The Beats Of My Heart | Meri Dil Ki Dhadkan

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For the rest of our honeymoon, as hard as I tried not to, it felt as if someone were watching us. Whether it was us sitting down at a restaurant to eat, or going about the resort, I always had this weird feeling that someone had their eyes on us. As hard as I tried to spot someone, I couldn't. I didn't let Arnav know because I knew he would just tease me again. Or maybe he was right, and I was just being... I don't know.

After the success of what one outfit could do for me, I tried on the other lingerie Payal had generously overpacked for me. And each night I did, Arnav was putty in my hands – and it was amazing! It somewhat made me somewhat sad that the games would have to end here – I mean I can't wear lingerie at the house, imagine if someone came knocking in the morning? Yeah right!

We had ended up staying away for two weeks, and honestly, it had been amazing! But I looked forward to going back home and getting married life started. The drive back had been long and when we got back, everyone had greeted us home. We all went into the living room and spoke of our trip; even Mami got interested and joined in on the conversation. To be honest, I have this small inkling that Mami didn't like me so much. Then again, she had the same attitude towards Payal as well. I couldn't help but wonder if she acted that way towards us because she felt that the both of us were stealing her sons. Arnav had told me that after him and his siblings had moved here, not only Nani, but Mami had raised them, as if they were her own. So, I could understand where she was coming from, but I would never want to take Arnav away from her, just as I'm sure Payal would never want to take away Akash from her.

We all continued to talk, catching up on everything. Arnav didn't say much, but then again, he never really did so around the family. It wasn't that he was being mean, it was just how he was, and I understood better now as to why he was that way. But one look in his eyes, and you could see how much he loved his family.

"What's wrong Rani Saheba?"

We all turned and looked at Di and Chote Jeejaji. The way he would call her Rani Saheba was honestly just too cute!

Di had her hand on her forehead, her eyes shut. "It's nothing, really."

"Are you sure-?"

"Yeah... how about I make tea for everyone? Hmm?"

She stood up and walked only a few steps, when she collapsed to the floor.

"Di!"

Arnav sprang to his feet and dashed over to her, jeejaji right behind him. We all rushed over to her, Arnav patting her cheek, trying to awaken her.

"Saleh saab, call the doctor, I'm taking her upstairs to our room."

Arnav nodded and Chote Jeejeaji carried Di up into his arms and went upstairs, the other following behind, Payal going to the kitchen to get some water for her. Arnav called the doctor and asked her to quickly come over before hanging up.

Seeing the look on his face, I took his hand in mine and ran my free hand over his. "It's going to be fine Arnav, look at me, she's going to be fine."

Worry glossed over his eyes, and I nodded my head, affirming him. While the family never really got to see the emotional side of him, I knew that I always would, because he trusted me so much and loved me.

And I would always trust and love him in return.

Not long later, the doctor came, and we led her up to Di's room. The family moved aside and made space for her, and the doctor evaluated Di. Di had come back to her senses and the doctor continued to examine her.

"Di, I was gone for two weeks and you couldn't take care of yourself," he scowled.

"Chote," she began, "you're making a big deal for no reason."