Meera's POV

I was angry and confused but above all this, I was hurt. I'm currently standing in my office waiting for Abhi to explain. He takes a deep breath and says,

"Meera, I'm sorry I shouldn't have said all those things to you, I fell horrible"

"Actually I'm glad you said all those things to me. At least now I know what you actually think of me"

"I don't really think of you like that, I'm sorry. I was being petty. I became jealous and insecure, I'm sorry, I dint mean it. I was drunk and stupid-", he says fumbling a bit.

"Well the drunk mind speaks the thoughts of a sober one. Don't apologize for thinking something. If you are apologizing for saying all that to me then apology accepted. So are we done here  "

"What no, I don't think of you like that. I made a mistake , pleased don't leave ", he adds the last part softly. On one hand I want to forget everything and just run into his arms but on the other hand  I'm really hurt. When accused me of all those things I couldn't believe it for a second . He looked so angry, I was scared of him for a second. 

"I have to go now , I really don't  have time for this now", I say looking at my watch. I have an appointment in 10mins.

"So that's all , you're just going to throw away all that we had", he genuinely looks hurt.

"I don't know but I can't talk about this right now", I say turning around to collect a few reports. I make my way towards, my hand is on the handle when Abhi says,

"I was scared", he confesses and I freeze. Seeing my reaction he continues, 

"I was scared because you are so perfect and I was falling hard for you. I have never felt like this for anyone before and I was desperate to find some fault , any fault , any reason to not love you. Yesterday was a stupid attempt to push you away but then I realized that I was being so fool.  You were the one good thing that happened to me after Reyansh and I ruined it because I was scared of getting too close ,of loosing myself. I realized that I want to loose myself with you, I want to be with you, I'm so sorry Meera ", he finishes 

I don't know what to say . At this point he's standing right in front of me looking at me hopefully. Suddenly the intercom rings. I pick it up and its the receptionist informing me that I'm needed in Ward C. 

"I really have to go now", I say.

"When do get of?"

"At 4"

"I'll meet at home at 5?"

"I actually have to go to see dad so after that", I say and his face falls a little.

"Ok, I'll be waiting", he says softly and I turn to leave but he stops me and hugs me stroking my hair. "I'm really sorry", he says against my hair. I offer him a small smile and head towards Ward C.

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I'm done with all my work and I am going to meet dad. I park my car and head inside. Everything feels so familiar yet different. I find dad sitting  on the couch. I go over to him and hug him from behind.

"Look who's here. I thought you forgot about me", he says.

"You know that's not possible", I reply and go and sit beside him.

"Meera, what's wrong", dad asks. I hate it how he can see through me.

"Nothing is wrong. Why would you assume something is wrong?", I say throwing it back at him.

"I can tell something is wrong but no problem if you don't want to tell me now." I'm glad he did not push.

We spend the next few hours talking just like old times. I almost don't think about Abhi. Almost being the key word.

Its 6 now and I decide to leave dreading the talk throughout the ride. Should I forgive him? I want to and he seemed genuinely sorry. But even I'm sacred. I'm scared because I like him a lot too. Is it even possible to in such a short time?

I dint realize that I have reached home until the gatekeeper motions for me to go in. Home, I never noticed that I had started calling this place home. 

I go inside , Reyansh abandons his toy and starts crawling towards me as soon as he sees me. I pick him up and kiss him all over his face.

He tries to copy my action but eventually he puts his arms around my neck and rests his cheek against my collar bone. Why is his face so hot against my skin. I touch his forehead and realize that he has a fever. 

Just then Abhi comes out of the kitchen holding a bottle of milk .

"Abhi I think Reyansh has a fever", I say .

"Wait really, he was fine some time ago", Abhi says coming towards me. He touches his forehead to check.

"Omg, he does. What should we do now?", He starts panicking.

"Why don't you feed him while I call the doctor", I suggest

"Even you are a doctor why can't you check him?", he asks

"I am but you should call a child specialist", I say and he nods. He tries to take Rey from my arms but as soon as he tries Rey starts crying. 

"Okay fine Rey please stop crying , see you are not going anywhere", He finally calms down. Not being well has made him cranky. 

Abhi calls the doctor who arrives after 15mins. We try to make Reyansh sit but he refuses to let me go.

"It's fine. Children tend to behave like this when they are sick. They are usually extra cranky and tend to cling to their parents. Its just a mild fever and I have prescribed a few syrups. He should be alright in a few days, Nothing to worry", the doctor says and Abhi calms down a bit. He has been super jumpy and worried since we found out that Rey was not well. 

Reyansh is currently asleep in my lap. I slowly go to his room and place him in his cot. Luckily he doesn't wake up. I turn around to see to leave but instead collided with Abhi. 

"Meera I-", he begins to say but I cut him off by wrapping my arms around his torso and placing me head on his chest. He is caught of guard for a second but then he hugs me back and places his chin on top of my head.

I know he dint mean all those things he said to me . He was scared of his feelings. We both were. But not anymore. I wanted to be with Abhi. I felt contented like this.

Suddenly I feel him ...sniffing my hair? 

"Did you just smell my hair?", I asked weirdly.

"I can't help it you smell good", he replies rubbing the back of his neck. I laugh at this. 

"You are so cute", I say .

"Did you just call me cute? I'm not cute. Rey is cute, puppies are cute , I'm anything but cute babe. But if you want to compliment be, don't hesitate to use adjectives like hot, sexy and handsome", he says smirking. It's true, he is all of that but I wont tell him that. He doesn't to inflate his ego anymore than  it already is.

"I'll pass", I say playfully.

"Your wish but I get to compliment my dear wife", he says staring at me intently . I shudder under his gaze. All of a sudden I feel hot. He strokes my cheek 

"You're the most beautiful person I have ever see, Inside and out ", he says while kissing my jaw . This makes me blush and I literally melt right there. My knees go weak and I would have fallen if Abhi was not holding me.

"I love how you blush every time I complement you . I love how my name sounds on you lips, I love how you are just mine". His eyes hold a strong sense of possessiveness and the same can be felt when he kisses me. He pinches my waist pulling me closer to him. I gasp at his action an he takes this opportunity to slip his tongue in side  my mouth. God knows after how long we pull apart breathing heavily. 

We stay like that for a few minutes our breaths mingling. He then kisses my forehead hugging me.

"What do you want for dinner. When did you last eat?" , he asks suddenly . This man is definitely bipolar. But since he asked this question I think and the last meal I had was.....

Looking at my hesitation he sighs and says, "God Meera, you have to take care of yourself. I feel like I have two kids, come on", he says dragging me towards the kitchen. 

He leaves my hand, turns around and says. "Chef Abhimanyu Malhotra at your service ma'am. What can I make for you today?", while bowing dramatically.  I decided to play along so I go and sit on the barstool.

"Hello, Can you get me a  Flamiche with a side of Dauphinoise", I say the name of random French dishes on purpose.

"A what with a side of what?", Abhi asks dumbfounded. I laugh at his reaction . "Pasta it is. Also whatever you said sounded  sexy but we'll try in English next time"

"okay, what do want me to do ", I say getting up.

"Um..nothing. The whole point of this that I am cooking for you"

"But you canno-", I try to protest but he places a a ginger on my lips to shush me up. 

"You go and get changed while this master chef does his work"

"Master chef ? Really where?", I say trying to look past his shoulder just to mock him.

He groans and pushes me towards my room. 

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I shower and change into sweats and a tank top. I head downstairs and go to the kitchen. Abhi is standing by the counter cutting vegetable, shirtless. Did I mention that he was shirtless?

I stare at his muscular back and how they move while he's cutting carrots. I was suddenly snapped out of my dream by Abhi  who is standing in from of me now. I don't know for how long I had been staring at him. 

"Like the view?", he asks cockily.

My mouth is dry and I nod mindlessly. Realizing what I just did I start shaking my head in denial and he just laughs at me while my cheeks flame up.  He kisses my cheek and returns back to his work. 

"Are you sure you don't want any help?", I ask.

"Trust me babe , I'm doing pretty great till now", he says.

"Yeah, at least peal the carrots before you use them", I shout over my back while heading out.

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