"Arjun are you listening to me?" Jai asked the next afternoon as they left the first day of their conference. "Huh?" "Yeah, yeah I'm listening." Arjun replied, clearing his throat and trying to turn his attention back to what Jai was saying. This never happened to him! Business always came first, the next deal was always on his mind. But all day he had found himself thinking about Arohi and that bloody dance and the look in her eyes when he pulled away from her. The peculiar thing was that she behaved completely normal this morning. She'd been a little quiet on the ride back home last night, saying she was tired and a little tipsy but this morning she was her usual bright and happy self. On the phone making calls to Lara regarding their sight seeing plans. God only knew why she was up so early! Arjun would have loved a couple more hours in that bed with his sexy wife. No, he must have imagined the look in her eyes last night, the look that had shook him and he wasn't even quite sure why. No, Arohi knew what kind of man he was and not to expect anything serious from him. She knew what was happening between them and on what terms...she did know? he suddenly thought to himself frowning. "So should I tell Mr. Chopra that we're fine with the contract the way it is?" Jai asked, forcing Arjun's thoughts to the present. "Yes, the lawyers have looked it over and it's fine." Arjun replied, as he climbed into the awaiting car. Jai frowned at Arjun as he climbed in next to him. "What's wrong with you today?" "You're distracted...and you're never distracted when it comes to business ." "So what's up?' Jai asked. Arjun wiped all emotion off his face. "It's probably the fact that I've barely slept!" Arjun replied gruffly. Jai raised a brow in answer. "Covering up your real feelings with..." Jai began and then burst out laughing at the look of horror on Arjun's face. "Are you going to start with your therapist sh*t again?" Arjun asked. Jai shook his head no, still laughing. "No, not today, I just heard myself, and I'm sounding more and more like my wife everyday." Jai said, shaking his head and giving a rueful smile. "Too bad you couldn't look like her too, that way I wouldn't have to see your ugly face every day!" Arjun joked. "Yeah, I'm just waiting for the day you start sounding like your wife." "It would make a whole lot of people's live easier!" Jai added with a laugh as Arjun gave him a glare.
"Are you having fun?" Lara asked happily as they made their way back to their hotel. "I love it here." "London is such an exciting city." Arohi added dreamily. "So romantic with it's historic architecture, cobblestone roads, little cafes, beautiful churches." "I would love to explore this city with Arjun." she said wistfully. Lara smiled. "Well, now is your chance." Jai texted and said they're back at the hotel now so why don't you and Arjun go out and do something?" "I promise Jai and I will not disturb you tonight." Lara said with another grin. "No, no, I'm not saying I have to go alone with Arjun." Arohi said blushing. "Arohi, I'm pretty sure if we disturbed you tonight Arjun would probably murder us!" Lara replied laughing. "Besides, you two need this." "Some alone time, it's like a little honeymoon for you two." "We don't have much time left here so I say make the most of it." Lara said adamantly. Arohi smiled and nodded. She did want to make the most of it. Last night seeing Arjun walk away from her had hurt. But then in the cab home he'd been worried if she was feeling okay. If she had drunk too much. He did have feelings for her, she could feel it in her heart. Maybe because of the type of guy he was, used to keeping his emotions on lock down he wasn't ready to admit those feelings. But the way he behaved towards her, and the gentleness he showed her at times. It meant something. She knew it did. "I'll see you tomorrow morning." "We can go to Harrods tomorrow!" Lara added excitedly as she stopped in front of her suite. Arohi nodded and pausing outside of her own room, doorknob in hand she sent a little prayer up to god to make everything perfect between her and Arjun.
"Hi," Arjun heard Arohi call. Arjun stepped out of the bathroom and couldn't help but smile. Laden with bags. "Sightseeing actually means shopping." "I should have known." he joked. "Hey, we did do some sightseeing, we went to Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abby and the Big Ben. We had lunch at a very Quaint little cafe and then we hit Oxford Street!" "We took in the culture and then gave in to the call of shopping." she teased back. Piling her shopping bags on to a chair she started pulling things out. Arjun who was about to turn away stopped when he saw a tie in her hand. "This is for you," she said, passing over a designer black and blue patterned tie." "And this sweater, and this polo shirt." she said, pulling out more and more mens clothing out of her bags. Arjun stared at the clothing and then at her in shock. Holding up an argyle blue and grey sweater against Arjun she made a face. "I should have bought the lighter blue in this." she said with a frown. Arjun caught her hand as she turned around. "You went shopping and bought things for me?" he asked, clearly bewildered. "I bought a couple of things for me too." she said, but mostly I just kept seeing things that I think would suit you." she said with a shrug. "I couldn't help myself." "Do you like any of it?" she suddenly asked looking up at him with her big brown eyes. Arjun stared at her, waiting for his heart to stop squeezing the breath out of him. Glancing through the clothes he turned back to Arohi, who wore a hopeful expression on her face. "I like it all." "It's all my taste." he replied quietly. "You should have been shopping for yourself Arohi, not for me." he added. "I want you to buy yourself what ever you want and how ever much you want." he said. Arohi nodded. "I will, I'm just glad you liked my choices." she said happily. Turning around she was surprised when he caught her hand again. Arohi turned back around. "Thanks." he said softly, looking at her. "And I'm serious, spoil yourself and get whatever you want." Arohi nodded. "Well there is something I want, and it's not too costly either." she said. Arjun frowned. "It doesn't matter Arohi..." he began. "I want you to spend the evening with me showing me London." "I know you've been here numerous times so I want to see your favorite places." she said. "Arohi, I have so much to do tonight." "I have to work on..." Arjun began, but seeing the wounded look on Arohi's face he stopped. "Give me 45 minutes to finish up some stuff, and then we can go out." he said gruffly. Arohi's face lit up. "That gives me a chance to shower and get ready." she said happily. Arjun watched her as she grabbed clothes from the closet and headed to the bathroom. Turning back towards the clothes she'd bought him he frowned. This niggling feeling in the back of his head that something was not quite right.
Arohi watched as Arjun grabbed two kebabs from a vendor for them. He'd wanted to take her out somewhere nice to eat but when she'd asked what one of his favorite treats in London was he'd admitted to his love for Kebabs. So that's where they'd ended up. "The lights and trees decorated for Christmas look so magical don't they?" Arohi said as they settled down on a nearby bench to eat. "Are you sure this is all you want Arohi because we can go somewhere nice to eat." he asked again. "No, I love the kebabs and I don't want to go to a crowded restaurant, I just want to wander London and take in it's beauty." Arjun nodded, feeling kind of out of his element. He'd never met a girl so casual, someone who just wanted to relax and didn't need big fancy dinners, or sparky baubles. It was unsettling for him. But as he watched Arohi eat her kebab and smile at the people walking by, even babble at a little baby in a stroller, he felt himself start to relax. This was Arohi, she didn't know how to even begin to be pretentious. She liked the little things in life just as much as she enjoyed the big things. She was a rare woman, one that didn't really expect much from him. It was odd but as far back as he could remember somebody always expected something for him. Shaking his head he turned towards Arohi and saw her watching him. "What?' he asked briskly. Nibbling on her kebab she continued to stare at him and then titling her head to one side she asked "Something is on your mind...everything okay?" "What makes you think something is wrong?" he asked carefully. "Your brows are furrowed, like your deep in thought." she replied. "No, I'm perfectly fine." he replied. Arohi nodded and then as if it was the most natural thing in the world she reached over and wiped a small smudge of sauce from the corner of his mouth. Giving him a smile she turned back to her people watching. Arjun brought his finger up to lightly touch the spot she had just touched, his eyes on her lovely face. A moment later calling himself a fool he shook his head at himself. She saw a little smudge on his face and she wiped it off. So what? So what if it felt a little too comfortable. A little too intimate. Which was a laugh considering just how intimate they'd been and hopefully would be again tonight. No this was a whole different type of intimate. It was a Sunday morning in bed, cuddling, reading the morning paper, type of intimate. It was being a "couple" intimate. You're reading too much into this, he told himself. "Are you ready to go?" he asked standing up. Arohi nodded and stood up. "Ready." she replied.
"What's that?" Arohi asked about an hour later. "That's the Natural History Museum." Arjun replied. "No, that!" she said pointing. "Arohi, that's an ice rink." Arjun replied rolling his eyes. "Arjun, I know it's an ice rink but that it HUGE!" she replied. "And look at how festive it is with all the lit trees." she added, holding her hands together like a little girl. "Let's go." she suddenly said. "Arohi, no, no we're not ice skating." "Let's keep going and I'll show you an amazing monument built in 1701 by..." he began. "Please Arjun, please." "It looks like so much fun." she begged, looking at him with big puppy dog eyes. Arjun shook his head no. "I'm not a kid and neither are you!' he snapped. "Arjun, since when do you need to be a kid to have fun and look at all those people out there, they aren't kids either!" Come on let's go." she said, holding his hand. "Oooh, wait a minute, you can't skate can you?" Arohi suddenly said. "I can skate!" Arjun snapped. "Prove it!" Arohi replied. Arjun stared at her for a moment and then letting go of her hand he stalked over to the skates rental booth. Arohi grinned. A surefire way to get Arjun to do something, was to say he couldn't do it! "What's so funny?" he snapped as he came back with skates. Not waiting for an answer he held out a pair and said "these should fit." Arohi took the skates and started putting them on. Arjun quickly got his on and watched Arohi struggling to tie hers. "Arohi, that's not tight enough, they have to be tight or you could hurt yourself." he said, crouching down in front of her and tightly tying her laces. Arohi watched with a dreamy look on her face. "See now they're good." he said, standing up and then pulling her up with him. Arohi felt herself stumble and grab Arjun to balance herself. Glancing up at him she saw a look of shock on his face. "You can't skate?!" he half yelled. And then quieter. "You, what is wrong with you Arohi...you can't skate and you wanted to come ice skating?!" he snapped furiously. "Arjun, when did I say I can skate?" "Besides you can skate...so that means you can teach me." she replied. "What if you fall and hurt yourself?" he asked. "I won't fall because you won't let me." she replied matter of factly. Arjun stared at her for a moment. "Let's go Arjun, I want to ice skate." she said with a happy smile.
Arjun held her tightly with both hands, showing her what to do. She was a quick study and picked up the moves quickly but they stayed towards the edge of rink, away from the crowds of skaters that actually knew what they were doing. "Don't let go of me Arjun." Arohi said, even as she got more and more comfortable. Arjun held on to her hips and skated with her, catching her as best he can as she stumbled a little. Smiling at the excitement on her face. "I love this!" she said happily just as she stumbled and went toppling over. Arjun tried to grab her and in the process went down with her, atleast cushioning her fall. Looking down into Arjun's shocked face, Arohi paused and then burst out laughing. Laughing as she struggled to roll off him but kept slipping. Soon Arjun was joining in on her laughter. People skating by seeing the young happy couple couldn't help but smile as well. When they finally caught their breath, Arjun managed to untangle Arohi from him and stand up, pulling her up too. "You're trouble Arohi Singhania!" "Trouble where ever you go." he said with a grin. Arohi stared at his handsome face. "You have such a wonderful smile Arjun, you should smile more." she said. Arjun's smile started to slip. "Are we done here or do you want to skate some more?" he asked in his usual gruff voice. "I'm done." "That was fun!" she exclaimed. "I can now say I've been ice skating!" she added. As they went and returned their ice skates Arohi spotted a little hot chocolate stand. "Let's get some." she said, already walking towards it. "Do they have coffee?" Arjun asked as he pulled out his wallet. "Arjun, how can you forgo hot chocolate for coffee." "Each have a time and place and this is the time for hot chocolate!" she said. "I'll have coffee." he replied. "One coffee and one hot chocolate." he ordered. Arjun shook her head, that's alright you can try some of mine." she replied, rubbing her hands together and then grabbing Arjun's to hold between hers. "Cold?" he asked. "Do you want to go back?" Arohi shook her head. She never wanted this night to end. "I'll be fine once I have my hot chocolate." she replied. Grabbing their drinks they went and stood on the side of the rink watching other people skate. "I haven't skated in years." Arjun said sipping his drink. "Admit it you had fun." Arohi said, looking at him as she sipped her own drink. Arjun gave her a sheepish smile. "It wasn't bad." he replied. "I knew it!" "You loved it!' Arohi replied, taking a big sip of her hot chocolate. Arjun turned his gaze to her face and gave her a smirk. Leaning down without a word his mouth settled on the corner of her lips, licking off the spot of whipped cream. And then moving his lips more firmly onto hers he gave her a kiss that warmed her from head to toe. Pulling away he said "You're right I should have gotten hot chocolate." "Huh?" Arohi replied a little dazed and then blushed at the knowing look on his face.
The evening turned out to be one of best nights of Arohi's life. She had Arjun's undivided attention and she enjoyed herself so much on their little adventure. She was sure Arjun did too, she saw him smile numerous times and one time his phone had rung and he had ignored it. That was miracle in itself! They had walked through a Christmas Market where Arohi had bought little trinkets for family and friends back home. Arjun had forced her to buy a few things for herself too which hadn't taken too much hesitation on her part. And as they walked by a closed jewelry store Arohi peaked into the window display and gasped when she saw an Emerald necklace with matching teardrop earrings. "Of my gosh, that is beautiful." she exclaimed. Arjun nodded, it was quite nice. "Why don't you come back tomorrow and try it on." he said. "Buy it if you like it." he added. "Buy it, oh no, I don't need it." she replied. " I have so much jewelery that I rarely wear." "It's just beautiful and like most girls I too like to admire beautiful things." she replied. With one last look she grabbed Arjun's hand and pulled him along.
Arjun glanced at a sleeping Arohi. Her head on his shoulder, sound asleep on the cab ride home. It was 1:30 am and he could honestly say that he'd enjoyed London more this time then he'd ever enjoyed it before. Arohi had been like a little kid on Christmas morning and her excitement had been a little contagious. He'd wanted to keep seeing her bright beautiful smile so he'd found himself agreeing to whatever she wanted to do. And he'd had fun. He hadn't realized how long it had been since he'd just relaxed and enjoyed himself. As they pulled up to their hotel he woke her up, helping a half asleep Arohi out of the cab and into the hotel. "Are we there yet?" Arohi asked in the elevator as she leaned against him with her eyes closed. Arjun tightened his hold around her waist and said softly against her hair. "Almost." Helping her into their suite he watched as she grabbed her pajamas, still half asleep. Rushed to the bathroom and came out a few minutes later. Face freshly washed. She climbed into bed and as he was still watching her he saw her fall fast asleep. A grin spread across his face. A little while later as he climbed in next to her, it felt so natural for her to turn in her sleep and wrap an arm around him. Burrowing into his chest for warmth and he didn't even blink an eye as he pressed closer to her and threw an arm across her hip. Falling asleep in minutes himself.
"I've read over the contracts and their ready to go." Arjun said into the phone as he walked into the hotel the next night. The conference had gone late tonight and it was well past 9:00 pm when they got out of there. "I'm exhausted." Jai said loosening his tie as they got into the elevator. Arjun finished up his conversation and hung up. Raking a hand through his hair he nodded. "I am going straight to bed tonight." "No gallivanting through London tonight?' Jai asked with a cheeky smile. Arjun gave him a look, ignoring his comment. "I don't think I can get out of taking Lara out for dinner tonight." "She's already texted me 3 times reminding me of our date." Jai said sadly. Arjun grinned. "I guess it's your turn to gallivant through London tonight!" Arjun said with a smirk, stopping in front of his suite. "What time is our flight back tomorrow night?" Jai asked. "We're leaving for the airport right after our conference, so let Lara know to be ready to leave for the airport at 5:00." Arjun replied. Jai nodded and saying good night headed for his own suite. "I hope Arohi has no big adventures planned for tonight." Arjun muttered as he walked into his own room and stopped. The suite was lit with candles, and rose petals were strewn making a trail, as Arjun's gaze followed that trail, he felt his heart knock against his chest as his eyes made contact with Arohi. A visibly nervous Arohi. She gave him a small smile. She was wearing the red barely there lacy slip and suddenly he felt like he couldn't breathe. She was the sexiest woman he'd ever seen and she was his. Thank you god! he muttered to himself as he finally composed himself and quickly shut the door behind him. Walking towards her he saw just how nervous she really was. Stopping infront of her he took in her beautiful face, and big brown eyes. "You're so beautiful Arohi." "Don't be nervous." "It'll be good between us." he said, more then good it was going to amazing. He knew it. Reaching his hand out to gently caress the side of her face, he watched as Arohi closed her eyes. Leaning in closer he kissed the side of her neck and bare shoulder. "You're perfect Arohi." "So perfect," he whispered against her neck. Arohi bit her lip and arched her neck. Pulling away his gaze trailed over her body and even in the dim light he could tell she was blushing. Loosening his tie he tossed it on the floor. His shirt followed quickly behind. Reaching for her he pulled her into his arms and his lips gently settled onto hers. So gentle and soft that when Arjun pressed a gentle hand on the back of her neck and deepened the kiss she felt herself melt into him. He groaned and their kiss make more intense. Arjun's hands caressed her bare arms and then moved his hands to her hips, pressing her closer. His mouth moved to her neck, planting little kisses and then further down to her collarbone making her whimper. Her hands settling on his chest. Arjun gently maneuvered her to the bed, never once not touching or kissing her. Arohi sighed against his mouth as he kissed her. The feel of his mouth on hers was incredible. Gently lowering her on to the bed he slipped out of his trousers and followed her down. He wanted her so bad it was only with sheer physical effort that he was able to force himself to take it slower. He wanted it to be good for her so he would take it slow and easy until she was ready. Slowly untying the slip he nuzzled her neck and let his hands drift over her gorgeous body. Pressing a kiss against her mouth, she felt her whole body tingle with sensation. Her hands in his hair pulling his face closer making him deepen the kiss. As his mouth moved over her body she was left trembling, wanting him even closer. "God Arohi, you're so beautiful." he whispered against her throat. As he lifted his head and moved a wisp of hair out of her face, lightly caressing the side of her face with his knuckles, a tenderness crept over her. They were doing the most intimate things a couple could do together yet this simple gesture felt more intimate then anything they'd done. The way he was looking at her right now, what they were doing, what it all signified Suddenly all of it hit Arohi and as Arjun bent his head to kiss her she whispered "I love you Arjun." Arjun stopped a breath away, slowly the haze of passion lifting from his eyes replaced by horror. Arohi watched the play of emotion across his face and then she felt his warmth leaving her as he pulled away from her and fell to the other side of the bed. Leaving her completely vulnerable in more ways then one. His breathing ragged. Arohi quickly pulled the duvet up to cover herself. Turning towards her when he finally thought he had some control of himself he said softly "Arohi." Arohi who was trying her hardest not to cry felt tears slide down her face at the sound of her name on his lips. "Oh god Arohi, don't cry." he said reaching a hand out. Arohi quickly moved out of his way. For as long as she lived, she'd remember the look of absolute horror on his face when she had told him she loved him.
"I'm not crying." she said sitting up, holding the duvet as a protective shield against her. "Arohi, let's talk about this." Arjun began. Arohi turned to look at him. "Okay talk." she said softly. Arjun looked at her and then said "I think that in the heat of the moment you've misconstrued simple lust for something else." At that moment Arohi felt her heart shattering into a 1000 pieces. "I'm not stupid Arjun that I can't tell simple lust from love." "I've been in love with you for a while, I didn't just blurt out the words in the spur of the moment!" she snapped struggling out of the bed and dragging the duvet with her. Arjun sat up watching her helplessly. "Arohi," he began, but stopped as she slammed the bathroom door behind her. Arjun got up and pulled on his trousers, turning on the lights and then pacing the floor as he waited for her to come out. He should have bloody well trusted his gut! His gut had told him that Arohi wanted much more from him then he would ever be able to give her. But no, he'd been so consumed with lust that he'd pushed everything else aside only concentrating on having sex with her. He was such an idiot! He should have known that Arohi was not the type of girl to take sleeping with someone lightly, even if it was her own husband. Arohi walked out of the bathroom, fully covered. Her hair swept back into a neat ponytail. Her eyes red from crying. Ignoring him she walked to her dresser grabbing her lotion. He could see her hand shaking as she held the bottle. "Arohi, are you okay?" Arjun asked softly. "I'm fine." she replied quietly, not looking at him. "You don't sound fine." he remarked. "Well then you should get your hearing checked." she snapped back. Arjun sighed. "I know you're upset by my reaction but seriously Arohi that was a big bombshell you dropped, are you really that surprised by my reaction?" he asked Arohi snapped her eyes to look at Arjun in shock. "Bombshell?!" "Me saying I love you to my husband is a bombshell?" Arjun visibly cringed hearing the words again and Arohi felt her face turning red with humiliation. "Arohi sometimes in the heat of the moment people mistake making love to being in love." he said gently. Arohi felt tears fill her eyes once again as she turned on Arjun. Picking up a diffused candle she threw it at him. Arjun moved out of the way just in time. "What the hell are you doing?!" he yelled. "Do you really think that I'm that naive that I would just use those words so casually...when we're being so intimate do you really think I would say those words to you and not mean them?" "I didn't just fall in love with you tonight, I've been in love with you for weeks." "Do you think I would be this intimate with you if I wasn't in love with you?" she asked. "So how do you want me to react to this?" "I had no idea you were starting to feel these things." he replied uneasily. "If I had I would have done my best to deter you." he added, walking to the small bar, he pulled out a bottle of vodka. He needed a stiff drink to fully comprehend what the hell was happening here. Arohi gave a cold laugh. "Now there's something every wife wants to hear from her husband." She said, furiously wiping away her tears. "Arohi, we had established some rules at the beginning of this marriage and I told you not to expect anything from me." he said cautiously. Arohi gawked at him. "Are you kidding me?" "In those rules did we mention making love anywhere?" "Or what about your jealousy when you found me in that hotel room?" "Was jealousy and possessiveness mentioned in that rule book of yours?!" Arjun raked a frustrated hand through his hair. "I admit we faltered a little from the initial rules but I know for a fact that in no way have I led you on." "Making love, you wanted it just as much as I do." "And we're two healthy adults that can choose to be in a physical relationship." "Love making and being in love don't necessary have to go hand in hand." he replied. "Maybe not for you and Tania but for me it does!" she cried, not even bothering to wipe away her tears now. "Arohi..." Arjun began. "NO!" "I don't want to hear any more of your excuses." she sobbed. "I have been humiliated enough I don't need any further embarrassment from you." "I never asked you to be in love with me, I don't expect that you love me just because I love you." "But for you to dismiss my feelings for you as basically nothing...THAT, I can't and will not accept." "I told you I love you because my heart was bursting with love for you." "I couldn't hold back, it wasn't something I preplanned. "I felt it so I told you." "But that's my problem, not yours!" she said, backing away as he took a step towards her. "You say you didn't need to hear me say it back to you, but clearly you do, or else why the hell would you be so upset?" he asked in a frustrated tone. "You're the genius Arjun, you figure out why I'm upset!" she burst out. "How the hell can I figure out something that doesn't make sense!" "Arohi, I don't have those feelings for you." "I'm sorry, but I told you before that I will never have those feelings." he began. Arohi squeezed her eyes against the pain. "I know you're hurt and upset but when you take some time to think about this rationally..." he began. "SHUT UP ARJUN!" Arohi yelled. "I'm not Tania or one of your other girlfriends that you need to pacify me." "When they get too close or you grow bored of them you dismiss them with these same words." "Who knows how many girls have fallen love with heartless Arjun Singhania and spent weeks crying over you." "How many have begged you to take them back, give them another chance when they're only mistake was that they loved you too much." "Well I will not fall any lower then I already have." Arohi said softly. Her eyes glistening with tears. "Atleast with the others you got sex, do you want me to lay down on the bed so you can finish what you were doing." she asked coldly. "No, I've lost interest!" Arjun snapped furiously. "And I didn't see you complaining 20 minutes ago." "Infact you were more then willing, you were practically begging." he said meanly. A sob escaped her lips before she could help herself and Arjun was instantly remorseful. "Listen Arohi, I didn't mean that." he said taking a step towards her. "No," she managed to choke out. "You're right." "I guess I'm just like the others." she said, with another sob, turning around she rushed into the bathroom slamming and locking the door behind her. Sliding to the ground she let the tears flow freely. "Arohi, come on, open the door." Arjun called, banging on the door. A few minutes later she heard the door to their suite slam shut. It was over...everything was over.
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Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha
FanfictionI'm just POSTING this story here... I don't own it... it's written by IF user @salmankh1 (Raman di). Arjun hates the idea of marriage or love but loves his li'l brother beyond limits, so when he says that he was getting married to his girl friend, h...
