Rudraksh carefully guided Aarohi back to the room, his arms wrapped protectively around her. He helped her settle down, ensuring she was comfortable before crouching beside her. His fingers gently brushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his touch lingering as he gazed into her eyes.
"Aab aap baithiye aaram se aur apni class attend kijiye. Mein yehi hoon, kuch zaroorat ho toh awaaz dena, thik hai jaan?"
"Now sit comfortably and attend your class. I'm right here—just call me if you need anything, okay, my love?"
Aarohi nodded but hesitated for a moment. She looked at him with those soft, questioning eyes, the kind that always made his heart skip a beat.
"Suniye..." she called softly, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Listen..."
Rudraksh raised a brow, an amused smirk playing on his lips.
"Sunaaye... Biwi!" he teased, his voice deep and playful, his eyes locked onto hers.
"Tell me, wife!"
Aarohi gasped, her cheeks turning a deep shade of pink at his words. Her heart fluttered wildly at the way he said it—possessive, teasing, and full of love. She quickly looked away, trying to regain her composure.
"Woh... aaj Ace nahi dikha. Leke aao na, mujhe kahin dikha bhi nahi!" she mumbled, trying to focus on something else.
"Ace wasn’t here today… bring him to me, I didn’t see him anywhere!"
Rudraksh's smirk softened into a gentle smile, but then he sighed, realizing he had forgotten to tell her. He took her hand in his, his thumb rubbing slow circles over her palm.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you… Shera took him for an injection."
Aarohi's expression fell instantly. Her lips formed a small pout, her eyes dimming with sadness.
"Ohh..." she murmured, disappointment evident in her voice.
Rudraksh didn’t let her sulk for long. He cupped her cheek, his warm fingers tilting her face up so she would look at him. His eyes held nothing but reassurance and love.
"Don't be sad, jaan. It's necessary for him," he said softly, his voice a soothing melody.
Then, a playful glint flashed in his eyes as he leaned in slightly, his lips ghosting over hers.
"Aur achha hi hai na... nahi toh mujhe aapka attention kaise milta?"
"And actually, it's a good thing… otherwise, how else would I get your attention?"
Aarohi's eyes widened at his audacity before she playfully smacked his chest, rolling her eyes.
"Jealous freak!" she scoffed, shaking her head at him.
Rudraksh simply chuckled, his arms snaking around her waist as he pulled her into his embrace. His forehead rested against hers, their breaths mingling as he whispered,
Aarohi felt her heart race, a shy smile tugging at her lips. In his arms, everything felt perfect.
She started taking her as she was not allowed to go college
Offocurse her family don't allow!!!
Protectiveness...
A soft knock echoed through the quiet room.
Aarohi instinctively moved to get up, but before she could even shift, one sharp glare from Rudraksh pinned her in place. She huffed in protest, crossing her arms, but didn’t dare challenge him.
Rudraksh strode toward the door, pulling it open to reveal Aarav, Aarushi, and Shera standing there. In Shera’s arms, Ace, their tiny puppy, wriggled slightly, his big, innocent eyes scanning the room.
Aarushi: "Bhai, Bhabhi… Maa kaha hai?"
*"Brother, sister-in-law… where is Mom?"
Rudraksh’s gaze flickered toward the side. "Woh Rahi..." He started but trailed off, stepping aside.
"She’s over there..."
Aarohi pouted and called out dramatically, "Aap log andar aajao, mujhe uthne ki permission nahi hai!"
"Come inside, guys! I don’t have permission to get up!"
Everyone chuckled at her exaggerated sulk and entered the room.
Rudraksh’s eyes narrowed as he glanced at the tiny furball in Shera’s arms. "Yeh kutte... matlab Ace ko kya hua? Itna sukar kyun hai?"
"This dog... I mean, what happened to Ace? Why does he look so weak?"
Shera sighed. "Boss, woh actually… injection ki wajah se..."
"Boss, actually… it’s because of an injection."
Rudraksh gave a small nod in understanding.
Shera turned toward Aarohi with a gentle smile. "Aaru, kaisi ho?"
"Aaru, how are you?"
Aarohi gave a reassuring smile. "Theek hoon, Shera Bhaiya."
"I’m fine, Shera Bhaiya."
Shera adjusted his watch and turned toward the door. "Mein chalta hoon."
"I’ll get going now."
Aarohi’s brows furrowed. "Par Bhaiya, aap abhi aaye!"
"But Bhaiya, you just got here!"
Shera shook his head with a small chuckle. "No, no. I just came to check on you. Take care, okay?"
With that, he turned and left.
Aarushi handed Ace to Aarohi, who eagerly took the tiny puppy into her arms, stroking his soft fur.
Aarav smirked. "Bhabhi, maa! Isko kuch nahi hua, bas aapka attention chahiye hota hai!"
"Sister-in-law, Mom! Nothing’s wrong with him, he just needs your attention!"
Rudraksh raised a brow and smirked. "Pehli baar sahi bola hai."
"For the first time, you’ve said something right."
Aarav scoffed. "Main hamesha hi sahi bolta hoon, Bhai!"
"I’m always right, Brother!"
Aarushi rolled her eyes. "Sabko pata hai."
"Everyone knows that."
Laughter filled the room as Ace snuggled deeper into Aarohi’s arms, completely content in the warmth of her hold.
Suddenly, Rudraksh’s phone buzzed, shattering the brief moment of peace. He glanced at the screen—Shera was calling. A frown crept onto his face. Shera? But he was just here a minute ago… Why is he calling now?
Without a word, he stepped out onto the balcony, letting the cold night air wash over him as he answered.
Shera’s voice was low and serious. "Boss, kab Virendra Rathore ko zinda rakhna hai?"
"Boss, how long do we need to keep Virendra Rathore alive?"
Rudraksh exhaled slowly, his jaw tightening. His voice was calm, yet there was an unmistakable edge to it. "Jab tak Ruhi poori tarah se theek nahi ho jaati."
"Until Ruhi is completely healed."
A brief silence stretched between them before Shera spoke again, hesitation lacing his words.
"Par sir… Aaru kabhi usse punish karegi?"
"But sir… will Aaru ever punish him?"
Rudraksh’s eyes darkened. His fingers curled tightly around the balcony railing as he spoke, his voice turning colder than the night air.
"Karegi, Shera."
"She will, Shera."
His gaze was distant, unreadable, but his next words carried a finality that left no room for doubt.
"Us dharti ke bhoj ne bohot kuch cheena hai meri biwi se… uski sazaa bhi wahi degi."
"That burden on this earth has stolen too much from my wife… and she will be the one to punish him."
Shera didn’t question it further. Instead, his voice turned firm. "Okay, sir. Tonight, you are coming to torture him. Aarav and Raghav uncle said they are coming too."
Rudraksh smirked, his eyes gleaming with ruthless intent. "I am also coming."
The call ended. The night was silent, but the storm inside Rudraksh had already begun.
With that, Rudraksh ended the call, slipping his phone back into his pocket. Taking a deep breath, he stepped inside the room. His gaze immediately softened at the sight before him—Aarohi, still cradling Ace in her arms, the tiny pup fast asleep, nestled in her warmth.
A gentle smile tugged at Aarohi’s lips as she whispered, “Mera bachha…”
"My baby…"
She pressed a soft kiss to Ace’s tiny forehead, her eyes filled with pure affection.
Rudraksh leaned against the doorframe, watching her with an amused smirk. His fierce, fiery wife, who could strike fear into anyone, was now holding a tiny puppy like the most precious thing in the world.
"Biwi, medicine time." His deep voice broke the moment.
Aarohi’s nose scrunched up instantly. She turned to him with a dramatic pout, her lower lip jutting out in protest.
Before she could argue, Aarushi chuckled and stepped forward. "Bhabhi maa, Ace ko aap mujhe de do."
"Sister-in-law, give Ace to me."
Aarohi sighed but gently placed the sleeping pup into Aarushi’s waiting arms.
Aarav, noticing the reluctance on Aarohi’s face, smirked. "Bhabhi maa, aap rest karo, hum chalte hain."
"Sister-in-law, you rest. We’ll leave now."
With that, Aarav and Aarushi left, leaving Rudraksh alone with his ever-stubborn wife.
He walked over to the bedside table, picking up the medicine. "No more excuses, Aarohi," he warned, handing her the pills and a glass of water.
Aarohi groaned but obediently took them, only to make a disgusted face the second she swallowed.
Rudraksh chuckled at her adorable reaction, but before she could start complaining, he moved swiftly—his strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her effortlessly into his lap.
Aarohi gasped, eyes widening. "Rudraksh, kya—"
"Rudraksh, what—"
Before she could finish, he leaned in and pecked her lips, the touch feather-light yet electrifying.
Aarohi’s breath hitched, warmth rushing to her cheeks as a deep blush spread across her face.
Rudraksh smirked against her lips. "Ab medicine ka taste theek hua?"
"Now does the medicine taste better?"
Aarohi, utterly flustered, buried her face into his chest, her heart racing wildly.
Rudraksh let out a satisfied chuckle, tightening his hold around her. His wife was too adorable for her own good.
Rudraksh was wearing a hoodie today—not just any hoodie, but the one Aarohi loved the most. According to her, he looked irresistibly handsome in it. And who was he to argue with his wife’s choices?
Aarohi’s eyes sparkled as she admired him, a soft blush dusting her cheeks. After a brief hesitation, she shyly murmured, "I want to be closer..."
Rudraksh’s gaze softened. Without a second thought, he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a warm, protective embrace. His scent, his warmth—it was everything Aarohi craved.
But she wasn’t satisfied yet.
With a playful pout, she suddenly slipped inside his hoodie, snuggling against his chest as if it was the most natural thing to do.
"Now it’s perfect," she mumbled against him, completely content.
Rudraksh froze for a second, utterly shocked at her antics. But as the realization sank in, a deep chuckle rumbled in his chest. His wife never failed to surprise him.
His fingers threaded through her hair as he pressed a lingering kiss to her forehead. "Now take rest… Sleep, baccha."
"Now take rest… Sleep, baby."
He kissed her forehead again, holding her close as she relaxed in his warmth, her heartbeat syncing perfectly with his.
And just like that, wrapped in each other’s warmth, they drifted into a peaceful night.
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Aarohi had slipped into a deep slumber, her soft breaths syncing with the quiet rhythm of the night. Rudraksh, however, was still awake, his gaze fixed on her serene face. The way her lashes rested against her cheeks, the slight pout of her lips—she looked breathtakingly peaceful.
A small smile tugged at his lips as he whispered, "Meri zindagi… meri sukoon."
"My life… my peace."
Carefully, not wanting to disturb her, he shifted and laid down beside her. He wrapped his arms around her protectively, unwilling to let go of her warmth, and soon, sleep finally claimed him.
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An hour later, Aarohi stirred, her eyelids fluttering open. A sense of calm washed over her as she found herself still wrapped in Rudraksh’s arms. But instead of going back to sleep, her eyes remained fixed on him.
She reached out, gently tucking a stray strand of hair away from his face. A soft smile played on her lips as she mumbled, "Mera sukoon…"
"My peace…"
Leaning forward, she pressed a feather-light kiss to his cheek, her heart swelling with affection.
Slowly, she slipped out of his hoodie, careful not to wake him. Her gaze roamed over his face—his sharp jawline, the way his lips parted slightly as he slept.
"Kitna handsome pati mila hai mujhe," she whispered to herself, grinning.
"Such a handsome husband I’ve got."
With a mischievous glint in her eyes, she leaned in and placed a soft kiss on the tip of his nose… then, just for fun, another near the corner of his lips.
Just as she was about to pull away, a voice, laced with drowsy amusement, broke the silence.
"Neend mein mera faayda uthaya ja raha hai… Main Purush Helpline pe call karke shikayat karunga."
"I’m being taken advantage of in my sleep… I’ll call the Men's Helpline and file a complaint."
Aarohi gasped, her eyes widening as she quickly looked at him.
"Aap jaage huye ho?!" she exclaimed.
"You’re awake?!"
Rudraksh smirked, opening his eyes fully and nodding. "Puri tarah."
"Completely."
Before she could escape, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her down, capturing her lips in a soft yet lingering kiss. Aarohi melted instantly, her fingers curling around his hoodie.
But just as his hand moved instinctively along her back, it brushed over the area where she had been stabbed.
A sharp hiss escaped her lips.
Rudraksh immediately froze. His heart dropped as he realized what he had done.
"Shit… Aarohi!" His voice was filled with panic as he cupped her face. "I’m so sorry, jaan… Bahut sorry… Maine dekha bhi nahi—"
"I’m so sorry, my love… I didn’t even realize—"
Aarohi, seeing the sheer guilt in his eyes, shook her head and placed her palm over his heart.
"It’s okay, Rudra… sach mein. Zyada dard nahi ho raha."
"It’s okay, Rudra… really. It’s not hurting much."
But Rudraksh wasn’t convinced. He gently pushed her hair away, checking her wound, his fingers grazing her skin with utmost care.
His jaw clenched. "Mujhe aur careful rehna chahiye tha."
"I should have been more careful."
Aarohi cupped his face, forcing him to look at her. "Bas, ab aur guilt mat lo. Main theek hoon."
"Enough, don’t take any more guilt. I’m fine."
Rudraksh exhaled deeply before pressing a soft kiss to her forehead. "Agar dobara hurt hui na, toh main khud ko maaf nahi karunga."
"If you get hurt again, I won’t forgive myself."
Aarohi sighed, resting her head against his chest, feeling the rapid beat of his heart.
"Bas mujhe aise hi apni bahon mein rakho… phir sab theek rahega."
"Just hold me like this… and everything will be fine."
Rudraksh wrapped his arms around her, pulling her impossibly closer. "Hamesha."
"Always."
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