Dhruv

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I woke up having a severe headache. I didn't intend to wake up but my headache didn't let me sleep more so I reluctantly opened my eyes. When I realized that I was crushing muffin with my weight I immediately moved a bit and found her looking cute in her black camisole while I was without any tee shirt.

Wait! How did I get there?

I looked around to find my phone and then remembered that witch Shivani broke it. I took muffin's phone that showed five in the morning and the date was also not the same. My head was aching badly.

The losing of body contact made muffin shiver so I covered her with the comforter before getting out of the bed. I only remembered feeling dizzy after having herbal tea.

What happened after that?

I took muffin's phone before going out and called Kiaan as I knew either he or Arjun would be awake that early. Kiaan as expected picked up the call after the third ring.

"Hey marshmallow, is everything okay with Dhruv?"

"It's, Dhruv."

"Hi, brother, how are you feeling?" He seemed sleepy which was unlike him. I was certain he would have been practicing for his race again, but I thought to ask him later.

"My head is aching and I don't remember anything after the last afternoon events," I said pressing my temples.

"That was predicted."

"What do you mean?"

"Shivani had drugged you yesterday."

"What?"

"Yeah."

Ah! that's why I saw her before losing my consciousness. I might have to deal with her the hard way.

"How? and how did I end up here?"

Kiaan told me he came to check up on me as muffin was worried about me. He saw Shivani mixing something in herbal tea and asked a kid to give that drink to me. He had reached on time so took care of everything before she could execute her evil plan.

Dhriti gave piece of mind to Shivani and I knew she would have scared her more. My little one could scare anyone.

All of them came to leave me at home and muffin was panicking looking at my state. How stupid of me, I made her cry. I cut the call and went back to the room. I still had the time and deciding to work from home I texted Niharika.

I slept beside muffin and as soon as she felt the warmth she came closer and snuggled just like a magnet.

I didn't know how would she have handled me as I was aware of the capabilities of that drug. I caressed her hair and her soft tiny hands wrapped around my waist.

"I am sorry, love," I mumbled kissing her on the forehead. She rubbed her cheeks on my chest making me chuckle at her sweet act. My sleep had vanished so I thought to irritate my muffin a little.

Even it was too early to wake her up but I thought she could sleep all day if she wants.

My hands went inside her camisole and I traced the outline of her waist tickling in the process. I could see her frowning in her sleep and she removed my hand from there.

I did the same again and again but she didn't wake up. All my efforts were going in vain.

She was lying completely on top of me making me adore the cute wife of mine. Her lips were parted and she looked like a baby. One part of me wanted to let her sleep while the other one wanted to irritate her and the latter one turned out to be dominant.

I ran my finger on her lips and received an instant reaction. She licked her lips growing an ample amount of desire in me for her. I dropped the idea and laid her on the bed swiftly.

Thinking to use another way to wake her up I started to blow air on her eyes and then ears disturbing her sleep. When I nuzzled her neck I received the response I wanted. Her uneven breathing was the signal that she was about to get up.

I kept torturing her till I found her lazily opening her eyes.

"Morning, love," I said as soon she opened her eyes.

"Good night," she replied pushing me aside and sleeping all over me.

"Get up, sweetheart." I rubbed her back to wake her up.

"No." came her muffled voice as she had pressed her face to my naked chest.

"Please." Even when I pleaded she didn't reply. She was learning to be stubborn just like me. Well she should be after all she was a Kapoor too and it would be fun dealing with another stubborn head.

"I miss you."

She raised her head from my chest hearing me, looked into my eyes scowling at me, and then said, "I am in your arms Dhruv. How can you miss me when I am with you?"

"I don't know. You have to do something so that I don't miss you."

"What is that?" she was still sleepy and was blinking her eyes rapidly.

"Kiss me."

"Dhruv, I am sleepy." she pouted trying to act as if she was annoyed, but she wasn't.

"You promised me yesterday you will kiss me after changing my clothes."

"So, you remember last night?" I remembered bits of it as the drug was powerful and since I didn't have any food as well so it affected me more.

"Not everything but I remembered the promise." She felt shy and hid her face on my chest.

"Kiss me, muffin." She shook her head on my chest, basically nuzzled her nose.

"I am sorry." My apology made her look at me again making her ask me, "For what?"

"For whatever happened yesterday."

"It's fine. I was just scared for you."

"Should I vanish all your fears?" I was running my fingers in her soft silky hair.

"How?"

"Answer me yes or no."

"Yes," she replied and the next moment my lips were on hers. I sat on the bed not breaking the kiss and made her sit on my lap kissing her soft lips that I had missed a lot. It wasn't only me even muffin wanted the same. The way she was responding to the kiss was proof she missed me as well.

After we pulled back muffin laid her head on my shoulder and said, "I am sorry, Dhruv. I am really sorry."

"Why sweetheart?"

"I hurt you. You left without having breakfast because of me." I kept listening to her without saying anything. She pulled back and I could see her drowning in the guilt of something she didn't do.

I was being stupid and in my foolishness, I didn't eat my breakfast. It wasn't my muffin's fault.

"You know I love you more than anything in this whole world. I can stand anything but not your distant behaviour because..." she stopped in mid and I asked her to continue.

"Because.?"

"Because it hurts."

Our eyes met and it felt that the time stilled as whenever she confesses her love for me and makes me aware of the importance I hold in her life I feel the luckiest person alive.

Breaking our trance she came closer and kissed me softly.

******

The days till reception went smoothly without any issue and the day I was dreading was there. I had no idea what our destiny held for us but one thing was certain the night of the reception was going to be memorable, unfortunately, not in a good way. Everyone's life was at stake and my muffin was oblivious. Though we five aces were ready for the night, still, we were worried as that time our closed ones were involved as well.

Along with our reception, we were holding an auction as well so the number of people attending our reception was enormous. We had a very big reason to hold an auction for the ancient pieces of jewellery.

Muffin was anxious and so was I but I was scared as well because I would be doomed if anything went against the plan. I didn't want to lose her again so was prepared for the night but that fear was not leaving me.

After getting ready in my black tuxedo I put my gun inside which was needed for the night.

Muffin was getting ready inside our bedroom. Since I was concerned about her safety I didn't let her go to any makeup artist. In fact, I called them at home only.

"You look great," Namit commented.

"Thanks."

"Wait, till you see my sister-in-law." little one commented. Behind her was my wife looking all ethereal and elegant in her red silk saree. Muffin didn't want to wear a gown for the reception and when told Maasi about her wish to wear a saree Maasi was more than happy to gift her one. My eyes were fixed on her and I was successful in making her cheeks red.

"We are waiting in the living room," Namit said before taking little one with him.

"You look out of this world. I don't have words to describe how beautiful you are looking.," I commented kissing her forehead.

"You look handsome too, my husband."

"I had to sweetheart, after all, it was needed to match your level," I said hugging her. I was feeling emotional thinking about our fate that might result in unfavourable consequences that night.

"Muffin, whatever happens, always remember one thing that Dhruv loves you only." I put my palm over her cheek and caressed it with my thumb.

"I know," she said kissing my palm.

"Guys, we are getting late," Namit yelled.

"One second," I yelled back. I didn't have the heart to go to the reception but I had to. I couldn't be weak.

"You know I will always choose white roses over red," I whispered to muffin while hugging.

"What?" she couldn't comprehend and looked bemused.

"Nothing." I took her with me outside and didn't answer her question. I had planned to put that hint of roses in her head and so I did. It was important for the night. We went to the venue with Dhriti and Namit in Namit's car.

"We will be fine," I whispered to the anxious muffin who was fiddling with her fingers. She smiled for a brief and held my arms keeping her head on my shoulder.

"Should we skip the reception?" I asked making her turn her head towards me.

"Why?"

"I don't think I will able to control myself tonight." She hid her head in my chest and I chuckled. I only wanted to lighten the atmosphere and fortunately was a little bit successful as well.

The car came to a halt indicating that we had reached our destination. Namit and little one went inside first. I got out of the car before taking my wife out.

The media were present there and so were my men. My security team led us ahead but we had to stop to pose for the pictures. We were going to be the talk of the town and so was our reception which was going to be unconventional.

"Muffin, you are okay?" She nodded smiling and we intertwined our fingers before moving forward. When giving poses she didn't look uncomfortable and was radiating with confidence. Little One had done a lot of effort to teach her how to deal with the limelight and stuff. Practically my sister had been giving training sessions to my wife for the last two days. It was all results of her training. Feeling proud I kissed her forehead making her eyes close at that moment.

The face of my wife was now revealed. We went inside and everyone's eyes fell upon us. I could sense muffin's discomfort looking at the number of people that have gathered.

"Don't worry. Dhruv is with you." I whispered to her gaining the best smile of hers. Her hand was on my arm holding it and we made the grand entry.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my grandson Dhruv Kapoor and his wife Saavi Dhruv Kapoor." I heard grandpa.

Everyone applauded making muffin feeling shier. We were made to stand on the stage that was decorated royally for us only.

"Muffin, we still have a chance. Should we skip our reception? Trust me, you won't regret it."

"No Dhruv, what will everyone say about it? I don't want grandpa or anyone to feel humiliated because of our stupidity."

Ah! She was so naive and innocent.

When I chuckled she understood I was messing with her.

"You are so mean," she commented frowning at me.

"Really?" she nodded and I couldn't stop myself from teasing her a bit more.

"Fine, let's talk about it on the bed."

"Dhruv, stop." Her face became as red as her saree.

"Okay, love. I won't tease you more." I assured her placing a kiss on her forehead.

The tiring session of greeting others and posing for the camera with them started. My cheeks even started to hurt with the constant smile. When we were done with business delegates Grandpa came with the person I didn't want muffin to meet, but I had no choice.

"You both look lovely together." Surbhi Ahuja said to us smiling lovingly. But only I and my muffin knew how evil she was. She should have surely taken acting classes as her skills matched with that of professionals.

I wanted to reply that I knew that muffin and I look lovely together but stopped myself. Neither I nor muffin bent down to touch her feet. That woman didn't deserve respect still for the sake of our culture we greeted her joining our hands together.

I hated even smiling at her, if not for my plan I would have shot a bullet in her head.

"God bless you both," she said caressing muffin's hair and I wanted to break her hand at that instant. I had fisted my hand but muffin's touch made my anger vanish for a while.

Thankfully she left making me relieved.

"Hi lovely couple," exclaimed Riddhi and Rohit. They congratulated us and we were in a few seconds were accompanied by Adya and Ishaan as well. Adya had gained a little more weight but looked cuter. After meeting them I was waiting for Nikhil and his wife.

"Here they are," I said looking at the most awaited people.

"Saavi," Nikhil called her, and muffin's eyes filled with tears. He pulled her up and twirled her around.

"I missed you," he said hugging her.

"I missed you too." After they pulled back he introduced us to his wife whom I found the polar opposite of Nikhil but too sweet.

"Guys, she is Anvi, my wife."

"And Anvi he is my friend Dhruv and his wife Saavi, who is also one of my best friends."

Anvi greeted me and muffin enveloped her into a hug. Saavi busied herself with Anvi in her talks as if they were long-lost best friends.

"Everything is fine with you?" I asked Nikhil when found her glancing at his wife smiling contentedly.

"Yeah, kind of."

"When I get free with this mess I would like to know what had happened." I still had no idea how did my friend got married as he was not ready to settle down till thirty.

"I will tell you buddy about my enigmatic bride but first handle things here." Nikhil placed a hand on my shoulder and the mess we were talking about was the things about to happen in a few hours.

"You need to leave this place asap Nikhil and don't worry we will ensure your and your wife's safe departure," I whispered smiling as I didn't want to gain attention by my foul mood.

"Don't worry I didn't come unprepared," he replied making me realize he was not unarmed.

After having a photo session with everyone muffin was feeling very tired. I made her sit for a while and gestured Dhriti to be with her and left to execute the first part of my plan.

******

Saavi

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Dhruv left saying he would come soon. My eyes were wandering in search of him but landed on the evil woman who was throwing daggers at me. Dhruv had informed me that she would leave London soon but I was still not relieved because I knew her, she must be planning something against me.

If I had any proofs against her I would have given them to Jai and we would have handled her legally but I didn't have anything against her except the tainted memories and scars she had given me.

I was glad that my favourite people had made up for the reception otherwise I would have gotten bored.

"Hello Everyone." I heard Dhruv's voice. Everyone's eyes fell on my handsome husband who was holding a mike standing at a distance staring at me with immense love in his eyes for me only.

"Is he doing the same he did on engagement?" Riddhi asked the question I was thinking about.

"I think so," replied Nitya.

"Dhruv Bhaiya is so cool." I agreed with Nitya. My Dhruv is the best.

"I wish I get someone like him," Simran commented making all of the girls giggle.

"I know not everyone present here knows about my wife. Let me tell you all some interesting facts about her and us."

What was Dhruv up to I thought.

"I saw Saavi, my wife, for the first time when we were five. Her charming smile was so beautiful that I couldn't avert my eyes from her. I used to see her from afar and soon she became my peace. Time passed by and I fell for her, so hard that I couldn't live a day without seeing her face. I was always conflicted about whether to approach her or not."

He was narrating our love story reminiscing some of the good memories of us.

Dhruv looked at where Namit, Arjun, and Rohit were standing before saying, "Thanks to my buddies because of whom I took the first step."

"To be honest it was tough. My heartbeat was beating wildly. I thought I will die if my heart didn't stop somersaulting. I approached her, we became friends but the girl was unaware of my feelings."

Dhruv loved me for long I knew since he had confessed his feelings on our very first date. Everyone present there was listening to him keenly.

"One day I gathered courage and finally opened my heart in front of her. I had a sleepless night waiting for an answer from her."

I could see the anticipation on everyone's face to know what happened next.

"But circumstances and fate were not in our favour and we got separated. I went crazy without her in my life. I was regretting not confessing to her about my feelings earlier."

The crowd seemed sad hearing it. Only a few people know what pain Dhruv and I went through living apart for seven whole years.

"I thought I will die alone because moving ahead without my Saavi was never an option. Grandpa tried to get me hitched but the old man didn't get successful." Dhruv received a scowl from grandpa and laughter from the crowd.

"And when I thought destiny is against our love she came back into my life. My love was back and so was the old me. This time I didn't want to waste any single second and married her making her mine for eternity."

Everyone's eyes were fixed either on Dhruv or me. Dhruv looked straight into my eyes before confessing his love in front of the world this time.

"Mrs. Saavi Dhruv Kapoor, I have loved you for long and will love you always. Love, whenever I try to express my feelings to you it seems less, still, singing this song for you so that you know how I feel for you."

Tum ho mere saare pehroo mein

Tum ho aate jaate chehron mein

O rabb ki tarha har taraf tum hi ho

Tum pe likhun kya harf tumhi ho

Tumko padhu gaaun main

Meri dhalti shaamo mein

Jo teri subah gul jaaye

To raat ke sune pan ki

Har ek girhaah khul jaaye

Tum ho mere saare pehroo mein

Tum ho o... aaate jaate chehron mein

His eyes were fixed on me and mine were on him.

Tum se pehle jaise khushiyon

Ki lajjat thi fiki fiki

Betarti bhi ka mere

Jeevan se naata tha najdiki

Lekin jab se tum aaye ho

Lekin jab se tum aaye ho

Beet rahi hai khwaab sarikhi

Tum ho mann mein uthati lehron mein

That guy knew how to play with words as his words always make me feel