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Krithi's POV :

Finally my night duty is over. And now after the completion of my morning shift, I can go and sleep for sometime.

When I reached the common room, I was quite surprised.

There on the table near my usual seat is a hot box and a bouquet of my favorite flowers.

Who would have brought them? 

That's when the yellow stick note on the box caught my attention.

There is only one word on it-- 'EAT'.

Just seeing the note I can imagine the mighty Hruday ordering me with a stern look on his face.

I hope I could wield a magic wand saying 'RIDDIKULUS' just like Harry Potter and the next minute he would turn into something funny.

Coming back to the situation in hand, I am quite surprised that Hruday actually did this for me.

I wonder how he knows about my likes!!

I like this side of him, sweet and lovely, exactly opposite of the arrogant and egoistic man that shows up whenever he is near me.

Why can't he be like this when he is with me?
Why do things unknowingly and indirectly?!

Even when I called him he did not accept that he brought them for me!!

I cannot help but smile just looking at these flowers.

While I was busy admiring the flowers someone suddenly snatched them from my hand.

I was about to shout at whoever dared to do this but was interrupted by a scream which I am quite habituated to.

"What are you doing Krithi? How dare you touch these flowers?" Tapaswi shouted at me.

"What! Now I have to take your permission to even touch my favourite flowers, "I asked her sarcastically.

"These may be your favourite flowers. But I bought them for a special person, " she said dreamily.

Did I hear it right?
Did she say she bought them?

To confirm my doubts I asked her, "you bought them? "

"Of course I bought them. Who else would do that? If you want proof look here. I even kept a card in the bouquet!!" with that she took a card that is hidden deep in the bouquet.

I read the card aloud, "Have a great day - Your Heart beat!"
My happiness plummeted to the ground looking at those flowers!!! 

All this time I was happy not entirely because of the flowers.

It was also due to the fact that Hruday did something sweet especially for me.

"Krithi, are you alright?" stupid asked me.

I just smiled at her and asked, "And may I know who this special person is?"

But she refused to spill the beans!

Who it might be?
Do I know this guy?
Suddenly a face flashed in my mind.

"Stupid, Is this the same person who I think he would be?Or did you find another new crush?" I asked with a lot of curiosity.

"What 'would be' are you talking about?" stupid blushed profusely.I smiled at her face!

"I know who you are trying so hard to make him fall in love with you! Best of luck!! " we both smiled after that and she left to the ward.

I quickly opened the box to see delicious aloo paratha neatly packed!

I immediately lunged at the food as my stomach already started its grumbles!!!

At least no body snatched this from my hands. Thank god, it really is Hruday who brought this!!!

That day went busy and in the night he didn't come home.

I waited for him till 11pm, when I received a text from him saying that he is attending an emergency.

Huff! Don't know why but I'm feeling slightly disappointed. 

I released my breath slowly and closed my eyes as sleep invaded.

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Today the hours hand in the clock moved quite fast with so many labours and few hysterectomies.

Now after standing for a long time in O.T.,I'm going home on my scooty relieving some of the tiredness as the wind splashed on my face. 

After this tiring day I don't think I can handle the heavy traffic right now!!!

So I chose a short cut so that I can go home fast and sink into the heaven called 'my' side of bed. 

Suddenly my scooty started jerking and finally came to a stop.

God!!!
What happened to it now!
I got it repaired just a few days back.

I tried to start it manually and even pressed the choke. But Nothing worked out.

I looked around the area.
It's getting dark now and it looks like it is going to rain!!

What should I do?

I took my phone out and tried to call dad.

But the signal is low here and there's no person around here.

Why did I have to choose this route?!! 

Seeing that there is no other way and home is only a few kilometers from this place I started walking with my bike.

It's somewhat difficult to walk with my bike, but nevertheless I should walk fast so that I will not be stuck in this stupid climate!

After walking for some distance I heard a big sound and street lights are gone.

What's happening??!! May be the transformer blasted! 

Damn!!

The only source of light is gone.  How will I reach home fastly now?

Why this type of worst situations only happen to me?!

Suddenly there is a lightening in the sky and I shivered because of the sound made by it.

I parked my scooty and stood under the roadside tree and my eyes are searching for any signs of vehicle to pass by!

Suddenly a car passed by and finally there is small hope that lit in me.

I hurried to stop the car so that I will not loose my last ray of hope but was shocked to see the person in the driving seat.

I thought of hiding but he already saw me so I can't avoid his presence now!

"What happened? Is there any problem?" he questioned me with a scrutinzing gaze.

I'm still contemplating what to tell and what not tell him.

Meanwhile he started firing a bunch of questions.

"Krithi! I'm asking you what are you doing in the middle of the road with your scooty parked on the side at this time?Are you waiting for someone or what? Even though you have some meetings,cancel them and come home fast as the weather does not seem  good!!" He continued his speech.

"Hruday will you listen to me for once. I did not park my scooty.  Okay!  It stopped in the middle of the road and I did not know what to do! By the way thanks for asking. you can go now! " I replied him harshly.

What does he think of himself ?
He can go to hell with his mood swings!!

He came out of the car immediately. He held my hand tightly, dragged me towards the car and pushed me into the passenger seat.

Hruday, what are you doing? What about my scooty?!

I am about to voice out my questions when he took his phone out and messaged some one and started the car.

We remained silent until I heard his voice -- "Your scooty will be sent to repair. Don't worry! By the way, why are you acting weird?And why the hell are you avoiding me?!" he asked while looking at me intently.

I shivered under his gaze.

How can I tell him that I'm slowly getting affected by his kisses and I don't know what to do with this feelings!!!

I don't want to be affected by him as I don't like him, Or that's what I say to my mind.

"Are you dumb now? Why the hell are you not speaking?! Answer my question krithika!!! " he shouted which is louder than the roar of the thunder in this climate.

Did he just call me by my full name? That's not at all a good sign!!!

But I too don't want to back step fearing his intimidating tone. 

"It's my wish!! I don't like your presence. That's why I'm avoiding you. That's all! Simple!" I tried to answer confidently without stuttering.

He remained silent.
Why is he so calm?
I expected a volcano erupting by now!!!

I turned to see his face stoic without betraying any of his feelings. 

But his fingers tightened around steering which turned white because of his hard grip.

It's even more worse than the volcano. But why is he not shouting yet?

His silence is eating my brain but soon rain started pouring down and the usual sound of pitter patter when the droplets hit the ground can be heard.

After a turn he stopped the car with a sudden break and I'm thankful that we both are wearing the seat belts.

Or else my face would have been attached to the glass.

He opened the door and went outside where It's heavily raining!!

I hesitated for a second thinking whether to follow him or not, but eventually went out to see him standing at the front of the car with his head down!

"Hruday! Why did you stop the car!It's raining heavily !! Please come inside! Your health may get affected!! "

I don't know why but after the last word slipped from my mouth he jerked his head and looked in my direction immediately.

"Why do you care!You are not at all liking my presence then you should drive the car and leave the place.I want to be alone for sometime!!" he shouted the last part.

"Hruday!! Please listen!! The weather is not good! And we both may catch cold! Please come inside!! We will talk about this later!! Please!!" with that I tried to move him by pulling his biceps.

He turned towards me and is completely facing me now.

Instead of me pulling him, he pulled me harshly towards him.

I collided with his body and placed my hands on his chest to prevent the closeness our wet clothes may cause.

By now both of us are heavily drenched in rain.Our clothes are wet and literally sticking to our bodies.

Because of this I can feel his touch even more stronger than anytime before.

He dipped his head slowly and I don't know why but I didn't move my head back.

I'm still thinking that the harsh words that left my mouth are not correct.

Those words are not the reason I'm avoiding him.

Atleast he deserves to know the truth. But I am not ready to tell him that!!

I'm afraid of falling for him!!
I'm afraid that I would lose myself for him.

Contrary to my thinking my lips are aching for his kiss!!

In all this thinking I closed my eyes welcoming his closeness but felt nothing!

Instead he left my shoulders. I opened my eyes to see him staring at me.

"What you are doing now is the exact opposite of hating my presence krithi!!" he said slowly and calmly.

I looked down unable to hold his gaze. I just said I don't like him, now I'm acting like I want him.

Wow!!

I just discovered that I am mad. I am sending double signals to him.

What will he think about me?

You'll be stuck in such a weird situation if your mind and body don't act accordingly.

Now I'm in such a situation.I was brought out of my mental battle when Hruday asked me -- "Why do you even think that you hate me?!"

His question created a storm in my head.

Do I really hate him?

Well the truth of the matter is I don't hate him. Infact I hate the feelings that rise in me when he is around me.

How can he even ask such a question?! Doesn't he know what he did to me?

How he tricked me into this Marriage.... 

Actually It's not him, It's my mistake that I was in my own world while all that discussion was happening in my home!

"Don't test my patience, Krithi. Speak up when I ask you a question," he said.

"Hmm... Hmmm... Hmmmm... Hmmm!!" he encouraged me to continue further.

"I... hate that you do not give importance to my words, my decisions.I hate that Arrogance, I hate that you are highly Egoistic!"

"That's it?!!" he asked clenching his teeth.

"That's it!! How can you say it that easily? What's there in you to like ? You are not even one percent of what I expected in my husband.At least I thought you did a good thing for once in your life and sent those flowers. But how wrong was I?"

"You didn't even know my favourite colour, then how can I  expect my favourite flowers from you!!What have you done for me like a real husband?"

With the last word that left my mouth his expression hardened!!

I can't look in his eyes I don't know why!

I also observed that he clenched his fists tightly. I regret the words that left my mouth!

They are not intended to leave my mouth at all but in the spur of the moment the filter that is present to my mouth failed to do its work.

He forcefully pulled me towards him by circling his hand around my waist.

In the process bottom of my top raised a bit and his hand came into direct contact with my skin.

I'm doomed! A look of horror passed through my face.

He brought his face closer to me -- "Are you sure? I have done Nothing like a husband?" All this while his hand caressing my skin softly.

"Mmm... " I can't stop the moan that left my mouth.

His touch made me shiver a little and this rain did not help my situation at all.

He pulled me closer and my hands that were on his chest are now encircled around his neck.

I looked at him to see a satisfied smirk on his face?!

I wanted to ask him to stop this discussion here as raining became much heavier -- "Hru... " the words are not completed as he dipped his head close to me and our noses are touching.

Our lips are touching slightly and I don't know why but I moved my head forward placing my lips on his completely.

Within a moment his other hand moved to grip my neck and pushed me into him.

He kissed me aggressively biting my lower lip slightly but not as hard as to draw blood.

I too encircled my hands around his neck for support as I can feel my legs weakening!!

I closed my eyes completely giving into his touch.

These feelings now I'm undergoing are completely a different level... As if he is promising something through this kiss.

We separated when we became breathless! We stood there like that,our foreheads touching with our eyes closed!

I'm still recovering from the trance when a thunder striked in the sky which made me hide my face in Hruday's chest.

I can hear his heart beat and his heart rate is somewhat tachycardiac!

But I moved away from him when I felt a sneeze coming!

"Achoo... Achoo... Achoo," three sneezes followed immediately.

I looked at him to see him seeing at me with a concerned look.

All this happened because of him!
If not for his stubborn questions, I won't be standing this much time in the rain!!!

Now I'm completely drenched which may lead to cold!!

I looked at him accusingly and went inside the car and sat in the passenger seat silently.

I completely forget the kiss we shared just a few minutes ago.

He too came after me and started driving.

Now he is looking a little peaceful than before!I wonder why?!

After that night we are back to square one.We continued avoiding each other.

This time even Hruday didn't  seem to be hell bent on talking to me!! 

Previously we used to put up a good show for my in laws. But now we are behaving awkwardly even before them.

It has been a week and life is going on like that with loads of work.

Right now I am sitting in the canteen and sipping on coffee.

There is a small thud in front me. I looked up only to be greeted by the sight of a scowling stupid.

Oh no! Not another drama!!! 

"Hey Tapaswi! "I greeted her.

"Oh! So you do remember me!!" she said making me groan inwardly.

"Of course,I do. Why are you talking like that?" I asked her.

"Look at yourself before asking me that.What do you take me for? You totally forgot me after your marriage.That's the worth of your amazing best friend in your life right.Even Bala is busy with his wife.You guys don't care about me anymore!!!" she said in a complaining tone.

By the look of her face I can say that she is serious and is on the verge of breaking!! 

She is absolutely correct. I feel so guilty for doing this to her.

"I am really sorry stupid. You know me right? That was not intentional.

Ok. Tell me, I will do anything to make it up for you," I pleaded her gripping her chin.

She thought for sometime and replied -- " It's been a while since we both had some quality time. Why don't we go for a girl's day out? But it will only be you and me!!"

"Sure. I'm in for this! It'll be fun," I replied smiling widely.

In return she squealed and hugged me tightly.

I definitely need this day out to escape from my stressful life for sometime!! 

We decided to go on Sunday as we both are having an off.

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On sunday, we had an awesome day together! 

We first went to lunch which is followed by shopping in our favourite mall and it also came as an advantage as we need dresses for the party next week as our hospital is completing its silver jubilee.

I'm very much excited about the day!

I already selected my dresses but tapaswi is still trying dresses in trail room.

I'm out here sitting looking into my phone and suddenly a loud shriek came which made my phone to fall but I catched it in my lap!!!

Thank god!
My phone is saved!

That shriek is from stupidest stupid!!!

Could she be even more dramatic??

I turned my head to scold her for her childish antics!! 

And looked at the way she is looking and can't help but widen my eyes in amazement mixed with a bit of horror??

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