𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮

DHRUVI

After that moment, now we are in the car, and I just want a superpower to shrink! Why does no one ever mention what happens after *that* type of moment? My cheeks are burning, and my mind is racing, trying to process what just happened. I feel so weird . I glance at Atharva, who is with a smug smile on his face, clearly amused by my discomfort.

Atharva notices my behavior and chuckles. "Don't worry, Dhruvi. Are you shy after our kiss?"

"Shut up," I mutter, my voice lacking the usual bite. I turn to look out the window, trying to ignore him while he laughs. The city lights blur past, but my thoughts keep circling back to the kiss.

Atharva reaches over and gives my hand a gentle squeeze. "Hey, it's okay. You don't have to feel weird about it."

I pull my hand away, still avoiding his gaze. "I just... I wasn't expecting it."

"Neither was I," he admits, his tone softening. "But I'm glad it happened."

I finally turn to look at him, his sincerity making my heart skip a beat. Atharva's eyes light up, and he smiles at me warmly.

"I'm looking forward to more in the future," he teases, his grin widening.

My face turns an even deeper shade of red. Shit, I feel like that melting emoji. Am I embarrassed? Flushed? Awkward? I don't know, but I can't stop smiling.

"You know how I felt whenever you're angry or annoyed or blushed?" Atharva asks, his voice softer now.

I look at him, curious to know his answer. Before I can say anything, he leans in and gives me a quick kiss on the lips. "Like this," he says with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

( yha toh mujhe shrm aa rhi 🙂)

I really want to be invisibile . I looked at him then the Driver thank God he didn't see us . Did I ever imagined this all will happen to me? No nah never ! But I am liking this . We reached to farm house

We enter to our room . " I am going to change " I said and took my clothes.

ATHARVA

I smile at her weirdness . I always love teasing her but now after our kiss , I couldn't resist my self for more taste . That feel so good ! But then our conversation come to my mind , I am glad we clear our misunderstandings but I realised we lost our precious bond just because of simple miscommunications and impulsive actions . I never saw Dhruvi crying , she cry very less but when she did , it hurts too much . But I am not here to remember my past days , She said she love me !! This erase all the bad memories of us.

Umm but I want to do something more for her to be more comfortable.

I call Aisha .

" Guess , Now we are getting more comfortable but she is still awkward with me " I said to her .

" don't worry ,even if you guys get kid sometime she will still be awkward like " Aisha said .

" But suggest me some things like I did the art gallery idea but now more what more she will like ? " I asked concerned .

" Tum log ko kya me Partner movie ki Salman khan lgti jo love guru bne . Meri khud aadhi zindagi single hoke rh gyi aur abhi bhi h mujhe kya pta " She said .

( "Do you think I am Salman Khan from the movie Partner who plays a love guru? I've spent half my life being single and still am. How would I know?")

" But you watched so many romance movies and read also , can't you help us ? " I tried to get her help me .

" Hmm , I can think . But your wife likes half of the thing related to psychopath. Romance is not her type. So basically she will love when you will make her visit any haunted mental asylum " She joked .

" I can't imagine us having romance there " I laugh .

" You can , like you get scare and she will console you " She said .

" Why do you think I will get scare ? She can also , and I will be the one who will console and sooth her " I said offended .

" That will be your dream , she will not get scare soon but if you be the sunshine romantic partner , you can melt her grumpy non romantic heart . " She suggested.

Dhruvi emerged from the bathroom, her hair slightly damp and her cheeks flushed. I end the call and watched her for a moment, taking in the sight of her. "What's your decision then?" I asked, my voice calm but insistent.

She looked at me, her brows furrowed in confusion. "Which decision?"

I took a deep breath, needing to know where we stood. "Are you giving us a chance? Our relationship?"

For a moment, she said nothing, her eyes searching mine. Then she nodded, a small, almost imperceptible movement.

"I want words, Dhruvi," I said softly, a smile playing on my lips.

"Yes," she whispered, her gaze shifting away as she began to play with her fingers, clearly nervous.

I moved closer to her, watching as she shyly met my eyes. "It's okay," I teased, trying to lighten the mood. "I'm not going to do everything in one night."

She flushed deeper, her eyes widening. "I didn't say anything."

"I can understand that," I replied with a wink, before heading towards the bathroom, leaving her standing there, flustered.

As I closed the bathroom door behind me, I couldn't help but think about her consent. Damn, she shouldn't have given me permission to kiss her. Now I want more and more, but not in a forceful way. If she likes gentle, I will be gentle. It's all about making her feel safe and wanted.

I returned to my room and found Dhruvi already in bed, looking small and serene under the covers. A playful thought crossed my mind, and I walked over to the other side of the bed. She looked up at me, her eyes wide.

"Aren't you going to sleep on the couch?" she asked, a hint of nervousness in her voice.

"Nah," I replied, a grin spreading across my face. "You gave our relationship a chance. Now, the husband can sleep with his wife."

She didn't say anything, just turned onto her side, presenting her back to me. I slipped into bed beside her and wrapped my arms around her, making her gasp.

"What are you doing?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Cuddling with my wife," I murmured, burying my face in her hair. The scent of her shampoo was intoxicating, and I couldn't resist the urge to hold her closer.

She started to say something, but I cut her off gently. "Dhruvi, we need to wake up early. I can't stay up all night with you."

She hummed in response but stayed quiet, her body relaxing into mine. I leaned in to whisper in her ear, "You're so tiny in my embrace."

She blushed, hiding her face in my chest, and I couldn't help but chuckle.

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In my cringe era 🥴 .