Might add something later...

'Mujhe nahi jana he. Its final. And You cant force me.' Stubborn Naina irritates sujal more.

Since last half an hour the argument is going on. Ma had planned a trip to ladakh. Sujal knows the reason. Its been ages...since he had talked normally with anyone in this home. His mom a senti woman wants to have an opportunity to atleast make things better even though they can not be. But she wants to try. Sujal had no heart to refuse when his mom asked him about this trip. A family trip. In real a facade where everyone will point out everyone's dark sides. Too much gossip and nonsense stuff will follow. Two people who irritate Sujal are going too. Vasu aunty and her daughter-in-law. Sujal is scared how much drama those people will create. This trip can be a disaster. There are high chances of it...

In fact the disaster has started. Since the moment Naina has heard of this trip she is creating a fuss about it. Constantly denying to accompany him. Sujal still not understanding her problem. All of sudden her demeanor changed as if he had pulled a wrong cord of hers. The happy trail she was skating on suddenly broke. Her anger returning amd irritating him.

'See. Ma ne bola he ki Sabko chalna he. And Last time I checked you were my wife. To stop whining. Kapde pack karo.'

'Main naukar nahi hu tumhari. Apne aap karo.' It angers him now.

He goes close to her. Pulls her mouth to him and after a deep smooch he leaves her.

'You are not high! Are you on your periods? Want me to check?' Naina pushes him away.

'You are gross! Ghatiya ho tum.'

'Ha pata he. Now pack for three days. May be four days. Ma specially lekar ja rahi he. I dont know...may be for a week.' Sujal is looking into his cupboard for his clothes. Wondering what kind he should pack.

'Main...main nahi aa sakti. Mujhe yaha HQ me kaam he.'

Sujal turns...

'Last do weeks me 3 din gayi nahi...tab to Indian Army ko tumhari yaad nahi aayi.
Stop giving me excuses. It's final we are going for Ladakh. This trip is planned by Ma aur Main apni Ma ka dil nahi tod sakta.'

'Ha to tum jaao na.mujhe nahi jana...I dont see any reason why I should come.' Sujal eyes her. Her arms crossed on her chest and her weight is dancing on her legs alternatively.

'Naina. Stop tasting my patience. Jab maine bol diya he ki Hum ja rahe he...to Hum ja rahe he. Its a family trip. So basically being my wife you are involved in this family even if you want it or not.'

'That relation is a sham. Ye tum bhi jante ho. '

'Mr. Chopra ke saamne to bahut khushi khushi bola tha ki We are husband wife. Tab bhi to sham tha. And yes....Your transfer to HQ because you are wife of Sujal Grewal...Tab bhi to ye rishta dikhawa hi tha. What changed then? Tab to ye rishta bahut joro shoro se uchala tha. Ab Achanak se tumko is rishte ka sach jhooth kyu najar aa raha he?'

'You are an ass! I dont want to be involved with Your family. You know it. Still you want me to go and get stuck among these people. You are an asshole. Complete asshole.'

'I know what I am. Aur kitna jyada ghatiya hu.. I keep on proving to you. So that doesn't matter anymore.

About my family, vasu aunty tumhe kaccha nahi kha jayengi. And My dad is also going. So...Its not you who is going to be in soup. Mujhe bhi issues he. But Main ja raha hu na. Atleast for my mom...Tumhe koi wajah najar nahi aati!'

Sujal is looking at her. But her eyes suddenly grow so dense...so much in them it is hard to read.

She is silent..

'Ladakh bahut khubsurat jagah he. Kya pata next posting wahi ho jaye..so have a short tour. Know the place. Knowledge won't hurt your brain.'

Sujal turns to his cupboard. Searching for her clothes and packing them. Having a very good idea that She is rooted where she was standing. He searches for her warm clothes but finds none.

'Tumhare sare woolen clothes kaha he? Yaha sab tees and jeans and shorts pade he.'

He turns to her but she is standing like a statue..

'Lagta he tumhare dimag me malfunction ho gaya he. Are you still taking those pills? Kamal he. Tumhare shauk bahut khatarnaak he. Kabhi anti depressant pills, kabhi suicide, kabhi maar peet. Are you even a human?'

He packs her essentials amd soon there are two trolleys ready.

When he looks for her be does nlt find her. He sighs.

Naina is getting complex. He finds it out daily.

Just when Naveen'case ended her days were suddenly full of blooms. She was chirping all the days. She was too good to him. In fact many times she initiated their intimacy. Kissing him with every inch of her. Every time going down on him. Trying to do something extraordinary even when everything was perfect. Some times making tea for him. Making dinner for him. And many times she let go of his snidy remarks. She was changed. And Sujal could grasp only one thing...

Gratitude.

Her way of showing gratitude was so emotional. She was glazing like spring sun and letting him bask in her glow. Making him feel so wanted...so pampered. In different way. In strange way. But in a good strange way.

It was all peachy until he mentioned that trip. Sujal knows Naina. A huge part of her is relation repulsive. She is not the one who would mix up with every one. She will take time. The most obvious proof was her isolation for around three months..just after their marriage. In fact in whole family except mom Naina barely talks with anyone. It is not that He is bothered about it. When he himself gets irritated with all the show off they pull he can not force Naina to go and join family circus. He keeps a distance so does she. But......

....

Some things are forced. You have to do it. No matter what.

This trip is one of those few things.

'I...I have to shop. I'll return within two hours.' He hears her hesitant information. He looks at her. Her wet form. Her wet hair. She is wiping them with her towel..

The idea of ravishing her freshness awakes but soon subsides. The innocence in her eyes is new talk of his town. The recent discovery on his part. But a kiss wont hurt.

He gallop to her..pushing her to adjacent wall...tracing her wet cheeks..rubbing her wet lips. Then slowly...with turtle' speed he bends. His eyes not leaving her lips for a moment. A slow torture ,he knows, is what he is doing. He takes her lips in his. Cherishing her wet and cold form. Her hands gripping his hair and pulling them. A silent request to end this slow torture. But...that's what gives real pleasure. Sujal inserts his tongue and keeps on exploring her mouth. Her wet hair damping his shirt too. But his body not at all cold with all patches of moisture...

He leaves her mouth after a long exploration...

Looking into her eyes.. he can see a vulnerable Naina. The Naina who is part of strong Naina who can live alone and fight alone...but Sujal knows the fragile Naina who is hidden, is the Naina who is his doom. Why he can not keep himself away from her! Because the fragile Naina keeps on holding his hand. Strong naina is a sight on bed. A delicious dish. A savoring item...but Those delicate eyes makes him sleep at night. Because the purest form of innocence and dedication is shown by thr hidden Naina...not the one who Rides him like there is no tomorrow.

And...both are addictive.

'I too have to shop. Chalo. Main bhi chalta hu.' He goes down to get his car leaving naina alone to get ready.

She comes after fifteen minutes. And Sujal wonders if she can seduce him with this nonsense look there is nothing she can not do. Nevertheless he goes with her to nearby Mall.

In mall he endures her cranky shopping moods. Just for sake of this trip..telling himself that this is one time.

Naina is not the one with you can shop. She will like one thing at an instant then other the next moment. Not at all constant..

'Ye red wala bhi Accha he. Aur wo Blue wala bhi. Sujal. Dono le lu?'

'Ye grey, ye black, ye white.. ye saare tops acche he. Sab le lo. Baad me tum bhi ek shop khol lena...isnhi kapdo ki.'

'Tumko maine bola tha kya ki sath aao! Attitude dikhane ki koi jarurat nahi he. Main khud kar lungi.'

She goes on leaving him. But the sight is funny as she herself comes back after going ten steps.

Sujal laughs too much for next few hours as long she is shopping. Enjoying her company when she is cranky as well as novice. Somewhere getting an idea why her brother was bringing her clothes...Perhaps the reason is visible to him now.

They come home after enjoying a dinner outside. Naina' treat. Sujal wonders what changed her mood. Shopping cant be the change as she had paid for her dresses. May be it could be the small earring he bought for her...or may be he played her favourite songs...or May be He took her to nearby water park and threw her in the pool deliberately......

Perhaps it is The Sunset they watched from bridge. She loves nature...

Sujal sits with peace when she ruins his packing by rummaging through both trolleys...

At least she is coming. For he could not go alone...to a family circus..himself.