Chapter 23: chapter 23

Nidhi's POVI asked the servant to clean his room, and once it was done, I  went inside the room where Kabir is sitting with Avani to tell  that his room is cleaned..Kabir didn't make Avani sleep on bed, she was still in his arms.he was looking at her with tears in his eyes.."Kabir, Avani has already lost mom, don't deprive her from father's love. and Nandini will not be at peace if she sees you like this. I am not saying to forget Nandini  , she will be in your heart till your last breath,  but there are people in your family who are dependent on you, don't make them worry and especially Avani.. " I said and came out of his room..I don't know whether my words will have any impact on him or not, but I felt ,I should tell him.. When I came out of his room, his mom asked, did he say something??I nodded as no and said, " it will take time aunty, don't force to come back to normal at once, give him some time, I feel  Avani will make an impact on him, let's hope for the best", and I left for home...Kabir's POVI was completely lost in Nandini's thoughts, I don't want to be sober,   her  thoughts are killing me, I feel as if my heart's been pierced with needles..I completely forgot about Avani, till the day I heard her crying.I came out and saw her sitting in front of my door, when she saw me she stood up and started pulling my leg to lift her.I took her in my arms and she fell asleep..I was about to enter my room ,when Nidhi stopped me, that is when I realised my room was dirty  and walked into another room.My eyes were filled with tears when I saw Avani, she looks more like Nandini..When I was in thoughts ,Nidhi entered and spoke to me. Yes ,she is correct, I have Avani, I have to  take care of her.. I decided ,I will try to become normal at least for Avani..I walked towards my room, it is cleaned now and all the bedsheets were changed.I made, Avani sleep on my bed and went inside the bathroom, looked my face in the mirror and realised , my beard is big now, my eyes were red, I really look drunkard, Nandini will never like me like this, Nidhi was correct, her soul will not be in peace ,if I am like this. I immediately took a trimmer and shaved my beard, took a head bath and wore neat clothes and slept beside Avani holding her, trying to control all my emotions.When Avani woke up, she started playing with my  nose. I smiled  and took her in my arms and came down  to the  living room.My dad and mom were sitting  on the  couch, I could see worry in their faces.when they saw me they immediately stood  up and I could see surprise filled with tears in their  eyes.I gave Avani to mom and said, "she just woke up, feed her something.. From now on, Avani will sleep in my room."My mom nodded happily, and I even saw my father smiling..I sighed and said, "Dad, I will be taking care of business from  tomorrow..He patted my shoulder and said, "As you wish, son."I decided to go to the office so that I can  get out of  my thoughts, the only medicine that will work on me is my work.******Sanjana's POVIt's been 10 days since Aditya left, he calls me everyday.Every evening waiting for his call has become my routine.. I didn't get his call yesterday, he messaged me saying he is busy today,  so ,can't talk..Mom was getting better ,so I appointed one maid to take care of mom during the day, so that I can go to the office...I will be reporting to Aditya's office from now on.One day, I was in the designing room , where I was working on a draft. I was told to design the Jewellery for Indian bridal fashion week.. It was almost time to log out and all the employees were leaving. when my colleagues asked me I said,"I am  in the middle of the design , I will leave once I finish it."When  I was almost done, I was re-watching it and was checking if I could make some improvement.I felt someone suddenly hugging me from behind, his hands were on  my waist..and he kissed on my neck.. I know it's him...My Aditya is back..I immediately turned back with tears of joy.He cupped my face and asked," Missed me??"I nodded and hugged him immediately.His chin was on my head.After a while, he released me and asked," why are you working overtime??"" I showed him the design and said, I was in the middle ,so thought of finishing it before going home, by the way, you didn't mention about your arrival yesterday ??"He chuckled and said," I was missing you ,  and wanted to surprise you,so came early".missing me or your company I asked, turning around towards my drafts.He hugged me from behind  once again and said," Missing your company"..I blushed when I heard him.."Come let's go, I will drop you home", he said ..I nodded and followed him.on the way home, I saw an ice cream stall..Sir, please stop the car, I want an ice cream ,I asked.He stopped the car to the side , looked into my eyes and said, what did you say?? he was a little angry.Why is he angry all of sudden, I   said, I want ice-cream"before that", he said. "I said ,'' Stop the car", I replied."Before that" ,he said..I recollected and said, "sir". "Call me Aditya or Aadi , not sir, '' he was infuriatedI looked at him with  puppy eyes and said," if you bring me  ice-cream, then I will."He smiled and asked, which flavour??"Butterscotch", I replied.He went out and brought me one cone.He resumed driving and I was enjoying ice-cream and his company..Suddenly he stopped the car and looked at me.I asked with my eyes, what??He was staring at my eyes , lips and then looked at the ice-cream.....Do you want to taste it?? I asked.He nodded yes.....I gave him the ice cream, he  denied it and said, I feel the ice cream near your lips looks very delicious..before I could react his tongue already started licking the ice-cream near my lips and then slowly he covered my lips.I  was yawning for his touch, when he touched me , I even responded to his kiss....The kiss was short but I felt complete..Thank you God ,for bringing this man into my life.....