Falling for You

Chapter 55 - Padded Up

It was Saturday evening when Abhimanyu and Akshara made their way back to their apartment after saying goodbyes and promising the Birlas they'd visit again, soon.

As soon as they entered their apartment, Akshara made a beeline towards the bathroom whilst Abhimanyu plopped himself onto the mattress, closing his eyes in relaxation after a tedious day's work –which consisted of nothing but eating and hanging out with his family.

Abhimanyu got up from the bed as soon as he heard the bathroom door open and saw Akshara stepping out in her pajamas. He stepped up to her and captured her mouth in a ravishing kiss, wrapping his hands around her waist.

Akshara whimpered against his lips as she gripped his shoulders, melting against his touch.

"Hmmmm, stop! We can't." She pushed Abhimanyu away from her, lowering her lashes to the ground nervously.

"Why not?" Abhimanyu frowned.

Akshara curled her toes, unsure of how to go about the topic. It was a normally bodily function, she shouldn't be so embarrassed –but for some reason, she was. "Umm...I...I just got my period right now."

"Oh!" Abhimanyu exclaimed. "Is that all? Is that why you're worried?"

"Sorry." She mumbled.

"Akshara, what are you apologizing for? We should be happy that you got your period, because that means we are not part of the 2%. And it should be me who is sorry to have to see you go through this process every month."

"I am sorry." Akshara apologized again, before adding, "For saying sorry."

Abhimanyu chuckled, brushing his lips against her temple in a chaste kiss. "Now let me go freshen up and then let's go to bed. Cuddling is still allowed though, right?"

Akshara giggled, "Yes."

"Good." Abhimanyu smiled.

~*~

Akshara would forever be grateful for the love Abhimanyu showered on her. She adored the way he cherished her, protected her, cared for her.

Abhimanyu felt a penetrating gaze on him when he looked down to see Akshara staring at him affectionately as he mindlessly scrolled through the television.

"What?" He asked her, feeling his cheeks turning red.

"Nothing." She shook her head. No amount of words would be capable of defining what she felt for Abhimanyu in this exact moment. Akshara extended her neck, reaching up and pressing her lips against his. Akshara snuggled in deeper into Abhimanyu's chest. "Goodnight, Abhi." She whispered, closing her eyes, with a slow smile spreading across her face.

Abhimanyu kissed the top of Akshara's head. "Goodnight, Baby."

~*~

The next morning, around 6am when Abhimanyu awoke from the warmth of Akshara's cuddling body and went for his morning run. After spending half an hour for his morning jog and one hour in the gym, he finally came back home at around 7:30am.

Following his usual morning routine, Abhimanyu opened their room door to see Akshara still sleeping peacefully. And not to mention, looking absolutely beautiful.

He tip toed over to her side of the bed and leaned down over her with his sweat glazed body, shaking his head so some of the moisture from his hair dripped onto her cheeks.

He leaned down and had just about brushed his lips against hers when Akshara awoke, violently pushing Abhimanyu away from her.

"Hey! Abhi! Get your nasty body away from me! Yuck! Please get away from me! Don't touch me!"