HER ONE NIGHT STAND

THE FLIGHT

By The time they landed from Jodhpur to Delhi it was way past dinner time. They had already had dinner on the plane because Ritwik had flown using his private jet. A car was waiting to pick them from the airport and dropped them to Ritwik's penthouse.

Rajni had been waiting for them offered them both a cup of coffee and left. The penthouse still looked the same bachelor's pad. Ritwik realized that Myra was not very much impressed with his house . Since the next day was Sunday he decided to surprise her by taking her shopping the next day.

Myra was expecting that since they had been apart for many days Ritwik would definitely make love to her. Infact her body ached for his touch. She could blame pregnancy hormones but the truth was she loved him. She knew that Ritwik was a physical person so that was the only way she could express her love for him . But as soon as she came from the bathroom he had gone to the study to do some work.

She felt as if he had rejected her. Maybe it was because of that lady in London. The lady had been her exact opposite tall , slim and gorgeous just as a movie star.

For the first time in his life Ritwik was unable to decide what to do. He wanted to make love to Myra but was scared for the baby. He knew that Myra was tired from the long journey. Also he felt guilty because he had not answered her question of Eliza in London. So, he had decided to just go to the study on the pretext of working.

When he entered his bedroom she was fast asleep.

Myra slept till late and was woken by the smell of morning tea near her bed. Ritwik was nowhere to be seen.

"Good morning madam, Green tea for you. Congratulations on your wedding madam."

"Thanks, Rajni it is I believe?"

"Yes madam. What will you have for breakfast ?"

"Where is Ritwik?"

" Sir is in the study . He is attending some international call."

Myra got up had her cup of tea, showered and went downstairs. She went to the study but was shy as to how to approach him.

"Good morning Myra, how are you feeling today?"Ritwik seemed to behave so formally as if Myra was not his wife but a business associate.

"Fine Ritwik , I think Rajni was calling us for breakfast." Myra also decided to behave in the same formal tone.

"Myra you must not wait for me. You need to eat right. You must take care of yourself and the baby."

Ritwik was feeling uncomfortable with this conversation because it was too formal but he was unable to decide how to make simple conversation with her. All through his life he had slept with many beautiful women but they would go separate ways in the morning, never had he brought some one home so playing husband wife was new to him .

"Ritwik I am pregnant not an invalid. I am eating healthy and exercising properly and my morning sickness is also quite improved so you don't need to instruct me. I am fully capable of looking after myself. I am going for breakfast you can join me if you want."

Breakfast was a quiet affair with both of them eating silently.

"Myra I wanted to take you shopping if you are feeling up to it."

"Fine when do we leave?"

"In an hour."

"Ok"

Ritwik took her to a shopping mall famous for its home décor. Myra was surprised because she had expected him to take her to some designer showroom though secretly she was happy .

"I know you must be surprised but from your expression I could make out you are not too happy with the furnishings at my place so I decided to bring you along because this place now belongs to us both so you are free to add your touches to the house."

Myra was impressed. She was confused because Ritwik was a complex man who became so distant at one moment and a sweet caring person on another moment.

Myra was fond of colors so the first thing she purchased was a colourful rug for the bedroom, small cushions of various colours for the living room sofa and flower vases of different sizes for each room.

Myra seemed to be happy and just this feeling gave a sense of satisfaction to Ritwik.

Somehow this woman was melting the barriers of his heart and he was scared. Never in his life had he trusted someone but with Myra he felt different. He wanted to trust her.

He was not very happy with her purchase but the smile on her face was enough to make him smile.

After the shopping expedition he took her to his club in Gurgaon where they had a late lunch. They were having coffee when Sneha entered.

"Oh my god, Ritwik the most eligible bachelor in Gurgaon caught in themarriage net.", saying this she hugged Ritwik.

"Sneha this is my wife Myra. Myra this is Sneha an old acquaintance."

Sneha was quite beautiful and the way she was leaning on Ritwik spoke volumes about their relationship. She was still holding his hand as if trying to take a stand on their relationship status. She barely spoke hello to Myra. All her attention was focused on Ritwik, whom she seemed to be devouring with her eyes .Myra knew her game but still she felt jealous. She felt like snatching Ritwik's hand from her and clearly stating that Ritwik was happily married so Sneha should look for other prospects.

Ritwik could sense that Myra felt uncomfortable since Sneha sat on their table and ordered herself a coffee. All at once he could feel tension in the air.

"Ritwik I am not feeling well. Can you call the driver and take me home?"

"Darling Ritwik why don't you send Myra home? You could sit with me for old times sake and we could catch up with some old friends," saying this she again took hold of Ritwik's hand.

Myra was seething with jealousy" Ritwik you are welcome to enjoy Sneha's company. I on the other hand am leaving",saying this Myra left.

Ritwik felt bad . How could Myra say something like this when he had given her no reason to doubt. He agreed that Sneha was coming on to him but he had behaved as a gentleman not once even looking in her direction.

"Thanks, Sneha some other time", he also left the club.

When they reached home Myra went straight to their bedroom to change to her nightdress. Ritwik went to his study . He had some important calls to make.

When Rajni entered to ask for dinner Myra just asked for some salad and a glass of milk.

Ritwik asked for his dinner to be brought to his study.

A day which had started so fine ended in a cold war between the two.