chapter 24

He got into the car directly after landing from his flight on Banglore. He need to stay in hotel. It's okay for five days just. That's it. He will return on the very first sixth day morning. He decided in his mind while checking into the hotel room.He agrees that sometimes he teases her... taunts her or even sometimes annoys her intentionally but that doesn't mean that he doesn't care for her,nor give her importance nor worry about her. This is not fair to be angry for such little fights.. it's casual in couples. Naaa ?? Then why didn't she call him? At least for once. If she could then why not he ? So he also decided he won't call her in further days...no matter what happens ?? If someone has to call first then it's Pallavi not Raghav. Raghav thought while checking his phone calls.  Somehow he kept him engaged for three days in meetings, marketing or preparing for presentation. But as long as the time passed..he slowly started loosing control on himself. No matter how differently he tried to engage himself.. sometimes in gaming, sometimes in checking files, sometimes watching TV, sometimes enjoying the view or swimming But nothing worked properly. Everytime any memory related to her trespassing into his mind. From his lap or phone's wallpaper to his dream everywhere she has her presence. She was not there practically but with him emotionally. The feeling he was going through was new as well as confusing. It not only felt him frustrated but also scared. Frustrated because he was not able to concentrate on anything and scared because his tension of unanswered questions like What if he got a habit of her..or what if she has already became his addition ?His promise continued to sustain for three days with hardship. But on the fourth day..He became so restless after knowing about Pallavi's condition. Amma told him that Pallavi seems like ill or better to say mentally disturbed. As per Amma narrated Pallavi just behaves strangely now a days. Neither eats properly nor sleeps.. Talks randomly or smiles at herself. Even rarely comes out from her room. She doesn't know what happened to her actually. Though she has asked for two or three times all Pallavi answered that she is okay or maybe it's just sleeplessness. He wanted to tie those hands.. but they were moving to phone automatically. He remembered him promise but also analysed all the things what Amma told. Though he had already called Farhad and Kirti to be sure about it and both of them said that everything is okay still he felt like not assured. Now , he is in a fix . To call her first.. proof that he is impatient and sorry Or to let it be like this. Afterall he would return just after twenty four hours and can say sorry face to face if the situation demands .So all he needs to control himself for these few hours or better to say a day.After thinking for an hour he choose the second one. Yes !! He is The Raghav Rao. A man of self obsession and ego. So it's his nature to be remain attached to it no matter how difficult it is at that time. She has given him a right name. So he will spent rest of the nights sleepless and then directly went to home next morning. He decided after finishing up his supper. Next day was passed with only two questions paying hide and seek in his mind. They were when will he meet Pallavi and How will she welcome him. Impatience, fear and anger ,his dear friends were with him to made his situation worse.Finally the D-Day arrived. He packed up his stuffs and got confirmed his tickets. Still having those stupid thoughts running in his mind. Though there was half an hour for flight, but the impatience was killing him.He closed the door of the room and entered into the lift .But It says, What will someone wish to God if everything happens to his choice ?? Hn ! His pn peeped and he received. "Hello, Who is this ?? "He answered genuinely." Sir, Sorry to distrub you. I am Samir. Mr. Bassi's PA. Actually We have a problem  with lisence now. Sir needs to meet you. " The person on other hand replied.The news was no less than a U-turn in his fairly tale. OhHo,... But Ok ?? He will meet him now and solve this issue within fifteen minutes, then only he could catch the same flight. He changed his plan suddenly. "Okay, then . I am coming to Your office right now. Want to finish this mess ASAP" he replied in a rush."Sorry Sir, That's not possible. I mean sir has gone somewhere else. So. Please postpone your journey for a day. Actually he also got this news one hour ago. So.... This meeting will be held on tomorrow. " This news was like bomb in itself.What ?? A day !! He knew it was literally so difficult for him but,He had to stay now. He can't loose this deal like this. He cut off the call with a grumpy face and again entered into the same room. For him, To spend that day was a tough row to hoe.Finally he decided to break his promise and dieled her number with a fix. But to his I'll fate. There are some network issue and it didn't connect. Ughhhh 😠Has God planned to irritate me only. Has no job either?? The turmoil was increasing and the same turmoil was forcing him to loose intrest in everything. He was just walking to and fro inside the room with hundreds of unnecessary thoughts in his mind. That's when a call dragged him attention..."Aa Dude, Aaa. Sun " The voice echoed.Raghav turned to his back and noticed his inner sole is sitting on bed . Hn, the person whom he has named Lungi Wala Raghav and whom only he can see & talk."Tum Lungi Wala Raghav...Tu Edhar Kya Kar Reha Hai ??" He asked anxiously."Mai ? Simple..Jaha Tum Waha Mai. Yarr. Mereko Ek Baat Bata Tum Gussa Hai Yaa Dara Hua Hai ?? It's confusing." He teased."Kya ? Kya Bakwas Kar Reha Hai Tum ?? " Raghav tried to hide."Tumko Sab Malum Hai..Mai Janta Hai. Par Tum Etna Impatience Kaiko Ho Raha Hai .Raghav Rao Ko Kis Baat Ka Daar !..Aur Ye Gussa. Gussa Kyn ? Pallavi Tereko Call Nahi Kiya Toh...Par Raghav Rao Kabse Eshi Maluli Baat Pai Gussa Hone Laga...Kahi Tum Use..I mean Pallavi Se Pyar Toh Nehi Karne Laga ?" He asked anxiously."Pyar!! Pallavi Se...Nehi..(pause For a while) Patanehi..." He mumbled." Kya Nehi.. Patanehi Kar Reha Hai. Tumhara Eah Darr..Ye Gussa Ye Impatience Saaf Saaf Bol Raha Hai Ki You Love Her But You know what. You Are Scared To Confess it. Because You think She will leave you if you do so..Hn ?" This time he asked confidently."Kya Woh Saach Mai Chala Jayega... Pallavi Mereko Chod Ke..." He responded with teary eyes."Matlab Ki Tum Accept Karta Hai Ki Tum Pallavi Se Pyar Karta Hai..."Raghav recalled those sweet memories related to her..how she understands him, how she cares for him, how she manages his rutine carefully everyday, how she become restless when he is in trouble,how she takes care of his sister and mother, how she has turned his haunted house into a sweet home...Both tear and smile appeared on his simultaneously. He was slowly dipping into the sea of emotions."Sayad Tum Sahi..Par Mai Usko Kuch Nehi Bol Sakta...Mai .." Raghav stammered."Kya Matlab Hai Ki Tum Nehi Bol Sakta..Toh Kya Padoshi Ka Candu Ko Bulao Bolne Ke Liye...Sun..Agar Tum Aaj Bol Dega Toh Sayad  Tum Dono Thoda Taklif Hoga But Agar Tum Eshe Chuppayaa Toh Tumko Jindagi Bhar Ke Liye Taklif Hoga..Aur Kya Pata Pallavi Vhi Tumko Pyarr Karta Hai...Aur Tumhare Jesa Bol Nehi Paa Raha Hai...Toh. "Still Raghav was looking at him with a sad face, still not confident with that decision but the last line gave him some hope. "Aree, Ye Raghav Rao...Risk Hai Toh Ishq Hai..Chal. Aab Abhi Usko Call Kar Aur Bol Dal.. Ardham Aynda" Lungii Wala Raghav shouted in joy."Nehi..Nahi..Mai Phone Pe Nehi Bolega...Mai Samne Hi Bolega..Agar Voh Gussse Se Pn Cut Kar Diya Toh...Aur Mai Abhi Prepare Bhi Nehi Hun..." Raghav answered recklessly."Haa🤣🤣Abe. Math Ka Exam Nehi Hai Jo Prepare Hoke Jayega...Pagal. Okay. All the Best. Jamke Tayari Karna. Don't let me down ☺️" Before Raghav could analize properly he disappeared.Now. Our Don is cleared about his feelings for his beloved wife. So all he needs to have a great plan to propose.Then the rest of the day, apart from that meeting went all with practicing the demo in front of mirror in a loop 🤣.He brought a beautiful black saree and packed it as a gift for her. Ordered to one of his store manager to arrange a special ring. Now everything is ready. A perfect plan, A ring and Hero. So all he wanted a perfect moment with his beautiful heroine with a romantic mood.He drove himself to home. It was early on the morning. Just opened the door and run upstairs to his room to check her. She was sleeping and most surprisingly smiling while sleeping. He came closer to her. Knelt down close to her face and chuckled with his inner voice" Pallavi..I love you. Love you so much.. Even can't measure How much ..." He got up and decided to take a shower controlling  his upcoming fantasy. No...He needs to wait for perfect moment and mood. Not Now, seriously. When he was standing facing to the mirror after shower. A pair of soft hands encircled his bare torso from back. He shocked for a while. (Am I dreaming with open eyes !! Ye Sari Ka Dukan. Kya Ho Geya Hai Isko ! Aa Udha Kab Aur Ea Sab...)"Are you angry with me then ? Or still now. Couldn't you think about calling for once...You know I had promised to myself not to call you but still... Mujhe Bass Tumhari Yaad Ati Hai..Har Jagah Har Pal..Bas Tumhara Yade Aur Batee, Kyn Raghav ?? Kyn ?? Kya Tumhe Vhi Esha..Yaa Phir Shif Mai Hii.." She wishpered close to his ears.Moreover he was already in a different mood and trying his best to restrain his weird fantsy but Pallavi's sudden move forced him to go beyond every bars inside his scared mind.He flipped her in a go and pinned on the blue wall.. With her soft wrists clamped by his up to her head. And their bodies almost glued with eachother. Pallavi became so nervous.. she wasn't be able to look straight.. can't face him with her red blushed face and wet core. Raghav leaned his face close to her..so close that she could feel his hot breath upon her face.."sorry.. But Tum..Tum Jo Mereko Taunt Mara Tha..Uska Kya ?? Mai Bhi Gussa Hai.." Raghav Chuckled with his husky voice making a puppy face. Yes.. These things.. always made her week upon her knees. So how could they fail this time 😃"Achha..Ok ?? Sorry but Tum Dubara Esha Maat Karna..Tum door jate Ho Toh Patanehi Mai Kyn..Ek dum Pagal Ho Jati Hun... Mujhe Nehi Pata Kya Ho Raha Hai Par Mai Tumhare Bina Nahi Rehe Paungi.." Her words were unbelievable still expecting as per his inner sole predicted. He also wanted to tell her how much he missed her,How he felt without her and his new discoveries about the feelings towards her. With hanging words in his throat,he looked through her eyes...There she was crying.. Raghav couldn't control anymore and both ended up hugging each other tightly.. But in middle he parted.. Cupping her soft cheeks with his palms he kissed on her forehead.. and When his gaze fall upon her deo eyes..he felt like hypnotized all of a sudden.. Those eyes with dark kajal , fine leashes and brown eyeballs were reflecting passion, love, care and impatience all at a time..."Pallavi, Tumhare Aakhen.. Bhahat Sudar Hai.." She could see him drooping slowly upon her eyes and within a second she also closed her eyes in acceptance his lips on them.Her shaking body, nervous mind, hyper beating heart and wet core all demanding same thing, one kiss. A kiss that's so passionate and deep that it take away her soul along with it. A kiss where she could feel her hungry lips perfectly satisfied. Of course she knows how to hide emotions but also knows that the rules always fails in Raghav's case.  She remained in same position.. with a strange arouse.. to feel that touch even more passionately...Though she was expecting it still got shivered when she felt his lips,His harsh lips brushing slowly on her..First she herself surprised but she was confident it's a dream.. then what's problem to feel a whole or maybe it's not possible in real.She also responded, Both of them  fighting for dominance..Raggav's palm Cupping her face and her hands entangled around his bare Body pulling closer gradually.. That soft gentle kiss slowly turning into a deep and passionate one..With a reluctance she parted to find some fresh air.. Taking a lung full of his cologne. Raghav eyes holding the burning Passion trying to read her eyes... She has happiness still Scarcity. He also confused for some time (Why is she trying to do.. Tugging to and fro. Stealing glance... What if she is trying to console herself it's not a dream like me or does she think she is in her dream ?)She tried to got up from bed.. stealing her shy glance from him in dream....BUT..What happened ?? Why can't she got up.. Still standing looking downward...Raghav wanted to kiss again. Right Now, not caring about time or place. He could still test the flavour of her lipstick. But before he took another move he saw her turning her eyes towards empty bed .Then all of a sudden. Everything changed. Her expression, her mood and antics. She just jerked herself back and run away leaving a confused Raghav glued to wall this time.Raghav just stood, frozen for few minutes dipping with the sudden pleasure he had gone through. Cherishing that moment again and again. The only line he could conclude right now was They both miss eachother so much or maybe love also.To be continued ⏭️