His Solace

Glimpses of the Past

Nandini and Arjun stood lost in each other's embrace. Their hearts started beating in rhythm. A serene feeling washed over them.

Arjun's mind drifted to the contract.
"Fuck that damn contract! It's not about any damn contract anymore. I don't care about any restrictions, any obligations. I need her. I want to be hers." He thought as his grip around her waist tightened.

"We have to go for dinner." She whispered still in his embrace. "I don't want to have dinner. Let's stay like this." He whispered nuzzling in the crook of her neck.

"No. You can't skip meals." She said firmly. He understood that her wife mode is activated. She won't let him skip his meal. He groaned in annoyance as he unwrapped his arms from her waist.
She giggled at his sulky behaviour.

He looked at her giggling face. His gaze softened. He suddenly pecked her cheek making her face turn red. He chuckled looking at her flushed face and started going towards the dining area.

She stood there frozen. He peeked inside with a mischievous smile. "Are you waiting for me to carry you there in my arms?" He teased her and she came out of her trance.

"Nahi, nahi. Aa rahi hu." She replied rushing towards the dining area. "She is cute." He whispered with a warm smile looking at her fading figure.

Arjun's POV:

We started eating silently. I cleared my throat. I want to talk to her but I don't know how to start a conversation. Why the hell is it so hard to start a conversation?

"Do you have any hobbies?" I asked and instantly regretted. Damn, man! She is my wife not my teenage crush though I never had one. Why am I being so awkward?

"I love reading about Pandav prince Arjun. I admire him since childhood." She replied with a warm smile. Fuck! She looks so pretty while smiling.

Wait a second. What did she just say? She admires another man. How could she?

"How can you accept admiring another man infront of me?" I asked with a hint of annoyance in my voice.

"He existed thousands of years ago." She defended her admiration. She is even defending herself. Wow!

"That doesn't matter. You are cheating on me with that man." I accused her while her jaw dropped. Why is she acting shocked? She is the one who cheated on me.

"Seriously? You are accusing me of cheating you with a man who existed thousands of years ago?" She asked clearly shocked.

"Of course." I replied. She chuckled at my sulking. Seriously? She is chuckling.

She got up from her chair and started stepping towards me. Why is she coming here? What are her intentions? Is she planning to take advantage of me?

Oh shut up, Arjun! Stop behaving like a scared kitten. Don't forget that you are the most feared mafia.

I was lost in my thoughts when I felt her lips on my cheek. My eyes widened and I froze at my spot. My cheeks heated up.

"Is this enough to prove that I am not cheating on you?" She asked while biting her lower lip. I could see her blushing face. She ran away giggling.
There is no way I will let her escape after this. I started chasing her.

Author's POV:

Nandini was running when she felt a pull on her shoulder. She looked behind and found Arjun holding her pallu with a mischievous smirk.

"That wasn't enough, wifey. I need more proof." He said pulling her closer by her pallu.

"A-Arjun, leave m-me." She said nervously while he pulled her even closer by her pallu and wrapped an arm around her waist.