HUM TUM

chapter 21

Naina fidgeted nervously with the hem of her designer saree as she sat in the Mercedes. Sitting next to her, Abhishek stole a glance at his beautiful wife, a hint of uncertainty flickering in his eyes.

"Are you okay, Naina?" Abhishek asked, breaking the awkward silence that had settled between them since yesterday.

"I'm fine, just a bit overwhelmed," Naina replied, forcing a smile.

Everyone sat in their cars and the drivers started driving.

" jo bhi hua bhool jao naina" Abhishek said.

"Bhul gayi. Sach mai. Itna sundar pati hai mera. Uff" naina thought

They sat in silence with him taking a few phone calls in between.

Soon it was starting to get dark.

Naina and Abhishek found themselves seated in the back of the Mercedes, the plush leather seats cocooning them in a world of their own.

Abhishek's eyes danced with mischief as he leaned closer to Naina, his voice low and husky. "Kya hua, Naina? Kuch kehna hai?"

Naina's cheeks flushed with a delicate shade of pink as she averted her gaze, her heart racing with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. "Abhi... yeh sab..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Abhishek silenced her with a gentle finger against her lips, his touch sending shivers down her spine. "Shh... no need to say anything, Naina. Just feel."

With a tenderness that belied his dominant demeanor, Abhishek cupped Naina's face in his hands, his thumb tracing the curve of her cheek as he leaned in closer, his lips hovering just inches from hers.

Naina's breath caught in her throat as she felt the heat of Abhishek's breath against her skin, her senses reeling with the intoxicating proximity of her husband.

And then, in a moment that felt suspended in time, Abhishek closed the distance between them, his lips claiming hers in a searing kiss that left her weak in the knees.

As their kiss deepened, Naina melted into Abhishek's embrace, her fingers tangling in his hair as she surrendered to the overwhelming tide of passion that surged between them.

"Sir, madam, hum pahunch gaye," the driver said, his tone breaking the spell that had enveloped them.

Naina hastily wiped the smeared lipstick from her lips, her cheeks burning with embarrassment as she straightened her saree. Abhishek flashed her a reassuring smile before stepping out of the car, extending a hand to help her.

As they emerged from the car, they were greeted by the sight of their grandiose home in Jaipur-a palace-like mansion that exuded opulence and elegance in every corner.

Naina's eyes widened in awe as she took in the beauty of the sprawling estate, her heart swelling with gratitude at the realization of just how fortunate she was to be a part of Abhishek's world.

Making their way through the majestic halls, they were welcomed by the familiar faces of Abhishek's family-his parents, Mummy ji and Papa, his sister Shweta, and her husband, along with Riya bhabhi and bhaiya who got there before them.

Despite the exhaustion that clung to them after the journey, the warmth of their family's embrace enveloped Naina and Abhishek like a comforting blanket, easing the tension that had lingered between them.

Dinner was served in the comfort of their rooms-a delicious spread of chole bhature that filled the air with tantalizing aromas.

Seated side by side on the plush bed, Naina and Abhishek shared a quiet moment as they savored their meal, the intimacy of the moment strengthening the bond between them.

"Yeh chole bhature toh bilkul Delhi wale lagte hain," Naina remarked, her eyes sparkling with delight as she took another bite.

Abhishek chuckled, his heart swelling with pride at the sight of his wife finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. "Haan, Naina. Ab Jaipur mein bhi Delhi ka swaad aa gaya hai."

And as they continued to eat in companionable silence, Naina felt a sense of belonging wash over her-a feeling that she had finally found her home in the arms of her husband.