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---------------------------------------------------------Smriti stepped into the kitchen, the rich aroma of something sweet wafting through the air. There was Erica, her back turned, focused on her task.
"What are you making, Erica, in the afternoon?"
Smriti asked her expression a mixture of surprise and disdain.Erica glanced up, a mix of surprise and delight crossing her features. "Oh, aunty! I'm making gulaab jamun for Kabir!" She smiled before returning to her work.
A flicker of irritation ignited within Smriti. "If I'm not mistaken, I don't think he eats sweets," she said, her tone laced with mockery.
Erica shot her a cold smile, choosing silence over a pointless argument.
Smriti pressed on,. "You think sweets will win you a place in his life?
Erica looked up to her again.... listening to her taunting voice.
She folded her arms, the challenge clear in her stance." I mean you can try for sure but I don't think it will work....I guess you are mistaking his behaviour towards you as him being in love with you tck..tck....but that's not true... because the truth is he is a man so he has obvious reason to lark around you for his own needs but thinking anything more than that would be a bad idea I guess "she said in sharp voice almost taunting.
"You don't need to worry about me or my relationship with him aunty...and about you knowing him.. sorry to say but I don't think you are suitable enough to give an opinion about him...and can you and Anay stop giving me lectures about how my husband is .. because I know him better than you both, Erica shot back, her tone firm.
Smriti rolled her eyes, feigning disbelief. "So now you're accusing me? You've been here just two days and think you know everything. Go ahead, build your sandcastles; they'll fall just like their destiny. No one can truly love the man you're so obsessed with. He won't love you ever."
Erica had a cold smile "Maybe he doesn't love me," she replied, her voice steady. "But I matter to him. He cares for me, and that's enough. His warmth is something I never felt when your son claimed to love me day and night. And don't worry about Kabir , I'll love him so much that it will fill all the void you guys have created in him." She said
Erica turned back to her work, frustration boiling beneath the surface. "Now, if you're done with your expert opinions about my husband, could you please leave me alone?"
"Oh, sure," smriti said, a smug smile on her face. "But pride in your relationship isn't good for you. What if it shatters and leaves you shattered too?" With that, she walked out, her words lingering in the air like a bitter aftertaste.
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Kabir's pov-
--------------------It was a chaotic day at the office...after I came back home and entered my room, I spotted Erica quietly sitting on the bed, and wait, was there something in her ear...
I approached her, and she glanced up at me. I noticed cotton balls stuffed in both her ears, which took me by surprise."Erica, what is going on here? Why do you have these in your ears?" I asked, pulling one out.
She pulled it away from me and put it back in... She looked at me with big doe eyes and, slowly biting her lips, confessed, "I accidentally broke your laptop." She pointed to the front where I saw the remnants of my shattered laptop. "It must have had your important files... So, I figured you'd yell at me, and I wanted to protect my ears, you know!!!" she explained, nervously fiddling with her fingers!
"And what's this?" I asked, pointing to her side. "It's a helmet... just in case you decide to attack me," she said, blinking like a frightened child.
That's it, I burst into laughter uncontrollably. She stared at me as if she'd seen a ghost! I laughed so hard for a few minutes that I could hardly speak... I collapsed on the bed, laughing like a maniac!
She was just watching me rolling here and thereeventually i stood up and walked over to her. She looked anxious... "I tapped her forehead with my fingers, "Is it empty in there or what?" I asked, and my laughter resumed.
"It's called intelligence, you silly... Dad always told me to be cautious in dangerous situations. I don't understand why you're laughing," she said, crossing her arms over her chest and looking away.
I cleared my throat to suppress my laughter. "Erica, do you think I'm crazy or something? It's my work laptop, so of course, I backed up my data. I'm not crazy to get mad about everything... it's not that serious for you to be sitting here in a helmet and soundproofs!!!" I said with a smile.
I took her hand and pulled her closer to me... "And as for attacking you... that's something I might consider since you've made quite the blunder," I leaned into her neck, and I couldn't help but be captivated by her scent.She pushed against my chest, trying to get away I held her waist in return and we ended up falling on the bed with her on top .
"The more you try to distance yourself from me, the closer I will bring you," I murmured, kissing her neck. I inhaled deeply, taking in her magical fragrance.
"I'm starving, Erica!!!!" I sighed...
She looked into my eyes and asked, "Are you really hungry?"
"If only I could tell you what I'm truly starving for," I thought to myself.
"Not at all," I replied.
"But you just said you were starving..."
"No, I didn't say anything," I insisted.
She stood up off me and said, "Kabir, I have something for you..."
"What is it?" I tried to grab her hand.
"Just a moment, I'll be right back," she said, then she dashed off.I changed my clothes, and when I came out of the bathroom, I saw Erica standing there with a big smile.
"What is it?" I asked.
She held out a small bowl of... gulaab jamun.
"Erica... but... I don't eat this," I said, gazing into her eyes.She lifted my hand and placed it in my palm with a gentle smile.I stared at her in surprise, wondering what she was up to...
"It's not as good as Mom would have made, but I tried my best!" she said with a hopeful smile.
"H-how do you know??? I stammered, tears brimming in my eyes... I never expected this!!!
She tiptoed and gave me a quick peck on the cheek, saying, "I just know." That was all she said.
She stepped away from me and turned to leave...
"Erica!!!!" I called after her.
"Hmm..." she turned back to look at me.
I rushed over to her and hugged her tightly, lifting her off the ground as she wrapped her arms around the back of my head and gently caressed my hair. "Thank you," was all I managed to say.
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