Now standing in front of his room, Kartik ordered his wife to push open the door that was already slightly open. However, she remained indifferent to his tone. According to their current situation and equation, why would Naira listen to Mr. Kartik Goenka and especially take an order from HIM? Nah! As expected, she did the exact opposite!

Naira tried to pull the door and close it completely. To her luck, her husband could anticipate her every move even before she could put it into action. After all their minds and souls weren't apart, even though they were two different beings altogether.

Being well aware of her not so naive intention, Kartik quickly pulled her close to him. An action such that caused Naira's hand to swing back toward him, making her lose the golden opportunity to beat her husband at his own game. Well if it is considered that way!

He had a look that said, "Oh No, You don't!". Naira passed him a sharp glare, to which Kartik only brought her up and moved closer to his chest, tightening his hold even more. If she thought he would put her down, then she was highly mistaken.

That wasn't his style! He had NO intention of letting his wife go from his arms. Instead, he gently kicked open the door for them to enter. On achieving success, Kartik gave her a victorious smile, whereas Naira seemed supremely pissed.

Before entering their bedroom along with his wife - his happiness, he couldn't help but tease her by saying, "See it was that easy!". It was for the very first time that she came in their room. He was content, and fortunately it was done - The Right Way. She entered their world in his arms and Kartik wouldn't have it any other way.

This is how also he had done it after they got married in Canada. Right now he was satisfied, but the ritual was still incomplete. She wasn't reluctant back then. If anything his Naira was the happiest that day. It was the day when they became each other's by all means. In every sense, Kartik and Naira became Kaira that day!

Today she was miffed with him and sadly, that most precious smile of hers has disappeared somewhere. The sparkle and mischief in her eyes that always accelerated his heart rates and at the same time brought peace to it, today those eyes were silent and gloomy. Despite her presence, his Naira was still missing!

Kartik brushed it off thinking; her being here with him mattered the most. Be it sad, happy or emotional, every moment of their lives counted as much. Each and every single experience made them who they were today.

In every relationship, people face ups and downs. At the end it leaves a great impact, making the relationship stronger in the most cases. Kartik and Naira's case was one such! He believed, after today things would change and they would change for better. Like every other time, this test of their relationship would also help them come out as better people with new understandings and maturity.

Before walking forward, he closed the door with a slight push of his leg again. As he reached the bed, Kartik placed Naira over it carefully. Once he made sure she was lying comfortably, he went to take off her sandals. While doing so he gave her a quick glance and caught her staring at his face without blinking. She immediately looked away feeling embarrassed on getting caught like that, as if it was the most unexpected thing she has ever done.

Fortunately for her, Kartik wasn't done yet! There was something else that was going on in his head. He let her sandals drop on the floor and shifted his gaze back at her legs. The next instant, very gently he pushed up the thin fabric of her saree, making Naira take a sharp intake of breath. The moment his hand came in contact with her delicate skin, Naira gasped, letting out an audible sound that was perceived by Kartik easily. Thus forcing him to look at her in amusement and out of curiosity.

He found her still looking at the other side, but this time her eyes were closed. As he understood the possible cause of her reaction, Kartik immediately assured her "Don't worry! I won't do anything." "Just relax!" he told her softly and tried to comprehend her state from her expression.

'Was she scared of him?!' thought Kartik! To confirm, he observed Naira's every feature carefully. Even when her eyes were closed, there was no trace of fear or worry on her face. No, it couldn't be that! His touch wasn't foreign to her. Then, could it be the distance between them that made her nervous again?

Yes she was anxious in the past, but that wasn't because she didn't feel secure with him or his presence made her uncomfortable. Rather it was their first night. For that reason it was a natural feeling that could be expected from her or any newly married individual.

In that case, what changed now? Was he that bad to her over the past month that he was making her apprehensive, after coming so far in their marriage?! That she has become reluctant to his touch and his presence!

But soon enough his head snapped up with the realization. Kartik looked at her with a gaze that was purely full of love. His eyes drank in her every feature again, but this time solely with admiration and affection.

There was no question or not a single thought that told him otherwise. Of course his presence after the distance was only creating havoc inside her. It wasn't the case that she wouldn't have felt the same pull if they didn't have a separation, but now the desire and longing in hear heart probably have reached to a whole new different level.

What was he even thinking? That his Naira was resisting him?! But how could she? When having her close to him after so long was making him lose all his senses, then how couldn't his wife lose control over her emotions as well? Her state was no different! There was no doubt about it. Their proximity was affecting her as much it was affecting him. Her pushing him away constantly made his mind overthink about the matter. Yet his heart couldn't fail to recognize his Naira's true feelings.

There was no need to, still he wanted to reassure her that he would never do anything without her permission or take her by the emotion when she would lose herself completely and give in to her heart, surrendering herself to him, without even thinking once.

Not until, he would reclaim that very heart of hers all over again and she would accept him back wholeheartedly, forgetting all the bitterness of the past. Not until, he was sure that she wanted the same, as he desired for. Not until, those beautiful and charismatic eyes of her gave him affirmation that she was ready to be his all over again. Because when they would reunite and reclaim each other, there would be no guilt, regret or hold back!

Kartik spoke in hoarse voice as he picked up the anklet that was lying on the bed "Your anklet fell off. I am just going to make you wear it again." It almost sounded like he was asking for her permission rather than telling her. Naira's eyes immediately shot open with the sincerity in his voice. She couldn't stop herself from tilting her head to look into those enticing eyes of her husband.

Their eyes met for a brief moment before he went back to finish the task at hand. He sat down on the edge of the bed and brought his one leg up in a bending position. His leg was resting flat on the bed, when he got a hold of Naira's foot and gently placed it on top of the space near his knee and thigh. As Kartik was tying the piece of jewelry around her ankle, a thought crossed his mind. He wanted to drop a kiss there like he always did, but brushed it off for the time being.

After he was done, Kartik carefully put her leg back on its place and stood straight while shifting his gaze back at her. He asked her with concern filled voice "Tum theek ho?" There was a pin drop silence between them. When she didn't answer him, he softly spoke "You must be very tired. Tumhare chehre se hi pata chalta hai tum kitni thaki huyi ho. Tumhe aram ki zaroorat hai aur mujhe pata hai tum kisi se kuch nehi kehti. Mein chahta tha tum aram karo! So you are going to take rest now. I won't disturb you! Baas tumhare paas rahunga."

Kartik, who was standing against her feet, walked around the bed and sat beside her in it. He started loosening his tie and threw it on the other side of the bed as he removed it from around his neck. Then he opened the top two buttons of his shirt and soon started taking off his shoes, not noticing that his wife was staring at him in awe.

Naira couldn't help, but feel giddy inside thinking her husband only wished for her to take rest. Even when he had put up a fight with her downstairs, he never forgot how sick she felt earlier. Neither had he failed to notice how tried she looked since she came at Goenka Villa.

Even in the most adverse circumstances he could never overlook her health, and due to her current condition, she did require close care. His intention wasn't only to pacify her and make amends between them. He was concerned for his wife, and like every time he had read her without her telling him anything. He always understood her needs more than she did, and it was vice versa. There was no need of exchange of words for them to express each other's feelings. It was a beauty in itself in their relationship.

As he finished taking off his own shoes, Kartik turned to look into his wife's eyes. He spoke in a tone that was genuine and only showed care for her "Your health is my first and foremost priority. Filhal tum aram karo. Hum baat badme karenge." And that broke Naira's bubble, reminding her of everything that has happened until now. He noticed the change of emotions that played on her face. Kartik waited to see what her next action would be. He didn't have to wait long, as Naira made a quick move to get up from the bed.

Realizing what she was up to, Kartik immediately caught hold of her shoulders and pushed her down. He questioned her in a rough tone "What are you doing?" "Don't you dare to get up! Chup chap leti raho!" he told her next in an authoritative tone.

Ignoring his command, Naira tried to get up again. However he was holding her down by the shoulders firmly yet gently, making it impossible for her to get up.

Kartik didn't want to start with another round of war of words, so he told her in a furious tone "Naira we have had enough. Let's not start it again!" "Please rest up! You need it!" he almost requested this time.

Without acknowledging his words, she shoved his hands away from her shoulders in an attempt to get up again to leave, but Kartik couldn't let that happen. With a swift move, he climbed up the bed and had already blocked her way before she could have made her next move. It happened so abruptly that Naira never realized when he pushed her down on the bed again and came on top of her. There was barely any space left between them. Now she was lying beneath him, and he was staring right down at her with an angry yet caring gaze.

Will Naira leave like before? Will Kartik let her go/not stop her this time? A repeated mistake or a learned lesson?

Thank you everyone! Will update whenever time permits!