''I am not staying here for a day more. Do you understand Tarun Mehra!'' Kajal screamed from the kitchen so that her husband of 4 years could hear her out in their bedroom. He just smiled fixing his neck tie. For four years , the most horrific thought for his was Kajal leaving him. He couldn't imagine a day without her in this world. She had become his everything

Whenever they would pick a fight , Kajal would threaten him about leaving and he would give up. It always worked, he never liked the thought even as a joke.

Tarun smiled watching his little daughter Kavya running all around pretending to be a plane , her arms open wide as she made a continuous buzzing sound. He picked her up, ''That sounded like a bee not a plane.'' she giggled throwing her small arms around his neck.

Tarun had secured a long time onsite opportunity in London and had taken Kajal with him when their daughter was just 3 few months. Their Parents had flown down for the first birthday and now Kajal insisted on going back as their daughter's second b'day was due in 2 months. Her own venture had taken a flight which resulted in many other bigger names to bend down to her terms. With more than a year out of her home land, Kajal had grown home sick and wanted to go back. She had been requesting him for few months , when it didn't work she had now taken the route of blackmail.

Tarun carried the little toddler to kitchen where his upset wife kept talking to herself, ''Mommy!'' the sugary voice calmed Kajal immediately. She made a turn and pecked her daughter, ''You need a bath, you are smelling like a cocktail of fruits. No more candies''

''Candies!'' Kavya repeated to which Kajal refused with a shake of her head. Kavya tried looking cute curling her lip making Tarun chuckle. He cuddled her before setting her down. Kavya resumed her flight as a plane running out of the kitchen

''And what for me? I deserve at least one kiss after being traumatised for weeks.''

''traumatise?'' Kajal asked with a roll of her eyes. Shaking her head she turned away to be pulled back into his arms. Tarun held her to his chest, his arms wrapped tightly around her middle as his palm moved all over her back. Leaning closer he replied, ''yes, you have been threatening be for months about leaving me. Do you have any idea what stress I have been living in.'' He said placing his lips hungrily over hers. She resisted halfheartedly before throwing her arms around his neck, her body shifting on her toes.

''I love you.'' Tarun whispered over her lips. He had been confessing every day since he made his first confession. Kajal smiled, still in his arms she kissed his cheek, nibbled his ear and replied, '''The threat of leaving you is still on.'' She squeaked as he pulled her closer, squeezing her bottom. ''Tarun behave'' She warned

''I won't!'' He retorted. He took a glance back to make sure Kavya wasn't around. In a second he lifted Kajal up the floor her legs straddled around his waist. Tarun carried her to the small store room next to the kitchen, locking it once inside, ''You have lost it Tarun Mehra.'' She tried pushing him instead got locked to the wall, his eyes watching her intently. Kajal smiled shaking her head at his behaviour, it was a kind of daily routine and she enjoyed these stolen moments with him as. Her breath quickened as he buried his face in the nape of her neck, ''You still want to leave me.'' Kajal shivered as his breath tingled her sensitive skin.

''Yes!'' She answered unable to utter a single word as his moving palm kept distracting her.

''Liar!'' He accused and she could feel him smiling against her skin.

''I can do it Tarun. You know me better.'' She threatened again.

''My project is almost done wife, and we will be going back home in 2 weeks. Will you stay now...forever?'' He asked playfully

She pressed her lips, ''I will think about that.'' She teased and he pushed her back, ''Say that you will stay.''

Kajal shook her head. Since they confessed their feelings she had seen his many shades. He would often behave too possessive in public or private. They had even got few teasing comments from friends about Tarun's possessiveness towards her. But she loved it, ''Where else would I find someone like you.'' She pacified him placing her palm on his cheek. Tarun leaned and kissed her palm. Leaning further her rested his forehead against hers, '' You matter the most.''

''Mommy ..Jam.'' They broke apart hearing Kavya's knock demanding fruit Jam.

''I should ban sweets in the house.'' Kajal said moving out as she picked her girl up.

''She is a kid and all kids love sweets.'' Tarun reasoned pecking his daughter's cheek

''I never did.'' Kajal contradicted cleaning her daughter's face with a tissue.

''This is why you fell for me. I am too sweet to resist.'' He winked making her blush. Tarun took his leave giving his daughter a hug, he then covered Kavya's eyes with a palm kissing Kajal passionately.

***

Devyani exclaimed in delight when she found her son and daughter in law at the door. Tarun –Kajal decided to surprise the family and it was worth, ''You guys should have informed.'' She said cuddling her grand-daughter. Kavya was familiar to her grand-parents as she spoke to them daily over Skype, a habit made by Kajal.

''You guys should have informed, I would have got your apartment cleaned up.'' Devyani looked too excited finding her family complete.

Kajal Tarun shared a look. ''That's not required!'' Tarun informed

''Are you going back again...for long term.'' His mother's face fell.

''He can, I won't.'' Kajal tried pacifying her mother in law. Tarun watched his parent's expression for a while before smiling, ''I am not going back . At least for next few years. In fact we are planning to shift in with you guys.''

Jatin Devyani blinked, processing the information. ''Tarun, that wouldn't be necessary. You guys have your own personal space and we are there in same city. We don't want to intervene your privacy.''

''Or is it otherwise Mon and dad, you don't want your privacy to be disturbed.'' Tarun teased making his mother blush.

Kajal warned Tarun and moved to her mother in law, ''When we got married, you promised that we can come back any day we like. I guess the day has arrived. And if he plans another onsite, I can still stay with you guys.'' Devyani watched her kids with adoration. Her happiness knew no bounds, she was unable to express it in that moment.

Kajal got up and sat next to Devyani, ''I mean it mom. I am the luckiest one to have you.''

''This is why chose you for my stupid son.'' She then turned to her husband, ''Jatin don't sit, get up  up. We have to plan a grand party for my Kavya.'' 

''Dadu Candies.'' Kavya threw herself in Jatin's lap knowing her demand won't be turned down.

Mehra house was back to its chirpy self. Kajal Tarun took turns to check on Kajal's parents and made sure they never felt left out. 

The grandparents got busy in planning for a grand party. It was Kavya's first birthday in her home and her grand parents had decided to go grand, inviting the world to join the celebration.

***

Kajal shook hands with the new designing head of ENCHANTED giving her nod for the project. Smiling she walked out. This was the place where she had been asked to adjust and today she was being treated like a queen. When Tahilani again approached her, Kajal made it clear to work on her terms . She had visited ENCHANTED just once before leaving for London but didn't see Robin around. That was a breather.

She messaged Tarun about leaving for home when a familiar voice halted her steps, ''How are you Kajal?''

Kajal closed her eyes once, taking a deep breath she turned around to face Robin. "I am good, and hope the same for you.''

He smiled, ''I wanted to apologise. I know its late but it would free me off my guilt.''

Kajal took a minute before responding. She could hear the sincerity in his voice. She too wanted to leave the past baggage behind, ''Fine, I forgive you but we can't be friends again.''

''Fair enough. By the way I am getting married, she is my mother's choice.'' He said

''Then she would be the right choice, she will keep you happy. Congratulations.'' She wished him . Robin gave her the invite and she left for her home. 

As she drove towards her house, her moments with Tarun came back to her. From Shimla to the proposal. Their wedding, fight and reconciliation. She thanked her stars for gifting her a partner like Tarun. He balanced her aggressiveness with his calmness. She blushed thinking the only time he was little aggressive.

Even when they fought, he would always say sorry . He said it was impossible for him to stay away from   her. They weren't just partners, they were best friends and lovers too. If someone would have asked her to forgive Robin few years back , she would have refused but with Tarun she had learned to move on and stay calm. 'I love you Tarun.'She whispered to self blushing like a 16 year old girl

***

''Congratulations! When is Preeti due?'' Tarun congratulated Praveen on upcoming fatherhood.

''Early next year.'' Praveen studied his friend, ''You have changed.''

''In a good or a bad way?''

''Good way! You have become more open about voicing your opinion. You no more look to please people or make everyone happy.''

''Kajal effect. She taught me to love own opinions too. With her I realised I never loved myself, I just kept moulding my personality as per others. No more.'' Tarun sounded Proud.

''I always knew she was the one for you.''

''I know and thanks for the continuous hammering you did during my stupid days. Do join us and bless my Kavya.'' Tarun invited Praveen with his family and then called Saqib, Zenab and Sejal. Though, he could never go back  being close friends with Zenab and Sejal. He maintained being cordial. 

***

''Must say, Mom has an awesome choice.'' Kajal praised Devyani's choice of her dress for the party. Kajal wore a dark brick red saree with a light diamond set , soft make up with a bold red lip colour. She looked stunning and all Tarun did was admire her as she got ready.

''And what about my choice.''

''What about that? Mom choose me for you and Mom choose this dress then where did you come from?'' She teased. Tarun walked to her and pulled her to him, ''Mom did make things easier for me but this dress and you, both are my choice. Just mine and are just perfect. i got caught in the fire of your eyes so deep that when you rejected me, it did hurt. I never understood why  I came that day to convince you but now I know, I had fallen for you Kajal.''

Kajal smiled leaning on to him, ''And I fell for you when you took my anger so calmly. I knew I wanted you.'' He hugged her . Tarun offered his arm and she took to it join the family for the party.

Kavya cut her cake with her grand parents. Kajal asked her to offer the cake to her grand parents. Kavya stared at her family who waited patiently and then her eyes went to piece in her hand. She smiled and stuffed it in her mouth refusing to share her cake. The guests erupted into laughter as little Kavya asked her mother to hide the cake, and not to give it any one as it was all hers.

Tarun watched as Kajal gracefully took care of the guests. Whenever their eyes met, she blushed like a new bride. He was going restless. Tarun kept following her movements and then pulled her out once he found her alone, ''What?''

''I want to give you something.'' With that he pulled out a small box.

''What is this Tarun?''

''I never proposed you the way you deserved.'' He smiled went on his knee and extended the single solitaire ring towards her, ''Though, you are already mine. I still want to tell you that you are the best thing that happened to me  and I am proud to be your husband.''

Kajal moved her finger into the ring , she extended her hand helping him up. Moving closer, she cupped his face, ''And I am blessed to be your choice.'' Lost in each other they jumped apart when their family and friends cheered for them. Kajal covered her face but Tarun engulfed her form into his arms proudly, and why not she was after all his Choice.

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