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Chapter no 11

Humare jeene ki wajah ho aap!!!

Meenakshi,s hands cupped his face, fingers gently stroking his cheeks with tenderness.

Dhruv sighed, his eyes closing. A sigh escaped his lips as he leaned into her touch feeling a strange but comforting warmth spreading through him

Meenakshi gasped realizing their proximity and took a few steps back creating a little distance between them.

Woh Dhruv ji aap...

She looked at Dhruv fumbling with words, their eyes meeting. Her voice shaky as she let out a trembling breath.

Woh hum... Aap...

Meenakshi ji!!!

Dhruv called her out, taking a step forward as he reached out, his fingers gently wrapping around her arm.

Shant ho jaiye.

Dhruv said, a note of surprise coloring his tone. A hint of softness was visible in the depths of his deep brown orbs as he gazed at her.

Woh...

Meenakshi,s eyes were wide in alarm as she gazed at him, surprise flickering across her features.

Humein laga...

Patni hain aap Meri shama mangne ki awashakta nahin hai aapko.

Dhruv spoke softly, his hand reaching downwards to hold her waist.

Meenakshi gasped, her eyes wide as she felt his hand gently holding the curve of her waist, his fingers spreading to cover more of it and she shut her eyes feeling shivers running down her spine. He pulled her forward, she trembled on her steps, her hand unknowingly coming to rest over his chest, just above his heart.

Dhruv,s breath hitched in his chest, she could feel his heart pounding against her palm.

Their eyes met, the world around them faded into insignificance as Dhruv gently pulled her, his arms wrapping around her petite frame, her hands coming to rest on his shoulders. Dhruv reached out, his hands caressing her cheeks with tenderness feeling the softness of her skin against his rough fingers.

Meenakshi looked at him, her eyes searching his, she called out, her tone hesitant.

Dhruv ji.

Dhruv hummed, the affection in his gaze was undeniable, his hand stroking her cheek with gentleness.

Meenakshi let out a trembling breath as she met his gaze, tears pooling in her eyes.

Aapne vachan liya tha humse ke aap ke siwa koi nahin...

Meenakshi exclaimed, her voice quivering slightly. Her fingers trembling slightly as she cupped his face in her palms.

Aapke jeevan mein sirf hum honge, vachan dijiye humein. Keval hum, humare siwa koi nahin, kabhi nahin.

The memory of their wedding night flashed across his mind. The words ringing in his ears. His heartbeats slowed and he looked at her, then his hands trembled as he reached out, holding her face in a gentle yet firm grasp.

She gazed at him, blinking her eyes as a tear rolled down her cheek. Dhruv wiped it with a gentle touch.

Per kya hum aapse woh maang sakte hain.

The words trembled out of her mouth and she palmed her mouth gulping, then she titled her head closing her eyes.

Gulping the lump that formed in her throat, she opened her eyes and controlling her tears, she moved forward, her hand reaching up to caress his other cheek and then she breathed, her warm breathe fanning his cheek causing him to close his eyes in anticipation. She placed her lips against his cheek in a tentative, affectionate kiss.

She moved back, her anklets chiming. Dhruv opened his eyes coming out of his trance. Their eyes met. Dhruv felt a tug at his heart seeing the flicker of hurt in her gaze. She smiled, a small smile. The smile did nothing to hide her inner turmoil.

Hum aate hain.

Meenakshi said taking a few steps back, offering him a gentle smile, she turned and walked away leaving Dhruv in a state of daze.

Meenakshi sat on the floor beside the poolside. Her eyes gazing at nothing in particular. Her mind was a chaotic mess. The tears that pooled up in her eyes now made their way down her cheeks.

Dhruv Patni hain tumhari hum!!!

Meenakshi couldn't help the gasp that escaped her. She stood up with a jerk, her back hitting the wall.

Antara bhabhi sa Dhruv ji ki patni?

Meenakshi,s mind raced to process the revealation that threatened to overwhelm her.

Kya Dhruv ji ne dhoka diya hai humein?

Meenakshi questioned herself. She shook her head sideways at the thought. Her heart disagreeing at the mare thought

Meenakshi ji.

Meenakshi turned around, a gasp of surprise escaped her lips. Her foot slipped and she was about to fall but Dhruv held her hand, her wide eyes met his and the world around them faded into insignificance leaving the two of them in their own bubble. Dhruv,s grip over Meenakshi,s hand tightened, her body was slightly bent. Meenakshi,s hand trembled as she pulled his hand forward slightly. Dhruv lost his balance and they both fell into the pool.

A loud splash was heard. Meenakshi was fully drenched and so was Dhruv. Meenakshi swam towards him. Their eyes met. Dhruv slightly trembled. Meenakshi,s black orbs seemed to hold him captive completely. Some of the wet strands of her hair were plastered at the nape of her neck. The water droplets clung to her hair shining in the firelight. Dhruv,s eyes traced the contours of her features. The water droplets trailing down her skin. The megnatic pull was irresistible and he swam towards her.

His hand traveled to the small of her back and he pulled her closer. A gasp escaped her lips. She watched him, his sharp features highlightened by the firelight seemed to catch her attention. His sherwani was plastered to his body like a second skin, making him look as hot as ever. The water trailing down his body made her shiver. Meenakshi,s hand reached up to cup his cheek. Her palm felt cool against his skin, Dhruv breathed sharply. Her both hands cradled his face and he shut his eyes. His wet eyelashes casting gentle shadows on his cheekbones. Dhruv leaned forward, his hand holding the curve of her waist, fingers spreading to cover more of it. The air between them crackled with desire and anticipation. The tension between them was pulpable. Their hearts pounding in their chests like drums. Dhruv,s eyes flickered to her lips and then her eyes. His hands cradled her face with gentle firmness and he leaned in, his eyes closing in anticipation and so did Meenakshi,s. Her hand brunching his hair in a fist, just as the most anticipated moment was about to arrive, Meenakshi came back to her senses and placed her lips on his forehead. A gasp escaped Dhruv,s lips and he opened his eyes feeling her lips on his forehead. As Meenakshi pulled back, Dhruv,s eyes searched hers, his disappointment avident.

Meenakshi watched as a wave of hurt and self doubt flickered across his features. Meenakshi shook her head sideways. Tears welled up in her eyes.

Kyun? Dil bhar gaya mujhse?

The words trembled out of his mouth. Meenakshi let out a painful gasp. Her chest tightening and she felt her heart crumbling in her chest. Fresh hot tears burned her eyes hearing his question.

Her hands cupped his face tighter and she let out a trembling breath.

Nahin. Nahin.

Meenakshi cried out, the tears that burned her eyes now streamed down her face and her body shook with sobs. She placed her forehead on his shoulder and let out a trembling breath.

Nahin.

Meenakshi said, placing her hand on his back.

Humara dil aapse kabhi nahin bhar sakta Dhruv ji. Humare jeene ki wajah ho aap.

The words escaped her lips accompanied by a sob that tore through her.

She looked at him, her hand stroking his cheek with tender reverence as she spoke.

Aap humara hriday hain Dhruv ji. Aapke bina hum kuch nahin hain. Humara mann aapse kabhi nahin bhar sakta kyunke...

She stopped gulping the lump that formed in her throat and controlling the tears that threatened to spill out. She spoke, her voice trembled with sincarity.

Aap humara hriday hain.

The words tugged at his heartstrings stirring something deep within him.

Per hum bheek mangte hain aapse Dhruv ji. Humein iss tarah mat todiye. Kyunke agar aaj yeh ho jata aur aap baad mein pachtate woh humse bardasht nahin hota.

Meenakshi spoke controlling her tears.

Kya hum iss kabil nahin ke aapki pareshani ka karan jaan sakein?

Meenakshi asked, her voice trembled with doubt. She swam back and moved out of the pool leaving Dhruv in deep thoughts

End Of Chapter!!!

Sorry for this but I felt this was important. Dhruv needed a little push. Do tell me your thoughts on it.

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