Love Me Again✓

12. A string of Past

Two days went in a jiffy for Viraj, though he was anxious because of staying in Mumbai for a long time but he had realised that he cannot hide and control things for long.

Viraj and Kavya both were sitting in their bed watching a suspense - thriller movie.

"What have you thought of your work? Is your boss not asking about your whereabouts?" Kavya questioned pondering over the thought that because of her Viraj had taken a long off from his work.

"Honestly it's a chaos at work. He is continuously pestering me and asking me to come back. However I have strictly told him that I have some family constraints and because of my personal commitments and priorities I can't resume my work for now." Viraj said without being bothered.

"Viraj but this way situation can get worse. If he is demanding your presence and if you do not resume with your project then it can back fire you. He might cut your salary or terminate your project. All of this is happening because of me, first you came to Mumbai for my parent's rituals and then you had to stay back with me here because of Masi's health." Kavya whispered whose complete focus was now on her husband. She could not believe that the person sitting in front of him was holding his professional turmoil in his heart and without showing any sort of discomfort or stress was happily taking care of her.

"Kavya let it be, I'll manage my work. Let official stuff be at it's place. You are my only family and for each and every individual all that matters is family." Viraj stated trying to soothe his wife's growing concern.

"Enough Viraj, you have done ample of prioritising me over you. It's not only you who he is involved in this relationship, I am invested in our bond equally. I have made my decision we will be leaving for Goa tomorrow and I am sure Masi and Masa Ji will understand. You just book our tickets that will be sufficient for me. I'll pack our bags." Kavya insisted and was about to leave their space when Viraj held her hand and made her look at him.

"Kavya, you are my love and when I say that-- I genuinely mean it. I have said hundred of times and I'll repeat again, I have only you and for me the only person that matters is my wife. I hold no one above you. So don't guilt trap yourself because of my own decisions. Whatever I do is for you and I'll always be there for you even if one day you don't need me."

Viraj mumbled with a deep pain in his heart. He was aware that nobody would understand what he is going through because people will only judge him whether it is after knowing his past or knowing that his hiding a vital truth from his wife. Anyhow he knew he would be misunderstood quickly.

On the other hand kavya felt a deep pull inside her. Unknowingly she felt her eyes getting wet. There was an unknown fear which had taken it's place in her heart. Without uttering any words, she instantaneously snuggled in her husband's arms and and felt like crying in his embrace.

"Shhh--its alright. You are seriously a toddler, like one minute you are yelling, the other you are angry and then instantly you turn into a sobbing mess." Viraj said trying to uplift her mood.

"Kiss me." Kavya mumbled still being in his arms and not looking up in his eyes directly.

"What?" A surprised Viraj uttered.

"If you want to make me happy, or if you want me smiling, or if you want my goofy self back than just kiss my fears away."

Kavya said and within a fraction of second she felt his soft and warm lips brushed with her own feeling an alluring pull in their bodies. Viraj pulled back a little and sweetly stared at his wife and both of them again met in a fierce kiss. Viraj clunged to her more tightly, knotting his hands in her hair, trying to tell her all the things he could never say out loud.