Chapter 14 : What's this Between Us?

Rishab pulls his hands from her waist instantly she feels the loss of warmth as She stares at him with an unknown emotion ..He places his hands around her shoulders as He tells Sultan Jovially "I am Gonna try & Steal your Girlfriend " Making Their Mouths Form "O" Shaped !!

"What? Sultan Lets out a nervous laugh "You got a good sense of humor but it should not go overboard " he tells the last part with intense anger , "It just takes the fun out of life ! Rishab repeats his words as he continues "I am Gonna Try & Steal Your Girlfriend My Brother He finishes with a evil smirk as Sultan gets hold of his collar "How Dare you ?" .The two glare at each other with fire burning in their eyes .."I Dare too! " Rishab replies underrated firmly ."I am not a commodity " She yells making them stop there intense staring session and turn to her . She looks at them in anger "I am not a commodity to use or throw or sell to each other " she puffs out in anger .Leaving the hold on Rishab 's collar he steps back as Madhu stands in the middle with two by her sides..She ties her hands across her chest throwing daggers at the two.

Fireworks goes off in the sky as Bittuji and Mukund walk in with a cake as they sing "Happy Birthday Smacking Cinderella !".She stares at them in awe as She laughs throwing her head back forgetting her anger smacking cinderella.."Muku!!" She yells in excited throwing her arms around his neck as he stumbles a bit balancing himself and the cake in his hand .."You are the best I Love you " She shouts in happiness pulling away herself from him .

"What ?" Madhu hears a shocked chorus comes from behind her .She turns around and narrows her brow at them "U Love Him?" Again they ask in chorus with their eyes widen. She wiggles her brows "Who will Not Love Muku After all ? " She asks them clueless. "Muku?" Again Chorus ..Madhu chuckles "At least you both are getting into one word in this ! Haa Muku Isn't the name cute ?" She asks nodding her head raising her brows showing her dimple teeth in delight with her chubby cheeks. Rishab and Sultan look at each other astonished due to the sudden change in the atmosphere while Mukund gives a knowing smile as He turns Madhu around to face him "So Cinderella ?".."I Love you Superstar Mukund ..Nah Muku is it okay with you?" She asks curiously as he shakes his head seeing her antics "Muku I watched one of your film overnight and I must say that was love & now your sweet gestures of wishing me you are the best just Like Trishna says "...Mukund bites his inner cheek "Trishna?" he asks curiously "yes..she is .." She stops halfway as She hears a deep sigh from behind . Rishab and Sultan had let out their breath they had been holding to .

Muku takes hold of Madhu's hand and drags her to the table which is decorated with variety of dishes . Rishab and Sultan follow them behind sneering . "Madhu Happy Birthday " Sultan tells her grinning as she scrunches her nose "Madhu come on yaar we were just playing "..."We?" .."Haa me and Rishab We thought to surprise you in our style but Rishab overacted " he tells her as Madhu looks at them not taking their lie ..Sultan nods raising his eyes trying to make her believe while Rishab mutters under his breath "I was genuine!!" .

Mukund places the cake in the middle as he gives her the knife to cut .Madhu takes the knife in her hand nervously as she looks around for him ."Madhu come on murder it " ..She chuckles due to Muku's use of word ..She cuts out a piece taking it in her hand She feeds Mukund , then Bittuji & Sultan .

Madhu sees Rishab Standing far away from them with his back turned around . Taking another piece She walks over to him as Sultan looks at her annoyed .She stands in front of him as He looks at her with her hazel orbs glistening in an unknown emotion she takes the piece near his mouth ..he looks at her lost in her features She is amusing Minutes ago she was all angry now !..His eyes travels down her She is wearing a white crop top with a black wavy skirt her hairs pulled and braided to a side with few fringes left out..She was all plain but her dimple cheeks with that heart fluttering smile..Alluring He would say ..She blinks her eyes twice allowing her eyelashes to flutter like the wings of a butterfly bringing him back to his senses .

Huye baware yeh naina 

Sanam tere pyaar mein
Kahan kho gaya mera chaina
Iss intezaar mein ...
Par ab talak tera sanam
Ikraar hai baaki
Meri arziyon ki manzoori bhi
Sarkaar hai baaki

He in a haze he opens his mouth as her grin widens she places the cake in his lips and looks up straight into his orbs staring right into her soul She could not escape or turn away .She sucks in her breath as his hot tongue brushes her finger ..She pulls back as if electrified..Her Dimple cheeks goes pink as she moves away from him ..Luckily others were indulge in their works Bittuji & Muku busy with setting the table whereas Sultan was more intended to his phone. Rishab turns around Looking at her retreating form as a grin forms on his lips before he could thwart ...

Ishq tu hi hai mera

Mushq tu hi hai mera

tu hi shameyaar

Tu hi to nasha mera

Tu hi mehkana mera

Tu hi pehmana mera

Tu hi to junoon mera

Bittuji and Mukund take their places around the table while Sultan & Rishab stand a bit far .."Sultan" Madhu calls him softly showing her puppy eyes as he sighs "Okay !" and sits ..She looks at Rishab who turns around to walk away ..She blocks him standing in front of him showing her puppy eyes "please ?".."No!".."It's My Birthday"..He takes a deep sigh and sits next to her grumping ..Rishab and Sultan play with the food while other dig in happily .."So How was my birthday surprise ?" Sultan asks out of blue ..Madhu looks up from her plate gobbling down the spaghetti ..She swallows it down as Rishab grins seeing her antics .."What Surprise ?" .."Shopping & Dinner" Sultan replies...Madhu turns around to look at Rishab remembering their intense anger no his anger in the washroom ".."Good..Very Good " She replies stressing pressing her lower lip in a fake smile not taking her eyes of Rishab .

"But I would have preferred something simple " She tells him genuinely ..Taking this as a cue Sultan turns his head to face Rishab "So what did you get for her ?" ..Rishab puts the spoon back on his plate as Madhu looks at him curiously ..An idea clicks in her as She pulls out her phone "Rishab ..A Selfie as your Gift Okay?" She says jovially clicking on the camera app ..She takes their picture Rishab and Sultan by her sides have a grumpy face and behind them Mukund and Bittuji Grin with their one hand up in the air around the table . #Mission Accomplished Eating together She pats herself mentally ..

Madhu clears her throat.." .."It is not my Birthday !!" ..They Look up away from their drool worthy food shocked .."But it was this date in the diary" Mukund reasons as Madhu gives a lopsided grin "I am sorry " She tells them cutely pulling her ears as they narrow their brows .."I hid your charger knowing you would come to check on mine so I thought why not make today as my birthday as I know you guys will not disappoint me " She tells them slowly lowering her eyelashes as they scrutinize their eyes at her .."Ohh.." Mukund tells sadly .."But I arranged." He trails off as Madhu cuts him in "This is the best I could ask for It wasn't my birthday today but I felt Special Muku all thanks to you ..So I am gonna accept today as my Birthday " She tells with a smile ..Rishab gets up from his chair "So The Celebration is not valid I am Right ? So why I am here ?" He tells and bends his head down to Madhu's level as he whispers "Things are gonna get more and more amusing & thrilling" He blows air on her ears She feels tingles in her skin and Leaves the place .

Madhu sees Rishab dancing through his blinds open standing outside his room from far as her mind plays his words "From all the people around why do you have to belong to Sultan?" "I am Gonna try & Steal your Girlfriend "..His Staring Session while she fed him the cake ..Their moments in the park his arms wrapped around her " ..Feeling a gaze he leans up as He catches her curiously peering at him their eyes get locked together as both stare at each other from far . Madhu scurries away into her room as His lips curves up. Madhu keeps on mulling over his words stirring unable to sleep .She gets up and decides to sleep with her maa.

Huye baware yeh naina
Sanam tere pyaar mein
Kahan kho gaya mera chaina
Iss intezaar mein ...
Par ab talak tera sanam
Ikraar hai baaki
Meri arziyon ki manzoori bhi
Sarkaar hai baaki

"Is Something bothering you beta?" Meena asks Rishab running her fingers through is hair as He had laid his head on her lap ..Rishab mulls over the fact "is it right ? what is he doing ?" unable to sleep he had come to Meena maa to get some peace..a motherly affection & love from her helps him a lot .."No " he tries to dodge as Meena smiles "A Child cannot hide anything from his mother beta "..He looks at her in awe She never fails to surprise him with her gestures ."Maa just let me take a nap in your lap that's enough " he hugs her by her stomach as She places a kiss on his forehead .Madhu enters her maa's room to see her sleep snatcher peacefully sleeping taking her place. She frowns and walks in a fast pace and pulls him up he blinks twice shocked as Meena presses her lips together controlling herself from bursting out laughing ."What the hell is wrong with you Tiny Creature?" He yells trying to place his head back on his maa's lap .."What is Wrong ? you asking me ? you akdu ..you Kamina how dare you sleep on my place ?

"Your place ..Where is it?" He asks sarcastically searching around the place ..as Madhu places her hands on her hips fuming "That's My Place My Meena Maa's Lap you Monkey " She yells at him "Monkey?" He fumes .."You Donkey!" ..Her mouth goes "O"Shaped "How dare you call me Donkey ? you hulk !' She throws her head back in anger .."You" Rishab points his index finger at her scrutinizing his eyes "You Machar "..."Machar ..You Monster !!" ..Meena maa chuckles seeing their cute banter ..hearing a chuckle they stop and turn around to see their maa laughing her heart out .."Maa " Madhu whines sitting beside her "I am your beti right ? tell him to get lost ?" She tells her glaring at Rishab."Maa You saw me first tell her to get lost to hell " He argues back ..as Meena pouts "You both are my children !!" ..

Rishab gets back to his place Seeing him sleeping in her place she pushes him making him fall on the floor and places her head on her maa's lap ..Smoke passes through his ears as He gets up dusting himself and tries to push her away holding her arms Madhu tightens her hold on her Maa's waist preventing her from falling..Seeing Rishab is not giving up any time soon She starts whining & complains "Maa" She quivers her lips faking her tears "Drama queen" Rishab snaps at her ."Rishu " Meena places her palm on his cheek as He pouts at her "Maaa" he whines Meena Chuckles and pulls him closing to her placing his head on her shoulder while Madhu rests on her lap .Meena speaks when Rishab & Madhu's eyelids drop "You both never let me feel that I am a barren!" Her voice sounds hoarse in happiness ..Madhu instantly sits up wrapping her arms around her Maa's shoulder ..Madhu's hands brushes Rishab 's arms as they both together hug her .."Maa never ever call yourself that you fill the void of Our mother's place in our lives " Madhu tears up as Rishab nods with her .."It's been so long that someone asked me whether I eat or I slept well maa ..The Main reason I came here is You Maa!!" Rishab tells her kissing her hairs as she gives him a teary smile. Meena runs her fingers through Madhu's hair "Aah" She yelps in pain Meena touches the back of her head .."What happened Beti?'..."Maa ..that..." She fumbles unable to tell her how she got knocked to the wall because of this idiot .. Rishab 's face turns to worry remembering the incident ..he looks away unable to take the angry gaze send upon him ..."Did you get knocked somewhere ?" ..Madhu nods .."Let me get your some oil to apply " Meena gets up to find "Meenaji .." Bittu calls her out from outside ..Meena frowns "Beti stay here I'll be back " She leaves the place Leaving Rishab and Madhu alone .

Madhu decides to leave the room and takes a step as he holds her wrist ..She turns to look at him as he pulls her bit close ..he bends his head down to her level and runs his fingers through her hairs "Is it Hurting a lot ?" He emphasizes slowly as She nods in a daze lost in their proximity. He leaves her as She stares at him without blinking her eyes ..He searches around for oil getting it ..He holds her arm and makes her sit on the bed ..he pours some oil on the place where she points it's paining ..He runs his finger through her hair stroking it slowly massaging her scalp as She closes her eyes his fingers does magic ..her grin widens seeing his care ..after a good ten minutes of his therapy .She stands up from her place "Thank you" She whispers softly .

Ishq tu hi hai mera
Mushq tu hi hai mera
Tu hi to nasha mera
Tu hi maikhana mera
Tu hi paimana mera
Tu hi to junoon mera

He smirks as He moves forward closing the gap between them encircling her arms around her waist as her breath hitches "What ...are...u.doing " her words struck.."I have to gift you properly shouldn't I?" He gives her a devilish grin ..Still holding her in place he pulls out his phone he moves more closer breathing onto her cheeks. A sigh escapes her lips as she closes her eyes ..He smiles seeing the effect he has on her he takes a selfie of them "Now this is called a Gift!" He grins and continues "I Was Serious When I Told I am Gonna try & steal you from him!" He whispers to her as She opens her eyes shocked to find him giving him a sly grin .

Tu hi mehkana mera

Tu hi pehmana mera

Tu hi to junoon mera

Ikraar hai baki

izhaar hai baki

woh pyar hai baki

aitbaar hai baki

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She Stares at him as he hovers over her cupping her left cheek in his palm he leans in as a sigh escapes her lips ..His lips curves up seeing the effect he has on her .She splays her hands on his chiseled chest ..She closes her eyes more as he leans in more as He places a soft kiss on her forehead

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