The elders were sitting a little far away from Naira and Kartik in order to give them some privacy. Though they seemed busy in their own conversation, they were keeping a close look at the couple. They could clearly sense the tension between the husband and wife. Still they remained quiet because them interfering in between could possibly make things worse, and it would be better for Kartik and Naira to sort out the mater on their own.

Now Kartik was sitting alone in one corner. He was pretending to be busy with his phone. Nevertheless his all focus was solely on her. He didn't want to draw unnecessary attention from the family members. Thereby he decided to wait until they get their alone time. For how long could she keep ignoring him? In the seclusion of their room, it would be only HER and HIM. There would be no escape from him then and he would make sure of it!

Not so long after that Naira started feeling unwell. Though feeling sick was normal during this phase of pregnancy, throwing up over and over was really taking a toll on her. When she couldn't take it anymore, she started taking slow steps to go to a nearby room. Kartik, who was keeping an eye over his wife's each and every movement, became alert at once and followed behind her in quick steps. He noticed by the time she could reach the room, Naira was holding her mouth due to the unstoppable nauseous feeling. The moment she had entered the room, she almost ran inside the bathroom.

Being extremely tensed about his Naira's well being, Kartik also made a run for it and barged inside without caring about anything. Immediately he wrapped his one arm around her body from the back and took her in his protective care, even though she was already holding onto one of the sides of the basin for support with her one hand.

He let her throw up, mustering all the patience, as visible worry lines had already appeared on his forehead after finding her in that condition. Since Naira's hairs were open, she was trying her best to hold them with her other hand to prevent them from blocking her face. So at one time he would remove the few hairs strands that would fall in front of her face with his free hand, when at another he would rub her back soothingly to provide some ease.

While doing so, his eyes caught the mangalsutra that was neatly wrapped around her wrist. That means she did keep it with her. In fact, she has worn the anklets too. He noticed them around her ankles during the grahapravesh. A soft smile adorned his face, thinking that the special piece of necklace and his gift mattered just as much to her. She only chose not to wear the mangalsutra around her neck. Very smartly she hid it under her bangles to keep it away from his inquisitive gaze. Yet her love for him was so deep that despite being angry with him, she couldn't deny the things that were symbols of their togetherness.

After Naira had finished throwing up, Kartik helped her in cleaning her face. Still keeping a firm hold around her petite form, he grabbed a towel from the nearby towel bar and wiped her face gently. Once he was done, he put some of her silky strands behind her ears and took a close at her pale face. His heart twisted seeing her all drained out and tired.

It didn't take him long to fill the little gap between them and wrap his arms around her protectively, pulling her in his embrace completely. Her head immediately fell over his chest, finding the solace that she required the most while he made sure of nothing but her comfort.

As they remained in that position, every now and then he would run his fingers over her soft tresses or drop a few soft kisses at the top of her head. An overly exhausted Naira let him take care of her and didn't complain for once. She didn't have the strength to, nor could have she denied her heart the pleasure of being in his arms. Subconsciously she wanted to be in the comfort of her husband's hug, where she felt safe and secured. That's where she belonged and that's how she wanted it to be always.

They remained in each other's embrace for a long time. Without her even realizing it, Naira's hands had automatically found their way around Kartik's masculine body, gripping the back of his shirt in her fists tightly. His eyelids had already shut on their own accord, feeling her so close to him, after what seemed like ages to him. He was lost in the moment, as she was. Two individuals stood in each other's hold, as they fitted so perfectly together like a jigsaw puzzle.

Kartik's trance broke when he felt his wife has started moving in his arms. Looking down at her face he realized she was feeling better now, yet didn't let go! Holding her close to his chest, he helped her out of the bathroom. As they stepped in the room, he sensed Naira was protesting to break free. Knowing she could possibly stand on her own two feet without falling, Kartik picked her up in bridal style. He carried her to the bed and laid her down on her back, in a comfortable position.

He found her staring at him innocently. There was longing in her eyes, yet there was pain. Kartik had an instant urge to kiss her forehead, a kiss that was meant to be full of love, care and companionship. He bent down and carefully removed Naira's mangtika, revealing her skin entirely. That's when he noticed the trace of vermilion over her scalp, beneath her hairs. Despite that he remained quite for he time being and leaned forward to kiss on her temple.

As his lips came close to her soft skin, she turned away her face to the other side, making Kartik let out a painful sigh. He gave her a knowing look and went to take off her shoes. Before he could even touch her feet or the shoes, Naira curled her legs, pulling her feet inward and hiding them away from his reach.

Forgetting about her shoes, he decided to pull a blanket over her to which Naira showed her clear refusal with a push of her hand, as he tried to cover her with it. She definitely was a headstrong woman! Still Kartik maintained his calm and went to bring a glass of water for her.

As he turned around with a glass of water in his hand, he found Naira already standing on her feet and all ready to leave. Quickly approaching her, Kartik held her by the hand and offered the glass. In response she freed her hand from his grip and turned away to the other side, refusing his care again.

In the meantime Swarna and Akshara have also come in to the room to check on their children, who evidently seemed to be at loggerheads. Realizing her daughter was being stubborn again; Akshara took the glass from Kartik's hand with a smile and held it out to Naira. Not to his surprise, she drank the water without making any fuss. And Guess What! It was the same freaking glass of water that he had offered her earlier.

He passed her a stern look, as his body has already become rigid with her constant cold behavior toward him. However her health was his priority at the moment. If nothing else, he had to be a sane. So Kartik told her as calmly as possible "You need the rest. Please lie down and sleep for a while. They have already turned off the music. You can sleep peacefully, no one will disturb you."

But Naira had already turned on her heels to leave the room. Giving him her back, she spoke in an indifferent tone "Thank you for your help, and I apologize for any inconvenience that I may have caused you." She took a short pause before continuing. "If I am capable of living on my own, then I am also capable of taking care of myself. Please don't concern yourself with me anymore" stating it in a harsh tone, she left the room without giving him an opportunity to reply. Akshra and Swarna just followed her quietly.

That was it! It was the breaking point for Kartik. He lost his cool, losing the last ounce of patience. He was seething in anger, as he kept pacing to and fro in the room. Then he looked at the empty bed in frustration, and ran his fingers through his hairs. Thinking about something, Kartik ran a hand over his face and decided to end the silence and distance between them for once and all. He couldn't wait any longer! With this new resolve, he walked out of the room and straight went to the hall.

As he advanced with an unflinching determination, Kartik found her surrounded by family members. He could care less about anyone now. Standing right in front of her, he held her hand in his vice-like grip and plainly told her "Naira, come with me!" His tone was demanding!

Except Naira and their mothers, everyone was a bit surprised with his tone. They wondered what has happened to him suddenly. Dadi looked at Naira, who seemed hesitant. So she asked her grandson in her sweet tone "Kittu kya hua? Rehne do usse yaha. Thodi der baad le jana, Beta!" His response came instantly "Nehi Dadi! She needs to come with me Right Now." He pressed on the words "right now" to indicate that he was in no mood to buy any of Naira's excuses, and soon he was pulling her along with him. Of course while being extremely careful!

By now everyone understood he was in a foul mood. Yet Manish questioned his son to see if he would calm down a bit. His tone was playful "Achha ye toh batao jana kaha hai? Thodi der humein bhi toh apni Bahu ke saath bethne do!"

Kartik's anger was already hitting the top floor of his head. He couldn't understand why they were making a fuss about it if he wanted take his own wife along with him. He wasn't really up to it that he would give answers to everyone's queries. Still he tried to answer as nicely as possible "Apne room mein. My wife and I need to talk." As he said the last sentence, he directly looked into Naira's eyes.

She rolled her eyes in annoyance and turned to her father. She sternly told him "Papa, keh dijiye! Mujhe kisi se koi baat nehi karni!" "Toh tum aayi thi kyun yaha?" his question was a direct one. "Apne Bhai ke liye! Tumhare liye nehi!" Naira also spat back directly looking into his eyes. "Liar! Jab jhoot bola nehi jata, kisiko try nehi karna chahiye! At least, don't try to fool me!" he told her with a sneer.

Ignoring his remark, she ordered him in an irritating tone "Leave my hand!" "I think you didn't hear me! You are coming with me!" he answered her with equal rage. Naira has had enough of his bossy tones. She couldn't stand it anymore. She jerked away his hand with a sudden force and retorted "I am not going anywhere with you. I am going back to My House with My Parents." Kartik snapped back at her in a mocking tone "Let me see how you do it! Agree or not, now this is your house and you are going to come with me in our room." She immediately defied him again in her firm voice, "No, I won't!"

Listening to her constant resistance, he told her in a sharp tone "Naira, now I am really done with your hide and seek games. I know and also accept that I was at fault, but you also left the house knowing very well that you were pregnant at that time. You walked out on me knowing that I couldn't have liv..." He sopped midway, realizing that he was falling weak.

Soon his tone turned serious again "I had the right, Naira! I had the right to know about my unborn Baby! It is mine, as much as it is yours!" "But I never knew that I am going to become a father soon!" he said in a dejected tone. "You have been hiding about your pregnancy and running away from me for too long. I will allow, No More!" he told her with a hint of fury in his voice.

Naira couldn't take his allegations anymore and almost yelled out in a rough tone "Stop with your rights and accusations, when without thinking twice you left me there all alone." "You..."she almost choked on her own words before she could have continued further. So ignoring her bottled-up thoughts and feelings, she got a grip on herself first. Instead she told him harshly "You know what! You have no right on us! No right on me!" "This baby is only mine!" she spoke the last sentence softly, keeping her free hand over her tummy in a protective gesture.

Naira regretted her words instantly, as the realization hit her. She feared what would be his reaction, next! She looked into her husband's eyes with bated breath and tried to read his expression. When his eyes and unreadable expression didn't give out anything, she waited for something unconventional to happen anxiously. Yet was hopeful, since their families were around!

Kartik didn't make his wife wait for too long and when he did open his mouth, she was mortified. "Mrs. Naira Goenka, there is no way you have become pregnant all by yourself! Science hasn't advanced so much yet for us to consider that possibility! And The Man in your life with whom you share that relationship is ME." were his exact words, which he had said meaningfully.

"If you weren't in a relationship with me, you wouldn't be pregnant today. So there is no need for us to discuss, what Right I have on you and why the child in your womb is equally mine as it is yours!" he said directly making eye contact with his wife.

"If you still want to hear it, then listen! I have every right on YOU and OUR BABY. And only I do! Even my care and concern for you that you have been refusing constantly, they're My Right!" Kartik declared it to her in an authoritative tone, making Naira embarrassed to the core.

First, he nullified her statement and declared it to her that she was wrong. Then he made it very clear to her that HER and THEIR BABY, only belonged to HIM. How wrong she was to think that he would tone down, considering they were standing in between family members!

She looked down, not being able to meet anyone in the eye. She really wished to disappear from there, and hide somewhere; so no one could find her! If only she could have been in the isolation of her room now. Alas! It wasn't possible!

Their family members were embarrassed as well. They were already looking at the couple in amazement, as there was no stopping to their fight. But Kartik's last stroke has done it! Then again they already knew about his nature. As much as he was caring and soft from inside, he was also bold, blunt and fierce from outside. Without any doubt he was highly possessive about his dear ones. When in love, a person almost never hesitates to go out of his way for the sake of that very love. And here the man was none other than Kartik!

Still being in the same grumpy mood, he snapped at her "I think everyone has seen and heard enough for the day. Now let's go to our room. We will sort out our problem and clear all the misunderstandings there, peacefully."

His high-pitched tone had brought her back out of her shy world and reminded her about their ongoing fight. Abruptly her demeanor changed and she passed him an intense angry glare. Getting her voice back, she just told him off with that same high-pitched tone "No, I won't! Now I have nothing do with you, Mr. Goenka. So Leave Me Alone!"

Kartik wasn't here to back off also. He told her in a clear assertive tone "And I think everything related to you, everything about you has to do with me only, Mrs. Goenka!"

Naira had no more strength left in her to continue with their never-ending argument. She stared at him with blank eyes whilst he silently stood in front of her, maintaining his composure. No one was ready to give up yet! Their staring session continued for some time, until Kartik spoke in a threatening tone "So you won't come willingly?!"

A visibly pissed Naira didn't bother to reply. Instead she returned him his angry glares with equal ferociousness. Kartik let out a deep breath and declared in a frustrated tone "Well, I do have my ways then!"

The next instant she found herself floating in the midair. He picked her up in his arms so swiftly that she didn't even get a chance to back off. Before she knew, Kartik had already started heading toward the stairs, carrying her in bridal style. When he already made it till the stairs, Naira finally found her voice back to protest.

"Let me go, Kartik!" she yelled at her husband, making him chuckle. He couldn't help but state with a smug smile "So finally my wife remembered My Name!" "Good progress!" saying he kept breaking the stairs, holding her tightly in his arms; whereas his wife kept hitting him with her soft fists until they reached their room.

Kaira locked in a room! Any thoughts? Think of #Possibilities!

The next update will be as late as possible! But watch out for 2 New Kaira finite stories that I might start posting sometime soon. 

The clock is ticking! Wishing you a Happy New Year in advance, and hope you all had a great Christmas! Enjoy!