Together Forever (indefinite hold)

Sweet Companionship (Part 21)

Arjun- Tumhey kuch toh sataa raha hai

Riya- Kuch nahi sir, chalo sojaate hai kaafi raat hogi

and without wasting another second she scurried to the bed. She was as stubborn as he was and he knew that there was no point in pursuing her further, when she will want to open up she will. He sighed and switched of the lights and too went to bed.

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The sun rays peeped through the small gap in the curtains. Riya had a very disturbed sleep for most of the night, her eyes finally closed at the first sign of dawn. Her duvet pulled up till her shoulders as her hair was carelessly thrown back.

Arjun woke up as the rays became sharper and brighter, he was exhausted, mentally, emotionally drained. Opening up to Riya about Roshini's betrayal had taken a lot of courage. But he did it and he was glad. It was a sign that he was healing, the memory didn't trigger him like it did before. He on the other hand had the most peaceful night of his life. He slept away his worries and problems. 

He looked at Riya, sleeping beside him...he glanced at the line of pillows between them and smiled. 

Flashback

Most of the organising and settling in had been done, all the members of the team had retired to their rooms after the first dinner, cooked by their friendly neighbours Zara and her husband was polished off. Riya however had seemed on edge from the moment they had come back to the room. She settled herself on the armchair and opened her book. While Arjun was reading the information on Sikander while sitting on the bed. 

Riya kept glancing at him, trying to read what he was thinking, but in vain. Actually Riya was nervous to say the least. While in the proxy house there was a couch in their room that they took turns sleeping on. Arjun did actually most of the days give up the bed to Riya, making excuses that he would be staying up late to work and would prefer the couch. However Riya read through all of that. Yet said nothing. 

Now, instead of a couch was an armchair, unsuitable for any one of them to sleep on. Riya knew that if she displayed her discomfort in sharing a bed with Arjun. He would take the floor. He might be arrogant and rude at times but he was a man of great resolve and unwavering principle. One sign and he would insist on taking the floor. Riya however would never allow that. 

Even if she took the floor first, he would have his way, and then never ask to share the bed. Even if the floor would be terribly uncomfortable. 

Hence she masked her discomfort and silently slipped into bed next to him. Arjun was still deeply engrossed in his file, but sleep was catching up with Riya. She desperately needed rest. Riya shifted to the extreme edge of her bed, she would fall with anymore movement. When she was sure she could go no further, she pulled her duvet. Turned her face away from Arjun and tried to sleep. 

On the other hand, Arjun looked up from his file to see Riya retreating to the other side of the bed. This woman! he thought. She could just tell him to take the floor if she was uncomfortable. But no! she is not going to open her mouth. He rolled his eyes as he placed the file in the bed side drawer. He got up and started making a mat for himself on the floor. The noise caught Riya's attention. 

Riya turned around and was surprised. 

Riya - Sir aap...hum...I mean kyoon?

Arjun raised his eyebrows and Riya elaborated. 

Riya- Arjun sir, why are you moving your blanket and pillows onto the floor?

Arjun- Riya, insaan ko sone ke liye takiye aur rajai ki zaroorat padh ti hai!

Riya- Why are you sleeping on the floor?

Arjun- What is the big deal? You take the bed I will take the floor.

Riya- But there is no need... We can sh...share the bed...I...Main...Mujhe...I have no problem

Arjun rolled his eyes

Arjun- Of course, that is why you were on the far edge of the bed on the verge of falling. It's no problem Riya. 

Riya- Sir, I said na, I have no problem

Arjun stared at her still unconvinced. Riya noticing that huffs in frustration. 

Riya - Okay fine

She pulls a few pillows together and creates a line in between the two sides. 

Riya- Ab thik hai?

Arjun nods, a hint of a smile making his lips curl at the ends. 

Flashback ends

The line of pillow barely exists, they are scattered all over the bed. Arjun sighs, this girl this confusing girl has started to make a place in his heart, even after great resistance she just seems to make her place bigger and bigger. He can help it no more!

As he makes his way out of bed, he opens the curtains wide, causing Riya to get up. 

Arjun- Riya 11 baj gaye, woh log lunch pe atte hi honge

Riya nods her eyes squinted and nose scrunched at the impact of the sun. Arjun suppresses a smile at her adorable expression, before entering the washroom.