If We Could Have It Again

28-HOLI

She couldn't sleep all night. His condition was no different. The reasons were however different.... Arjun wanted to see Diya.... He couldn't believe his heart was so restless just because he didn't see her or talk or text her after the court's hearing. Diya didn't come for the first counseling... it was as if she had decided that there was no chance of retrieval in this marriage. His new found attraction towards Diya wasn't letting him breath, it was more than just attraction but he is yet to know that. Talking to a new person about his situation have him a lot of clarity, seeing Veer loving Prarthana like that gave him a new perspective about feelings. 

Arjun hasn't been to his parents house since the day of court hearing. He realised that if he wants Diya to come back into his life he needs to keep his distance from Aarohi. But the problem was, he doesn't know how to tell her that his feelings were changing.
The passion he had for her wasn't there anymore... Whenever he thinks about his future he never saw Aarohi in it anymore.... He had history with Aarohi and he knew how she was. She wasn't someone who would take this refusal easily but he had no idea how would she react.

Aarohi anyways was a little upset with him when she realised that Arjun hasn't touched her in any possible way since she came back... She tried everything but it never worked... She remembered how she had him all worked up, his heart beating faster, sweating, wild but it didn't work either the moment she came closer to him, she tried to kiss him it was all gone...
I am sorry Aarohi I can't... I am married man and this isn't right.... He said.

Married man my foot... You don't love her.... Aarohi threw a vase loudly on the ground.

True! But I still can't.... Marriage is a holy ceremony Aarohi.... I can't disrespect it... Arjun picked up his shirt.

Arjun..... Is it because she is better than me in bed or is it because she was virgin when you had her... You were the only one who has ever touched her.... Is that why she is more appealing than me? She questioned.

You had sex in the past, it was your choice.... You weren't a virgin when we first had sex I never judged.... I never cared... So don't be ridiculous... Arjun explained.
I am married to her Aarohi and you know I am not a man who would cheat.

Then divorce her! Aarohi said.

I can't.... I have promised dad I will never leave her.... Arjun said but Aarohi snapped back immediately

And he is dead...

One month ago.... I can't do it Aarohi....  Arjun said making her even more angry.

Who am I then.... Your mistress....

No!!! You know how much I have loved you... Never call yourself that.... It's just....

Arjun please.... Aarohi left without any more conversation.

After that Arjun hardly had a conversation with her... Avoiding her was easier than answering her questions about Diya and his relationship. It was 2nd month after his father passed away Aarohi insisted upon joining the office back... Ofcourse he needed her at his workplace... She was an amazing professional... She would definitely help him with the stumbling buisness... So he agreed.
She joined the finance department and both of them started usually coming to the office together.....
But their conversations were still limited... Aarohi tried to get closer to him but Arjun never allow.

And she would always blame Diya to steal what was hers.... And now if she knows that Arjun was developing fondness for Diya Arjun has no idea how would she react. But still a day after he met Veer, Arjun called Aarohi in his cabin

"Hey!" Aarohi said, there was a hint of seduction in her voice.
Arjun was on alert.

"How are you doing Aarohi? How is work?" He asked trying to be as professional as he can.