Abhirohi ff: Love & Friendship

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❖Chapter 22❖

"Uh... it's nothing Bhai." Akshara brushed it off.

"If you want me to forgive you, please, tell me the truth." Kairav urged.

"One of the twins survived, Bhai. Abhir survived. I didn't tell anyone this, but I made multiple attempts to call Abhimanyu to tell him about my pregnancy. But he didn't listen. So, I decided not to bother him."

"Oh lord." In her emotional dilemma, Kairav pulled Akshara into a one-arm.

"Does Abhinav know this?" he asked. It was a stupid question but he needed to know.

"What kind of question is that Bhai. he obviously knows and so does my parents-in-law and brother and sister-in-law." Her eyes widened as she spoke.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you." he raised his hands.

"You should trust me," she remarked.

"Yeah, I get it. But, it would be best if you let Abhimanyu know about this. He's Abhir's biological dad. He needs to know. Otherwise, It will be unfair to him. Think about it, Bacha. He wasn't in the right state of mind. So, he might not have answered the phone and didn't hear what you wanted to say." He paused. "I'm not supporting him. What he did to you is unacceptable, and I will never forgive him for that. But as a father, he has the right to know about his children."

"But, Bhai, please."

"I'm giving you time until Nistha's wedding is over. If you don't, then I'll tell him myself."

"Okay." She sighed. Kairav arm-hugged her and pecked her on the temple. "I'm glad you're gonna' do what's right for you."

She hummed. Then, they started catching up on things and discussing things they only knew.

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The next morning, Goenka's were at Birlas' to practice for the sangeet which was the two days. Akshara was there as well with Ranav while the rest of her family were at Iravans'.

"Keep your posture right, Aarohi," the choreographer pointed out. "You also Parth... You both follow my lead." Rhea guided them through the steps. Aarohi and Parth followed along, tired of the practice already.

"Tayi Ji aap kr skte hai. Come on!" Shivansh motivated her. Aarohi acknowledged and did the step correctly.

Sumit placed his hand on Aarohi's waist sneakingly and he touched her inappropriately.

(a/n: 🤮)

Aarohi felt discomfort and looked around. Sumit was walking to the dining room and Abhimanyu was beside her. It can't be Sumit Uncle. She came close to Abhimanyu and whispered. "Please, don't touch my waist. I don't like it."

"But I didn't touch you," Abhimanyu whispered. He looked around. It was all family except for the choreographers. They all were too far away and couldn't touch her.

"Any idea who it can be?" he asked.

"I'm not sure. Smit Uncle was nearby."

"That bastard." Abhimanyu clenched his fists.

"Let's talk about this later, we have guests here, I don't want any drama." Aarohi looked around, still feeling the disgusting touch of that bastard.

"Okay. But if he does it again. Then I won't spare him." His eyes softened when he saw a tear dropping from the end of her eye. She wiped it and continued the step.

"Now, the husbands hold your wife's waist and twirl around." Rhea showed as she did it with Harmeet.

The dance practice ended and the choreographers left. Aarohi walked to the coffee table and picked up two water bottles. Passing one to Abhimanyu, she drank water from hers.

"We're gonna' rock on the sangeet. The ladki wale will win for sure." Nistha wiped off the sweat from her forehead.

"Woh toh hai Bhua. Itne kaptise jo kr rahe ho aap log," Roohi said.

"Kaptise nahi Roohi practice." Manish corrected her.

"Wahi, wahi, Bi Nanu." She looked at him and said in her baby voice.

Everyone chuckled at her cuteness.

"I'll be back," Abhimanyu said out loud. He went to the downstairs bathroom to pee. Meanwhile, Kairav whispered to Akshara to tell Abhimanyu when everyone is busy.

Akshara stood up and excused herself. She went behind Abhimanyu. The bathroom door opened and Abhimanyu walked out and was shocked to see Akshara there.

"Hi. Do you need something?" he decided to be formal.

"No; but I'd like to talk to you about something important." Akshara fidgeted her fingers.

"Okay, go ahead."

She opened her mouth to spill out the secret when Abhimanyu ran shouting, "Aaru, "

She looked over her shoulder. Aarohi was walking back to the living room. Abhimanyu ran to her. When did she come here? Akshara sighed. She walked to the living room and told Kairav; that her conversation was unsuccessful.

Abhimanyu held Aarohi's forearm, stopping her. "Why did you run away like that? Akshara had something to say. That's why I was talking to her." He said.

"Maine poocha? (Did I ask?)" she glared.

"I don't want any misunderstanding okay?"

"hmm."

He held her hand and they entered their room. He locked it and they sat on the bed.

"Now tell me, why did you walk away?" he wrapped her arm around her shoulder; Aarohi rested her head on his shoulder.

"I didn't want to disturb you." She didn't meet his eyes when they were looking at each other.

"Jhooth," Abhimanyu stated.

"I felt insecure. I know you cleared my doubts the other day. But... I feel scared. Scared that she will steal you from me again. I know I'm being unreasonable but that's what has always happened."Aarohi hid her face in his black t-shirt.

"Or that's what you have always perceived. I know you, Aarohi. You've changed. I won't play the blame game as I used to. But you and Akshara haven't gotten the closure yet. You both never discussed your insecurities: how do you both think of each other? You have this certain idea in your head of how she is. Talk to her. Tell her about your point of view on her. And hear her point of view as well." Abhimanyu said.

"Okay."

SLIGHT MATURE CONTENT AHEAD -- no smut

Aarohi looked at him, they still are in each other arms. He rubbed his nose with hers and he gazed at her pink-coated lips. Their faces were close, their breaths mingling; playing their charm. He closed the distance and pressed his mouth against hers. She nipped his upper lip; his stubble tickling her cheeks. He smooched her, then he took her blue t-shirt off, and moved his lip to her chest with kisses. Aarohi closed her eyes in pleasure. They both fell on the bed and Aarohi tugged his t-shirt. "Do you wanna' consummate?" Abhimanyu asked.

She nodded and took his shirt off. He opened the side table drawer and took out a condom. And they made love. Abhimanyu showed her to never doubt his love.

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