DEAR HEALER-OUR EPHEMERAL MARRIAGE

CHAPTER 20- The Calm Before The Storm

Khushi was mad at Rathore for last night's argument.. Until she saw him entirely their room almost struggling to walk straight up..

Just how much did he drunk last night for him to be in this state!

She immediately rushed to help him, he stopped her, "I'm just fine.." the he run to the bathroom and start to vomit.. She followed him and parted his back.. Held back his head... "Raghu ji.." Khushi help him wipe his lips once he is done vomiting.

Khushi supported him by placing his arms on her shoulder and she held his waist.. Like mother who take after their son, she made him sit and gave him a warm water to drink.. Once he drank, Khushi gave him a look, "What? Want to drink more?? You like to drink na? So cool to harm yourself with own money.." Rathore just stare at in silence.. No one ever reprimanded him before...

Khushi puts her hands on her waist, "What? What are you staring at me like that?? Oh.. I'm just a fake wife for 11 more month.. I don't have any right on you right?"

He looks away, feeling a bit guilty for being harsh to her, it seems she held a lot of grudge against him for it.

Khushi pulled out her mangalsutra for him to see," This only valid for 11 months, I'm well aware of it, after the deadline you will be a proud divorced man as you wished.. I will be divorced woman.. In fact I rather be it than being a widow.." He was stunned at her words.

She sighed and sat beside him," Raghu Ji.. At least drink moderately.. Last night I came to bar to see you.. Then I saw you with your Assistant totally drunk.. He was struggling to keep you under control, so he took you to his room. I was shocked to see you in that state, normally you wouldn't be that drunk... I got scared.. "She admits it.

His heart skipped a bit.. He had mixed feelings after her concern for him.. He run his finger through his hair, comb it back.." I do drink.. Even smoke sometimes, Dadi and Vasumaa know it.. Alex been with me for years.. They all been tolerant about it and never made any comments about my habits, even Jeevika... She likes when I smoke.. She finds it cool.. "

Khushi frozen hearing that name.. Jeevika.. His ex.. Someone he is currently waiting for patiently..

His gaze fell quietly on her, she stopped reacting.."You're the first and only one to reprimand me like this.. Funny but I like it."He said honestly.

Khushi curled her lips into a smile."Rathore.. You are currently married to me.. If she.. I mean Jeevika enter your life again... What would you do?" She asked, the question that most likely to get ignored by him, still she like to ask him.

Rathore smirked, "Khushi.. You.. By any chance.. Are you jealous of her?" She was taken aback his sudden accusation.

Khushi laughed sarcastically, " Me jealous?? Never, moreover I'm your fake wife.. And you're not real husband... By any chance yesterday.. Did you get jealous seeing me with that ASR?"

He puts on a very calm face, "Huh? Me? You gotta be kidding.. Never too." He denied immediately.

Khushi grinned, "See we both feel the same.. Same pinch.." She giggled..

He nods.. "Khushi.. I don't drink without control.. I went overboard last night because of my temper.. Because you compared to Arnav."

Khushi hide her smile, her words affecting him is kind of relief to her.. But don't know why.. "I got hurt when I said I planning get together with him.. Sorry."

Rathore looked down, "I'm sorry too.. He is a scum... He dare to talk such a thing about you.. Even dare to touch you, how could I stand still? He was your ex.. I know.. You both had really intimate relationship, I am no to judge you for it... But I..." It burn him in and out to hear it...
"Sorry.." He whispered again.