Entangled {With Slaves Of Persia} (Book 2)

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Author's P.O.V continues....

Drinking fruit juice along with some bread and jam, Meera, took her medicines and was ready to go back to sleep. Rahul was with her while she ate, asking her to eat a little more. His concern was well appreciated by his cousins who were watching them both from a corner of the living room, silently. Meera stood on her feet and was about to walk towards the stairs from the dining room when Rahul lifted her in his arms 'no sir. I'll climb them myself' said Meera when she noticed Rahul's cousins staring at her.
'Sir?!' his cousins whispered in unison looking at each other. Turning back they began discussing about why she addressed him that way but even though Rahul knew that his cousins were observing then, he did not let go off his concern about his love, 'No I'm not gonna allow you climb those stairs. You're already so weak, you need to regain all your strength and I can't let you waste them by climbing these stairs' he said to which Meera had no words to oppose, acceptance was the best she could do. Wrapping her arms around his neck she inhaled his body's scent that brought vibrations from deep inside her body wish I could be like this with him forever..  she thought when Rahul was climbing up.
Wow I'm feeling like I'm in heaven gliding with her in my arms... thought Rahul.

That soothing sensual feeling came to a stop when they reached the bedroom and Rahul had to let go off his thoughts just like Meera did. She was already feeling a bit drowsy with the medication. Rahul sat on the bed on to one side so she doesnot feel left alone. 'I will be here until you sleep' said Rahul.
Please don't go, even after I sleep..I want you to be with me...your presence is making me feel so safe...  thought Meera nodding her head hearing Rahul's words.
Shall I ask or not? Meera wanted to speak with him, she was waiting and framing a question but was in a dilemma whether it was okay to initiate talking.

Finally she decided and spoke initiating a chat 'Sir who's house is this? I mean is this your home?'

'Not exactly Meera. This is my Aunt and Uncle's home' Rahul replied.

'Where is this place in Delhi?'  She enquired with a couple of yawns.

'Oh gosh Meera, I totally forgot to tell you we are not in India my dear. This is London'

Rahul's reply astonished Meera. 'WHAT?!' she said aloud.

Rahul gave an explanation 'Meera, I wanted to introduce you to all my family members and so without informing you I planned this'

'But why do you want to introduce me to your relatives sir? I am just your assistant' said Meera in a low voice with semi opened eyelids.

How do I tell you Meera that I love you...how to tell you? Rahul kept wondering. Meera slept even before Rahul could frame a sentence to tell her how much he loves her. I believe I have taken up much time to confess my love to you! But I'll propose to you tomorrow, my love.. he thought kissing her forehead. Covering her with a duvet he walked out.

Getting down to the living room he walked towards his cousins who were curiously waiting since half an hour to find out how Meera was doing. 'See he's blushing' Suraj said looking at his other cousins.

'Who's blushing?' Rahul enquired making his cousins burst into laughter and teased him. Rahul for the very first time in his life enjoyed chatting with his cousins. He cut off himself from the world after his mother's death. Being a child then, Rahul's understanding of life was very primitive but he never gave any opportunity to others to help him out from the hurt he got from his mother's death but without his knowledge that hurt and fear of losing the one he was emotionally dependent, took anger shape and he never wanted to let go off it, anger kept his hurt at bay and not getting into any relationship helped him to never open the doors of fear that made him live with a psuedo welbeing. But the situation in South Africa forced open the fear doors making him realize how much lack of welbeing he was gathering and was determined  to protect his love come what may....

Coming back to London, he was ready to fill up all that vacuum that formed in his subconscious mind due to his self isolation. His mind now was ready and willing to interact with all his family members and he was even jovial. The change in his behavior was crystal clear to all and so they all welcomed Meera wholeheartedly.

'Our son is back my dear' Vikram expressed his happiness kissing the picture of his wife whom he missed everyday from the past many years. 'I became so lonely all these years.. But now I am the most happiest person in here. Our son is talking so normally like he used to before you left me but in a very matured way' he expressed further with tears.

Rahul and his cousins spent their night chit chatting, recollecting their childhood and all those naughty acts they did along with Sunny whom Rahul invited. 'Hey Rahul, so happy to see you man' said Sunny reaching Suraj's home and they all spent a fun filled night.

The next morning Meera woke up at around eight when Tania and Tara entered the bedroom to check on her. 'Wow bhabhi (sister-in-law) you look so beautiful' said Tara who for the first time met Meera.

'Didn't I tell you she's so beautiful?!' Tania added.

'Thank you' Meera replied while her eyes were searching for the most familiar face.
'You must be searching for Rahul bhai.. right? Let me tell you, he's downstairs and still sleeping' Tara said who too was as old as Meera but was a little shorter than her. Meera felt a bit embarassed and confused too as to why the young girl was addressing her as Bhabhi.

'I am sorry Meera. She's Tara, my second cousin, who's stupid since she does not know how to talk' Tania said introducing her.

'As if you are an expert' Tania's comment brought out anger in Tara. They both began arguing while Meera was just a spectator and was hiding her laugh watching the cat fight.

'Girls...girls! Stop it. Why are you both screaming?' Nina entered hearing them and so did Pinky.

'How are feeling now Meera?' Pinky enquired.
'Much better ma'am' Meera replied.
'No ma'am anymore my dear. Just say Aunt. We all would be happy if you addressed us this way' Nina joined the conversation leaving the arguing girls. Lack of attention made both Tara and Tania quiet within two minutes. One by one all those awake at that time reached the bedroom and kept enquiring Meera that if she was feeling okay.

The attention Meera got from all the family members brought up intense sorrow in her. She lacked love and affection since her childhood and she did not even know where her relatives were. All she knew was her Nanny and Tulsi, who was her good friend back in the village. Now when suddenly she was showered loads of love and concern in their tone, Meera could not stop those flood gates in her eyes, they broke open and overflowed damping her cheeks.

'What's happening here?' Rahul just woke up and hearing some noises upstairs, he immediately thought about Meera. Reaching the bedroom door he heard the sobs and barged in with concern. Looking at Meera in tears he at once jumped on to the bed, sat next to her and hugged her saying 'what happened Meera? Did anyone hurt you?'

'Whoa...why would anyone of us hurt her?' Tania sounded angry.

'Stop it Tania. That's called love' Tara understood how much he loved Meera. With the situation explained by Tara, Rahul understood that they all accepted his love. I am so happy to meet such good, loving and caring people, before I die... thought Meera wiping off her tears.

'Come on now everyone, disperse. We need to get ready for our evening party' Nina snapped reminding them.

'Oh yeah Aunt Nina. I too have some important work to do' said Rahul jumping off the bed.

'What party Aunty?' Meera asked.

'You know bhabhi, it's my brother Suraj's marriage tomorrow and we ladies have a party tonight in our backyard. No men are allowed in there' said Tara looking at Meera and then shifted her gaze to Rahul making it evident that he wan not invited to the party.

'Come on Meera, get up and take bath. We need to buy a nice beautiful dress for you for the party and then for tomorrow's marriage too' Pinky said.

'Oh no no Aunty, I can't accept all this' Meera again felt an obligation falling on her shoulders.

'Come on Meera, you are part of our family, if your mom wishes to gift you, would you say no to her' asked Nina.

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