Recap: Kamala advices Jhanvi and Akhil to mend their relationship.

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Early morning by 3 Akhil's mobile rang and he saw Kabir calling him. Akhil knew Kabir would never call unless it was an emergency so he answered the call immediately.

Akh: Yeah Kabir, what happened ?

Kab: Akhil, the officials from US wanted to have discussion with you personally for th clearance to start our resort over there. I tried to convince but they are adamant to speak to you. sorry to disturb but can you get ready in next 15 minutes for a video conference call.

Akh: We have submitted all the documents and all the charges has been take care legally right ?

Kab: Yes, everything is taken care and I have also informed our lawyer from US to join the call. 

Akh: fine forward me the details and you too join the call.

He quickly changed to formal shirt and set his hair. He placed a sticky note on the mirror about his call and moved to his study with laptop. He was completely busy in the call. Jhanvi woke up to the usual time and saw the empty bed and felt instantly bad. She moved to the vanity to tie her hair and saw the sticky note which brought a smile on her face. 

Jhanvi quickly bathed and changed into a blue saree and moved to the kitchen to complete her works and return to room. Akhil's call was taking so much of time with break in between. Jhanvi was in her room waiting for Akhil and meanwhile Ram called her and she answered his call.

Jha: What happened you have called so early ?

Ram: Rose bud I met him yesterday and we spoke a lot and he too likes me.

Jha: wow, thats great. Congrats Ram, I m so happy for you. 

Ram: Anvi, Shall I propose him ?

Jha: So soon ? Don't you think its too early ?

Ram: We both like each other and know everything about us so why waste time. Better propose and get committed in a relationship. We can get closer and know even more about each other. What say ?

Jha: If you feel he is the one for you then go ahead and do it. All the best.

Ram: I will confirm you shortly and I want your help and your presence when I propose him.

Jha: If not me who else will do it for you. Message me and I will be there for you.

Ram: Thank you Rose bud love you so much.

Jhanvi was so happy that Ram found his love and wanted to be in his happiest moment. Akhil was yet to return and meanwhile she went to the dining to check if Kamala and others had breakfast.

Akhil returned to room after his meeting and saw Jhanvi was missing. He went to bath and got ready in two piece suite. He was setting hair when Jhanvi's mobile pinged with the notification. He saw it was the message from Ram.

" Ram: Meet me at 10 a.m tomorrow at Wild Garden Cafe "

Followed by it there was another message.

" Unknown: The prettiest dresses are worn to be taken off "

Akhil shut his eyes in anger and tightened his fist and hit the wall. Jhanvi came into room and saw Akhil ready for his office. She fidgeted her saree and stood near him. He saw her from the corner of her eyes and took a deep breathe to relax his mind.

Jha: Akhil, shall I get your breakfast here or you will have down ?

Akh: I have an urgent meeting so I will have at office.

Jhanvi turned to leave but he caught her wrist.

Akh: Are you ok or do you have any problem. I can take care of any problem. Just tell me.

Jha: I don't have any problem. Why do you ask all of a sudden ?

Akhil shook his head as nothing and Jhanvi saw his wounded knuckles. she gasped and took his hand in hers and her eyes turned moist.

Jha: what happened Akhil, how did you get hurt ?

Akh: Let it be anyhow it doesn't hurt.

Akhil grabbed his files and left the room and Jhanvi stood froze when he left without looking at her. The entire day went by both lost in thoughts. Kabir and Sanjay confronted Akhil and he opened about everything to them.

Akh: I have asked her repeatedly if she has any problem or wanted to share something with me but she is stubborn and is not ready to share anything with me. What if that idiot is forcing or blackmailing her ?

Kab: Akhil, what are you upto now ?

Akh: I will go to that cafe tomorrow and I will kill him for sure. She is my wife and I will never let anyone near her. 

Kab: We will come with you so that you don't do anything out of your anger.

That night Akhil stayed in Kabir's apartment and Jhanvi called Kabir when he did not return from office. Kabir convinced that they all were stuck in some urgent job and Akhil would return the next day.

Morning Jhanvi got ready to meet Ram and help him in his proposal. She informed Isha and Kamala and left home. Ram was in the cafe giving instructions to the waiters and waitress. He had booked the whole of the cafe and decorated it. Jhanvi arrived there and saw the entire place and showed a super sign to Ram.

Jha: Wow, I never knew my friend is so romantic.

Ram: Everything happens with the entry of the right person. So how am I looking ?

" You look like an idiot " came a voice and Jhanvi, Ram turned to see a furious Akhil and Kabir, Sanjay on either side of him. Akhil rushed towards Ram and held his collar. Jhanvi tried to stop him and Kabir, Sanjay pulled him back.

Kab: Akhil, stop we can speak. Please calm down.

Akhil left his collars and Jhanvi adjusted Ram's collars mumbling sorry.

Jha: Akhil, what are you doing ? Please tell me what are you guys doing here ?

Before Akhil could reply Ram saw his lover parking his car and nudged Jhanvi to hide. Jhanvi pleaded Akhil and his friends and pulled them to a corner. Akhil, Kabir and Sanjay were clueless but stayed quite looking at Ram who was turning nervous. Jhanvi showed thumps up and sighed him to breathe to relax.

The door opened and his man came inside but Jhanvi and others could not see his face. Ram pulled a seat for him and sat opposite to him. Akhil, Kabir and Sanjay saw each other and turned their gaze to Ram and the other man who were having coffee. 

Ram stood and suddenly knelt before him with a ring box and the waiters exploded the party poppers. The other man hugged Ram and everyone watched Ram sliding the ring in the man's finger. They kissed each other on the cheeks and hugged again.

Jhanvi was crying in happiness and waved bye to Ram and left the cafe followed by a frozen Akhil, Kabir and Sanjay. Once they were in the car Jhanvi looked pissed off.

Jha: Can anyone tell me now on what happened sometimes back ?

Akh: I m sorry angel, I thought of speaking to you yesterday but due to the conference call I could not talk and later I saw the message from Ram to meet him today at this place. I also saw couple of message notifications earlier and thought Ram was forcing you.

Jha: So, this is the reason you were avoiding me lately is it ?

Akhil nodded his head and mumbled sorry.

Jha: Kabir anna, please stop the car.

Akh: Angel please listen to me. We will talk and I will clarify you.

Jhanvi got down from the car and took an auto without hearing further word from Akhil.

Kab: Akhil, still you both are in the intial phase of your relationship so please control your imagination horses and speak to her before getting into any conclusions. Now I will drop you at home and you give her sometime to relax before speaking.

Kabir and Sanjay dropped Akhil home and he rushed to his room but Jhanvi wasn't there. He searched her and saw her in Kamala's room massaging her legs. Kamala saw Akhil's presence and informed Jhanvi that she would sleep for sometime. 

Kam: Jaanu, having a heart to forgive is more important in a relationship especially when the person realizes and come back with true love.

Jhanvi smiled and reached her room. Akhil caught her wrist but Jhanvi yanked her hand away. He caught her shawlto stop her but Jhanvi threw the shawl over him and moved to the balcony. Akhil held her shoulders and made her sit on the couch and knelt before her holding both her hands in his.

Akh: Jaan, please listen.....

Jha: You thought I m betraying you Akhil ?

Akh: shhhh, please never say that word. I will never even in my dreams think like that. Jaan, please let me speak. Just few minutes....

Jhanvi nodded her head and looked at his hold on her hand and Akhil started speaking.

Akh: I saw many love messages on your mobile. I swear, I never opened your messages and just saw the notifications. I thought Ram is disturbing you or may be forcing you so I asked you many times if you have any problem or do you have anything to share with me in the hope that you will tell me if he is bothering you. But you did not open to me which made me feel hurt that you did not trust me to share anything. Not only that I even saw some kinky messages from unknown number. When I saw the message yesterday I came there to confront him and may be beat him to keep him away from you. Promise, I never suspected you Jaan and I will never do that. I swear angel.

He saw tears in her eyes and wiped with his thumbs and kissed her eyes.

Akh: Please don't cry angel. I m sorry, for hurting you but understand I felt too much of hurt when you did not trust me to share anything with me. There is nothing else.

Though Jhanvi was hurt from Akhil's behaviour, the thought of hiding her secrets from him and his POV of expecting her to share her problems with him was a genuine wish so she felt both were equal at fault due to the circumstances.

Jha: I m sorry, I can understand your worries but Ram is my best friend and other than me nobody knows about his sexuality. I cannot reveal it anyone unless he is ready for it and that is the reason I did not tell you and he is my best friend and he will always be. 

The other message I m receiving recent days. I blocked the number when I received the message for the first time. But I don't know who is it but I m getting from different numbers and I keep blocking every number. I did not want to create a ruckus out of it when the person is not dare enough to reveal his or her identity so I just ignored it.

Akh: I will take care of it. Are we fine now, Did you forgive me ? Please

Jha: I still have many things to share with you but I need you to believe me and wait for the right time. Will you do that for me and speak to me directly if you feel like discussing with me ?

Akh: Sure, I m so sorry Jaan.

Jhanvi smiled and hugged him and he reciprocated the hug nuzzling his face in the crook of her neck.

Akh: I missed this so much, I missed all of you.

Jhanvi pulled back from the hug and crossed her arms glaring at him.

Jha: Because of the stunt you pulled I could not meet Ram's fiance now. So you deserve a punishment and that is you will sleep on the couch for one week. Since you had the audacity to ignore me, our morning and night doses, you will not get anything for the next one week.

She stood to leave from there but he hugged her behind smooching her nape and mumbling sorry in between while Jhanvi wiggled to get away from his hold.

Akh: Please pity me Jaan, any other punishment is ok. I will do happily.

Jha: Fine then, from tomorrow you will not leave the bed until I wake up and even if we fight you will not ignore me and food too. 

Akh: food, oh my god, I m so hungry I haven't ate properly last few days. How about going out for dinner ?

Jhanvi smiled and he kissed her forehead and they left home to have dinner.

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