Kajal opened her eyes, it was still dark and she was thankful for that. She wanted the night to never end. She lifted her eyes to look at this face, he slept peacefully holding her tight in his arms. She felt loved, cared and above all she was happy. She never expected him to kiss but when he did she felt like someone gave her a second life. She recalled the kiss and snuggled closer, Tarun's arms automatically tighten around her. She smiled over his chest, slowly she blew warm breath over the exposed skin of his chest. He moaned pulling her closer, she smiled . He threw her leg over her locking her body with his. Kajal's breath hitched, these small moments were making her heart leap. She was falling for Tarun hard and deep.

Kajal wrapped her arm around his waist placing a peck on his chest. He hummed as if relieved of pain. She snuggled into his chest, closing her eyes give in to the slumber.

Tarun opened his eyes when bright light filled the room. He stretched his arm to pull Kajal back into his embrace but found it empty. He lifted his head up and looked around with a single eye and there she was standing against window as sunlight illuminated her form, he smiled wide watching her with lazy eyes. Tarun dropped his head back on to the pillow, "come back here."

Kajal felt her cheeks heating up, she quickly turned away, " get up Tarun or you will be late again " she admonished him , trying hard to hide her smile. Unlocking the cupboard she started pulling out his clothes nervous about his gaze on her

Tarun watched her for a moment, moving out of the bed walking to her, he hugged her from back. Kajal shivered , he placed his chin oh her shoulder, "thanks"

" for what?" she asked pretending to be busy in sorting clothes.

"for giving us a chance, even when I failed to answer your questions" She smiled , she wanted tell him that he did answer all he questions. Turning around she placed her palms on his chest, " you gave me more than those questions. Now get ready."

He grinned wider, there was a sudden urge to kiss her lips but he refrained. Instead, he pecked her cheek, "What are you planning to do?"

"not sure, will do some work around the house."

"Why don't you upload some work of yours on your website"

"but most of my work is now owned by Enchanted. I simply just can't upload them." she replied with her lip curled.

Tarun lifted her chin up, " you have many which you just sketch as part if a hobby. Upload them, the software allows the sketches to be moulded into the images of how the real jewellery will look like. Customers will have the options of choosing the metal. "

"Tarun , I am designer . I can't make the jewellery."

He cupped her face, "yes, but if someone wants the design. They will have to pay you for that. And in future you can hire your own jewellery makers and launch your own line."

"its risky"

"yet I want to take the risk."He looked confident. She nodded, unaware that Tarun had started with the marketing plan. He was an analyst and knew how to bring the advantages in line.

Tarun quickly freshened up and joined her on the breakfast table. She reminded him about Praveen's upcoming wedding and asked him to plan his leaves accordingly.

"do the job okay!" he reminded her about working on the website. Patting her cheek, he walked to leave. Tarun pulled open the door but stood frozen at his place. "is something wrong?" Kajal asked confused. Tarun's control gave up, shutting the door , he took long strides to her. Kajal blinked, before she could understand he threw an arm around her waist. Pulling her closer he placed his lips over hers. This time he demanded her to kiss him back and she did, her arms around his neck and weight on her toes.

They pulled apart slowly and Tarun placed a deep peck on her forehead, "Call me if you need something and don't open the door for anyone unknown. And don't go anywhere without letting me know." She placed a finger on his lips, " go and I will be here when you come back." He watched her for a moment before hugging her closer, " bye" She watched him walkout and than ran to the balcony to wave as he drove off. She knew he worried about her after the Robin incident. She smiled twirling around, everything in her life had turned beautiful. She lay on her back staring at the ceiling, recalling all the moments they shared in past few days. She grinned and then laughed. She wanted to make him feel special.

Kajal thought of numerous things and then decided to plan a dinner with her husband. She first bugged her mother and then her mother in law with the recipes. Dressing like a soldier, armed with spatula and spices she got herself busy in the kitchen . Kajal forgot all, she just wanted the dinner to be perfect.

The sound of door bell made her leave the kitchen which she was in loved with right now. She answered the door to find two of her neighbours grinning at her wide, " is something wrong"

"this isn't fair Kajal. You never mentioned about launching your own website. " one of them complained. Before Kajal could answer the other added, "never mind, I loved what you show cased. My family jeweller is interested in working with you. I too want a necklace of same design." They went on and one but all Kajal could think was Tarun. Once her neighbours left, which was after numerous promises, she sat and thought about Tarun. She smiled, he knew she wouldn't do the job so he decided to do it.

Next one hour, her phone didn't stop ringing. She got to know Tarun floating the details of THE KAJAL'S on social media and among his and her friends. She sat staring at the response, " Tarun Mehra you stole my heart and will own it for life. I Love You "

***

"Tarun, you didn't invite us for dinner at your house since you got married. Are you scared of your wife's culinary skills or you don't want us to meet your wife." The group laughed as on of colleague teased Tarun.

Tarun sipped his tea, "have you guys been denied food for ages that you keep asking for party?" Praveen wanted to scoff. Tarun looked offended at the mention of Kajal. Taking a puff he added," my wife is an amazing cook and I don't need to prove it to any of you. Its your fault you didn't attend my reception after receiving an invite" He walked off smashing the bud and dumping the paper cup in thee bin.

"what got you so agitated.?" Praveen asked a very agitated Tarun.

"did you see their expression ? Kajal is my wife and I can't take anyone talking nonsense. Who the hell they are to ask me for a treat."

"calm down Tarun! It wasn't intentional." Praveen tried calming Tarun. The latter took a deep breath, Tarun couldn't hold when Kajal's name came up without mention.

"What have you thought about the onsite project " Praveen asked

Tarun shook his head, " I will go if Kajal accompanies me."

"and I thought you would refuse because I am getting married. Some friend you are. " Praveen dramatically held his heart. Tarun smiled , he opened his mouth but Praveen cut him off, "yes , I have already asked Preeti to let her friends and relatives know about Kajal's new venture."

Tarun smiled at Praveen' teasing look, "thanks"

"Tarun Mehra you have lost it completely." That earned him a punch. Tarun waved at Praveen as he left for the day.

Tarun drove back home dreamily, a permanent smile plastered to his face. He wanted to wipe every trace of bad memory of her mind.

Kajal grinned wide at the sound of door bell, she ran to answer the door, her heart beating widely. She fixed her hair, took a deep breath answered the door to be greeted by her smiling husband. She had been practising all day about confessing her heart to him but her courage flew out of the window.

Tarun stepped as she stepped back, he kicked the door shut. Dumping his bag on the couch he held her by shoulders. " You look radiant."

Kajal took few steps to him, placing her head on his chest she softly wrapped her arm around his waist , "just you." He smiled pulling her closer. "did you do what I asked you to?"

She locked her eyes with him, her chin on his chest, she gave him an innocent look, " I didn't get time, and there was no need for me to do. You did my job"

"because I knew you wouldn't"

"I got my new assignment. You squashed my plan to take a break" she punched his chest playfully. He smiled and then his eyes caught the surroundings, "Are we on a date."

"Yes, I thought why not surprise you. A small thanks from me." Kajal replied looking at him with him expectant eyes. He placed his forehead against hers. Her emotions surged, "Tarun , I wanted to say something."

"I know what you want to say but I would suggest lets take time. Lets enjoy these moments." She couldn't agree more , she wanted to tell him that she was willing to take the relationship forward but then she was scared of making a mistake. She held his hand and dragged him to the table, excited to show him all she did. He appreciated her efforts bringing a genuine smile on her face.

The inhibitions between them were crumbling slowly, they didn't mind hugging or kissing each other. She enjoyed sleeping being held in his arms, and he enjoyed listening to her non-stop ranting. Tarun knew he had fallen for his fiery wife but he wanted the moment to be special for both.

***

"care to explain this." The MD of ENCHANTED Mr. Tahilani, questioned Robin throwing the prints of Kajal's new venture on his face. Robin didn't know how and what to explain.

"last time when Kajal mentioned her discomfort working with you, I ignored. I thought she would come around. She didn't, instead she did this"

"I will find a better designer." Robin offered a solution.

"You have to, or I will consider Kajal's condition." Tahilani warned. He now regretted not paying heed to Kajal's words. Even the launch of her url didn't effect him much but when he went down the success story, 70% of ENCHANTED's hit collections were done by her. He never dreamt of Kajal launching something of her own. She was brilliant and now the competitors had access to her. Even if it meant small projects, it meant ENCHANTED losing big in long run. Tahilani was an experienced man, he knew not just one but many others local and small competitors would jump on the first chance . In India, for long people had family jewellers like doctors and lawyers. It had taken him long to break the mould. ENCHANTED was expensive as compared to local players yet they went on to become the leaders because their design's and collections were unique. The work they did was fine intricate, something the competitors couldn't touch. This why they paid bomb to designers but Kajal has always been someone who worked on her terms. He had agreed and had paid her what his competitors could never touch. Not even in his wildest dream he had thought of her taking this step.

Tahilani was sure that money was strong enough to bind Kajal but she proved him wrong. Though, there were other designers and he could find another talented one in sometime, yet loss was inevitable . The jewellery industry knew Kajal and her talent. Her being completely free of any bond with ENCHANTED meant them luring her. He had to act and soon.

"Sir, this invitation is for you" His chain if thoughts were broken by his assistant. He nodded and took the envelope. He pulled out the card and then smiled, Kajal had turned down the meeting request but he was sure she will attend the exhibition. She was passionate about her job and he would give her an offer she wouldn't refuse.

Robin smiled at the invite, he was aware what Tahilani was upto but he had his plans. Robin had decided to convince Kajal this way or that. Now the wait was just of a week.

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