"VRINDA'S POV"

"Vrin.. Abhimaan" Mom exclaimed with joy and he looked at me first and then touched her feet.

"Jai shri Krishna maa" He wished

Fine. He has my mom just at this.

"Jai shri Krishna beta. How are you. Come inside both of you" She asked and pulled Abhimaan inside forgetting that she has a daughter too.

"All good. You tell me" He asked as she made him sit on the couch.

"Great. We didn't know you're coming today" She said

"Yup. It was a surprise for Vrinda" He spoke looking at me and I narrowed my eyes at him.

"But looks like she's angry" He made a sad fake face.

Nihayati dramebaaz insan.

(Extremely Dramatic man).

"Oh she's like that only" Mom chuckled

"Mom" I whined

"He's all the way early from NY for you Vrinda. Some courtesy would be nice" She said and I looked at him and smiled widely showing all my teeth.

" Oh Pati parmeshwar (Oh Husband my lord). You're here. How was your flight. Are you tired. Do you need something" I faked an accent and he raised a brow.

"Per dukh rahe hai daba do (Legs are aching. Massage them) " He said

"Gala daba du. Kaam khatam (Should I press throat. Finished.) " I gritted

"Vrinda sush" Mom scolded

"I'm tired. I'm sleeping" I told and was going when he spoke.

"I'll accompany you. Though where's everyone else" He asked mom.

"They're with Anjali's father. Some wedding works" She told and he nodded then looked around.

"What are you looking at" I asked

"I never asked, what does your dad do" He asked

"He runs a manufacturing unit. We've some factories here in India as well as some in Abroad" I told and he nodded.

"I'll see you all in morning then" He said to mom and I looked at him.

"You're taking couch" I muttered as he followed me upstairs.

"No chance" He stated

"My bed isn't that big Abhimaan. No need to argue over this. And I'm already mad at you" I warned opening the door of my room and he looked around but his eyes glued at bed.

"Shit" I muttered and ran picking up my album but he was fast enough to take that.

Light speed equals this man.

"Abhimaan. Give me that" I warned

"It isn't fair right that I don't get to see my wife's childhood pictures" He said

"Fake wife" I reminded

"Fake wife. 5 mahine ke liye. Ab thike. (For five months. Now okay) " He mocked

"Go away yaar Abhimaan" I snapped

"Sush. I'm just looking at pictures nothing else" He said and I knew he's an adamant asshole.

"Take that couch" I pointed the small couch and he looked at me for a second and then at the bed.

"It's not that small yar Vrinda. Come on. Couch is way more smaller for me" He spoke

"Couch or else you've the whole floor for yourself. Feel comfortable there" I said with a tight smile and he sighed as he went to the couch and sat looking at the album.

"You were cute then too" He told with a faint smile looking at pictures.

"What do you mean by too" I asked

"You're cute now too. Red nose and cute frowns" He shrugged as if this was normal compliment where as I turned hiding the little blush.

Mad man.

"Go freshen up. " I said and he hummed as his eyes were focused on a photo.

"What" I questioned

"Who is this" He asked looking at my high school picture.

The farewell picture where I got the Ms. Farewell and posed with the boy who got Mr. Farewell.

"Classmate" I replied and I saw his brows furrowed.

"What Abhimaan" I asked again

"Nothing" He muttered

"Seriously. You're looking at the picture as if you'll kill us in photograph. You're lying in front of a criminal lawyer" I said

"Then find it out yourself Vakeel sahiba (Lawyer). What's got me with the murderous look" He told closing the album and went to his suitcase, took his towel and left to bathroom closing the door with thud.

Mere ghar ke darwaaze todega ye aadmi. (This man will break the doors of my home).

I looked at his disappearing figure and then at the photo and my eyes went to..

No. Well there must be something else.

Why would it matter to him.

I again looked at the photo and the hand on my waist.

Shut up Vrinda. You're thinking anything. Why would Abhimaan be jealous of anything like this.

He's a practical man. Not like you.

I sighed shrugging the thoughts away and closing the album kept it back in the drawer.

Abhimaan came out wearing his T shirt and joggers.

"I want my hoodies washed and ironed" He said and was going to the couch when I sighed.

"You'll be cranky like a kid in morning. Get here and sleep on the bed" I spoke and he looked at me.

"Vrinda, you just don't need to bother for this. It's okay. I'll take the couch" He said

Great. Piss me off now Abhimaan Kapoor.

He's for sure a split personality man.

"Abhimaan, on the bed now" I snapped and he raised his brow.

"Your thoughts are pretty wild, wild cat" He said

"I.. I meant, sleep here. I'll take the couch" I mumbled heat crawling my neck.

"Sleep next to me. We'll adjust come on. We're mature enough. We're doing that since month" he said

"Nope. " I straightaway denied

"It's either both of us or you decide" He said

"Stop being a lawyer in bed room Abhimaan" I warned

"So what do you want me to be, in bedroom? " He asked taking steps near me and my eyes widened as I stepped back.

"Tell me Vrinda, what do you want? " He repeated walking more near me where as I hit the side table and was about to fall when he held my hand pulling me close to him and I gasped.

My breaths fastened as I held his t shirt for support.

His wand was on my waist and he looked at me constantly.

"Fuck Lord" He cursed under breath and looked away for some seconds.

I composed myself as well and was about to push him when he bent and picked me up while I shrieked.

"Aah! Abhimaaann" I screamed

"Are the rooms soundproof" He asked

"What the hell is this question" I snapped

"No because we're married, meeting after two weeks, and room closed and you're screaming my na.. " He was saying when I punched his chest.

"Besharam ho aap (You're shameless) " I gritted my teeth

"Then don't scream now. Yet, what I think..." He stopped saying and I looked at him smirking but before I could say anything a scream again left my mouth.

"Fuck Abhimaan" I yelped as he threw me on bed.

And he chuckled.

He fucking laughed after throwing me on bed like some stuffed toy.

But this laughter, it's like a song to me.

Just like my favorite song.

"I'll kill you. The day I get chance, I'll shoot you like a serial killer" I angrily said where as he unaffected took another side of bed.

"Won't make a pillow boundary" He mocked

I looked at him annoyed and looked around and turned on the music.

Better to listen then to mock him back.

I actually wanted to find a hammer to hit his thick skull but all what I found was my sliders.

I chucked away the thoughts and being hell tired, I just layed down and closed my eyes.

"Already giving up on this case" he asked and I turned looking at him.

I thought he would have that sly smirk or mocking grin on his face but he looked at me with.. A question in his eyes.

"Already giving up on this case Vrinda" He repeated

"Not a chance" The reply came without any thought and he looked into my eyes for a second and then turned his back to me.

"Good Night Vrinda" He mumbled and I closed my eyes.

"Good Night Abhimaan" I said.

I felt caged. My eyes opened and I looked at one strong muscular hand holding me tight.

This.. Seems so real yet it's a facade.

I carefully removed his hand and taking my comforter I went to the couch.

Looking at his face a faint smile came on my lips.

The terms and conditions we've entered in can never make anything between us right. We aren't even friends. We're.. I don't know what, a situation? We don't even know each other. I know nothing about him. And I feel as if he knows everything about me.

It never felt same with Rehaan. It was different with him. I always went presentable in front of him. As if I wanted to look the best. But with Abhimaan, I feel comfortable in anything. From shorts till sarees. Homeless till presentable. Everything.

I don't know what's it. What's this attraction which is pulling me towards him. It's just a month and I'm already getting addicted to him.

Aadat nahi banana hai yar. Dard hoga fir.

(I don't want to make him my addiction. It'll cause pain)

Don't know when sleep overpowered me again.

Next day I woke up when I heard my phone ringing.

As I opened my eyes, I looked around and I wasn't on couch anymore.

I looked at my side but there was no one.

"Abhimaan" I called but there wasn't any reply.

I woke up, brushed, freshening up, went downstairs when I saw him.. Well ready.

When did he wake up!

Black makes him hot.

He was talking to dad and Jay where as I stepped downstairs.

"Morning everyone" I wished and his eyes met mine.

Okay, I don't know what's with those twists in tummy when he looks at me with those hazel eyes.

You're hungry, nothing else. Stop reading novels.

Righhttt!!

The kitchen help bought me my tea and I looked at mom.

"You'll accompany me today. I've to shop for Aadi and mom" I said

"Abhimaan is going with you. I've to go to Anjali's mom today. There's lot of work for us to do. " She told and I looked at the man she was talking about.

"Okay" I said with a small smirk

I'll piss him off so much while shopping.

"And what if it happens vice versa" A voice whispered in my ear and I looked at Abhimaan smirking at me.

I groaned for speaking that aloud and finished my tea.

Bhoot jaise kahi se bhi prakat ho jaata hai ye banda.

(He appears like a ghost from anywhere) .

"I'll be back in some time" I spoke and ran upstairs again.

"Vrinda slow. They're stairs" Dad scolded

"Catch me if I fall" I sang as I went to my room.

Bathing, I looked at the sweaters but the hoodies screamed to wear them. I don't know in what anger I packed all the hoodies..

Okay fine. I'm lying. I loved those hoodies so I took them.

Hence wearing one of those green hoodie and denims, I wore my shoes and taking my bag and phone I went down stairs.

"Let's go" I spoke as I was moving towards door.

"Breakfast Vrinda" Mom said

"No I'm not that hungry. We'll have something in market. Bye now" I told and looked at Abhimaan who raised a brow.

And I knew exactly what he will be saying me.

As we both came outside and I sat on the driver seat he looked at me.

"Elliot will drive." He said

"Nope. I'll manage" I replied and he nodded and then gestured Elliot something with which he sat on passanger seat.

I started the engine and hit the roads.

"Such a chorni (thief) " He spoke

"Buy new. Itne paise ka kya karoge. Law firm hai. Restaurants bhi hai India mai. (What you'll do with so much money. You've law firm and even restaurants in Indian) " I shrugged

Oh yes!! Abhimaan runs a franchise of very amazing and successful restaurants in India. It's actually one of my favorite in India but I never knew it's his.

I got to know this some days back from Aadi .

Aadi was going to handle them when he would complete his studies. For now, Abhimaan was handling them too.

"Bring me new. Tumhare pati ke pas bahut paisa hai. Usko pata bhi nahi chalega ( Your husband has so much money. He'll not even know) " He mocked and this made me chuckle.

"How's mom and Aadi" I asked as I drove towards some saree showrooms.

"They're good. Everyone misses you" He said and I looked at him.

"Everyone? " I raised a brow.

"Yes Vrinda. Everyone" He repeated and I with out a word looked ahead.

"Neil and Anjali are getting married finally" I spoke with a smile.

"Yes. Neil never told me you're Anjali's best friend " He said

"Why would he? He might have actually informed you when I told him that I want to apply in AK Association. He was going to suggest my name to you. But then I denied as I wanted it on my own" I told and he just nodded.

As the showroom came, I parked the car and we went inside.

We saw some sarees for mom and after selecting some three four sarees, we went to next one for more.

"Vrinda, that dark pink one" Abhimaan pointed a silk saree with heavy handwork border and honestly that was so pretty.

"I can already see mom in it" I said and he nodded.

Hence taking some more sarees we stepped out.

"How are you so good at shopping" I asked as I drove to an ethnic men store near by .

"Mom doesn't have a daughter. She has two sons. Whom she has taught how to be a man in real sense" He replied

Indeed.

"Vrinda, stop the car" Abhimaan spoke and I did the same.

"What happened" I asked but he didn't say anything and stepped out.

"Roll or wrap? Burger? " He asked and I looked at the restaurant on right.

"Roll. Extra cheese" I told and he nodded and went there.

I saw Elliot & Lucas there too.

Wait. What the hell. I till now didn't notice that they were following us.

After a while Abhimaan came back with two rolls and Elliot & Lucas with something too.

"What's that" I asked pointing Elliot.

"They're having vegetable wrap" Abhimaan told and a small smile came on my lips.

He takes care of everyone. This man doesn't speak but show.

"I can't drive and eat" I said

"Mai hu na aapka daas (I'm here. Your servent) " He mocked

"Bina khaye reh jaaungi ( I'll remain hungry) " I warned

"Bhuki sherni jyada khatrnak hoti hai (Hungry lioness is more dangerous) " He said and I hid my smile at the words.

What has gotten into this man!!

As I drove, Abhimaan had his roll where as made me eat mine.

We reached the store and as we entered, the designer came to us.

"Abhimaan Kapoor" He spoke and shook his hands with him.

"Mr. Jadeja. Mom must've called you" Abhimaan said to which he nodded and looked at me.

"My wife" He introduced keeping his hand on my back and I passed a small smile to the designer.

Again twists.

Now what? Hungry!!

Abhi khaya hai maine!

(I ate just now).

And then next two hours went in picking clothes for Aadi.

"Abhimaan" I called and he looked at me.

"Did you buy for yourself" I asked but then spoke again this time to the designer.

"Show some ethnics for him" I told and he nodded.

And then another one hour went where I made Abhimaan try many outfits and honestly finally he was pissed off.

"I've a designer in NY. He would've send me something" He muttered as we came out of the store.

"No need now. Now can we move to my stores. I need to buy a reception dress" I said and he looked at me horrified.

"No ways. I'm done" He stated

"Yes ways. We're not done yet. Come on" I smirked

"Vrinda I agree you succeeded in pissing me off but no shopping now" He said and I chuckled.

"I just need to look at 3 designs that were going to come today and select one. It'll be quick" I told and he nodded.

And as I drove to the store and went inside, I asked for the same.

And soon three mannequins were in front of us.

One green colored Lehenga , a blue saree and then a golden colored shimmery crop top and long skirt.

I looked at all of them when I found Abhimaan's gaze fixed at the third one.

"Which one? " I asked and he looked at me.

"Anything you like" He shrugged

"Okay. Blue one then" I said

"But y.. Yeah fine" He mumbled

"Okay then I'll make the payment. Will you take out the car" I asked and he nodded as I handed him the keys and he left.

I smiled going near the third mannequin and touched the fabric of that dress.

"Will do every silly mocking but won't tell what he wants. " I mumbled to no one and then went to the reception.

"Which one ma'am" The man asked

"The golden one. You already have the measurements. I want it to be delivered in two days anyhow " I told and he nodded.

I was about to make the payment when the door opened and Elliot was there.

"Ma'am card" He said and I looked at a credit card in his hands.

"Elliot. I've mine. Tell sir not to worry" I told

"Sir have asked to do the payment with this one" He again said

"Elliot, I have my card. Tell your sir that I'll tear it into two if he doesn't listen" I muttered and he looked at me and then sighed.

"Ma'am, my job is on stake. Please" He pleaded

"What" I asked confused

"Sir's clear words are if you aren't able to do this then you're not fit for any job" He said and I glared outside the window to see the man in the car sitting unbothered his eyes stuck to his I pad .

I took the card from him and handed it to the man on counter.

Entering the amount I looked at Elliot who nodded and punched the code.

"Thank you ma'am" The manager of the store said and I nodded taking the receipt and went out.

Opening the car's door, I sat on the passanger seat and closed the door with thud.

"You, what's wrong with you" I asked as he shut his I pad and looked at me.

"Nothing" He shrugged and turned on the engine.

"Abhimaan what's with you talking when you want and not giving answers when the person in front of you want to" I asked irritated

"Do you want to go anywhere else" He asked clearly ignoring what I said.

"I'm going to transfer the money back into your account" I stated

"Two can play the game. Carry on" He replied and I sighed throwing the card in anger at backseat just to see him smirking.

"Wipe that smirk off your disgusting face Kapoor " I snapped

"Where to Shah, Oh You're married to me. Where to Kapoor ? " He asked with that big smirk on his face.

I have this sudden urge to bang his head on car window.

Shut up Vrinda. You're a criminal lawyer. Not a criminal.

"Home" I muttered and he nodded as he drove.

On the way I saw him stopping the car at a cafe.

"What for lunch" He asked

"Anything" I replied

"As in" He asked again

"Alfredo and momos" I told and he nodded and told Lucas the same.

"Have your lunch both of you and while returning get our order. We're leaving. Our Home is near by. " He told

"What! Home isn't here Abhimaan" I said as he drove and I looked at him confused.

He didn't say anything and I shifted myself to the music being played.

Sometimes I think music and mocking is our language.

Kiska Rasta Dekhe
Ae Dil Ae Saudaai
Meelon Hai Khamoshi
Barson Hai Tanhaai....

Bhuli Duniya Kabhi Ki
Tujhe Bhi Mujhe Bhi
Phir Kyon Aankh Bhar Aai

O Kiska Rasta Dekhe...

I hummed to the lyrics where as I saw Abhimaan looking at me for a second.

As the car hit the Lutyens, I looked at him shocked and then realization dawned upon me.

Home is near by.

His Home. His Delhi home.

Just in case you forget Vrinda.. His words were..

Our Home.

____________________________________

Hey readers.

So, how's the chapter!

Songs!

Abhimaan & Vrinda!!

Everything.

Do vote, like, share and reviews are welcomed.

Until next...

Hugs 🫂