Truly Yours

Chapter 15 - New Routine

"Abhi look at me!" Akshara grinned, all dressed up in her white iced skating outfit. She stood there looking at him as she did a little twirl on her skates. Long gone were the days when Akshara would struggle to manage on the rink... now she had become a pro.

Abhimanyu chuckled looking at his adorable wife. The light was practically beaming out of her eyes as she looked excitedly at him, showing off her twirling skills.

He skated towards her, reaching out and lifting her up gently, twirling them both around.

"Abhi!" Akshara giggled as he dug his face into her neck while twirling her, making her tickle all over.

Carefully he set her down, planting a kiss on her head and making sure she was balanced on her feet.

"Yeah yeah Mr show off" she said sticking her tongue out at him while gripping his forearm to balance herself, "one day I will lift you up too okay".

Abhimanyu snorted, his little over-confident wife... and he loved it.

She grinned at his facial response, leaning up and pressing a quick kiss to his lips, recognising that they were in public. It was a very early Sunday morning but still a few people were lingering.

"Mmmmm... I will agree to anything you say for another one of those" Abhimanyu whispered opening his eyes after she pulled away making Akshara burst into a fit of giggles away.

And Abhimanyu could not help the massive smile that plastered all over his face.

Seeing her happy was his favourite sight in the whole world, he had decided.

However, their rink time was cut short as his phone buzzed reminding them they had tasks to tend to for the day.

Groaning, Abhimanyu sulked looking at his angel, he hated his Akshara time being cut short.

Akshara laughed, pressing a kiss to his cheek, "Come on... breakfast awaits and you've got work mister... end of financial year business to tend to".

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The Birla family all sat at the breakfast table, busy chatting away. There was not a silent moment amidst them as they all caught up on life and kept themselves busy.

Abhimanyu's gaze remained fixated on Akshara. Was she eating enough amidst her chatter? Had she tried everything she liked?

Being unable to help himself, he grabbed her hand sitting next to him and interlaced their fingers, locking them under the dining table. Akshara's eyes widened as she turned around and looked at him.

"Abhi" she reprimanded with her eyes, pointing towards everyone else at the table.

And in return he simply smirked, focusing his attention back on his food.

Out of the corner of her eyes, Nishta watched the two in confusion. What on Earth had changed over the last few weeks? Why were they suddenly acting like love-sick fools?

"Bhai... Akshu... you guys are acting weird" Nishta announced in a straightforward manner.

Akshara's eyes widened even more as she flushed pink straight away.

"Nishta... shush" Akshara reprimanded her, wanting to distract attention away from them.

Meanwhile, Abhimanyu chuckled, continuing to twiddle with Akshara's fingers under the table.

"What do you mean Nishta?" he asked her casually, egging her on as he observed how it made Akshara blush even more. He loved teasing her.

She turned around and pouted, staring at him. And he instantly melted.