AkshNav FF Judaai Wala Love

Part 6 - The jealousy

Akshara looked at the clock and again at her phone,  the ritual going for about some time now. It was Monday night , time inching closer to 11. She still haven't heard from Abhinav. He spoke to Abhir last night, she was there beside Abhir waiting to hear on his travel plan, but he didn't utter a word . 

" Did he forget about the tests? No it is not possible,  I did mention it was on tuesday.  Then why haven't he reached here yet?
Did he decide not to come? No no, afterall it's matter of Abhir, his Jaan.. he will definitely come.
If it's getting late, he should have atleast called na? What's this callousness? Hmph"

Akshara sighed lost in her thoughts and worry started to take over her. She took her phone and decided to call him , as soon as she picked up her phone , it started to ring. 

"Abhinav" the screen read.

" Atlast " she felt relieved and picked it up.

" Hello Akshara" Abhinav addressed her.

She wanted to pounce on him in her sherni mode but composed herself before replying.

" Ji, aap Udaipur aagaya?" She asked him wanting to know why he wasn't home yet.

" Yes Akshara, I arrived at Udaipur 1 hour ago. Sorry couldn't inform you as I had network issues. " Abhinav replied feeling guilty as he knew she would have gotten worried.

Akshara was still confused, her question about why he didn't reach home yet still being unanswered. One hour was more than enough time to reach Goenka mansion, she was about to question him again.

" Akshara,  I have booked a room near the station. " he said slightly feeling awkward .

Abhinav eventhough boarded the train to go to Goenka mansion,  changed his decision enroute as the train journey gave him ample time to think.

" If I go to Goenka mansion,  obviously I would have to stay at Akshara's room. But will she be comfortable with it? She don't even want to speak to me over phone or look at me through video calls. Then won't it be awkward for her to be in the same room? Even if i stay at guest room, then everyone will make it awkward for her by questioning her. Its better I book a room to stay for the night rather than making things more difficult for us." his overthinking mind had already gone down that spiral and made a decision .

" What are you telling? Why did you book a room? Why didn't you come home?" Akshara questioned him confused at his behavior.

" Woh.. I didn't want to disturb everyone at this time of night.. see it's already close to midnight. So I thought it's better if I stay at a hotel" Abhinav made up a reason.

" No one here thinks you as a disturbance. Why do you make your own assumptions? Just tell me the name of the hotel, I will pick you up" Akshara got up to get ready.

"  Akshara! It's too late for you to drive alone! And I have already booked this room , I'm also tired from the journey. It's better if I sleep here itself. I will come to house first thing in the morning " Abhinav made up another excuse.

Akshara's temper flared but decided against creating a drama.

"Ok" she said and cut the call .

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Akshara was sitting at Goenka Mansion's hall pretending to read a newspaper.  Her eyes kept on wandering from the paper to the door. Though she was angry on him for what he did last night,  she was excited to see him after so long.

She heard a car pull up at the driveway.  She wanted to run to the door but seeing Muskaan and Aarohi seated besides her, she walked casually.

Abhinav entered the house , his eyes searching for his wife. He smiled on seeing her waiting for him . Akshara couldn't help but notice that Abhinav has gotten leaner and paler within this fortnight . Her heart constricted at that sight.