From cameras to your heart

Chapter 19

Throughout the car drive Inaya was quietly sitting staring outside the window as the radio played some old romantic songs in background.

Aditya was quietly observing her from time to time, how she was biting her nails and shaking her knee as if she wanted to talk about something.

When they reached home he showed her the bedroom, he himself was coming here after a month. Seeing her moving towards the bathroom he decided to talk to her in that exact moment.

Hurriedly walking towards her he held her wrist and pulled her towards the couch. "Aditya wha-" he cut her in between and made her sit on the couch.

"Shh.. you tell me what is upsetting you?" He asked softly trying to make her say out her feelings. She didn't say anything rather just kept staring at her hands.

"Inaya please, I know there is something. Please tell me sweetheart." Her insides were telling her not to ask him but her mind played games with her.

"I...um" she didn't know how to put her thoughts into words. What if he got upset? She didn't want him to think that she ever doubted him but the words kept ringing in her mind.

You won't say that if you knew with whome your husband was for those three weeks in New York.

"Yes...say it, what's in your mind?" He rubbed her hands trying to soothe her and calm her down.

"Who..I mean which one of your business partners was with you on the trip to New York?" Finally deciding to stop beating around the bush she asked him what was bugging her since she met Giridhar Kapoor.

He narrowed his eyes for a second hearing her question. Is this what was bugging her? He knew for sure this can't be the reason for her gloomy mood throughout the night but he anyway decided to answer her.

"There were a couple of them, Priya, arush, sarthak and a few you met today."

"Ohh" was all she could say. Looking at him she could see the concern he had for her in his eyes, his eyes were so beautiful, so sincere. How could she even think about what that old hag had to say about him. Feeling her eyes burning because of the amount of guilt she felt, she looked back down.

Aditya saw her again looking away from him, he held her chin forcing her to look up. His eyes widened seeing her teary eyes.   He was now sure that something definitely happened for her to be this upset that she is crying.

"What happened Inaya?" He saw a tear drop falling out of her eyes as she hurriedly wiped it away. Taking a few deep breaths she tried to calm her racing heart and spoke out.

"I met Giridhar Kapoor today at the party." She saw his jaw tightening at the mention of his name........"he said some things about you and...Priya...I just.." she fell silent after that and looked down feeling overwhelmed with the amount of emotions she was feeling. A squeeze from his hand gestured her to continue, "I'm sorry...his words got into my head." Aditya watched as she silently shed tears without a sob coming out of her mouth while his hold on her hand was still tight. Understanding her feelings he shifted closer to her and held both her cheeks in his palms while wiping her tears.

"Inaya I want you to know this alright, you are my only woman, you understand?" She nodded still not looking at him in the eyes while sniffing as he pulled her closer wrapping his arms around her.

She kept crying feeling guilty of even listening to that disgusting man and putting Aditya in a situation where he had to justify and give explanations for something he didn't even do.

He kissed her forehead a few times while she wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. After a few moments of sitting in that position he held her hand pulling her towards the balcony.

Turning on the stereo he played a random song and walked back to where she was standing looking at him with a confused expression on her face.

Pulling her closer he wrapped his arm around her waist and slowly started swaying with the tune while softly singing while looking right into her eyes. 

Aannkho mai aankhe teri, banhon Mai banhen teri
Mera na mughme kuch raha, hua kya?
Baathon mai baathen teri, raatein saugaaten teri
Kyun tera sab ye ho gaya, hua kya?

Twirling her around he saw her smiling lightly, Inaya never ever thought about hearing him sing that too for her. He looked so strict and disciplined, she never thought he could sing.

Through out the song he kept singing maintaining a very intimate eye contact with her while her cheeks had turned fully red. Wrapping her arms around his neck kissed his jaw lightly while he gave her a sweet smile melting her heart.

Shor mai khamoshi hai, thodi si behoshi hai
Tum se hi, tum se hi.

His voice was the most beautiful voice she had ever heard in her entire life. They moved around in the whole balcony dancing and as the song ended he twirled her around pulling her back into his chest and capturing her lips with his.

His lips moulded with her's perfectly while she tightened her arms around his neck feeling herself melting in his arms.

Breaking the sweet contact he joined his forehead with her's as they both breathed our softly.

Opening her eyes she saw him looking at her with hearty eyes. She caressed his cheek with her fingers while he again pecked her lips.

As he let go of her waist both of them walked towards the railing. It was already one in the morning. They stood their feeling the cold breeze touching their faces as they looked at beautiful citylights.

Inaya looked back at Aditya and found him staring at nothing in particular. "We should sleep now". Nodding both of them went back to their bedroom, she changed into one of his shirts as she had no clothes here while he wore his sweatpants coming back to the bed.

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9:00am penthouse, Mumbai

She woke up feeling the sunlight directly on her eyes. Opening her eyes she sat up straight with half closed eyes and looked around.

Aditya who was sitting beside her working on his laptop saw her looking around. His father had called in the morning calling them both to udaipur because his brother Aayan was coming back. His parents were holding a welcome party for him which both of them had to attend.

"Dad called me in the morning. Aayan is coming back in three days, we have to leave for udaipur today."

After getting ready they left for the mansion. She packed her clothes and got ready in a white dress as they both left for the airport.

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I love mature characters.