13|Care

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HER POV

By now, my eyes were heavy, puffy, and swollen. I couldn't hold back once he walked out of my room and cried all night. Seeing him miserable and disheartened was breaking my heart. I never wanted to hurt him. He has always been the one to make me feel comfortable, safe and valued whenever I'm with him. And in return what I did? I hurt him.

He started liking me. He was feeling things being with me, the same emotions that I felt whenever he came close. But when it came to confession, he could acknowledge them, but I couldn't.

But is it really my fault? I was afraid that what I was feeling was right and the truth. This was my first time feeling indifferent feelings with a man, and on top of that a man who is so unbelievably good. It looked more like a fairy tale. I got overwhelmed by these emotions and couldn't handle it when it came to acceptance.

He was too making me feel things I haven't felt before ever, just like him.

Pushing away these thoughts I got down from the bed and freshened up for the day. I took a long bath today, clearing my thoughts that had been clouding my mind since last night. I had to make up my mind, and I was getting ready for that.

Finishing my bath I got ready wearing a beautiful yellow suit and all the accessories. I walked down and reached the dining table, but only a few were present there. Radhika was sitting there drinking tea but she seemed quite upset.

I sat beside her and looked around to find him. But he wasn't there. Is he upset?

"What happened to you?" I asked Radhika.

She shook her head but I insisted.

"Your jija-sa has gotten so busy that he doesn't even get time to talk to me. At least he should make some time in the day." She said in a low voice.

(jija-sa:brother-in-law)

"Radhika, they all are busy these days, he'll surely come to talk soon," I said.

"I can only wish so, but he seems to be only ignoring me." She said, sighing.

"It's nothing like that. There's a load of work right now even Baba-sa and Bhaisa along with his brothers are busy." I said and looked everywhere towards the kitchen and living room but he was nowhere.

"Where is badi ma-sa?" I asked.

"She is visiting Panditji with his mother and grandmother." She answered.

So that is why no one was present at the dining table.

After finishing breakfast I walked into the kitchen and washed the dishes. I was drying my hands when I heard a male voice.

"Bhabhi-sa, can you please send warm water to Tejas's room? He's not feeling well today." I heard Samrit and looked at him worriedly.

Samrit was his brother's friend who was also here to help with the problem ongoing.

"What happened to him?" Radhika asked before I could say anything.

I am getting worried now. First I made him eat chillies which made him cry, then he skipped dinner due to workload, then I broke his heart when he tried to open up to me and least expected from me. And now he didn't even show up for breakfast. Also, I came to know that he's not feeling well.

All this was making me feel uneasy and tense. I never wished to ruin things between us. But I need to make things right now.

"His stomach is upset," he replied.

"Has he eaten anything since yesterday?" I asked immediately.

He looked at me confused and then nodded hesitantly.

"Not really," he said and I sighed helplessly.

"It's okay, we'll send him water," I heard Radhika before he walked out and I immediately turned to make him something.

I took out a very small amount of rice and a handful of moong dal and washed it. Quickly I started cooking him khichdi that would help him for his upset stomach. This time I did not add any type of spice or chilli but only salt to his taste.

I told Radhika I would bring food and water to his room and she agreed before helping Bhabhisa with work.

I plated his food neatly on a steel plate so that it cooled down and carried warm water to his room. I climbed the stairs very carefully to not drop any of the things in my hand. Upon reaching his room I found the door open but still tried to knock but no response came from his end.

With slow and careful steps I walked in after opening the door and found him lying on the middle of the bed, shirtless, with one arm covering his eyes and forehead. His state was alone giving me goosebumps.

I do not know why I keep having encounters with his bare torso. Gulping down a lump in my throat I looked around but found no one. Taking a deep breath in, I walked further to his bed. He seemed to be relaxing. His eyes couldn't be seen hence what came into my view was making my knees weak.

But I need to pull myself together. I should remember why I am here.

"Suniye," I called him.

(Listen)

But he did not answer me. I was feeling a little scared thinking what if he won't talk to me ever? Gathering some courage in me I again called out, loudly this time.

"Suniyeee," I said.

(Listen)

But still no response. I was getting disheartened, now. Why was he ignoring me? I know what I did was not right last night but at least he should hear out my reason once. Shouldn't he try once more? Isn't it possible for girls to change their minds?

But again I should not blame him when I was the one to hurt him at first.

"Hum aapke liye khana laaye hain," I said but he was lying still.

(I have got food for you.)

Was he sleeping? I was now confused. I put the tray on the side table next to his bed. And straightened up to leave. I did not want to disturb his life anymore.

"Ji humne khana table par rakh diya, aap zaroor kha lijiyega," I said and turned to leave.

(I have kept the food on the side table, please have it.)

I felt dejected at this moment. I could now understand how he would have felt when I asked him to leave the room after lying on his face.

But before I could step any further I felt him holding my wrist. I felt a sudden pull in my heart, as well. His touch alone has the tendency to give me goosebumps.

I turned to look at him and found his eyes swollen and sleepy with his messy hair strands over his forehead.

"Aaj haathon se nahi khilayengi?" He asked, still holding my wrist in his sleepy husky voice.

(You will not feed me today?)

How does he manage to make me nervous even with the smallest of his acts? I shyly looked at him and nodded slowly.

"I'll bring a chair," I said but instead he pulled my wrist and made me sit next to him.

He is powerful. Doesn't he feel any weight of mine even in his sickness?

I looked at him lying next to me and smiling slowly with his sleepy eyes. My breath started to hitch looking at his sleepy state.

He was one handsome hunk.

"Sit up, have your food," I said, avoiding looking at him.

I turned to get the plate when I heard him groaning while sitting up. A cold shiver ran down my body hearing him, for some unknown reason it made me feel scared. He did so a couple of times while sitting back over the pillows filling me with fear and ecstasy.

He was sitting next to me while I tried to blow heat away from his food and ignore his half-nakedness from my sight. It was a hard task. Not once did he shy or try to hide his bare torso from my sight. Does he expect me to feed him like that?

Sighing audibly I took a spoonful of the dish I prepared and turned to feed him. I brought it closer to his lips and found him looking at me with smiling eyes. The moment our eyes locked, I blinked without hesitation.

"Are you angry with me?" I asked and fed him.

"Not at all," he said chewing over the bite and I was relieved to hear him.

"Did you make this for me?" He asked and I bit my lip and nodded.

"Aren't you sad that I hurt you," I said.

"Does that matter? All that matters to me is your choice and happiness. And you made it very clear last night." he said and I turned to look at him.

"It's not like that. I didn't mean to hurt you," I said trying to explain.

"It's okay, I cannot force you into liking me," he said trying to give me a hurtful but genuine smile.

"But you are not forcing me, I like you already. I'm even falling for-" I blurted out and realised what I just did.

His expression turned sober hearing me. He looked into my eyes powerfully, dropping all the hurt and only with an expression of shock and astonishment was there.

He looked as if blood started to run all over his face again whereas I bit my lip and shut my eyes close after my stupid behaviour. I didn't have the strength to look at him right now. I wanted to disappear right away.

Suddenly I felt him cupping my cheek and I felt like losing myself in his palm but anyhow I maintained the last ounce of dignity that was left in me at this moment.

"Did you cry for me?" he asked pulling my face closer to him and I nodded feeling a pool of emotions in my mind, with my eyes closed.

"Aapki muskurahat, aapki haya aur yeh laal choodiyan hume pehle hi jawab de chuki hai," he said.

(Your smile, your blush and these red bangles have already given me the answer)

I could feel his breath over my lips and nose. He was so close to me that I did not have the strength to open my eyes and witness what he was going to do. My heart was bursting out feeling his chest close to me almost touching me.

Suddenly I felt him cupping my cheek strongly and felt his lips deeply on my forehead.

I opened my eyes to the removal of his touch and looked at him with nothing but adoration. I could not hold my feelings any longer now. I wanted to pour them out to him. His eyes, his lovingness, and his comfort seemed like my new home.

"You're crumbling my walls," I whispered.

"And I didn't complain when you did that with me," he said rubbing his thumb over my cheeks and leaned onto my lips.

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