Written in stars (Discontinued)

Moon

Khushi felt agitated the whole day and waited for Advay to come back. She needed to talk to him.

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Advay settled all the labour union issues and then, attended couple of meetings with managers for other ongoing projects. He realized that the moment, he stopped paying attention many of his staff member had stopped working hard. Angry at everyone, he made many terminations and appointed new people. He also tore through the H.R. department for not hiring the correct people or training them.

He felt very irritated as he returned back to Mumbai. Normally, he would have stayed in Delhi. But he missed his wife. He had become used to coming back to her at the end of the day. It was seven in the evening when he entered the house.

Kavya was the first one to see him and ran to him shouting at the top of her voice,'' advay Uncle, pick me up. I want to be an aeroplane.''

Smiling he bent and picked her up and held her high above his head. Kavya laughed with happiness.

Sheekha saw this and came to rescue him,'' Kavya! bad manners. Uncle just came from work. He must be tired.''

Kavya giggled.

Shekha sighed,'' She is getting naughty day by day. Not listening to anything I say.''

Advay smiled as he lowered kavya back on floor,'' she will learn.'' His tone was indulgent. He looked around,'' where is everyone?''

Shekha,'' Baba went out with ayi. Veer is in his room and Chandhini is in kitchen.''

Advay nodded and went toward the kitchen. He found her making soup. He went closer to her and hugged her from back.

Chandhini who was covering the pan with lid felt two arms closing around her waist. But she wasn't surprised as his perfume had already announced his presence. she leaned back against him,'' Welcome home.''

He kissed her on hairs as he accepted her greeting,'' what are you doing?''

Chandhini,'' Making soup for Veer.''

Advay smiled at her caring attitude. '' That's sweet. Can I get a bowl too?''

Chandhini nodded. ''Go and shower. It will be ready by then.''

Advaya,'' Okay. Can you get my clothes out too?''

Chandhini nodded. She put the heat on low and went upstairs with him. She was used to his routine, so she took out his clothes and left them on chair and then, closed the room door behind her.

Then, she went to her own room and showered. She changed into comfortable clothes and came downstairs and went to kitchen. Quickly, she prepared two trays with soup bowls and other accessories. One , she sent to Veer's room with a servant and the other she took to Advay's room. He was already out of the washroom and sitting on a chair reading something on his iPad.

Chandhini placed the tray on table next to him and sat on the chair next to him. He poured the soup and started drinking. Both stayed quiet. After he finished his first bowl, he told her,'' It was cooked really nice.''

Chandhini smiled. It was rare that he complemented her cooking. In Delhi, it was the cook who made everything for him. He looked relaxed. Chandhini didn't ask him about his meeting. He never shared his work life with her.

She put his bowl back and got up to take the tray back to the kitchen. Advay held her hand,'' Leave it. Call the servant to take it away.''

Chandhini looked at the time,'' Baba and ayi will be coming back soon.''

Advay got up from the chair,still holding her hand,'' They will call us if they want to talk. Let's go to the terrace.''

Chandhini nodded. '' Let my hand go,so I can call the servant.''

Advay let go of her hand. Chandhini called on the intercom and asked for the tray to be taken down. Then, she went with Advay. He had again held her hand.

They walked by his old room and her room and reached the terrace. It was full moon tonight. Chandhini breathed the fresh air. This place was different. she thought silently to herself. Maybe because it had the warm memories of her childhood. Advay walked over to the swing chair and sat down on it and pulled her down beside him. Then, he wrapped his arms around her,'' I missed you.''

Chandhini was surprised. He rarely shared his feelings.

Advay,'' I wanted to end all the meetings and fly back to you.''

Chandhini laid her head on his chet as she looked up at the moon,'' How did you find the time? Knowing you. It must be a day packed with meetings.''

Advay smiled. she knew him,'' Yes, it was but I still manage to find the time to miss you.''

Chandhini teased,'' Liar.''

Advay could hear the playful tone and his smile deepened,'' Don't tease me. Accept that I missed you and tell me how much you missed me.''

Chandhini,'' I didn't have time to miss you. Kavya was home and we were all trying to keep her busy.''

Advay bent and took her earlobe between his teeth. He gently bit it.

Chandhini tried to glare at him but could not. His warm breath felt good in the cold night. she giggled.

Advay smiled peaceful at hearing her giggle. He was stupid, he had wasted so many years of their life. He bent and kissed her on lips.

Chandhini smiled and said,'' Something is wrong. My patidev is never so romantic.''

Advay laughed,''I have learned form my wife.''

Chandhini laughed and said ''oh, really!''

He smiled at her and was about to reply when there was a sound of a cough.

Advay leaned back to look. It was a servant telling him that ayi was calling him. He sighed as he looked down at his little caterpillar. There was no private time in Mumbai,'' I will be back.'' He told her and left.

Chandhini watched him go and then, sat straight on the swing chair and looked up at the beautiful moon.