Drafts Of Her Heartbeat

Jealousy Games

Three days, it took him three days to return back to the Rebels group. After finding the diary and reading out her poems, Dhruv forgot all about his plan diary regarding the project. It was like somebody drained out all the energy he had, from his body, making him go numb and unable to do any work. Finally the next morning he found his stuffs, went to office and explained Aviral the whole plans and project details. It took him two days to gather all the required material, arranging and signing of different pending works and finally he left for the Chauhan house, only after giving a brief promise to Yash and Beji, that the next time he comes, he will have his wife and their daughter-in-law with him.
Yash and Bharti remained neutral infront of him, but as soon as he stepped outside the Khaitan property, they smiled at each other and celebrated the new beginning by distributing sweets and clothes among the needy kids.
Three days, one when the teddy and chocolates arrived with parcel, followed by two days of wait for Dhruv to return. Three days had given the girls ample time to plot their further game plan, to test and irk Dhruv. Who could have said thatnkt only these girls but even their Ma'am was full of devious ideas? Only if the boys knew!
The team was out on another event of I.C., 'Brain Stormzy', when Dhruv parked his classic black Range Rover. He rang the door-bell of the Chauhan Residence and Kashish opened the door.
"Oo Mr. Dhruv, you are back?" Kashish sounded a bit surprised.
"Yes Ma'am. May I?" He asked hinting at coming inside the house.
"Ooh.... Yaa sure" Kashish nodded, stepping aside giving him way. Getting in, he went on sat on sofa, while Kashish went in Kitchen to bring him a glass of water.
"Thanks. Vidyut sir? And others?" He asked looking around, picking up the glass of water.
"They are out on the campus ground. They have yet another round today" she informed him.
"Oo I hope they win the round." He said trying to cover the sudden awkwardness in the home.
"They will. The team doesn't know how to loose. They are in the competition to win. Especially Arohi, she has lost enough in life, now she lives to win, both the competitions and hearts." She left from there, leaving Dhruv to squirm at her comment of winning hearts. She smiled inwardly at his uneasiness.
Time passed, it was now 5:00pm in evening when they returned back. Giggling, laughing, sharing hi-fi, the group entered like a bunch of monkeys. Arohi's laugh seizing immediately as her eyes fell on that one man, sitting in casual clothes, instead of the formal ones, in which she used to see him two years back.
His eyes locking with her almost as soon as she looked his way. He smiled nervously at her, she just nodded in response, keeping her face shielded from portraying any emotions. He was nervous about what had happened after the surprise? What was going on in her brain? Thousands of questions but zero answers.
"Everyone bow down to the victorious" Rahul shouted dramatically.
Kashish just laughed on looking the scene. She brought water and some refreshments for them.
"Oh so you are back Dhruv?" Vidyut said spotting him, the two shaking their hands formally.
"Couldn't afford to stay away sir. Have lots of valuable things to earn here." He said eyeing Arohi, who was avoiding his gaze, busy in talking and goofing with Abhimanyu and Siddhant. Slowly they settled down on the couch and floor, all taking a relaxing opportunity.
Sitting and chatting, they discussed the plans and described Kashish about the event.
"You know what? I think we should invite the guest teams on a dinner night? After'll we are hosts, we should act like one." Kashish suddenly pipped in with a suggestion.
A round of 'yes' and agreement raised in the environment.
"But it will be too much cooking for you. I mean if I include everyone there will around forty-five peoples, including all of us." Vidyut said, concerned for a double load for his wife.
"We can go to a restaurant!" Arjun suggested. Again everyone agreed to it.
"You will also accompany us Dhruv, right?" Piya asked.
Finding the spot-light in him suddenly, Dhruv was taken aback, "What will I do?"
"Jump with monkeys" Arjun replied mockingly. The relation among the boys was quite friendly, all thanks tothe quality time Dhruv spent with them.
"But obviously you will dine with us" Axel said in a matter of fact way.
"But...." Dhruv was unsure, he wanted to talk with Arohi, alone.
"No arguments you are coming with us." Vidyut confirmed, leaving no-room for further discussion.
Dhruv just nodded, his eyes fixed on that girl sitting across him.
"Invite the teams guys" Vidyut added.
"I'll do it." the long-silent Arohi voiced out. "I mean as I am the captain, so it's the only logical thing to do." Her voice small and something else reflecting in it, one that Dhruv couldn't put his fingers on.
"Yaa you will.... Specially Jamie" Riddhi winked while Piya bursted out inset of giggles.
"What?" Arohi faked a scowl.
"Ohh... Please like we don't have eyes. The boy totally have hots for you. Infact majority of them has it." Piya said in a teasing tone.
"Whatever... I'm going to make calls" and she left the living area, hiding her face beneath her hairs.
"What the hell!" Was all Dhruv could think. Were these boys making a move on her? Were they trying to steal his girl? But they cannot. She is his wife. He reasoned with himself. Yaa... The one he threw away, his conscience rebuked him. Still he is here to win her back and no one can come in middle. All the teasing and shyness of Arohi was suffocating him.
What he was not aware of the three sets of eye watching him. Taking how he was squirming in his seat and how his face was getting red. They shared a smile, he truely was possessive of Arohi. That means he harboured some strong feelings for her too. The girls were happy to set the stone rolling, something about which even Arohi also never knew. A plan under the plan of four, It was a trio plan- Kashish, Riddhi and Piya.