Abandoned wife

Chapter 37

Only 2 hours are left for Akshita's birthday. Smita is waiting eagerly for her arrival. Its been hours of her departure with Akshay. She brought  her favourite mango cake from bakery. Candles, balloons and her gift, everything is ready.

Akshay is thankful to Akshita who saved her from that cheap lady. Rest of the event went smooth and they are returning to home. He stopped the car in front of bakery and collected the cake. He bought ice cream, chocolates, candies with chocolate cake.

The door bell rang and Smita ran towards door "Shona you are... She stopped when driver is standing in door way with various bags. She gave him way to come inside. She cleared the table for him and he placed everything on it. Akshita came and throw her shoes as always.

" Shona, keep your shoes.. "she stopped talking when she find at the door. She watched, no, almost stare him and then averted her gaze. He is dressed in a tuxedo today. Hairs were gelled on one side. His beard were freshly shaven which gave a freshness to his appearance. He removed his leather shoes at side and Akshita copied him. He moved towards her and she faked a smile to him.

Is it necessary to always look handsome?

Her heartbeat raise with his each step towards her. She wanted to co parent with him. She knew he will come more often. They will meet again and again. She thought she will manage like everyone but its more difficult than she imagined.

"I'll... No... I.. arrange.. the... things" she stuttered and moved towards kitchen to bring knife and other things.

"I'll help." he said while removing his coat and bow ties. He rolled sleeves   to the elbow. Shirt is inclined to his perfectly shaped body. Akshay never looked more manly than today. She felt he is enjoying to display.... Smita dropped the idea immediately. He doesn't like women that way. Why he would do that? Its just an illusion. Yes, its an illusion, this  is correct explanation of it. She chanted mentally.

She brought mango cake from fridge and opened box of chocolate cake.

"Two, two cakes" Akshita chirped and clapped from behind.

"Shona stop sneaking around, wait outside." Smita said and she scoffed.

"You don't acknowledge other's emotions." he commented

"Huh?" she is clueless what he is talking. "if she will stay here there is no surprise."

She placed both cakes on table, then scattered rose petals around it. She placed ballons around the corners of room. "Happy birthday Akshita" is written on the wall behind the table. She was searching something and there is a  hand.

"You are searching this?" he handed her box of candle. She forward her hand to take it. His fingers brushed her hand and she moved her head in denial. She repeated her chant "its nothing, its illusion, don't feel it." She felt his gaze on her and she smiled again. She doesn't knew someday smiling will be this difficult.

She start placing candles on and regret leaving her hairs open today. Its not only  blocking her vision but also deteriorating the design on cake. A hand gently removed her hairs from her face.

"Thank you." she said meekly. He moved towards her.Her heartbeat raised.

"What are.... He handed her a rubber band to tie her hairs and left the room. I told you he is not like that but movies and novels spoiled your mind completely" her inner voice mocked her. She is glad she didn't said all those cheesy novel lines. What he must have thought about her.

Akshay can felt impact of his presence over her. Her stuttering voice showed her nervousness. She is unable to make a judgment. Candles were right in front of her but she failed to locate it. He is one hundred percent sure she is nervous but..