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If no one else, Kartik very well understood the warning behind her "Mendak". It wasn't out of love. Hell! It wasn't out of love, care or in a teasing manner! Simply nothing of that sort! Her tone only called for disaster.

Soon his senses were kicked by the promise that he made to his Sherni earlier. He was supposed to take her out today and it was already past 5 in the evening. He cursed his PA, Swayam for calling him in the office for the sudden meeting. He didn't even realize about the time and now got himself in this Mess.

It's not the first time that he has lost track of time during a meeting and failed to reach to his wife on time. He mentally cursed himself for being so careless again. Though it is never done intentionally, Kartik would somehow end up repeating the same mistake once in a while. Only he knew there is nothing important for him more than his wife, but explaining it to an infuriated Sherni would be nothing but a futile effort.

Exactly for the same reason Kartik had taken the day off, as he didn't want to take any chances with his Sherni. In fact, he was also extremely happy with the idea of spending an entire day with his ladylove other than the weekends. When Swayam had called to ask him, Naira was taking a nap. He thought he would be back before his Sherni could wake up. So she would never find out. Great! His luck - thought Kartik!

If Naira's temper wasn't bad enough already, her mood swings were two notches higher. Since her pregnancy, God has given him a Sherni with a deadly combination. He wiped off the fresh sweat beads that have just formed on his forehead in fully air-conditioned room. He looked around the room, and realized his clients and employees were looking at him weirdly.

Well it's not an everyday thing to see the Great Kartik Goenka as a total mess. The man, who is always serious, calm and composed; can clearly be seen fearful about something or someone. His employees, who often become the subject of his wrath, were fortunate to see their Boss in such a condition. They weren't aware that today he is going to become the subject of someone else's wrath. Alas, if they knew their Boss' Mrs.! Only his PA, Swayam knew what was about to come!

Kartik managed to plaster a fake smile and spoke after clearing his throat "Everyone let's take a break! Please you all go ahead. I will be back shortly!" Before leaving he gestured Swayam through his eyes as in asking his PA to buy him some time. Then he quietly walked out of the conference room through the second door before his wild Sherni could spot him, since Kartik already knew Swayam would fail miserably in stopping his wife, who was now after his life.

Once he entered Kartik's cabin, Swayam was shocked seeing the sight in front of him. His Boss's wife was trying to gather as many things as possible in her hands from Boss' table. She was hugging some close to her chest and holding some with her hands.

He rushed to her and offered to help. Without feeling any pity, she dropped everything over his hands. Now he was almost hugging everything with both of his hands. The next instant, she shoved some more ignoring his pleading looks. Noticing Naira was done, Swayam opened his mouth to say something, but her one look was enough to shut his mouth.

Next she pushed open the door and almost shouted "You stupid Mendak!" As expected he wasn't there. She could see all unfamiliar faces, but not the person she wanted to see right now. Seeing her dear husband was missing, she became really frustrated. Her anger was at its peak now. So Naira literally ignored everyone present there and skimmed the entire conference room. Naira warned him as she kept searching for him "Mendak abhi ke abhi bahar aao. Warna you will see the worst of me today!"

Kartik, who kept the door ajar intentionally, heard her loud and clear. He thought to himself "Isiliye toh bahar nehi aaunga!" He remained hidden behind a small wall between the window and door. While hiding away, he couldn't help but imagine - Naira holding him by his collar and threatening/cursing him in front of everyone. He simply shook his head in No and thought not to show up anytime soon!

Knowing him, Naira realized he wouldn't make an attempt to come out and dare to face her. In a second, she turned towards Swayam and asked in a dangerous tone "Where is that idiot Boss of yours?" By now most of the people, especially the clients understood the reasoning behind Kartik's weird behavior. A pregnant woman barging in like that with the intention of ripping off the man in question is an indication of a Big Scandal! The guy was in serious trouble. No wonder he was sweating so badly and ran off like that. Everyone thought - the mighty Kartik Goenka really has his hands full.

Swayam gulped and tried to sound as real as possible "Mam, Sir has left already! Wo toh ghar chale gaye! Aap...aap...aap mili nehi unse. Aur suddenly aap office mein kaise?!" while Kartik thought - iski toh mein baad mein class lunga.

She ignored Swayam's last question and stated in a mocking tone "Achha ghar chale gaye?! And you are conducting a meeting without him? Since when?" Immediately his face became pale and he decided to keep silent in front of her. Naira sighed in frustration "Jaise jhuta Boss, waise hi uska employee. Kitna achha training dia hua hai! Baas Samne ajao tum! Mein chodungi nehi tumhe!"

People present there looked at each other. They were about to get up to leave when Naira almost shouted, "Don't move! No one will leave this place until this cheater Mendak shows up. So you better stay put!" At once everyone sat down quietly, listening to her threatening tone.

With that she let out a frustrating sigh "You heartless monster, abhi ke abhi bahar aao. Nehi toh mein kuch aisa kardungi that you will regret later." Due to mood swings, the next minute her eyes brimmed with unstoppable tears. "It's all because of you Kartik Goenka! I hate you. Tumhari wajah se hui hai meri aisi halat" she said looking towards her swollen belly.

Her voice almost cracked while speaking further "Meri aisi halat karke, mujhe akele chodke chale gaye. Iss halat mein?!" Then she wiped off her big fat tears with the back of her hands as she complained, "You are a big liar. You don't love me or care for me. All the time you just pretend in front of me." She sniffed "You won't be forgiven this time and I am not going to talk to you again."

After that she touched her belly. "Gande, selfish, ghatiya admi. Ek number ki matlabi insan ho tum. You are responsible for this condition of mine. I won't spare you for doing this to me." She kept cursing and blaming him, while with the other hand she continuously wiped off her tears.

Even though he wasn't present in front of her, he knew what she was talking about. Kartik wiped his right hand over his face and felt really guilty for letting her go through with this situation. He wanted to run and take her in his arms. But he knew what would be the consequence if he turned up there now. Handling an angry Naira is one thing, but handling an angry and pregnant Naira is a whole another deal.

Nope he couldn't take the risk! And what if she spanks him on the head in front of everyone, like she did last time? Well that was behind the closed doors of their bedroom and she was only three months pregnant then. The current Naira is way more dangerous.

It's not like he ever complained if Naira hit him on the head or pulled him by the ears. His deeds had never been sane for that matter, and his actions did call for those reactions of hers. But in front of everyone it would just look so wrong, especially in an office environment.

Closing his eyes, Kartik shook his head in pure denial while he reminded himself "No! Never! I can't go in front of her, warna Sherni mujhe kachha kha jayegi!"

He just couldn't stop himself from thinking about his image that she just trashed in front of everyone. He groaned as he mumbled to himself "So much for my reputation! Sabke samne kyun apne iss becahre Mendak ka izzat uchal rahi ho meri Jaan?!"

Next moment, Kartik thought with irritation "Everyone was leaving, kyun roka Sherni? Aur wo bol toh aise rahi thi jaise I took her advantage, made her pregnant, aur phir chod diya. Sab log kia soch rahe honge mere bare mein. It sounded so scandalous!" He shook his head as he continued thinking "It's all my doings now, huh! Jaise khud ki toh koi contribution thi hi nehi." Then he finally decided in a grumpy mood "You know what?! Ek baar baas meri Princess ajaye. Phir I won't touch you again, taab dekhnge!"

However, right away he shook his head in denial "Nehi, nehi! What the hell am I saying? Woh toh waise hi Sherni bani phir thi hai. Kitni baar no touching ki dhamki de chuki hai. Kahi sunn liya toh mera upar try karke hi chodegi. "NO! I can't live without my Sherni even for sometime. Aur touch toh karna parega! Yes, something else but ye nehi." He was assuring himself more than anyone. But how could he forget that whatever plans he might have, it is certain that he would always fail terribly in front of his crazy Sherni.

Soon Naira's eyes dried out and she felt tired. She pulled out an empty chair and sat on it. She thought to warn him one last time and spoke with a harsh tone "Mendak ke bachhe, agar abhi ke abhi bahar nehi aaye na, toh mein Mumma-Papa ke paas chali jaungi." In turn, Kartik looked up as if talking to God and murmured "Baas aab yehi baki tha! This woman will be my death some day!" With a defeated look, he let out a deep breath "Pata nehi! Meine bhi akhir kis pagal ladki se dil laga betha!"

Then her last sentence came as a shock to him. It was the last straw for Kartik when she said "Mujhe toh bhul hi jana. Aur saath mein apni Princess ko bhi. Good bye!" He knew she could do anything to teach him a lesson. Yes, she will come back but after making him suffer a BIG time.

Living without them would be impossible for him and she just stroke on his weak spot.

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