked himself to match my level and captured my lips for a slow and passionate kiss.

We kissed each other savoring the moment with no hurry, enjoying the silence in each other's embrace.

My hands started playing with the locks of his hair and his hands made their way inside my t-shirt holding me by my bare sides.

I don't care that my hands are covered with sugar or I have work to do, all I care about right now is to complete what we have started.......

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'The way you feel when you kiss him everytime...
Like fire within your bones.
Like your soul has returned to the water.
Like every part of you that came
from a dead star
is alive again.'

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The chapter is dedicated to @jayasri06