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"Yeh baby kaha se aya" he said coming down the last step.

"'Cute haina, actually he is our neighbours baby, her husband sometimes turns up a bit too drunk and she drops him off here."

"Hmm cute" he walked forward. He stroked his cheek.. then went behind her..

" yesterday my birthday gift, you were amazing" He caressed her waist. She started to blush, but didn't show him.

"so how long will he be here for?"  He said feeling ignored by her.

" you don't like babies?" She asked. He started to cry.

" nai,nai Shivay" she said trying to calm him down, she tried to rock him, the noise was getting to Kartik.

" here give him here I'll try" Naira gave Shivay to him. "Good ok I will just heat his milk.

"ok let me know when he's gone home" he went to hand him back.

"(tut) don't be like that I'll be back in a second. Naira left him holding Shivay and went to heat his formula. Kartik looked at the baby who was touching his chin. He smiled at him. Naira tested the milk to make sure it's not too hot.

"Its perfect" she said going back into the living room area. She smiled seeing Kartik rocking the baby in his arms.

"Na,na beta, your milk is coming" he said trying to further comfort the baby.

"Your a natural" he turned to her. "Kuch kaha, milk it's done?"

"Hmm" she nodded.

"Great, he is very hungry, you can take him"

"He seems settled with you, oh shit I think I left the gas on, you feed him, then I will take him"

she handed him the bottle then headed to the kitchen. Naira knew she had shut the gas, but for some reason faked an excuse to leave him with the baby... she came back in the room after 5 minutes, she saw Kartik seated on the sofa feeding him with the bottle.

"Bahut cute ho" he smiled. Naira liked seeing this side of him, but why does he have to hide it from her infact from everyone. She went back in the kitchen, to kill time.. shortly returned again.

"Sogaya?" She said seeing him asleep in his arms.

" hmm, where did you go, you've been ages.. he said getting up with him.

"Sorry I was just loading  the dishwasher. He nodded buying her excuse.

"Where shall I place him?"

" here in his carry cot" Kartik did that. Then raced over to her, holding her waist.

"Listen yesterday.."

"I'm embarrassed what all I did and the way I behaved.." she covered her hands with her face.

" don't be, it, you were beautiful" she removed her hands from her face.

"Seriously?" She was surprised by his comments.

"You didn't check your messages I've said in that.." he winked.

"No I didn't get a chance, I've been too busy today I will, go check now" he held her hand.

"Check it later na" ok she looped his neck.

"really best birthday, no strings attached its perfect" he smiled.

"Yes exactly I'm so glad we sorted that out," she responded half heartedly.

"Lets go upstairs" before she could respond he lifted her up bridal style.

"Wait, wait put me down" he did just that.

"What's the problem don't you want to do it?" He said in an annoyed tone.

"Baby the baby , we can't leave him down here alone" he looked over at the sleeping baby.

"Oh shit I forgot, your right, koi baat nai rain check" he said.

" your leaving?"

"Hmm, catch you later"

"Ok see you tomorrow" she didn't ask him to stay, she heard the front door open.

" Naira hai?" He nodded.

"Naira someone's at the door for you"

" sorry you are.. he asked as he didn't recognise her.

"She is Shivay's mumma, I'll just bring him" the woman nodded. Naira brought the carry cot to her.

"Thank you so much Naira" she said  bye and closed the door.

" I'll see you too."he went to open the door but she stopped him. Blocking the door way.

"Why.. baby has gone" she said in a soft tone.

"Mood toh" he said..

"Hai mera.." she said pushing him back with her index finger. His jaw fell open, she smirked at him Then she ran from there, he ruffled his hair and ran behind her. They both ended up in the kitchen, kissing eagerly against the counter, he then slipped his hand around her waist, and kissed the corner of her neck, she caressed his nape whilst he showered her with kisses,

"let's go upstairs in the bed", she responded in a whisper. He stopped and looked at her

"Who needs a bed" he raised a eyebrow making her breath hitch.

"Here?" she was shocked at his nod.

" what if someone comes" she said

"Everyone is out, now let's not waste time in talking..

he pulled her down with him on the ground making her lie down gently. then got on top of her not putting all his weight. He started to kiss her lips making her forget everything, he started to fiddle with her sari pleats, and she got busy unbuttoning his shirt buttons, and she opened his shirt, seeing his define abs and chest her eyes widened in lust. he unravelled her sari completely leaving her in her blouse and skirt, instead of removing her skirt he bunched it up, enough to expose her panties, she pulled at his belt, unbuckling it, he stroked her thigh, then their lips met in a open mouth kiss. The phone rang, making them break the kiss and take notice. His hand rested on her thigh, and her palm rested flat on his bare chest.

"Who must it be at this hour" she said panting.

" I better check it could be someone coming over or anything" he nodded, getting off her,
 She pushed her skirt down. He helped her on her feet, she rushed and grabbed the phone.

" hello, mummyji?.. what Salil ka accident!" She was shocked to hear this.  Kartik walked into the room.

" yeah doctor said it was minor, but someone should be with him, I'm on my way but I'm a bit far, please you go also take Kartik with  you.

"Ok mummyji I will come now" Kartik buttoned up his shirt..

" where you going at this hour?"

"Not me ,us, we,  I can't really explain I will explain in the car.." she said holding his hand taking him along.

" aren't you forgetting something?"

"Hmm?" She was clueless

"Sari"

"Oh shit" yes she went into the kitchen she quickly wore it and they left for the hospital, she filled him in what happened  in the car.

*
They reached the hospital.

"Salil Gujral room?"

" are you a family member of his?" Naira nods

"Yes I'm his wife" the woman nods and let's them go through. She goes and sees him through a window sitting on the bed, with a bandage on his head.

" Salil" she walks in with Kartik.

"I'm ok" she walks over and sits next to him. "Thank you tum thekh ho" she cups his face. He holds her hands. Kartik watched uncomfortably.

" don't worry I'm ok" he gives her a smile. She nodded.

"Little bro!" He said breaking their moment, he hugged Salil. Salil smiled

" Main thekh hu" Kartik released him and stood up, Salil looked at Naira.

"You are looking beautiful today"  'what, what's got into him openly complimenting her, and her, why is she holding his hand' just then she removed it. 'Good Naira, good move' he smiled to himself..

"Thank you, but how are you feeling?" 

"Better now that your here, I seriously thought I will not see you again" the next moment Kartik's expressions changed to startled seeing Salil hug her like that, his fingers on her waist, his jaw clenched, anger crept in, what the f Naira why is she not stopping him,  does she love him now.. but why the hell do I care.. no I don't care, I don't!

"Ahem guys" said Kartik.

"You love birds.. do this later, I need to ask Salil something.."  the door knock interrupted the conversation.

"Mera baccha" Savitri stormed in and helicoptered over everything.

"Mumma I'm fine" he said getting squashed in her arms, Naira got up giving them space.

"Its just a minor head injury, broken ribs and a few cuts and bruises.

"Kuch serious nai thank god" she smiled seeing her boy. 

"I could do with some tea" said Savitri.

"Me and Kartik can go you sit with Salil"  Salil ,looked at his mum he wanted Naira to stay.

" Nai beta you sit next to him me and Kartik will go kyu beta?" kartik nodded.

"Yeah let's leave them both alone"  shortly they came back seeing Salil and Naira laughing about something. Again Kartik felt odd, he was about to open the door..

"Wait, look at them both, made for each other" she smiled. 'Hmm whatever, made for each other my foot' he thought.

" I know I'm strict with my bahu but deep down she is so good for him" she smiled.

"Sure bua, if only you knew the truth, your bahu is not at all what you think, she is a sherni, my sherni' he smirked.

"Yes perfect, now let's go in" they walked and Naira turned and met Kartik's gaze. Which she then avoided, Savitri and Kartik all handed the teas out.

 "Oh no, Naira likes coffee, this is tea" said Salil.

"Oh.. no, koi baat nai I'll go exchange it, you guys talk" he exited the room. Kartik walked making a right turn near the canteen. He was stopped by a soft hand on his, he turned around..

" Naira, what you doing here" she took the tea from his hand and placed it near the bin that was next to them, then she held his hand.

"Where are we going?"

"Shh, come with me" she pulled him along. Kartik was confused by her actions.. then pulled him in and closed the door.

" what is this... his sentence was cut off by her lips on his. He didn't respond. Naira looked up.

"Karo na mujhe kiss" she kissed him again this time he kissed her back, but then pulled away.

"Kartik I'm so glad we are no strings attached I finally get it I just love the physical side of us, but I know my priority here, my marriage and my relation, Salil is the one for me na you said it yourself, and he is really decent, and you are not, ek number ka player you are but now I'm fine with that" she smiled.

"Exactly  you know na how I am, then what are we doing here" she walked over to him and touched his face. Then took his hands and placed them around her bare waist.

"But he can never satisfy me the way you do, even when he touched my hand and hugged me I felt so uncomfortable, "but with you" she arched close to him. "I.." she whispered in his ear.. Kartik cushioned her head holding her close to him..

"Sounds great, but right now, I just want to um feel you" he slowly took her in a slow hug, enveloping her frame.  Something he has never ever done with any girl. Naira was confused by his actions, she wrapped her arms around him too.. he closed his eyes.. 'Naira what am I..what are you doing to me, why am i feeling so relaxed and content in your embrace' he inhaled her hair, her neck, really taking the feeling in. that thought was interrupted.

"If this is done then.." she started to unbutton his shirt, and kissing his jaw. He held her hand. 

Tbc

Precap: kartik goes to Puja how will Naira react.

Don't think this  part came out great will do better next time. Sorry 🙏